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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-22


Here is an illustration of the way peo-
pie talk. One day this week a leading
man of Clarke county went to Mobile on
business and was interviewed by the Item.
He said the county was overwhelmingly
for Conner The next day newspaper
man came to Montgomery and was inter-
viewed. He said Dr. Cunningham had
the race in a walk. Now the question is
which one will be believed, or should be
credited. 1t hardly looks as If a man
would say anything in so positive way
unless he thought so, vet two good men
tell entirely different stories about the
same county. A man In the capitol yes
terday from Copington said he believed
Mr. Conner would carry the county but
1t was not at all one-sided he thought.
He and his neighbors believed DIR. Cum
bingham to be good man and sincere,
but" he continued, 1--WE think the rail-
roads ought to be regulated and 1t seems
that Mr.. Conner is the man to do it,"
Cunningham has been much of the past
month in the wire grass section, and 1t
is freely predicted by his friends that he
will come out of there with a majority.
Men from Dale say Cunningham will not
carry that county, but will get Pike,
Geneva and Coffee: others say he will
get none of them: that Conner will have
the wire grass almost as a whole. And
thus the race runs along. Each side
claims the best of II. Wise men say that
Jefferson and Mobile are going for Cum
ningham with fighting chance for Mont
gomery A Conner man will laugh with
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-22
TAX VALUATIONS
TO SHOW INCREASE
indications Show Advance Will
Run Into Millions
MORE PENSION TROUBLES
Governor Is Worried by Small Amount
of Interest Taken in the Veter-
ans-other Gossip From
the Capital.
MORE PENSION TROUBLES
BY HERVEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery. July H.-(speeial)- 1.-THE
outlook is that the increased tax valua-
tons of the state for the tax year now
closing will exceed that of the previous
twelve months by several millions of dol
lars. The valuations in 1904 were $326 49,
66S. They had grown to S344, 224.221 in 1905,
and, in the opinion of State Auditor
Carmichael. their increase this year will
be larger than last If this proves to be
so it will not be surprise If the valua-
lions as shown by the assessments of the
present year reach $S75OO0,00O Indicating
this increase take Escambia, for instance.
The valuations in 1905 were given at $4,-
336514, for this year. $4691, 246. an increase
of $S54,732. If the increase for the whole
state is in the same proportion as in
Escambia the new figures will be enor-
nous. Multiplying the increase in that
county by the number of counties would
give a betterment of over s23.OoO,0OO, while
1t is one of the smallest in population as
well as industrial activity. Its popula-
tion is less than 1900 in state with
more than 100000 souls. Already the
receipts of the state for the nine months
of the fiscal year have gone beyond the
whole of last year. the actual figures be-
ing: for all of 1905, 50. 1853, 5S7 SO. for nine
months of 1906, s3,4149O7. TO- excess of nine
months over all of the past fiscal year.
$61, 1863. 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-22

Montgomery, July 21.-(Special)-A lot
of candidates are holding their breath
for one week, the last day of the lirht
in which aspirants may offer for posi-
ton before the state democratic conven-
ton. The time expires July 27, after which
date no one can qualify for the state pri-
mary one month later. Some of the seek
ers for favor are without opposition, but
there are enough with fights on TO make
the whole mill decidedly interesting to
all of the people of the state. As a mat
ter of fact the race for governor is the
one about which most of the interest CEN
tiers and it is very hard indeed for a
man who wants to know the real truth
to get an adequate idea of the situation
Some say Conner has 1t in a walk, while
others insist that he will fall before the
onslaught of popularity now being built
up for DIR. Cunningham 1t begins to look
as if there is no prospect of getting at
the real situation until the votes are
counted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-22
Pension Difficulties.

Governor Jelks is often annoyed by
the lack of interest taken in the sub
ject of pensions for the old Confederate
soldiers and the service is not infre-
quently handicapped by the reason that
individuals will not take the trouble to
do a little work in the counties that
the rolls may be purged of those who
do not deserve aid and provided with
the names of the really needy and the
rightful ones to get the help Here is
one of the great troubles of the pension
work" said the Governor the other day.
II cannot get q man in this county
Cholding up a letter he had received
to serve as county examiner. 1t seems to
me like the men who look after
this ought to be willing to do so for the
sake of those who are to be benefited
For some years it has been much
trouble to secure men in the counties to
look after the pension rolls AS con-
sequence men get on them who are not
by rights entitled to aid but as no one
takes the trouble to get them off they
hold on for years To meet this trouble
the next legislature will likely pass a
bill providing for a state examiner of
pensions, whose duty will be to go from
county to county and see who are en-
titled to the money and take off all
who are not. 1t Is thought that enough
pensions are illegally drawn to pay the
salary and expenses of such an officer
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School Progress.


