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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24

The campaign inaugurated by the city
and state health boards against the filthy
conditions existing In slaughterhouses has
resulted in a general cleaning up. In
number of cases. however, the conditions
are so bad that the health officials realize
the imppssibility OF the owners bringing re-
forms up TO the new standard OF cleanK-
ness and sanitation. and as a result these
places viii be wipad out of existence. In
a great ma tority of the slaughterhouses
radical improvements have already been
made Special tables for the leaf fats, for
the heads of earcasses ana for the intes-
tines have been erected. where previously
all such parts of animals were tossed into
filthy corners until ready to be utilized
The city authorities" said Health Commits
sioner James Besiey. have determined to
enforce radical reforms in the methods and
conditions surrounding the butchering and
manufacturing the meat products consumed
by Baltimore. All must comply with the
demands or else go out OF business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24

Following the general trend toward mu-
nicipal ownership there is now q senti-
ment crystallizing favorable to the install
lation of a municipal paving plant. City
Engineer b. 7. Fendau has announced that
when the board of estimates takes up
next year the annual budget of estimates
and appropriations he will ask that he be
allowed the sum of $4,000 for this pur-
pose. He considers city plant essential
in view of the fact that the municipality is
preparing TO spend $4,000, 900 for street
paving, the loan being already authorized
and only awaiting the ratification of the
voters at the election next spring In dis
GUESSING the situation here today Engineer
Fendall said:
Baltimore cannot put up with existing
conditions much longer a paving trust
has grip on the city's throat, and we
have simply got TO break away. We made
a move this year to do So but this move
has not yet met with complete success
The trust fights to the last ditch, and Ii
now has practically all paving work in the
city at standstill, a result of suits
flied in the courts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
Naval Contracts for Shell.

The chief of ordnance of the navy has
recommended the award of contracts for
large quantity of shell for the navy as
follows:
To the F'irth-Stirling Company, target
shells of quantities and calibers as follows:
Three thousand 13-inch, 800 12-fnch. 500 10
inch. 1900 S-inch, 1900 finch and 1900 g.
inch. The American British Ordnance Com
panys 5000 0-inch and 5000 3-inch target
shell. The E. w. Bliss Company, 5000 COM
mon shell of 5-inch caliber
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24
Cutters for Santo Domingo.

The Navy Department was asked by the
War Department to detail a naval con-
structor to inspect the four revenue cut
tiers which Lewis Nixon is building for the
Dominican government. Naval Constructor
w. ]. Baxter. head of the department of
construction and repair at the New York
navy yard, has been instructed to designate
one of his assistants to make the inspec-
ton in addition to his regular duties in
Brooklyn. The new cutters are to be sew
enty-ave feet long. will be fitted with gaso-
line engines and the complement OF each
ship will consist of two officers and ten
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24

and never removed. The pistol Is essen
italy a short-range rapid-dre weapon, and
requires quick handling TO get the best re-
suits. 1t Is not thought that the use of the
lanyard would tend to improve pistol accu-
racy, and 1t would make the handling of
the weapon less quick and more liable to &C
cidents. The request of Captain - to
use the lanyard in pistol firing is therefore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24

Made of finely figured
bamboo; strongly con-
structed and we'll braced;
top Is covered with finest
round-straw Japanese mat
ting; neatly made and fin
tShed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
BOY SU2RENDERS
ON GRAVE CHARGE
CARL MANNER, WANTED IN CHAT
TANooGA FOR ENLIGHTENMENT,
VOLUNTARILY GIVES HIMSELF
UP AND MAKES STATEMENT.

