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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
Expense Is Enormous.

'I am informed that the expense for chartered accountants alone In investi- gating one of these companies under the supervision of one of it's own committees has been S1S0,0O0 nearly. During the last six years there has been received by the insurance department to meet the expenses of investigation, and examina- tion of all companies. the sum of $221 ,055. and of which amount S136,560 was avail able for the expenses of examining life insurance companies. While it is a mat ter of mere estimate, I am sure that 1t would require an appropriation of from three to four hundred thousand dollars year for a department to do the things which 1t Is now said should have been done by my administration upon an ap- propriation which for several years has averaged only S40,O0O per year.
 Notwithstanding all that has been said, 1t still seems to me that the ad- ministration of those details of busi- ness which involve ordinary business honesty and competency must be left to those directly intrusted with the manage ment of insurance companies, rather than to a state department"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
Rartenders, Smoker.

Bartenders local No. 24Se held a smoker at the Eagles hall, on Nineteenth street, last night. Over five hundred. partici- pated in the affair. Refreshments were served and very pleasant evening was spent. Addresses were made by w. H. Stanley. Deputy Sheriff Albert Stratford Thomas Herring of Evansville, Ind, Jerry Fountain and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
Revival Opens in Pratt City.

Pratt City, February 25.-tSpecialD- The Rev. James M. Taylor of Knoxville, Tenn, is conducting an all week revival meeting at the Methodist Episcopal church. Mir. Taylor is reputed to be one of the leading evangelists of the south, and was well received at his opening lecture yesterday afternoon. It is esti- mated that over 500 men were in attend appe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
Another Henry kinq.

Word was received yesterday by the police department from Chief Jennings of Atlanta that negro had been ar rested in that city who answered to the description of Henry King, wanted in Birmingham for the murder of Policeman James II. Mullin on the night of Sep tember 27, 1903
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
PERSONAL

William N. Raney and his two sons have returned from two months visit to New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and other eastern cities.
 G. H. Cathcart of Chattanooga spent yesterday in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
If Travelling In Japan

Or any civilized country, you can procure Laxative Bromo Qunine from the drug gist All nations use 1t. F. w. Groves Signature on box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protr,idlns Piles. Druggists are authorized t, re- fund money if Pazo Ointment falls to cure in to IA days. 50c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
! :1I,lIB1
CITY ITEMS

Knights of Coumbus.-Birmingham council No. 635, Knights of Columbus, will hold a social session tonight.
 Treble Clef Club.--A called business meeting of the Treble Clef club will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Conservatory of Music. All members are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
Doubts the Wisdom.

q doubt if 1t would be wise to invest any state official with the power and responsibility of overseeing and admin istering all of the details of the busi- ness management of insurance com panies, as In certain quarters 1t Is now being claimed he should do. Some of the recommendations of the Armstrong committee, and many of the suggestions being made now elsewhere if carried out, would make him in effect a managing director of all the insurance companies in the state In the first place l do not believe that this would be a wise policy. But in the second if it is deemed to be wise. 1t must be assumed that there must be an entire reorganization of the insurance department giving the superin- tendent increased and an adequate sup ply of force and money to do this We all know how many months the Arm strong committee with large force of help and large supplies of money has taken to investigate the simply larger business matters of practically three in- Surance companies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26

The committee on ways and means and programme of entertainment for the Ala bama State Federation of Labor con- vention, which meets here in April, re- ported, recommending that no soliciting of funds from business men be made for this purpose, but that an assessment up- on each local union In Birmingham be levied ranging from S5 to $25, to create a fund for this purpose. The report of the committee was coneurred in.
 Final action on the new constitution and bylaws was taken, and they were adopted as amended The proposition to change the time of meeting from the sec- ond and fourth Sundays in each month to the second and fourth Monday nights provoked warm debate, and 1t was fin- ally defeated.
 Shorter Hours for Policemen.
 The following resolution introduced by Delegate C. c. Houston of the Typo graphical union was unanimously adopted:
 Whereas, the Board of Police Commits sioners has recommended an elght-hour day for the Birmingham police force, and a resolution providing for this change to be inaugurated is LOW pending before the Board of Mayor and Alder men, therefore oc u
 Resolved, i:y tna Birmingham Trades Council in regular session, that we urge upon the Board of Mayor and Aldermen the adoption of this resolution and that the police of this city be put upon an eight-hour schedule of work"
 The Patternmakers' union sent the fol- lowing delegates to the council:
 c. M. Sims, J. J. Rush. Frank Nelson, A. D. Duffee and E NJ. Hanes.
 The meeting yesterday afternoon was one of the largest held by the council for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
MONEY TOO SCARCE
 SAYS HENDRICKS
Cannot be Expected to Do So
 Much Work
DOUBTFUL OF THE WISDOM
Thinks Insurance Superintendent Should Not Be Called Upon to Manage Affairs of the ln-
 surance Companies.

