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The age-herald., 1898-02-20

It Is unfortunate that in considering the feasibility of prospective "Greater Bir- mingham," there may arise conflict be- tween the desire for incerased area and population, and fear of increased respon- sbility and debt
 While the spirit of city pride predomin- ates here, and every man, woman and child who loves Birmingham, eagerly de- sires to have the census reports of 1900 ex- hibit double increase in the population of the city over 1890, the lax system of as- sessment for taxation and the 'constitu- tional limitations upon Alabama cities for a just and equitable distribution of the burden of government, are not encouraging to the idea of an extension of the present limits of the city.
 However, there are two sides to the ques- tion. In the foregoing article is forcefully presented the desirability of showing an increased population for Birmingham in 1900 All thoughtful readers must admit the force of this argument, yet it is doubt full if the writer of that article considered, or presented, the difficulties which confront our desire to force enlargement of popula- tion by legislation.
 Birminghams present area is six and one third G 1-3) square miles, and the estimated population covering this area is 35,0OO. She has 165 miles of streets and alleys, only two and three-eighths miles of which have been paved, and only thirty-fve miles of which have been macadamized. She has 12S miles of streets and alleys not yet inn proved. Her taxable values, ad valorem assessment, is only about $15 900 ,000 from which she can only derive one-half of per centum tax, equal to only $75,000, and her bonded debt is $1 ,610,000 upon which there is an annual interest to pay of s95,6OO For the sake of comparison let us briefly pre- sent the condition of a few other cities:
 Richmond Va, covering five square miles, population 100000, assessed values $6S O00, 900, tax rate $1.40.
 Savannah, Ga-, covering five square miles, population 65,000 assessed values $35,- GOO 000, tax rate $1.45.
 Atlanta, Ga. covering eleven square miles, population 11S,000, assessed values $50 900 900, tax rate $1.25
 In each of the above cases provision is made by taxation upon values for the proper keeping of the enlarged municipal ities In considering the enlargement of a house wherein to dwell, furnishings and maintenance must be supplied. Any in crease in the present area of Birmingham would necessarily increase the number of miles of unimproved streets and alleys, and it is very plain that the taxable values would not increase proportionately. !.
 "Rome was not built in day." neither were the cities mentioned above. Two of them are more than century old. Bir- mingham with her present area less than decade old The higher tax rate of the older cities is for maintenance rather than
The age-herald., 1898-02-20

for building themselves. Birmingham with less than one-half the tax rate of either, must maintain what she has and build that for which she is responsible her own outlying territory, so vast in ex- tent and so sparsely settled. To embrace more territory is to take under her pro- tecting arm a still greater responsibility which must prove burdensome under our low tax rate, or be neglected.
 Recently proposed lines for the corporate limits of a Greater Birmingham" pre- sent a singular picture, and would give to us a city the like of which was never seen on the globe From East Lake to Bessemer and from Ensley and Pratt City to the mountain range, would include with in our city limits several valuable planta- tions innumerable creeks and branches, hundreds of acres of woodland (natural parks), seams of coal, iron and lime rock, and a great number of manufacturing and mining enterprises, which are too sensitive to be taxed. Each farm house would be entitled to fire protection. and each hen roost to the protection of the police force; yet it would increase Birmngham's pop ulation for the census of 1900.
 It would seem that the accompanying map presents a picture of a possible Greater Birmingham under certain condi- tions.
 This plat includes the incorporate towns of Woodlawn with about 5000 inhabitants and Avondale with about 2000. Each of these IOWnS mas d DOnueu ueDt, WHICH would come to Birmingham as a legacy with their taxable values. Woodlawn owes $2O, ,000 per cent. bonds, and Avon dale $1O0O0. It would require $2,40o per annum to pay this interest; or taxable values to the amount of $4SO000.
 East Birmingham, with probably 300 per- sons, Smithfield 800, Elyton 1000, West End 800, and that part of North Birming- ham south of Village creek 300 are not in- corporated, therefore have no debts
 This proposed line includes an area of about twelve square miles, all of which would be under the protection of one city government, which would have to provide police, fire and sanitary protection, public schools water and lights for all the peo- pie residing therein, to say nothing of op- ening up streets, avenues and alleys, plac- ing them in passable condition, and assur- ing liability for all damages caused by oversight or neglect.
 The writer must not be considered as one opposing the proposition to extend the corporate limits of Birmingham as sug- gested by this plat, but to call attention to some of the difficulties in the way. All of these can be removed by the adoption of the proposed Birmingham tax amend ment, which is to be voted upon in August next, whereby the power of this municipal ity may be so increased as to double the present tax rate, and thus provide ways and means for maintaining "Greater Bir- mingham," in every department, re-estab- fishing our threatened credit, and making a city worthy of boasting O progressive population in 1900 of 60,OOO souls or more.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
Morgan County's Action Special to The Age-Herald.

