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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16

property. The reader will note tho
difference between the Field ASSESS
ment and the insurance carried, and
then figure out how much taxation this
'public spirited" concern escapes:
Marshall Field 4 COmpany-Assess.
ment Is addresses), $3.50, 900; insur-
ance, Sl6,OOO.OOO.
Carson, Pirie. Scott & CO.-Assess-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16
GOODRICH TRANSIT co.

The Goodrich Transit Company y q
corporation organised under ths tsws
OF the State Of Maine. Osp1tal stock,
100000.
Every dollars worth Of ~ seoek
owned In Chicago 10 taxable hsss. The
Reviewers should call A. w. Goodrich
and ask him who owns II. Mr.. Good
rich ought TO know and the people want
to know.
%S>
Who does the hns work for the
Goodrich Steamboat gang at the City
Hall?
1t 10 not generally known that the
dock used by the great Goodrich inter
ests Is city property. 1t II ut River
street. with u dock frontage Of 800
feet, with depth ranging from 70 to
3 feet.
This dock Is the very State street Of
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16

Ing to the public that the concern s
really q great public institution-of a
certain kind.
Then again. Marshall Field 4 Com.
pany are In favor Of high pressure
water system which will cost the tax.
payers millions Of dollars to install.
But we do not hear Of small mer.
chants shouting for high pressure water
system.
~9 y
The collection Of over 100000 al.
legged back taxes against the estate Of
tho late Marshall Field was urged
upon the Board Of Review by the I'LL
nOis Tax Reform Association.
MarHhall Field. tho association In
sists, never paid more than 10 per cont
on his fair share Of taxes on his per-
sonal property. lie was. It Ia further
charged. permitted to evade the pay.
ment Of over $2.O0O.O0O taxes during
the last eight years Of his life. "Al
Of this" the letter says. was made
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16

shall tax. Is ~ Who gave than this
d'.r>~'s115 covert Not the laws Of
IlliroiA
Laurence = Carton wossA6 ~ an
excellent man for the 6s~0 = Re-
view to consult.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16

Total ..... ............ 100000
These figures take no notice Of The
fact that the insurance Ia supposed to
cover but 30 per cent Of the real value.
which w0uld make the assesors' val.
uat.on appear about $14!00OO0O shy Of
tho true figure.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16

J. Ogden Armour would n,iks q
startling and valuable BsaG6 - Re-
view witness
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16
$lS,1S4,O15

$4t5,1S4,015
The Assessors and Reviewers could
only find $0S,OOO. 900 worth Of personal
property In Chicago to tax, or only &c.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16

As a result Of successful tax-dodging
by rich corporations, Chicago real es-
tete pays nearly all the taxes.
4 summary Of the 1907 real estate
and personal assessments, assessed val
nations, Is us follows:
Real estate $40, S41, 78O
Personal property ........ 9S,343, 1866
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16

Ono Of the taxa :fhcias Of Cook
County Gays that II 10 discretionary
with taxing >Gcers a. to what thsg
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16

good by the smaller taxpayers Of Chi.
cago to their great loss and injury"
Marshall Field 4 Company arc only
valued at 100000 by the assessors.
and taxed on one-ffth Of 1t. In view
Of this fact, It u interesting to note
the insurance carried BY this nrm,
which is as follows:
StHte street section ....... 81 200. 900
Wabash avenue section go. 100000
Wholesale ................. 100000
Madison street ............. 10000
Fixtures ............ ...... $4,000
Warehouse. Polk street and
the River ................ 100000
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1907-11-16

Henry r. Darlington should give up
what he knows when the Board Of
Review asks him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second-class matter under act of Congress March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
Car BuiIdinu This Year

