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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-22
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-22
NEEDHAM
TO GET A HEARIN G

District Commissioner West moved to-
day that President Needham, of the Co
lumbar University, be granted a hear
ing before the Board Of Commissioners
in connection with his application that
the cid Van Ness property. on Seven
teenJh Street, now owned by the Uni
versity, De exempted from taxation.
The exemption has been twice refused
by Assessor Dsrneille on the ground that
the lot is not used for educational
purposes. President Needham, however.
seems determined TO contest the deci-
sion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-22
HAWAIIAN EMBEZZLER
is SAFE IN JAPAN

Attorney General Knox has cabled the
authorities at Honolulu that Henry
Kapeea, charged with the embezzlement
OF 81 900 from the Hawaiian Trust Com
pany. cannot be extradited from Japan.
The extradition treaty with that cOun-
try does not include cases of embeZzle
ment, except from the Government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-22
MORGAN IN HONOLULU
AWAITS INSTRUCTIONS

Edwin V Morgan. who was named
two months ago as United States COM
mercial agent TO Dalny, Manchuria, is
now in Honolulu. where he viii await
instructions from the State Department
Russia mas expressed unwillingness to
receive foreign repre- sentatives at Dalny
under present conditions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-22
ASSISTANT INSPECTOR
WILL VISIT WRARVES

In compliance with a request from
HarbOrmaster Sutton. District CON-
missioner Macfariand today recon-
mCEded that an assistant building in
81 ectOr be detailed TO inspect the
wharves of this city in order 20 have
them in good condition before the be-
ginning OF the rush of traffic and ex-
ursions usual in the spring.
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LYNCHED IN TEXAS.

HOUSTON, TX. March John
Maynard a ucE.J. was found hanging
TO = telegraph pole at Montgomery
station on the Santa Fe Railroad. about
one hundred miles from Houston May
nard had confessed that he was one Of
a party of negroes who had beaten and
robbed railroad laborers. one Of the vic
Tins afterward Gying.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-22

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cRAzED BY OYERsTUpY.

TOPEKA. Kan. March 22-DoIlic
Rubles. siyteen-year-Old schoolgirl
committed suicide today with her
fathers shotgun. II is supposed she
was temporarily insane over her studies
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LIEUT.. DAvIDsoN's FUNERAL

The funeral Of former Lieut. Frank 3.
Davidson. L. s A. was held yesterday
afternoon Mr.. Davidson was stricken
with heart disease Saturday night, and
died in q few hours
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WILL RUN SIAM.

BANGKOK. Slam, March 22.-Prof
Edward r. Strobel. Of Harvard. general
adviser to the government Of Siam. has
arrived here. He IS on a two years
leave OF absence II pm Harvard
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Do You Know One
Postum

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wreck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
PLANS FORMULATED
 BY SUBCOMMITTEE
ENTRANCE FEES FIXED FOR GAN.
 DIDATES WHO ENTER COMING PRIMARY TEsT-REelsTRA TON BOOKS OPEN OCTOBER IS.

Plans for the municipal primary were adopted at the meeting of the sub-com- mlttee of the city democratic executive committee held last night In the office of the chief of police.
 The subcommittee decided to submit to the people at the primary on Ncvem Der 2i whether or not the heads of all city departments, with the exception of the chief of police. where the salary is s100 or over. are to be, In primaries held after this year. nominated by the people, The city committee has already decided that the chief of police is to be nomi- mated by the voters. as has been the custom heretofore.
 Entrance fees were fixed for the can didates as follows:
 Candidates for mayor, s150.
 Candidates for alderman, s25,
 Candidates for police commissioner, s2b. Candidates for judge of the police court s75
 Candidates for members of the city com mittee, s10.
 It was decided to open books of regis tration in each of the wards on October 15, at 9 o'clock a. m. and to close the books on October 25 at 10 o'clock p, m. There will also be registration on tho day of election for electors who were sick or out of the city during the regular l time for registration.
 The plan adopted last night Is similar to the one used during the last municipal
 election. An official ballot will be print
 ed and no blank tickets will be given out
 to the candidates for office or their friends.
 Present at the meeting last night were l Chairman H. B. Abernathy of the city l committee. Chairman G. B. Burkhalter, or 1 the subcommittee, Charles J. Herber.
 Walter Bennett, w. H. cutclff, Walter Metcaf, Harry Turner, Committeeman Max Karples. Alderman Robert Il. Thach and John R. Copeland, candidate for mayor. l resolution was adopted providing that statement shall be made after the elec- ton showing exactly what disposition IS made of the funds collected by the subcommittee for election expenses. Books will be opened today for candidates 1 for office to enter their names and pay their fees. These books will close October 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
BOARD OF TRADE
 WANTS \ REPLY Insurance Rates Again Discuss ed at Yesterdays Meeting LETTER SENT TO FLEMING Board Wants Southeastern Tariff Association to Say What Action
 It Intends to Take Regard
 ing Rates Here.
SENT TO FLEMING