Among the things that will be asked Of
the next legislature by the common school
people will be more money for school pur-
POSES by the state. Some new machinery
is desired and will no doubt be forth
coming, notably the High school plan by
which the common schools may be made
to reach up to the colleges. but the main
thing will be better school support on the
part of the state. There are many who be-
lieve that the national government should
pay largely to the support of the schools.
Failing here they think that the state
ought to be very liberal, and the follow
ing of this idea is not only large but
influential.
For the present year the appropriation
for the schools of the state Is, including
the poll tax 81. 202. 1852. 80, and for the year
previous 81 ,123, 7S1. 60. For the five years
ending with 1905, the schools received S.
424, S26. o. This was an increase over the
five years previous to that time of So,
100000. This, however, Is not considered
ample and the educators are asking for
more. The tendency is for special at
tention to the common schools, though
the friends of the university and the Poly
technic institute at Auburn are by no
means idle.
The special school tax by counties has
helped wonderfully. In the thirty-seven
counties which have adopted 1t there has
been realized for school purposes as
result S2O0,000 for this year. The amount
gained on the valuation of last year is
s1sS, 4O1. and it will largely exceed that
with the new valuations.
More Talk of Oil.
There is renewed interest in the ques-
ton of petroleum in the counties bordering
on the gulf at the south, and some indi-
cation that there is TO be In the southern
part of the state an oil movement some
thing like that which stirred North Ala
bama in the early nineteen hundreds.
There has been great deal of prospect
ing in Baldwin county, and number of
wells are to be sunk in that part of the
shore section. Writing to another about
the Baldwin county outlook, an oil en-
thusiast of Mobile says: There are In
your county all the geological Indications
which point to oil deposits, these being
the same found to exist throughout the
costal PLATEAU of Texas. In which are the
oil fields of that state. the dip of this
basis being towards this, Baldwin coun-
ty."
If not in oil the gulf counties are show
ing wonderful prosperity. Baldwin and its
neighbors are making thousands of dol
lars worth of vegetables every year and
has become rich as result of the high
prices obtained for all that is made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-22
POLITICAL GOSSIP HEARD
AT THE ALABAMA CAPITOL
BY HERVEY w. LAIRD.

derislon, however. If you say he Is going
to lose his own county
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
RIO GRANDE ATTRACTIONS
AND RATES FOR SUMMER

The ever-popular open-top observa-
tion cars will go into service between
Canon City and Parkdale on May Is,
leaving Canon City daily at 8 p. M,
arrive at Canon City at 4:24
p. m.-S0 cents the round trip. This
is the most popular trip on earth.
For the teachers. which is also open
to the public in general, we offer a
rate of one fare for round trip, plus
two dollars. minimum charge $40, to
Kansas City, Omaha. st. Louis. Chi
cago, and thousands of other points
in Central Eastern territory. Selling
dates June l and ., June 8 to 16, and
July / to 10-good to return on or be-
fore October 81. This is the best OPP
portunity. probably, that will be Of
fered to visit the old home this season.
Sunday, only, rates: Round trip, In
effect May Is to October 31-Florence,
Coal Creek, SO cents. Pueblo, $1.50
good to return on midnight train Sun
day night Colorado Springs. Satur-
day or Sunday. good to return follow
ing date. $3.50. H. 8. Maddox, agent
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
Mind Your Eve.


Most persons says un oculizt. "i
gard the eye as something rather II" "-f'
from the rest of their anatomy a.t
not in much relation to il. Thcy
hardly realize that the condH o. q
sight affects their general health ara
are surprised to be told that wlgi
glasses are needed the wearing Of
make them sleep better or improve
their appetites. yet this is true, as any
ocullst or physician knows. An over
worked eye nerve is as much of an
agitator in the human system as any
of the other nerves under abnormal
pressure Brain workers Ia particu-
lar should keep their eyes in the best
possible condition and render them
every possible aid.
"One valuable help Is sufficient rest.
And right here 1t should be said that
to stop using the eye in reading or
stimulating conversation keeps up the
strain on the optic nerve Strong
sighted persons, too, abuse their eyes
needlessy. No matter how well one
can see. he should never work i'll q
cross light The light should always
left side alone. A green shade helps
materially in persistent close work,
and cold water syringed over the
closed lids is useful tonic."-New
York Times.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17