The year that will be ended tonight will stand as the greatest car-building year that the United States and Can ada have ever known. No fewer than 2S9G45 cars were built in the United States and Canada during the present year. All these cars were built to move freight in except about 5000. At the same time 1000 locomotives were built. The new cars and locomotives aggregatae in value $i77,000,000
 This wonderful record bids fair to stand unexceeded at least full year, for the orders received in car and loco motive shops show heavy decreases. If reports be authentic, the orders for locomotives show a falling off of 75 per cent as compared with orders filed one year ago.
 The heavy output of cars and loco motives in 1907 is not proof that crops and products can pc moved 1reely ana promptly hereafter because the rail roads will not maintain the pace of 1907 in the purchase of equipment. There never has been enough locomo- tiTes, and the indications are that com paratively few locomotives will be built in 1908
 This is regrettable, for it means in crop-moving months more car famines and freight congestion. The railroads have done well this year, and they should maintain the pace of 1907 if they desire to avoid criticism and con. gestion of traffic and efforts to open rivers to navigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
FIGHT TO A DRAW.
Kelly and Papke Battle FierceIy, But
 With Honcrs Even.

Milwaukee, December 30.-Hugo Kelly of Chicago and Billy Papke of Spring Valley, H., fought 10 rounds to a draw before the Athletic club tonight.
 Both fighters started in fercely, using rights and lefts with frightful effect Kelly knocked Papke down for 2wo of the counts
 The first round was easily Kelly's. The second round ended with honors even In the third round Papke drew blood from Kelly's right eye, and Kelly in turn iabbed Papke's face, also draw ing blood.
 The fourth round was easily Papke &, he flooring Kelly with a vicious right to the body The fifth was fast and furious, Kelly seeming to have the better of the round. Both men bored in with rights and lefts to the head and body in the sixth, and Kelly uppercutting with good effect
 The seventh round was Papke's Kelly being pretty well winded at the end of the round. In the eighth Kelly did con- siderable clinching and seemed weary The fighting in the ninth looked mucti like a decision for Papke who had Kelly wabblng from fusilade of rights, lefts and uppercuts.
 In the last round Kelly evened up all scores made by Papke up to that time Kelly used right and left with good ef- feet in keeping up hot pace until the gong sounded. The decision was well received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
An Army of Census Takers.

T see that 65,000 enumerators are to be appointed to take the census of 191O' remarked an ex-ofnce- holder What a time the distributors of pat ronage will havei According to the usual appointment about 15Oo of the enumerators will be needed for the Alabama work
 ''In bill introduced in Congress the other day it is provided that the cen sus supervisors n early 400 of them shall be appointed by the President and that the supervisors in turn shall ap- point the enumerators. of course, congressman belonging to the party that happens to be in power will have a say in the selection of the men.
 By the way, have long wondered why some President has not asked Congress to take action that would re- lieve the chief executive of the greater part of his appointing power. With the growth of the country the army of of- fice-h olders increases and it is esti- mated that since 1872 the number of offices of the presidential class has quite doubled. Andrew Jackson viz orous champion of the spells system. did not have the appointment of one fifth of the federal officials that has fallen to the lot of President Roosevelt. Some persons may think that the execu- tive Is jealous of his appointing pre- rogative, and that therefore he, would never recommend to Congress change in the law. But if the appointment of Nal1 collectors were turned over to the Secretary of the Treasury; the appoint ment of all postniasters to the Post master General and so on, the Presi- dent could still exercise his privilege in any particular case by making known to the department head his preference. which would be equivatent to an appointment. Ambassadors, con- suls general and few other i'm portant representatives of the govern ment should be appointed by the Presi- dent, but for large part of the Presi- dents time to be taken up with consid ering the petitions of candidates for third class postoffices alone. is absurd and not in keeping with great states mans poistion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
RAILROAD REORCANiZED.
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Road
 Takes New Name.

