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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
INTERESTING FIGURES.
Comparative Costs of Board of Revenue
and Commissioners Court

MONTGOMERY, December 10.-(Special)-
The following statement was made to The
Age-Herald correspondent today by gem
tleman who has the confidence of the gov
ernor and is familiar with the facts as they
accumulate in respect to the proposed board
of revenue for Jefferson county:
Jefferson county pays into the state
treasury $1S6OOO, Montgomery $l14,OOO, Dali
las $4S 900. The four members of the board
of revenue for Montgomery county exclud-
ing the clerk and auditor, who gets fixed
salary drew from the county treasury for
their services as members of the court and
for inspecting roads for the year 1897,
$17S3, and for the year 1898 $1,7O7, an average
compensation to each member for all SER
vices of $436 per annum.
1.-THE board of revenue of Dallas county,
four members and the probate judge Sit
ting as a member, drew for all services as
commissioners for 1897 $i99, and for 1898
SGT; four members drew each for services
in inspecting roads and bridges about $3.50
in all. The average annual compensation
for each member for all services was less
than 5000 to each member.
For the last two years the four commits
sioners of Jefferson county have drawn an
average of over $500 or a total of more
than $1,000 for the court for their services
aLDfs eacn .'edF. - fi'"flrfht "a t.7i2a 5a5s
For the month of October, 1898, there was
paid out of the treasury of Jefferson coun-
ty to Commissioner Young, $19S; to Commits
sfoner Lacy. $19S; to Commissioner Morrow.
$3.50: to Commissioner Crook. SIPS; total of
$701 or about the same as the entire cost of
the board of revenue of Dallas county for
the entire year; and nearly half as much
as the entire annual allowances to the four
members of the board of revenue of Mont
gomery county," KERSH.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
L1TTLEToN's PROGRESS.
Change OF Little Warriors Name
Needs of the Village.

The name OF Little Warrior, jefferson
county, has been changed to Littleton, and
Littleton is in ilourishing condition.
The progressive people of Littleton have
taken long step forward by resolving to
tax themselves to keep a good school open
for ten months in the year, and the school
is now hourishing under the direction of
Miss Julia Williams, of this county. who
is a graduate from the Normal school at
Livingston.
Mr.. NJ. Fl. K. Shelton has taken the lead
in this laudable effort to secure educational
advantages for this fiourishing community
and his efforts reflect upon himself the
highest pra Sc.
They have a school house at Littleton,
but it is unfinished and therefore not Alto
gether comfortable. They also have a
hail. which they desire to use for religious
services, different denominations using it
as occasion may arise. 1t is hoped to have
Sunday school every sunday ana preach
ing besides.
But the good people of Littleton need
outside assistance. They wish to make the
school house and the hall for rel gious wor-
shin perfectly comfortable, aud having
taxed themselves 50 greatly in providing Il
good school. they are compelled to solicit
outside aid. They do not need much money
but that which is necessary they need
badly. ~
1--WE want the material assistance and the
rrayers of all good people of birmingham"
said Mr.. SHELTON.
There are two coal mines In operation at
Littleton and the Alabama Great South
ern railroad is replacing its long wooden
trestie there by fine steel bridge.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
A New Back for An Old One

Dr. Sawyer's Ukatine never has and we
do not see how it can, fail to cure Kidney
disorders. 1t gives nature the aid needed,
and nature thus aided, never fails.
Nothing funny in being sick all the
while, troubled with constipation, dyspepsia
or liver complaints, when you can SO easily
be cured by taking DR.. Sawyer's Little
Wide Awake Pills.
Dr. Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar does
not disagree with the stomach, but IS the
safest and most effective of any cough med
icine known.
Without doubt, there is no disease so
common as the piles none more painful or
annoying or that has been so unsuccess-
fully treated. The only permanent cure
for piles, either itching or bleeding, ye,
discovered is DR.. Sawyer's Arnica ana
Witch Hazel Salve. ..,,
Nabers. Morrow & S:nnige, 109-111 North
got st. o,o Go. oo.h G.
H. M. Reese, 9Th Ave: ana 10Th o''
e. G. Burchf1eld, East Lake.
J. b. Stagg, Pratt City
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11

