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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-10-02
TAX ASSESSMENTS
SAN JUAN WELL TREATED BY STATE
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
State Valuation Nearly One-third Lower
Than That of the Couuty-TGqualize ed
Value of Lands and improvements in
the Various Counties of the state.

Mr.. Kings visit to Olympia to rep
resent the county before the state board
of equalization was evidently produc-
tive of good results. AS noted in the
ISLANDER last week the total amount
of state taxes which the county will be
required to pay upon the 1902 assess
ment is $5,397, or S1,10l less than the
levy upon the 1901 assessment. The
total assessed valuation of the county
for 1901, as equalized by the county
board, was 81 ,064 ,523 and the state valu-
alton upon which the state levy was
made was $S49,431. This year the
county valuation is S1,0l9,l76 and the
state valuation $710,17S, or $l39, ,258 less
than last year, although. the difference
petween the county assessments for the
two years is only $45,347, which is due
to the individual exemptions of per-
sonal property to the amount of $500.
Last year the county was required to
pay into the state school fund $4,277.
This year the school levy is $3,55l. Tie
state general fund levy this year is
1907 less than it was last year and the
military and interest levies are each
S2S less. The probability is that the
aggregate of the apportio ments of
school funds which the county will re-
ceive from the state during the year
will exceed the total amount which the
county will be required to pay to the
state for all purposes.
The total amount of real and per-
sonal property in the thirty-six coun-
ties of the state, as assessed and equal
lied by the county boards, is $3.50, ,932,-
l46, and as equalized by the state board
for PURPOSES of state taxation the ag-
gregate is $3.50, O,94O, ,l3S. The most radi-
cal change made by the state board
was in the case of Whitman county,
which was raised over $4,000, 900 above
the county assessment. Walla Walla
was raised nearly 81 100000 and Lewis
nearly as much. King county was
raised about 100000, while Pierce
was lowered about $350,000 and
Spokane about 1925 900. Skagit was
raised about S25O,0OO and Whatcom re-
duced S23O,000, San Juan was lowered
S3OS, 1893, the percentage of reduction
being the largest allowed any county
in the state except Ferry, where the
state valuation is considerably less than
one-half of the amount equalized by
the county board. The total state levy
for all the counties is $1,9S3, 146, of
which 81, ,304, ,701 is for school purposes.
Following is the classification of the
various counties of the state made by
the state board for the purpose of equal
izing land valuess
Average
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-10-02

p. Christensen, lighthouse keeper at
Turn point, Stuart island, has moved
his family here for the winter in order
that the three children may attend
school. They are living in the house
adjoining the bank.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-10-02

Plans and specifications of the new
Lopez island school house, to be built
near Richardson, may be seen at the
ISLANDER office. The plans, showing
front, rear and side elevations, roof and
floor plans, are very neatly drawn on
parchment and represent a very sub
stantial, spacious and attractive build
ing. The school rooms will each be
25x30 #. in size and IA #. high, well
lighted and with spacious cloak rooms
adjoining. The building will rest upon
a stone foundation and will in every
way be a credit to the district and to
the county. The attention of carpen-
ters is directed to the notice elsewhere
published in this paper calling for bids
for construction.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-10-02

AT the Republican caucus in the Fri
day Harbor precinct Friday evening
John l.. Blair was nominated for jus
tice of the peace and Joshua Wotton
for constable.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-10-02

The contract for the construction of
the new school house In district No.
has been let to j. p. Paine, of Lopez.
The contract calls for the completion OF
the building by January /.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-10-02

The steamer Raven has been offered
profitable charter at Seattle until
about Christmas. Frank Dennison, the
owner, went to Seattle Tuesday.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-10-02

1t is feared that the recent heavy
rains have considerably injured the
prune crop in this county by causing
tie fruit to crack open.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-10-02


Irwin Basford, son of Capt. Basford,
of the steamer Buckeye, was very seri-
ously hurt at Anacortes Saturday even
ing on the steamer Calender, of which
he il fireman. The engineer was ashore
and Capt. r. E. Davis, general fore
man for the company which owns the
the steamer, wishing to move the yes
sci to another place told Irwin to go be-
low and turn on steam. The engine
"stuck on the center" and when Irwin
was trying to ''pinch her OFF, with a
bar the machinery was started by some
one and the heavy bar struck Irwin
violently upon the head, knocking him
senseless and infiicting a painful
wound. He was taken to his fathers
home in Whatcom. Capt. Tarte took
the Buckeye out for Capt. Basford on
her Monday-Tuesday trip.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
Chairman Finance Committee
 Explains Auditors Report
CITY RAN BEHIND IN 1901
Apparent Surplus Is Due to the Mat. ter of Paying Taxes Early In September to Avoid Pay
 ing Interest Charges.