Carl Manner, a 17year-old boy, Volah-
tarily surrendered himself to Officer Tully
last night, stating that he had heard
that there was a warrant against NM
charging embezzlelment. Officer Tully
investigated, and found that such
charge existed against the youth In Ghat-
tanooga. Yesterday a telegram was re-
ceiyed by Chief Wier asking that the
young man be arrested.
Manner stated to Officer FULLY that ne
had been collector for a firm in Chat-
tanooga, and that he had failed to turn
over about $40 collected. While he did
not say as much, the officer was led to
believe from the fact of his voluntary
surrender that the prisoner feels Ger
tain that the charges against him can be
arranged without criminal prosecution.
The telegram asking that Manner be ar
rested was received by Chief Wier from
Sheriff Shipp. Inquiry was Immediately
made concerning his whereabouts. Hear
ing of these inquiries. Manner voluntarily
reported to headquarters that he was
willing to surrender and stand trial. He
was confined in the city jail last night.
A deputy is expected from Chattanooga
TO-DAY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
BIRMINGHAM MAY
GET HEADQUARTERS
COMMERCIAL CLUB WILL MAKE
EFFORT TO SECURE OFFICES OF
SOUTHERN COTTON ASSoCIA-
TfON-SEVERAL ADVANTAGES.

The Commercial club of Birmingham
will make an effort To secure the perma-
nent headquarters of the Southern Cot
ton association for this city. The move
ment has already been started in the
special committees appointed some time
ago TO arrange for the entertainment OF
the visitors at the next meeting of the
association which will be held in Birming-
ham in January and at that time the
matter Will be taken up with the con-
Vention.
1t is argued by those interested that
Birmingham is nearer the center of the
cotton producing belt than any other
city of any size and that it is the most
practicable location for the headdual-
ters of the association. 1t is also con-
tended that Birmingham has better rail-
road and mail facilities than most any
other central point and it is believed that
these things will go great way in in
ffuencing the association to give the prop
osition serious consideration.
A new president is to be elected at
the meeting in January and the indiea-
tons are that he will be either from one
of the Carolinas or from Mississippi.
None of these states offer a feasible Local
ton for the permanent headquarters, and
it is contended that in the selection OF
"A new executive the association Will also
be free to consider new quarters.
The present headquarters of tho asso-
citation are at Atlanta, which was Sc
lected mainly through the recommended
ton of President Harvie Jordan, whose
home is in Georgia. Mr.. Jordan has an
nounced that he will not stand for re-
election as president
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
NEGRO IS DEAD
SHOT BY OFFICER
OFFICER STAPP is RECOVERING
FROM HIS WOUND-OFFlCER
DICKSON NABs NEGRO CHARGED
WITH SHOOTING PREACHER.

Tom McEnnis. the negro desperately
wounded by Officer Slap Tuesday night,
died early yesterday morning.
Officer Stapp, who was seriously cut
about the face with bottle, welded
by the dead negro, has not been able
to return to work yet but reports
from him yesterday were to the effect
that the wound will be sufficiently
healed within the next day or two to
warrant his resuming duty
The shooting occurred in negro sa-
Icon on Eighteenth street between Sec
ond and Third avenue. The saloon Is
conducted by a negro named Myers, ana
the place adjoins the Palace saloon. The
shooting did not occur in the latter place,
as was at first stated.
The Rev. T. w. Walker, pastor of the
Shiloh Baptist church, who, while en-
deavoring to prevent fight between
members of his congregation night be-
fore last, and was shot in the arm, is
fast recovering the use of the limb. a
negro named Shack Brown was arrested
Yesterday by Officer Dickson charged
with having been the man who fired the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
LADIES THANK POLICE.
Ask That the Rubbering Johnnies Be
Kept Moving.

1--WE all wish to thank you for your or
der to Lieutenant Hagood contained in
The Age-Herald this morning. tele-
phoned lady yesterday to Chief Nier.
Just keep UP the good work. and get
the so-called Washers from other corn
ers in the city. They are horrid.'
The chiefs instructions anent the pre-
vention of the gathering of the mash
ers' at the side entrance OF the Gayety
theatre at the close of the night per-
formances brought forth hundreds Of
congratulations These compliments were
telephoned, written and delivered in per-
son. Men discussed the matter on the
streets in the stores. and everywhere.
Lieutenant Hagood was on the scene
when the performance was over night be-
fore last, and gave warning.
The instructions will be followed TO the
letter. and the chief is determined to
break up the ''rubbering" brigade which
generally finds standing room on sew
eraI of the corners of Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
ATHLETIC CONTESTS
AT The Y. NJ. G. A.
LEAGUE TENNIS TO
BEGIN BASKETBALL SEASON.
ATHLETIC CLUB WILL VIE WITH
ASSOCIATION IN JUMPING ACT.

