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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Supreme Court Decisions.

Montgomery, May 14.--(Special. )-The supreme court today handed down the following decisions:
 Tyson, c. J.-J. w. Bean vs. James F. Pearce, appeal from Marion chancery court; reversed and rendered. Dowdell and Mcclellan, J. J., dissenting.
 Haralson, J.-Wash Duncan, alias etc., vs. state of Alabama, appeal from Tus- caloosa county court; affirmed
 Juliette c. Due, by guardian, etc., ys. William H. Woodward appeal from Jef- ferson chancery court; affirmed,
 Simpson, J.-Joe Morrison vs. state of Alabama, appeal from Bessemer city court; reversed and remanded.
 Hamilton Coburn vs. state of Alabama appeal from Bessemer city court; re- versed and remanded.
 Denson. J.-E. c. Morrison vs. state of Alabama, appeal from Bessemer city court; affirmed.
 Willie James vs. state of Alabama. ap- peal from Jefferson criminal court: af- firmed.
 In the supreme court today the follow ing rulings on applications for rehearing were announced:
 J. w. Dimmick ct al. vs M. c. Stokes. appeal from Montgomery chancery court: revedsed and rendered. Opinion modified and application overruled.
 Bessie s. Peacock ct al. vs Laura c. Bethea ct al., appeal from Marengo chan cery court; reversed and rendered. An plcation overruled. Tyson, C. J.. and Simpson and Anderson, J. l.. dissenting.
 R. May Griffin vs. Working Woman s Home association, appeal from Montgom- cry probate court application granted; opinion modified; judgment of reversal set aside and decree of lower court affirmed. Dowdell, J., dissenting, and Mcclellan. J., not sitting.
 s. M. Dinkins, for the use, etc, vs. H. S. Latham, appeal from Lowndes cir cult court application granted: Judgment of reversal set aside, and Judgment of lower court affirmed. Haralson, Dowdell and Mcclellan, J. J., dissenting
 Central of Georgia Railway company vs. J. R. Hyatt, as administrator, appeal from Russell circuit court; affirmed: ap- plcation overruled. Dowdell. J., dissent ing.
 R. A. s. Freeman vs. Central of Geor- gia Railway company, apepal from Jef- ferson circuit court; affirmed; applica- ton ovverruled. Tyson, c. J., and Haral- son and Denson, J. J., dissenting. Laura s. Galliher vs. State Mutual Life Insurance company, appeal from Annis- ton city court; reversed and rendered application overruled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
ALABAMA LUMBER
 MEN IN SESSION
PRESIDENT WILLIAMS AND SEC RETARY EDDY READ INTEREST," ING PAPERS-ARE SATISFIED
 WITH THE PRESENT OUTLOOK.

Montgomery, May 14.-(Specal) )-The Alabama Lumber Manufacturers asso- citation had an interesting session here today. President James c. Williams of Eleanoe, Fla, presided and Secretary Ed dy read several notices and communica- tions. A matter that met with particular attention and discussion concerned the proposed endowment of a chair of prac- tical numbering ana applied forestry at the Yale forest school, New Haven, Conn.
 Under the discussion of market con- dltions it developed that the lumbermen were satisfied with the present outlook, and with the prices. The car situation seemed to be somewhat easier in most of the sections. A delightful luncheon was served after the disposal of business and Andalusia, Ala, was the site se- lected for the holding of the next month ly meeting. The lumber and saw mills in this vicinity will be visited during the session, which will probably last longer than a day.
 Those present at the session of the lumberrnen were: President J. c. Will Hams of the Geneva Lumber company, Eleanor Fla. Vice President w. s. Hol- lister of the Twin City Lumber com pany, Maplesville. Ala; Secretary and Treasurer J. II. Eddy of the Raul Lum- Der company, Birmingham, Ala; D. II, Morris, Jr. of the Alabama and Florida Lumber company, Noma, Ala; l.. "A. Boyd and J. E. Henderson of the Hen derson-Boyd Lumber company, Richburg, Ala; J. w. Hunnioutt of the Hunnicutt Lumber company, Marbury, Ala; c. 5. Kelly of the Morrss Lumber company, Slocomb Ala J. J. Earle of the Florala Saw Mill company, Paxton, Ala; c. N. Hill of the Empire Lumber company, Andalusia. Ala; o. A. Sibley of the Frost Sibley Lumber company, Lamison, Ala; J. G. McGwin of the w. T. Smith Lum- Der company, Chapman, Ala. L. F. Rol- lins and A. c. Wood of the Mutual Lum- ber company, Montgomery, Ala. The only visitor present was W. O. Saunders of the Lumber Trade Journal, New Or leans.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Available Supplies of Grain.