At the meeting of the Board of Trade yesterday afternoon the insurance rates formed the chief topic of discussion, and various plans were suggested to get lower rates
 letter was sent c. c. Fleming, sec- retary of the Southeastern Tariff assoeia- tion at Atlanta. again demanding that the wants of the association be made known. An early reply was urged.
 Among the other means of reducing the rate suggested was that Governor Gun nlngham be requested to call an extra session of the legislature to pass laws to check the exhorbitant Insurance rates. This caused a great deal Of discussion, and finally ended by no action being tax en on It.
 Another suggestion was that all the merchants and people who have prop erty to insure. place their insurance with independent companies, and that a com mltee of five be appointed to go to New York and see about placing all the in- surance In Birmingham with such conn panies.
  deal of discussion, and the final action of the board on this subject was the following letter to MT. Fleming:
 Letter to Fleming.
 "C. c. Fleming, Esq, Secretary South eastern Tariff association. Atlanta. Ga. Dear sir:--At meeting of the Board of Trade held today the insurance com mittee reported that a letter had been written to you on September 2S ls0A' asking for the requirements of the South eastern Tariff association for putting Bir- mingham on a first class basis, but as yet no reply had been received.
 Tt seems since that letter was written that your association has had time to respond to this letter. Unless we receive in writing within the next few days what the Southeastern Tariff association re- quires to put Birmingham on first-ciass basis we will take 1t for granted that your association does not intend to do anything in the matter. We would thank you for an early reply.
 THE BOARD OF TRADE,
 Roy Mccullough. Sec"
 City Council. John W. O'Neill, chairman of the in- surance committee. reported that at recent meeting of the mayor and alder men a resolution was passed asking the board of trade to write a letter to the Southeastern Tariff association, asking what 1t required before 1t would again place Birmingham on first-class basis He stated that no reply had been re- ceived, and that the tariff association claimed that the city had not kept the fire department up to the requirements fol the growth of the city. He also reported that 1t would require about seoooo to place the department on basis adequate to tht size of the city.
 President simon Klotz appointed dele gates to the interstate commerce law | convention, to be held in St. Louis this month, as follows: Sol Caheen, J. H. Nc Cary. W. J. Wood, s, P. King, s. w. Lee E. Wilkerson, John l.. Parker, Olivel l chalifoux, R. M. Goodail and J. A. Var Hoose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Important Matters Will Come Before
 the Meeting Next Friday.

The regular monthly meeting of the Commercial club will be held next Fri day evening at the club rooms in the Linn building, and number of im- portant matters of business will come up for discussion.
 The board of directors will meet at 3:30 o'clock the same afternoon. Sev- eral committee reports are expected at the meeting of le club, and it. is probable that the insurance rates will come up for discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been filed In the probate court
 Lillian Finley to JoseI.1 T. Collins Jr., undivided one-third interest in lots Nos. IT, IS, 19 and 20. in block No. 6S Blr- mingham: consideration $3400-
 w E. Murphee and wife to s. Hamilton, lot No. ', in block No. 5, Woodlawn; con- sderation s1150.
 N. w. Porter and wife to Mrs. N. z. Patton a lot in the northwest corner of the east half of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 4 range 34 west; consideration s1000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
STREET PAVING QUESTION:.
The Matter Will Be Considered Again
 Today at Noon.

The street committee of the board of aldermen will meet at the city hall at noon today. and among the important matters to be considered will be the proposed paving of Highland avenue.
 The advocates of wooden blocks, bitu- minous and brick will be present to pre- sent the merits of the respective mate rials. Those who are opposed to any kind of paving may likewise appear.
 The meeting promises to be quite in- feresting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
FAULKNER BOUND OVER.
Makes Ball, But Will Be Tried on An
 other Case Tomorrow.