Hartselle, Ala. Feb. 19.-The Morgan county democratic executive committee was in session here today to formulate plans to govern the democratic primary election to be held April to nominate can didates for the variuos offices Capt. A. F. Murray of New Decatur, chairman, called the meeting to order and presided.
 A. A. Oden was elected to fill the va cancy caused by the resignation of A. L. Brown, committeeman from Hartselle beat. pr. F. B. Hunter of Falkville was elected assistant secretary.
 A. A. Oden, Ed A. Albes, Dr. J. P. Whor- ton, J. F. Johnston, Jr., and T. P. Sandlin were appointed a committee to draft plans to submit to the committee. The plans of- fered was primary convention, the elector to vote for the delegates and the candidate of his choice. The one receiving the high est number of votes at a precinct shall receive the support of the delegates.
 The qualification of the elector is the same as that adopted by the state, the colored vote to be eliminated.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
SUMTER WANTS A PRIMARY.
Executive Committee Met and PrePared for
 Campaign.
Special to The Age-Herald.

opecIdI 10 Ine Age-HefaIu.
 Livingston, Feb. 19.-The Sumter county democratic executive committee convened here today, fourteen beats being repre- sented. A primary was ordered for April g, and a county convention for the 13. The basis of representation was fixed according to the vote of Johnston and Bankhead, added and divided by two. One delegate to every 25 votes.
 The convention will consist of seventy three delegates, and silver men will control by large majority. Whites only will par ticipate in primary. Managers were select ed in each beat to conduct them.
 The following are the avowed candidates For probate judge, Cameron, Deloach, Chapman; circuit clerk Jones, Wallace, Evans, Ballard, Flowers; legislature, Sey- mour, Ramsey, Mils Hibbler.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
Failed to Elect President
Special to The Age-Herald.

OpVCIdI lU IH6 ABt-fftTHIu.
 Columbus, Miss, Feb. 19.-After being in session two days the trustees of the h. dustrfal Institute and College adjourned today without having elected a president. They left the matter in the hands of com mittee consisting of Gov McLaurin, Bishop Galloway and State Superintendent of Ed ucation Kincannon, who are empowered to select a president, in case the governors veto to the riders attached on to the appro- priation bill is sustained.
The age-herald., 1898-02-20
HOW TIE COUNTIES ACTED On the Question of Convention
 or Primary. TWO OF EACH WILL BE HELD In Montgomery Couny-MOrgan and Sumter Counties Adopt the PrimaryPlan and Fix
 Regulations fir Holding Them.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Montgomery, Feb. 19.-The democratic county executive committee met today and by resolution divorced the state and county primaries. Two county primaries and conventions will therefore be held in Montgomery. The primary to nominate county officials will be held on March 19 and convention on the 23d. The primary to select delegates to the state convention will be held according to the state com mfttees instructions on April g. Another innovation of the committee was to order that each voter dn the county primary vc'te his first and second choice. Delegates to the county convention will therefore go there instructed how to vote in the event the candidate instructed for first falls out. It ds believed this plan will prevent so much trading in the conventon.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29
Attention Comrades

