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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-04
ROENTGEN RAYS
FOR CURING CANCER
Specialists Declare 1t Is Not Effective
Where Malady Is Deep
Seated

Berlin, May The treatment of cam
Ger by Roentgen ray rather than by the
knife was discussed at today's session
of the international congress called to
celebrate the tenth anniversary of the dis
covery of the Roentgen rays. Professor
Lassar of Berlin, who is regarded as an
authority on diseases, read a paper aver
ring he had but three failures In this
cure for cancer In some hundred cases
he had treated. The ray was effective only
where the growths were not deep steated
because its healing effect only penetrated
to depth of oIIe-hfth of an inch. The ray
seemed ineffective for large growth
Professor Lassar added that he had
met with success In the removal of
gangrenous cancer growths by Roentgen
rays such as would have seemed impos-
sible to bold imaginations a few years
ago
properties of the rays and necessity for
extreme care.
Professor 1melmann of Berlin read q
summary of reports on sixty cases of can
Ger treated by DIR. Comas of Lisbon,
whose results had been equally success
fuI with those of Professor Lassar.
Professor Unger of Berlin was skeptical
of cures in serious cases. He knew of no
cure on cancer of the breast.
Professor Gochl of Halle exhibited a
clock-liSe invention that rang an alarm
when the ray reached the burning point.
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The Future.

/ cannot close without voicing the pride
that each one of us should feel in being
chosen to guide and represent this mag
nificent corporation of Birmingham.
While it is an honor to u.s. none the less
should we be an honor to the corporation.
Our charter gives us giants strength
let us use this power wisely and well.
With rapid strides we are now advancing
along the high ways of progress Our
manufactures are being multiplied and
diversified and our commerce is expand
ing; our wholesale and jobbing trade has
broadened and our banks are famed for
size and strength: our school system Is
attracting the attention of educators
throughout the Union and families are
moving here from all directions to reap
its advantages; our water supply. is rapid
ly becoming noted for its purity and the
death rate is rapidly decreasing.
Within the past few years all the world
has discovered that the foundations of our
greatness are laid along lines so broad
and deep that never again can doubt be
felt regarding our future. Greater Birm-
ingham" only is needed to compel all men
to acknowledge this city the metropolis
of the south. Sometimes cities rise, -four
ish and die, through ephemeral conditions
and the shifting of men but like giant
magnet in these mountains of inexhaust-
ible wealth. this wonderful city must
grow greater year by year, ceaselessly
drawing into her fold streams of popula-
ton from all the earth and producing I'M
told riches for their prosperity and hap
piness. Upon us rests in a large measure
the responsibility of guiding her towards
her manifest destiny and may we not for
get that our actions now will harm or
benefit generations vet to come
GEORGE II. WARD. Mayor.
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Fire Department..

Much criticism is heard from time to
time regarding the fire department
Many citizens praise it, while others
claim that our heavy losses are due to
Its lack of efficiency and call for a re-
organization As far as my observation
goes our fires have been due chiefly to
cheap buildings constructed years ago:
TO the lack of a city electrician; the lack
of a building inspector and the use OF
two few and too small fire plugs. The
long distances between plugs and the re-
sulting friction are responsible for the
low pressure so frequently noticed. No
great results can be expected until these
deficiencies are remedied. The depa-t-
ment certainly cannot be held RESPONSE
BILE for our large number of fires what
ever may be thought of its fire fighting
ability.
The agreement reached between the
board of trade and the Southeastern
Tariff association some time ago is salts
factory to the Board of Aldermen and
has been ratified. The next step is for
us to give it effect. In my judgment we
can only do this gradually owing to pre-
vious financial obligations. When the
terms are fulfilled the tariff association
will doubtless respond with reduced
rates. as per agreement, just as readily
as If all additions had been made at
once.
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To the New Mayor.