Syracuse, N Y: February 25.-Francis Hendricks. state superintendent of in- suranee, tonight issued a statement re- lating to the recent report of the Arm strong committee of the legislature with special reference to that portion of the report which criticises the admlnistra- tion of the insurance department. He dwells at length on the manifold duties of his department, which he says is equally charged with the examination and supervision of fire, marine. casualty and credit guaranty corporations. and business, assessment and fraternal bene- ficiary associations numbering in all 4S3
 Outside of routine work" he says. 'the primary duty of the department is a general supervision by examination, and otherwise for the purpose of com polling compliance with the statutes regulating the subject of insurance. and the preservation of assets, reserve and trust funds in such proportion to liabil- ites as would insure the full discharge of all obligations to policyholders whether of life or fire insurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-26
State Federation Convention.

Andy Mary, President
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
GORTON'S MINSTRELS
Garrett Opera House, Friday, Dec.
i4th. Prices, so, rs and $I.OO.

Gorton's Minstrels made a big
hit at the Capitol Avenue last
night, aud there is much that
could be said in praise of the en-
tertainment. 1t was clean,
bright, witty, novel and entertain
ing show. The good-old- time min
stlel with The burnt cork faces and
laughable jokes was there, but
there was also modern melodra-
matte and scenic improvements
that added originality to the pro-
duction. The vocal and instru-
mental music was first class. The
musicians were artists in their line,
but the fine harmonies that were
produced by the male quartettes
took the crowd by storm. The me-
gro melodies were all right, but
there was not enough of them.
Encores were frequent, and nearly
every number of the program was
greeted with applause.
A little grand opera was run in
toward the end of the production,
when scene from Faust" with q
strong scenic effect, a grotesque
Mephisto, and a Faust with a
magnificent voice, entertained the
house for some time. There were
some pretty illustrated songe, su.
perb moving pictures, clever ven.
triloquist, and marvellous contor.
Zionist, and the whole aggrega.
tion were dancers. The clog and
fancy dances they put up last
night would bewilder a dancing
master. The costuming was elab.
crate and in good taste. Taking
it all together, it was a good all a.
round show. being first class in
every respect. - Cheyenne Daily
Leader.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
Coal RuStDcr Shot.

The practice of "rustling" coal
at night, which our citizens have
condoned and in a manner en-.
couraged, on account of the des-
perate scarcity of fuel, for which
they held the railroad company
blamable, has at last resulted in a
tragedy. Monday evening of last
week. Village Chairman Mahoney,
in pursuance of his duty to stop
the practice, notified Night Watch
man George that crowd of rust
lers were making for train stand
ing at the station, and advised
him, if necessary, to call in the
aid of Sheriff Ross, and arrest
them. As these two officers ap-
preached the station, the conduct
or and the agent appealed to them
to protect the train. The officers
went down along the opposite sides
of the train. A sigma was given,
and the rust!ers broke to run. Mr..
Ross called out: "It's Ross, the
sheriff; don't run" They did not
stop. Ross then fred three shots,
and George one, aiming high.
Ross last shot took effect. The
wounded man proved to be Ben
Harris. He was struck by 49,
caliber ball just above the hip,
ranging downward. Harris is
in u fair way to recover speedily.
No arrests have been made. The
officers have all overcoat which
can be had by anyone who will
prove property.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

