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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
FORD ASKS FOR DECREASE
 IN CITY'S LICENSE TAX
President of Birmingham Railway Light and Power Company Says Recent State Assessment Will Make Company's Taxes Unbearable-Points To Heavy Falling
 Off In Business
s the company's receipts

But so far as the companys receipts are concerned I have spoken only of re- cent conditions. Unhappily these eondi- tons have changed and to our detri- ment. Our fixed charges have been enormously increased as herenabove shown, and our receipts are steadily decreasing During the past two weeks our average fare receipts have decreased 12 to b per cent.
 Should Consider Conditions.
 l do not wish to enlarge on our pub lie ealamities or to prophecy evil, but we should not, I feel fool one another by eoncealment of the facts, or fool ourselves by failing to consider their fair import. You will realize, l believe. that the transportation business of this company furnishes a fair barometer of business conditions prevailing in this dis trict. l certainly realize that this com pany is so intimately connected with and dependent upon the business eondi- tions prevailing in the district that it must suffer or prosper with the whole community.
 This company, in order to do it's full share of developing the district, built it's plant and lines to conserve the travelling convenience of a population which the most optimistic cannot hope to realize for many years: plants and lines which were not warranted by existing eondi- tions, and which have been and are be- ing operated at an actual loss; and | feel that I can with pardonable pride say that the company maintains street car system which is scarcely equaled and certainly not eXcelled anywhere in this country l believe it a modest claim to say that these lines have increased the taxable values in Birmingham and vicinity more than any other factor, more than the entire value Of the com pany's property
 This course has been pursued because the management of the company believed in the growth and development of this district, and because the management be- leved and still believes that the people of this district would recognize and ap- preeiate it's usefulness as a developing factor, at least to the extent of mak- ing 1t possible to maintain it's present efficiency and of paying small re- turn on the capital invested. l cannot feel that the community will be willing to condemn the policy of the company in these matters or to render the con tinuation of the policy impossible, or to breach the confidence which the com pany has reposed in the fairmindedness of the community.
 Treat this letter. please, as a petition in behalf of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company to the govern ing body of the city. I stand ready to verify any statement of fact to your sat- isfaction and to furnish such other in- formation as you may require. will be glad if you will make this letter public. Yours very truly,
 A. II. FORD,
 President and General Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
CHESTNUT CUT
 BY R. C. HARVEY
Men Renew Old Quarrel On Dude Cor ner and Injure Each Other
 Considerably.

A serious affray between R, c. liar vey and Eugene Chestnut, two railroad employees, occurred yesterday afternoon on Twentieth street, in front of the Dude saloon, resulting in Chestnut being some what dangerously cut at the hands of Harvey.
 Harvey Is fagman on the Frisco railroad and Chestnut is employed as freight conductor by the Alabama Great Southern. The trouble is said to have grown out of some disagreement the two men had in their business relations. It is understood that the two men had some difficulty earlier in the day and when they met yesterday afternoon they flew at each other like demons. Chest nut was cut eight times about the face, head, neck, shoulders and side, but it is not believed that any vital organs were touched. Chestnut was able to walk after the wounds were dressed
 Police Officers Byars and Cornett placed the two men under arrest after separating them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
Candy Boy" Faces Charges.

John Hatcher, alias John Williams, alias Candy Boy" a negro wanted by the au- thorities here for the murder of Ali Early, d negro, at Trussville some time last year. was brought to Birmingham yes terday by the authorities from Trenton, Ga, and locked up in the Jefferson coun- ty jail. Hatcher was arrested in Tren- ton. Ga. several months ago, and was held there on orders from Sheriff E. L. Higdon. As soon as the Georgia authori- ties were through with the negro he was brought to Birmingham, and will have to face a murder charge in the criminal court here The indictment returned by the grand jury against Hatcher charges him with shooting Early with pistol with fatal results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
MILITARY SCHOOL
 OUT AT EAST LAKE
Plans Under Way To Introduce New Feature at Boys Industrial
 School.

