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knows, require enormous quantities of
water"
Asked if he would inspect the plants
of the Tennessee company as well as the
Republic property, Mr.. Topping said that
as the two companies were now sister
concerns he would call on President Don
II. Bacon for the purpose of paying his
respects and would probably look over
the companys works Mr.. Bacon is now
in New York. but will be here Wednesday
or Thursday.
Regarding development plans Mr. Top
ping said he could not discuss that mat
ter in detail or even in a general way
as the new interests had not yet had time
to find out how best to proceed. tie said
no plans had been formulated,
Mr.. Topping is youngish looking man,
but he has had large experience in the
steel business. He gave up the presidency
of the American Steel and Tin Plate
company to accept the presidency of the
Republic He is a gentleman of most
pleasing address. In his manner he is
quiet and unassuming. but he quickly
lmpresses those who meet him as q man
of wide Information, business acumen
and singular force of character.
The directors of the Republic and of the
Tennessee companies will reach Birming-
ham on or about March %. After inspect
ing their properties a meeting of the
board of the Tennessee company will be
held in this city.
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John A Topping of Pittsburg, the new
president of the Republic Iron and Steel
company, arrived in Birmingham yester-
day morning and will remain here several
days.
Mr.. Topping is accompanied by the fol-
lowing officials associated with him in
the operation of the company: Charles
Hart, vice president in charge of man
ufacturing department.; r. ]. Bray, assist
ant to the president in mechanical engi-
neering department; 7. w. Guthrie, as
sistant to the president in the mining de-
partment; d. P. Ker, general sales agent;
and H r. Moore, traffic manager The
party is registered at the Hotel Hillman.
Accompanied by II. w. Hassnger, vice
president and district manager, Mr.. Top
ping and members of his party visited
Thomas, and spent the greater part of
the day there inspecting the company $
furnace plant and coke ovens.
Birmingham has made wonderful prog
ress since I was here ten years ago."
said Mr.. Topping last night at has
grown in marked degree and has been
built up handsomely.
"trhis city has a great future and is
destined to be very large place within
the next ten or fifteen years. 1t strikes
me, however, that the Birmingham dis
trict's future development on an extern
sive scale will depend chiefly on large
supply of cheap water. Furnaces. steel
plants<an rolling mills, as every one
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COMMITTEE MAKES
BIRMINGHAM REPORT
Local Investigation by National
Board of Underwriters
COPIES REACH THE MAYOR
Credit for improvements Given to the
Mayor and Aldermen, Citizens
Committee and the South
eastern Tariff Assn.
COPIES REACH THE MAYOR

Copies of the report of the committee
of twenty of the National Board of Fire
Underwriters appointed to investigate
conditions in Birmingham. with view
of a reimbursement of insurance rates were
received from New York yesterday by the
Mayor. The report is in pamphlet form
and detailed review of the situation Is
here given.
In concluding its report the committee
says:
1.-THE improvements made and being made
are mainly due to the united efforts of a
special committee Of the Southeastern
Tariff association. of which Mr.. S. Y.
upper of Atlanta Ga, is chairman, a
citizens committee of which Mr.. R. NJ
Goodall is chairman, and the Mayor and
City Council
Water Supply-The supply for the Gen.
trail part of the city will be excellent
for city of this size when the improve
ments planned for this season are COM
pleted
Fire Department-This will soon be
fairly we'll equipped, and if commanded
DN toHipNl0IN oupNAApA DthfNNAS' ~
an efficient department.
Fire Alarm system-Still Inadequate,
though slightly improved.
Building Department-Bullding code
still defective in several important points.
Indications are that the laws will be
well enforced.
Explosives and mmables-Regula-
- tt...s.a.l o,d inodaptata. eunprUiS sion
promises to be better.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a large amount
of overhead wiring, conditions should
soon be excellent"
The following letter accompanied the
copies of the report:
Hon. q. b. Ward, Mayor City of Bir-
mingham, Ala.
Dear Sir:-Encosed please find supple
mentary report upon the adoption i'm your
city Of the recommendations contained in
the committee of twenty's report, issued
April 1905
'The changes recommended in that re-
port would, if adopted in full, reduce
the hazard to life and property to a prac-
teal minimum and have distinct bear
ing upon the prosperity of Birmingham.
| The changes already made have con-
tributed to that end. We note, however,
that an opportunity still exists to better
conditions and trust you will use your
influence to secure the further adoption
of the Improvements recommended in the
committees report, keeping us advised as
to what has been done.
! Assuring you that we shall be glad to
give inquiries In this connection prompt
attention. 1 am yours truly,
IS H. LOCKETT,
Secretary to Committee"
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AUXILIARY FORMED
AT MARTIN SCHOOL
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT WORK is
PROGRESSING RAPiDLY-LuNcH
COUNTER ESTABLISHED AT THE
HIGH scHooL-ELEcT OFFICERS

