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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
SUPRt ME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, June 7,-(Special.)-The
following lawyers are In the city to at
tend the session OF the supreme court
which is considering cases from the
Fourth division: B. @. Farmer, Dothan;
A. q. Foster, Troy; w. A. Mulkey,
Geneva; w. r. Rushton, Luverne; w W.
kirkland, Ozark; J. D. Wilkerson and
J. F. Sanders, Elba.
AT the sitting this morning the court
handed down the following decisions;
Mcclellan, C. is. L. Mardis, ct al. vs..
Mary Sims, Administrative, appeal from
Blount circuit court; affirmed.
North Alabama Coal, Iron and Railroad
company VIZ. Sam Beacham, pro ami, APP
peal from Etowah circuit court; reversed
and remanded.
Haralson, Alabama Great Southern
Railroad company VS.. Jock Williams, ap-
peal from Jefferson circuit court; re-
versed and remanded.
Tyson, J.-E. @. Pagett ct al VS.. A.
Whaley register, appeal from Covington
circuit court; reversed and renanded.
J. @. Sanders ct al. VS.. Mary q. New
ton, appeal from Geneva chancery court;
affirmed.
Sharpe, J.-F. NJ. Boyldn vs.. James g.
Collins, appeal from Montgomery city
court affirmed.
Dowdell J-Thomas L. johnson VS.
Alabama Great Southern Railroad conn
pany. appeal from Gadsden city court;
affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
MAY Be ELECTED
PRIEST OF BOARD
M'GEEVER SAID TO BE STRONG
EST CANDIDATE FOR TARRANT'S
PLACE AS PRESIDENT OF BOARD
OF REVENUE.

There is already much speculation as
to who will succeed Capt. A. J. Tarrant
as president of the board of revenue
OF Jefferson county when the newly elect
ed members qualify next November. Cap
tain Tarrant did not stand for re-elec-
ton at the recent democratic primary,
and will therefore retire with several
other members of the board in the fall.
Hugh McGeever, who has been a men,
Der Of the board for some time past is
said to be the strongest possible candi-
date so far for the presidency. He Is
said to have the backing Of Capt. II. w.
Crook, who was reelected, as well as
certain new members of the board. Mr..
McGeever, too, is said to be looking out
for other political honors, his name be-
ing mentioned prominently in connection
with the race for sheriff.
Job Going John T. Reed and Charles
board of revenue who go into office after
the general election, which takes place
on Tuesday after the first Monday in Mo-
vember. Captain Tarrant J.. X. p Laird
and w. II. Wilson will be the retiring
members.
William S. Morrow, it Is said, will be
elected secretary of the board Of revenue
without opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
BOARD OF TRADE
ELECTS OFFICERS
Simon Klotz is Chosen Presi-
dent of the Board
HE OUTLINES HIS POLICY
Retiring President Mccary Tells of the
Good Work Accomplished BY the
Board-Arrangin for the
Annual Banquet.

The Board of Trade met yesterday at
ternoon at 1 o'clock in it's rooms in the
First National bank building. President
McCary presiding
The election of officers being the prin-
cipal business to come before the board,
the committee appointed at the last meet
ing Of the board of control made Its re-
port, recommending the election of the
following to serve for the ensuing year;
Simon Klotz. president.
John l.. Parker, first vice president.
C. c. Heidi, second vice president.
]. d. Collins, third vice president
]. M. Dewberry. fourth vice president
]. H. McCary, fifth vice president.
Roy Mccullough, secretary.
John w. O'Neill, treasurer.
John w. Tomlinson, attorney.
Mr.. Klotz being called upon for an adj
dress, responded briefly. outlining his
policy as president and pledging himself
to the boards interests.
A motion was then carried that a vote
of thanks be extended the retiring presi-
dent, ]. II. McCary, for his untiring eff
forts in behalf of the board. The thanks
of the board were also extended the
other retiring offers.
Mr.. McCary then thanked the members
for their support and the interest they
had shown in the boards work. He said
he thought the Board of Trade had ac-
complshed a great deal for the merchants
and that its usefulness could be extended
by renewed interest on the part of the
members.
A committee of five was then provided
to prepare for the annual banquet
next month the president appointing the
following: John W. O'Neill, j. e. Shelby,
J. 7. Yeatman, C. C. Heidi and ]. d. Col
Inns. Plans for the entertainment were
discussed and 1t was decided to invite
several prominent men to address the
board on that occasion. Among others
the names of Governor Cunningham. Sem
ator Morgan and Richmond P. Hobson
were mentioned Invitations will also be
issued to the business men of the city.
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East Lake Casino.