Tonight will mark the beginning of the
real basket ball season at the Young
Mems Christian association, when the
first match games in the Commercial
league will be played.
The squad representing Steel-Smith Will
go up against the Louis Saks team for
two 15-mnute halfs, and this will be
followed by a game between the Cox
Shoe company's team and the first team
o. the Young Mems Christian assoeia-
ton.
All three of these business houses are
taking much interest in the results of
the games, having furnished the suits
for the players, and will have large
crowd of their employees present to cheer
the respective aggregations.
Following the games there will be
high jumping contest between the attn
letic club and the Young Mems Chris
tan association, i'm which several of the
best athletes in the city will take part
Following are the members of the attn
letic clubs jumping team: F. B. Jones'
Carol Long and II. A. Moon; Young
Mems Christian association, j. b. Sto-
vail. Ernest Lackmond and Myers
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
CLIMBED ROPE
To POKER GAME
Officers Parker and STREET in
Successful Raid
WATCHED MEN PLAYING
Buzz Was Sounded Too Lste-The
Elevator Refused to Work.
Eight Men Put In
der Bond.
WATCHED MEN PLAYING

That Officer Parker and STREET. are
making efforts TO break up gambling in
Birmingham is indisputably proved by
the means employed in the successful raid
last night of the alleged Joint over
the Palace pool room, Twentieth street
! between Second and Third avenues.
As a result of the raid eight men
were arrested charged with playing poker
and a peck of chips and deck of cards
were confiscated. The eight men were
placed under bonds of 500 each. and they
will be called for trial In the police court
this afternoon.
The manner employed by the officers in
efIeetng the capture is the interesting
portion of the story Parker entered the
room by means of window. after
climbing a rope extending from the
ground some forty feet below.
Caught Unawares.
TO attach the rope to the window, 1t
was necessary for the officers to climb
to the top of the building. where they
fastened the rope securely allowing II to
hang down alongside the window. Then
they Unanswered around and got EVIL
dence that game was in progress.
Returning again TO the alley, Officer
Parker began his climb up the rope while
Officer Steit remained below until the
window was reached. through which he
entered and passed through the door on
the first floor.
Officer Parker after the raid stated
that he entered the room without the
men being aware that he was near. lie
tip-toed across the carpet and watched
the game for a few seconds. Just then
there was a buzzing sound, and the men.
the officer states. broke up their game.
Upon looking about them they saw that
they were caught. The buzz was sound
ed when Officer STREET. started to the
scene of the game through the elevator.
STREET. Handicapped.
officer STREET stated that before the
elevator reached the third floor where the
game was going on. the current was cut
of and that had he not made quick
leap to the second floor. he would have
been helplessy suspended in maid-air.
After the elevator was stopped, Officer
STREET states that he returned to the first
floor, and dmanded that the doors be-
opened to him. He states that the men
In charge of the place declared they had
no key. lie finally made "A forcible en-
trance, and reached officer Parker. That
officer I'm the meantime had placed the
men under bond
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13

It Is more than likely that the United
States government will establish a sub
treasury In Birmingham. The only sub
treasury in the south is at New Orleans,
but the secretary of the treasury has
decided that an additional one is needed
and 1t only remains for the place to be
determined.
There is a sub-treasury at st. Louis
and another at Cincinnati Both of these
sub-treasuries accommodate important
southern Cities 1t is contended in bank
ing and business circles here that Bir-
mingham would be an ideal point geogra-
phically considered, while from a tinan-
cial viewpoint no city in the south, aside
from New Orleans, has claims anything
like so strong.
Among the cities reaching out for the
sub-treasury are Atlanta, Savannah.
Montgomery, Mobile, Nashville Chat
tanooga and Memphis. Birming-
ham clearing house figures do not total
as much as those of some of the other
southern cities, but this fact is really in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
COMING INSURANCE ELECTIONS.
Ways and Means Are Considered at
Conference.

