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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
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HEAVY PUSHING
 AYERTS ACCIDENT
BIG SPRINKLER AND HACK LOCK WHEELS AND THREATEN TO TURN OVER ON TRACK BEFORE APPROACHING CAR.

A trilng misfortune compared to the horrible calamity that threatened. was the collision of a street hack with city sprinkling wagon on the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street last night.
 On account of the approach of an cleo Nrie car the driver of the hack halted. and while in a stationary position. city wagon No. 3 struck it, locking the wheels of the two vehicles Both drivers set up a howl in unison, because both wagons were tilting over the track on which the car was approaching.
 While the wagons were balanced across the track a policeman and two negroes put their shoulders to the wreckage and held grimly till the car whizzed by. In the meantime, the horses becoming fright ened, resented the performance In which they were perforce playing seconda = roles, and jerked in contrary directions.
 The wheel of the street hack was wrenched from it's axle, and the vehicle tO NiN BiOhliA- LID tlbJ M d6olA started again on its course, sprinkling the streets, and soon the throng of peo- pie attracted dispersed.
 Inquiry could not bring out informa- tion as to whether or not the police man, or the negroes assisting him, will make application for a Carnegie hero medal. These men, however, beyond question prevented a bad wreck. and while the misfortune amounted to noth- ing. a very strong element of danger figured. Had the officer and the negro assistants not thrown their weight against the wagons they would have fallen across the track The car would have smashed them killing both drivers and three horses.
 But on account of the presence of mind on the part of the officer the only dam age done was the wrecked condition of the street hack, which. unfortunately, was one of the new broughams recently imported This damage will be repaired by the city. no doubt, for the negro driver declared~that he was going to call on 'A.arse' George, and the spectators declare the driver of the sprinkler was to blame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Alfred Shook Mccormack.

Alfred Shook Mccormack, age 16 years, the son of Mr. and Mrs c. B. McCor- mack, died yesterday morning at tee fam fly residence. 915 South Seventeenth street. after very brief illness from diphtheria The young man was taken i'll about four days ago and his condition grew con- tinually worse until his death yesterday morning Owing to illness in the family there will be no funeral services at the residence, but a short service will be coll dueted at the cemetery by the Rev Dr. Sterling ]. Foster. The acting pallbearers will be R. M. Goodall, Erskine Ramsay, F. V. Gregory. J. c. Moore. C. M. Brown and R. D. Curry. The interment will be made in the Elmwood cemetery at 10 o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
DIES MONIES CITED
 AS MODEL CITY
James M. Head of Boston Thinks 1t Is Best Governed City in
 America.

It is interesting to note from the minutes of the last meeting of the League Of American Municipalities, of which Mayor Dunne of Chicago is presi- dent that a very exhaustive debate on the most perfect form of municipal government was taken up.
 James M. Head of Boston. one of the greatest authorities in, the country. con cluded that the government in Des Moines, Ia is the most perfect known. He sums up the most important and distinguishing characteristics as fol- lows
 l. It does away with the evils of the ward system of city government. and provides for the election of a small board of five directors called a coun- cil. IS the legislative and executive body to manage and control the busi- ness affairs of the city. This council Is trusted with all the powers usually conferred upon the mayor, city council and board of public works, park com
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
CITY NOW HAS ITS
 FIRST NEST EGG Sinking Fund Starts Out With
 $18,662.02 CANNOT BE DIMINISHED For First ime Since 1899 City Is En- abled To Take Advantage of Charter Provision Adopted
 During That Year.
CANNOT BE DIMINISHED

