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Gilpin observer., 1911-03-02
MINE LEGISLATION
BEFORE EIGHTEENTH

Following is a synopsis CT bills in
troducad in the Eighteenth assembly
intended to benefit the mining indus
try of the state:
Senator Garman of Denver. This bill
provides that in tie event of dam
ages being recovered for injuries sus
tanned, interest must be paid by the
defendant for the time that has
elap2ad between the date the injuries
wero received and the date CT cntor
ing Judgment. The present limitation
of damages that may be recovered is
S., 5,0OO This bill, therefore, will have
the effect of increasing the limit of
damages that plaintiff may recover.
Senate Bill No. 81, by Senator Car
niger of jefferson county. This bill
asks for an appropriation of $4,000
to complete the testing plant at the
State School of Mines and an addi-
tioral $4,000 for the extension ami
equipment of the Hall of Physics.
The legislature at 4 previous session
appropriated $4,000 for the testing
plant.
Senate ELL No. Sc, by Senator
Bellesfield of Pueblo. This bill de-
clares that all men employed in
mines, snelters, stamp mills, chlorin-
engaged in an occupation dangerous
to life and limb and that the period
of employment in all such plants
shall not exceed eight hours.
Senate Bill No. 104, introduced by
Senator Joyce of San Juan county,
provides that in any action brought
to recover damages for injuries the
employee shall not be held to have
assumed the risk of any employment.
The fact that the employee may be
guilty OF contribrtcry negligence shall
not bar a recovery, but the damages
shall be diminished by the jury as in
their op:nion is in proportion to the
amount of contributory negligence
Also no employer shall make con-
tract that purposes to exempt him
for liability.
Senate Bill No. 12O, by Senator
Van Tilborg of Teller county. This
bill provides that no employer shall
demand of any employee as a con
dition of securing any employment or
retaining employment that such EN-
ployea shall sever his connection
L. f,,1 mt
ciety.
The object of this bill is to pre-
vent mine owners from demanding
that their men shall not be members
CT the Western Federation of Miners.
House Bill No. 3O6. This is now
revenue law and among other provi-
SONS provides for an entirely now
method of assessing mines. The fol-
lowing are abstracts of the sections
that particularly affect mining:
Sec. 70. producing" mines are
those whose met mill value" of ore
extracted during fiscal year exceeds
81, 900 per acre. All other mines class
ed as nol-producers.
SEC. 73. Net mill value" is gross
valuo Of ore, less cost Of transporta-
ton and treatment
Sec. "A. Producing mines required
to show in their statement to as
SCISSOR only the number Of tons, gross
value and cost of transportation and
treatment.
Sec. rs. Producing mines to b,
assessed on the met mill value Of
years extraction.
Sec. 81. Non-producers cannot be
assessed at higher rate than the
lowest producer in the same county.
Visitors IN Nika Ka1nhar in Don.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-02

G'p.n comfy is making strong OBJ.
5ections to the prop osit!on to con-
solidatc that county with Clear Creek
which has been proposed because
they are two CT the smallest coun-
ties In the state. Idaho Springs is
working hard to bring the union. as
that city would he the center of tic
consolidated county and would nat.
crally be made the scat OF gororn
Empire.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-02

Tor the construc.
tion Of which con.
gress appropriated
$4,000, is now in
place in Lafayette
square, Washing.
ton. The accom-
p a n y n 6 illus
tration shows the
heroic b r on z e
Statua Of Gta,,hop
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-02
Job for oIrI In phIIIppIn.,.

Uncle Sam wants an anesthetist. q
female. between IS and 40 years OF
age. to NIL a permanent life position
at the Philippine General hospital, at
salary Of $1,000 q year. Applicants
must have had at least one years OK.
perience in the administration of gen.
eral anesthetics in institutions for
the care of the sick.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-02
Senator Burton. Odd Habit.

Senator Burton Of Ohio. who IL
said to know more about rivers and
harbors than any other man in this
country, has an odd habit Of pulling
and twisting the lobe Of his right ear
when interested In conversation.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-02

Visitors to Mike Keleher in Den
YER say he is sinking and the chanc os
OF his recovery are very slim. For
q short time after the last opera.
ton he underwent, he showed SOM
improvement. but this change for the
better didn't continue long.
Gilpin observer., 1911-03-02
Prssldsnt.. Brand Of cIaars.