The work of carrying out the plans Tor
mulated at a recent meeting OF the BIT
rningham School Improvement association
is progressing rapidly.
# was decided that the central organi-
zation should be at the High schooi anu
that branches be formed at the elementary
sohools The association has already ac-
.,,,alv -he4un it's work. Among the I'M
movements for the benefit OF the High
scbool pupils is the lunch counter which
was onened for the first time yesterday
and over $50 lunches were served for D
cents.
branch of the association was organ
lied in the Martin school yesterday AFTER
noon and the following officers elected;
President, Mrs. Willard J. Wheeler; vice
president, Mrs, j. A. Tucker; secretary,
Mrs. F. r. Pomeroy; treasurer, Mrs III.
Robert Phinney; executive committee,
Mrs. Charles G. Brown, Mrs. 7. ]. Bick-
lev and Mrs. F. w. Vaught; chairman
membership committee, Mrs. J. w. Bra
zeal. chairman committee on interior dec
grafton. Mrs. Pouncey; chairman commit
tee on exterior decoration, Mr.. T. c.
Young.
About fifty ladies were In attendance
and much enthusiasm was manifested in
the work to be undertaken Mrs. Mat
lock spoke of the needs and purposes OF
the association and W. M. Lindsay gave
some practical suggestions as to the
proper steps to be taken in the beautify-
ing of school grounds.
The regular meetings of the association
will be held in the school building on the
third Tuesday afternoon OF each month
at 2:15 o'clock and all who are Interested
in lettering the conditions of the school
are invited to become active members.
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Birmingham Gets State Headquarters
For the Equitable Life.

G. 7. Sibley who has been manager
for the Equitable Life at Philadelphia and
Wilmington for the past six years, was
recently rendered the general manage
ment for Alabama by the Equitable Life
Assurance society, and has accepted the
position.
After a visit to his brother John w.
Sibley and a careful study of the many
advantages possessed by Birmingham, he
has decided to remove the state head
quarters to Birmingham. This will be
DONE about April l. and will be valua-
BILE acquisition to business circles
Mr.. Sibley was a former citizen of
Augusta, Ca, and is one Of the many
southerners who>has achieved success and
distinction at the north. He occupies the
unique position of being the only person
TO write a policy for a quarter of a
million south of the Mason & Dixon
line.
Mr.. Sibley expressed himself as highly
pleased and gratified at the growth and
business activity of Birmingham.
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Circuit Court.