Mobile, December 30.--At tic meeting of the security holders of the Mobile Jack son and Kansas City and the Gulf and Chicago railroads this afternoon an agree ment was reached for the consolidation of these lines into the New Orleans Mo- bile and Chicago railroad. It was de- cded as soon as all the security holders had been heard from and their securities cared for a reorganization will be eff fected No changes in officers are ex- pected, but about $500000 will be immed- lately expended in equipment and better ments of the physical properties. It was denied at the meeting that the Fris co system has any interest in the prop erty and the statement was officially made that the new corporation Is and will be strictly independent of any of tine old corporations. The gentlemen behind the consolidation scheme stated tonight that the undertaking was assuredly success, and more that their plans will be carried out to the letter.
 N D. Stratton will be chairman of the board of the new company, and l.. s. Berg, president, both holding their pres ent positiOnS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
Left Over Problems

To the year 1908 has been handed oyer two difficult problems, both of which will no doubt be well advanced before the advent of still another year.
 One of these may be said to consist of a bunch of problems all relating to the banks of the country and the vari- ous currency issues. It is not, how ever, probable that full and final set clement of this bunch of problems can be secured in 1908 or in any other single year. A central bank will not be established because public senti- ment in it's favor is not ripe. 1t may be increasing, but it is not strong enough to be felt by members of Con gross. A compromise measure in re lation to bank note circulation, looking toward increased elasticity, is all that Congress will enact as a presidential election comes on. That preside 1tial election invites caution, lest voters be offended and alarmed.
 The other great leftover problem relates to the regulation of railroads and states in the control of interstate roads, and the extent to which the states can carry rate adjustment. The new year is expected to bring decisions from the United States supreme court that will clear the way enabling state legislators to see what is feasible and what is not. The contentious that have arisen involve both the eleventh and the fourteenth amendments, and the final construction by the court of last resort is awaited with deep inter- est as the old contentious year gees out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
TAFT TALKS ON CANAL.
Work Is Praised Because 1t Is for the
 Benefit of So Many.

Boston, December 9O.-Secretary Taft, in his address at the Elysium club late this afternoon, described the work of dig sing the Panama canal. In conclusion he said:
 q venture to say that we shall be dis appointed al first in the amount of work on the canal. It is the efficiency of our navy that pleases us, but in the matter of trade you cannot turn it all at once and l will say 1t will take 10 years to adjust the world to that new method of getting around 1t. l do not believe we will get our money out of the canal in a great many years in the form of tolls Ii is a great work for mankind that we are doing and we can well afford to wait for a profit.
 And now about the navy. l am the Secretary of War, and that has a very formidable and pugnacious sound As a feel Hike resigning. l do believe from the soles of my feet to the top of my thin hair that a navy maintained as it ought to be, because we have the money to maintain it, is an instance againsf unnecessary war. Not that we should boast; but a nation of SO, 900, 000 people who believe themselves as far advanced in civilization as any other nation, should be in condition where, when it is neces- sary to assert themselves, they may do so not only with dignity but with some thing besides dignity to enforce their judgment :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
Governmental RequIatlons

The general government does not issue a liquor license or dealers tax receipt superior to the police powers of a state to any one, but it does re- quire all who deal in liquors to con tribute to the internal revenue. This contribution must either be repealed altogether or else il must be collected alike in all the states, for the consti- tuition provides that all duties, imports and excises shall be uniform through out the United States.
 But the last Congress passed the Humphries bill, which requires the col lector of internal revenue to keep con spicuously placed in his office for pub lie inspection an alphabetical list of persons who have paid liquor taxes, and he shall furnish a certified copy of the list upon the payment of fee of $1. This list specifies the place and time for which special taxes have been
 
 paid. The Humphries bill is now law, and anyone can see list of those who have paid federal taxes as liquor dealers by dropping into the office of Collector Thompson in the government building
 But the most troublesome questions arise under the original package de- cision of the supreme court. The SUI preme court is inclined to encourage interstate traffic and to discourage the police powers of the states. To meet this Senator Tillman is endeavoring to pass a bill to give the states full police powers over liquor within their borders, and the bill may possibly be passed. At the same time Congress. man Brantley of Georgia is pressing the c. o. D. bill by which anyone who collects money for liquors or acts as agent for their sale will become sub JecJ lO lne pollce poMeio ol Hio o''''O' The Brantley bill makes the place of delivery the place of sale. The Brant- ley bill may be superseded by the Till man bill, but if it is not it will possi-. ply become a law, for sentiment in Congress runs strongly in favor of let ting each state control it's own liquor policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
DEAD WOMAN IDENTIFIED.
It Is Now Said She Was Mrs. Annie
 Young of Brooklyn.