Remember that on Friday at o'clock
p. m, is to take place the great parade
of this reunion and festival occasion,
and it is most earnestly desired that the
parade of the remnant of the Grand
Old Army-the surviving heroes who
conquered the rebellion and saved our
country-shau be the grandest ever wit
messed in this, the capital city of the SOL
der state. To that end, therefore, ev-
cry member of the local posts of the
city, and every visiting comrade and old
soldier of Camp Dewey is urgently
invited and requested to participate in
this parade, and to assemble on Quincy
street, near Tenth, at 1:30 p. m. sharp,
where they will be formed into post
organizations, or as companies, and be
assigned positions in the great parade.
We hope that no old soldier will deny
himself this privilege. Special ar
rangements are made whereby every
one in the procession can witness the
entire parade, hence do not withhold
your presence and support.
The following named comrades are
appointed aides-de-camp, and are re-
Quested without further notice, to report
to me at the corner of Quincy and Tenth
Friday at 1:30 p. m: Col. Geo. w.
Veale, Capt. Fred Close, J. H. Squires,
Capt. Vim. H. White, Chas. Shearer.
Capt. Geo. w. Weed and w. w. Deni,
son. f. M. KIMBALL,
Marshal G.. A. r. Division.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29
WILL ARREST BOYS.
Santa Fe to Break Up Habit of
Jumping Trains.
General Manager Issues
Sweeping Order Concerning 1t.

The endurance of Santa Fe train
men is being taxed to the utmost to
pull the company through the present
great rush of business, while officials of
the car service department spend sleep
less nights telegraphing in search Of
cars to handle the freight.
Protracted efforts have been made
during the past few weeks on the part
of the company officials to get their cars
on freight lines.
please locate, report and send to
the nearest terminal point on our line
all cars bearing our mark is the sub
stance of kilograms which have been
travelling over the western states for
several days. The majority of these
messages have their origin in this city
The company officials deny that there
is a scarcity of cars but shippers report
inability to secure cars speedily from
the lines entering in Topeka The
roads are doing their best and hope
within a few days, to have the rolling
stock where it can be reached. Even
then there is doubt about the supply
being sufficient to meet the demand.
The coming of thousands of cattle
from the west and south to feed on the
Kansas corn crop is partly responsible
for the scarcity of cars. Add to this
the grain rush owing to low rates and
the cause of the difficulty is easily
discovered.
The trainmen are suffering too. al
though they are making long runs and
big money. At division points when
trainmen finish a run they are being
called for return trips before they have
time to change their clothes or visit
their homes This has occurred an
nually on the Santa Fe for several
years.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29
Lumber Cars Derailed on Marmaton
River Approaches.

Pittsburg, Sept. 29.-Conductor Cur
tain was in charge of an extra that
left Pittsburg. Immediately on this
side of the Marmaton river one of the
cars jumped the track and went bump
ing along the trestle work of the bridge
tearing things right and left.
Six cars loaded with lumber were also
derailed and went through the trestle
work.
There was nobody hurt, fortunately;
and the freight cars wrecked consisted
of lumber, so that the damage chiefly
sustained is that done to the bridge,
and that caused by suspension of traf-
fic over the north and between here and
Kansas City
All trains were delayed over the north
end But the wreckage is now com
pletely cleared away and trains are
running as usual
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29
aARREsT TRAIN JUMPERS
Santa Fe Will Attempt to Break Up
q Dangerous Habit

All station agents and local officers
of the Santa Fe in Kansas, under in
structions contained in a circular sent
out from the general managers office.
are charged with the responsibility of
breaking up, among the small boys OF
the various towns the habit of jumping
on moving trains.
The order from headquarters states
that arrests should be made for the pur-
pose of not only protecting the compa-
ny, but the boys themselves.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29
SAVES SCRAPS OF PAPER.
Santa Fe Management Takes Care of
the Pennies.

Wichita, Sept. 29.-Tbe Santa Fe sys-
tenn wastes nothing. Its business is
now carried on with what formerly was
wasted Even the waste paper from
all the vast system is regularly baleo
or sacked from each station and at ap-
pointed times shipped to the general Of
Thces at Topeka, where in quantities it
Is shipped to eastern markets and re-
sold to the paper mills or junk shops
on large scale. Yesterday afternoon
the Wichita offices had twenty-three
large closely. packed sacks which were
expressed to Topeka. They made q
large stack on the trucks and represent
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29
GRAIN RATES REDUCED.
a Cut of Five Cents a Hundred to
Chicago and to Gulf Points.

The Santa Fe announces a cut of five
cents hundred pounds on wheat and
two cents on corn from all Kansas sta
tions to Chicago, Mississippi river points
and Galveston, but not from Kansas
City to these points. The reduction is
made to induce shippers to send their
grain to Chicago.
In order to head this plan off the
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf has met
the Santa F'e reduction, and announces
that It's rates from Kansas City to Port
Arthur, Galveston or New Orleans will
be sixteen cents a hundred pounds on
wheat or corn, instead of twenty-one
cents as formerly Other eastern and
southern roads will undoubtedly meet
these cuts.
The Santa Fe claim as a justification
Tor their action that the southern routes
nave been cutting rates, and although
their line takes to Kansas CITY more
grain than any other road, it carries
less out.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29
ooNDUCToR BENDER HURT.
Jetmore Branch Passenger Coach
Rolls Into q Ditch.