There is now some possibility of the Boys Industrial home at East Lake be- coming a military school and having a fine corps of young soldiers to march to the music of the already adept band.
 At the request of Mrs. R. F. Johnston Judge N. B. Feagin wrote to Governor Conner. asking that the necessary arms be furnished. Governor Conner answered that he approved of the plan and had referred it to Adjutant General Bibb Graves for action.
 It is probable that 60 rifles will be as signed to the school. and possibly a regular officer may be detailed as in structor.
 The boys band is in Montgomery, where it played at the Confederate re- union. The young fellows are accom- plishing much under their able musical director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
HANSON AND NOISE
 SPEND THE DAY HERE
MAJOR HANSON SAYS THE THING NEEDED NOW IS TO END ALL THE AGITATION AGAINST THE RAILROADS.

Mai. J. r. Hanson and T. s. Noise, president and general manager, respec- lively, of the. Central of Georgia Railroad company, were in Birmingham for sev- eral hours yesterday.
 The nature of the business on which the officials were engaged in Birmingham could not be learned. H. B. Crawford superintendent of the Central of Georgia, was also in the city and spent the day with the president and general manager.
 Major Hanson was unable to answer the question: "Who owns the Central This matter is at present being inquired into by the railroad commission of Georgia and is a very live wire. Since Oakleigh Thorne sold the road, and withheld the name of the purchaser, public interest and curiosity have been at fever heat The impression is general that E. H. Hartman, president of the Illinois Cen tral, is the new owner Of the road, and this belief was accentuated this week when two new directors, William Nelson Cromwell and J. w. Castles, known friends and allies of the great railroad magnate, were elected.
 Concerning this matter, however Pres ident Hanson did not commit himself. What is most needed at this time said he, lis an end to the railroad agitation which has destroyed. and tends 10 make the destruction perpetual. confidence in the securities of the road. LPtil coni1- dence is restored the work dbimprove- ment cannot be resumed. Confidence cannot be restored until business, rather than political considerations snail de- termine our public policies toward cor porations.'
 President Hanson and General Manager Noise left for Columbus and Savannah a. o,clocls in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
CUNNINGHAM LAID
 TO HIS FINAL REST
A GREAT THRoNG ATTENDS THE FUNERAL OF WELL KNOWN FORUM.

Simple, solemn and impressive, the Cunningham was held at the auditorium of the Birmingham High school yester- day morning. The great assembly, which entirely filled the spacious hall. departed deeply orrow-strieken and mournful of the great loss to the community.
 With possibly one or two exceptions there was never more largely attended funeral held in Birmingham. A great number of the school children who had been associated with the departed were present to attend the last obsequies, and with them gathered scores and scores Of the citizens who thoroughly realized tine beneficence of the life of the deceased and mourned his loss
 The Episcopal form of service was used. the Rev. pr. Thomas J. Beard. formerly rector of the Church of the Advent officiating. Assisting him were the Rev. Dr. w. F. Evans, rector of the Church of the Advent; the Rev. l.. s. Handley. pastor of the Central Presby- terian church, and the Rev. James A. Bryan. pastor of the Third Presbyterian church.
 The easket was placed in front of the desk from which the deceased had di- rected the school in the auditorium The desk was heavily draped and on the front part was fastened a large floral design in the form of question mark. "Why Is This Desk Yacant?' was the signihcation.
 At the close of the services at the High school the funeral procession was formed, and the sad journey to the Oak Hill cemetery was begun. great throng assembled at the grave, and after a short service the remains were inferred. There was not a dry eye among the great number gathered at the cemetery.
 The singular devotion which the gen eral public held for the departed man was manifest throughout the entire serv- ice. No one knew him but who loved him, and he leaves lesson to succeeding lives Of true worth and ln- finite value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
Police In Natty Uniforms.

The policemen have now received their new suits and are well dressed officers. They have been notified that the new police commission will inspect them with in the next few days. They were in structed by Chief wier to don their best clothing, to have clean linen. standing collars, polished shoes and to be ready at all times for an inspection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
IhroWn Heavily From RuqaY.

While driving out Second avenue early yesterday afternoon the front wheel of the buggy he was driving ran into an iron pipe and threw John Logan with great force to the ground. He was as- sisted to his feet and while complaining with his back managed to climb into his buggy and drove on. Logan resides near Bessemer and was crossing Sixth street when one of the front wheels of his buggy ran into the pipe. Logan had the side of his face and head badly scratched and tore his clothes badly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
Old Deeds Filed for Record.