New York, May 14.-Special cables and telegraphic communications received by Bradstreets show the following changes in available supplies as compared with previous account: Wheat, United States, east Rockies. increased S2,000; Canada decreased 1.321,0O bushels; total United States and Canada, decreased 6S9,000 bush- els. Afloat, for and in Europe, decreased 30),000 bushels. Total American and Eu- ropean supply decreased 9S9,000 bushels.
 Corn, United States and Canada de- creased 1,071 900 bushels Oats, United States and Cana,a decreased 52s,00O bushels,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
LINEMAN KILLED
 BY A LIVE WIRE
S. F. Clarke Receives 28o0 Volts of Electricity and Does
 Instantly.

Anniston, May 14-(Special )-Scaman F. Clarke, of Danville, Va, lineman for the Western Union Telegraph company, was instantly killed while at work here today. His death was caused by his foot coming In contact with an electric light wire. He received 2S00 volts of electricity. Another lneman was on the post at the same time, but could not go to his aid, fearing to touch the dying man for fear of getting the death sending shock
 Clark leaves a widowed mother and sev- eral sisters, besides brother who Is em- ployed as a lineman with the same gang he was working with The remains will be sent to his home for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15

has been going to waste.
 Not only does the economic feature of the question invite attention, but the sanitary benefits of more thorough drain- age would be inestimable. The marshes and swamps are breeding places for the mosquitoes which carry the germs of malaria and yellow fever, and their vast stores of decaying organic matter are sending disease-laden vapors into the atmosphere every moment. Marshes in proximity to large cities have been drained for sanitary purposes, without regard to the incidental benefits of mak- ing the reclaimed land fit for use. It would be too great cost to drain all the swamp lands merely for sanitary purposes, but when the lands drained will pay for the work of draining them, 1t becomes different question to even the most conservative of money spenders
 James J. Hill until lately president of the Great Northern railroad, and the genius of progress in the northwest, has long been interested in the question of drainage, with especial reference to the wet lands of Minnesota. About thirty-five years ago he dug forty miles of drain age ditches at his own expense in swamp in the valley of the Red River of the North. The tract of land reclaimed by these ditches is now among the most fertile of all that rich agricultural sec ton. Reports from year to year have shown that most of the ditches were maintaining their original capacity, others were increasing in size, while few were filling up and would require re-digging. An engineer reports that he travelled by team over miles and miles where a few years ago he had been obliged to walk with rubber boots, that he saw the best Of meadow lands where there had been only submerged swamps. The state has done some good work in this way also.
 Three great questions concerning inter- nal agricultural economy have been brought to the attention of the American people in the last twenty-five years. IT, risatlon of arid and semi-arid lands, re- forcstration and protection of American forests, and the reclamation of the swamp and overf1owed lands The irri- gation movement has proceeded so far that many parts of the Great American Desert now blossoms like the rose. The public mind is giving serious thought to the question of preventing the ruth less destruction of forests. and forest re- serves and other protective agencies are becoming more and more popular
 The last of the three great questions is the drainage problem. Thousands of miles of levees restrain the waters of the mighty Mississippi and its tributaries from overfiowing the rich lands of the river bottoms, and If ditches were dug the area of these rich farms could be doubled the floods would not be so great ly ssared and the United States might accommodate f2,000,0 ,000 more farmer sons and not be one bit more crowded than 1t is today
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
RYAN SILENT ON REPORTS,
The Financier Says He Intends Retr
 Ing From Business.

the financier, declined today to make any statement on the reports from Rich nond, Va, that he was gradually with drawing from business activities for the purpose of retiring to his estate in Nelcon county, Virginia, where he would devote himself to his books and stock farm. MT Ryan some time ago withdrew from the directorates of several large corporations MT. Ryan sent out word from his office this afternoon that he would say noth- ing regarding these reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Pearce In charqe.