New York, December 12.-Nays and
means for supervising the coming cleo
tons of directors of the Mutual Life In
surance company, and the New York
Life Insurance company, were considered
at a conference held today at the New
York office OF the state superintendent of
insurance. Those present at the confer
ence were Otto Kelsey, state superintend-
ent of insurance; Samuel Untermyer and
George r. Scrugham of the International
Polieyholders association; John Dewitt
Warner, representing the polcyholders of
the Mutual Life Insurance company; Al
bert Il. Bard, representing the selected
fusion ticket of the Mutual Life fnsur-
ance company. and James NJ. Beck, repre-
sentng the Mutual Life Insurance COM
panY.
The New York Life Insurance company
was not represented.
Representatives. of the policy holders
association suggested that Superintendent
Kelsey appoint five inspectors of cleo
tons for each company. They are to have
general supervision of the canvass OF the
votes. This arrangement was satisfactory
to the representatives of the various in
terests present, and upon the request of
Superintendent Kelsey, the representa-
tves of the companies, the polcyholders'
associations agreed to submit to him lists
of names of men who would be agree
able to them to have as such inspectors.
Mr.. Kelsey took under consideration n
suggestion made by representatives OF
the policyholders' committees that
reputable corps of certified accountants
be appointed to act as secretaries to the
elections board. lie also took under con-
sideraton a suggestion made. that one
challenge be allowed to each group where
the votes are being counted on the part
of the companies and the policyholders'
committees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
Mr., WOODWARD IS
PLEASED WITH TRIP
InSpects Property of Birming-
ham Realty Compony
TALKS OF DEVELOPMENT
Thinks Birmingham Is Receiving More
Than Its Quota of Prosperity
Coming to the Entire
County.
TALKS OF DEVELOPMENT

William Woodward of New York, a
director in the Birmingham Realty COM
pany, after spending three days in Biz
mingham. returned to his home last
night.
Mr. Woodward came to Birmingham to
attend meeting of the directors of the
Realty company and to inspect the prop
erty and the improvements that are being
made, Just before his departure he ex-
pressed himself as being much pleased
with the growth in all lines of industrial
development in Birmingham and the Bir-
mingham district since his last visit here
almost a year ago.
Mr.. Woodward spent a great deal of
his time here this week in visiting the
different sections of the district where
the Realty company has interests. lie
also visited some of the other points of
growing Importance. He took an interest
in all the evidences of improvement here
abouts and expressed great confidence III
the future prosperity of the community.
In discussing his visit just before his
departure last night MIR. Woodward said
L came to Birmingham three days ago
to attend a meeting of the board of
directors of the Birmingham Realty COM
pany | have taken occasion to look
over the properties of the company in
the city and district during my visit and
am well pleased with the many evidences
OF development seen in all directions.
L see wonderful improvement in the
city along all ines since my former visit
last spring. A wave of great prosperity
seems to be sweeping the whole country
just at the present time and Birmingham
seems to he keeping just little ahead
OF the great procession. | really believe
that Birmingham is getting more than
its quota OF the prosperity that is COM
ing To the United States and it is my
opinion that this is only the beginning of
still greater things
But there is no reason why Birming-
ham and this district should not grow
and prosper. No other section of the
country is blessed with greater natural
advantages. The variety of resources
hero is something wonderful and their
real scope and Importance have not yet
been discovered. Your mining and manu-
featuring operations are in their in
fancy.
Even your own people are just now
beginning to appreciate the Importance
OF the natural advantages of this district.
Outside brain and capital have just made
/ the discovery, in fact. and within few
years this district will show fruits of a
marvellous development not yet dreamed
Of by your most cheerful optimsts"
Mr.. Woodward is a nephew to j. 7.
Woodward president of the Hanover Ma
tonal bank Of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
Man Fails TO Reach Heart
In Spite of oily" Speech

ANY dainty face powder today?
Cleanses the skin thoroughly; makes the
complexion as if brand new"
No? Too bad. But the day is so pleas
ant. Do not frown. Mr.. Mayor. Cheer
fitness is so cheap. l dislike to worry
people This is the Mayor of course?
could tell that from the first glimpse of
the face
Mayor Ward bowed to the visitor.
Now. Mr.. Mayor, I would like to sell
powder on the streets during the Christ
mas season. All, too bad, again. I see
that | am troubling you. But | would
like to sell my preparation, so unique.
scented. delightful -"
I'VE are not going to have the streets
and sidewalks filled with sellers of all
kinds of materials during the Christmas
season." replied the Mayor, affably And
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
TESTED YESTERDAY
THE ONE INSTALLED BY THE
MOORE & HANDLEY HARDWARE
COMPANY PROVED QUITE Sue
CESSFUL.

