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The age-herald., 1901-06-22
BOARD OF CONTROL
 HOLDS A MEETING Merchants Still Discussing the Privilege Tax Question MAY BE CAMPAIGN ISSUE Members of Board of Trade May At tempt to Inject the Question Into
 the Contest for Alderman
 In Second Ward.
MAY BE CAMPAIGN ISSUE

A meeting of the board of control of the Board of Trade was held yesterday after noon and the question of privilege tax upon merchants was discussed at length. The members of the board are opposed to the levying of license tax for the prtvi- lege of doing business in the city of Bir- mingham and want section of the city license schedule repealed. The position taken yesterday is similar to that taken by committee from the Board of Trade which recently appeared before the com mittee of the constitutional convention.
 As a result of the recent discussion Of the tax question it is said that members Of the Board of Trade will inject the subject as an issue in the aldermanic contest in the second ward.
 J. H. Leath, M. V. Joseph and J. D. Collins were appointed as committee to cooperate with the Commercial Club in it's work to raise funds for entertaining the delegates to the convention of the h. ternational Typographical Union, which will be held here in August.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
OF THE SCALE
 COMMITTEE IS READY
Only Few Sections Were Read Yesterday and the Sharp Debates Indicate Hard Fight Before Final
 Agreement is Reached

In speech yesterday afternoon gave rep resentation of the sentiments of this element by saying Let us make demands for number of concessions, and an in- crease Of wages. It will not hurt us to demand better prices for our work, even if we do not get them."
 No definite statement can be given as to the contents of the report now being con sidered by the convention further than outlined in the above statements.
 At the morning session of the conven- tion yesterday the committee on resolu- tions made it's report. A number of reso- lutions were incorporated in this report, but no suggestion could be secured as to their relations, owing to the fact that the report was read and discussed in executive session.
 It was stated, however, that one resolu- tion had reference to the St. Vincent s Hospital and the Sisters in charge of the institution. This resolution was in the nature of praise and thanks for attentions shown miners of the district.
 The days session was concluded at o'clock when an adjournment was taken until this morning. Just before the dele gates left the hall President Flynn ask ed the members to be exceedingly guard ed as to the manner in which they dis cussed the acts of the convention. He asked that no mater talked of in the hall be spoken of outside the doors of the building.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

The report of the scale committee was rendered the miners convention yester- day afternoon immediately after the ses- sion was called to order at 1 o'clock The report Is lengthy and covers all ques- tions fully
 Only a few sections of the report were considered during the session, and the de- bate over all the questions that arose shows that a hard fight will be made in the convention before a final report is agreed upon A number of the more con- servative members of the convention are fighting for a. scale which will have no increase of wages in the demands.
 The miners who are doing this fighting argue that the dullness of coal markets and the introduction of oil as a fuel tend to place the operators in position where they are forced to close down their mines. They state that if the scale Is not in- creased It is possible that these mines would not be closed down. They are fight ing every clause which seeks to change the present scale to any marked de- gree.
 On the other hand, there are large number of members, and probably ma- jority of the convention compose this number, who assert that the operator should be forced to pay more for mining. This element insists that demands for in- crease in wages and other concessions De submitted to the operators. One member
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The age-herald., 1901-06-22
DAIRYMEN WERE
 ILLEGALLY TAXED
Fourteen Discharged by Judge
 Feagin Yesterday
CITY LOSES ABOUT S2OO
The Ordinance Was Passed in an Irreg uIar Manner By the City Council and the DaIrymen Could Not
 Be Held.