Birmingham began yesterday upon new period in her history The Magic City of 95 years took its place with the old cities of the country by backing up her debts with a sinking fund. Birming- ham now has a savings account of her own. which she can never lessen, and must always build up.-
 For the first time since the adoption of the city charter in 1899, has the city been able 10 take advantage of the most important provision. The sinking fund began yesterday when Mayok Ward mail ed the following letter;
 Birmingham Trust and Savings Co. City. Gentlemen:- Enclosed find check for $lS,- sG62 % which please credit to Sinking fund account Mayor and Aldermen Of Birmingham.
 The Birmingham Trust and Savings Co will be named as trustee of this fund, and it Is to be held intact pend ing whatever regulation the Mayor and Aldermen may hereafter enact in regards to it's safety and future management. Please acknowledge receipt Respect fully, GEORGE B. WARD,
 Mayor. P. s.-It is understood this deposit will draw 3 per cent.
 Beck Reports on Amount.
 Auditor Howard A. Beck's report de- velops the fact that the sinking fund of the city of Birmingham is entitled to SIS 662 .0g
 The city charter adopted in 1899 pro- vided that 90 per cent of all taxes must be used to pay interest on the city bonded debt There is another provision that if this 90 per cent ever exceeds the amount due for interest the excess must be sac redly set aside in sinking fund to be used only for the purpose of retiring city bonds at maturity Any other use or dl- version of this money is a felony under the law.
 The sinking sfund will probably not be kept as cash deposit as the law per mits same to be invested in bonds issued by the United States, the State of Ala bama, the county of Jefferson or the city of Birmingham.
 If any of these bonds can be purchased at a price that would net the fund higher rate of interest than cash de- poslt will net, the Mayor, and Aldermen will doubtless from time to time buy them.
 Those bonds bought will have stamped on them something like the fol- lowing:
 Property of sinking fund of Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham. These bonds cannot be hypothecated. sold or used for any purpose whatever without the written consent of the city stamped thereon"
 Nothing so strengthens the credit of a state or of an individual as the steady piing up of a saving fund that will in sure the payment of debts which will mature in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
City Has Furnaces for Sale.

The city has for sale a number of hot air furnaces at the Paul Hayne school which have only been in use one year They are being given up on installing a full steam system. Anyone wishing to examine may inspect them at their con- venence and call at the Mayors office for information. e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
Words Remains Still Held.

The remains of Frank Word, the man swho was killed by Southern train at North Birmingham about week ago are being held at the morgue of Lige Loy awaiting the arrival of relatives Com muncations were sent to Macon Ga, yesterday. where two brothers of the de- ceased are supposed to be residing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
Otto Howard.

Otto Howard died yesterday morning at the late residence, S22 North Forty-second street The funeral services will be held from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock The interment will be made in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were Issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 W. W. Beddow of North Birmingham to Miss Lizzie Higgins.
 Tolbat T. Rover of Elyton to Miss Vista Davis Kerr
 Herbert Mcdonald of Dewton to Miss Roas Thornton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
Smith, Driver,

Huntsville October 4.-tSpecial)- N Edwin Smith, a prominent young man of Lax and son of former County Com missioner ]. F' Smith. and Miss Elon Drl- yer. formerly of this county, were mar ried Wednesday at the home of the bride near Lynchburs Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 24-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday; Saturday increasing cloudiness; light, va- riable winds becoming southeast and fresh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
COMMISSION IDEA APPEALS
 STRONGLY TOMANY CITIZENS
AdleYS To Be ReceibeYS
 For Southern Steel Go.

An application was filed early yesterday afternoon in the office of the clerk of the United States court making petition that receiver in bankruptcy be ap- pointed for the Southern Steel company. The application was signed by the sayre Mining and Manufacturing company, The Birmingham Coal and Iron company, and the Star Cahaba Coal Company
 It is understood that Messrs. Morris and Edgar Adler will be the receivers. the appointments to be announced by Judge Hundley at Huntsville, at o'clock this morning. When seen last night Mir. Morris Adler stated that the financial dif- faculties of the Southern Steel company had been a matter of public knowledge and comment for several weeks past. and he expressed the belief that the court will order the continued operation of the properties, and he thinks if the unse- cured creditors will act harmoniously that they will get their claims in full, and that it is only a matter of a short time before the company will be put upon it's feet again and under the control of its own officers.
 MT. Adler in speaking of the difficult ties of the company, stated that they have been of several months duration, and he thinks they were due to the fact that prominent bankers in New York had failed to make good their underwriting of a large amount of the company's. trust notes, which were issued to provide funds for the improvements that have been made on the property during the past F months. The properties are themselves very valuable and are money makers
 There are several creditors among mer- chants and others in this city, but as the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
JUDGE LANE. HEARTILY
 APPROVES THE PLAN.

