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The age-herald., 1901-10-09

people contains a clause which limits all franchises not to exceed thirty years
 Hence if the assembled wisdom of the State, as represented in the late consti- tutional convention, placed itself on record in the organic law against fran chising without time limitation, how is it
 possible for our city fathers not to heed that recommendation? It is my opinion
 that upon mature reflection they will
 do so.
 The Birmingham Railway, Light and
 Power Company has thus far received a
 great deal more than should have been
 given. From a business point of view
 the case is like this: The properties of
 the Birmingham Railway, Light and
 Power Company are capitalized at $11,- 100000. How that capitalization was ar
 rived at no one can, with certainty. say,
 unless access to their books can be had
 But without possibly doing any injustice one may get fair idea how this capitali-
 zation of $11.0OO,000 was reached
 The gas plant may be put in at g, ,O00,-
 900, electric light and power plant at
 S1, ,0OO000; we have thus left $8,000O0O to
 represent the capitalized value of its
 railway lines In and out of the city.
 These lines are claimed to be, in round figures, 100 miles which would mean ESQ., 900 per mile. We should now try to find
 out how many miles of railway 1t owns
 in the city limits. We can best do so by estimating how many miles 1t owns and operates outside of the city limits. I es- innate as follows: Miles, East Lake, outside of city (estimated) 12 Ensley, outside of city .. .... 12 Bessemer and Powderiy lines, outside oi ci.y '..'....,. .......... .-.......... "A North Birmingham, outside of city,. 4
 Gate City, outside of city ........ I Lakeview line is believed to be in city
 limits, hence 59 miles of railway outside of city limits, thus leaving Al miles of railway in the city limits, which at $S0 900 per mile would give 1t a capitalized yalu- alton of s3,2sO,00O If we place the capi- talized valuation of the gas and electric light plants at $2,OoO,0oO and s1, ,O0O 900, re- spectively, we get capitalized valuation
 of s6,2s0,0o0 of its properties within the city.
 These properties are assessed as fol- lows
 Street railway Gin city) ........... .$173 $40 Gas plant ........ ..-....... ........ 200, 900 Electric power plant ....... 2o4,o94 s577, 4s4 Upon which valuation the city received
 in taxes for 1900 $5774 and license $2507, ag-
 gregating $S2S1. If now the $6, 6,2sO. 900 capi- talized valuation of the company proper ties in the city is a fair relative value of | their entire properties in and out of the city. the company does not carry the proper amount of burden as compared with the individual taxpayer. It is my
 opinion that the assessable value of these
 properties within the city should be at least $4,0Oo,OO0 which at l per cent is s4o,- 900 per annum as tax. and s25O7 as li- cense would give the city s42,507. Thanking you in advance. beg to re-
 mains, yours respectfully.
 OLIVER CHALIFOUX. Rirr1iD oh
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
Entries for Today.

First Race-The fourth annual hurdle two miles. Matt Simpson, 157; Hopeful 153; Charawind, 147; Miss Mitchell, 139; The Abbe, 13S; Kufa, 137.
 Second Race-Five-eig mile, handi- cap, eclipse course. Knight of Rhodes 12S; Paul Clifford, 116; May w., 112; Ger vera, 110; Isia, 1O9; Francesca, 107; Belle of Lexington, 106; Lady Uncas, Rowdy, Prophetic 99; Albert, 9S; Brandy Smash, 97 Bigotry, Busy Lady, Honolulu His Royal Highness, 95; Zirl, 92; Lady HIly- rood, Ante Up, 90; Connie. SS; Shark, 95. Third race, the Sixth Hurricane, five eighths of mile of the Eclipse course Setauket, Missile, Anak, Reformer, 106; Musidora, 107; Presumption, 104; Tact, 103; Andalusian, 102; Bon Mot, 105; Femesole 100; Destitute. 99; Darlington, 97; Lady Godiva, Cassville, 95; Nissequoque Bijou, Lemoyne, Joy Maker 92; Lischen, ST.
 Fourth race, six. and a half furlongs of the Withers mile-Cameron, Bells Com moner. Andy Williams, 115; Deresseke, Ben Howard, 113; Brunswick, 112; Gib- son Light Chiffon, Setauket. no; Bessie Mccarthy, 107.
 Fifth race, the Withers mile-Anna Dar- ling, 115; Round Up, 112; The Driver, Kalif, 10s; Lamp O'Lee, Lord Pepper. 1O4;
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
At Chicago.