The original deeds of the old Pratt Coal and Coke company to the Pratt Coal and Iron company, dated October 1, 1883, were filed for final record in the office of the probate court yesterday afternoon The deeds. which are of great bulk. were filed about three years ago to be recorded, but have been again filed for the final record. A warranty deed conveying all of the Pratt Coal and Coke company's land In the state of Alabama to the Pratt Coal and Iron company, and quit claim deed to the property were the papers filed. The consideration involved in the transfer of the property was sl,ooo,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
KAPPA SIGMA CONcLAvE. Sessions Begin Today and a Banquet
 Will Be Held Tonight.

The annual district conclave of the Kappa Sigma fraternity will begin in Birmingham this morning and will close tomorrow night A banquet will be given at the Country club tonight. The head quarters of the conclave will be at the Hotel Hillman and the business sessions will be held at the rooms of the Com mercal club.
 Among the. entertainment features pro- yided by the local alumni chapter of Kappa Sigma for the visitors will be a trip through the steel plant at Ensley The delegates will also attend the Au- burn-Alabama football game tomorrow afternoon in a body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
BOY FATALLY HURT.
Funeral of Woodiawn Child Held Yes
 terday Morning.

The funeral of William John Yandel' the 2-year-old son of MT and Mrs Charles B. Yandel, was held from the famiy residence, 59J7 First avenue, Woodia"h' yesterday morning. The death or tne ht- tie boy was another open grate tragedy. He was playing in the room at home Wednesday, morning, and was throwing coal on the fire from his little toy coal scuttle, when the dress which he wore caught fire, and before it could be ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
Smiths Condition Unchanged.

Eli P. Smith. who has been confined to his room for several weeks with typhoid fever was reported no better last night Mir. Smiths condition has been prac- ticallv unchanged for several days, but it is not believed that he is any more critically i'll than during the early part of the week It is hoped now. however, that if no complications arise, that his condition will be improved in a few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
PRESIDENT PARKER ID PRESIDE NEXT WEEK City'S Affairs Will Soon Be In
 New Hands MAYOR WILL SIT STEADY Aldermen of Parker Faction Express Pleasure at Outcome of Contest.
 Changes In the Council
 Committees.
MAYOR WILL SIT STEADY

Next Wednesday night Chairman John l.. Parker will mount the steps to the rostrum of the ely Council and pound the gavel for order in the first meeting held since he was dethroned six weeks before.
 His presiding will be only tempor- ary until after the supreme court has passed upon the legality Of his office. It is positively necessary that this de- cison be reached quickly, in order that the city may proceed with it's ma tural business.
 Mayor George Ward said last night that he will only file plain appeal bond from the decision of Judge Cole man, and will ask for sn early set tlement of the question.
 The Mayor made an effort before the legislature to secure the direction of city affairs until his term expired, with an idea of keeping in position to do as much for the good of Birming- ham as possible during his admins tration. On tech nieality his bill was turned down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
TABLE FOR SIX YEARS.

tinguished the child was fatally burned Medical attention was of no avail, as the boy passed away after suffering several hours of intense agony.
 The remains were inferred in the Wood- lawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
Marriaae Llcenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 j. H. Self of Mount Pinson to Mrs. Mary Headley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
THE WEATHER.

Washington, November 14.-F orecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Friday, showers at night or Saturday in south portion; fair in north; light to fresh northeast to east winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
Affairs In New Hands.

The direction of the oitys affairs will now be in the new hands. The Mayor had the opportunity of making a supersedeas bond and retaining his position until after the decision, but he has decided to let matters take their course
 The supreme court will probably act by December 1, so that after January 1, everything will be strengthened out,
 Mir. Parker has stated that there will be a regular meeting of the coun- cil next Wednesday, and that he will preside. He declines to he further quoted. The aldermen of his faction all express pleasure at the action of the legislators, and confidence in their ultimate victory
 The opinion in the administration camp seems to be. If they get it. they will be responsible. We can only do what we are able to do to stop bad Legislation. There is a great problem to be solved. one which will take much study and care It is to be hoped that they will be able to meet it, and that the city's finances will be proper ly nandled'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15
Changes In Committees.

