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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
TAX coLLEcroRsHIP.
Mayor and Board of Aldermen May Elect Candidate Wednesday Night.

It is thought that at the meeting Of the mayor and board of aldermen next We'd nesdav night a new tax collector will be elected.
 Tho election was postponed at the last meeting, and it may be 1t will be post poned again, but 1t is thought by mum Der of officials that the election Will take place at the next meeting of the board
 No new candidates have announced TOT the nosition. It Is understood, however, that dark horse" will appear when the election is called.
 Those who are avowed candidates are H. A. Richardson, L. P. Hill and Captain IL F. Bridewell
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Fannie Walker Long.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Fannie Walker Long, wife of Maj J. c. Long, who died Friday, will take place this afternoon at o'clock from the residence of T. s. Smith at Elyton. The interment will be in Elm Leaf ceme- tery
 Major Long, who was connected with the United States canal service in Illi- nos arrived last night to attend the funeral Besides her husband, Mrs. Long leaves five children, Dr. William w, James C., Jr., John P, Mary C., and Crawford J. Long.
 The following gentlemen will act as pallbearers: W. s. Brown, s. L. Robert son, Dr. A. Eubank, Judge s. E. Greene, R. G. Hewitt, Joseph R. Smith, Jr., R. w. Owen and R. A McAdory.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Major and Mrs. J. c. Long are requested to at- tend the funeral services of the latter this afternoon Sunday at the residence of MT. T. s. Smith, at Elyton, at o'clock. Interment at Elm Leaf ceme- tery. The following are requested to act as pall-bearers: Mir, W. s. Brown MT. s. L. Robertson, Dr. A. Eubank, Judge s. F. Greene. MT. R. G. Hewitt. MT. Jo- seph R. Smith, Jr., Mir. R. W. Owen and MT. R. A. McAdory.
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ROBERTS 6 SON QNc.),
Better Prepared Than Ever to Handle Business in Departments of Their Biu Establishment.

The reorganization of the affairs of Roberts & Son, recently effected by the sale of it's treasury stock to Messrs Ru- fus N Rhodes, Charles Roberts Cash w. Ufford and Robert w. Ewing, has given Roberts & Son Incorporated ann ple capital to conduct the business along the most progressive and up-to-date lines and their former superior facilities for turning out the very best work have al- ready been materially improved.
 The firm of Roberts & Son begun busi- ness in 1872 was incorporated under the name of Roberts & Son" in 1892 and the first of this month was re-organized and is being continued, with additional stock holders under the same corporate name with the following officers
 Rufus N. Rhodes president.
 Charles Roberts, vice. president.
 Cash w. Ufford, secretary.
 Robert W. Ewing, treasurer and man ager.
 MT Charles Roberts, who is the son" of the original firm of Roberts & Son, Of course continues his active connection with the business, devoting his entire time and attention to personally superin- tending the big plant, and all work will be turned out promptly. while the we'll earned reputation of this establishment for excellence will be further added to.
 MT. Robert w. Ewing, though still officially connected with the Farming ham News as second vice president, has given up his active work in the advertis- ing and business departments of the News to devote his entire energies to the management of the affairs of Roberts & Son.
 In addition to having beyond doubt the largest and best equipped printing, binding and lithographing establishment in the state. Roberts x Son also have fine rubber stamp and engraving de- partment and carry in their retail depart ment at No. 1872 Third avenue the largest and most complete stock of blank books in the state.
 Their stock of stationery and office sup plies Is unsurpassed and includes prac- tically everything which the business man or woman may desire from the smallest office prerequisites to office fur niture and filing cabinets.
 Roberts & Son is landmark in Bir- mingham and there is no need for any corporation or person to send out of the state for anything in the printing or lithographing line when there is right here such a splendid plant as that of Roberts & Son. All who need anything in their line will find that they can best serve their own interests while exhibiting their patriotism, by "patronizing home industry"
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EAST LAKE AFFAIRS.
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Consider
 Bond Question.

The mayor and board of aldermen or East Lake will meet next Tuesday night when the proposition to issue bonds to secure funds for street improvements will come up for consideration.
 It is said that the board will also dis cuss the advsability of making petition to the legislature to be allowed to issue bonds for water works system. This question will also be discussed Tuesday night
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IT IS SAID

That Birmingham is now one of the great est cities in the United States, and any one who cares to study human nature here concludes that whilst we have great many who allow others to think for them, the greatest number, however and for the great good of Birmingham, are men of brains, and they do as they see At.
 Talk about fitting, this Is in particular the feature with all men, who, even with small amount of their large earnings, order their clothes to be made up in style and for perfect shape and set, of
 ALEX I. KLEIN,
 Representative of Merchant Tailors, 1903 Second Avenue, Opposite Postoffice
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Mrs. M. M. Price.

