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Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
GIRL FALLS TO DEATH
OFF ELEVATED TRAIN
BY Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-In rush of
passengers to board an elevated train
at the Canal street station today Miss
Lillian Dahlke was pushed from the
platform. The girl fell between the
train and platform in such a way that
it was found necessary to chop away
a portion of the platform in order to
extricate her. Her spine was frac-
tured and she sustained severe internal
Injuries. Her recovery is impossible.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
LOCAL

Son of John A. Drake wins fortune at
Ascot.
Neighbors tell their opinion of Cap
tain Cressey.
Flower vendors want TO lease corners.
Long Beach raises big sum i'm few
hours for ship building plant.
Comparatively young man is dying OF
senility and physicians are batfled.
Rain does much TO influence crime
saws Chief OF Police Kern.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

For Southern California;: Cloudy
Wednesday; heavy frost in the morn
ing; light north wind. Citrus grow
ers should be ready to smudge. Max
imum temperature in Los Angeles
yesterday, 81 degrees; minimum, As
degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Snow Covers Mountains
BY Associated Press.

SAN JOSE, Jan. 15.-The heaviest
fall of snow ever experienced in the
mountains here fell last night, and this
morning comparatively deep snow is
down to the valley line on both sides of
the mountains in large quantities, but
the sun is shining brightly. The rain
fall to date is 1922 inches. This morn
ing the temperature was 33.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Ten Above In Tacoma

BY AssoCiated Press.
TACOMA, WASH Jan. 15.-The tenn
perature fell to 10 degrees above zero
last night which caused the water
power plant at Elerton to freeze, result
ing in much Inconvenience and distress
in Tacoma. The city pumping plants
are out of fuel. In the country districts
the temperature was below zero,
which is unprecedented in the Puget
sound region.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
GOVERNOR LEADS TIGHT
AGAINST FIERCE FIRE
BY Associated Press.

MANILA, Jan. ia fire at San Fer
nando, Pampagua province, island Of
Luzon, yesterday destroyed property
valued at $780, 900. Shortly before the
fire started Governor General Smith
and several OF the Philippine commits
sioners had arrived at san Fernando
Governor Smith assumed command OF
the fire fighters and saved the town
from destruction.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
POLITICIANS MUST
MOVE TO CAPITAL
BY Associated Press.

T
SACRAMENTO Jan. 15.-Goyernor
Gillett has decided to force every state
official and the members of all commits
siors to make their headquarters at the
state capitol and discontinue their Of
fees in San Francisco. He is doing this
i'm the line of economy and convenience.
He will oppose the appropriation for II
branch building for state officials IN
San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
ELECTION OF
HARRIMAMPS DUMMY
BY Associated Press.

BY AssOcIated PresS.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. 15.-In the
senate today a resolution was intro
duced calling for the appointment of a
special committee to make a thorough
investigation of the election of j. II.
Harahan to the presidency of the Illi-
nois Central railroad. The resolution
recites that this body is advised and
believes that the election was illegal"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
FIND DEAD VICTIM OF
CHINESE HlGHB BlNDERS
By Assoclated Press.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 15.-Ah Lin, a
Chinese, was found dead in a den in an
alley in Chinatown this afternoon, He
had been strangled to death during
the day. His murder is supposed to be
the outgrowth Of a highbinder war
inaugurated some weeks ago at Wal
nut Grove in this county.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
FIND OARS OF BOAT;
BELIEVE MEN DROWNED
By Associated Press.