President Taft. who never smokes.
has two specially manufactured
brands Of cigars for use at White
House functions. They are both made
Of the finest Cuban tobacco. The
large size Is called The Administra-
tion." and the smaller "The Cabinet" !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
FRENCH LIEUTENANT
 TALKED TOO FREELY

Paris, February 7.-The cabinet to- day approved the action of the minis try of marine in dismissing Lieut. Frederic Bargone from the staff of the navy for having contributed to Paris newspaper an article in. which he de- rided the French marine as decadent and useless.
 Lieutenant Bargone criticised the va rious ministers of the marine since 1895, claiming they had disregarded the whole worlds opinion that the navies of the future must consist of heavy battleships and dreadnoughts and had allowed billions of francs to be expended on the construction of a fleet of armored cruisers good only for flight, and fleet of torpedo boats good only for f1oundering."
 The officer concluded by declaring the hulks of this fleet would cucumber Frances five naval ports. as the ships were impossible as even poor fighting units.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

first half hour of trading until both the old and the new crop deliveries were 10 4 points under yesterdays close.
 Toward the middle of the morning great selling pressure was in evidence. and 1t was rumored that part of large long line was being sold. Much short selling was done. Prices broke until the list was g to 16 points under yesterdays close, July showing the most weakness, while the new crop months were comparatively steady, owing to reports of continued drouth in Texas Toward noon the mar ket had a steadier tone on reports by cable that Egyptian liquidation was ap- parently over and that China was ask Ing Manchester for advanced deliveries of cloths. At noon the list was to 5 points under yesterdays close.
 In the afternoon session strong buying was In evidence, and the market steadied up under it. At 2 o'clock prices were l to points over yesterdays close.
 The market closed steady l point down to points up compared with yesterday s close.
 New Orleans Cotton Futures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
LITTLE CHANGE IN
 PRICES 0F COTTON New Low Figures Are Reached
 in Early Trading THE RECOVERY IS RAPID Southern Spot Markets Are Bullish and Foreign News Is Not Bear ish as Usual Which Helped
 Late Prices
THE RECOVERY IS RAPID

New York, February 7.-An early break carried the cotton market into new low ground for the movement today but prices later rallied on covering or buying for a reaction and the close was steady at net unchanged to ? points higher.
 The opening was steady at an advance of 3 to 9 points, in response to better cables than expected, but the market al- most immediately broke under realizing by yesterdays buyers for a turn, renewed liquidation and stop-loss selling. There was evidently a feeling that the relative steadiness of the cables represented noth- ing more significant than some covering of operations for reaction and while southern spot advices were buillish, with the official weather bulletin confirming the private reports of precipitation below the normal in the southwest during Jan uary, the decline was not checked until March contracts had sold at IA 10e and May at 14.20c, or IA points under the clos ing figures of last night and about 125 points under the high record of the sea son. At this level there was some de- mand from trade interests and the mar ket later rallied on covering, although business being less active on the advance than it had been on the decline suggested that local sentiment was still inclined to bearish view of the situation Closing prices were below the opening figures, but at about the best reached on the re- covery
 Considerable attention was attracted by bullish statistical statement from a leading local spot house forecasting in- adequate supplies toward the end of the season and the improvement during the afternoon was probably aided also by talk of a better demand from spinners and private wires from the south claim ing that interior markets were not fol- lowing the decline.
 Southern spot markets officially report ed were unchanged to Mc lower.
 Exports were heavier again today, but were barely in excess of port receipts, and the export movement appears to have lost some of its force as a bullish argument since Lancashire trade accounts have become less favorable. European cables reported that the continent had accepted a good deal of cotton on over night offerings from the south.
 Receipts at the ports today 35, 453, against 4s322 last week and 16.74S last year. For the week 10000, against 1S2, 59s last week and 90.830 last year Today 8 receipts at New Orleans 737 bales. against 2446 last year and at Houston 63i5, against 331S last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
GRAIN DECLINES ON
 RECIPROCITY NEWS|
Approval of Democratic Cau-
 GUS Causes Drop in Prices
LARGE TRADE IN WHEAT
Market Started Weak and Closed About One Point DOwn--Corn Gave Way With Wheat-PrOvisiOns
 Show Depression