SnaHgcS iH OofnHllttccss
 For a few months at least things may be uncertain, for a new hand will be at almost every blow. Here are tho changes in committees:
 Parker finance and taxation commit tee-O'Neill, chairman, Heidt Hogan, Klotz, Burnett, Jones. Estes.
 Ward finance and taxation commit tee-Ward. chairman, Jones, Hogan, Heidt Parker, klotz and Cooper.
 Parker udiciary-F'ulghum, chairman; O'Nein, Gum, Gregg, Hedt Forney, Moore
 Ward Judcary--J. R. Copeland. chair man; O'Neill, Moore, Fulghum, Forney, Klotz and Jones.
 Parker Excise-Heidt, chairman; Bur nett O'Neill, Hogan, Estes, Copeland, D. R.
 Ward Exclse-Moore, chairman; Heidt, Cooper. Copeland. D. R.. Hogan.
 Parker Streets Stockmar, chairman. Fulghum, O'Nell, Burnett, Hogan, Jones.
 Ward streets-Cooper, stocltmar, Jones, Eggleston. Moore, J. R. Copeland Full ghum.
 Parker Sanitation and Police--Gregg, chairman; I<lotz, Eggleston. Hogan, For ney Greener
 Ward Sanitation and Police-Heidt, chairman I<lotz, Estes Cooper, Egges- ton.
 Parker Mseellaneous-Bnrne chair man; Heidt, Hogan Klotz, Copeland, D. R., Eulghum.
 Ward Miscelaneous-Est chairman; oNeill, Parker, Hogan Forney, Cope land. D. R., Cooper
 Parker Lights and ephones-Klotz chairman; Stockmar, Gum, Copeland, J. R., Heidt, Moore
 Ward Lights and Telephones F<lotz chairman; Eggleston, Ieidt Stockmar Estes.
 Parker Fire-Gunn. chairman: Jones, Greener, Stockmar, Forney, Copeland D. R.
 Ward Fire-Jones. chairman Copeland D. R.. Greener. StociSmar, Gum.
 Parker Parks-GTeener. chairman; Moore. Cooper, Jones, Estes.
 Parker Cemeteries-Estes, chairman; Jones' Cooper
 Ward Parks and Cemeteries-Es chairman; Cooper, Moore, Gum, Forney and Burnett.
 Burnett, O'Nell, klOtz, Gum, Moore, Fulghum.
 Ward Railways-D. R. Copeland. chair man; Parker, Fulghum, ONeill and Ho- gan.
 Parker Markets-Copeland, J. R., Egg gleston, Cooper, Klotz, Hogan.
 Parker Water-Cooper, chairman; O'Neil. Moore, Klotz, Eggleston.
 Parker Greater Blrmlngham-Jones chairman; Heidt, Copeland, J. R.
 Parker Public Buildngs-Eggleston chairman; Cooper, Copeland. J. R., Greener, Estes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-15

The rumor that the Tennessee's rolling mill at Bessemer had shut down was without foundation. The rumor that the Republics rolling mill at Gate City had shut down was likewise untrue. While orders for rolling mill products are not as plentiful as they were few months ago. the hope is expressed that both the Republics Birmingham rolling mill and it's Gate City mill will continue to run indefinitely.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-01