SAN DIEGO. Jan. 15.-Three oars and
a gasoline can which have been recog-
nized as belonging to the missing boat
owned by Mike Lisz. We're found by a
fisherman on the beach at Descanso
bay, on the lower coast. These evil
dences of a fight with the storm are
regarded as conclusive evidence that
the two men have been lost.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Cold Rain In Bakersfield
RX Associated Press

BAKERSFIELD, Jan. 15.-Cold rain
which lasted until noon today brought
the seasons record to 1856 inches. The
fall was general through the low lands
and in the mountains a heavy snow is
reported
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
Earthquake Is Cause
of Fearful Loss
of Life
list of Dead May Exceed
One Hnndred-Dying
Fill Hospitals
Reports Of Terrific Disaster Are Most
Meager but That Terrible
Catastrophe Has Occurred
Is Certain

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 15-Kingston. the
picturesque capital of Jamaica, has been
devastated by violent earthquake.
Details of the disaster are lacking. as
direct communication with the stricken
city has been cut off. The land lines
mad been reconstructed to within five
miles of Kingston Tuesday evening
and from meager reports received
through such channels as were omen
it has been learned that many of the
most important buildings have been
destroyed and there has been serious
loss of life.
So far as the reports Indicate the
fatalities number less than one hum
dred, though the hospitals are filled
with injured and the list of victims
may be materially increased.
Kingston and the other points of in
terest of the island are at this season
of the year thronged with tourists from
both America and England, and the
greatest apprehension is felt for the
safety of many persons who had re-
Gently arrived at the Jamaican re-
sorts.
English Statesmen in City
The most distinguished of these were
members of a party of English states
men, agricultural experts and men of
affairs. who. under the leadership of
Sir Alfred Jones, had arrived in King
ston within the past few days to at
tend an agricultural conference there.
Among those in the company were
Hall Caine the novelist, Viscount Mont
mores, H. o. Arnold Forster, NJ. p,
Continued Or Page TwO)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16
FOREIGN
EAsTERN

Kingston, Jamaica, is ravaged by hre
and earthquake.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-16

Northwest freezes in cold; trains
showed in and delayed for days
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11
LORING SPRINGS, "e.,one' .,s

Lookout Mt. 25OO it. Altitude. Chalybeate, alum and freestone water fishing, hunting, swimming. boating, bowling. tennis. croquet. music, danc- ing and other amusements. Rates reasonable.
 Cbas. A. Loring, Prop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11
DELEGATION BACK
 FROM THE CAPITAL
BELIEVE FOREIGN LOAN TAX WILL BE REPEALED, BUT ARE NOT so OPTIMISTIC ABOUT GREATER BIRMINGHAM. .

Feeling happy over the prospective re- peal of the foreign loan tax, and blue over the chances for Greater Brming- hani, most of the delegation which went down from the Commercial club, re- turned last night on the Louisville and Nashville fast train. Frank Nelson, Jr., the chairman, and several others, re- mained to see the thing through, while those who disfnounted from the train last night were J. E. Shelby, J. D. Moore, B. F. Roden, Charles N. Brown, D. NJ. Drennen, J. A. Rountree, R. NJ. Goodall, D. K. Steiner, Otto Marx and J. M. Wl- zen.
 Mir. Steiner was in good hopes of the passage of the bill to repeal the loan tax He said he had little doubt 1t would go through without trouble. "We called on the governor In the morning, and were given every assurance of fair treatment. He even went so far as to s. he would not oppose a bill which is constitutional In tho afternoon we. to- geLuer with delegations from nearly every other large town in the state, met with the committee of the house.
 "Gpeeehes were made by g. J Bowie and F, ank Nelson and the conference bade fair to last well into the night, when p,ost of US left to catch the train. :"
 When asked concerning the chances for tie passage of the Greater Birmingham bills MT. Steiner feared they are doomed He said that the opposition of the Jeffer- soil delegation has ruined nearly all chances, but thought n determined fight should be made. and that Birmingham ought to turn out in d body ana show the legislators just what their duty is.
 Mir Rountree spoke Interestingly of the good roads committees meeting from which he, MT Roden and MT. Drennen were returning. He said that Bankhead's s menticns of the movement is calculated to do muca good, and that every effort would be made to have the constitution amended to allow the people tc vote on an appropriation to good roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11
Too Liberal Butler.