Chicago, February 7.-Democratic cau- GUS approval of reciprocity was a reason, according to some authorities, why all today. There was an unusually large trade in wheat, but the market was weak almost from start to finish. Closing fig ures showed a net loss of asc to 11sQ1Ac; corn and oats both finished 1zc to 1aGssc under last night, with provisions down 71s@10c to 25c.
 In wheat the constantly increasing vol ume of sales came chiefly from unloading by longs. A number of wealthy operators let go of considerable lines. some at a heavy loss. There was also much putting out of short wheat. Most of the day the Winnipeg market was relatively strong. presumably in consequence of the reef procity situation, but weakened after signs of demoralization had become pro- nounced here.
 Northwestern exchanges this side of the international border were on the down grade, despite the fact that receipts were only 40 per cent as large as a year ago. Poor trade in flour formed a bearish in- fluence, and so did lack of demand for cash wheat here and elsewhere. As if to make matters worse from a bull stand point, the worlds available supply ex- h.bited huge increase. Feeling at the close was fairly steady, but latest fig- ures were nearly the lowest of the sea- son. May fluctuations ran from 94lsc to ss14c, with last sales 11s@1l4c off to 944@ 94skc.
 Corn gave way with wheat. Estimated arrivals for tomorrow much larger than expected, 554 cars. part of them storm delayed. Limits on price changes for the May option proved to be 49asQ491ac and 50lsc, with the close steady at 491hc, a net loss of 19c. Cash corn was weak. No. 2 yellow finished at 4714c.
 Because large part of the short in terest had been eliminated yesterday the oats market was left more subject to the weakness prevailing in other grain. Sales today were scattered, but sufficient to make low prices. May ranged between 3214c and S2a4c, with the close 1kc net lower at 32AQ32ssc.
 Provisions gave evidence of greater de- presslon than for some time. The weak ness of grain had considerable effect and there were rather important liquidating sales on the part of recent bull leaders. In the end, pork was down 2212@25c, lard off 714610c to 10c, and ribs at decline of 121a615c.
 Future quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
STOCK MARKET IS
 STRONG AT CLOSE Movement for the Day Is Life
 less and Uncertain METAL STOCKS HEAVY
Announcement From PittsburE of m Advance in Tin Plate and Reports of CurtaiIment nt Fall River
 Show Cross Currents

New York, February 7.-At the close of an uncertain day on the Stock Exchange prices as a whole showed few important changes from final quotations of the pre- vious day The market was lifeess and without decided tendency and fluctuations were confined to narrow limits through out. An accession of strength in the final hour lifted the market out of an apa- thetic condition and forced up quotations to point which compensated for earlier losses. The closing was active and strong.
 Heaviness of the metal stocks, which was accompanied by sharp decline In copper prices in London, presumably was due to expectations of an unfavorable monthly report from the Producers asso- ciation tomorrow.
 The forthcoming statement of the United States Steel corporation's January ton- mage doubtless will show gain over the previous two months, as indicated by the recent statement of Chairman Gary.
 Another indication of trade tendencies was contained in the announcement from Pittsburg of a general advance In the price of tin plate.
 From Fall River, however, came re- ports of steady curtalment in the output of cloth mills and from North Carolina news that the cotton manufacturers Of that state at meeting tomorrow would consider the advisablity of reducing their output.
 The London market was generally dull, with nominal trading in Americans pre- limnary to the beginning tomorrow Of the fortnightly settlement Mexicans were heavy abroad on the extension of the rev olutionary movement Great Britain's for eign trade for January showed a large excess of imports over exports. = The bond market was steady. Total sales, par value, $4,006,0OO. United States government As declined A per cent on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
"CIviI War" Substituted

Providence. R. L. February 7--An< ob- lection to the words, war of the re- bellion," similar to one which was made recently by a southern congress man in the national House of Repre- sentatives, was put forward in the Rhode Island house today An amend ment to include marines with the mill itia, soldiers and sailors of the war of rebellion" as exempt from poll taxes was under discussion when Represen tative Shaw arose and asked that "civil war" be substituted for war of the rebellion" The motion was carried, 50 to 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
MONTGOMERY MARKET