In the Inferior Criminal Court fourteen dairymen were brought before Judge Feagin yesterday and discharged after answering charges against them for vio- lating the ordinance regulating the sale of milk in the city of Birmingham.
 The ordinance fixes an annual license rate upon the dairymen of s for ten COWS or under and $1O for any number of cows over that number. This the dairymen re- fused to pay and they were brought be- fore Judge Feagin to show why they had not complied with the city law.
 The defendants, who were represented by A. o. Lane, claimed that the ordinance was illegal, null and voil on account Of irregularity in the proceedings of the City Council After listening to an able argu- ment Judge Feagin discharged the follow ing defendants:
 J. b. Fuqua, W. H. Fuqua, A. F. Schools, A. Gist, A L. Hinds, W. O. Bar clift, J. A. Miller, W. c. Hunter, s. O. Yarbrough, c. R. Tinker, c. N. Owens, J. II. Berry, J. F. D. May, w. A Jecks. Through the error of the councilmen the city loses over s20o in licenses.
 The point raised by MT. Lane was that under the rules adopted by the city coun- cil the yeas and nays were not called on a vote to suspend the rules prior to the passage of the ordinance by the city council. It seems that the milk ordinance was not referred to committee, that the rules were suspended and it was put on it's passage. The vote on the ordinance was regular, but on the suspension of rules the yea and nay votes were not re- corded. MT. Lana cited numerous author ities on the question and when he had concluded the judge agreed with him.
 The defendants were also made to ans- wer to a violation of section of the same ordinance, which requires skim or sepa- rated milk that is sold to be sold or held for sale in any way within the corporate limits of Birmingham by any firm, person or corporation, shall contain not less than per cent. of milk solids, exclusive of butter fats, and that buttermilk shall con- tain not less than 8.51 per cent. of milk solids, exclusive of butter fats.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
"BALDY" DAVIS
 CASE IN COURT Hearing in the Proceedings Against Officer Johnson BEFORE JUDGE COLEMAN Attorneys Argue That Johnson Is Not a Public Officer, But an EmpIoye
 of the Police Commission
 of Birmingham.
BEFORE JUDGE COLEMAN

Arguments were yesterday submitted to Judge Coleman of the Circuit Court in the quo warranto proceedings against Po- liceman John Johnson. The proceedings which seek to oust Officer Johnston from his position on the police force of Bir- mingham were instituted by A. H. Davis, otherwise known as "Baldy' Davis.
 It is charged by Davis that Johnson, being a nonresident of Birmingham un- lawfully holds his office as policeman. Attorneys for Davis argued this point at length and cited section of the old City Code which says that officers must be residents of the city of Birmingham.
 Attorneys for Johnson argued that he was merely an employe of the Board of Police Commissioners and that he could not be considered a public officer. It was again argued that the Police Commission Is a body created by the Legislature to regulate the police department of Bir- mingham and that when such law was passed all previous laws were repealed
 Johnson's attorneys further maintained that as the Police Commission is respon- sible for Johnson's election, that body shoul be made party to this suit.
 After considerable discussion the case was submitted and Judge Coleman took the matter under advisement. He will render a decison later.
 The case against Johnson Is merely a test case and if Davis is successful sev- eral other suits will follow.
 Davis Is a saloon keeper and 1t is claimed by the officers that he is naxious to be rid of them on account of several raids made on his place
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
Clerk of the Board of Revenue Getting
 Books In Shape.

The clerk of the Board of Revenue is getting his books in shape for the meet ing of the board of equalization on July 8. Back Tax Commissioner Thompson has had several cases dockesed and many raises will probably be made over the tax assessments of last year.
 MT. Thompson was questioned yesterday concerning the probable amount of raises he would make. He said that MT. Wet more,- his predecessor, had raised taxa ble property between ss,OoO.Oo0 and A0oo.- 900. My raises will probable not amount to more than half that amount" said MT. Thompson.
 Among the persons who have been noti- fled to appear before the board of equali- zation are property owners from all classes. No discrimination has been made.
 The hearing of the cases will begin on July 8. and the board will be kept at work for more than a month.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Nashville. 12; Selma, 1.

Selma, June ial.)-Nashville won the second game of the series in very easy style this afternoon before about HOO fans. The Selma club played in a very listless manner, and made as many errors as they did hits. The errors were made at critical stages when they counted. and Nashville made nearly two runs on every error. Baker for Selma pitched in very poor form, while Saunders pitched In fine shape, but Selma got enough hits to have won the game If they had not made so many errors. Score: R.H. D. Selma .. .... .... 70 o O 1 0 0 0 O. 1 9 8 Nashville .. .. .. a o 0 6 3 0-12 Il 3
 Batteries-Baker and Harlow; Saunders and Fisher.
 Summary-Two- Base Hits-Ballentyne. Stolen Bases-Dalrymple g. Abbaticchio and Fisher. Double Plays-Valdois 10 Fender, Abbaticchio to Ballentyne. Ken nedy to Abbaticchio to Ballentyne. Bases on Balls-Of Baker 3. Hit by Pitched Ball-BalSer 1. Struck Out-By Baker ?, by Saunders ?. Left on Bases-Selma T. Nashville '. Umpire-Johnstone. Time 1:40.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
"LA Musc-TTE" TONIGHT.
F'.a, Performance t Lakeview-At- e-xrt,ss W ieviIlc SpeciaIties.