Society has a way of avenging
itself for the wrongs committed on
the lowest of all its members. Sir
Robert Peel gave his daughter a
magnificent riding habit on her
nineteenth birthday, and attired in
the embroidered gown she rode
side by side with him in the parks
of London. She had scarcely re-
turned home before she was taken
i'll with the most malignant form
of typhus fever, and in ten days
was laid to rest in the church
yard. And the secret was very
simple. The poor seamstress, in a
garret in one of the slums, while
she was EN- broidering that garment
looked upon q husband shivering
in the paroxism OF chills, and she
took the half.finished garment and
laid it over him; and the garment
took up the germs Of fever and con-
veyed them from the hovel to the
palace of the statesman. And 80
we are bound together in one bum
die of social life, and il we neglect
the poorest and lowest, society will
avenge itself in the destruction Of
the highest, richest and most cul.
tivated.-Ex.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
A Farewell Reception.
One of the most delightful lo

One of the most delightful lodge
socials that has ever been held in
Mountainhome, was given last Fri
day night at the Masonic hall,
when the Masonic and Knights of
Pythias lodges, the Eastern Star
chapter and Rathbone Sisters uni
ted in giving a farewell receptio n
to W. A. Reynolds and wife. There
were more than seventy.fve guests
present. A banquet was served in
the banquet room, after which
Mr.. Reynolds was presented with
a beautiful leather chair as slight
token of esteem for himself and es-
timable wife.
The Reynolds left yesterday for
Silverton, Oregon, to make that
place their home. MIS-. Service,
son Ralph and Grandma Rey ynolds
will 60 to Pennington, Washing.
ton.
A large company of friends were
at the train to bid them good by
and God speed. The seventh and
eighth grades were excused to go to
the train to see their classmate,
Charlie, who has ever been a great
favorite, leave the town he had al.
ways lived in, and many OF the
boys and girls returned to the
school room with tears in their
syes. Our loss will be Silverton's
gain.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
VILLAGE BOARD PROCEEDINGS.

Mountain Home, Idaho, Dec, 9th 1906
The village Board OF Trustees met in reg
ular session, with members Mshoney, Msnx
and Harley present.
The minutes Of the preceding meeting were
read and on motion approved.
The following claims were examined and or
dered paid out OF the following funds:
GENERAL FUND.
r w Boyd sal as marshal aud fumigating $50 90
w A Reynolds, sal. AZ city treasurer for
months .......................,5S SO
Geo f Mahoney, expenses to P0catello. -. 90
]. A. Csrnes, special police. -. ..,,..,..... 4 50
A George, salary as night watch ....."75 90
Keener Drug Store, bottles for chemicals. IS
K Min Bell Tel. Co, phone Marshals res. 50
Electric Fixture and supply Co, battery for
flash light. ...........,.......".... L ~
Maverick printing OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 7 50
STREET FUND.
II S Nichol, teaming g....,,......,.....,...S S39 w
John Horgan, street work ....,,......,..... 90
Mtn. Home Elec Co, street lights. s......., 30 90
f B Turner, repairing bridge ....... 90
The resignation of w. A. Reynolds, as Village
treasurer, together with his report was presen-
ted to the Board. An examination OF the re-
port found 1T correct, when 1t and his resigna-
tion was accepted and the following resolution
was unanimously passed and ordered spread
on the records OF the Village.
That, WHEREAS: w. A. Reynolds Village
Treasurer and esteemed citizen, has chosen to
cast his lot in other field, therefore, be 1t
Resolved, that, we, the Chairman and the
Board of Trustees, deploring the departure OF
such an able and public spirited citizen, do
hereby extend to him and his the hope that
his new home will be all that his anticlpations
have desired and assure him that the portals OF
this Village are always open for his return.
whereupon the Board adjourned until Mon
day, Dec. 10th, 1906, to elect Village Tressur-
er GEO. +. MAHoNIY,
Chairman.
Attest,
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
Attest,
J. A. sIFFERT, Clerk