with Miss jamie Van Hoose, Miss Belle
Dangaix, and Mr.. Woolsey Van Hoose.
1t was generally believed that Hobson
would leave the city by the Ais Alabama,
Great Southern train, and an immense
crowd gathered at the station to see him
off. Women predominated. They were at
the station in hundreds, and amongst them
were many fair leaders of society. They
arrived at the station early and took their
stands near the entrance gate determined
to get a good view of the hero of all the
world. They stood steadfastly there, and
when informed that Hobson would not
leave by the 4:15 train refused to accept the
statement as a fact, and stood in their
tracks patiently waiting till the train
moved out of the station. Then they de-
clared that the whole business was per
feetly horrid." They had been purposely
deprived of the privilege of seeing Hobson.
Meantime the object of their alteration
was driving over Red mountain, and enjoy
ing the brightest winter afternoon Birming-
ham ever knew. The weather was cqad and
dry the sunlight came from a cldudless
sky, the day was perfect.
Hobson was dressed in black cutaway
coat, black vest, and blue-grey striped
trousers. He wore patent leather boots, a
black four-in-hand cravat, with a standing
collar, and a black derby hat.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11

that owing to the unsettled condition Of
affairs in Cuba the transport would have to
be used for the shipment of men. 1t was
listed by the quartermaster-genera de-
partment to carry 800 men and 500 animals.
This morning after careful investiga-
ton of the ship, Colonel Guild and Colonel
Dorst had the men of the Second Illinois
questioned upon what they preferred doing
They could either go to Cuba on the Michi-
gan or go back to their camps and await
another transport to carry them away.
The men decided to go on the Michigan.
The nspector-general will report to the
war department that the vessel should not
be used any more for men.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
MICHIGAN SAILS.
Had on Board Two Battalions of
Second Illinois.

Savannah, December 10.-The transport
Michigan sailed this afternoon for Maria
mao with two battalions of the Second
Illinois regiment The officers and men
strongly objected to going on the Michigan.
which is an old freight shipAand as she has
not vet been overhauled by The government
and fitted up. for transport work, her ac-.
commodations are not the most comfort-
able in the world.
protests were sent 10 the medical DEPART
ment against the use of the. vessel by the
United States troops. ~
orders came from the war department
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
Anthony Browne,
60 BROADWAY, NETWORK.
MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK CONSOLE
DATED STOCK EXCHANGE.

Orders executed in Stocks and Bonds,
10 shares and upwards for cash or on mar
gin. Orders also executed in Wheat and
Cotton. Direct private wire with the
Chicago Board of Trade. Stocks and
Grain my specialties and all information
desired thereto furnished. .u0
l especially think we'll now of an in
vestment in two or three of our securities
which think will pay TEN PER CENT
in the immediate future. Loans nego-
tiated. Bank references, Brown Bros. g.
Co., Bankers, SO Wall street, New York.
Write for my market letter. a.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11

When seen by a reporter at Mr. Van
HOSES residence last night he talked very
pleasantly on various topics, though he was
at the time in hurry to get to the Morris,
where he due at o'clock.
MY plans for the immediate future are
still of undecided nature" said he. Il
shall remain in Greensboro for several
days, and hope to pass through Birming-
ham again on the way to Atlanta, where
due for day or two during the jubilee
on December IA. Soon after that | shall
leave for San Francisco, where, under the
present arrangements, / am to embark for
Manila. l shall sail from that place the
day before Christmas, going by way of
Hawaii l think il probable that l shall re-
turn from the Philippines by way of the
Suez canal"
Are you an expansionist?" some one
asked.
THE United States should do its duty
was the simple reply.
What do you think of the proposed in
crease in the army?"
If the United States is to do its duty,
1t should be prepared to do it well"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
Mrs. winslow,s Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS hy
MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their Chill
DREN WHILE TEETHING, with PEN
Feet SUCCESS. 1T SOOTHES the CHILD,
sOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN
CURES WIND COLO, and is the best rem
edv for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Be sure and ask
tor Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
The PIANO SALE
A GREAT SUCCESS
The Jesse French Co.
Leading the Van.
Many Homes Made Happy
Sale to Continue.
The Sale Has Been on the En-
tire Week at the Jesse French
Piano Store, and Upwards of
Forty Pianos Have Been Dis
posed Of.