Chicago, October 8.-Bessie Spahr fright ened everything except Nellie Wardell and South Trimble out of the Forward stake at Harlem today and then won with ease from South Trimble. Abe Franks owner believes his horse could not carry 126 pounds against the Ally and withdrew his youngster. Just before the race Bes- sic Sphar changed owners for a consid- eration of S7500. Pigeon Post was backed heavily in the second race and won With three lengts to spare, Weather warm; track fast
 First race, five furlongs-Step Onward 90 (R. Steele), IS to 10, won; Zabia nb (Coburn), 1S to 2. second; Lawrence M. Ill Nandry), 20 to l, third Time: 1;O1 2-5. Second race, six furlongs-Pigeon Post 10S (Dominicl), to g. won; Boomerack 100 CT. Knight), 16 to 5. second; Lady Id- ris 9S I. Jackson), to l, third. Time: 1I4 2-5
 Third race, six furlongs-Irish Jewel 1Oe (Robertson), 10 to 1, won; Delmarch 100 (Coburn), to 1, second; Impromptu 1O2 (KnighD, to 1, third. Time: 1:13 3-5.
 Fourth race, six fur1ongs-Henry Best 100 Doss), to 1, won; w. J. Deboe 101 (Knight), to 5, second; Merriment 91 QL. Jackson), 16 to 5, third. Time: 1:13 1-5.
 Fifth race, seven furlongs, the For ward stake-Bessie Spahr 112 (Dominick), to 2, won; South Trimble 115 (Coburn), g to ?, second; Nellie Waddell 105 (Wink- field), 9 to 2, third. Time: 1:26 2-5.
 Sixth race, mile and one-sixteenth-Re- seda IA (Dominick), to L won; MacGyle 99 (Coburn), ' to 5, second; Flying Tor pedo 90 (Birkenruth), 3 to l, third. Time: 1:45 3-5.
 Seventh race, mile and one-eighth- Judge Redwine 97 1. Jackson), 4 to l, won; John McGurk 90 CR. Steele), ' to B. second; Valdez 9S (Coburn), to 10, third Time: 1:52 3-5.
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
At St. Louis.

St. Louis, October 8.-Mud larks had an inning at the Fair Grounds today. Favor ties and second choices split the card equally.
 First Race-Five furlongs selling, Oakling, 106 (Dale), g to 2, won; Maxille, 103 QHroxler), to 1, second; Andes, 103 Dugan), 12 to l, third. Time, 1;03%.
 Second Race-Six and a half furlongs, selling. Jordan, 95 (O'NeiD. to 5, won; Revoke, 116; HothersolD, 30 to 1, second; Sam Lazarus. 116 (Dale), to l. third. Time, 1:22A.
 Third Race-Six furlongs, selling. Jake Weber, 106 (Dale) 6 to 5, won Ciales, JOS (F'auntleroy), to l, second Nearest, 102 (Troxler) 6 to 1, third. Time, 1:16A.
 Fourth Race--Mile and sixteenth, purse Antole, 95 (Fauntleroy), to 1, won; Found, 101 (ONeiD, g to 10, second; Albert F. Dewey, 95 (Davis), 12 to l. third. Time, 1:50.
 Fifth Race-Mile and one-eighth, sell ing. South Breeze, 106 (O'NeiD, 5 to g. won; Marcy, 1O6 (Dale), 4 to l, second Tea Gown. 104 Dugan), to 1. third. Time, 1:5S.
 Sith Race-Mile, selling. Syncopated Sandy, 106 (Troxler), to l. won; Belle of Elgin, 97 e. Taylor), 30 to 1, second; :; Bean. 97 Fauntleroy), to 1, third. Time, 1:45A.
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
At Lexinuton,