Mountain Home. Idaho, December 10, 1905.
The Village Board met In adjourned session with
members Mahoney, Rhoades and Harley present.
Upon the call for nominstionslto hll the Va
csncy for Village Treasurer, Rhoads nominated
Mr.. o. e. Cannon. There being no further
nominations the Chair declared the nomina-
tions closed and instructed the Clerk to pre-
pare the ballots. The result Of the ballot
showed Mr.. o. K. Cannon unanimously elected
to fll the unsxpired term OF W. A. Reynolds.
and was so declared
whereupon the Board adjourned subject to the
call OF the Chair.
GEo. F, MAHorEY,
Attest, Chairman.
J. A, SIErxRr, Clerk,
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

Judge elect K. A. Walters, OF
Shoshone, is in Boise for q few
days on business. Mr.. Walters
was elected judge of The fourth
judicial district at the last elec.
ton, and will begin his work on
the bench the frst OF the year.
In speaking of conditions in his
district he stated that in case the
coming legislature divided Cassia
county, as the people of that
county were asking, the work OF
the district judge of the district
would be greatly increased. There
is moro development work now in
progress in the fourth district than
any other district in the state.
The Twin Falls tract, the Mini
doks tract, the Boone. Hernsheim
project and the Mountain Home
project will in all probability
double the population OF the dis
trict within the next two yea rs
Saturdays Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
Resigns as Commissioner.
Will G. Stimson has resigned as

Wall u. StlmsOn has resigned as
United States commissioner at
Mountain Home. His resignation
is to take effect as soon as he has
disposed of such business as has
already been set to be heard before
him, which will be about the 18th
OF the present month. W. G.
Howie has been appointed to sue
ceed Commissioner Stimson. Mr..
Howie is a prominent attorney at
Mountain Home, and Mr.. Stimson
is the probate judge of Gilmore
county.-Saturday's Statesman.
Aside from things manufactured
for campaign purposes, we have
heard nothing but praise for
Judge Stimson's performance of
the duties of both the Offices
whose terms he is closing. Mr..
Howie's thorough acquaintance
with the legal and business re-
quirements of the commissioners
Office, his extensive acquaintance
throughout the district and the
high personal reputation he has
to maintain insure the highest
efficiency in the work of that office.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
Strayed or Stolen

From Capt. Barry's ranch, q
dappled gray horse, weight about
1900, brand 7-41, shod all round
with heavy shoes. A sorrel colt,
six months old, disappeared the
same morning Thursday. If
found, leave at Pence's livery barn.
Reward $25.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
PoStoffice Changes.

Postmaster w. J. Turner sent in
his resignation few days ago, to
take effect az soon as the work
could be provided for. Mr.. Turner
has served the people in this ca.
pacity for nearly ten years, and
had come to be regarded as almost
a necessary and matter-ot-course
part of the office; but some large
interests out Of town now urgently
demand his close personal atten-
ton, and he is anxious to be
speedily relieved. Two petitions
for the appointment have been
circulated and forwarded, in be-
half OF Mrs. M. E. Longfellow and
Mr.. o. Il. Norell. In tho mean.
time, Postmaster Turner has in
stalled Mrs. Longfellow in charge,
beginning with this date. Mrs.
Greenburg will remain at least
during this month, and Charles
Abbott will also assist.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

Rev. Howard N. Smith, Super
intendent for Oregon of the Con-
gregational Sunday School and
Publishing Society, stopped off
here this (Tuesday) evening, to
visit his old.time Wyoming
friends, Mrs. G. e. Mason and
the family of H. H. Eaton. He
is on his way, as delegate, to at
tend session of that society for
the Pacific coast, at Salt Lake.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

Floods the body with warm
glowing vitality, makes the nerves
strong, quickens circulation, re.
stores natural vigor, makes you
fssl like one born again. Hollis
tsr's Rocky Mountain Tea. 30
cents. R. w. Smith.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

Every twenty-five cent pur-
chase at The Keener Store en-
titles the buyer to a ticket for the
large doll in the window. The
one presenting the greatest num-
Der of such tickets on Dec. "a will
get the doll. 12-2t
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
N unnber 10
The w. G. 7. u will meet with
Mrs. M. L. Davis, Tuesday after.
noon, Dec. Is, at 2:30.