Montgomery. February 7.-(special)- Spot cotton was quoted in Montgomery today as follows: Middling, 141ac; strict middling, 14a4c. Eggs are unchanged at 25c a dozen. Chickens for frying purposes are selling at from 4oc to Soc. Hens are averaging 65c. Other quotations un- changed.
 Apples: Fancy red streak. S.75 barrel. No. 1 Ganos, $6 barrel. No. l Baldwins. 21k-inch, $5. .25 barrel
 Florida Oranges; 126 size, g per box 150 size. s2.95 per box; 176 200. 216 sizes, g S5 per box.
 Irish Potatoes: Choice Virginia stock, s5c per bushel.
 Onions: Red Globe. sound and dry, s1 20; dry, N.15 per bushel: Yellow Danver, sound and dry. $1.15 per bushel.
 Turnips: Canadian stock, barreled sacks, g per sack.
 Florida Grapefruit: Sizes 30 and 96, 8 box; size GA, $3.25 box; sizes 38, 46 and 54. S3 50 box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
SENATE TO RECEIVE
 TARIFF BOARD BILL

Washington, February 1.-The bill to create tariff board whichzelready has passed the House probably wfIl be report ed out of the Senate finance committee next Thursday to face the opposition of few republicans.
 The more enthusiastic supporters are all ready counting on the failure of the measure which has the backing of the administration, to serve as an incentive for the calling of an extra session of Congress.
 In order to defeat the tariff board bill 1t is said the democrats before conges- tlon of legislation would not have to re- sort to filibustering tactics if they would stand as a unit against 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Hero Engineer Killed

Tulsa, Okla, February 7.-Byron Col lender, engineer, sacrificed his life yes- terday in an endeavor to avert the wreck ing of a Frisco passenger train at New tansha, eight miles southwest of Tulsa. When the train struck an obstruction Col lender instructed his fireman, Taylor Everly, to jump. Collender, however, re- mained with the engine, and when it fell from the embankment he was pinioned beneath. He was fatally injured and Taylor Everly was severely hurt, but the passengers aboard the train escaped with only minor hurts Collender resided in Monette, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
p,,ck H.nd work su,uected

Erie, Pa.. February 7.--The discovery of the corpse of an Italian near the harbor front today revealed another Black Hand tragedy. the police be- lieve The man was well dressed and in his pockets were roll of bills and a letter instructlng him to "fix" some body. It is supposed the intended vic tim was more active with his pistol than the man sent to do the "fN- ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
SHORTAGE OF MEAT
 CAUSES CONCERN Demand Increases But Receipts
 Are Very Small EGGS NOW ABUNDANT Fresh Product Is Quoted at 20 Cents the Doxen--Receipts of Fruits and Vegetables Strong Hut De-
 mand Is Light

An increased demand for meats Tues day was noted feature of the business of Morris avenue. Receipts were very small and merchants were greatly hand foapped on account of a small stock.
 There was an abundant supply of eggs on hand, which were quoted at 20 cents.
 Several shipments of fruits and vege- tables were received, but were slow sale, which was doubtless due to weather con- ditions.
 The following are current quotations:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Flour and Fe.dst.n.

tCorrected by Tennessee Mill Co., Nellie King flour, per barrel. $5.35. Bolted meal, per 96-pound sack, N.s2, No. corn, per bushel, roc. Pure wheat shorts. s31. Pure wheat bran, $27. 100-lb. c. S. hulls, per ton. s1s50. Prime c. s. meal. per ton. $2o. c. S. feed meal, per ton, $26.5o. No. timothy hay, per ton. y0 Mixed alfalfa end Johnson grass, m Corn chops. per 100-lb. sack, $1.D. Flour in wood. 15c higher. White oats, 47c.
 Choice pea-green alfalfa. SM.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Indian War Supplies Allowed

Sacramento. Cal, February "A claim of s10O0, brought against the state by A. G. Lafftery of Humboldt county for sup plies furnished during the Indian wars in 1851 was allowed by the assembly yester- day in the passage of a bill providing for payment of the claim. Lafftery was 22 years old when the supplies were fur nished. He is now S2. His claim has been before every California legislature since 1879 and refused. The bill was passed by unanimous vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Mrs. snead Released

Newark, N. J.. February 7.--Judge Teneycks this afternoon. on motion of Prosecutor Mott. noll pressed the in- dictment against Mrs. Mary W. Snead for the alleged murder of Ocey M. Snead who was found dead In a bath tub in East Orange. The woman was from custody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Father valero Is Dead