The Elite Opera Company will give it's last performance of La Mascotte at Lakeview tonight, and will close their first weeks engagement with an elabor- ate programme.
 Besides the regular opera, which by the way Is one of the most popular of all comic operas, there will be several most attractive features introduced. MT. Walter Drennen will make his first ap- pearance of the summer since his success full Boston engagement of the past nine months in a group of attractive songs.
 distinct novelty fo: Lakeyiew will be a vaudeville sketch by the inimitable Harry Lightwood and Miss Flora Shep- herd. This sketch is one MT. Lightwood brought with him from Australia, and will be a pronounced hit. It will be> pro- duced tonight only.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
MISS SCHOLARS
 SPLENDID VOICE Brilliant Recital Last NightEn- joyed by Large and Appre-
 ciative Audience

Miss Norma Scholar, who is home from New York for the summer. gave . charming song recital at Elks' Hall last night. She was greeted by quite a large audience and was applauded generously after each number.
 With two years of close and intelli- gent study under one of New York's most distinguished teachers. Miss School ar has developed into an artist. She made an excellent impression here last sum- mer, but since then her improvement has been wonderful. Her voice, originally alto, then mezzo-soprano, is now a clear, full compassed soprano. With two or three more years of study. this gifted young woman is almost sure to stand in the front rank of her profession, and be known as one of Americas greatest prima donnas.
 Miss Scholars programme was well chosen. There was a nice balance be- tween the light romantic and the classic schools which gave the singer an oppor- tunity of revealing her versatility. She opened with Arditfs Love in Spring time"-a beautiful, tricksy song. This was followed by a pathetic Irish folk song Then came group of little gems and then songs by Schubert.
 Part II opened with great aria from Verdis Aida, In which Miss Scholars vocalization was severely but success fully tested Other fine tests were in Mas sinet's "Elegie' and Gounod's ITO Spring." The programme closed with "I Bracio'', by Arditi-a dashing, showy piece. with grand bravura passages. which the fair artist executed with mar velous ease.
 Miss Scholars intonation was always true and her phrasing was always mus icianly.
 Miss Corrie Handley was the accom- panist, which is as much as to say that Miss Scholar was ably supported. The concert was for the benefit of the Chris tian church.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
IN THE COURTS.
Jury Made MistriaI In the Case of Mur-
 ray vs. K. C., M. & B.

In the Circuit Court yesterday the jury made a mistrial in the case of Mrs. Mur- ray against the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad Company.
 In the Criminal Court James Gwin was acquitted on a charge of seduction. The following convictions were made: Annie Jones and Ida Jones, vagrancy; Arthur Edwards, burglary and grand larceny; Robert Lee, Jim Kid, grand larceny; Frank Hamilton and Stone Mountain Kidd, assault and battery.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
MAYOR SENDING
 OUT INVITATIONS
Many Prominent Persons Asked to Take Part in Corner
 Stone Laying Exercises

J. c. Murray, private secretary to Mayor Drennen, yesterday mailed a large number of invitations to prominent men of the city and state to participate in exercises in connection with the lay ing of the cornerstone of the new city hall. The ceremony will take place one week from today, and an interesting pro- gramme will be arranged by the commit tee in charge. Among others expected to be present are Governor Jelks, Hon. John B. Knox and Hon. Wiley Tunstall, who have been invited to attend and deliver short addresses.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

Editors En Route.-Members of the Alabama Press Association, after fin ishing their labors at Montgomery, passed through Birmingham last night en route to San Francisco and other cities in the far West. There were about ninety persons in the excursion party, and they are anticipating great pleasure on their journey to the Pa cific coast.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Green Lake, Wisconsin.

Has fine yachting, golf links. good hotels and is cool all summer. Lake Geneva, Waukesha, Milwaukee. Madison. Devils Lake, Neenah. Ashland, Wis: Marquette, Gogebic Lake. Mich; St. Paul, Minne- apolis. Duluth, Lake Minnetonka, or White Bear Lake, Minn., are delightful places at which to spend your vacation. Low rates, via Chicago & North Western Ky Hints to Tourists on application to any Ticket Agent. or 4s N. Prior St.. Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Mexican's Body Found.