In spite of the fact that the weather
was threatening last night very fair
house greeted the Fays and their vaude-
VILE company at the East Lake Casino
The bill for this week is already proving
popular and has the public interested.
The programme is varied from night to
night, 80 that something new is offered
at each performance. The Fays did sew
eral new feats last night that were very
startling. The illusion of the floating
princess was done very successfully.
Phil Stats is proving very, popular
entertainer His stock of funny stories is
apparently inexhaustible and his trick
playing on the plano is making quite a
hit. Mr.. Stats monologue is free from
all Objectionable jests and he is very
pleasing entertainer.
The Kingston sisters do some clever
dancing and feats of contortion. AL
though the weather has been Indictment
during the past two nights the attendance
gives promise of being large this week.
There will be a matinee this afternoon
and the usual performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
ATTORNEY SMYER ON
LOCAL TAXATION
SAYS MONEY DERIVED FROM AS
SESSMENT MUST GO TO PUBLIC
SCHOOLS AND CANNOT BE USED
FOR BUILDING COURT HOUSE.

The board of revenue was not advised
by their attorney, e. J. Smyer, that the
revenue derived from local taxation for
the public schools of the county, provided
it carries at the special election on June
20, could be used to enlarge the county
court house.
In an interview Attorney Smyer says,
with reference to the matter:
GAS a matter of fact, the board of
revenue has never asked me for an opin-
ion on this subject, and 1 have never
given any.
1.-THE board of revenue has no control
over the proposed school tax, If levied,
and of course If they had, no one would
suppose that the board would UNDER
take to inappropriate the money.
1.-THE only connection which the board
of revenue can have under the law with
the proposed school tax Is to levy it IL
the people vote it. 1t does not go into
the county treasury, but the law re-
quires it to be paid by the tax collector
to the superintendent of education
81 cannot see how the error which has
been fallen into could have been made.
Certainly it has not heen from anything
that I have said
'The question which the board sub
mitted to me, and upon which I advised
them, was, in case the proposed bond
issued for courthouse purposes was de-
feated, what remedy was open to them,
and 1 advised that in such a case the
board of revenue could do the necessary
courthouse work and levy a special tax
under the constitution to pay 1t. And
that has no reference what ever to the
school tax.
"The fact is, it would be cheaper for
the taxpayers to vote the bond issue for
court house purposes than it would be to
force the board of revenue to make the
necessary expenditures and levy a special
tax to meet 1t, because the present levy
would be sufficient to pay the interest on
the bonds, together with other charges
against the county. But If the expendi-
lures for the new courthouse, which must
be made, have to be met by a special levy
that will of course, increase taxation.
For that reason it is better to vote the
bond issue"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
SYMPATHY WITH STREET.
Mitchell, Who Was Injured, Is In a
Critical Condition.

Florence, June Special John L.
Mitchell, who was stabbed Saturday even
ing at the Louisville and Nashville depot
by Tom Street. a fiagman on the South
ern railroad, Is critically Ill, and his re-
covery is not &C nsidered probable Mitchell
has two wounds, one in his back and
one in front. The knife entered under the
left shoulderblade and penetrated to the
heart It was after receiving the two des-
perate wounds that Mitchell procured a
revolver and followed Street. One Of the
shots he fired penetrated Streets hat
Public sympathy Is entirely with
Street. He is a small man and Mitchell
is very large, and had attacked him with
n stick. The wounded man, while a pas
senger on the train from Tuscumbia to
Florence had been using profane language
and resented Streets remonstrances.
Mitchell Is under sentence now to the
coal mines for running blind tiger.
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ELECTED SUPT. OF
EAST LAKE SCHOOLS
PROF. BLASINGAME OF FORT
SMITH, ARK, SUCCEEDS TO Po-
SlTlON HELD LAST YEAR BY
PROFESSOR DICKSON.

