davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-16

Senator Beveridge, of Indiana. takes
great interest in military affairs and
while in the Philippines spent much
time on the firing line with General
.Lawton. One day he made remark
of such military aptitude that I4awton
said; Mr.. Beveridge, you ought to be
soldier. not a politician Il should
have been in the army" replied the
senator, but couldn't read aloud well
enough" He then explained that he
was beaten in his examination for
cadetship at West Point by one-fiftf of
per cent, his defective oral reading
having turned the scales by this frac-
ton against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

nually, making a total cost of s15,s45 an- nually.
 Atlanta has 500 fire hydrants. which are furnished the city free of charge. Att lanta owns her water works system and Birmingham does not.
 Some time ago when the city and the Water Works company had up the ques- tion of putting in the meter system the Water Works company proposed to the city if 1t would put in 105 additional fire hydrants they would be free of charge, and after the 1o5 were installed. all ad- ditional fire hydrants could be put in at a cost of $40 annually each. In other words this was the the plan proposed by the Water Works company by which It would agree to furnish $40 fire hydrants. This proposition has not been accepted. The controversy between the city and the Water Works company, In fact, has never been settled.
 In the meantime the merchants Of BIT mingham are working with might ana main to get ne city on a first-class in- surance basis which will mean the saving of something like s6O,OoO annually in premiums.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
HIGH SCHOOL SITE.
New Bids for Moving the Old Building
 Will Be Called for.

The joint committee from the board or education and the city council on new public schools will probably not take up the matter of asking for new bids for the sale of the two dwellings on the new high school site until next week. Mayor Drennen leaves tomorrow for St. Louis to attend the annual meeting of the League of American municipalities, and will be absent for several days. City Engineer Julian Kendrick is already in St. Louis for a weeks vacation and pend- ing the return of these officials the joint committee will probably not act in the premises.
 Bids were recently opened for the sale of these dwellings, and other bids were received for moving the dwellings to lot owned by the city of Birmingham on Eighth avenue. After considering the two bids received the officials decided that the price bid in for the houses was too low while the price asked for moving them to Eighth avenue was too high. Other bids will be asked for
 The city council Is to determine after the next bids are received as to what dis position is to be made of the houses. The site for the new high school is on the northwest corner of Seventh avenue and Twenty fourth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

The governor of Florida has honored the requisition of the governor of Ala bama for Frank Duncan. who is SUD- posed to be under arrest in the flower state. The executive action, however was taken condiuonally.
 The three Birmingham officers, Sher- if Burgin. Chief Wier anu Detective Bodeker, who went after the much want ed safe blower. murderer and jail break CT, spent a part of yesterday and last night at Tallahassee. They went to the capital of Florida for the purpose of asking Governor Jennings to honor the requisition of Alabama's chief executive.
 The following special was received by The Age Herald last night:
 Tallahassee, Fla, October 1.--(Special) We saw the governor this afternoon and he has honored the requisition papers for Duncan, but we are to wire him if the solicitor insists on trying the prisoner for safe blowing in tnls state. The gov ernor will then take the matter up with the solicitor, If the latter is unwilling to turn Duncan over to us. hear Duncan is to be tried in Florida on October 1.
 I feel confident that we will get him. We proceed on our journey at o'clock Sunday morning, via Jacksonville.
 w. F.. WEIR.
 Friday afternoon the sheriff, the chief of police and Detective Bodeker left for Florida for the purpc-e of bringing Dun can back to --fminghcm. Duncan is the condemned murderer of Policeman George W. Kirkley. The man who is under arrest in Florida, and who is said to be Duncan, was arrested on the charge of safe blowing. At just what point in Florida he l. under arrest there is a confusion of statement in official circles. It is a known fact, however, that he Is in jail at one of these cities. Tampa. Palatka or St. Augustine. Chief Deputy Albert Stradford stated last night that he was not absolutely posi- tive at what point Duncan is being held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
ALDERMAN TEACH.
He Announces for Reelection From
 the Seventh Ward.

Alderman Robert H. Thach announces his candidacy for reelection from the Seventh ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 This is gratifying to vast constitu- ency. which so much appreciates the value of the public service rendered by Alderman Thach As a member of the board for five years, is chairman of the Judiciary committee and member of the committees on finance and on railroads.
 He. is an able lawyer, being a mem Der of the law firm of Weatherley, Un- derwood & Thach, which ranks very high among the lawyers of the city and the state. MT. Thaeh is a great friend and advocate of public schools, and this also makes him strong before the peo- pie.
 It is said by citizens generally that it Is fortunate indeed when the people of a ward can command the services of man for alderman who is so well equipped as is MT. Thach for the posi- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
MUNICIPAL FACTS AND FlGURES
 ARE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED
TFLEGRAPHS DUNCAN
 ACQUISITION IS HONORED