Mrs. M. M. Price, aged 65 years, died yesterday morning at Huffman. The fu- neral services will be conducted today and the interment will be in the cemetery near Huffman. She was the mother of M. B. Gilmer of Selma, J. c. Gimer of East Lake, and w. B. Gimer, superintendent of the Soss-Sheffield company's plants at Florence and Sheffield.
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HAS RECEIVED THE SUIT.
Robert J. Overall Gives Receipt fo
 Clothing From M. Well & Bro.

This is to certify that I have this day received from M Well & Bro. one S20 Hart, Schaffner & Marx suit. which was given free on ticket No 503, registered by me in the contest which took place April 8. This is much appreciated by me and I recommend above firm to all my friends and the public in general
 Very Respectfully,
 ROBERT J. OVERALL Birmingham. April Il. 1903. '.s
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Chicago's Vote.

Chicago, April 1.-The election com missioners this evening finished their canvass for the vote of mayor in last Tuesdays election. The official count is: Harrison, 146,20S Stewart, 13S,529; Har- risons plurality, 7679.
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Summer is coming and the fan question should be of interest to you. Let us show you ourfans. Birmingha m Railway, Light & Power Co.
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Some the New
 Things.

NORTH STAR REFFRIGER- ATORS.
 50 New Samples to choose from. They are cork filled. BLOCH GO CARTS.
 42 New samples. They have no nuts, no bolts, no rivets, no threads-all one forged piece. You can tell them by the handles pure white porcelain. OLD HICKORY FURNITURE 100 New samples. When you buy veranda seatingS buy nature unadorned- that's Old Hickory. DOLLY WARDEN SCREENS 6 New styles and patterns. Will stand rain, wind and sun and cost less than half of the old awnings. Lets in light and air. You can see out, none can see in. All these only at
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w. B. pevere.

W. B. Devere, aged 25 years, died yes- terday at St. Vincent's hospital. The re- mains were sent yesterday afternoon to Longview, where the interment will take place today. He was a bookkeeper.
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To insure good service, board your horses with Ala, bama Livery Co.,, opposite Jefferson Theater. Both Phones 8.
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eELDERs' RESTAURANT,

11o N. goth St. Lunch From 12 M. to p. M., Sunday.
 MENU
 Soup
 Chicken Soup. Tenderloin Trout-Tomato Sauce.
 Roasts Prime Ribs of Western Beef--au jus. Easter Lamb
 Relishes Lettuce and Tomatoes. Chicken Croquettes-Green Peas, Boston Puff-Lemon Sauce. Vegetables Potatoes in Cream, Lima Beans, Sugar Corn, Asparagus on Toast-Butter Sauce
 Desserts Vanilla Ice Cream-Assorted Cakes.
 Drinks Coffee, Tea, Milk. TWENTY-FIvE (25) CENTS.
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Mrs. J. s. Lee of Columbus, Ga. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Wil- mot, Sixtieth street, Woodlawn.
 MT and Mrs. T. W. O'Byrne will en- certain the McCrossin-R Reilly wedding party at dinner tomorrow evening.
 Eugene Ware, who has represented J.. Mann &, Son of Baltimore in this terri tory for the past five years, is now with c. B. Kirschbaum X Co. of Philadelphia, one of the largest clothing manufactur- ing concerns in this country. The house of J. Mann & Son has retired from busi- ness.
 At the Florence: H. E. Moorman Chat tanooga; ". E. Howard, Memphis; w. W. Ogden. Sulligent; W. E Cotton, South Carolina; J. l.. Glennon, Gentry Bros. show; F. M. Blanton, Haleyville; W. J.. Cassn, Brooklyn; E. D. Murphy. Att lanta; R. l.. Stephenson, New Decatur; H. Magruder, Atlanta; J. P. Weaver, Anniston; P T. Goodin, New Orleans; F. D. Mosby, St. Louis; J. F. Baker. Nash vile; J. ". Halen, St. Louis; c. II. Hobbs, Cincinnati; c. A. Hazard. Oxford; C. A. Withers, New York; E. G. Brown, Carbon Hill; John Tobin and wife w. H. Knoff and wife, Greenpond; H. c. McMillan, Chattanooga; I. K. Dangler. Chattanooga; J. F. Davin, Mobile; Mrs. J. R. Conner, Huntsville; Richard Fer rin, Boston; IT. w. Mcclure. Albany; S. M. Marx, Greensboro; w. M Moon, New York city.
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Electric Fans, the best and cheapest United Electric Co.
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A SURE PROFIT