MT. R. H. Kerr chairman of the finance committee of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. states in reference 10 the report of City Auditor Wood for 1901 that it does not show a surplus in the finances of the city. MT. Kerr ex- plains this in the following card:
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The report of MT. Wood. city auditor during 1901. published in Fridays Age Herald, may be somewhat misleading and create belief in the public mind that the city is acquiring a surplus over its ex- penditures
 While the report shows an income in excess of expenditures during the period stated. from January 1 to January l. 1t does not follow that the city has net surplus of income over expenditures
 To determine that 1t would be necessary to compare the income with the expendi- lures for the same fiscal year. The real NSlelt ldAeS are Que III otpteulDeT ana are In process of collection until the fol- lowing June, when tax sales are usually had. If taxes are paid promptly during the last quarter of the year the report of the auditor made January 1 will show a larger income than if taxpayers should be less prompt. The law providing for collection of interest on delinquent taxes caused taxpayers to pay more promptly, the result being smaller tax collections during the remainder of the tax year, while the expenses are not affected by such fluctuations in the city treasury.
 There will also be loss of income from sources which the auditor in his report calls receipts. not properly classified as income, escaped taxes, public bond i'm proyement, etc.
 It would therefore be a mistake to con- clude from the auditors report that the city has an excess of income.
 May 16 1902 R. II. KERR.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
JEFF VAN HORN IS
 FOUND NOT GUILTY
TRIED ON CHARGE OF ASSISTING FRANK DUNCAN TO ESCAPE, JURY SAYS HE IS INNOCENT. PLEADS GUILTY TO HIS ESCAPE

Jeff VanHorn, who escaped from the Jefferson county jail at the time A. J. Dye, Frank Duncan and George Bullard made their escape, was acquitted of the charge of aiding Duncan to effect his escape. The trial took place yesterday morning In the Criminal Court.
 VanHorn pleaded guilty to the charge of escaping himself, but the punishment for this offense will be light, 1t being only a mlsdemeanor. He will probably be given a sentence today.
 The trial of the first case did not take up very much time. A. J. Dye, who is HOW serving a sentence in the peniten- tiary, was the first witness for the prose- cution. He denied that while the saving was being done a fiddle was being played by VanHorn. Deputy Clerk Albert Strat- ford was then placed on the stand. He testified as to the condition of the jail after the escape. The jury was out only a few minutes, returning a verdict of not guilty.
 VanHorn has also been acquitted on the charge of robbery on which he was first arrested.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
COMMITTEES MEET
 TO ARRANGE DETAILS
Will Be Three Meetings Today In Con- nection With Reception of Gen.
 eraI Lee, May 29 and 30.

Three of the general committees for the reception of General Fitzhugh Lee will meet today. The chairman of each will appoint his subcommittee and get them in working order, so there will be no hitch in the arrangements for the recep- tion.
 The committee on arrangements will meet at Ii o'clock in the office of the sec retary of the Commercial Club. Ross c. Smith is chairman. and urges all members to be present.
 At o'clock the committee on invita- tions, ex-Governor Sims, chairman will meet In his office on the second floor of the Steiner building. The committee is as follows:
 A. o. Lane, Joseph F. Johnston, James A. Going, James A. Montgomery, R. F.. Baugh, Eli P. Smith, J. D. Fitzpatrick, T. H. Benners, James Bowron, L. J. Haley, c. S. Simmons S. F. Moore, T. T. Hillman, Jack w. Johnson, c. II. Nabb, w. A. Porter, w. A. Major, R. H. Pear son, J. II. Parr. F, Y. Anderson, w. T. Underwood, A. A. Tyler, the Rev. D. A. Wright and J. F. B. Jackson.
 At o'clock the transportation commit tee. with John w. o'Neill acting chair man. will meet in the rooms of the Com mercial Club. He will arrange for Gen eral Lees transportation to and from Birmingham and the trip "around the horn."
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
ANNISTON DEFEATS
 BIRMINGHAM TEAM
Local Golfers Lose to the Anniston Players by a Score of IS Holes
 Up-DetaiIs of Game.

