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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
LYNN WILL MAKE
 ARGUMENT TODAY
Is Opposed to Pending Bill Con-
 cernlng WaterWorks
ATTORNEY SMITH TALKS
Seven Aldermanc Candidates Declare In Favor of Municipal Ownership of terworks-League Thinks
 outlook Is Roseate.

"The Haley bill, providing for the vesting of authority in municipalities 10 purchase or erect waterworks plants" said Edward D. Smith. city attorney, yes- terday in Birmingham, ''wns argued be- fore a committee Saturday afternoon" Mir. Smith has been fin Montgomery for several days fin tho interest of this bill, which was introduced by Representative Haley. He returned to the scene yester- day afternoon.
 ''rhe bill will be again considered Mon. day morning." said the attorney. "and we have every reason to believe that 1t will be favorably reported. spoke in inter- est of the bill, as did Mayor Atkins of Selma and several others"
 Asked for a statement as to why the discussion of the bill was carried over, Mir Smith stated that it was at the in- stance of President Lynn of the Birmlng- ham Waterworks company. President Lynn appeared beofer the committee and asked that action be not taken until Mon day morning at which time he will again appear before the committee and make his argument. President Lynn is opposed to the bill.
 The Haley bill affects Birmingham es- peclally, as there is movement on foot here to acquire the local waterworks plants for the municipal government. The movement was originated in the city council and culminated in the formation of the Municipal Ownership league, founded for the specific purpose of ac- quiring municipal control of the local plant. The bill provides either for tho purchase of waterworks plants or the construction of new ones As is gem orally known, in case the bill passes. and fin case the people in the local election in May vote favorably on the necessary bond issue the league and the council will then agree as to whether 1t were bet ter to condemn and pay for the local plant or to construct Q new.
 Candidates Give Views.
 In an interview last night J. Asa Roun- tree, secretary of the Municipal Owner bnlp leaBuet ana oHs ol tlle WtA hioNH spirits in the movement, stated that he had already received several answers to the letters addressed last week to the several candidates for office throughout the city. It is remembered that the po- sition of each was asked through these letters. Neither of the candidates for mayor has as yet, made reply, but from open statements 1t Is an assured fact that both are In favor of the municipal control of the waterworks plant.
 Answers have been received from tho following aldermanie candidates; B. If. Cooper of the Fifth ward. Walter Moore of the Fourth ward, c. c. Hedt and w. B. Grant, who seek the same honors in the Seventh, John c. Forney of the Sixth ward, John w. ONeill of the Second ward and G. II. Estes of the Ninth. All of these candidates were heartily in favor of the movement and several were en- thusiastic. Secretary Rountree states that the outlook is roseate and believes that there is absolutely no doubt but that the city will soon control and operate q plant of it's own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04

Walter waldroy, a yeungster whe has Just reached the age of pipes and long trousers, stepped frem train yes terday afternoon Into the outstretehed and awaiting arms of the police officers
 Walter was running away from his fathers home In Hancevllle, and ss he boarded the train without the knowledge of his parents, his surprise was great when the local police force knew of hls coming, L, J. Waldrop, father of the boy, got wind of the fact that his son was running away and teiegraphed ahead to Birmingham, This accounts for the youngster being arrested as soon as he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
INDUSTRIES ALREADY FEEL
 EXPECTS OF NE " RATE BLLL

maximum rate that the railroads can charge if the bill passes and becomes q law. The railroads claim that frequently these rates are far below reasonable freight rate on these products, but that they are named in order to help upbuild industries on the line.
 In some instances these rates are as much as 50 per cent lower than the regu- lar rates, and if they are withdrawn the industries will have to pay twice as much for the freight on their machinery, which is a considerable item when an industry has 100 or 200 cars of freight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04

A number of industries have already felt the i'll effects of the maximum rate bill which is before the legislature of Alabama. The bill has caused the rail- roads in some instances to withdraw special rates which were named in some instances to enable new industries to get on their feet, and the withdrawal of these rates will make 1t harder on these industries.
 In a number of instances railroads make special rates on machinery for new in dustries. especially to local points. Ac- cording to this bill these rates become the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
BOND ACCOUNT CLOSED.
Monthly Report of City Treasurer
 Shows He Has Been Busy,