In a First avenue corner. Investigate quick Jemison Real Estate and Ins. Co.,, 113 21st street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12

Stylish Traps and Teams. Alabama Livery Co.,, oppo- site Jefferson Theater. Both Phones 8.
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All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En. graving Department.
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IT WILL PAY You to see us before buying property. Jemison Real Es- tate and Ins. Go.
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6 ELEGANT oas s1e'n drawing aSsy to ths ths PlCIURES b oSs Gow Afs'ans pesien "fa- for Rolls Wall Paper and Art Store, 2022 First avenue.
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MT. and Mrs. T. W. O'Byrne will en- certain the McCrossin- Reilly wedding party at dinner tomorrow evening
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PERSONAL.

Mrs. J. S. Lee of Columbus, Ga, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Will mot. Sixtieth street. Woodlawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-27
CHANCES OF CUBAN TREATY.
Belief at Havana That It Will Be Rati-
fed Intact.

A dispatch from Havana yesterday says:
The chance for the carrying through of the
reciprocity treaty appears slender tonight,
unless the United States government con-
cedes the right to the Cuban senate to pro-
vide that the treaty shall not be effective
unless 1t is ratified by the United States
Congress during the present year.
The Senate committee on foreign relations
met this afternoon and decided to report
tomorrow in favor of the adoption of all
the amendments added by the United States
Senate to the treaty. but also to adopt a
separate provision as an accompaniment
to the effect that the ratification must be
complete before December 81
The chairman of the foreign relations
committee. Senior Bustamente, made a
statement to the Associated Press CORE
srondent at the conclusion of todays meet
ing. at which were heard the representa-
tives of the commercial. manufacturing and
agricultural interests. who all favored the
ratification of the amended treaty, and
urged that it be made effective as early as
possible.
During the afternoon" said Senior Busta-
mente. the committee was informed of
the contents of a cablegram from Secre-
tary Hay to the effect that the treaty could
not now be amended: that the amendments
covering the reference to Congress applied
only to the United States Congress- and
giving assurances Of President Roosevelt's
intention to call special session Of Con-
gress prior to December. 1t was believed
that these assurances, coupled with the
unanimity with which the business men
who were consulted urged the ratification
of the treaty. would result in a favorable
report unhampered by any condition, but
the committeeman appear to believe that
the condition they recommend will not in
jure the treaty. and at all events the treaty
is undesirable unless it can become effect
i've early next year."
Questioned as to whether the added pro-
vision would not require the approval of
the United States Senate. which is now
impossible. Senior Bustamente replied that
the provision was not necessarily part of
the treaty: it was rather of the nature Of
notification
The best opinion tonight, expressed by
the government officials and others, is that
no condition whatever cali be attached in
any manner to the treaty without invali-
dating it. President Palma and his advi-
sers will strongly endeavor to induce the
committee to omit that feature Of their re-
port. 1t Is believed tonight that the ratif-
cation will have small majority without
the Objectionable provision, and larger
one with 1t.
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come she whispered; $50 1 could tell you
an expedient l have bethought myself of.
Dear one, from the way you have sat all the
day with your chin on your hand and your
eyes the sea / have known that you
needed comfort even more than L; and my
heart has ached over you till once the
tears came into my eyes"
Her lover gaZed at her hungrfly. GLADLY
would 1 give every gift that Left has law
ished on me. if L might take you in my
arms and kiss away the smart of those
drops
fierce CLEAN narrowed Helgas starry
eyes. Before we part" she said between
her teeth, you shall kiss my eyes once for
every tear they have shed; and you shall
kiss my mouth three times for farewell
though every man in Greenland should
wish to prevent IL"
Suddenly she hid her face against his
shoulder with little cry of despair.
But you must never come near me after
l am married." she breathed THE moment
after my eyes had fallen upon your face,
should turn upon my husband and kill
him."
IF 1t had not happened that had al
ready slain him." Alvin murmured. Then
sweetheart. Tell me the thought which
comforted you. At least 1t will be joy to
me to cherish IN my heart what you have
treasured
Helga looked out over the tumbling water
with eyes grown wide and thoughtful.
Il will not be so hopeful as to call it
comfort yet" she said, too vague is its
shape for that. 1t is faint plan which
have built on my knowledge of Gillrs ma
ture. AS well as I, you know that he cares
for nothing but what is gainful for him.
Now II could manage to make myself so
ugly that chief would care to make
offers for me, is 1t not likely that
my father would cease to value me and be
even glad to get rid OF me, to you? I would
disfgure myself in no such way that the
ugliness would be lasting" she treasured
him. hastily. But If l should weep my
eyes red and my cheeks pale. and cut of
my hair. 1t would all come right
in time; you would not mind the waiting?'
Alvin looked at her with touch OF won
der.
And you would go ugly for me?' ne
asked. Hide your beauty and become q
jest where you have always been a queen,
for rso other reason than to sink SO low that
might reach up and pluck you? Would
you think it worth while to do that for
me?"
But his meaning was lost on Helga's SIM
plicity. She gathered only that he thought
the scheme possible, and hope bloomed like
roses in her cheeks.
'Oh, comrade, do you indeed think ia
yoEably Of the QlanT' she whispered eager.
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CHAPTER xxx.
From Over the Sea.