Wyatt Childs Blasingame Of Fort Smith,
Ark, has been elected superintendent of
the East Lake public schools, to succeed
Prof. w. E. Dickson who did not apply
to the board of education for reelection.
Professor Blasingame is at present of
the faculty of the Fort Smith high
school, and comes well recommended as
an instructor. He is a graduate of col
lege of note and took post graduate
courses at the University of Tennessee,
Holbrook Normal college, the University
of Cfieago and other prominent institn-
lions. The East Lake board of education
is consider ed quite fortunate in securing
the services of Prof. Blasingame to take
charge of its public school system.
The board of education which Is COM
posed of Judge e. G. Robinson, chair
man, DR.. N. A. Barrett, r. B. Holtom, N.
e. Hit and ]. w. Hargrove held a
meeting Monday night. The prospects for
a suece ssful year in the East Lake pub
lie schools are encouraging.
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NEW MANAGER AT
EAST LAKE CASINO
A. o. NEAL WILL BE SUCCEEDED
BY MARTIN SEAMAN, FORMERLY
OF THE BlJoU-NEAL GOES TO
LYNcHBuRG, VA.

A. O. Neal, who was formerly at the
Bjou and has been manager of the East
Lake Casino since that resort was open
Thursday night for Lynchburg, Va,
where he will take charge of the Wells
summer theatre at that place. Mr.. Neal
will be succeeded at East Lake by Mar
tin Seaman, who was formerly connected
with the Bijou here and has recently been
in charge of the Bijou theatre at Mem
phis. Mr.. Seaman will arrive Thursday
morning and will assume his new duties
at once.
Mr.. Neal came to Birmingham last fall
as Jake Wells special representative and
is very capable theatrical manager and
experienced in the business. lie has made
many friends In Birmingham whc will
regret to see him leave During the win
ter he was associated with the manage-
ment of the Bijou and when the sum-
mer season opened at East Lake he was
placed in charge of that resort, including
the Casino and all the amusement enter
prizes. Since assuming his duties at East
Lake he has been hard at work getting
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successful season. The theatre at Lynch
burg is considered one of the finest on
the Wells circuit and the change In man
agement bas been made solely to strength
en- the Wells forces In virginia where
there are now three summer theatres in
successful operation.
Mr.. Seaman, the new manager at the
Casino Ia already we'll Ixnown ft, PR
mingham through his former connection
with the Bijou and is quite popular.
In the meantime the improvements at
the lake are being pushed forward rapid
ly. The animals for the carrousselle have
been put in place and this new amuse-
ment enterprise is exceedingly handsome.
The chariots and animals are exceeding
~ gorgeous. There Is a triple row Of
these figures, so the seating capacity of
the merry-go-round will be very large.
The entire building will be brilliantly
illuminated and handsomely decorated
Throughout. The central mechanism of
the carrousselle is enclosed by panels
bearing reproductions of famous paint
ings, and music viii be furnished by a
large automatic orchestra. The motive
power will be electricity.
The roller coaster is now in course Of
construction and will be finished at an
early date This structure Is planned
on an elaborate scale and will be a great
attraction at the lake. The other amuse-
ment enterprises will be finished In the
near future
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
Last Capital Docket Week.

The Jury venire for the week of June
20 in the first division of the criminal
court will probably be drawn this
morning by Judge Dan A. Greene, who
will preside in the first division during
that week That will be the last capital
docket week for the present term of the
court, and many important cases have
been set for trial during the week. A.
]. Mothershed, charged with killing j.
j. Hambrick; Glen Tetherow, charged
with killing Hardy White of Ensley, and
Dave Laws, charged with killing Neil
Mulens of Ensley have had their cases
docketed for trial during the week of
June 90
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
WARRANT CHARGES FORGERY
Young Woman Tries to Borrow Money
In Huntsville.

Huntsville, June 7.--(speciai)-A war
rant charging forgery has been sworn
out against Lena Johnson alias Nellie
Smith young woman OF attractive APP
pearance who claims to be from Knox
Vile. The woman tried to borrow sum
of money from a bank on forged note.
She has disappeared since, leaving no
trace behind her.
Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings
we're begun today against f. A. HOWE,
Jr., jeweler OF this city, the petitioners
are Baltimore and New York creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
Hibernians TO Have Picnic.