The pianos were found to be reputable In
struments as advertised guaranteed by a
responsible company. Hence no trouble to
sell them at prices and terms quoted Mon
day we will display over fifty pianos on our
main floor. Can sell you a good upright
piano for $3.50. Have others for $100. Stein
way and Chckering at prices never known
heretofore, also the Starr, Jesse French
Richmond, Kranich g. Bach, Fisher to-
gether with others. Come and be con-
WINGED. We are not selling out to quit
business, but will be here many wears to
come to make good our representations and
guarantees, Furthermore we take old pianos
in exchange and allow rent customary
proper credit for rent paid if they buy.
Being the largest manufacturers of musi-
cal instruments in the south, selling direct
to the people, we save the customer the
middle mans profit. We want your trade,
your prestige, your influence. Orders by
wire or mail shall have special attention
w. J. PEARCE, Manager.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11

New York, December 1O.-Janowski won
the ninth game of the match against
Showalter after twenty-four moves Ow-
ing to the death of his brother, Showalter
asked Janowski to postpone play in the
match for twelve days., to which the
Partisan assented.
The score now stands: Showalter, 2;
Janowski, A; drawn, 8.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
Postum supper

A genuine, old-fashioned 'possum supper
was served at police headquarters last
night by Officer Johnson. the guests being
a number of fellow officers and city at
tachees and a representative of The Age
Herald. Three fat 'possums, with 'taters
on the side, served in the true country
style were greatly relished.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
Story of Ratification

Washington, December 1O.-Senor Con-
zales Quesada, secretary of the Cuban
junta, when shown the above dispatch to-
day characterized the story a falsifica-
ton. He said the man mentioned as Carlos
De Quesada was no relative of his.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11

A complete line of Linen
and Silk Handkerchiefs, plain
and initial, at Klotz's, the
Haberdasher.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
ARanauet to Hobson

After the public reception in the lobby OF
the Morris Lieutenant Hobson was enter
tanned at a banquet in one of the private
dining rooms of the hotel by the following
gentlemen, composing the alleged Hero
club"
J. A. yanHoose, James M. Weatherly
Ross C. Smith, E. w. Barrett, Mayor Frank
". Evans, General Rufus N. Rhodes,
Walker Percy. G. W. VanHoose, r. c. Re
dus. A. H. Carpenter, Bert Porter, Robert
j. Lowe, Lucien Julien Walker. Y. *.
Campbell, Robert Jemison, Nathan l.. Mil
Ter, Culpepper Exum, Colonel r. II. Pear
son, James l.. Tanner, Frank Y. Anderson,
John l.. Raul and John w. Tomlinson.
The banquet was jolly affair.
All those present escorted Lieutenant
Bobson to the union station, and to the
steps of his car. There three cheers AMI
three cheers more were given to the guest
of honor, which he acknowledged with hat
In hand, bowling repeatedly.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
Reception at the Morris

The trip into the city was made on the
electric car, and when the party arrived at
the Morris a large crowd of people were
crowding the lobby to catch glimpse of
the hero and to shake his hand. Finally
after considerable Glowing and pushing
Mr.. Hobson and few of his friends sue
ceeded in getting to the rear of the lobby
near the elevator, where the reception took
place.
This, felow-citizens," said Mayor F. v.
Evans rs Lieutenant Hobson. This Is all
that is necessary for Alabamians to know"
With cheer the people present respond
ed to the introduction, and the task of
handshaking began. Ladies and gentle
men, old and young, politician and every
day citizen and in fact all sorts and condi-
tons of people crowded past to speak a
word and clasp the hand of the hero of the
Merrimac. He greeted them all with a cor
dial handshake and pleasant word and in
many cases chatted pleasantly with some
body whom he had known in his ante-hero
days He knows a great many people in
this city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
Plum Pudding All size
cans.
FoWlkes g. Myatt Co.