MT. Robert Baugh telegraphed last night that the Birmingham golf team was defeated yesterday afternoon by the An niston team 15 holes up. The team will play in Rome, Ga. this afternoon and expects to defeat them easily.
 The Birmingham team Is composed of MT. H. s. Stiles, Mir. R. H. Baugh, MT. s. L. Brown MT Will Ward, MT. Thomas Watson and MT. Hamp Smith.
 Following Is a special from AnnIston to the Age-Herald: In a thirty-six hole game of golf today the Highland Golf Club defeated the Birmingham Golf Club fifteen holes up The clubs have played three games and Anniston won two. The Anniston players feel elated, as the Bir- mingham team is considered the strongest in the South, having defeated Nashville, Rome, Montgomery and Tuscaloosa.
 In the game l.. T. Smith of Anniston made the best score, playing 36 holes in IFS strokes. R. H. Baugh made the best score for Birmingham. making 36 holes in 175 strokes. The score was McCleary. IS up, strokes 1S2, against Styles, 200; Smith 1 up, 173 strokes, against Baugh, 175 strokes; Henderson. up, 1S7 strokes. against Smith, 191 strokes; Bowcock, 1 up, 1S9 strokes, against Brown 195 strokes; Foard, POP strokes, against Waters of Birmingham, 204 strokes; Knox, 19S against Ward, 4 up, 192 strokes. The first named are the Anniston players The Birmingham team left this afternoon for Rome where they will meet the Mountalto team tomorrow
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
CIVIL ENGINEERS INVITED
 TO MEET IN BIRMINGHAM

made to entertain them wherever they meet.
 Mir. J. A. Montgomery wrote letter to Mir. Gibson yesterday suggesting the in- vitation be sent. He calls attention to the fact that the society Is very important one to the Birmingham district as these men are experts and their opinions on iron ore and mineral resources will be worth a great deal to the district.
 Birmingham win have big opposition in securing the meeting. Cleveland, O., and Pittsburg Pa, will both have commit tees present to urge the claims of their respective cities. and Birmingham will only be represented by letter.
 MT. Montgomery suggests that com mittee be appointed to attend the meeting, but it was found impossible at this late day. there being several other important matters before the club at present. He also suggests that the Commercial Club state in the letter that the society will be shown the resources of the district as well as social honors.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
TOLOOK INTO WORK
 OF THE BEEF TRUST
United States District Attorney Vaughan Instructed to Investigate
 Its Work In Birmingham.

The work of the beef trust in Birming ham will be given an investigation by the local representatives of the United States government. Already District Attorney Vaughan and his assistant, MT. Davidson, have begun the work of inquiry.
 The local officials are acting upon in- structions from Attorney General Knox, who has requested a full investigation of recent rise in prices of meats of all kinds. All representatives of local companies have been summoned or will be summon ed to appear before the attorney and give testimony in the matter.
 The attorneys refuse to enter into full explanation of the work they will do, but merely state they will investigate matters sufficiently to determine the cause of local advances of prices.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
RUNNING NEW TRAIN.
Seaboard Ar Line Gives Better serv-
 Ice to Union Springs.

The Seaboard Air Line Railway Com- pany has established a passenger train between Montgomery and Union Springs. placing Birmingham twelve to twenty four hours closer to Union Springs than heretofore.
 It is now possible for Birmingham peo- pie to leave here on the Louisville and Nashville at 4:05 D. m., connect with the Seaboard Air Line at Montgomery at 7:25 D. m, and arrive at Union Springs at 10 p. m. Under the old arrangement passengers would have been compelled to stop over In Montgomery for the night.
 Passengers can now leave Union Springs at 6 a. m., reach Birmingham at noon and return to Union Springs the same evening.
 This new train service is a decided gain for Birmingham as well as Union Springs.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
Contractors and Carpenters Reach
 a Mutual Agreement
WILL RESUME WORK TODAY
Contractors Agree to Eieht-Hour Day and Minimum Wage Scale, But May Employ Non-Union
 Foremen.

