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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
KENTUCKY TAX LAWS.
Important Decision Handed Down By
the Supreme Court

Washington April BIN the United
States supreme court today several cases
interpreting the tax laws of the state of
Kentucky were decided.
The case dealt principally with the laws
affecting the taxation of banks, and an
other with the right to tax bridge property.
The bank cases all grew out of conditions
existing in the city of Greensboro, and all
but one dealt with state banks. The ques-
ton at issue in the state bank cases was
the right-to levy taxes upon the valuation
of franchises or the property of the bank
which had been certified by the state board
appointed to perform this service. This
board was created by an act of the legisla-
ture in 1892 and this legislation was in con-
hct with the act of 1886 known as the Hew-
lit act providing for the taxation of bank
stock at the rate of rs cents on each share
of 800 in full for all state, county and mu-
nicpal taxes. The state banks claimed the
Hewitt act to be in the nature of a con-
tract, and also attacked the newer law on
various grounds. The opinion rendered to-
day sustains the act of 1892, thus affirm
ing the opinion of the Kentucky court of
appeals. Justice White delivered the opin-
ion of the court saying:
"Our conclusion is that there were no ir-
revocable contracts protecting the bank
from taxation, and therefore that the tax
ing law of Kentucky did not violate the
contract clause of the constitution of the
United States"
In the case of the national bank (the
Owensboro National Bank) VS.. the city of
greensboro, involving other points, the
Kentucky court of appeals was reversed.
The state court had held the law applica-
bile to national as well as state banks, but
Its holding was upset in this case because
of the violation of the federal statute re-
quiring that the tax upon national banks
shall be levied upon the shares of stock in
the name of the stockholders.
1t appears that in this case the franchise
and property were taxed
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
RE-INTERMENT OF BODIES.
Exercises at Arlington Will Be of the
Simplest Character.

Washington, April 2.-Arrangements have
been practically completed for the funeral
ceremonies on the occasion of the re.inter.
ment in Arlington cemetery at o clock
thursday afternoon of the remains Of
about $50 soldiers and civilians who lost
their lives either as a result of wounds or
disease in the campaigns of Santiago and
Porto Rico. i.-
The ceremonies will be of the simplest
character Full military honors vii, be
paid the memory of the patriot dead and
all the regular troops in this vicinity. The
District National guard and a battalion of
marines will participate in the ceremonies
at the cemetery. 1o
The remains of 156 of the heroes of the
war have already boon deposited in tents
near the spot selected for their interment
ana 1t is expected that the remaining 900
bodies will be brought on from Jersey civ
tomorrow or next day. The president ard
most of the officials of the administration
in the city will attend the funeral servines.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
THE REASON WHY
Certain People Are Now Working For
Fox and Mcdonald.

The following affidavit, made by ex-Gap-
tain Swain, who served under the Fox ad-
ministration, may explain why certain
element is now working for Mr.. Fox and
the so-called Citizens ticket.
State of Administration County.
Before me, l. H. Benners, a Justice If
the peace, personally appeared j. M Swain,
who being by me duly sworn. deposes and
says on OATH that he was Cay sargent of
police force during the administration of
ID. j. Fox as mayor of Birmingham, that
during that time and while he occupied
that position that D. j. Fox issued to the
police department of the city of Birning-
nam written orders that said police Depart
ment, then under his control, should not
arrest any saloon men for selling liquors
on Sundays at on through their side doors.
or back doors, in the city. Also a written
order for said police department not to ar
rest or raid certain gambling houses that
We're said to be running in the city at that
time, naming said gambling houses in said
order Mayor Fox first gave these orders
orally, and l repeated the fact to the chief
and said chief, S. II. Norton, threatened TO
resign. and that 1 insisted he should not
resign; and 1 obtained from the said d. ].
FOX a written order. signed by him as
ABOVE, In order to protect the police depart.
ment from censure by the public.
]. NJ. SWAIN,
Sworn to and subscribed to before ma
this, April l, 1899.
w /. H. BENNERS I
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04