have given my time and thought and
best energy for six years of my life to
the upbuilding and advancement of the
material resources of the city of Birming-
ham and | feel that l have always had
the support and cooperation of this hon
orable board and the conservative citi-
zens of Birmingham TO assist me in car
rying into execution the undertakings
that have been put into effect
have the conscious satisfaction of
knowing that have done my duty as
saw and understood II and the results
of our combined efforts stand for them
selves.
Through the long six years that l have
served as Mayor of this great and grow
ing city my motto has been, ITO assist
in building up and not criticize and try
to tear down"
And now. Mr. Mayor, in formally turn
ing over to you the keys of the city as
emblematic of its executive authority.
permit me to assure you that the people
have confidence in your ability. your
honesty, and your fidelity and feel that
they have placed their interest in safe
hands.
We have accomplished all the original
purposes which had In mind when first
consented to become a candidate for
Mayor of this city. and with many sweet
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NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS.
r. NJ. Rhodes Is Elected Member Of
Executive Committee.

Charleston, S. c., May AT the con-
Southern Newspaper Publishers associa-
ton today Maj. j. c. 1Iemphill. editor of
/. the Charleston News and Courier, was
elected president; G. j. Palmer of the
Houston Post. vice president. and E. P
Glass of the Montgomery Advertiser, was
reelected secretary and treasurer.
Ex-President II. II. Cabaniss declined to
be candidate for reelection as the head
of the association, as he was no longer
actively engaged in newspaper publish
ing. Invitations were extended to the
convention to hold their next annual
meeting in Louisville and in Montgomery.
Tt was decided to hold the next an
nual meeting in Montgomery. The time
of the convention next year was not de-
cided upon.
At the conclusion Of the topics discussed
the annual election of officers was held.
Besides the election of President Hemp
hill, Vice President Palmer and Secre-
tary and Treasurer Glass, the following
gentlemen were made the executive COM
mittee:
D. A. Tompkrs, Charlotte Observer; T.
T. Stockton, Jacksonville Times Union;
Thomas Warren, Charleston Evening Post.
]. H. Estill. Savannah Morning News;
Robert Ewing, New Orleans States: r. N.
Rhodes Birmingham News; f. M. Fos-
ter. Nashville Banner.
A trip to the navy yard and around
the harbor consumed the afternoon and
tonight dinner was given at the Charles
ton hotel
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Three Great Influences.

During the administration of an exec
utive officer there are no influences more
powerful than that of women. the pulpit
and the press, and the administration
that Is now nearing an end Is no exception
to this well established saying
In retiring from the office which I have
held for the past six years | feel that l
should try to express, however made
quately, my profound sense of gratitude
to each of these influences for the help
full assistance rendered.
1t may seem to those not well informed
relative to the government of a city that
the acknowledgement that is due the
good women of Birmingham is unealled
for. If, however, these persons knew the
great service that has been rendered
alone in assisting in regulating the COM
bined charities of this city, 1t would be
easy for them to understand why | &C.
knowledge and tender my most grateful
thanks for their assistance
Had it not been for the untiring efforts
of the good women of this city we would
have no Boys Industrial school, no Mer-
cy Home, no Hillman and st. Vineents
hospitals. and many otter similar insti-
tutions that are really monuments to the
humane and patriotic side of woman's in
fuences in this city.
We owe them much and If the admin
istration of the executive head that Is
now nearing an end has been as success
full as has been shown by the foregoing
message, it Is all due to the maternal
influence of one good woman.
The clergy with its powerful influence
at all times to discern the good and point
out the evils, has been of greater as
sistance than | am able to express in this
message The number OF magnificent
churches show the influence and the eff
feet of these good men to guard the des-
TIMES of the people, of our city. They
have oftentimes lightened the burdens of
the administration when the load seemed
sufficient, In my opinion. to sink navy.
To these reverend gentlemen l can truly
say that l hope that the influence that
they now WELD for good will never grow
| less
The criticisms of the press have many
times been severe but the executive head
of the city is a public official and the
many pleasant expressions have many
times outweghed the criticisms. and no
| influence save your honorable body has
done more to assist In our efforts to fix
the eyes of the whole world on this city
| of destiny than the press of Birmingham.
And now in retiring from this honorable
and important post of duty, | acknowl-
edge with profound respect the many
courtesies that have been extended me in
| my official and personal capacity by this
| intelligent fraternity from the men who
direct them the editors. daily reporters.
and down to the newsboys who deliver
the papers on my desk,
| l want to avail myself on this occasion
to make acknowledgement that is due
every member of this board and every
officer and employe of this city for their
| industrious application to duty and the
assistance and courtesy that has at all
times been extended me. 1.-The king is
dead. Long live the king
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-04
Police Department.