From the Boston Post.
 A few days ago one of Philadelphia's prominent society women told her but Ter to tell all visitors that she was not at home. At night, when enumerating the persons who had called during the day. he mentioned the lady's sister, when his mistress exclaimed: q told you, man, that l was always at home for my sls- teri You ought to have shown her in."
 Next day the lady went out to make a few calls, and during her absence her sister came to the house.
 '1s your mistress at home?' she asked the butler.
 "Yes, madam" was the reply.
 The lady went upstairs and looked ey anywhere for her sister. On coming downstairs she said to the butler:
 My sister must have gone out, for 1 cannot find her."
 ''Yes, madam, she has gone out; but she told me last night that she was all walls at home to you."-Philadelphi Record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11
CHIEF BENNETT IS
 AFTER FILM SHOWS
CLAIMS DANGER OF FIRE IS VERY GREAT IN THE DOWNTO DIS TRlcT-PIcTURE SHOWS READY
 TO COMPLY WITH THE ORDER.

While Chief Bennett has found many deficiencies in the varous theatoriums in Birmingham, there is singular willing ness on the part of all proprie.ors to put their places in positively safe conditicn' and there will be no opposition to the ordinance that will be passed at the next meeting of the city council. Here Is 8 letter which explains matters:
 Hon. George B. Ward, Mayor, City:
 Dear Sir-The fire that originated in the moving picture machine at the Mar vel Theatre, located on Twentieth street. between Third and Fourth avenues, at 7:40 D. m, July D. clearly demonstrates the danger of operating these machines in the congested portion of the city without providing against the spread of fire that is so liable to occur even when the ma chine is carefully handled
 We have in the city eleven electric the atres, or auditorums, where moving pie lures are displayed and with possibly two or three exceptions are being operated with little or no precaution against the spread of fire or protection of the au- dience and in almost every instance To- cated in the best business blocks of the city, where it would be exceedingly diff cult to control fire should it be allowed to obtain any headway.
 In view of the above facts, I would re- spectfully recommend the adoption and rigid enforcement of an ordinance similar to one recently adopted by the mayor and general council of the city of Atlanta, Ga, a copy of which I am enclosing here with. Respectfully yours,
 A. N. BENNETT,
 Chief Fire Department
 The proposed ordinance calls for the di- rect supervision of every electric appli- ance in the moving picture show, for exit signs illuminated with other than cleo tricity, halls and outlets to be lighted during performance, top reel in the oper- ating room to be enclosed in an iron box. shutter in front of condenser, a metal box for extra films, machine to be op- erated by hand with no motor. machine to be enclosed within fireproof room with no openings to the auditorium and with an automatic door, so that when the films do catch fire the flames can be com pletely confined.
 The Marvel Theatre which burned to a loss of about $250, covered by insurance, the other day, has been refitted in ac- cordance with these requirements, and several others have decided to comply even before the ordinance becomes law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia Avenue and Beach, Atlantic City, N. J. Capacity TOO guests. Hot and cold sea water in all baths. Most mod ern Central in location. The Highest and Coolest Elevation. Largest and finest rooms in the city. The cuisine and service not surpassed by any. Orchestra. Terms: American plan s12.50 per week up s2.5O per day up. Write for descriptive folder. Coaches at ali trains CHARLES E. COPE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11
Question of Capital.

Now let us briefly notice the question of capital as it relates to our development. The pessimist will say that we have al- ways had these boasted resources-why have they not been developed before? The reason Is plain, the answer is easy
 We have not had the capital to do the work. This Is a new country, industrial ly considered. The accumulation of a hundred years by our fathers was wiped out at Appomsttox when the greatest mill itary captain of all the ages furled his flag: declared tho end of the struggle had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11
Work for Education.