Lexington, Ky, October S.-The three opening events of the Kentucky Trotting Association meeting here today were won in straight heats, though each was hard fought to the wire In the Kentucky fu- turity. value S16OOO, Walnut Hall, the favorite. could do no better than lap with Peter Stirling around the circle and finish a half length behind. Peter Stir ling was forced to do his best in each heat, Hawthorne succeeding to second place In the third when Walnut Hall broke in the stretch and making the clip home furious The starts were exception ally good, and at all stages the contest was beautiful, the leaders being abreast much of the time.
 Dan Patch was favorite in the Tennes- see 2:os pace, and was never in danger, though Shadow Chimes pressed him at the wire. Confessor and waupun pushed Captor three heats in 2:09% Confessor finished short nose in the second, and a head In the third heat. Waubun was a string tip till the finish of the last heat, and much money was placed accordingly. Five thousand people were present Sum- maries:
 The Tennessee 2:OS class race. purse $3OO0-Dan Patch, b. h. by Joe Patchen (M. Henry) won; best time 2:O5. Shadow Chimes, Masette, Win Leyburn. Little Squaw, Major Muscovite and The Ad- miral started.
 Kentucky futurity for three-year-olds, value $16000-Peter Stirling, oh. E. by Baron More (Chandler), won; best time 2;111s. Walnut Hall. Hawthorne, Mary P. Layburn, Grace Arlington and Hixie Al 1erton started.
 PIP class, trotting, purse $150O-Captor br. g. by Electric Bell (Marvin), won; best time 2:09A. Confessor, Miss Whitney, Miss Duke, Dan T. W'subun, Palm Leaf Charley Mac and Dorothy Redmond started.
The age-herald., 1901-10-09

the ordinance for the above number of blocks at that figure she dispossesses herself for a mere pittance of the most valuable asset belonging to the people,
 If this franchise Is granted as applied for 1t is gone forever.
 First-I hold that it Is the duty of our city administration to place a time limit of not more than thirty years upon this franchise, which will be the law as soon as the new constitution is ratified next month.
 Second-Not to grant any franchise at all unless a time limit is placed upon the franchise already given, thus giving the city an opportunity of getting control of property which, in after years, will be- come & most valuable asset for the bene- fit of the people.
 Third-If the franchise is granted for the seventy-eight blocks a time limit should be inserted, requiring the con struction of roadbed and equipment and operation within that time; and if not compiled with, the franchise is to revert to the people.
 The city should require a compliance with these three demands.
 First-Because 1t Is wrong in morals and the gravest injustice to our children to give away such valuable assets in per- petuity.
 Second-The compensation proposed is trife compared with what other munich palities obtain for similar franchises. Third-No franchise should ever be sold or given without containing a clause en- abling the city to become the owners of these franchises upon a fair and equita- ble basis to be arrived at by disinterested persons
 A prominent capitalist who Is interested in the new Steel City Railway, the fran chise of which extends through Besse- mer, Ensley, Pratt City, Adamsville and Blossburg, has submitted a proposition to the Board of Trade saying that if the city of Birmingham grants the new Steel City Railway thirty-year franchise at s1Oo per block. not over 5-cent rate will be charged to Pratt City and Ensley, and lower rate will be given to workmen and others who purchase monthly tickets. If the city grants the franchise that is now pending in the judiciary committee of the City Council to the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company, over seventy-eight blocks of the city streets. there cannot be room for a competitive line.
 Our able Mayor, Hon. W. M Drennen, has always advocated, both in press and public utterances, the municipal owner ship of public utilities, acquiescing in the peoples sentiments with his strong and honest policy. And I feel confident he will be on the peoples side when the question of franchises comes up at the next City Council meeting. JOHN w. O'NEILL, Vice President Board of Trade and Com mercial Club.
 Birmingham, October 8.
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
HENO AT [ ID 1
 WINS RURAL STAKE Made Most of the Running
 and Gets $20.0OO THE TRACK WAS FAST Race Was the Feature Event of the Opening Day of the Westchester
 Association's Fall Meeting.
 Big Crowd Out.
THE TRACK WAS FAST