During January, 1907. the s2OOoOO city bond issue. made in April. 1904 was ex- hausted, and the account closed.
 This is the chief item of interest in the monthly report of George Eusts. city treasurer and tax collector.
 It is remembered that at the election April Il, 1904. the people voted to float the s2oo'0oo bond issue for the erection of public schools. With the money ob- tained from this issue, the new High school building was erected, as were the South Highland and the Barker eIemen- tary schools.
 This account remained on the books of the city treasurer for nearly three years, and all warrants having been paid. and the fund exhausted, was officially closed last month.
 The report of the treasurer is an ex- cellent one. and shows that his depart ment was exceptionally busy during the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Morris to Address Retail Clerks

Max Morris. the national organizer of the Retail Clerks association, with head quarters in Denver. will arrive in Bir- mingham today and tonight will preside at meeting of the local branch of the association to be held in the hall of the Trades council. At the meeting. too. there will be an initiation ceremony of several who wish to become members It is expected that the meeting will be well attended. MT. Morris has been in Birmingham on other occasions. and has many friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
$1O,OOO FIRE IN THE POTTER BUILDING Flames Started on Third Floor
 on Morris Avenue WERE DIFFICULT TO REACH Although Structure Is Surrounded by Large Buildings, the Bremen Soon Had the Blaze Under
 Control.
WERE DIFFICULT TO REACH

An ugly fire caught last night fin the Potter building on Morris avenue, be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets and damaged the property to an extent estimated at about S1O,OOO. The fire started in the third floor and was very hard to approach, but the firemen never lost control.
 This blaze doubles the losses of the whole of last month. and was the worst since the destruction of the Prowell Hard ware company. While 1t Is hard to get at the losses, they may be approximately itemized as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
LUMBER CASE POSTPONED.
Wood'Dickerson Has Case Pending
 Against Certain Railroads.

The -Dczerson Lumber company's case against the railroads before the Ala bana railroad commission, has been post poned until the first meeting of the com mission in March. The case was to have come up Tuesday in Montgomery. but mo- tice was issued Saturday of It's postpone ment.
 The Wood-Dickerson company is seek ing to force the railroads to absorb the switching charges in Birmingham, which in the case of that company amount to s2 per car. Their plant is on one of the belt railroads, and switching charge is made on every car delivered by this belt.
 Traffic officials of several of the Bir- mingham railroads were summoned to ap- pear before the commission in this case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04

$2000 dead loss One thousand dollars in cally cover that item.
 On the first floor the building was occupied by the Harris Transfer com pany's offices, the George D. Lum ma chinery company, the Werthenhelmer- Swartz Shoe company's agency, the wholesale clothing establishment of R. BIumburg. and the Union News conl- panys fruit stand. The damage to Lum's machinery amounted to very little, al- though he had just moved in new sup ply. It was covered with canvas His office fixtures were ruined, however, and the 5000 stock of Blumburg was practical ly ruined with water.
 On the second floor are the offices of the Alabama Car Service association, Of which Maj. w. A. Moody Is manager. Luckily. his was the only room upon which the stream was not turned. Most of his valuable accounts were undsr shelves, while others were not wet beyond use.
 Moore & Wooley, jobbers, with $3000 stock; Walter Carter shoe salesman, with sGO0 stock, on this floor also suffered the loss of about half the value of the goods, as well A. w. Sutton. clothing manager for Baltimore firm. Bed rooms of Dave Wurtzburger and MT. Dennis were gutted.
 On the third floor, where the flames pre- dominated, all the property of the Long laboratory and the stationery store room oe the Sheffield Steel and Iron com- pany was destroyed. Rooms occupied by the tailoring establishment of the Saks' Clothing store were badly damaged. While insurance of these companies could not be ascertained 1t is estimated that the losses will be covered by at least three fcurths.
 Chief Bennett noted with satisfaction the fact that the ambulance of Shaw & Son had responded to the alarm, and was or the scene to give assistance at any time. He stated that this would be a great saving of time and thought that Ut FaA metTonoutan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
(Advertisement.) $100 REWARD
For arrest and conviction