New York, December 30.-Some light was thrown today on the mystery sur rounding the death of the woman whose nude body was found last Thursday, half hidden in the muddy ooze of pond near Harrison, N. J., when Mrs. Frank Hull, of this city went to the Newark morgue and declared positively that the dead woman was Mrs. Agnes Young, who for merly lived with her, and later with a Mrs King in Brooklyn. The police be- lieve that Mrs. Huns Identification is correct Mrs. Hull said that she went Q Jersey City with Mrs Young on Christ mas.
 When Mrs. Hull learned of the murder through the newspapers, she said that Mrs Young was the wife of an engi- neer, but that she had not lived with her husband for several years.
 Mrs. Hull said that when they left Mrs. Kings home on Christmas morning Mrs. Young had $500 in her purse and wore a diamond ring. On their arrival at Jersey City. they were met by a man whom she named, with whom they had luncheon. When the party broke up Mrs. Hull returned to this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
DistinuuIshed Dead of 1907

The hand of death was severely felt this year in Alabama Gen. Charles M Shelley died in January; ex-Senator James L. Pugh, in March; Senator John T. Morgan, in June, and Senator Edmund W. Pettus, in July.
 From the literary world at large were taken Sir William Howard, war correspondent; Giosue Carducci, the Italian poet; Thomas Bailey Aldrieh, an American novelist; Francis, Miles Finch, author of "The Blue and the Gray; Moncure D. Conway, author, and Lord Kelvin, who was both an author and investigator.
 There also died during the year Muzaffer-ed-din, Shah of Persia; Rus sell A. Alger, once Secretary of War; Frank w. Higgins, once governor of New York; Jean Paul Cassimir-Perier, former President of France; M. Pobye- donostsey, ex-chief procurator of the holy synod of Russia; Augustus Saint Gaudens, American sculptor; Joseph Joachim, violinst; Edward Hagerup Greig, composer; Samuel Sloan, rail road fnancier, and Oscar II, King of Sweden.
 The death roll of the year includes many names who, though less distin- guished. were not less useful in their respective spheres of action-men like Bishop Granbury, who had served his church long and faithfully The list of the distinguished dead is long this year, and nearly every person named died full of years and honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
DESERTS BRIDE;;
 ROBS HER FATHER

Meridian December 30.-(Special.)- News was brought to Meridian today from Kemper county of the robbery of 'Bud'' Fakes, one of the best known planters of his section, by hissson-in-law of only few months. The young mans name is given as Farrer, and it is al- legged that he skipped for parts unknown, taking with him about $6OO0 of his father in-law's money. which that gentleman had kept hidden about the house because it is said that he feared to trust his money in the banks.
 It is claimed that young Farrer went to the Fakes home to board about a year ago, claiming that he was the organizer in that district for a well known frater- nal order. He won the affections of a daughter of Fakes and the good will of her father by his gentlemanly bearing and pleasing address He finally was welded to the young lady. His father in-law went to Purvis to spend the holi- days with anoth~r son-in-law and while he was absent Farrer decamped and de- serted his bride. taking with him the old mans money. Mrs. Farrer, who is said to be in a delicate condition, is prostrated as a result of her husbands 
 Farrer drove away from the Fakes home in one of his father-in-law's bug gies, but left the horse and vehicle at Il livery stable, where he boarded train The affair has created quite a sensation owing to the prominence of the family.
 The elder Fakes was in Meridian little more than week ago and sold 10 bales of cotton for cash. The amount was in the roll that Is missing.
 Every effort is being made to learn the whereabouts of Farrer. It is believed that he went to some point h Texas, where it is also claimed, he has another wife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
B'NAI BIRTH DAY.
A Pleasant Evening Spent By Local
 Members of Lodge.