United States Commissioner Birch yes- terday bound E. T. Faulkner over to the federal court. He was charged with using the United States mails for fraudu- lent purposes. There were two cases against the defendant and bail was fixed at $500 in each of these.
 The defendant will be tried on another charge tomorrow before the commis- sioner. He has made bail and his attor- ney, Sterling A. Wood, stated yesterday afternoon that an effort will be made to have the defendant discharged on ha- beds corpus proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
cltx Council Ionlaht.

The seml-monthly meeting of the city council will take place tonight at 8 o'clock. Alderman Walter Moore of the Fourth ward will act as mayor. com mencing today, and until Mir. Drennen returns from St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
TARIFF ASSOCIATION.
Secretary Fleming Telegraphs The
 Aue-Herald--No Action Yet Taken.

In response to message from the Age-Herald, Secretary Fleming of the Southeastern Tariff association. asking when Mayor Drennen might be expected to have a reply to his letter about the Birmingham insurance situation, wired last night as follows:
 Atlanta, October 1, 1904. To The Age-Herald, Birmignham, Ala; Will communicate committees action to Mayor Drennen as soon as possible.
 CHAS. c. FLEMING, Secretary. It is evident from this telegram that the association has not yet acted. In the meantime the merchants of Bir- mingham are anxiously awaiting the in- formation 80 that immediate action can be taken to put the city on first-class basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

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 We have now over $500, 100000 due depositors. We would like to add your name to our list.
 Four per cent interest paid on sav- ings accounts. AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
MISSION UNION CONVENTION. Womar's Organization of North Ala
 bama Presbytery to Meet Here.

The Wonan's Foreign Mission union of the North Alabama Presbytery will con vene at the First Presbyterian church Tuesday morning. October Il. and will remain in session through Wednesday. An interesting programme will be car ried out and the convention will no doubt be successful in every way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
ARGUMENT BEGINS
 IN TETHEROW CASE
Romaine Boyd of tnsIey Makes
 Speech. for Prosecution
ARGUMENT TO END TODAY
Glenn Tetherow, Who Stands Indicted for Taking the Life of Hardy White of Ensley, Pleaded
 self-Defense.

The arguments in the case of Glenn Tetherow, on trial charged with taking the life of J. Hardy White at Ensley, be- gan yesterday. The case has been on trial before Judge Samuel E, Greene In the first division of the criminal court for over a week.
 The arguments will be concluded today and the case will then pass into the hands of the jury for a verdict. Ro- maine Boyd opened for the prosecution yesterday and he was followed by Judge zell Gaston and Attorney Robert N. Bell for the defense. When Attorney Bell concluded his argument yesterday after noon court adjourned until this morning.
 The members of the jury are showing the effects of their confinement. The jury was organized Monday of last week, and the first testimony was offered on Tuesday morning. The plea of Tetherow Is self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
Boyd's Speech.


 Romaine Boyd, who has taken promi- nent part in the prosecution of the case, on account of being city attorney of Ensley, opened for the state. He said in part:
 "Evidently from certain questions the defendants attorneys will seek to create l the impression that have taken an im- proper interest in this case. On the morning after the shooting someone had to act. I being city attorney. and be- lieving then, as I do now, that the kill- ing was a political assassination. sacri- feed my personal interests in taking the steps that I did. The defendant had four brothers all men of action. Do you sup pose the duty was a pleasant one? tell you only did my duty as God gave me to see It.
 eyes. Hardy White was friend Of mine, and I found him always big hearted. open-handed friend. l have new CT had the slightest unkind feeling to- ward the defendant and his relatives and for no consideration would wrong A hair of his head Whether the de- fendant's tears. which dried so soon ar ter leaving the stand were produced Tor effect or not, frankly confess they arouse in me no pity for his misguided iife."
 Sad Sight.
 ..It was a sad sight to see big strong man In tears. But there Is yet sadder | scene. I saw a man stricken down in the prime of his manhood and as the crimson tide of life literally ebbed away I saw heart-broken brother bending oyer hIs side and taking his dying di- rections for the completion of the home he had commenced for his aged mother. l I thought of the feeble old mother tot I tering far down the western slope of life' the blasting news of the homicide break l ing her heart and destroying forever her l last hope of peace ana happiness this i side of the grave. An, gentlemen, your hearts may have moved with mistaken pity for this defendant but the saddest part of this crime will never be known to you.'
 Captain Boyd concluded with the charge that the killing was mot merely mans l slaughter or murder, but cold-blooded, premedtated assassination of city offi- clal In the discnarge of his duty and he urged the jury to fearlessIy do their full l duty with verdict Of the death sen- 1 tence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
CITY ITEMS.