DRENNEN SUPPORTERS INDIGNANT.
Committee Has Refused to HIlOW Rnu R6pr6S6n-
tatlOn, 6hdN6ng6rS or Watchers
Inside OF the POIIS
Il FAIR and HONEST ELECTION WAS DEMANDED BY
JUDGE JHMES j. BANKS AND HON. JOE MONT
GOM6Ry-THEIR REQUESTS REFUSED
In Direct Violation of the Rules Regulations
Down by the Original Agreement-The sub-Commt
tee Has Attempted to Change the Plan Which
Has Brought Forth the Following Pos
ter Which Was Distributed Over
the City Last Night

At the eleventh hour, to-wit: At 4.30 p.q
m. Monday afternoon, on the eve fethe1
election, the subcommittee of the city Sex5g
ecutive committee, composed of Webb VIII
Crawford John j. Moore, C. F. Dogthit
(who was represented by G. B. BurkhalterRi
Walter L. Howard and Leo Is. Steber,f
adopted resolution CIV. l.. Howard ID *,
senting) without the authority, consent or
knowledge of the city executive committee.
as follows:
Whereas, The democratic primary cleo
ton on April 4, 1885, is to be held in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the State
election laws; and
Whereas. 1t is deemed inadvisable and
impracticable and wholly and utterly i'm
possible to allow large number of persons
inside the various polling places while said
election is being held; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That In conducting the said
election the managers are hereby directed
not to allow any person to come inside the
room at the various polling places during
the holding of the election, except the vo-
tiers when voting and the managers, clerks
and returning officers duly appointed to
conduct said election. .zessl q
This action Of said subcommittee is a
wanton and fragrant violation Of section
ten uW: Of the .'plans adopted, printed and
promulgated by the city executive commit
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
The ROLLING MILLS
In The BIG DEAL
The Great Combination is Now Finally
COlSummated.
FlFTY-FlVE MILLION DOLLARS
Is the Capital Stock That is Named in
the Deal.
ALL MILLS ENTER FREE OF DEBT
And they Include the Birmingham and
Gate City Plants and the Furnaces
of the Pioneer Company-In-
teresting Details.

A great Industrial deal of vast interest to
Birmingham and the district has been
closed.
Several weeks ago The Age-Herald re-
lated the story of the movement to con-
solidate various rolling mills of the coun-
try, and printed the exclusive story that an
expert was In Birmingham for the purpose
of examining into the condition of the two
rolling mills here.
1t was further stated by The Age-Herald
that monetary embarrassment of the
Birmingham rolling mill would be adjusted
to the satisfaction of all persons who were
directly concerned and to the general pub
lie. That statement is now demonstrated
to have been accurate. The Birmingham
rolling mill enters the combination quite
free of debt.
The combination of manufacturers of
merchant bar iron, upon which Chicago
promoters have been at work for several
weeks, is practically consummated, and
within few days the properties will be
taken over by corporation to be organized
under the laws of New Jersey.
The total capitalization will be $4,000 900.
of which s25 900, 900 will be in per cent. GU
mulative preferred stock and $3O,OOO,O0O in
common stock. The properties include all
bar iron manufacturers of Importance west
of Pittsburg. some of the largest being in
the Birmingham iron district.
Extensive iron mines in this section and
In the Mesaba range of the Lake Superior
copper district will be transferred.
Among the many concerns absorbed are
the Birmingham Rolling Mill company, the
Alabama rolling mill at Gate City and the
Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing Compa-
n.y. ell of Birmingham.
Full Det.ns of the Combine
The annual output of the properties talk
en- over is over one million tons of mer-
chant bar iron. In addition to the rolling
mill property there are six blast furnaces
with an annual capacity of about 10000
tons of pig iron.
A portion of the underwriting has been
taken in Chicago, but the New York in
terest will be the largest of outside capt.
tai. The banking houses of Dominick &
Dickerman, and William C. Sheldon K Co.,
of that city, have organized the underwrit
ing syndicate. The company will have a
cash working capital of over $6,5OO,OOO and
all plants taken over will be free of debt
This means that the rolling mills here en-
ter upon a new and greatly enlarged field
of usefulness, with vast capital behind
them.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
|A'l - !! \ 3 :!
TO INCREASE
American Exports Exposition to Be
Held in Philadelphia in September.