The contractors who shut down on May 1 have settled their differences with the union carpenters and are now ready to resume work.
 A Joint conference of the carpenters committee and the executive board of the Master Builders Association took place yesterday and after adjournment this of fcial statement was given to the press:
 At a joint meeting of the executive committee of the Master Builders Asso- ciation and the conference committee of the carpenters district council, all mat ters in dispute were amicably settled. A. STOCKMAR. for Master Builders
 Association.
 R. E. CONNOLLY, for Carpenters Dis trict Council.
 Carpenters Demands.
 The demand of the carpenters were for 35 cents per hour minimum, an eight-hour day and union foremen. At a joint con- ference last week the carpenters with drew their demand for union foremen, leaving 1t optional with the builders to employ either union or non-union fore men. They stood firm on the wage de- mand and the eight-hour a day clause. Efforts which the builders had made for arbitration having failed there was noth- ing left for them to do but resume work with non-union men or sign the unions scale.
 All matters having been amicab1y set tied means that the carpenters get 35 cents minimum and eight hours. The builders have said all along that they were perfectly willing to pay 35 cents to first class workmen. The point they helo out on was 35 cents to inferior car penters. The union pointed out that the contractor had a perfect right to dis charge any man who did not earn at the rate of 35 cents an hour. Officers of the union say that if employers will only avail themselves of that privilege and make 1t a rule to employ only good men their theory of 35 cent maximum scale will be practically carried out.
 Resume Work Today.
 Some of the builders will resume work today. Others will wait until Monday.
 Throughout the short lockout 1t has been generally remarked that both sides have maintained dignified and peaceful attitude. There has been an entire ab- sence of hostile spirit
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
WILL SOLICIT FUNDS.
Committee to Attend to Reception of
 Thompson Party.

A committee of five was appointed by President Roden of the Commercial Club to solicit sufficient funds to entertain the Thompson party during It's stay in Birmingham May 23. The committee is Mayor Drennen, Mir. Solon Jacobs, Col. T. G. Bush, MT. E. W. Barrett, Pres- dent Roden and MT. J. w. Minor. It will meet at 1O:3o this morning at the Com mercial Club.
 It was decided the best way to enter tair the Thompson party is by trip around the horn Saturday.
 The party arr1ves in Birmingham Fri day night at o'clock and leaves Satur- day night at $50 o'clock Lunch will be served on the train, which will stop at the ore mines on the side of Red Mountain to allow the visitors to inspect them.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
Summer Homes In the Mountains.

Undoubtedly the most invigorating and healthful region in which to spend the heated term is among the resorts along the line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in the Mountains of the yir- ginias These resorts vary in attitude from 1900 to 25OO feet. and are celebrated for grand and picturesque surroundings. variety of mineral waters. and an exhil- erating climate with mildly warm days and cool. refreshing nights, producing an energy and buoyancy which bespeaks health and promotes enjoyment. There are over 300 Sum Homes in the noun tains and on the Seashore reached by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, varying in rates and character to suit those of very moderate means, who seek rest only. and those also who desire gaiety and social life. For booklet descriptive of these resorts and giving directory of managers and proprietors, apply at the city ticket offices of the Louisville and Nashville and Queen and Crescent routes. or address.
 A. L. ELLETT. T. P. A., c. & O. Ry.
 Cincinnati, O.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
TO HOLD REVIVAL.
Adjutant Boyd of Salvation Army
 Reaches Birmingham.

Adjutant Boyd. in charge of the South ern department of the Salvation Army with headquarters in Atlanta, Is in Birm- ingham and will conduct a three days revival at the army tent on Seventeenth street and Second avenue.
 He has been In nearly every line of work in the Army and his experiences will prove interesting. He sings we'll and plays a sliding trombone and guitar.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
PosTPoNEs EXCURSION.
Train for Charleston Leaves Wednes.
 day Instead of Monday.

The excursion to the Charleston Expo- sition has been postponed two days. The through trains will leave here Wednes- day afternoon about o'clock instead of Monday. as has been previously an- nounced.
 The change was made at the meeting of the Commercial Club yesterday after noon, at which time the Central of Geor- gia road was chosen as the official route. The road will run through sleepers from Birmingham to Charleston via Savannah. They will leave here Wednesday after noon about o'clock and reach Sayan- nah the following morning about II o'clock.
 A rate of H.15 on party tickets and s9. .75 on individual tickets was made
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
VETERANS MEET TODAY.
Camp Hardee Will Discuss Arrange
 ments for Lees Reception.

ate Veterans. will hold an adjourned meeting this afternoon at o'clock in the Engineers Hall on Nineteenth street near Second avenue. The meeting will be an important one. as the discussion of the reception to be rendered General Lee on his visit here May 20 and 30 will be brought up. and the camp will appoint members to be present and do him fitting honor.
 Commander W. J. Miner has issued the call and special request for large attendance.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
WILL PRESENT PETITION.
Several Thousand slgners Ask for
 Selma Train Extension.