Ellinwood Leader: A passenger coach
on the JetmOre branch of the Santa. Fe
jumped the track last Friday and was
overturned. Conductor John Bender
received a painful scalp wound and was
otherwise bruised. Reports from his
home at Newton say he is doing nicely
Conductor Bender is the Oldest in point
of service on the Santa Fe road, and for
several years ran on the M. & NJ
branch. His host of EllinWoOd friends
are glad to learn that his accident was
not more serious.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29

9 FINEST SHOW CARS IN THE 9
= WORLD.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29
RAILROAD MEN MEET.
Emporia's Stanley Club Adopts
Badges and Hears Speeches.

Emporia. Sept. 29.-The Stanley and
Richter club of railroad men held an
enthusiastic meeting last evening. They
were treated to a speech by Judge
Buck and a serenade by the Colored La
dies band, both of which We're highly
enjoyed and appreciated. A campaign
badge bearing the inscription ''R. r.
Mems Stanley Club and a photograph
of Mr.. Stanley was adopted.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29
Kanana snrpeon Promoted.

Camp Meade, Pa, Sept 2S.-Major
Vim. F DeNeidman of Pittsburg, Kas.,
by general order SO was appointed df-
vision surgeon, First division, Second
army corps, by order Of General Gra-
ham, commanding.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-09-29
wRECKED ON a TREsTLE.

ed only a mere item on the entire year.
accumulation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-10
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

Holders OF water privileges, or those
paying water rates, are hereby notified
that the hours for irrigation purposes
are from 6 to O'Clock a. m. and from
to 6 o'clock p. m.
II. Holders OF water privileges on
the slopes OF Punchbowl above Green
street, and in Nuuanu Valley above
School street are hereby notified that
they will not be restricted TO the irri-
cation hours Of to s a. N. and to 6
p. NJ, but will be allowed to irrigate
whenever sufficient water is available,
provided that they do not use the water
for irrigation purposes for more than
four hours in every twenty-four.
ANDREW BROWN,
Supt. Honolulu Water Works.
Approved: J. a. KING,
Minister OF the interior.
Honolulu, II. l., Sept. z. 1898. 5019
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-10
BY AUTHORITY.
FOREIGN OFFICE NOTICE.

The citizens of the Republic OF Ha-
waii, having been invited by the Com
missioner OF France accredited to the
Republic of Hawaii, and the Commits
sioner General OF the United States to
the Paris Exposition OF 1900, to partic-
ipate in the exhibits made by the
United States, and in order that all
may avail themselves OF the opportun-
tiles which this great International
Exposition will offer to develop trade
and spread abroad a correct knowledge
Of our industries and resources, I
hereby give notice to intending ex-
hibitors that copies OF the regulations
and classification and application
blanks are now available and will be
furnished on request
HENRY E. COOPER,
Minister OF Foreign Affairs.
Department OF Foreign Affairs, Sep
TENDER 18th, 1898. 1924
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-10
Judge Stanley Called to
Preside for Sick Man.
Sheriff Andrews Settles Claim
Fixed - Land Matter.