A novel exosition will be hed in Phila-
delphia this fall, the first of its kind ever
attempted In this country. 1t will be an
exposition for the promotion and better
ment of Americas export business in all
lines with the various countries Of the
world.
The idea is to have on exhibition, all
American manufactured and raw products.
III which there is any chance of building
up an export business. 1t has been widely
advertised throughout the commercial
world, and over $1,000 foreign houses have
been impressed with the necessity of hav-
ing representatives next fall in Philadel-
phia.
The exposition will be open from Septem-
Der IA to November 30. Splendid buildings
are being erected especially for this exposi-
ton on the banks of the Schuylkin river.
The legislature of Pennsylvania is backing
the movement, and congress has endorsed
the enterprise by appropriating $4,000 for
the purpose of buying samples OF foreign
manufactured goods, to be displayed side
by side with similar American goods. This
comparison, it is thought. will be one of the
best features of the exposition.
1t Is not known yet whether any of the
Industrial concerns around Birmingham
will send exhibits to Philadelphia, but as
Brmingham's export business in various
lines is increasing to such an extent. it
seems not at all improbable that its manu-
facturers will take this important step for
still further increasing 1t.
w. p. Wilson, 233 South Fourth street,
Philadelphia, is the director-general of the
exposition.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
PROF. ALBERT PRINCE
Worlds Champion Mandolinist and
Whistler in the City.

Professor Albert Prince, worlds champion
mandollnist and whistler. of Kansas City,
accompanied by Frank Vogt, of Chicago.
arrived in the city Sunday afternoon on a
tour around the world, and will spend sew
eral days in Birmingham. giving exhibit
tions of their wonderful talent
Professor Prince is very youthful in ap-
pearance, but bears credentials from many
leading newspapers to bear out his claims,
and wears two beautiful gold medals pre-
scented him at the Omaha exposition In
mandolin and whistling contests. So far
he is the only American to enter the words
contest at the Paris exposition He has
Travelled through sixteen states and has
been received everywhere most cordially in
recognition of his artistic ability. His ae-
companist, Professor Vogt, is an adept on
the guitar, and the combination makes
music rarely ever approached by the wan
dering minstrel.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
YELLOW FEVER CASES.
Two Soldiers of the Fourth Tennessee
Have the Disease.

Washington, April 3.-(Special.) 1.-Two sus-
picious cases of fever are among the SOL
diers of the Fourth Tennessee, now de-
tanned in quarantine at Savannah en- route
home.
While they have not been diagnosed final
ly as yellow fever, yet the war department
is acting with the United States Marine
Hospital service in taking the utmost pre-
cautions to prevent the introduction of the
disease in this country.
Consequently the Tennesseeans will most
likely be Detained in quarantine considera-
bly, longer than the usual period of five
days 1t Is practically settled that other
troops coming from the tropics for muster
out will be taken north and held In north
ern quarantine camps until all possible
danger is passed. This is the result of
Surgeon-General Wyman's vigorous efforts
to reduce to a minimum the possibility of
introducing fever here through returning
troops.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
FLAGLER'S FUNERAL.
The Interment Was at Historic Airing.
ton-Many Floral Tributes.

Washington, April 3.-The funeral of the
late Brigadier-General Flagler, chief of
ordnance U. S. A, took place this after
noon. Services at his late residence were
attended by the family and intimate friends
of the deceased. The floral tributes were
very numerous and magnificent, among
them being pieces from President and Mrs.
Mckinley and Secretary and Mrs. Alger.
After the services at the house the casket
was placed upon a light artillery caisson
draped with the American flag and con-
yeyed to Arlington, where the interment
was made. At the grave the services were
of a military character. President McKin-
ley, accompanied by Acknowledgement Cor
bin attended the funeral.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORERs.
Local Union Meets Tonight For Last
Time Before the State Convention.