Anniston, May 14-(Special.)-H E. Pearce of Birmingham has leased the In- gram Wells for the season. He arrived yesterday and will at once begin to place the resort in readiness for the season. He will be ready for the reception of guests within a very short while. Everything will be done to make the place one of de- light to those who visit it this summer. and the place will no doubt add to its popularity under his management.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Bocas Del Toro Fire Incendiary.

Mobile, May 14.-An employe of the Camors-McConnell Fruit company writes to a relative in this city that the recent destructive fire in Bocas Del Toro was incendiary and followed threats to burn the town. It is not stated who made the threats, but the correspondent ayers that officials are making an investigation and that an other attempt to make a general con. Migration is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Supplemental Report.

The commission made supplimental report showing that the original issue of the funding bonds in 1889 was $600,- 900 and that they had paid and can celed to date s347,100, leaving $252.900 outstanding on May 1. Since May 1, $30O0 In bonds have been cancelled, leaving outstanding bonds at this time $24990o
 Tax Collector Callen reported for the two years. bond tax collected, s3s.- 916S0; general fund, s29,946.73; school fund, $19,966.64; street tax, SS702; in terest fund, s422.4s total, s9s,s53.6o.
 The entire receipts of the city, as taken from the auditors report. was $196, 146,73.
 MT. Clark P. Cole reported that he was not able to give the exact amount of the outstanding debt of the city two years ago but that he knew 1t to be five times as great as at present. That the city has debt of s5336.71, repre- scented by outstanding notes not due, none of which are for borrowed money. There Is a floating debt of approved and audited claims of $3606.0S, making total of sSs42.7s. Of the amount of bills payable in the above $1200 is for a chemical engine, $500 for real estate, $1750 for balance on building city sta- bles and SITS for Selma Lighting com pany.
 Meat and Milk Inspector Dr. Connor reported that for the eight months since the office was created he had in spected 4947 head of cattle, sheep, calves, hogs and goats, of which 2O5 were condemned. He has collected in fees sS23.05.
 ...$5, ..eaving2v ues u;ri.-por
 Signs
 The most difficult worx solicited. Eerml- tage, of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Textile Mill Increases Wages.

New Bedford, Mass, May 14.-The New Bedford Manufacturers association to- day voted to increase the wages of the operatives in the New Bedford textile mills 10 per cent on May 27. The ad- vance will effect 75,000 employees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15
Go to Richmond.

Anniston, May H.-(Special)-Dr J. H. Foster and Rev. A. G. SpinlSs of this city and Rev w. T. Griffin of Alexandria will be delegates to the Southern Baptist con vention in Richmond this week, from the 10th to the 17th. Dr. Foster will also at tend the meeting of the American Bap- list Education society in the same city on the 18th, and is also delegate to the gen. eral convention of the Baptists of North America in Jamestown from the 22d to the 23d. Dr. Foster leaves this evening and the other delegates leave this even ing or in the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15

had outgrown the country. Thus far the American people have had plenty of land to till that did not require either irri- gation or drainage, and 1t is only of late years that attention has been di- rected to the matter. Now there are over a million foreigners coming to our shores each year, our native population Is increasing rapidly, the markets are being broadened every day and the time has come for Americans to as Ike care of what has been going to waste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15

You'll be buying a tonic soon-probably need one now. Brace up your system with VITAL VIM. Take our word for it, there's no better tonic sold. Fifty cents a bottle, at Patton Pope Drug Co.,, Drug gists, 3rd avenue and 2Oth street, Huntsville avenue and 18th street, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15

cluding fees etc.. 5,47S.15 7,545,70
 Chief of the Fire Department Blak- ley reported that for the eighteen months the department has been es- abolished to ninety-nine alarms and that the total loss was $6S,S15.7o.
 The sinking fund commission re- ported cash on hand 1905 $1,7OS.73. Re- ceipts $44.1S9.S9. Bonds retired s1e- $50. Interest and coupons $21,632.05. Balance on hand s4311. Receipts from beginning of commission as to city building s4500.0S; bonds retired s1OO0: interest, s247o, leaving balance of s1020.0S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15

Try the oawk fer haIf-tone and iIns illustrations. Ape-Heraid Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15

The Netherlands reclaimed. every foot of land that could possibly be taken from the sea because the people were forced to accommodate population which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15