The annual pcnic of the Ancient Order
Of Hibernians will take place at Pleas
ant Valley park on The South Bessemer
car line July 4. An elaborate programme
of sports is being arranged for the occa-
sion.
The local organizations will be well
represented at the national convention of
the order which will be held in st. Louis
three days. commencing June 10.
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plan Bio FraternaI Union.

Huntsville, June 7.-(Special)-At a
meeting last night OF Maple Leaf camp.
Woodmen Of the World. committees were
appointed consisting of representatives
of every secret society in Huntsville to
have charge of arrangements for cele-
brating the Fourth of July. A big fra
ternal reunion is planned for that day
and invitations will be sent to every lodge
within a hundred miles to have members
present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
Circuit Court Juries.

Juries have been selected in the circuit
court for the present week as follows:
Jury No. John II. ONeal, James
Blackburn, ]. r. Perkins. w. II. Town
send. ]. n. Roebuck, w. W. Fulghum,
j. d. Michens, B. F. Lee, w. L. Willis,
S. j. Erchert, II. G. Parsons, ]. L. Vim
cent.
Jury No. Pat Muliarkey, Jack Brown.
John M. Porter, A. C. Jones, w. II. coe,
A. w. Key, ]. j. Platen, Brett r. Brown,
John H. Atkins, Ed Warren. T. d. Brad
ford. VIII Klein.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriages, licenses have. been issued
from the probate court as follows.
Frank Stephens to Miss Florence Haw-
kins; M. b. DuBose to Miss Mary S Paul;
Saverio Miranda to Miss Maroannlna Pu-
milia; William B. Hicks to Miss Minnie
L. Kennedy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
Resolutions on Or. Fant,s Death.

Tuscaloosa. June Especial. )-Resolu-
lions on the death of DR.. Joseph Lewis
FAINT, which occurred on May 30 were
adopted at the Baptist church Sunday.
DR.. FAINT was one o. the most faithful
and consistent workers of the church and
his death is probably the greatest loss
that the church has sustained in q num-
Der of years. He had been member OF
the board of deacons for over twelve
years and had been chairman Of the
board for a number of years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
HundIey Elected as Delegate.

Huntsville, June 7.-(Special )-Hon.
Oscar r. Hundley has been notified of his
selection by the executive committee of
the American Bar association as a dele
gate to represent that association at the
universal congress of lawyers to be held
In st. Louis next September. Mr.. Humid
ley will be the sole delegate from Ala
bama
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
Petitions In Bankruptcy.

The following petitions in bankruptcy
have been filed:
Mat Gale of Pratt City liabilities s1o2.-
As; assets, S.
Scrap King of Birmingham; liabilities
S205; assets, $92
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
Repairs az CITY Hall.

Some repairs are being made on the
second floor of the city hall. Recently a
part of the mosaic wainscoting and thing
has cracked and this is now being re-
placed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
Auxiliary to Meet.

The ladies' auxiliary of Typographical
Union No. 1o4 will meet this afternoon at
o'clock with Mrs. w. C. Gardner, 1910
Wheeler street A large attendance is
earnestly desired
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Fined One Dollar.

Howard Smith, negro, was found
guilty of assault with a pistol on George
Feagan by jury In the first division Of
the criminal court yesterday and fined 81.
Both are negroes.
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Verdict for Defendant.

The suit of Peyton Reed VS.. the Bir-
ningham Railway. Light and Power COM
pany on trial in the circuit court resulted
in jury verdict for the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
AMUSEMEN IS.
EAST LAKE CASINO.

. All the week, with matinees Wed 4
, nesday and Saturday-The Fays 4
; and their vaudeville company. 4
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pamane Suit ON Trial.

The damage suit of Alexander Dunlap
vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
company is on trial before jury in the
circuit court,
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PERSONAL.

DR.. and Mrs T. o. Powell of MHlidge-
vile, Ga, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs.
j. T. Harwell at their residence, No.
lilo Twelfth street, south.
Professor Judge left for Dallas. Ca, to
take charge of an orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
Gordon A. Tachior.