induce the greatest number to attend
the Sunday school. The Blues won
by eleven, thereby being entitled to a
treat from the Reds. There will be
social Thursday evening when the
treat will be given of ice cream and
cake.
Mrs. Davidson and two sons have
returned from San Francisco, very
glad to be in the valley once more.
She says one such an experience as
the earthquake furnished was suf-
ficient to last life time. They lost
most everyt ing but were thankful that
they all escaped without bodily harm.
Letters from Seattle bring the sad
news of the death of Mrs. Wetheral
on Monday evening, May 7th. Mrs.
Wetheral was well known in Canon
City, having lived there number of
years. Mrs T. E. Dickens, of Seattle,
is her daughter. A good wife and
mother gone to her reward.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
Administrators Sale of Real Estate.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, administrator of the estate
of Spencer w. Humphrey. deceased. by
virtue of an order issued out of the
County Court of Fremont County. Col
orado, directing and empowering him
so to do. will offer for sale and will
sell. at public auction. to the highest
and best bidder. for cash. the follow
ing described real estate, belonging to
said estate, situated in said Fremont
County, to-wit:
An undivided one-half interest in
and to lot four "a, In block sixteen
u6), OF Canon City.
All of lot eight (S) in block sixteen
16) of Canon City.
All of lot four t4) in block six t6)
in Phelps Subdivision of a part of
the East one-haif of Section Twenty
one CID, Township Eighteen Gs)
South. Range Seventy (70) West.
Said sale will be held at the front
door of the Court House In said Canon
City on Saturday. June 9. 1906. at the
hour of two O'Clock in the afternoon
OF said day.
Said lands will be sold In separate
tracts as above described.
d. N. COOPER, Administrator.
First publication May II, 1906.
Last publication June Z, 1906.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
Cheap Rates 10 Boston.

$1,000 for round trip from Chicago
(plus $1,000, via the Nickel Plate road
May 81 to June 9, inclusive, with priv
ilege of extension OF return limit to
July is. $24.00 via New York City.
all rail, or $500 via New York City
and steamer in both directions be-
tween New York and Boston. Stop
over at Niagara Falls and Chautauqua
Lake points, II resired, within limit of
ticket. Tickets good on any train on
above dates. No excees fare charged
on any train on Nickel Plate road.
Meals In Nickel Plate dining cars, on
American Club meal plan, ranging In
price from 35 cents to 31.00, midday
luncheon SO cents; also a la carte.
Three through trains daily, with mod
ern Pullman sleeping car to Ft.
Wayne, Findlay, Fostoria, Cleveland,
Erie, Buffalo, New York City and New
England points. Trains depart from
La Sale st. station, Chicago, the only
depot on the Elevated loop. Write
Chas. K. Johnson, District Passenger
Agent, No. 81 Seventeenth st.. Dem
yer, Colo, for reservation Of berths,
in through standard and tourist sleep
ers, and full particulars. 2-21A
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land once. Pueblo. Colo

Notice ic hereby given that In com
pliance with the provisions Of the act
Of congress of June 8, 1873, entitled
"An Act for the sale of timber lands
In the States OF California, Oregon. Ne
vada and Washington Territory" a.
extended TO all the Public Land States
by act of August 4, 1892, Lulu M. Wal
ker OF Black Mountain, county Of Park,
State OF Colorado, has this day filed in
this ONCE his sworn statement No. 1873.
for the purchase OF Lot 4; 8 q Il 8 w
v Section 18; N q u N W u; W Y
N e " of Section No. 19 in Township
No. is 8. Range No. 70 W, and will Of
fer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. and to
establish his claim to said land before
the Clerk OF the District Court at
Canon City. Colorado, on Wednesday.
the thirteenth day Of June, 1906.
He names as Witnesses Herman
King of MicanIte, Colorado; Martin B.
Gardner g. Canon City. Colorado; AL
fred v. Chivis of Micanite. Colorado;
John G. Hyssong Of Canon City, Colo
RADIO.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
Notice TO Nonresident Of Probate Of
VIII.