All of the officers are confident that ,he man under arrest is Duncan. Before leaving Birmingham the officers express ed a fear that the governor of Florida would not honor the requisition papers of t,,a governor of Alabama for the noted criminal.
 This Is discredited, however, in the fol- lowing special to The Age-Herald from its Montgomery correspondent, which was received last night;
 "The impression that there is something in the way of i'll feeling between the gov ernors of Alabama and Florida is not borne out by the facts. Some time ago when Harding. the defaulting banker, was arrested in Florida the executive of that state the Hon. w. s. Jennings, re- fused to allow the Alabama officers to have him. The refusal annoyed Govern or Jelks and surprised him, but was passed along as one of those things that will come up Later when two bank rob- bers and safe blowers were caught in Mobile. the request for them from Gov ernor Jennings was refused because there were charges pending against them in Alabama. As a result of these charges they are both doing long time in the mines. When they have paid the penalty of the Alabama laws the Governor of Florida may have them.
 ''As evidence that there is the best of feeling between the executives of the two states the large number of requsitions granted by both to the other since the reputed unpleasantness may be cited. It is not in the least expected that there will be any trouble for the officers of Alabama to secure Frank Duncan, con- victed murderer and safe blower, under sentence of death in Alabama, now un- der arrest in Florida, unless the offense for which he is charged in that state Is of grave enough nature to result in the death sentence there on conviction"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
PLANS ID
 BE ARRANGED SOON Subcommittee Meets at City
 Hall Tomorrow Night FULL COMMITTEE LATER If Subcommittee Terminates Plan To- morrow City Committee Win Prob
 ably Meet Few Days Later.
 Candidates Announcing.
FULL COMMITTEE LATER

The subcommittee from the city demo- cratic executive committee, which was appointed to arrange the plan for the coming primary election in Birmlngham' will undertake to hold a meeting tomor- row night at o'clock in the city hall Several days ago the committee made an effort to meet, but seeing that dead lock would probably result should the meeting he called to order, it was agreed to nostnone action until tomorrow night.
 The first natter to come before the sub committee will be the election of chair man. There are two candidates Tor thls honor-Charles J. Herbert from the fltth ward and Walter Metcalf f; om the Ninth ward An Interesting contest is promised over this position.
 There are seven members of the sub committee. and Judge H. B. Aoernathy' the chairman of the city committed IS ex-officio a member. He stated yester- day afternoon that he would attend the meetings of the sub5committee. He did not say, however. whsther or not ne would take an active part in the dello- erations. but 1t is believed that he will. The subcommittee will formulate the plans for the primary, will then notify the chairman of the city committee that it is ready to report, and Judge Aoer- nathy will call the city committee to- gether to ratify the plans of the sub committee. It IS probable that the city committee may get together the latter part of this week.
 Candidates for aldermen in the vari- ous wards are announcing almost daily. Alderman H. A. StocKmar of the Ninth ward will be opposed by Henry Unrath. Alderman R. H. Thach has announced as a candidate for reelection, subject to the action of the city primary. John l.. Par ker will probably be a candidate for ai- derman from the Seventh also.
 Tn the Fourth ward there are two avowed candidates for aldermen. They are B. B. Martin and J. H. Heineke. An other candidate from this ward is being groomed and the race, which will be a | three-cornered affair, promises to be ex- citing. The third candidate is well known lawyer and is quite popular in his ward.
 Captain Lucian c. Brown Is mentioned as a candidate for one of the three places to be filled on the board of police com 1 missioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
Seals Piano Bargains

We have some special offerings this week that cannot fail to interest those who are on the lookout for an instru- ment at @ low price.
 Two good uprights will go at $40 and $145 respectively and one for $225 that has had very little use. For $265 we offer a strictly high grade piano, costing $450 when new, that is in fine condition. Elk quisite tone and superb case.
 1 lle Sq qudro pldhoo oll hand must be unloaded and you can buy them for S35 to $50. Good tone and in perfect order. They take a little extra room, but you can afford to spare it at these prices, with the privilege of ex- change at full value for a new piano. We will accept $4 a month on these instruments.
 Our stock of new goods will appeal to you. The Haines Bros. is a good piano. We handle it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
MEDICAL COLLEGE TO OPEN.
Attendance for This Year VIII Exceed
 Previous Records.