New York, October 8. Clarence H. Mackay's Heno, second choice at to 1, won the rich Matron stake of $29OOO at Morris Park today. He made most of the running and won cleverly from Wm. c. Whitney's Yankee, the Futurity win ner. The race was the feature event of the opening day of the West Chester Racing Association's fall meeting and a big crowd was in attendance. The track was fast.
 The Matron stake was run as the third race and sixteen high-class youngsters faced the starter. Gold Seeker and Clon- Champagne were added. The Whitney pair, Yankee and King Hanover, were coupled favorites at to 1, while Heno was a strong second choice. Baron was in demand at SNto 1, while 10 to l or bet ter could be had against the others. Af- ter short delay they were sent off to a good start, and the Whitney pair, Heno and Whisky King practically had the race between them all the way. They had all the speed and fought desperately for the mastery, but through the last furlong IltiiO OIeW away Witu Ouoh ioOhlhB around and won cleverly by two lengths. Turner rode Yankee out with whip and spur and took second place half length before Whisky King. Summary:
 First race one mile = McMeekin 126 (o'Connor), ' to 10. won; McAddie 11S (Woods), to 5, second; Raffaello 11S Odom, 10 to l, third. Time: 1:41.
 Second race five and one-half furlongs -Nametor 112 CMounce), 10 to l, won; Ronald 112 (Shaw), 6 to B. second; Blank ct 112 (O'Connor), to 1, third. Time: 1.06 4-5.
 Third Race--Matron stake, value $20, 900, six furlongs. Heno, 122 (Odom), 8 to l. won; Kankee 129 (Turner), 20 to 1. sec ond Whskey King. 125 (Shaw), 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:111A
 Baron, Pentecost, King Hanover, Mas terman Fly Wheel, Luxcasta Rock Water, Peninsula, Caughnawaga, Cham pagne, Northern Star, Par Excellence and Emshee ran.
 Fourth Race-The Manhattan handicap, six furlongs. Musette, 100 (Wonderly), F to l. won; Red Path, 109 (Woods), g to 2, second; King Pepper 9S (Redfern), to 1, third Time, 1:12.
 Fifth Race-The Jerome handicap, mile and a quarter. Blues, (Shaw), to 10, won; Baron Pepper, 106 (Woods), 12 to 1, second; Hernando, Ill (OConnor), 3 to 1, third Time, 2:04%.
 Sixth Race-One mile. Criterian, 93 CH. Michaels), 5 to 1, won; Astor, 104 co. Thompson), 15 to 1, second; Alpen, 106 (Wonderly), 12 to 1, third. Time, 1:40.
The age-herald., 1901-10-09

Dickson delivered the address of well come on behalf of Hot Springs, which was responded to by R. R. Poole of Alabama and B. w. Kilgore of North Carolina. R. B. Evans was called to the chair, while President Hill .deliv- cred his annual address. Harvey Jor- don, president of the Cotton Growers Association of Georgia, was invited to address the meeting, and in his re- sponse reviewed the last meeting of the farmers national congress, held in South Dakota. MT. Jordan offered a resolution that the United States undertake the construction of the Me araguan canal, independent of all other powers, which was unanimously adopted. The meeting then adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
Five Suit Specials.