Notice TO Nonresident Of Probate Of
VIII.
State OF Colorado,
County of Fremont. s''
In the County Court, in Probate.
The people of the State OF Colorado
TO Gustave Walters, Lizzie Walters,
Frank ]. Walters, Mile Heurmann,
Laura Henselmeier and George p.
Walters, Greeting:
Whereas, II has been made to appear
to the County Court OF Fremont Coun-
ty, In the State Of Colorado, that you,
the said, Gustsve Walters. Lizzie Wal
ters, Frank J. Walters, Mile Heur-
mann, Laura Henselmeier and George
p. Walters, are heirs at law Of Laur-
ence Walters, deceased:
Now, therefore, in accordance with
the provisions OF the statute In such
case made and provided. and by order
of Court duly made and entered. you
are hereby notified that an instrument
of writing purporting to be tho last
will and testament OF the said Lau-
renee Walters. deceased, was present
ed to said Court for probate on the
twenty-third day OF April, A. D.. 1906.
by John g. Stebbins. residing at Dem
yer, In the State OF Colorado; that the
said decedent was, at tho time Of his
decease. resident OF Fremont County,
In the State OF Colorado; that the
said decedent, according to the said
alleged will devised and beQueathed
his property In the words and figures
following, to-wit:
ut is the desire and wish Of the un-
dersigned, who at this writing In OF
sound body and mind that In case of
my death or total disability that all
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
Notice for Publication.

Department OF the Interior, Land OF
fee at Pueblo. Colorado, April 2s
1906
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim. and that said
proof viii be made before Clerk of the
District Court at Canon City. Colo, on
June 13, 1906, viz: Reading Asher
H. E. 1l677. for the lots /. 2, and 3
S e Il N w u, Sec. Is, r. IS s, r 10
w He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz:
Thomas II. Jeffries. James s. Fow-
Ter, George Daily. w. L. Sweeney, all
of Canon City, Colorado.
s. A. ABBEY, Register.
First publication May 3, 1906.
Last publication June Z, 1906
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior. Land Of
fee at Pueblo, Colorado, April 2S,
1906.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Clerk OF
the District Court at Canon City, Colo,
on June 13, 1e06, viz: John Baxter.
H. E. 1092S, for the w II S E Y, e
" S E ", Sec. 32, T. 16 s., and Lot 1,
Sec. 5, T. II s., R. 73 w.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Willis Mink, of Canon City; Joseph
Dunfee. of Canon City: David M. Wal
ker, of Black Mountain; Herman
King, of Micanite.
S. A. ABBEY. Register
First publication May 8. 1906.
Last publication June Z, 1906.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
IOnes.

The remains of Mrs. G. w. Jones
who died at Creston, Colorado, on
Wednesday of last week, were brought
here the following day and taken to
Wilson's undertaking parlors where
the funeral service was held at 2
o'clock Friday afternoon in the pres
ence of an assemblage of the relatives
and friends of the deceased under the
direction of Rev. B. E. Harl, pastor OF
the congregation of the First Baptist
church. Mrs. Jones formerly lived
here and one of her sons, Everett
Jones, is a resident of South Canon.
The family of the deceased consists
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
shcrl6,s Sale.

Pursuant to an order of sale issued
out OF the District Court OF Fremont
County. State of Colorado. on the
twentieth day OF April, 1906. upon a
decree rendered in said court in cause
No 2772. wherein Mary Il. Dodge was
plaintiff. and william II. Mcclure ct
al. defendants. directing me to ad-
vertise and sell. according to law,
the first tract OF land hereinafter de-
scribed to satisfy the sum OF si43 20
debt, $4,000 attorneys fee. and the
costs OF said action. and accruing
costs: and further directing me to
advertise and sell, according to law,
the second tract of land hereinafter
described TO satisfy the sum of s6Gi so
debt, and $4,000 attorneys fee, and
the costs OF the action, and accruing
costs, with interest on each of said
sums from the date of said decree at
IS per cent. per anrum.
Now. therefore. |. Joseph Esser.
sheriff OF Fremont County. State OF
Colorado. do hereby give notice that
will on the eighteenth day of May.
A. d. 1906, at the hour of ten o'clock.
in the forenoon, al the front door of
the County Court House. in Canon
City, said county and state. offer to
sell. and cell, to the highest bidder for
cash in hand, each of the following
described tracts OF land, separately,
to-wit:
Lot number forty t4o) and lot num-
ber forty-one t4D. both. in Atwatcrs
Addition to South Canon, Fremont
County. State of Colorado.
JOSEPH ESSER,
Sheriff of Fremont County.
Taylor & Sayre. attorneys for Plain
tin
First publication April 26, 1906.
Last publication May II. 1906.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
List of Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining unclaimed
in the postoffice at Canon City for the
week ending May 13, 1906:
Aldridge, Mr.. Will.
Allen, Mr.. w. E.
Allen, Miss Stella.
Allison, Frank.
Davis, James,
Franklin, Mr.. l. l..
Gamble, Verne.
Gregonia, Mr..
Hartnell, Edward.
Ham, w. T.
Haynes, Mr.. Gideon.
Kinzie, Mr.. Julian.
Miller, Mr.. A. w.
Nabarritto, Sr. Jose.
Migan, Mr.. Dabi.
Myers. Mrs. Maude
Nelson, Mrs. Dorothea Quick.
Norstrom, Mr.. Benjamin.
Pierce, Miss Fannie.
Williamson, Mrs. Marie.
ROBERT s. LEWIS, p. NJ.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
East Four-Mile Notes.