All the petitions for a through train from Selma to Birmingham will be in by tonight and will be presented Monday morning. The local petition sent to the officers of Post B, T. P. A, will be return ed today bearing the signature of every travelling man in Birmingham who was seen.
 It is thought the petitions will have a total of several thousand names, as the ones already sent in have over 1500. The movement has been pushed rapidly by Chairman Boardman, and the rapidity of his work has done a great deal towards insuring success
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
SOCIETY ONE OF THE STRONGEST
 IN THE Wc7LD, INCLUDING ALL CIVIL ENGINEERS IN UNITED
 STATES, CANADA AND MEXICO.

An invitation was last night extended to the American Society of Civil Engin- eers to hold its meeting in 1903 in Bir- mingham. The invitation was written by Secretary Gibson of the Commercial Club by instruction of President B. F. Roden, based on a resolution offered by Mayor Drennen at the meeting of the club yesterday afternoon.
 The Engineers will meet In Washington, D. C., Tuesday morning and this invita- tion will then be extended them. The society is one of the strongest in the world, including all the civil engineers of the United States, Canada and Mexi- co, and great preparations are always
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
DIR. GAINES TO PREACH.
Will Hold Services Tomorrow On the
 South Highlands.

The Rev. Dr. J. H. Gaines of Atlanta. president of the Agnes Scott Institute, Is in the city and will preach at the South Highlands church tomorrow.
 Dr. Gaines is considered ono of the ablest divines in the southern Presby- terian church. and treat is in store for these who avail themselves of this oppor- tunity to hea- hinl.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Real estate transfers as follows have been placed on record in the office of Judge of Probate Stiles:
 J. W. and L. c. Long to George Grif- fin, $36O0; lot 16. block 123. Birmingham.
 J. H. Marshall to T. F. O'Brien, $500; part of block 7S1, Elyton- Birmingham.
 s. M. and s. J. Adler to T. F. Robin- son, s650o; lot 25, block 222, Bessemer.
 R. and E. R. Jemison to J. H. Finch, $500; lots to IT, block 1OA, East Lake.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
PLAINTIFF GETS
 $15,OOo VERDICT
MRS c. M. BRYAN SUES FOR THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND, WHO WAS KILLED IN A COLLISION. COURT ITEMS.

The case of Pearl O. Bryan, adminis- tratrix. versus the Southern Railway which has been on trial for several days In the Circuit Court, came to a close yes terday, the jury bringing in a verdict for $15,OOO one half of the amount of the suit. This is the third trial of the case. the first resulting in a mistrial and the second in the finding of verdict for $A00. c. M. Bryan. the husband of Mrs. Bryan, was an engineer on the Louisville and Nashville railroad and was killed at North Birmingham in a collision be- tween the Southern and the Louisville and Nashville trains. This is one of the largest verdicts ever rendered in Jef- ferson county.
 The case of Moore versus the Birming- ham Water Works Company for the for felt of the charter now owned by the company was called In the City Court yesterday, but was postponed until next Thursday by consent of all parties.
 Suit for 5000 damages has been filed by A. T. Foster against Capt John C.. Brain, the plaintiff alleging that he was induced to take stock In the Standard Fertilizer Manufacturing Company in consideration of his election as secretary at a salary of $25Oo per year. False rep resentations are alleged.
 In the City Court yesterday the case of Rena Howell vs. the Southern Railway for damages was called and trial begun.
 In the same court the case of Satter- field & Yam vs. Sadie F. Lee was tried. The result was a verdict of 800 in favor of the plaintiff.
 In the Circuit Court a suit for damages was filed by Harry Cummings vs. the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany He was injured at the steel plant on April 10 and wants s1O,0OO.
 The case of Mrs. Dora B. Moffatt vs John McPoland & Go, for damages result ing from rock falling on roof. due to blasting resulted in a verdict for $10O.