Robt. Gray, wife and daughter
Lille came down from Atlanta
Thursday, visited here with rel
atives and friends until Monday,
and then went overland to Boise,
where they expect to remain this
winter.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

OF course you pay your money,
But you get your moneys worth,
For what does money mean to you
When Rocky Mountain Teas ON
earth? Sold at Smiths.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

J. G. Mcconnell, who has for
some time been running the Com.
mercisl Cafe, left town, with his
family and effects, for Portland,
last night. A number OF our Cit
liens mourn his departure.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

have bought several blocks OF
very fine lots and will have them
on the market next week. Will
be sold at attractive prices. They
are from 2 to blocks from post
Office. N. LINTON.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

FOR SALE-Ten acre tracts,
close in. Desirable residence lot
Two good stock ranches, easy
terms.
J. NJ. OWEN.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

C.J. Kellar kindly installed a
phone in Hungerford's opera
house Thursday for the ladies to
use who were holding their fair and
supper that evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

For price on timothy and alfalfa
hay, t. o. b cars Meridian, write
Frank Taylor, Meridian, R. F. d.
No. IL, ll-lw
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
The Congregational Pair.

The fair and supper by the La
dies Aid at Hungerford's opera
house last Thursday night was,
like the previous ANNALS, very
successful from a social and hnan-
cial point of view. The gross re.
ceipts were about $3.50, netting to
the Aid 1925, and the Juniors $40,
or $135. The several sources were:
from the supper, in round num-
bers, $73; from che apron and
Dutchcap booth $40; from the
fancy article booth $33; from the
Junior booth of candy and other
articles $40; and the candy booth
$40; special donations SO. The
funds are to be applied on a fur.
for the church, which is on the
way. The Juniors have paid for
slide door between the vestries.
The Aid extends hearty thanks. to
all who have assisted, and to the
public for generous patronage.
Mrs. F. W. Boyd, who went to
Boise, with her daughters, to
spend the winter, has been very
sick with quinsy for several days.
Mr.. Boyd tslephoned from Boise
today that he would bring her to
Mountain Home the latter part Of
this week.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

Among the social events OF last
week was the birthday party given
by Miss Stella Harris to about "a
of her intimate friends. They
played finch and cards, and a
part of tho evening was devoted to
music. Light refreshments were
served, and at a late hour the
guests bade Miss Stella good
night, wishing her many more
happy birthdays.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

The Caldwell city council has
let the contract for the building OF
solid brick and stone city hall,
Contract price, $4,000.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11
The west Case.

The case of the State OF Idaho vs.
William West, for stealing a horse,
came up for trial in the district
court yesterday morning. 1t was
given to the jury to-day TUESDAY }
noon, and about 4:30 the jury re-
turned a verdict of guilty. The
defense gave notice of appeal. This
is the third trial of this case. On
the first trial there was verdict of
guilty; but a question was raised
that one juryman might possibly
have disqualified himself by engag.
ing in discussion of the case, and a
new trial was necessary. On the
second trial one juryman stood
against verdict of guilty. So be.
fore this trial came off % men out
of "a had decided that West was
guilty, and the real judgment of
the Oath as to his guilt was in ques-
ton. Twelve men to-day concur.
red with the other %. The case
has already cost some thousands of
dollars, and may cost much more
yet, besides the possible expense of
maintaining a prisoner for a term
of years at the expense of the state.
The stolen horse was not valua-
BILE one.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

Miss Alice M. Kaylor, division
organizer for the "Home League OF
America" was in town from Sat.
urday until Monday. This "home"
was founded in August, 1896, and
the permanent Home and school
buildings were opened in Denver
in 1903. There have been 1900
children cared for, over 400 wild
owed mothers helped, 100000
meals fed to homeless children
AMI 100000 garments supplied to
needy children. This home is non
sectarian, and not limited in its
scope Of service, for there are
children from all states west of
the Missouri river.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-12-11

Misses Edna Crutchfeld, Ethel
Hyland and Zelda Parsons gave a
reception Friday evening at
Crutchfield's hall in honor of Miss
Mildred Mark, who came from
North Dakota last week with her
parents to make this place their
home. Those present report a
inllv time.