Mena, Ark, June 21.-The body of Louis Hoyo, a Mexican restaurant keeper, was found in we'll in the northern part of town today by Mrs. Eggleston. His neck was broken. Many bruises on the body indicated that he had been murdered. Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Springer and Miss Margaret Davis were arrested to await examination.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

Brooklyn, June H-(National League.)- The Brooklyns made twenty-six hits for a total of thirty-four bases against Clncin- nati today and won in a canter. Score:
 R.H.E. Cincinnati. .... 0120O00O0-3 5 Brooklyn.... ... ....1 1417160 +-21 26 Batteries-Parker and Peitz; Kennedy and Mcclure.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Evergreen.

Evergreen, June 21.-Cspecial)-The board of control of the Southwest Ala bama Agricultural School has elected the following trustees for the ensuing year: Prof J. A. Lanier, principal; Profs. c. W. Vaughan. Duncan and Cory and Misses Ethel King. Sarah Bruner, Mary Sampey and Willie Cunningham. Miss Kate Jones will conduct the music de- partment. The past year has been the most successful in the hitory of this school
 A few cases of scarlet fever appeared in the Orphans Home last week, but fortunately did not spread.
 Rev w A Taliaferro and wife of Furman, Ala, visiting friends iu Evergreen.
 Misses Sadie and Roberta Groom of Montgomery are visiting relatives in Evergreen.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
SANDERS IS DEAD.
The Negro Who Was So Badly Burned
 Died Yesterday.

John Sanders, the negro switchman who was so badly burned by the explosion Of a hot pot at the Alice furnace Thursday morning died yesterday from the effects of his injuries.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow' s Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and is TWenty-fiye cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Chicago. 4; Philadelphia. 0.

Philadelphia, June a. - (American League)-Inability to hit Griffith result ed in a shut out for the home club. At tendance 1881. Score:
 R.H. E. Chicago :. .. .... ..010001020- 8 1 Philadelphia .. .. % 0 70 00-0 6 1 Batteries-Griffith and Sullivan3 Piatt and PoWera
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Philadelphia, 4; St. Louis, 1.

Philadelphia, Pa, June H.-(National League)-St. Louis could do nothing with orth's pitching and the locals won in a close and interesting game. Harper was relieved after the first inning by Jones. Attendance 765 Score: RH.E. St. Louis .... ..... 100000 0[ ' o Philadelphia .... .. ..2 0 1 0 % A 12 l
 Batteries-Jones, Harper and Nichols; Orth and Mcfarland.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

pr. McFerrin Has Returned.-Dr. P. McFerrin has returned from Gads den and will occupy his pulpit at the First Methodist Church, Sunday.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
New York, 8; Pittsburg, 2.

New York. June 21.-(National League.) The New Yorks played splendidly today, scoring a clever win over Pittsburg. Score: R.H.E. New York .... .. ....o 0021 100'-3 g Pittsburg .... .. ....0 1 o 0 0 o o 0-2 5 2
 Batteries-Taylor and Bowerman; Phil lipi, Wiltz and Zimmer.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

Marriage Licences.--Marriage H. censes have been issued to Joe D. Goodwin and Miss Medina McDaniel, John W. Duckey and Miss Carrie Weed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Score by innings


 Birmingham. ..... ....0210020O0 0&7 Chattanooga -. .... Il 40 900 0-5
 Summary-Earned runs: Birmingham, 4; Chattanooga, 3. Left on bases: Birming- ham. 10; Chattanooga, 6. Stolen bases: Moss, Durrett, Whistler. Two base hits: Moss, Martin, LaRocque, Kalkhoff, Dur rett, Taylor, Wentz. Double plays: Veitch to LaRocque to Veitch; Moss to Le- Rocque: Clifford to Whistler, 2. Bases on balls: or Gillen. 4; off Bruner, B. Struck out: By Gillen, 2. Time of game two hours. Attendance. 1000. Umpire, Curran.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Boston, 4; Cleveland, 3.

Boston, June N.-(American League)- Boston won the game in the third in- ming, two hits and three errors netting them three runs. Attendance 2995. Score:
 R.H.E. Boston :. 103O0o00s4 8 2 Cleveland .. 0011000-3 10 8 Batteries-Lewis and Shreckengost; Bowling and Wood.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
THE CITY.

Picinc and Barbecue.-The Avondale Volunteer Fire Department will give a picnic and barbecue at Avondale Park today.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

If warm weather makes you feel weary you may be sure your system needs cleansing. Use Prickly Ash Bitters be- fore the hot weather arrives; it will put the stomach, liver and bowels in order and help you through the heated term.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Washington, 8; Milwaukee, 0.