Columbus, O., May 14.-The call for the meeting of the republican state central committee, which was to be held here to- morrow at the same time with the state conference of state republican leaders, has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-15

The most difficult worK solicited. Eerml- age. of course.
The Coconino sun., 1907-09-05
Gard ct Thanks.

l desire to return my heartfelt thanks to the people of Flagstaff for their kindness during the sick ness and subsequent death of my mother. Mrs. Julian Johnson.
 Miss Lydia Cox.
The Coconino sun., 1907-09-05
Local and Personal

Miss Myrtle Smyser left Saturday for California.
 E. R. Geddes and wife are in from Spring Valley this week.
 Harry Wiltse now resident of Humbolt. spent several days here this week.
 Fenton Jones and wife who have been spending several months hero returned to their home in Tempe Monday.
 Miss Garcia Fernandez was a passenger on No 2 yesterday on her way to Tempe. where she will teach in the Normal school of that place.
 Mrs. F. w. Sisson gave roller skating party at the McMillian rink on Friday night. The skating was enjoyed by both the old and young people.
 w. F. Dermont manager of the Saginaw & Manistee Lumber com pany of Williams was here Saturday on business before the board of equalization.
 The Pollock string of horses from Flagstaff is to be wintered on the Ashby Hawes place. which was re. gently purchased by Mir. Hutchison of the Skylight city y.-Tempe News
 Governor Kibbey has appointed Col. James H. McClintock acting adjutant general of the territory until he can take steps toward ap- pointing Colonel Leavells success sor.
 A Milwaukee man has written to an Arizona postmaster for collec- ton of Arizona fleas. Newport should sit up and take notice. Why not give campagne dinner for Arizona feas. Albuquerque Citi- zen.
 The Flagstaff Athletic club will hold the opening field meet on Sat urday afternoon at 2 o'clock D. m. The Catholic school will contest against the public school and an in- teresting contest is expected. Ad- mission free.
 H. K. Milbourn. returned Wed. nesday from trip to the Jamestown exposition and other points in the east. He did not have pleasant trip owing to sickness. and for several weeks he was in Chicago hospital for treatment.
 w. F. Nichols and wife after an
 
 enjoyable vacation spent here re- turned to Phoenix Friday. Mir. Nichols regretted to leave the cool breezes of Flagstaff for the sultry weather of Phoenix but his duties as Secretary of Arizona called him home.
 T. E. Pollock returned Saturday from Phoenix where he had been attending meeting of the terri torial fair commission. Mir. Pollock says that the fair this year will be much better than that of last year. and early preparation is being made to make the fair the territorial event of the year.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Howell who recently moved from this place to Adamana write that they have had to temporarily abandon their house there because the river during the high rains has changed it's channel and overhowed the low land. Seve- ral families have been compelled to move out. Mir. and Mrs. Howell went to Holbrook to stay for a week. Gallup Republican
 B. F. Saunders of Salt Lake City. Utah. was here Friday on
The Coconino sun., 1907-09-05
Miss Naomi Land is visiting friends in Phoenix.