Judge Stanley will sail tomorrow for
kohala 10 open and conduct the October
term in place of Judge z. CT. Hitchcock.
who is again very i'll. Judge Stanley has
just returned from short vacation spent
on the big island.
IN the matter of c. :. Bradford ".
Sheriff L. \. Andrews, damages, defend
ant has discontinued his appeal and sat
isfaction of judgment has been filed. The
jury awarded $3.50 in this case. Neumann
for plaintiff; Dole for defendant.
On petition of plaintiff in the equity
matter of Keukahi vs.. kaluna ana W.
Z. Castle, Judge Perry has enjOined de-
PENDANT Castle from foreclosing a certain
mortgage given by kaluna on 1879 acres
Of land at Hama until the ownership OF
the property is proved.
Judge Perry heard argument SATURDAY
morning on petition of Capt. Minor that
a bond for release of the steamer Column
bia he fixed. In view of the fact that APP
peals have already been filed, the matter
OF bond was referred TO the Supreme
Court. The petition will likely come be-
fore the higher tribunal today.
/. /. McCandieSS vs.. John Ii estate,
bill for injunction, took up all the time
OF the Supreme Court on Saturday.
Lawyer Davis has filed plaintiffs BRIEF
in the case of Henry Zerbe -. Republc
Of Hawaii, claim.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-10
NOTICE.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE PA
lama Cooperative Grocery Co., Ltd,
viii be held at the rooms of the Sal
walton Army, over the IXL auction
rooms, on Friday evening, the 14th
inst, at O'Clock.
Full attendance of the stockholders
is requested as business of importance
is 10 he considered.
GEO. CAVENAGH,
Secretary.
Honolulu, oct. Z, 1898. 5045
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-10
GOES TO K0HALA A CRITICAL Time
DURING THE BATTLE
OF SANTIAGO.
Sick or Well, a Rush
Night and Day.

The Packers at the Battle of Santiago
de cuba Were All Heroes. There
Heroic Efforts I'm Getting Ammuni-
ton and Rstion- To the Front saved
the Day.
p. Z. Butler, of pack-train No. 3.
writing from Santiago, De Cuba, on
July 23d, says: I'VE all had diarrhoea
in more or less violent form, and when
we landed we had no time TO see a doc
tor, for it was a case of rush and rush
night and day to keep the troops sup
Piled with ammunition and rations, but
thanks TO Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, we were able
to keep at work and keep our health;
in fact, l sincerely believe that at one
critical time this medicine was the in
direct saviour of our army, for IL the
would have been no way OF getting
supplies 10 the front. There were no
roads that a wagon train could use.
My comrade and myself had the good
fortune to lay in a supply OF this medi-
cine for our pack-train before we left
Tampa, and 1 know in four cases il
absolutely saved life"
The above letter was written TO the
manufacturers of this medicine, the
Chamberlain Medicine Co, Des Moines
| Iowa. For sale by all druggists and
| dealers. Benson, Smith & Co., Ltd,
| wholesale agents for II. /.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-10
NOTICE.

MR. G. a. HOWARD, JR., OF
Howard, Train & Page, Architects,
wishes TO announce to his friends and
the public that he has returned from
the States, and resumed his position
as head Of the firm. Any business en-
trusted to the firm will receive his
personal attention. 5O41
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FOR SALE.

Eight and half acres improved land
and buildings, Nuuanu Valley. Good
view of harbor and city. Water laid
on premises.
House and lot, Wilder Avenue, one
block from car line.
Small homestead at Kalihi, well i'm
proved.
Two lots near public school, Kalihi
Two lots on Queen street, 5Cx1o0
each.
Residence at Pearl City with lot 150x
150 Stables for 20 horses. Buildings
insured for $4,000. A bargain.
Two we'll established businesses pay
ing a good per cent on money invested.
Opportunity for charging. Excellent
location with leases.
Twenty years lease of las acres OF
Al pasture land in Palolo valley, 1l2
miles from Waialae road. Fresh
mountain stream runs through the
land.
Terms to suit purchasers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-10

Agents for Dr.. Deimels LinenMesh
Underwear. Send for Catalogue.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-10
MISSES FRElBOLT KNOKE

Take pleasure in announcing that
they have opened Dressmaking and
Millinery Parlors and are ready to re-
ceiye orders.
Specialties IN Evening, Ball and Re
ception Gowns in the latest Partisan
styles.
A visit solicited.
Residence, corner OF School and
Nuuanu streets. 5O3l
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Apply 10
j. II. SCHNACK, or
F. l.. DORTCH.
Well Well! Well |

Still they come. Another new firm.
J. H. Ankrom and Herman E. Hend-
rick have formed a partnership in bus
mess known as the Hawaiian Iron
Fence & Monumental Co. Store at 315
Fort street. Sole agents for Swift &
Co., packers, of Chicago.
Iron fence and iron of all kinds,
marble and granite monuments, direct
from the Quarries, at prices unheard
of, and a large list of genuine bargains
in Real Estate. which, If examined be-
fore purchasing, will sure save you
money. Call and be convinced.
THE HAWAIIAN IRON FENCE AND
MONUMENTAL COMPANY.
ANKROM & HENDRICK.