50 Black Cheviot Suits, coat satin romaine lined, skirt full fiared, velvet collar; value s12.50, special 8.e5 35 Misses Covert Cloth Suits, double-breasted Eton coat, skirt fiounced flare, colors tan, castor, oxford and blue mix; worth $15, special 1925 25 Misses Venetian Cloth Suits, jacket satin lined, skirt fiounce trimmed in bands of satin, colors navy, red, castor and brown;
 worth $17.50, special 12.45 25 Ladies Black Cheviot Suits, both double-breasted, tight fitting and fly front jacket, skirt fiounced and lined with extra quality per caline, jacket taffeta lined; worth $20, special f4.o5
 20 Ladies Venetian Cloth Suits, in navy, garnet, castor and brown, trimmed in satin bands, flounce skirt, double-Dreasted, Eton jacket, satin lined: worth $25, special
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s577,4s4
Street Railway Franchise.

To the Editor of the Age-H Herald:
 The card which appeared in the Age Herald on last Sunday is a remarkable statement and revelation. If one-half be Ntrue-and do not question the facts-as alleged, 1t Is both timely and proper that the property holders and taxpayers should arouse themselves and enter their protest to the enactment of the ordinance which will give away forever. as fran chise to the street railway company, seventy-eight blocks. at bonus of s100 per block.
 I hold that if the city authorities psss
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
Notice to Water consumers.

Water rent for present quarter is now due and payable at the office of the com pany. Accounts will become delinquent October 10. and failure to pay by that time will be taken as notice that water is not desired, and the supply will be dis continued.
 BIRMINGHAM WATER WORKS co.
 9-9-3t
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Four Skirt Specials.

100 Black all wool Cheviot Serge Skirts, full flare, percaline lined;
 worth $4.00, special 2.95
 50 Oxford Gray Walking Skirts, stitched fiounce, made of good quality homespun cheviot; worth s7.50, special 4.95
 25 Ladies' Black All Wool Thi- bet Walking Skirts, stitched and corded flounce; worth $8.50, spe- cial 6.95
 25 Black Taffeta Silk Skirts, nicely tucked, has fiared f1ounce;
 worth $12.50, special 7.e5
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Garter Ben. Mark Lane, Elegy Johnny of Navarro. Rivenoak 1O1.
 Sixth race. the Withers mile-Bold Knight. TOT; Satire. 105; Speedmas, 1O4; Hammock, Alsike. Alfred Xargrave. Eloim, 101; Tread. 9s; Malster, 94; Wild Pirate Lone Fisherman. ss; Rowdy Choir ster, Piederich, S7
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
NOTICE.

I want every man and woman in the United States interested in the cure of the Opium and Whisky habits to have my book on these diseases. Address B. M. Woolley, M. D., Atlanta, Ga. Box 2S7. and one will be sent you free.
 S-7-6m- wed-wky
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
For the Children
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 stuart,s DYspepala Tablets.

Thousands of men and women have found Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets the safest and most reliable preparation for any form of indigestion or stomach trouble.
 Thousands of people who are not sick. but are well and wish to keep well take
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
Five Cloak Specials.

50 Ladies' 42-inch Autos, made of all wool kersey, satin romaine lined. colors castor, tan and black, strictly tailored. storm collar; worth $20, special 1925 100 Ladies' 27-inch Coats, half fitting back with storm collar and cuffs, made of all wool kersey, colors red, tan, castor, navy and black; worth S12.50, special 8.s5 15 Black Taffeta Silk Raglands, 56 to so inches long, sailor collar, trimmed in lace, half lined in white satin; worth $35, special
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The Suit Department is Busy.

Our Suit Department is buster than ever for this year we are showing bigger and better stock The general verdict is that what other stores show in this line only goes to show how far superior is the showing here. prices and although is early in the season are now able to offer number of specials in
The age-herald., 1901-10-09

For Sale Pair fine mules, double wagon, delivery wagon, pair fine horses and carriage. ll6 N. 2lst St.
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
Two Children'S Reefer
 Specials.

100 Children's Reefers, made of wool melton, collar trimmed with gilt braid, colors blue and garnet;
 worth $3.00, special 1.75
 lot of 50 Children's Autos, 25 to 30 inches long, trimmed in satin bands, colors navy, garnet and cas- tor; worth $S.50, special 5.95
The age-herald., 1901-10-09
Waists, ClOaks, Suits,
 Skirts, Children's Reefers. Four Waist Specials. E;,,o rIoaL e.