The Birmingham Medical college will open at noon next Monday with most flatterlng prospects. It is believed the attendance for this year will surpass all previous records. Many students arc coming in from Alabama ard neighboring states, and all indications point to sue cessful years work.
 Dr. J. T. Searcy, superintendent of the Alabama Bryce Insane hospital, will de- liver the opening address. The public and the medical fraternity of Birming- ham are invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court:
 S. J. Stephens to Sam c. Watkins, lot No. 12, in block No. 72. West End; con slderaton, $1750.
 Birmingham Realty company to Susie P. Slater, parts of lots Nos. 1 and 2, in block No $40. Birmingham; consideration, s1500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
BIG CONTRACT AWARDED.
Local Tile Company Will Furnish Ma
 .erial for Big Building.

The North Birmingham Fire Brick and Proofing company has been awarded the contract for furnishing all the fire proof ing to be placed in the ifteen-story fire proof building to be erected by the sel- don Breck company of st. Louis. The North Birmingham Fire Brick and Proof ing company is a local enterprise and is said to be the only plant equipped for the manufacture of this class of material south of the Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
DEFENDANT ON THE
 STAND YESTERDAY
GLENN TrTHERoW OFFERS Evl- DENCE IN HIS OWN BEHALF. THE TRIAL WILL GO INTO SEC oND WEEK TOMORROW.

The testimony in the tr;al of Glenn The defendant has been on trial for a week in the first division of the criminal court, Judge Samuel E. Greene presiding, charged with taking the life of J. Hardy White of Ensley one night last March. The jury was organized last Monday af- ternoon, and the first testimony was of fered Tuesday morning.
 The defendant was on the stand a greater part of yesterday, and while tes- tifying he was given the close attention of the members of the jury, the attorneys and the spectators. The defendant was called about 10:30 a. m. and remained on the stand for several hours. In all his testimony included 1000 words. In all 120,000 words have been offered in evil dence during the progress of the trial
 The testimony of the defendant vert to show that the deceased was the aggressor in the trouble that cost him his life. In the afternoon the scene was dramatic as the defendant was testifying. He told of his life as young man, and while re- ferring to the scenes of his younger days broke down and wept. The entire court room was vsibly affected.
 About o'clock after a consultation be- tween the attorneys in the case t was seen that the taking of testimony could not be completed and Judge Greene ad- journed court until 9:3o o'clock tomorrow morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
The Allen School.

Regular work at the Misses Aliens school on Highland avenue will begin to- morrow. The school opened last Thursday with an attendance of 1OO every place be- ing filled. In about two weeks the public will be entertained at a formal opening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

The above debit and credit accounts are selected as being interesting on ac- count of volume. Of course there are nu- merous smaller items on both sides the ledger which are not included. and which go to make up the general ball ance. One item of charge against the city at the date above mentioned is an individual ledger account for sundry balance of s49,322.4S.
 It will thus be seen that only specific items are treated in this article. A full financial statement is not obtainable at the city hall in the absence of a de- tailed report by the heads of each de- partment or a general report by the mayor.
 On August the treasurer had on hand cash balance In the general fund of $22, 45O; and against this general fund there were debits of s4s,sz2 bills pay able and s43S1s open accounts, showing a deficit at that date of $70.1SS. Mayor Drennca Talks. Discussing the financial affairs of the city yesterday, Mayor Drennen, whose term of office expires next May, and who is not candidate for rourth term, said:
 T can recall no time in the history of this municipality that the annual income met the annual expenditures, and my judgment is that it will he some years before 1t can be made to do so.
 "It is a very easy matter for citizens interested in Birmingham to theorize- to suggest increased appropriations for fire protection. for police, for sanitation | e. l4t,t fl,oxr r.f plans for increasing the receipts of the treasury.
 Our license schedule is as complete as 1t is possible to make it. It covers practically every branch of business. Our ad valorem tax rate is the constitutional limit. and there is constant complaint that the assessment in both these lines is burdensome to the people.
 No Extravaganza.
 T have been connected directly with the city government as alderman and as mayor for about eight years, and if there has been any extravaganza in the management of any department during the time, 1 have failed to discover 1t. It has been clearly shown that every dol- lar expended was done so in response to pressing demand; and that every dol lar collected has been under protest from some people.
 Ut must be remembered that back in the early sos, when Birmingham gave promise of rapid growth. and very great future there was no basis here for a city. The property values were ex- ceedingly small and the taxing rower limited under the constitution of the state, and the charter of the city, both as to ad valorem and special tax. There was really no basis for city building no streets properly graded and paved. no sewerage. no school buildings The tide of population was rapidly flowing in, and it was evident that provision should be made to meet 1t. Increased Expenditures. 'Then it was that appropriations be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
TRUSTEES.

TRUSTEES. Guardians, Executors. etc. We will take entire charge of all your property. the settling of estates, etc.
 DRAFTS bought and sold. Travellers and Con- mercial letters of credit issued. We also pay 4 per cent interest on time deposits. AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS
 BANK,
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA. N,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
Weather Report.