At night is joyful
He who Is of travelling entertainment;
a ships yards short;
'''' Variable is an autumn night;
Many are the weather's changes
In five days.
But more in a month.
$3.50. HAVANA.
1t developed however, that the lovers
chances for happiness did not hang upon
Trondhjern. While the exploring vessel was
still at sea, with the icy headlands Of
Greenland ,only just beginning to stand out
clearly before her bow. unexpected tidings
reached those on board.
Watching the chief who stood by the
steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes
piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an
Idle question.
Can you tell anything yet concerning the
drift ice. foster-father? And why do you
steer the ship so close to the wind?"
Without turning his head, Left answered
shortly, II am attending to my steering,
foster-son."
But as the tarl's son was turning away,
WITH a shrug of his shoulders for the rebuff
the chief added In the quick, curt tone that
With him betrayed unwonted interest, And
I am looking at something else. Where are
your eyes that you cannot see anything re-
see straight ahead?"
Sisapds aimless curiosity promptly found
an object; yet after all the craning of his
neck ana squirting under his hand he was
obliged to confess that he saw nothing more
remarkable than a rock.
Left gave a short, harsh laugh.
'SSS what 1t u to have young eyes" he
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said Mot only can see that it is a rock.
but can make out that there are men NOV
ing upon it."
MEM" cried Sgurd
Excitement spread like fire from stern to
bow until even Helga of the Broken Heart
arose from her cushions the fore deck
and stood listiessly watching the approach.
Eyvind the Icelander muttered that any
creatures in human shape that dwelt on
those rocks must be either another race of
dwarfs or such fends as inhabit the ice
wastes with which Greenland Is cursed; but
an old Greenland sailor silenced him con-
temptuously.
''Landlubber! Has 1t never been given
you to hear OF shipwrecks? When Eric the
Red came to Greenland with thirty-f five
ships following his lead. no less than four
of them went to pieces on that rock. 1t Is
the influence Of Leifs luck which has
caused a shipwreck so that the chief can
get still more honor in rescuing the dis
tressed ones
The Icelander grunted. Then Is Leirs
luck very mach like the sword that be-
comes one mans bane in becoming another
mans PRIDE" he retorted.
While he threw all his strength against
the great oar, the chief signaled to Val
brand with his head,
Drop anchor and get the boat ready to
lower" he commanded. II want to keep
close to the wind, so that We may get to
them. We must give them help II they
need 1t. II they are not peaceful, they are
in our power, but we are not in theirs"
AS the boat bounded away on it's errand
of mercy. every man and boy remaining
crowded forward to watch its course. In
some way 1t happened that Alvin Of Eng
land was pushed even so far forward as
the very bow Of the boat and the side Of
the shield-maiden.
The sun rose In her glooming face when
she turned and saw him beside her
Il have hoped all day that you would
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their sufferings. the throng listened as to
their favorite ballad, and shuddered and
suffered with him. Then, in words that
still rang with joy and gratitude, Thorir
told of their rescue by Left Ericsson.
Strongly speeding arrows need only aim to
make them reach their target. Flights of
widest enthusiasm had been going up on
every side. Now Thorir gave these a mark
and an aim. Curiosity and triumph, pity
and rejoicing, all merged into one great i'm
pulse and rose In passion of hero-worship.
Toward the boat that was bringing the
Lucky One to land, they turned, face and
heart, and laid their homage at his feet
Never had Greenland glaciers heard such a
tumult of acclaim as when the throng
weapons.
1t was supreme moment. Leifs bronzed
face was white. he stood waiting for the
noise to subside that he might answer them
Yet never had his bearing been statelier
than when at last he stepped forward and
faced them.