recently purchased the Rus sell ranch sold it this week to c. c. Hutchin. son.
 T. E. Pololck left Tuesday on a visit to his par ,nts at Bearing Iowa. He expects to be away about two weeks.
 Mrs. Hayes Weidner who has been visiting here parents Mir. and Mrs. John Marshall returned to her home in Douglas. Friday.
 Pearson Chapman in charge of the geological survey was in from his camp in the mountains Monday. He says the work is progressing finely
 Probate Judge Kidd issued 8 license to Theodore Lucas and Han nah Sawyer both of Prescott. The judge also performed the cer .mony which united the couple.
 Frank A. Townsend of Crown King. left for Flagstaff yesterday. He contemplates purchasing an in trest in the Commercial hotel in the Skylight city. .--Pre scott Courier
 Harry Miller. and wife spent Fri day here visiting relatives. They were on their way from ronapah, Nevada to Virginia and were called here by the serious illness of the mother of Mr. Miller.
 c. A. Keller and c. A. Black en. joyed days fishing at Lake Mary this week. Black bass and perch are said to be plenty and of good size, the lake having be n stocked with these varieties two years ago.
 The fifth stated meeting of the grand lodge A. o. U. w. ot Arizona an New Mexico will occur at Albuquerque. New Mexico, beginning Tuesday. October 18th, 1907. to cover. probably. two to three days.
 E. A. Sliker fish and game com missioner has received word from the U. s. fish commissioner that some time this year ten thousand native trout will be sent for placing in Oak Creek. The commissioners have no rainbow trout this year.
 A. E.. Frankforter has been ap- pointed sheep inspector by the Terri torial board of sheep commissioners. A sheepman says one of the first things that Frankforter will do will be to change the dip mixture from lime and sulpher to sauer kraut and limberger.
 Fred Marsh returned Friday from their summer outing. the greater part of which was spent at Iron Springs. The last few weeks how ever. Mir. Marsh has been spend ing at Flagstaff and in doing the Grand Canyon. His health which was not very good when he left here has been completly restored. fact that is a source of great satisfac- tion to his many friends. --TemDe News
 The Albuquerque papers to distin- gui sh the difference between Mex ican and other nationalities use the word native. |" The term may be all right in Albuquerque, but. it is rather confusing to the average reader and leaves a doubt as to just what is meant by the term. whether Mexican, Indian or Caucausian born in New Mexico. is referred to. all being nati. es. Perhaps the editors can explain what they do ot make plain in print.
The Coconino sun., 1907-09-05
naSSAYAMPA CLUB.
VIII Hold Annual Picnic at Aiamltas Bay September IS Reunion Of
 ArlzOnianS ln California.

LosA ngeles will hold its annual reunion in Los Angeles. September 18th and 18th.
 l A picnic will be held September 18th on the beautiful Alamitas Bay, where the Hassayampans will enjoy the hospitality of Naples with its Grand Canals. Alamitas with its re- freshinp still water and surf bath ing. and of Bay City which over looks both the bay and the ocean. A large pavilion for speaking and dancing has been provided; fishing from the ocean pier has been arrang- ed for. and there will be specially planned races between the fastest motor boats on the coast and exhi- bition diving and swiming races by well-known experts. Pleasing trips on graceful Gondolas, propelled by picturesque boatman will be an en- joyable feature, while the motor boat trips on Alamitas Bay. through the Grand Canals of Naples and up the placid San Gabriel river will prove experiences to be pleasantly remembered. A down eastern" fish dinner will be served by epi- cures. who will offer such appetiz- ing dishes as Newburyport clam chowder. baked deep sea fish, corn fed minced clans and other dishes prepared as only the coast permits.
 On the 18th of September a theat- CT party will be given in Los Angeles. several hundred seats have been reserved for the Arizonans. After the theater. the annual ban quet will be held in the leading hotel of the city. This banquet is expected to be delightful ending of the 1907 reunion.
 Speaking at the picnic and ban quet is being arranged for by a competent committee. which has an abundance of good material to draw upon. Several well-known Arizona Ladies will be asked to speak on both occasions. Governor Kibbey; also Congressman Mclaughlin and Senator Flint, as we'll as Mayor Harper, of Los Angeles. have been invited to take part in the festives.
 All Ari!onians expecting to visit Southern California are urged to plan their trip so they may attend the reunion. 1t is desirable that all who intend to arrive for the event should send word to the Secretary of the Cluby Mir. John s. Mitchell, : at the Hollenbeck Hotel. informing him what tickets they desire reserv- ed for them.
 Now that President Roosevelt has announced that there will be no further effort made to make one state out of New Mexico and Aril- ona the democratic papers and the iointists of this territory had ought to be satisfied that there is no danger of jointure. But then the jointists will not believe it they must have certificate from the dent first.
 For sale. guitar enquire at the Sun office. B If.
 For rent Small house apply to Mrs. Mayflower. 36 t3. --------~--------- --~--------
 Found, a Mexican silver chain. Apply at the office.
 Sewing machines for sale or rent at the Singer office.
 Wanted-Laundry work Lula Richard opposite J. c. Blake. 36tlp For sale. one ten room house. one five room house for price and terms apply to D. Wallace. 32tS
The Coconino sun., 1907-09-05

Found-A purse containing pa pers and a sum of money.
 Chas. A. Dutton.
The Coconino sun., 1907-09-05

For sale. one ten room house. one five room house for price and terms apply to D. Wallace. 32t8