Senators and representatives, l heartily congratulate you on the splendid work you have done for the educational inter- ests of the state. No man in public life has suffered more than I on account of an early education and training. It has been a handicap all through my life. l spent four years, between the ages of II and 21, in the arts of war and when the struggle was over there was nothing left for me to do but to work for living and for the support of mother and her minor children. l began life with this handicap. It has made the lines along which l have travelled hard ones My personal experi- ence makes me want to see every white child in Alabama educated at the public expense if 1t can be done in no other way.
 At the risk of violating the properties of this occasion l want to say that much of whatever l have accomplished in life is due to that good and faithful woman who has given me courage and inspira- ton for the last forty years. At times when the waves of adversty seemed to be rolling against me and the objects which l had sought to accomplish in life appeared to be hopeless. her courage and helpfulness has moved me to renewed and more successful effort.
 l have had only one standard to guide me in my public service, and that has been to do the very best could In a commonsense, practical way for the well fare and betterment of the people l rep resented. To that end I have-glven zeal, time and energy and have directed every faculty I possessed. I have only been limited by my physical endurance and have been guided by the principles of that political party to which we so hope fully give our allegiance. On this oc- cason, in this presence, and before God l reconsecrate to the public service all the faculties I possess with the assur- ance that when the commission now en- trusted to me is returned to those who gave it, 1t shall be as clean and untar- nished as when it was laid down by my illustrious predecessor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11

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  Furniture fo mir Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11

European Plan.
 This hotel is particularly attractive to Southern families for the summer. It has a delightfully."- cool and quiet location, yet easily accessible to tho theatre and shopping district. 500 rooms all with hot and cold water and large clothes closets 260 rooms with private bath Excellent service and cuisine. For further information write manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-11
Railroad Ownership.

TO talk of the ownership of railroads by the government Is to threaten the life of the nation. Government ownership of railroads will be the beginning of the end of republican government In this country.
 When the government owns the rail- roads who will direct their management? Men skilled in the business or repudiated politicians? The latter of course The railroad system oa the country would become a political asset controlled by the party in power to perpetuate its own corrupt rule Graft would be the watch word and conditions intolerable would result. Is the railroad map in Alabama complete? Have we all the railrpads we need for the development of the match less resources of the state?
 Who are to build the new roads go much needed? Will private capital build them for the government to take them over for operation? Surely not.
 Does anyone think that the government would build mile of new road in Ala bama during the next quarter of a cen tury? The location and construction cf new roads would depend upon political pull. All minor officers would be ap- pointed under civil service rules. Many officers, ticket agents, train and Pull man conductors would be negroes; the separate car for whites and blacks would be aDOl1Sne0 ana thus accomplish by the railroad ownership that which the gov ernment has not been able to bring about by statutory enactment or a constitu- tional amendment.
 I am opposed to the indiscriminate tide of immigration which is hastenlng to our ports from the old world. more than a million are coming annually. A majority of them do not come to build homes but as disturbers of the peace They know of frna institutions are less They are a positive menace, and q severe restriction should be imposed. We welcome the immigrant who comes to build a home, to become a law abiding citizen and thereby make the country stronger and richer by hls devotion to our institutions. The criminal, the anarchist, and the pauper we do not want.
 I have spoken thus briefly upon some of the questions with which as senator must deal. Now let us turn to Alabama our own state and our home discuss some of those measures which vitally affect bar
, 1907-03-05
MUNICIPAL

While slavish American copyists OF
British methods are singing the praises
of municipal ownership, British tax
payers are revolving against it. They
are beginning to perceive its economic
unsoundness. They have been enlight-
ened by the increase in their taxes.
In 1868 the local expenditure Of the
municipalities of the united kingdom
was $3.50, oo0, 900, and in 1902 it was
$720, O00, 900. The municipal debt In
1884 was 1860, 900, 900, and in 1904 1t
was s2,3q5, 900 COO. The great increase
in expenditure and Indebtedness,
which is not justified by an increase
in population or wealth, was largely
due to the craze for municipal owner
ship.
This reckless borrowing has met
with a Partial check. Capital has be-
come d%istrustfui, and it Is no longer
possible for a municipality to borrow
On the old cheap terms. 1t is true that
when n city government has the mu'
nicipal ownership mania it is willing
to borrow on any terms and let later
generations foot the bills, but the
boards OF control, which have the veto
power, have, in several instances, re.
fused permission to contract new
loans. Glasgow was among the reject
ed suitors.
Another check will come from the
taxpayers. Those Of London are be-
coming seriously alarmed. They see
an abyss of debt opening before them
The county council as at present con-
stituted, not content with what it has
already done to raise the taxes, wishes
to enter the electrical field and monop-
olize it. 1t is ~neglecting matters which
are within the legitimate field Of action
of a municipality, such as the con-
struction Of sewers, and Is eager to
embark in enterprises which should
be left to private enterprise and en-
ergy. An election of members of the
council is to be held in a few days, and
a determined effort will be made TO de-
prive of power the socialistic element
which has been exercising it.-Chicago
Tribune.
, 1907-03-05
ACTUALLY CURES cATARRA.
A. H. cordiner's Faith In Hyomei 10 So
Strong He Will Sell It Under
Guarantee.