The Jefferson county local union of
Christian Endeavorers will hold one of its
regular monthly meetings tonight at the
First Presbyterian church.
This is the last meeting that will be hel1
before the state convention meets in this
city, from the 18th to the, 18th of this
month. 1t is very important that all mem
bers should be present tonight, as business
of importance in connection with the con-
vention will come up
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04

tee regulating the holding of this primary
election Section ten QO In reference to
representation, reads as follows:
ANY candidate may be present or have
a representative present at the casting and
counting of the ballots; provided, such
representative must have the written au
thority of the candidate he represents; pro-
Vided that said representative cannot rem
resent any candidate except in the ward in
which said representative is~a voter"
The subcommittee has no right to change
the plan adopted by the whole committee.
thus depriving all candidates of challengers
and watchers; and we therefore call upon
citizens who disapprove of this highland
ed proceeding to prepare their ballots for
the candidates of their choice in duplicate
and deposit the same In a separate box to
be found on the outside of each polling
place which will be under the supervision
of committee of citizens chosen by the
voters at the polls.
w. M. DRENNEN,
c. C. CHILES,
p. I. BRIDGES,
q. LESSER,
a r. /. STONE,
. J.. H, McCARY,.
MIKE McGOVERN.
+ ?. S.-Ths circular was gotten out hur-
rledly after p. m, and every candidate
seen signed same eco
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04

United Confederate Veterans, has received
an order from headquarters IN which &
number of important announcements; ara
made. The department staff as announeed
last year Is retained In its entirety. and all
the members are urged to meet the COM
handing general at the reunion in Charles
ton next month.
1t is also announced that Miss Ethel
Blanchard, of New Orleans, has been ap-
pointed chief maid of honor to Miss Emma
George Hemingway, of Yazoo City, Miss.
the department sponsor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
tom CASON A WINNER.
False Report About His Having With
drawn.

The report which has been circulated to
the effect that Tom Cason had withdrawn
from the race for police commissioner Is
utterly false. He is still in the race, and
In to win. His name is frequently men,
toned as one of the sure winners, and there
is nothing whatever in the report of his
withdrawal except an attempt to hurt his
chances.
His candidacy is receiving most encourag
ing comments, and his many friends and
supporters have no fears as to his cleo
tion. wv
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
strike Is Inevitable

Philadelphia, April 3.-At a conference to-
day between the glass manufacturers of
South Jersey and the officers of the Green
Glass Blowers union the proposition of the
manufacturers was rejected and a strike Is
now said to be inevitable A strike will
affect over 81, 900 men and boys.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
Knights of Labor Meet

meeting of the Knights of Labor of
the SIXTH district was held yesterday in
Bricklaycrs, hall, In Twentieth street. The
meeting was called to order by President
Evans, with about twenty-five delegates
present. The meeting was held behind
closed doors, and nothing was given out
for publication.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
Calico Ball

A delightful affair was given last night
at Concordia hall by the ladies of Con-
cordia society, which, despite the in
clemency of the weather, was largely at
tended. The affair was in the nature of a
calico ball, and dancing was kept up until
a late hour. Quite neat sum was real
lied.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
CuIlman,s Municipal Election

Cullman, April 3.--(special.)-Th city
election passed off quietly. John +. Boyer
was reelected mayor and the presen. city
administration endorsed by a good MAORI
ty. Bogue, Heck, Johnson, Karter, Prime
and Lee wre reelected councilmen Burke
city clerk; Richard, treasurer and Suttcr-
err, tax collector.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
Arrested For Attempte<, swindIe

vincennes, Ind, Aprol S.-Post Office In
spector Hartshorne, Of Cincinnati, today
arrested Abe Rothschild, on charge of
attempting swindle at Princeton, Ind.
Rothschild, it is said, has Just been re
leased from the Missouri penitentiary and
is wanted in Texas and Louisiana on SINH
lar charges.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
Byers Knocked Out Cor