Judge A. O. Lane of the circuit court, a former mayor of Birmingham, heartily indorses the change. Said he:
 Yes, that is a question of vital im- >portance to Birmingham, and of course I feel a deep interest in the cty's well fare The experience of Washington city and other municipalities which have tried commission has been highly satis- factory.
 q have always been in favor of placing power in the hands of the head of de- partment, and then holding him respon- sibe for the integrity and efficiency of those under him.
 "Observation teaches that the most valuable service secured is the service paid for. Compensation is a great stimu- Jus to active and conscientious duty
 q believe that if three men of strict integrity and acknowledged executive ability-each highly important factor were entrusted with the government of this city we would see a marked inn proyement I mean no reflection on the present city administration, nor do impute any malfeasance to any one. merely say that 1 approve, in general way, the plan.
 Some of MT. Percy's suggestions l do not indorse. l think it would impair the system to be submitting to vote of the people from time to time, the ques- tion as to whether any commissioner may be giving satisfaction. An election every three years would answer. Heaven knows the fewer elections we have the better. People are surfeited with them already.
 T would really prefer to insure an offi- cer's independence in such a position than to have a law to prevent his be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
Have Opera Glasses on Hand.

Detectives Bodeker and Mcdonald now have pearl and gold opera glass with engraved on 1t ID. O., December 21, 1Ss9." They are also looking for the owner of a new oyercoat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
PERSONAL

Atticus Mullin, sporting editor of the Birmingham Ledger, who has been se- riously i'll with typhoid fever, is reported much improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
Barn Is Burned.

Huntsville october 24.-(Special)- The barn of Lawson w. White. on Me Clung street was burned last night. eaus- ing a loss of about 5000, partly insured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25

Funeral designs and cut flowers Amzi Golden Seed Co, 2012 1st ave. 10-22-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
E. T. Shaw 6 Son, Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace C. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25

IAcompany was financed principally in New York, no local concern is very largely interested, as nearly all the company s obligations are held in New York and other points away from Birmingham.
 The principal plants of the Southern Steel company consist of four blast fur naces-one each at Gadsden. Trussville, Chattanooga and Rising Pawn; six fur mace steel mill at Gadsdep and wire and nail mill at Ensley. The companys raw material embraces extensive coal and ore mines in Alabama Tennessee and Geor- gia.
 E. T. Sehuler vice president made the following statement yesterday:
 q am sorry the creditors felt necessary to make the move. I had strong hopes of pulling through but recent troubles in New York not only tied up funds of the company but prevented carrying out arr engagements almost completed.
 Then our tax assessments have been raised so many times. in proportion much greater than with other companies. All though our assessments have been higher than with other corporations we were raised something like $6,0oO,oOO
 "rhe company is abundantly solvent and if the creditors are only patient and will cooperate with the company, all debts of the company will be paid and the company will be put back on it's feet and we will get back into business
 "As quickly as possible a meeting of the creditors will be asked for so that a full statement of the conditions of the com pany can be made to them and their CO., operation requested.
 Tn the meantime arrangements are be- ing made to assure all plants continuing in opera ton. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
ALDERMEN VARY
 IN OPINIONS
Some Favor Commission and Others Believe Present System the
 Proper Thing.

Opinions on the commission idea among the members of the present Board of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25

Chris's Cafe at Terminal Station for quick and clean service; opens Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25

Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens of Portland, Me, National President Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and Miss Anna Adams Gordon, will speak at First Methodist church this afternoon, 3 o'clock. Everybody invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25

Milton II. Smith, president of the Louis vile and Nashville was in Birmingham for a short while yesterday morning. He was returning to his home from Mont gomery in which city he conferred with Governor Conner relative to the railroad litigation pending the extra session Of the legislature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25

The announcement wds made yesterday that from October 24 to November 2, in- elusive, No. 10, Louisville and Nashville accommodation from Montgomery. would leave Montgomery one hour later than the regular schedule, and arrive in Blr- mingham at SEQ instead of 7:So as here tofore.
 The change is made on account of the Montgomery state fair which opened yes terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
Amona the Railroads.