CLs.r1oS BIG stock of them just re-
ONlI1klSS- ceived, We are head
quarters for Flooring. Ceiling, Finishing and
Heart Fencing.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
He Was Not Kissed


Mr. Hobson was not kissed once during
the whole ceremony, though there were a
number of pretty girls who looked as If
they would have liked to do so. Whether
Mr.. Hobson liked the reserve of the Bir-
mingham young ladies or not. he did not
say, but he threw out a pretty broad hint
in the following little incident.
As one of the little girls in the crowd
was passing-a beautiful child about II
years old-the famous young Alabam an
stopped and kissed her before she knew
what he was doing. The little girl drew
back quickly with don't which would
have done credit to a miss SIX or eight
years her senior. The crowd appreciated
the act and the officers good taste how
ever, and applauded literally.
Soon afterward the autograph fiends be-
gan coming. Master Arthur Steiner. son
of B. Steiner. "broke the ice," and in re-
Spouse to the little fellows request, the
lieutenant wrote "R p. Hobson" on a card
in a clear, bold hand. The crowd followed
young Steiner's example and in half min
ute Mr.. Hobson was fairly flooded with
cards on which to write his name. He
complied with a good nature that was as
tonshng, for those that didn't have cards,
handed him scraps of paper and memoir
andum books.
Finally when all of the crowd had passed
and each individual had had good look at
the hero Mr.. Hobson's party went upstairs
where an informal banquet was served in
his honor
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11

Infants Soft Sole Shoes, 15e.
All wool Overgaiters, 15c
Child's Kid Shoes, 5 to 8, SOC.
M. p. MesSer,
1908 Second Ave-, and 1T
Nineteenth st.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-11
Bargains in Shoes.
M. P. Messer,
1903 Second Ave-, and liz
Nineteenth st.

For Christmas bargains you
can't beat our Cincinnati La
dies Shoes, all styles; 81 so.
M. p. Messer,
1903 Second Ave-, and 1T
Nineteenth st
The Coconino sun., 1898-02-12
THE COCONINO SUN.

Railroad schemes to open up inn proved communication with the klon- dike can be counted by dozens. The most advanced is that backed by the Canadian government, to extend from the Canadian Pacific railroad to the south end of Lake Teslin. Work will begin this week on the loO miles oi track needed to open up this route, 1000 miles long from Victoria to Daw- son. and all by water except this one stretch of railway, whose construction will be easy. The Canadian contractors promise to have the line open by June first.
The Coconino sun., 1898-02-12
Arizona Press Association.

The annual meeting of the Arizona Press association is hereby called to meet in Tucson, in accordance with resolution adopted at its last annual session, on Friday and Saturday, March II and F, 1898. A full attendance of members is earnestly requested, and the presence of those who are eligible for membership, yet not members. is also requested.
 J. C. MARTIN, President. CHAs. w. PUGH, Secretary.
The Coconino sun., 1898-02-12
BORN.

In Flagstaff. on February 5 isss. to the wife of Everett Howell, a daughter
 In Flagstaff, on February 6 iss's to the wife of James R. Kathrens, . son
 In Flagstaff, on February Q, is9s, to the wife of Wallace Newman a daughter.
The Coconino sun., 1898-02-12

An astronomer at the head of an observatory opens an article with the remark that ''since the sun is respOnsi- ble for all our weather, the storms of winter as well as the heat of summer, and since change in either his nature or his distance would be fraught with the most terrific consequences, any news from him should be of general interest. The article then proceeds to tell what we know about the earth s distance from the sun. According to the latest figures it is 92,S74 900 miles, with a probable error scarcely exceed ing 5000 miles," News from the sun must still be taken with grains of allowance.
The Coconino sun., 1898-02-12
Trusts and Socialism.

Thirty-one manufacturers of mat tresses in the central west have been getting together ito regulate prices" and reduce "harsh competition In the same days news appeared accounts also of an edge-tool combination, an iron-founders' combination and whis- key distillery combination--all for the purpose of killing competition. That is also the purpose of socialism. The only difference between these trust makers and the socialists is that the former would suppress competition for the profit of the few and the latter would suppress it for the profit of all. It would not be hard to choose between the two.-Springfield Mass. Repub- lican.
The Coconino sun., 1898-02-12
MARRIED.

BoNGBERG LASNoN. In Milton. on February 2, isss. MT Richard Bongber2 and Miss Edith M. L.annon, Rev c. P Corser officiating.
The Coconino sun., 1898-02-12
LODGE DIRECTORY.
ORAIBI TRIBE, NO. s,Io. R. M.