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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-09
Barrett and the Dictionary.

Poverty and drudgery kept Lawrence
Barrett out of school. and only when
cahboy did he really learn to read. Then
that head of his came to his aid. Beg.
gng candle ends from the theAter, he
would 90 to his wretched little room and
stick them on tacks purposely naiIed into
the floor, as the ends were too short for u
candlcstick. There, lying fiat on his
stomach, the future tragedian taught
himself to read out of an old copy OF
Johnson's dictionary.
IN wager 81 can trip you up on the
first page said Laurence Hutton on be-
ing told this incident
Try me-" replied Barrett.
very extraordinary page Is that first
Of Johnson's dictionary, beginning with
such unusual words rs aaronical, abacist,
abatis, all of which Barrett spelled and
defined correctly.
whats 'abacotP"
"a cap of state used in old times by
our English kings, wrought up in the 6g.
ure Of two crowns"
whats 'abannitiou?'
"a punishment for one or two years for
manslaughter."
WHATS Auditory p"
"A place to hide and preserve goods
in"
The very words of n dictionary that
Barrett had not opened for so years!
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-09

Their names were Jack and Jill They
were not Mother Goose's Jack and JILL
still there is a goose in the story-sev-
cral geese, in fact.
They were going down the road to
school. Jack wore a long play frock, al
most as long rs ILLS dress 1t made
him look little like a girl. OF course
he didn't like it. but he had to wear it
because he would play in the dirt.
'Nhat if we should meet the wof?"
suddenly cried Jill.
"What wolf?' said Jack.
why little Red Riding Hoods volf.'
said Jill
"Pooh," laughed Jack. I'm not afraid,
ia just like to meet him, You'd see
what Ia do to him for the way he treat
cd He'd Riding Hood"
Just then they saw a goose coming up
the hin, then another goose. then whole
flock of geese.
"Nayhe we'd better go round the other
way, Jill" said Jack, through that field
over there
why. Jack. I thought you were brave
brave enough to fight wolff" said
Jill.
SO am said Jack, though he STAN
mercd little but this is different. 4
wolf hasn't any wings to flap you with.
If he had, l think Id be afraid Of him"
And that is why the geese had the road
all to themselves.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-09
Drink NInre Mater

Question almost any doctor and he
will tell you that few persons drink
enough water. Three pints a day are the
minimum allowance granted by the pro-
fession as necessary for the proper flush
ing out of the system. 1T is about the
hardest thing | do" said a physician re-.
Gently, ito get through this allowance my.
self, but it is one of the few prescrip
tions | scatter so freely among my pa
tients that really live up to in my own
practice" The water must not be drunk
at meals, but it should be absorbed at
some time during the lG or Is waking
hours. Among the Arabs water is drunk
only in the evening, the supply taken then
being sufficient to last through the 24
hours In these days Of many glass Jars
il is convenient to measure the three
pints in three jars of a pint each, and
keeping this water uncovered in the ice
chest is good way to secure a pleasant
temperature.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-09
why The Rabbit wabbIes His Nose

In the recent mature" contest inaugu-
rated by the lecture committee of the
Playground Association OF the United
Women of Maryland none of the ques-
tons which were submitted to the. chill
drcn of the city and state recelvedSmore
careful attention than "Have you ever
noticed rabbit wabbling its nose? Why
do you think he does it?"
Here are a few of the reasons sug-
gested:
"The rabbit wabbles his nose to keep
his smelle4r clear"
1T does this motion to SMELL"
81 think they do it because they want
to gnaw down their teeth"
81 think it is habit with them"
Because it is his nature to do So"
Il think he does it to scent danger; the
pores Of the nose open, and they can
scent far off"
He wabbles his nose when he has a
desire for anything"
Because it itches."
Because it has no tail to wabble."
Because it is puzzled"