The fall travel on all the railroads continues unusually heavy.
 As is remembered, the travel for Sep tember. according to the passenger agents, was greatly in excess Of the travel for September, 1906. So far the travel for October has broken the travel record, for october. 1906.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-22
RACES YESTERDAY


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.saf.t
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mlle-pu lnuestA. lei lBFownl.
u /. won. 1eYfai. in9. asoua.a Cal
enaar. i0T. thiri Tue. its
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mflas saase Kas. IL fjlrss<ul. I
70 1. woa. Filth Jane. W. sec.
olta. Alice cafey. les. ssirds Time.
isz0 Is
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naslas--lras. tc4 lksrschhauuf. -
to /, wons iaEoli. Ice. nscoa6. fnm
eaillta. i9T. third Time. t.te IS.
fTfth race. enc niis--Caat bur
netg. IS triaxtnnl. s. % !. con: 10.
vaser. f0T. ascoa6. wsnffo6. los.
thfrd Time. tts IS
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mile nlondy. " tNflierl. I 20 90.
woa. Hednetharne. rps. Neeand
Tbs borEsAn. ia third Tins.
.itf7.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-22
~ JAS J. coRagrr.

Ths outcome Of the Cans Herman
hafsln waA no af&appotHs@ent 70 The
fighting fraternity. The genefal
forecast Of the fight cfitiea The
COUNTRY over that 0Aea wosfld cat
cia3a the little Chicago lad II thst
battle vas on tbs sQasre proved
true. and anly those that wsrs In.
uuenred b tho runners ~ fako afe
sryinz 70 kick
Jos Gams' past, even n be has
gone back nonIn. n ga much better
thza that u Hsrnan'e that no ene
va ahie to csnsincs hifuseff Of The
real merit o. the enxeNemens.
Ia ! special article 10 The star
before the ftxht said that Only =
fake gave Herman any grounds fof
hops Nov ! am Of TIE opinloa that
Herman never expected 20 via. but
WIS simply after The short gnd Of =
fat purse fiis returns. sven n
losing. we're greater than in any
former fight Or fights
Cans H. All that he has brcn tout
OF to BE-. and battling Nelson - Tho
nne man IN the couatry that sill
cause him the most trouble. Ths
Dane 10 not even a. clever ~ Her
man. but be has that paneh Gans
knew that one OF tho4e lolita fol
which the Daue u nafariOua might
come ans time and thai all remain
I'd after II landed waa tho dead
march
nav the sporting World viii anx
lously await tbs Developments Ia
the second match between The Dane
and the colofed king Of tho light
wsisbss. while the isat contest was
ia many ways q record breaker. The
next one wlli establish more nep
siaFka Il VIII 10 worth travelling
across the continent 10 SEQ. and Al
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-22

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. IT.
s'rum frail. hfoken.sI down and sicA
man Al 50. SANFORD Bennett. prom
snsnt merchant and banker Of this
clty. has made hlmsetf bale and
robust man IS 81. not with health
io0da or medsetnrs. but wtih IA
tafe's osn uzesilclne ek4rciees
Men llkn IL. Carl Kenx and nth
ers are astenished At the way Hen
nett has ehan3ed from an cid sn4n
Il 20 to the ilvellnesz q q school
boY n 81
To sh0w that be Is q ph9sieal
~funasr II his aKe. he llftH III
pounds above hls head with uue
hand and runs 100 afda u II SEC
Dads With ease
Mr. fsenreft uas born = conausnp'
two and xr~w into fFeii and zirk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-22
WONDERFUL SIGHTS seen
BY BASEBALL PATRIARCH