Judge Aston presiding
The following cases were disposed of
yesterday:
Harry McKerwin VS.. II. C. Bowman;
jsdgment by consent for $500
Moore & Handley Hardware company
VS.. John s. Coke: dismissed for want of
prosecution.
r Gossett VS.. e. A Morris &. Bros;
dismissed, settlement having been made
outside of court.
T. N. Johnson VS.. the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company;
Judgment by consent for $S1.25.
]. e. Wise VS.. Alabama Great Southern
railroad; Judgment by consent for $50
The first jury case taken up for the
week was that of j. B. Eddlns VS.. Mari
eta Thompson, administrative.
The circuit court will convene daily at
$3.50 o'clock the balance of this week.
Today's docket;
No 3O3O-Lester Tate VS.. Southern Rail-
way company; damages. Attorneys Frank
8 White &. Sons; James Weatherly.
No. 3031-Sim Heartsfeld VS.. Southern
Railway company; damages. Attorneys
Frank s. White & Sons; James Wealth
erly.
No s032-Mattie Christian VS.. William
]. Worthington; damages. Attorneys Glib
son & Davis; Bowman. Harsh & Beddow,
No sO35-Chales p. Barranco VS.. Stone
e. Rogers Grocery company; damages.
Attorneys II. X. White; cabaniss &
Weakiey; Kerr & Haley, L. ]. Marx
No. soSs-J. f. Wise VS.. Alabama Great
Southern Railroad company; damages.
Attorneys Gibson & Davis; A. G. Smith.
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Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued from the probate court:
O. J. Aronson of Calera and Miss Sarah
Fabian Of Birmingham; A. d. Haynes Of
Pool and Miss Alice Hayes of Pratt City;
r. F. Lanier of Talladega and Miss Ida
Waddell of Talladega; James ID. Lunney
OF Pittshnrg Pa. and Miss Lucy Bonner;
n. e. Johnson of Birmingham and Miss
Augusta sidel of Birmingham; Bose Key
of Pinson and Miss Josie Dye of Pinson;
R. d. Stegall of Virginia City and Mrs.
Maggie Parsons of Virginia City; Charles
c. Higganbothan of Bradford and Miss
Dora Alice Self of Bradford Robert l..
Hicks of Pratt City and Miss Sarah
Vines.
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RECORD OF COURTS
Criminal Court.


Second division, Acting Judge M. M.
Baldwin presiding
Judge Dan A. Greene of the criminal
court of Jefferson county is confined to
his home on account of illness and NJ. M.
Baldwin has been appointed to preside in
his stead. The attending physician, DR..
Frank E. Nabers says Judge Greene has
been overworked and that absolute
ouietude will be necessary for his patient
for the next few days. Clerk John q.
Bradley of the criminal court called Gov
ernor Jelks over the telephone yesterday
morning and obtained permission of the
chief executive of the state to appoint
Attorney Baldwin as the acting judge.
this being found necessary on account of
the crowded condition of the docket.
This is capital week in the criminal
court.
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chancery Court.

Chancellor A. II. Benners, presiding:
A bill directed against A. Il. Danfortt
bv the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company was filed to quiet the title to
certain real estate.
e. N. George VS.. ]. ]. Muthershed, ei
al: decree overruling demurrer. Defend
ant given ten days within which to ME
answer.
A. ]. Krebs company VS.. c. ~ Lar
son. ct al; decree rendered that s2lo.S
fund in controversy be property of de-
PENDANT and same to be deposited with
the register.
Today's docket:
No. 32s5.-Willlam G. oliver, ct al. vs.
Iron City Paint Mills; shugart & Bell;
Henry Epson Sims.
No. S2ss.-J. H. Ward W. Richard c.
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PEACH TREES ARE
NOT DAMAGED YET

MANY of the trees are already in
bloom,' said Colonel Higdom yesterday.
"They are not much earlier II any, than
they usually are. They showed indications
of budding three or four weeks ago. but
the light frost we had checked them.
They are due to bloom about this time
OF the year.
II do not anticipate any frosts in March
which will injure the trees but we fear
one during April. If the fruit trees are
not damaged in April. believe that the
yield this year will be the largest Ala
bama has ever known
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The peach trees in Alabama, at least in
this section of the state, have not been
damaged by frost thus far, and unless
there is a very heavy frost in April the
indications are that the crop will be enor-
nous.
e. l.. Hlgdon, who has many thousand
trees near Birmingham, stated yesterday
that he had inspected his trees and had
received reports from other parts of the
state, and that the trees, were in excellent
condition and the buds were not DAM
aged.
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pouItrymen VIII Organize.

Gadsden, March 2.--(Special.) -Poultry-
men of this and adjoining counties are
preparing to organize a poultry and pet
stock association and will hold a meet
ing at an early date to further the
plans. 1t will be their purpose to hold
a show next winter. There are some as
fine pens of fowls here as can be found
anywhere in the south and great interest
is being taken in the industry.
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Emperor William Addresses Troops.