Your attention Is called to the falling
off of fines in the police court For the
last two years they were $4,000 For the
preceding two years they were nearly
$4,000. This, Notwithstanding the fact
that there are more laws to he enforced
now than then and at least as many peo-
pie hereabouts. This cannot be attrib-
uted altogether to IA sudden reversal of
public behavior In the direction Of good
morals. Rather let US inquire into the
workings of the police department and
see II many city laws and ordinances are
not being ignored. This may or may not
be due TO ignorance by the department
as to what our laws are. Doubtless
many members of the force are exceed
ingly hazy as to where the rights of the
citizen end and Where the authority Of
a policeman begins.
1t Is herewith recommended that d.
gest OF police regulations be published in
pamphlet form and then a call be made
on the police commissioners to enforce
every law therein. Those laws which can
not be enforced should be repealed
Those laws which they think should not
be enforced can receive attention through
other channels.
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ASCENDING CASHIER
ARRESTED IN CHICAGO
Henry G. Coll Makes No Protest and
Is Taken Back to Milwaukee
Willingly.

Chicago, May 3.-Henry G. Coll alb
sconding cashier of the National Bank of
Milwaukee, was arrested at the Lakota
hotel here this evening" He had been at
the hotel four days and was registered
under the name of A. c. Smith. Coll was
arrested by Detective Sullivan of Mil
waukee, assisted by Pnkerton detective
The detectives had tracked Coll from
Milwaukee to several towns in Illinois,
then into Indiana, aud finally to Chicago.
The missing cashier was looking we'll
when taken into custody today. His face
was brown and rudy as though he had
been on a vacation. He made no protest
when arrested, but said he was willing
to go back to Milwaukee He refused to
be interviewed. The trio left for Milwau-
kee this afternoon
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Cemetery.

Protests have reached you regarding
the use to which Oak Hill Cemetery Is
being put as a public highway. If we
have any respect for the memory of our
dead or for the feelings of men and wo-
men who have loved ones buried there,
we should see that this sacred place Is
used neither as a playground for child
rem nor. as a convenience by the surround
ing population. While the city cannot
now provide the funds to beautify 1t and
care for it, as all would like to do yet 1t
can and should assert vigorously all of
it's aut horty In the determination to pro-
tect our "city of the dead" from the de-
secration of intruders
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-04
America May Send Delegates.

Charlotte, N. c., May 3.-The Amer
lean Cotton Manufacturers have re.
ceived an invitation from President
NIAGARA of the International Cotton
Congress to send a delegate to the
annual meeting of the body at Man
chester in June. Mr.. NIAGARA says that
his colleagues are unanimously of the
opinion that there is a community of
interests between them and the man.
ufactures of America and there should
be an international federation.
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Sanitation and Police.

Your attention is called to the code
provisions which place all sanitary and
street cleaning operations in charge Of
fhe above committee This provision will
The more honored in the future than in
the past. TO assist this committee in
Excepting our streets beyond criticism In
rhe matter Of cleanliness. Il Is herewith
recommended that existing laws be en-
Forced or new laws passed Immediately,
(which provide penalties or throwing
paper garbage, refuse or trash of any
description on streets or alleys and also
provide for placing receptacles at regular
distances in which to put this trash.
What is now an impossible task for our
small force by itself, would turn out to
DE an easy matter with the active
distance and cooperation of every in
ldividuaI who is tempted to throw some
thing on the street that could easily be
placed in' receptacle near by.
Health Department.
We are TO be congratulat ted on having
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-04
Postoffice Appointments.

Washington, May Especial post
masters appointed: Carpenter, Baldwin
county, William r. Jackson; Hodges,
Franklin county, Robert L. Sullivan
Sanity Mills, DeKalb county, John w.
Jones.
Rural routes ordered established June Il:
Alabama City, Etowah county, route l.,
population 1873. houses 1903; Citronel. Mo-
bile county, route l, population 460, houses
1OS
Rural carriers appointed for Alabama
routes: Clio, route 8. John II. Pickett, cas-
rier, Marris Baxter, substitute; route g.
Daniel Monaghan carrier S. Mooney
ham substitute; Ragland, route l, Andrew
S. Box carrier, Ebert M. Box substi-
tute.
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Sons Elect Officers.