Birmingham, Saturday, october L-Yes- terday proved to be the warmest day of this hot spell in nearly all districts of the cotton belt In no district was the aver age maximum less than 90 degrees and In many it was as high as 96 degrees. The maximum at Birmingham was 95 degrees. Indications appear a little more favorable this morning for a slight relief, probably within twenty-four hours. There is an area of high air pressure over the middle west and 1t is attended by cool weather. It is hoped that this will he felt, slightly at least, by Sunday.
 The only rain reported from the south was a trace in the Montgomery district and .0S at Knoxville, Tenn. There was rain in the valleys of the Platte and lower Missouri rivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
Weather Conditions.

Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during "A hours ending { a. m.: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 1--Forecast for Alabama: Fair Sunday except showers In northern portion; Monday fair, light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
Heavy Demands on Treasury.

Nobbiest line of Double Breasted Sack Suits at Var ley & Bauman, 1924 lst Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
2 dairman Gray.

Aldermai Henry B. Gray, who was chairman of the finance committee under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

gan to increase. based not upon the in- come of the city, but upon the borrow ing of money by bond issues and other wise, to be paid in the future when the city grew strong enough to pay. Bir- mingham struggled as do all infant tn- dustries.' Her city administrations then and ever since have been struggling with and confronted by limited income to meet natural growth.
 .'Without offering any defense for past administrations or for the present one again repeat that it was and Is necessary to apply the credit of the city to meet ing demands of It's growth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
Mayor DfeDnen and Alderman Gray GiVG Views of Much
 Interest
RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES
 SEEM QUITE FAR APART
Mayor Does Not Appear at All Pessi- mistic-Both Officials Present Very Valuable Sua-
 gestions.

Naturally the minds of the citizens of Birmingham are just at this time turned to the affairs of their municipal govern ment. In fact this is always subject of interest next in importance to home and domestic affairs.
 Six candidates for the mayoralty have announced, and of these four are alder men in the present administration. These four know or should know the status of the city's finances and 1t Is of great i'm portance that the other two, and every voter in the city should also be fully eonversant with a matter so important to their interests.
 Mayor Drennen made no semi-annual report on the 1st of July hence the pub lie is really without information SO nec- essary to guide them at the primary cleo ton next month.
 An effort on the part of the Age-Herald to obtain facts and figures up to date at the city hall was futile. in the ab- sence of the mayors report, and the ina bility of several clerical officials to show figures up to this time.
 A balance sheet courteously exhibited by Auditor Copeland to August 1 is the latest data available, and from that sheet the following figures are presented: The general bonded debt of the
 aaa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02
Future of the Municipality.
Annual Falling Behind.

This falling behind is an annual occur renee. and thousands of dollars of float ing debts have been funded from year to year and now appear in the shape of bonds. This is necessary, no matter how singular the proposition may appear to some people There has been no stop ping place and will not be soon.. Let an administration take hold that will cut down appropriations, stop public improve .nents and drag along Tn poverty stricken, sleepy way and you will quick ly hear protests from the very men who do not seem to understand why conditions are what they are today.
 .As an illustration of the wisdom of building for the future, let us take the electric railway system of this city. Sup nose that company had built its lines and equipped them only for present de- mands? Could 1t have met the demands of today or of tomorrow? The water works and gas and electric lig,-t plants were all built for the future as well as for the present. and the future Is de- pended upon to sustain them. The strength of that future depends solely upon the development and growth of this community. The investor in time securi- ties bases his judgment upon and puts his faith in the future of the individual and the community
 Asked whether or not he would take an active part for either of the several candidates for mayor in the approaching contest, Mayor Drennen replied:
 T shall enter into no bitter fight for or against either of the honorable men who aspire to this office. Of course I have a personal choice. and always vote accordingly"
 dairman Gray.
 Aldermais Henry B. Gray, who was chairman of the finance committee under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

IOtaI bOnded debt ...............S .SZ, oJoi I5o (The entire outstanding bonds of the latter class amount to s237,- 800, but there is a fund of $16S- 307.72 collected and held on this account.)
 For the seven months ending August 1, the larger income from collections by different departments has been as fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

Increased Expenditures. 'Then it was that appropriations be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-02

The Birmingham fire department is maintained at cost of about s72,0Oo a year.
 The Atlanta fire department is main tained at cost of $125.235; at least that is what 1t amounted to during the last twelve months.
 In Birmingham 1t is claimed that more water plugs, or fire hydrants, are needed. These are especially desired in the alleys as frequently hose has to be laid for two blocks so as to reach from the fire hydrant to the fire.
 Birmingham now has 279 fire hydrants; at least that is the number in use ac- cording to the last available report. These fire hydrants cost'the city s55 each an-