The funeral of Gordon A. Tachior, who
died at Lewisburg Monday at 1890 o'clock
will take place from the residence of Mrs.
Jessie Kirkland, 1905 Twelfth street, north.
this morning at $50 o'clock. Funeral SER
vices will be held at st. Paurs Catholic
church. The pail bearers are ]. C. Cald-
well, r. A. Ching, r. ]. Keith. e. S.
Huntington, Tom Clark and DIR. Glen
Vance.
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DEATHS AND FUNERA AIS.
Lila May Reeves,

Lila May Reeves aged II months,
daughter of William Reeves. died at 2:3o
g. m. Tuesday. Funeral from the resi-
dence, 6l7 First avenue at 10 o'clock this
morning. Services will be conducted by
the Rev. DR.. A. j. Dickinson. The inter
ment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-08
WorId,s EaIr-st. Ioul..

Tickets at low rates now on SALE For
particulars apply to any Mobile and Ohio
railroad agent. 4-30-tf
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e. T. Shaw G. Son. undertakers, s12
North Twentieth street Both phones o.
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Weather Report.

bama; Partly cloudy Wednesday and
Thursday, variable winds.s
Weather Report.
Birmingham, Tuesday, June T.
Rain is reported this morning from all
districts In Alabama and from all the
states of the cotton belt except South
Carolina. The amount at Birmingham
yesterday was 100; at Marion, Ala, the
fall was 1.64. At Charlotte, N C., there
was a heavy rain of 2.42 inches. Beyond
the limits of the cotton belt rain is re-
ported from Maryland, Pennsylvania,
New York, New England, Illinois and
Michigan.
Slightly cooler weather prevails over
the eastern half of the country while it
is 2 degrees to 10 degrees warmer in the
states of the plains.
Weather Conditions.
Temperature and precipitation as report
ed by the weather bureau for selected
southern stations during "a hours ending
a. M: Precip-
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, July Forecast for Ala
bama: Partly cloudy Wednesday and
Thursday, variable winds.s
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The Agc-HeraId Engraving Depart
ment makes good cuts.
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THE strength OF a bank is in It's
individual loans"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-11-08

E. z. Ferguson returned last night
from Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs Martin Foard return
ed last night from Portland.
Henry spellmire returned yesterday
from Seattle, where his daughter was
operated upon.
A. sigurdson. Of the warrenton Clam
Company interviewed the trade in
Astoria yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. ID, II. Welch and daugh-
ter returned last night from a brief
visit in Portland.
Judge F. ]. Taylor was among the
Astorians who returned from Portland
on last nights express.
Photographer T. E. Peiser closed out
his business in Astoria and on Sunday
evening left for Seattle.
Chas. G. Palmberg and bride re-
turned last night from their wedding
trip to the east. While away they
visited the fair.
Herman Wise returned list night from
Portland, where he consulted with
eastern travelling men and selected
some winter and spring goods.
Neni Knapp has moved to Astoria
from Knappa to place his children in
the schools and win occupy Captain
AL Beal's residence on Youngs bay. )
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-11-08

The three largest crowds Of the sea-
son packed the Star last night and
witnessed one Of the best vaudeville
bills ever presented here. This weeks
feature is the Star Trio, Jennings
o'Brien, Mann and Frank. in a sketch
entitled. Our Uncle" The turn is
side-splittIng, and the trio was warmly
received last night. Jumping de onzo
is also an excellent feature. and his
work gives great satisfaction. Neff
and Miller are on In comedy sketch.
which includes some first-class sing
ing and dancing. Miss Kate Rockwell.
spectacular dancer. combines ability
with beauty and has proved decided
favorite. The moving pictures depict
bank robbery that is carried out
with remarkable realism. The bill is
good from top to bottom and is getting
the crowd.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-11-08

AT today's election the liquor ques-
tion will be voted upon by the people
of city precinct No. /. in the west
end. No other petitions under the To-
cal option law have been filed in this
county The lone petition filed Il Of
Importance TO the various interests. as
there are now. or shortly will be. four
saloons in West Astoria. 1t IL said
petitions asking that the liquor ques-
tion be submitted in city precinct No.
q and the county at large were also
prepared, but they have not been filed.
The Retail Liquor q Cigar Dealers
Association had contemplated attack
ing the petition from precinct No. /
on the ground of unconstitutionality.
but nothing has developed.