Vaughn. a brother of Vernon Vaughn
OF this city. When he reached Tue
son he again changed his name this
time to Sullivan.
He only remained in Sentinel
week or two. but got busy as soon as
he got there. He ordered a diamond
ring from a Los Angeles dealer and
ordered II sent TO Sentinel by Wells
Fargo express. collect on delivery. 1t
arrived in the night, while he was on
duty as operator. station agent and
agent for Wells Fargo Company. He
receipted to the express messenger
for the package. opened it and took
the ring and presumably destroyed the
waybiH as no record OF the package
was found by Mr.. Vaughn the next
day. and no knowledge Of the theft
reached Mr. Vaughn or the company
for several days. or until the tracing
OF the package began. Switzerland
saws now that he was drunk when he
took the package and did not know
what he was doing; did not even know
he had it until he found it among his
effects a day or so later. Then it Oc-
CURED to hi mthat his best course
was in flight. Quitting his job. he
went to Mesa City where he secured
work as an assistant ABOUT the NJ. & p.
office He stayed there for a week.
then gave up his job and went north.
Yesterday the agent at Mesa City ex-
amined his effects at the sheriffs Of
flee and recovered freight car key
and a key to the depot office. both Of
which had been missing since the de-
parture Of Switzerland.
From Mesa City, Switzerland went
70 to Seligman where he worked four
OF five days as a switchman and then
went to Winslow and applied for
work as an operator. He was put on
as night operator 1t Pinta. a little
station in Apache county. The day
operator at Pinta CHANGED to be an old
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-01
MAYNARD YOUNG MAN
fNMESHfD IN THE LAW
Story of the Crimes Charged Against
Allen J. Switzerland, Alias Sullivan,
Alias Martin.

Sheriff Hayden returned yesterday
morning. having in custody Allen J.
Switzerland. who was arrested a.
Winslow by Sheriff Woods for the
stealing of an express package con-
tanning a diamond ring. from the
Wells Fargo office at Sentinel. on the
Southern Pacific in the western part
of this county. Switzerland, who on
occasion has also used the names of
Sullivan and Martin. was arraigned
yesterday before Justice tombstone,
and his examination was set for Feb
ruary 3. He does not deny his identity
or his guilt and his story, told partly
by himself, is rather an interesting
one. He is a young man. it is claimed
20 years Of age, though he says him
self that he is not so old as that He
claims also to have relatives in the
east who are well-to-do. and intimates
that hc may appeal to them to try and
help him out of his trouble.
Southerland is IN alI-round railroad
man and seems 10 be fitted for almost
every line Of work in connection with
railroad either as telegrapher. office
man or in the train service. He has
served as fireman. brakeman. opera
tor. agent. express agent and in other
capacities. His story begins in Okla
homa where he was employed by
Wells Fargo Company. While i'm that
position he stole two blank money or
der books and a small amount Of
money, and fled To southern California.
a reward of 5000 was offered for his
capture and the fact was published
throughout the west. During his stay
in California he went by the name of
Martin. From California he went to
Tucson, where he applied for a posi-
ton with the Southern Pacific and
was appointed night operator at Sen
tinel, the day operator being George
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-01

tuck and Desmond. is on the sick list
and unable to be at his post of duty.
A. H Demerick was a visitor in the
CITY Wednesday and left yesterday
morning for Roosevelt.
f. P. Grover is spending a few days
in Phoenix, and from there will go to
Nogales. where he will attend meet
ing of the Cerro Azul mining COM
pany.
X. Meeks arrived in the city yes
terday from st. Louis and will make
this his home IL he finds conditions
satisfactory.
A. Kimberly of San Francisco was a
Mesa business visitor yesterday.
T. E. Irvine of Phoenix. was Mesa
business visitor yesterday.
w. w. Perkins a well known sheep
man. arrived from the north part OF
the territory yesterday.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-02-01
SKINNER POLL.
A Fuller Account Of the Ceremony by
One Who Was Present

The wedding Of Harry z. Skinner
and Mrs. Eta b. Poll was solemnized
at the Baptist parsonage Monday eve
ming January IS. Rev. Chaplin per-
formed the ceremony in a very impress
sive manner.
Rev. a. Il. Tomlinson, a former pas
tor Of the Baptist church, at Wyoming
Illinois, the brides former home offer
ed the prayer.
The invited guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. George Poll. Miss Poll. Miss Amy
Poll, Arthur Anderson. Miss Evylin
Poll, Mrs House. Mrs. Greene. Rev.
and Mrs. A. b. Tomlinson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Woods, Rev. and Mrs.
Chaplin, Miss Lucy Chaplin and Leverett
Chaplin. Miss Tomlinson and Sturgeon
r. TomlinsOn.
This practicable young couple had
their little cottage all ready for occu-
pancy and after having spent a social
evening at the parsonage repaired to
this new home in Goldman addition.
Their numerous friends wish them a
long and prosperous life.