1t Is one thing to claim, another
thing to back up the claim by a state
ment that if it is not proven true, there
will be no charge for the service or the
goods.
It is in this way that A H. Cordi-
ner sells Hyomei, for he has SO much
faith in its powers to cure all forms OF
catarrh and bronchial troubles, that he
gives an absolute, unqualified guaran-
tee with every outfit that il the remedy
does not cure, the money will be re-
funded.
Hyomei is based on natures way Of
curing catarrh. 1t contains the con-
centrated healing oils and gums Of the
pine woods, prepared in such form that
they can be brought into your own
home. 1t gives the htalth advantages
Of the adirrondacks in suct form that
you can be cured of catarrh and affec-
tions of the nose, throat and lungs
while at home or at work.
A complete Hyomei outfit costs but
81, and extra bottles, If needed, may
be obtained for soc.
With Hyomei you can cure catarrh
pleasantly and easily at small expense
with no risk OF the treatment costing
a penny unless l. cures.
, 1907-03-05

men only have been invited. the sheep
rate will form n basis for all kinds of
live stock
For many years Colonel z. ]. Bell
has been working with heart and soul
upon this particular proposition. At
the time he made the big purchase
from John Sparks OF Nevada he tested
the matter to his full satisfaction and
came to the conclusion hat stockmen
would be considerably ahead as well as
the railroads II faster time We're made.
Shippers would lose a great deal less
in shrinkage. would get a higher rate
per pound at market and the roads
would make in like degree. Nothing
but good can come from this meeting
and a full exchange Of Ideas.
, 1907-03-05
PROSPEROUS CENTRAL WYOMING

Governor Brooks has just returned
from a few days visit to his home near
Casper and is jubilant over conditions
in Casper and Natrona county. In an
interview with a representative of the
Cheyenne Tribune he said:
Casper Is having a regular boom.
There are more buildings going up
there than have been undertaken In
many years and many of them are fine
business structures.
'Boney Earnest and DR.. R~ohrbaugh
are both erecting fine buildings, for
business blocks, the Carnegie library
Is started and the site selected for the
new $4,000 court house. In addition
to this there is a new brick and stone
Episcopal church in course of con-
struction and about twenty dwellings.
The cost of them will be close to a
quarter OF a million. New sidewalks
of stone and cement are being laid
and the local %brickyards have all
they can do.
''The extension of the railroad has
not hurt Casper a bit and really seems
to have been the cause of the present
growth and prosperity. The wool clip
will be large this year and the wool
seems unusually clean. Sheep and cat,
tie are wintering as well as one could
wish and there are frequent reports OF
sales of sheep at very good prices.
THE sheepmen are much interested
in the stockmen's and railroad confer
ence to be held here on Thursday and
they will come down to the meeting
In droves."
, 1907-03-05
GOOD RUN, MORE MONEY.

The meeting that is to be held in
Cheyenne Thursday between the stock
men and the railroad men ought to
bear good fruit. During the past few
years there has been much complaint
Of slow runs and bad service and the
Idea is to adjust matters so that a
stockman may be given almost any
kind of a run he is willing to pay for.
For instance. if he wants passenger
time and is willing to pay for it, the
roilroad men believe that he should
have 1t. The main thing to be adjusted
is the price to be charged. The meet
ing will go into the details and all
phases of the question will be dis
Ssed. While it is stated that sheep