Philadelphia. Pa, May 3.-The Sons
of the American Revolution concluded
their business session today with the
election of officers for the ensuing
year. Gen. Francis Henry Appleton
of Massachusetts defeated James Den
ton Hancock of Pennsylvania for the
presidency, after spirited contest.
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remembrances and no REGRETS for having
made the personal sacrifices that | haves
and fully conscious that I have dis
charged my whole duty as best 1 could,
with all the lights before me, l gladly
surrender into your keeping the RESPONSE
bilties that / lay down. and cheerfully
return to the post of honor. that of Tile
Private Citizen
(Sgned) w. NJ. DRENNEN
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ley, but now residing at Ripley. Miss.
Is visiting his friends in this city.
Miss Sadie Levey of Montgomery Is the
guests of the Misses Broda.
The Thread of the Story club will be
entertained tomorrow afternoon by Mrs.
D. B. Bird.
Alderman E. M. Owen who was injured
at the steel plant few days ago, is able
to be out again.
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BUSINESS AT PRATT
CITY FLOURISHING
FURNACES AT THOMAS ARE
MAKING GOOD RECORDS AND
COKE OVENS ARE TURNING OUT
LARGE QUANTITIES OF COKE.

Pratt City, May ESPECIAL )-Business
was good in nearly every channel of trade
In Pratt City during the month of April.
The number of cars handled by the rail-
roads show a remarkable increase, and
the merchants had fairly good trade.
At Thomas No. 3 furnace was relghted
last MONTH making all three of the iron
plants at that place in blast. The furn-
aces and the coke ovens at Thomas are
making good records and the output of
the furnaces was greatly in excess of any
previous month.
The Tennessee company put in oper-
alton its coke oven located in the wes-
tern part of the city last month and the
ovens are now in full blast, turning out
coke in large quantities
Senator Dicks Portrait.
Jack x. Thomas. postmaster of Pratt
City, has. received life size portrait of
Senator Dick the Junior from Ohio, which
he has placed in his office alongside the
picture of the lamented President McKin-
ley. Mr. Thomas was formerly an Ohioan
and has for several years been a close
personal and political friend of Senator
Dick.
Masons Meet.
The Pratt City chapter of the Royal
Arch Masons held a rousing meeting
last night. Degrees were conferred on
five candidates and Lieutenant Governor
r. M. Cunningham of Ensley was the
guest of the lodge.
Eagles Annual Sermon.
The first annual sermon of the Pratt
city lodge of Eagles will be preached next
Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal
church. The members of the order will
meet at the lodge hall and will march
In body to the church. An interesting
musical programme under the direction
OF Prof Jack x. Thomas is being ar
ranged.
Personal and General.
Miss Irene Key is the guest of friends
in Birmingham this week.
Mr.. Emmett Phillips is visiting relatives
at Fayette this week.
Miss Eta Pool charmingly entertained
this evening in compliment to her cousin.
Miss Hazel Wood of Altoona.
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Personal and General.
RETIRING MAYOR W. M. DRENNEN
DELIVERS FAREWELL ADDRESS
Continued from Seventh PAGE,

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whose area is less than six and one half
miles square.
If this policy of prudence and progress
iveness be adopted by state administra-
lions there is sound reasons to believe
that the results in the wider fields would
be equally benefiting and gratifying.
There Is nothing more gratifying
In connection with the retiring adj
ministration than to be able to report
that in the expenditure of more than two
millions of dollars In permanent improve
ments there have been no defaulters, no
shortages charged against city officials
or city employees.
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s12.e5 to Savannah. Ga, and Return.

Account Southern Golf Tournament the
Central of Georgia will on May and s.
sell tickets, Birmingham to Savannah and
return. for sizes, good to return until
May IL. This is a splendid opportunity to
visit the sea coast and the most beautiful
city In the south
e. H. FELL, T. p. A.
Phones 976. 1921 First Avenue.
Sat
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Smoke Nuisance.