Wilhelmshaven, Prussia, March H.
Emperor William, in speech at the
swearing in of the naval recruits today,
said not only should they keep In mind
the great deeds of the German people,
but also those blows of fate due to
their own failure. He reminded the
recruits of the Prussian defeat at Jena
in 1906 and admonished them to place
their faith In God, (which the army be-
fore Jena lacked and consequently lost
the battle"
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Smith; ]. L. Drennen Richard c. Smith.
No. 3291.-Albert Cougar vs. Margaret
II. Cougar; White e. Gibson.
No. 1922. -Buena V. Pegram vs.. Jack
Pegram; b. NJ. Allen; frank Deedmeyer.
No. 3293.-Mary A. Watkins VS.. j. Perry
Watkins; A. c. &H. R. Howe.
No. 3295.-Henry Kirk White VS.. Thomas
NJ. Wilson. ct al; II. X. white.
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THREE SALOONS
CLOSED BY MAYOR
PrOprietOrS Charged with Vio-
Iating the Sunday Laws
POLICE HAVE THE KEYS
Mayor Declares the War Is Open On
saloonkeepers Who Violate the
Laws of the City of
Birmingham.
POLICE HAVE THE KEYS


= Mayor Ward: "saloonkeepers I
y who have no respect for our laws
= might as we'll make up their minds Z
= right now that the war is on. The :"
= city has got to run over them or 4
= they will run over the city. The :"
= Birmingham police department is <
= trying to do its duty, and must be I
= backed up.
= ''rhe breweries which finance I
= these dives and pull wises for I
= them when they are in trouble can I
= also come into the fight II they I
= think more of them than they do I
= of the law-abiding saloon people 4
= who are trying to assist the au- 4
= thorltles in placing the liquor traf- (
= flee on a higher basis.
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PERSONAL

w. H. Wright, representing Jerome X.
Jerome, the famous English humorist. is
In Birmingham Jerome will probably
appear here April II. He is assisted by
Charles Battell LOOMS.
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Material On Ground for Extension.

Gadsden. March 12.-(Special.)-All the
material for the new extension of the
Gadsden, Alabama City and Alfalfa
street railway out Walnut street is now
on the ground and the trolley is being
strung. Track laying will be commenced
within few days. The new route pene-
trates a thickly populated residence 500
ton and will be a great convenience
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\. Farrell and Walter Farrell: quashed.
William A. Leslie. charged with deser-
ton from the United States army: dis
charged on habeas corpus proceedings.
Richard Manning. charged with retail
ing whskey without a license; noile
pressed.
James Sullivan. charged with Illicit dis
filling; nolle pressed.
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confirms <okIahoma Registrar.

Washington. March 12.-The Senate In
executive session today confirmed the
nomination of George b. Roberts to be
registrar of the land office at Mangum,
Okla.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Walter Harper.

Mrs. Walter Harper, who died Sunday
afternoon, will be laid TO rest in Elmwood
cemetery this afternoon. Funeral services
will be held at o'clock at the family
residence at Compton station on the South
Ensley line. The Rev. w. T. Andrews.
pastor of the Fairview Methodist church,
conducts the services.
,E, T. Shaw & sons, Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Company.
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THE WEATHER

Washington, March 12.-Foreeast for
Alabama: Fair Tuesday; Wednesday
Train; light to fresh east winds.
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omee hours
from 8 q. m
to 8 p. m.
every day.
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Local Weather Data.

Birmingham, March y, 4 p. m.
Maximum temperature ................ SO
Minimum temperature ................ "a
Mean temperature ...................... SO
Normal temperature .................. 81
Deficiency of temperature since jan
uary Observation-Disclosures. .122
Rainfall since p. m. yesterday. I
Rainfall since January 1.....,........ 7.49
Deficiency of rainfall since Jan. L.. 4.79
Weather Report.
Temperature and preciptations as re-
ported at the weather bureau for select
stations during twenty-four hours ending
at 10 a, M;
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A BUSINESS ACQUISITION.

W. F. LEHMAN.
Official in Charge.
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Letter From Chief Wier.

The closing up order of the Mayor Is
the direct results of certain arrests made
by the police Sunday. Mr.. O'Hear was
arrested by Patrolman Benson. the bar
tender in the Harris saloon. Charles Body,
was arrested by Patrolman st. Clair and
a white man by the name of Price was
arrested in the saloon of Joe Marsicano
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ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. NEW YORK
Casco Bay breeze., 1906-08-30
PEAKS ISLAND HOUSE.
Peaks Island, Me.