A test of the automatic sprinkler, in
stalled in the new building of the Moore
& Handley Hardware company by the
international Sprinkler company of Phila-
delphia was made yesterday afternoon
under the supervision of l.. f. Belling
| rath, manager of the southern office,
with headquarters I'm Atlanta.
Mr.. j. G. Hoagland and j p Benji-
men, representing the Southeastern Tariff
| association, who had met here to make
test of the sprinkler equipment as APP
piled to this building, were present
The test proved perfectly satisfactory
to all concerned. This test was not nee
essary to demonstrate the efficiency of
sprinkler equipment, as this part has
long since been successfully demonstrate
ed, this test being merely to demonstrate
the efficiency of the sprinlilers in the
unusual construction found in this build
ing
The sprinkler equipment is available at
any part of the building, and therefore
fire could not occur at any point of the
building without the sprinkler opening
up.
The supplies to the sprinkler system
are practically inexhaustible, these being
the large size connections to the city
water main, and large water tank on
the roof, and the steam connections at
the sidewalk line, making the city fire
engine service available for the sprink-
lers. 7
This taken in connection with the fact
that these supplies are always on the
system and the sprnklers themselves
thoroughly automatic In action. being
open by the heat of the fire and dis
tributed throughout the building. would
Indicate a fire of any consequence Is
practically impossible
Another feature to be considered Is the
alarm system. connected with the sprink
Ter system. which is put into action by
the opening of one or more sprinklers.
calls the attention to an insipient fire,
thereby permitting those in charge of the
building to cut off the water and prevent
any serious water damage TO stock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
MAY HAVE
A u. s. SUB-TREASURY

Birmingham's favor. for it brings out
the fact that while Birmingham banks
handle fewer checks they handle more
actual cash than the banks of other
cities. The Birmingham banks carry, 1t
is said, much more money in their vaults
than do the banks of any city between
New Orleans and Cincinnati. As for the
Birmingham pay rolls. they amount to
fully $3,500000 a month. and this great
total is many times larger than the pay
rolls of Atlanta or Nashville.
On yesterday many letters and tele-
grams were sent from Birmingham to
the Alabama senators and representa-
tiyes in Washington urging them To urge
Birmingham as the place for the new
subtreasury. A committee of banking
and business men will proceed to Wash
ington within few days to back up
the congressman.
A prominent citizen remarked that all
that was needed to get the sub-treasury
was concert of action. Brmingham's
claims. he said, were based not only on
what this city was today, but what it
would be as a financial center four or
years hence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13

there is not the slightest use in you con-
tinuing your petition"
But, Mr. Mayor. you would certainly
stretch a point. a wee one. in order that
a fellow might not go without a Christ
mas dinner. OF course, you will
You won't? That's bad; but You Will
excuse my talking It is by the use Of
my tongue that l get a living. Now, we
will discuss this question from another
Viewpoint"
All, right. Mr. Mayor. all right. all
right But | cannot take your advice
about Atlanta. ! have already worked
that boasting village. Montgomery? You
surely are joking
Then the man retired. The streets will
be free of beggars eripples, and vendors
of all kinds during the Christmas season.
Chief Wier gave special instructions TO
the officers yesterday anent this matter.
and made 1t plain that this resolution on
the part of the officials must be en-
forced.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-13
Suit Against the Item.

New Orleans. December 12.-Sut was
brought today by Charles NJ. Palmer,
one of the owners of the New Orleans
Item against the Item company, pub
Usher OF that paper, to compel the COM
pany to transfer To him on its books 125
shares of its capital and to issue the nee
essafy certificates Mr.. Palmer says that
he has been for three years recognized as
the owner of the certificates and that he
Is arbitrarily withheld from receiving the
transfer He says that this stock was sold
to him by Henry S. Thalheimer, former
ly MANAGER of the Item COMPANY.