Your attention is also called to the
great volume of Dense black smoke COM
ing from large and small stacks situated
in the heart of the city. These doubtless
can and should be abated as a nuisance
since they are a menace to public health
and depreciate the value of all surround
Ing property
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WARDS INAUGURAL ADDRESS
OUTLINES HIS FUTURE POLICY
CONTINUED from Seventh Pase)

are attended as faithfully as meetings of
the Council ITSELF the practical result is
10 put all power, responsibility and work
an the hands Of the Chairman with the re-
suit os getting a one-man decision on mat
ters that may be Of great Importance. 1t
rs my purpose to expect and to request all
members of Committees to agree to this
view If any should find such duties too
ponerous, a request to be relieved will be
"a duty performed to tho public.
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put into effect the new health laws and
having them enforced by competent and
fearless officers. 1t is my purpose to
throw the whole power of city authority
behind this department in Its effort to
promote healthful conditions.
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DIVIDEND MAY BE
PAID Al. EARLY DATE
INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE MA.
JoRlTY OF THE DEPosIToRs
WILL ACCEPT COMPROMISE OF.
FER OF RECEIVER STEVENSON.

Bessemer, May 3.-(Special. )-Reeeiver
George II. Stevenson of the Bessemer
Savings bank has already received an
swers from majority of the depositors
of the Bank of Commerce. practically all
of whom agreed to accept his offer to
compromise claims against the defunet
bank. It is probable that all the denosi-
tors will be heard from within the next
week and that a dividend will be paid
in a few days.
The offer made to the depositors was
to pay &c % per cent of the open account
claim and 40 per cent ON the time deposits.
If the depositors of the bank accept this
offer about $4,000 will be paid out in the
first dividend.
As soon as the depositors of the Bank
of Commerce are settled with the Bes-
semer Savings bank matter will be taken
up and may result in the payment of
another dividend to the depositors of this
defunct bank
Women's Mission Society.
The Women's Mission society of the Bir
mingham district met in convention yes
terday at the First Methodist church con-
tinung in session the greater mart of
the day. A number of delegates from
all over the district were present
The following programme was carried
OUT
10 a. m.-Devotional exercises; report
Of district secretary: report of auxiliaries
Work of Board Of City Missions-Mrs
William Mccarthy.
The United States as a Mission Field
Mrs S. r. Saton.
The Correctional Worl: of the w. Fl.
NJ. Soeiety-Mrs. L. M. Gillian.
Press Work-Mrs. j. p Jackson.
Supply Department-Mrs. DeShazo
The Need and Opportunity of the Work
in Our Locality-Mrs. e. w. Hayes
How to Carry on Local Work-Mr. J.
b. Chatfield.
The Need and Opportunity of Mission
Work in the South-St. Johns Auxiliary.
The searritt Training School-Mrs Mary
Carr.
!. Our Duty to the Alien Races-Mrs.
~Dulin.
What Does the w II. M. Society Need
to Enable 1t to Meet Its Responsibility
Mrs ]. C. Scott.
How Can an Individual Promote the
Life and Work of the Auxiliary-Mrs.
Dora Moffett
Bank Elects Officers.
At the annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Bessemer State bank which
was organized about a year ago. yester-
declared and the following directors
elected: w w. Holllngsworth w II.
Porter. w T. Kennedy, T. A. Moore, J.
]. Crotwell, e. A. Little. w. A. Simmons.
]. A. Estis, ]. II. Downing. NJ. A. Gwin
and G. b. Edwards.
The directors then held a meeting and
elected the following officers: w. w. Hol-
lingsworth president; w. II. Porter vice
president; e. A. Shelter cashier.
Strike Settled.
The pipe TANNERS who struck at the
pipe works last Monday for shorter
hours. returned to work this morning. the
company agreeing to increase their wages.
All the departments Of the plant are now
In full operation.
To Improve Plant.
Arrangements are being made to make
a number of improvements and additions
TO the Central Foundry companys plant
in this city When the present plans. now
under consideration, are carried the
capacity of the industry will be greatly
increased.