II give you many thanks for your favor,
friends he said. courteously. 1T is more
many thanks for it. But think it right
to remind you that / am not one of those
men who trust In their own strength alone
What 1 have done 1 have been able to do
by the help of God whom you reject To
Him give the thanks and the glory"
In that humility which is higher than
pride he raised the silver crucifx from his
breast and bent his head before 1t. Out OF
the HUSH iliett lOlOWeQ d man voice rang
strongly-the voice of one of Greenland's
foremost chiefs.
Hail to the God Of Left Ericsson, The
God that helped him must be all-powerful.
Henceforth 1 will believe that He and no
one else Is the only God. Hail to the Crossr'
Before he had finished another voice had
taken up the cry-and another-and an
other, until there were not ten men who
were not shouting 1t over and over in a
delirium OF excitement Eric turned his
face away and made over his breast the
hammer sign of Thor but there was only
pride in his look when he turned back.
Left stood motionless amid the tumult:
looking upward with that strange absent
look. as though his eyes would pierce the
clouds that yelled Valhalla's walls and
search for one beloved face among the
warriors upon the benches.
Under his breath he said to his English
squire: II pray God that Olaf Trygvasson
hears this now. and knows that have been
as faithful to him in his death as was In
his life"
He did not feel IL when Alvin bent and
touched the scarlet cloak hem with his lips.
nor did he hear the fervent murmur SO
faithful will be to you hereafter.
CThs End)
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ly Il had not the heart to hope much from
1T; everything has failed us SO. If you think
1t In the least likely to succeed. will cut
off my hair this instant
In spite Of his misery, Alvin laughed
little
DO you then imagine that the gold Of
ha na ak and the red Of s cheeks is al
dear one. think 1t would be easier to
make Gill generous than you ugly. NO
man who had eyes to look into your eyes.
and ears to hear your voice, could be other
wise .lan eager to lay down his life to pos
sess You. Trust to no such rootless trees,
comrade. And do not raise your face to-
ward me like that either: for. in honor, l
yet, sweetheart"
Shouts from those around them recalled
the lovers to themselves. The returning
boat was almost upon them; and from
among ner buriy crew the wan races OF
several strangers looked up, while a swoon-
Ing woman was seen to lie in the bow. Her
face, though pinched and pallid. was also
fair and 1ovabie, and Helga momentarily
forgot disappointment in pity.
Bring her here and lay her upon my
cushions" she said to the men who carried
the woman on board.
Wrapping the limp form in her own cloak
the shield maiden pulled off such OF the
sodden garments as she could. poured wine
down the strangers throat and strove
energetically to chafee some returning
warmth into the benumbed limbs.
While the boat fastened back to bring
off the rest Of the unfortunates. those OF
the first load whom wine, and hope had
sufficiently revived, explained the disaster.
The wrecked ship belonged to Thorir Of
Trondhjem, and that merchant and his
wife Gudrfd and fourteen sailors made up
her company. On the voyage from Nidaros
to Greenland with cargo Of timber. their
vessel had gone to pieces on submerged
reef, and they had been just able to reach
that most inhospitable of rocks and cling
there like flies, frozen. wind battered and
drenched The waves, In . moment of re-
pentance, had thrown little of their tim
Der back to- them. and this had been their
emily shelter, and their only food some
coarse lichens and a few sea birds eggs
1t was little wonder that when Left had
brought the last load on board. and drown
ed their past woes in present comforts. the
starved creatures were almost ready to
embrace his knees with thankfulness.
1T seems ONE that we should be called
the Lucky and you 'thezGood. !" Thorir
said, as the two chiefs stood on the fore
castle. watching the anchor and the sail
both rising with joyful alaerity. Without
longer"
And Gudrid. opening herseyes to see Hell
gas fair face bending over her to put a