nRAIBI TRIBE, NO 6, l. o. R. NJ. Meets on Sleep of 7th Sun, Each Suns at Runs, 20 Breaths. Wigwam, corner Railroad avenue and Leroux street. Visiting tribe mem bers welcome C. II. CoBIE. Sachcm. J, M. SIMPSON. C. of k. MOUNTAIN LODGE, NO. Ia, K. OF P. Meets in c. A. K. Hall every Wednesday night. Visiting knights are cordially invited to attend.
 T. k. PUIIIAM C. C. C. A. BUSH. K. of R. and S. COURT COCONINO, NO s96, INDEPEND- - ENT ORDER OF FOREsTERs. Meets Tuesday nights in Masonic Hall Visit ing members invited to attend the Court meet ing. c. F.. LOBE C. R. LOUIS SPIERs. Recorder FLAGSTAFF LODGE, No. I3. A. O. U. w. 
 Meets every Thursday night. Visiting mem- bers invited to attend. Louis SPIERs C. M FUNSTON, Recorder. Mw
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-19
To Try the Upper Snake

Capt. E. W. Baughman has re-
signed his position with the @. Il.
& n. Railroad Co. and left on sun
days boat for Huntington, where
he will take charge of the steam
boat that is now being constructed
to ply between Huntington and the
Seven Devils, says the Lewiston
Tribune 1t was 81 years ago that
Captain Baugbman first began his
career on the Snake river and now
he goes further up the river to open
it to pioneer navigation. The boat
he will command is 70 feet long
and Il feet beam and is exceedingly
light, Weighing only ten tons and
drawing but eight inches. She will
Gerry IS tons and will make the
first trip about March 18th. The
upper Snake is a rough and diff
cult stream and it is not at al Ger
tain that it can be proftably nag
gated The current is swift and
powerful and frequently resembles
the rapids opposite the stock yards
above Lewiston. Ifthe water should
prove too stout for the steamer she
will be shot through the canyons
like the Norma down TO Lewiston
and thence to Portland, where she
will be taken to pieces and shipped
to the Yukon where Captain
Baughman will navigate her for
the Portland company. Capt.
Baughman is a one-tenth owner in
the enterprise and he will know on
March 10Th whether the upper
Snake proposition is practicable or
whethsr he will cast his destiny
with the fortunes of the Alaskan
gold seekers.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-19
Accidentally Shot.

Harry Ray, a young man driving
a freight team for Jerry Smith, of
Grangeville, last Saturday after,
noon, while caring for his stock at
the @. X. yard, was shot by boy
in an adjoining yard, the ball en-
tering his right breast and inaict-
ing painful but it is thought not
a serious wound. Drs. Morris and
Sterling were called, who probed
the wound, but up to last evening
were unable to locate the ball. 1t
seems that a couple of lads were
shooting at a target in the YARD adj
Joining the o. K. feed stables with
a % calibre target rife, and had
nade several shots without attract
ing any particular attention from
those working about the stables.
Young Bay was out near the pump
which stands probably so feet from
Jhe back fence of the lot, when the
shot was fred that penetrated his
body. He suffered considerable
pain at first, but the doctors soon
allayed that and quoted his fears,
and last reports up to . late hour
last night be was resting very qui-
ctlv.-Lewiston Patriot
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-02-19
Taxes are Now Due.

County Treasurer Manring is
now ready to receipt for 1897 taxes,
which will become delinquent June
l, says the Commoner Half pay
ment Of the real estate may be
made on or before May 81, when
the remaining half will not become
delinquent nor be subject to inter-
est until after November 30. In
terest az the rate Of Is per cent per
annum will be charged from date
of delinquency on ali taxes. 1t is
held that the benefit Of half pay
ment goes only with the descrip-
tons of property on which such
pay ment is noted.
Personal property tax does not
come under the same rule as realty.
No half payment can be made as
in the case Of the latter. The new
law governing its collection reads
as follows: On and after the first
Monday in February succeeding
the levy Of taxes the county treas
urer shall proceed to collect all
personal property taxes, and ifsuch
taxes are not paid on so days no
tice, unless secured by real estate,
he shall distraln sufficient goods
and chattels belonging to the per-
sen charged with such taxes to pay
the same, etc.
1t will thus be seen that personal
property tax must be paid imme-
diately. AS the state supreme
court declared the exemption here.
tofore allowed the head of a family
unconstitutional, prior to the as
sessment Of 1897 nearly every tax
payer will have more or less per
sonal tax for this year
Receipts for road property tax
worked out during the year 1898
will be taken in payment of the
road district or segregated road tax
charged upon the tax rolls of 1897,
and must be handed TO the treas
urer either at the time Of payment
of first half or when full payment
is made