Washington, June A. = American League)-Milwaukee won by punching hits in the second and fourth innings Carrick relieved Gear in the second. Score:
 R.H. E. Washington .... 70 0 o 0 0 r. 1S D Milwaukee :. ... 70 0 3 002 0 0-lO 5 Carrick and Grady; Reidy and Maloney.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Baltimore. 4; Detroit. 3

Baltimore, June H.-(American League) -McGinnity had the better of a pitchers battle. Attendance 2294. Score:
 R.H.E. Baltimore .. 20O0110t4 8 8 Detroit .. .. .... % O. 0 o 0 0-3 5 3 Batteries-McGinnity and Robinson; Cronin and Shaw
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Actors Contribution.

London, June n.-w. W. Astor has con- tributed f5ooo to the Queen Victoria Jubi- lee nurses fund.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Boston, 5; Chicago, 3.

Boston, June 21-(National League.)- Boston made 1t five straight from Chi cago. Attendance, 300. Score:
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Four Fast Double Plays Were Made and The Game Abounded In Bril- liant Plays-Umpire Curran
 Did Very We'll Indeed.
Southern League Standing.
Yesterdays Games.

At Birmingham-Biriningha q; Chat tanooga, 5.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
(. M. Burkhalter & Co.

Gall upon us if you want-a ce- ment sidewalk laid. 8 street graded, macadamized or paved, curbing laid, a storm or sanitary sewer built or any class of paw ing.
 We do everything to improve, grade or build streets or walks. Office, room 10, ChaIffOux Bldg.
 346 Bell
 Telephones a4s Peoples.
 37 Peoples. (. M. Burkhalter X Co.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

Martin made himself solid with the fans yesterday when he ran back of the car riages and captured a long foul fly from Roth's bat.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

Moss and Mills each got four hits in the game, and they came when needed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Brooklyn, 21; Cincinnati, 3.

LaRocque got F put outs and Whistle 21 in yesterdays game.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

Moss shortstop work is the best in the league. He cuts off several hits in nearly every game. He is not only a great in- fielder, but knows how to work opposing pitchers.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

At selma-Nashville, 12; Selma, 1.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

Games at Memphis and New Orleans postponed until tomorrow
The age-herald., 1901-06-22
Diamond Notes.

MT. Curran who officiated as umpire yesterday, is a brother of Jack Curren of this city, and is an old ball player.
The age-herald., 1901-06-22

The batteries today will be Brandt or Wilhelm and Kalkhoff for Birmingham, and Dolan and Roth for Chattanooga.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-03-19
New Star Wonder.

As soon as the attention of the
world was called to the matter the
photographs of the heavens, which
are taken at Harvard College every
evening and fled away, were con-
shifted, and there the photograph
on Feb. IS, showing the modest
little spark which has how grown
into the brig htest new star that
has been discovered since 1872
The new star is near the border Of
the Milky Way, in the cOnstella-
ton Perseus. 1t is of peculiarly
blush white color. The scientists
make some astounding statements
in regard to the new star, and say,
for instance, that it is so far away
from the world that it has taken
the light ninety eight years to dart
across the abyss of space to the
earth. 1t il the theory that some
dead giant of the Skies-a body
supposed to be many times as large
AS the earth-was cast into Il cloud
of vapOr and star dust and that the
friction set it ON fire.-IOwa State
Register.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-03-19
Election Notice.
Getty ELECTION.)

In accordance with the prOviS-
ions of the laws of the State of
Texas, providing for Municipal
Elections, an election is hereby or
dered to be held in each Of the
Four wards of this city as requir
ed by law on Tuesday the 2ud. day
of April, A. d. 1901, for the pur-
pose of eIecting the following Off
GERS, to wit:
One Alderman for Ward No. l..
One Alderman for Ward No. 2.
One Alderman for Ward No. 3.
One Alderman for Ward No. f.
The said election will be held at
the following places:
LIST. Ward-At the house of
Joaquin TrevinO on st. Charles
street, between Fourth and Fifth
streets.-PreSiding officer, Louis
K0walski.
2nd. Ward. Corner of Eliza
beth and Tenth streets, opposite
the post office building Presid-
ing officer, Santos VaIdeS, ST.
Bird. Ward In City Hail.
Presiding officer IL. Reyes.
4th. Ward.-In the Leahy build
ing, corner of Jefferson and Fif-
tenth Streets.-Preslding officer,
j. /. P. Franklin.
THOMAS CARSON, Mayor.
Brownsville, March End. 1901.