Baseball stars may 90 20 Cfnain-
natl. fade and 90 siaewhsre to zlif-
Ter again. but Frank c. nancfaft
business manager Of ths Reds. goes
GA f0rerer-Faking In the coin. lie
has been IN baseball 81 years. and
~ 81 them have been spent Ia Gin.
cinnatL No other man connected
With the game has-been IN service
10 long n tifue.
For 81 seasons he has seen PEN.
naHts nailed 20 fhe club flaa staff
while The snow covered the aia-
mond. and for about as msny sea-
sons has seen the peunnnt taks
wings and ~ away when the warm
winds blew He has run ths yearly
gauntlet of the men who know X an.
the fan with a kick. the special
boosting friend Of the player, and
yea. the man after q pass With alt
he Is hsie. hearty. well llkod. and
an optimist-ff you don't want d
pssa He looks good for years In
the position hs fills 20 ably.
In the 81 years he has seen more
than the 81 varieties Of baseball.
ife has seen pitching blossom from
the old underhnnd 20 the go-as- you
please delivery. lie has seen the
pitchers box wiped out. placed al
various distances. and even made On
rectangular shape IN which the
pitcher might take running jump
n he desired.
He has seen bats regulated In all
ways. fouls out on the first bound.
aud enjoyed the sensations caused
by the first mask. chest protector
and glove.
lie has seen two league peunants
come 70 teams he managed and one
worlds pennant lie has seen flv0
managers come and go AZ Cineln-
natl = Charley comiskey, Buck
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-22

BAN FRANCISCO. Jan. s7--Jaa
Waldorf coffroth. who has made a
cool million IN tbs prIEeiikhtins
anlns and IL the ACKNOWLEDGED
premier OF tho pngitihtic promoters
ia California. appears for the frat
time In = now role.
II l. not often that he has Lent
his ability 60 the management u
bozafa. huf when be does bis faAn
is continually Ia the llmeilahA A
a postmaster ~ advertising Cuff'
roth IL woadar
lust a the prcssat moment. dur.
tag the lnlafvai that fighting Il
banging fire In San Franci4ro. Golf.
roth IL l0ahlnE nftrF the affairs ~
fna Edwafd Britt Ha signed up
sbe articles that blads the Pride
Of California % = battle Nilh
Champion Joe Cans At Tunupah on
March II. and vii handle him
throughout hls-Meeks % training.
eoffruth seriously thinks that
ftfitt has = chance III be trains
properly" and Jimmie infnnaH that
Bis man wili be fif and rus1y .hen
he steps intn the ring eifh the
nasafed uondar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-22
AANrsVxD pENNETT. 80 9ou6ie.

" msn. foilowtns the indoor life Of
hook hccpef
At ~ the nAfsieiana gave him up
II mAa then he bcEnn studying Dis
BODY and hae % deveiop his mus
ciea. The isleA came 10 hlla that q
practice EXERCISES IN bed might
help him.
lie tried for Years before he fell
chAnge. aaa thee what change
lie daseiofwa his uusries. cufssl
himself II dyspepsia. iuns trouble
hIIfoaanUen aud constipation.
Ny exercises are VERY simple,
aid Mr.. nennrtt. In ths Morn
lnn4. inst heFufa Rriainx. practices
deep breathing and exsrelsa fuf -.
valaalnE the chest. stomach and
tlmha. This Is done ~ ciaarlnx
the hands oseF tho kneea and sway
inG the BODY backward and for.
yard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-01-22

mile anoplan. 100 tfinrrisl. 70
/, won; Uncle Henry, ia, second;
Taylor GEORGE. 100. third. Time,
it2a ~.
THIRD race. eleven laixtcenthn OF n
miia Gold SITTER. los lKoefnef), 7
10 2. won; Ampedo. "a. Second.
Fred Mulihoiiand. 81. third. Time.
ffu7 ~.
Fourth race. one niie~f.ord
atanhope. 100 ff1nnl. I 20 2. won;
San AlvIeo. io3. second, Allah0rn.
Inl. third Time. "a 30.
Firth race. fiye.eightha Of mile
Yaddo. 107 fMeDaniel). To 1.
ven. Louise fitksibhon, ioz. 500.
ona. ylnton. i0f. THIRD. Time.
ti0a
sixth raca, ona mile Mandarin.
ffa tKeoshl. 10 |, won; stand
over, 100. second. oratofian. i0T,
third. Time, 1874.