New York. April 3.-George Byers, of
Boston. knocked out Charlie Goff, of Ore
gon, in the second round of what was to
have been twenty-round bout at the
Broadway Athletic club tonight.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04

The attempt to prostitute
religion for political purposes
brought home to where it be-
longs. Birmingham's gentle
as well as Jewish element are
equally indignant. ***
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
Witbdrawn From Handicap

New York, April 3.-The Westchester
Racing Association announces that the fol-
lowing horses have been declared out of
the Metropolitan handicap: Lieber Karl,
Nabob, w. Overton, Lilly Simmons, Hand
Ball and Autumn.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
The Nations Sick Men

Washington, April s.-Ex-secretary Sher-
man continues to gain In health.
Vice-President Hobart barely holds his
own. The latter transacts a little business
each day, but needs almost total rest.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04

be sold May s, and 10 Inclusive. with
final limit May p.
For further information, call on Any
agent Southern railway, or write c. E.
jackson, T. p. A, Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
Important Orders Issued

Atlanta, Ca, April s.-Captain w. d. Ell
lis, who is on the staff of General Stephen
D. Lee, Of the Tennessee department Of
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
Confederate Veterans

The Southern railway will make q YER,
low rate to Charleston, S. c., and return
for the occasion of the Confederate veter-
ans reunion there May 1913. Tickets will
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04

THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes
the cause that produces la grippe The gen.
vine has L. B. O.. on each Tablet, Csc.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
CITY TAX NOTICE.

The books for the collection
of Merchants Tax for the year
1899. will be open on April
LIST, which tax shall become
delinquent on May !, 1899.
GEO. EUSTIS,
Tax Collector.
mar-24-25-2s- 2s-2s-so-3 -april-1-2-4
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04

Colonel ]. ]. Altman went to Livingston
yesterday afternoon. He will return to
morrow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
PERSONAL.
Rev. l.. o. Dawson, of Tuscaloosa, was
in Birmingham yesterday.

w. D. Hendricks, of War Springs; E. E.
Tutwier, of Adamsville, and ]. W. Fran
zen, of Thorsby, were a few of the out of
town merchants in Birmingham yesterday
for the purpose of buying goods
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04
Dr0. t DozIer
SPECIALIST.

S351$ f4SS&Y Cutaneous. We
!: !;
H4% is< nereal, Nervous,
sENN&Nf3$% n Gentle Urinary
~XSNA M and all Chronic
Diseased
BH#s&3 / '#5M DR.. Dozer Is q
T&NXM |, RN graduate in every
NXA AS8eT department. of the
t&AAX medical and sur
- gical sciences and
after % years in constant practice has
achieved an almost national distinction as
the most reliable expert and successful
Specialist In his line of work, which in
cludes all forms of Skin. Blood. Nervous
and Private Diseases. He positively guar
antees to cure Syphilis and Gonorrhoea of
every stage and to restore vigor, stop losses
and make strong again those who have
made themselves prematurely weak, and
cures Structure without cutting or pain.
His treatment for women who suffer from
diseases peculiar to their sex is wonderful
in its potency for speedy relief and perfect
cures.
come to office in person. Question List
and Book sent on request. Consultations
free.
Confidential matters held forever invio-
late.
Best of bank and professional endorse
ments furnished on demand.
PRESS CLIPPINGS.
Birmingham Daily News: DR.. Dozier IL
a physician and surgeon of education, skill
and experience, a man of culture and high
literary attainments. and a gentleman re-
spected by all who know him. He can be
relied on in all matters pertaining to his
profession.
Age-Herald: His CDR. Dozier's) long ex-
perience and approved abilities entitle him
to stand at the head Of the medical pro-
fession.
Alabama Christian Advocate: His CDR,
Dozier'sl professional standing Is unim-
peachable and his character as q GENTLE
man and citizen Is above reproach
Address. DIR. o. r, DOZrER.
Ger. Sd Ave. and 10th ST.. Rirminzhsm. Ala.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04

Vote for J. III. Patton if you
want an honest. straight, con-
sclentious, business Police
Commissioner.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-04

WALTHAM WATCHES
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