Last night witnessed the celebration of BNai B'Rith day by the members of Birmingham Lodge No. 36S, Independ- ent Order of BNai BRith. the occasion bringing the most prominent Hebrews in the city together in deligh tful social intercourse.
 The programme began at o'clock with addressesJby pr. Morris Newfield, Leo Oberdorfer and Samuel Ullman Copies Of the life of the late Leo Levi were also distributed among the mem- bers. Mr. Levi did muCh for the order during his life tint.
 After the conclusion of the pro gramme dancing was indulged in, many unique costumes being worn by the masked dancers. Dainty refreshments were served and the dancing continued until a late hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
DIR. HlLPREcHT DEFENDED.
Members of Learned Society Declare
 His Discoveries Authentic.

Philadelphia, December S.-At meet ing of the Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis, held her today. and which is being attended by Psychologists, As syrologists and Bible students from all Iarts of the country, Prof. George A. Barton of Bryn Mawr presented a reso- lution containing a reply to the charges made by Dr. John P. Peters of New York rehectng OF and questioning the authen- ticity of tablets which Dr. H. l.. Hil- precht of the University of Pennsylvania added to the university collection as com ing from the temple library of Nippur.
 Dr. Peters, in questioning the authen- ticity of the tablet, practically accused pr. Hilprecht of being 'fakir,' and of having purchased the famous tablet.
 The resolution was unanimously adopt ed. Inasmuch as the resolution was off, fered in defense of Dr. Hilprecht, the lat ter declined to make any comment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31

struggling to gain from the autoeraey constitutional privileges, but the hand of the reaetionaries is felt more and more, and the fear is that the Russian people will never gain a voice in their own country except through reyolu- ton
 The new Shah of Persia reluctantly assents to the new constitution. China is moving steadily towards constitu- tionalism, and Kongo has been ceded to Belgium. France is beginning the work of recognizing Morocco. The world is moving onward and upward despite many hitches and backsets.
 The United States advanced it's ship canal at Panama handsomely during the year. and wireless telegraphy has been placed this year on a broad com mereial basis. It is hereafter to be one of the worlds convenient agen- cies. The United States dispatched fleet of 16 baitleships to the Pacific, and Japan welcomes them to new waters. Inland waterways begin to command general attention, and there is general feeling as the year draws to close that they must be utilized here as fully as they have been in Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
JUDGE HUNDLEY.

From the Ozark Tribune.
 Judge Oscar Hundley is being pursued by some enemies that are showing them selves to be somewhat kin to mules daddy Judge Hundley is conducting himself in an honorable way and giving eminent satisfaction as judge. We are proud that he received the appoint ment He is a high-toned gentleman, and would cast quite good deal of lustre oh some who are trying to bring him in disrepute. Nearly all Alabama would be glad, as we must have republican judge. that It would be Judge Hundley. We sincerely trust that President Roose- should proceed to confirm his nomination. We sincelely trust that President Roose- welt will use his influence in having MT. Hundley confirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31

main, good,'' said he, and the people, save those with absolutely no confidence, in a happy frame of mnd.'
 
 John c. Eyster. the well known New Decataur attorney and Louisville and Nashville attorney. was registered at the New Morris last night. MT. Eyster re- ports Morgan county in a flourishing condition, and everybody prosperous. MT. Eyster is great pipe smoker and had his "old Betsy along last evening.
 
 Internal Revenue Collector J. O. Thomp- son left yesterday afternoon for Mont gomery to attend the funeral of his kins man. B. w Walker. who died at his home in that city. The deceased was at one time United States marshal of the southern and middle district of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-31
Rriaht Buciness Outlook.

"The quiet that prevails in business circles just after Christmas is natural, and is common not only to all parts of as we'll" said r. R. Reutger of St. Louis, a wholesale dealer in wlNte goods. now visiting Birmingham.
 Merchants are busy taking stock and no one looks for active trade again until after the new year. Business on the who1eiis in good condition, and l look for a return of prosperity within the next ten days. We see signs of an industrial revival in several directions and with the resumption of mills and factories that have been idle for several weeks, trade will hum all along the line"