Ralph e. Rowe, Proprietor.
(See advertisement in another column,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ]. Casson, South
Framingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Crittenden, Middle
town, Conn.
Miss Maud c. Ferree, Middletown.
II. 5. Packard. Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. A. McCracken, Cornwall.
w. A McCracken, Cornwall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myer Mineberg, Rum
ford Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Walker. Nashua
F. r. Costello, Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Thurston, Newark.
A. b. Underwood, Natick, Mass.
James f. McNultz, Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Pierce, Rutland.
Miss Margaret Theis, Wilksbarre, Pa.
Miss Helen Newton, Philadelphia.
Miss f. Ernest, Washington, ID. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Buck. Dover, n. II.
DR.. l.. l.. Waters, New York.
Mrs. +. Sutherland, Yonkers, n. Y.
Miss Theresa McElmeel, Yonkers.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. p. Watson, Sher-
brook, Que.
Annie l.. Travis, Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Reeder, Borden
A. v. Harrington, Boston.
l.. p. Merrill, Yarmouth.
MT. and Mrs. B. j. Donnelly, Lynn.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. G. Schaub. Passaic.
B. ". Neal, Boston.
B. Lett, Boston.
J. Asher, Boston.
Mrs. Hattie p. Rich, st. Petersburg.
w. J. Dougall. st. Petersburg.
Jas. p. Tansey, Boston.
N. j. Peabody, Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. n. Wise, Boston.
Mrs. Helen J. Ferris, Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. w. Campbell, Bos-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z. Eastman. Bangor
J. II. Hassett, Rumford Falls.
James l.. Flynn, Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spofford, LennoxyiIIe.
Miss Spofford. Lennoxville.
Edward Sutherland, Yonkers, N. Y.
Agnes n. Vance, Lewiston.
Miss X. @. Bresnahan, Bridgton.
MISS +. Bresnahan, Brighton, Mass.
MISS VI. Foley, Worcester, Mass.
r.. Goldsmith. Boston, Mass.
n. u. Hartshorn, Taunton, Mass.
X. r. Bosworth, Taunton, Mass.
J. +. Wilmarth. Taunton.
r; ~. Hamsdell, So. Johnsbury. VI
Mr. and Mrs. +. r. Harris, st. Johns.
bury, VT.
J; Il. Lord, North Berwick. Ne.
MT. and Mrs. r. VI. Cross, Berlin.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Davidson. Ber,fn
Iheo. g. Sackett, New York.
y. Gustavison, New York.
o. Henshaw, New York.
Nellie VI. Decker, New York.
Etnei Z. Duncanson, New York.
Edith Abrams. New York.
Emile Abrams. White Plains. ny.
Mrs. f. Goldsmith. Paterson, N. ].
Casco Bay breeze., 1906-08-30
SUMMIT HOUSE.
Chebeasue Island, Me.

Mrs. Clinton N. Hamilton, Proprietor.
(See advertisement in another column.)
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Patterson, Mon.
treal.
Mrs. Percy, Montreal.
Miss Percy, Montreal.
Mr.. w. n. Goldsmith. New York.
Signor Pietro Florida, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold ID. Bent, Bos.
ton.
Mrs. Charles f. Greenough. Maiden.
Gordon Greenough, Maiden.
Lucy s. Weston, Middleboro.
Emma c. Breach, Weston.
Margaret s. Baken, Dorchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Patterson, Mon
treal.
NJ. Elizabeth Kenyon, New York City.
Marie l.. Kenyon, New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. f. Miller, Newark.
Miss Z. A. Davis, Washington, ID. G..
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. ID. Harrison, Irving
ton, N. ].
s. Eugenia Munson, New York City.
James Munson, New York City.
Josephine Munson, New York City.
Mrs. William N. Kelman, Maiden.
Charles +. Greenough, Maiden.
Margaret Greenough, Maiden.
Lillian w. Davis, Cambridge.
Julia VI. Davis. Cambridge.
Mrs. Pietro Florida and daughter.
New York.
Mrs. j. Smutny, New York.
Master Theodore Smutny, New York.
Master Edgar Smutny, New York.
Master Rudolf Smutny, New oYrk.