Marriage Liccnse.--A marriage H. cense has been Issued by the probate judge to Ed c. O'Neill of East Thomas and Mrs. M. l.. Lavender
 Boys Club.-The board of control oi the Boys club will meet at the rooms of the club this morning at 10 o'clock. A full attendance Is earnestly re- quested, as business of importance will be transacted.
 Damage sult.--R. H. Hefner has filed suit In the city court against the Southern railway asking for damages to the amount of $150 for alleged per- sonal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

Mrs. James F. Hawkins, who has been i'll for sever al weeks with an attack of typhoid fever. suffered a relapse yester- day and her condition Is serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

Why not ask for the best? It costs no more. Drink Wuerz burger Bottle Beer. For sale at leading bars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

E. j. Haylow, trainmaster of the Bir- mingham Mineral railroad. who was in- iured In the Southern wreck in Tennessee September 24, Is still in the hospital In Knoxville. He is improving steadily, but if will probably be a month before he is able to return to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
PERSONAL.

B. A Treat of Florence Is at the Morris. w. T. Brown of Ragland is at the Hill- man.
 IL. Smith of Livingston Is at the Mor- ris.
 J. K. Dixon of Talladega is at the Hill- man.
 E. P. Carr of Nashville is at the Hill- man.
 E. vogel of Memphis is at the St. Nich- olas. D. W. Vaughan of HefiIn Is at the Co., loniai.
 W. P Jackson of Jemison is at the Morris.
 II. E. Johns of Raleigh. N. C., Is at the Colonial.
 Samuel J. Hahn of Mobile is at the St.
 S. H. Strickland of Johns Is at the St. Nicholas. Hf
 s. S. Murray of Springfield, Mo. Is at the Morris.
 George R. Walton of Tuscaloosa Is at the Morris. sts tered at the Hillman. Victor Campbell leaves today for two weeks visit to the St. Louis exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

Two of a kind-health and Wuerzburger nottle Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

Drink Wuerzburger Bottle eer and be happy. For sale at leading bars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
Weather Conditions.

Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather burean for selected southern stations during 24 hours ending a. m.: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

Wanted-E x p eri enced salesman for ine China and Br1c-a- Brac, Etc.
 J. Lowinsohn, Jeweler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

which sold last year for SloVO0, Is assess ed for taxation at s4oOo.
 It may be estimated that the taxable values of this city average 40, 50 and 60 per cent of actual value.
 The subject of taxation is just at this time uppermost In the minds of the peo- pie of thls community, and why's and wherefores are flying thick and fast.
 The lime-light Is being called Into requi- sition to ascertain who and what are taxed, and who and what escaped bur. den-bearing. Equalization Is the de- mand of the people.
 The legislature some years ago passed a law taxing the franchises of all state cor poratlons, that Is to say, placed license tax of one-tenth of one per cent on the capital stock of all such corporations. One-half of this amount goes Into the state treasury, the other half into the treasuries of the counties in which bus mess is done.
 Acting lnder the provision of Section 292 of the constitution of 1901, the legs- lature enacted that all foreign corpora tons doing business in this state shall pay franchise tax based on the actual amount of capital such corporation em- ploys in this state. The special tax rate on these companies Is a fixed rate of $500 as maximum and s1O as minimum.
 Thus 1t will be seen that the corpora tions are doing their part of carrying the burden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
Weather Report.
Birmingham. OctobeI


 The spell Of hot weather which has pre- vailed for the past week seems broken at last, though it was still very warm yesterday in central Texas and eastern Florida. The cool wave over. the lakes has moved to the north Atlantic states, causing frost as far south as Washing ton and cooler weather even to the gulf. Reports from the different sections of the cotton belt show a decrease In tempera- ture of to degrees in all districts ex- cept Texas and Arkansas.
 There is still a scarcity of rain through out the south. There were showers in northern Florida and in Texas and Ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

B. A. Thompson, back tax commits sioner. went down to Montgomery yester- day afternoon on business. He will re- turn to Birmingham tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 4-The following is the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Wednesday and Thursday; colder Thursday in north portion: light, varia- ble winds, becoming northeriy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

This section of the code was adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-05

Victor Campbell leaves today for two weeks visit to the St. Louis exposition.