School will close Friday with pic
mic.
A party of young people visited the
marble cave Saturday and report
fine time.
People are waiting patiently for the
street cars, and there are number
of doubling Thomas about its coming.
There has been quite rivalry at
the Sunday school between the Blues
and the Reds as to which side could
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
$1,000 TO Boston and Return $1,000

plus S1.00 from Chicago via Nickel
Plate road, May 31st to June 9th, in
elusive; also via New York City at
excursion rates. Return limit of July
18th by extension Of ticket. Folders,
rates and all information furnished
by applying to Chas. T.. Johnson, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, No. Sf1 Seven
teenth St, Denver, Colo. 4-21t4
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
Sealed Proposals.

Sealed proposals will be received bv
the Board of Penitentiary Commits
sioners at Canon City. Colorado, until
p. m, June 4. 1906, for the following
supplies. delivered on the penitentiary
grounds, all costs of delivery prepaid,
to-wit:
100000 lbs. more or less, good dressed
beef. not less than 200 lbs to the side
to be delivered as required. payments
10 be made quarterly.
100000 lbs. best wheat four.
1000 lbs. dry salt sides.
5000 lbs. lard compound. 80 Id. cana.
5000 lbs. granulated sugar.
200 lbs. ground black pepper.
$50 lbs. Goldfish.
1000 lbs. coffee.
200 lbs. chlcory.
100 lbs corn starch
$50 lbs Japan tea.
30 cases condensed cream, quar-,
cans.
5000 Ibs. dried prunes.
1000 lbs dried peaches.
10 cases canned pears. table fruit.
10 cases canned peaches. table fruit
barrels syrrp.
1000 lbs. yellow cornmeai
5000 lbs. Mexican beans.
5000 coarse salt
1000 lbs pearl homIny.
1000 lbs. corn hominy.
100 lbs, ground mustard.
30 cases canned corn.
is cases canned tomatoes.
1000 lbs. cracked wheat
200 lbs. baking powder in 10-ib. cans
$50 lbs. loose Muscatel rnisins.
cases canned peas.
10 cases gallon pie pears.
10 cases gallon pie peaches.
10 cases gallon pie blackberries.
1000 yards Canton flannel, 80 inches
wide.
500 yards Amoskeag ticking. A. C.
A.. 36 Inches wide.
100 yards drilling.
100 yards sheeting.
200 yards Stevens Xxx crash.
so doz No. "a Clark or Coates black
thread
doz. No. 40 Clark or Coates black
thread
GO doz No. "a Clark or Coates white
thread
doz, No. 40 Clark or Coates white
thread
dog. suspenders, wire buckles
heavy.
] great gross, each large and small
black pants buttons.
1000 lbs. cropped oak sole leathe,.
not less than Is lbs. to side, no brands.
30 sides Milwaukee Wax upper lea
ther.
side harness leather.
500 lbs. sole leather (bellies).
bottles furnishing ink.
30 lbs. each. 5-s 5k-s, 6-S, 6h-s iron
cub nails. ~
lbs. 4h-s brass cub nails.
75 lbs. 3h-s No. 13 round head Hun
garian nails.
: lbs. os.. 5 lbs. . ox.. s lbs ~ on.
10 lbs. OF. shoe tackn.
is lbs. each 5-s No. 13 and s-s No.
10 iron heei nails.
70 GROSS y nat shoe laces.
l doc. Oh. Hindoo leather cement
" dos. "Old Put" shoe knives. No.
4. square point
Each proposal must be signed by
the individual or Arm making Il.
and be accompanies by a guarantees
signed BY at least two responsible
parties that the bidder shall within ten
days after being called upon to DO
so. furnish promptly the articles
awarded to him to be furnished, and
upon failure 30 to do. to forfeit and pay
to the state OF Colorado, a sum double
the amount awarded In dollars,
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids, II deemed to
the interest OF the state to do 40.
Samples of merchandise must ac-
company bids.
Payments will be made in Peniten-
tiary Vouchers, appropriations OF 1905
and 1906
All bids for supplies must be ad-
dressed to the Board OF Penitentiary
Commissioners Colorado State Penis
tentiary, Canon City, Colorado, and en-
dorsed Proposals for Subsistence"
Canon City, Colorado. Nav lana
THOMAS M. BOWEN,