Guadalajara. Mex, February 7.-Father Teodore valero, the Catholic priest who administered the last sacraments of the church to Emperor Maximilian just be- fore his execution at Queretaro. died sud denly in the San Francisco church in San Luis Potosi. according to a report received by the ecclesiastical authori- ties here. Heart disease was the cause of his death. which occurred several days ago. He dropped dead as he was robing for mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
1.-Two Ntock

 steers. good to choice fat. s6o0 to l2oo lbs.. 411Q6c. Steers. medium to good. 60 to l2oo rhs. 3laQ41ec. Steers. good to choice fat. so to $50 lbs. 3h04c.
 Steers, medium to good. 60 to se l,s. 3gS1c.
 Oxen, good to choice. s0sc. Oxen, medium to good. 21z0oc. Cows and heifers. good to choice. am to 1000 lbs, 31x041hc. Cows ana heifers. medium to eooa. 3@4c.
 Cows and heifsrs. good to choica m 800 to 800 pounds, Sh 04c. Cows and heifsrs. medium to good. on to 800 lbs, 304c. Yearlings, good to choice. s@s3kc. Yearlings medium to good, 216d1So. Bulls. good to choice. 800 to l1oo Iha. S9S13c.
 Bulls. medium to good. $50 to $50 lbs. 21kd3c.
 Bulls. medium to good. 800 to l,oe lbs- 21aQ3c.
 Gamers, 2G2Nc. Hogs, choice tcorn fed). 1so to 25o lbs, TIC. . Hogs. choice (corn fed). 14o to lso lhsL. TIC.
 Pigs, 80 to 120 h. wts.. 7c. Pigs, to to 80 h. wts.. 61a77c. Fat cattle. demand good. Oxen, demand fair. Medium cattle, demand good. Yearlings, demand fair. Bulls, demand fair. Gamers, demand fair. Hogs, demand good. Pigs demand good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Humphreys Bill Opposed

Washington, February 7.-Represen- tatives of ship yards and steamship in terests appeared before the House com mittee of merchant marine today and opposed the Humphrey bill to provide American registers for IT foreign built steamers of the United Fruit company. The committee will vote on the bill Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Fruits ana Produce

(Corrected by Douglas BrosJ Apples-Fancy red. s to 36 Oranges. California. A75; E1orada, 0.l @2.50.
 Pineapples, $3.50.
 Lemons-Fancy, x. Limes-Imported. per 100, 7Bc0ei Irish Potatoes-New stock. per buphea 759S0c.
 Cabbage-Danish cabbage 1Mc. On.ons-Red Globe. 211c ID. Navy Beans-Choics Michigan. per bu. Ss.25.
 Lima Beans-Per h., To. Peas Virginia black-sye, per bu. p,Q, Spanish onions, per crate. N.M Celery-Fancy, per crate, X.W. Cocanuts, t5.6016 per 100. Sweet Potatoes-Per barrel. s12s@an. Grapes-Malaga, keg, $7. Canada turnips, per h.. He. Grape fruit. Florida, per box. 0.n Tangerines-Per box. A.Oo.- Strawberries, Florida-30 to 35c at. Apples-Western, $2.5o02.75 box
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Commerce Court nreets

Washington, February 7.-The new United States commerce court had It's first meeting today in the office of Judge Martin A. Knapp. After brief meeting the judges called on the President and on the Attorney General to pay their re- spects. Permanent quarters have not been selected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
pnl to Aid Red Cross

Washington, February 7.-Represen- tative Humphreys bill authorizing the use of an army transport to carry Red Cross and other supplies from Seattle to the famine districts of China was unanimously passed by the House late today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Nevada Becoming Civilized c

Carson. New, February 7.-Nevadas s day as the surviving remnant of the wild and wooley vest are numbered, if, in addition to closing the gambling halls, the legislature passes bills now in committee doing away with wide-open liquor laws, prohibiting the sale of cigarettes, prohib- iting gambling in any form and requiring one years residence as qualification for divorce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

s. 4oa5.6o; stockers. s3sO@5. 90; cows and heifers, s260d5.S0; calves, $6. 50d6.25.
 Hogs: Receipts. 10000; market 5c lower Than carry. Light, SZ6607 80; mixed, Sf.4o