For arrest and conviction of each and every person guilty of illegal registration from Monday to Saturday night. Read the law.
 This is intended for exact 1y the man indicated-that is, the. illegal voter. If the opposi- tion advises a person to regis ter, who is not qualified, they are getting him into trouble, whether he be rich or poor. VOTE FOR WARD.
 E. M. JACKSON, Chmp. Ward Campaign Com,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
shirIey's Child Very i'll.

On account of A very sick baby, Desk Sergeant Tom Shirley was compelled to be absent from his place at police head quarters yesterday. Sergeant Ennis acted for him. after disaharging his own duties Saturday night. officer McCullom acted desk sergeant last pight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
DR. EVANS ACCEPTS CALL
 70 CHURCH OF THE ADVEN7

time this month. He preached here a week ago yesterday, and made most favor able impression. The vestrymen and the members of the Advent congregation in general express great delight at his ac- ceptance of the call
 Dr. Evans has been for several years rector of Monumental church in Rich mond, and it is said that his congregation has more than doubled under his minis frV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
FISH AND OYSTERS SUFFER.
Warm Weather of Past Month Caused
 Much Meat to Spoil.

The month just passed brought cer- tain trouble to the dealers in fish and oysters. On account of the warm weather that predominated throughout the month. fish and oysters were spoiled. The milk During the month he condemned ifty-five buckets of oysters and 675 pounds of fish.
 The report of E. M. Duncan, chief milk and meat inspector, shows that in addi- tion to the condemnation Of fish and oys- ters. he had busy January. During the month he inspected 4445 animals. He tanked, as being unfit for use, roll pounds of slaughtered meat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04

the announcement was made from the ohancel that Senior Warden R. H. Pear son had received a letter from the Rev.
 Dr W. E. Evans of Richmond, in which the clergyman states that he accepts the call to the rectorshlp. Dr. Evans did not say Just when he would take charge of the Advent parish, but 1t is understood that he will remove to Birmingham some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Flames Difficult to Reach


 The alarm was turned in at 7:15 o'clock. All of the companies responded on fast time and Chief Bennett was the first to arrive on the scene. Flames were already mounting high from the top story while the whole structure was filled with smoke. + was with difficulty that the point Of eonf1agration was reached, the firemen having to carry two lines of hose up two flights of stairs. The extension ladder was called into use, and other streams played from the rear. Within thirty minutes dan ger of spreading was past, the flames were conquered, and it was only a matter of keeping up the streams until spars were destroyed.
 The department deserves great credit for the celerity with which they worked, against greater odds than have been known for several months. An effort was first made to go up the west stairway, but on reaching the second landing blanks were found nailed across and furniturd stored so thiclly that there was no way to break through. second attempt at entrance expended much. time and al- lowed the smoke to become so thick that the men had to relay each other on the way.
 Surrounded by Large Buildings.
 The building is bound on the east by the Metropolitan hotel, which was not damaged in the least, there being fire proof wall between. To the rear an open court separated this section from the re- mainder of the Potter building on First avenue, while the Morris hotel is the d- viding line toward the west. Flames did not go more than 15O feet in this dlrec- tion, leaving that part occupied by the Kates Transfer company and saloon untouched,
 A large crowd gathered on the narrow avenue. giving the police no little trou- ble and getting thoroughly drenched sew eral times, but no one was injured.
 Started In Chemical Laboratory.
 From all appearances the fire started in the chemical laboratory of J. c. Long, in the extreme rear of the top floor, and at the east end of the hall. A young man below heard some muffied noises and felt the building jar as if miniature ex- plosions were taking place overhead. He then noticed the smoke and turned in the alarm.
 Long is an expert chemist and ore ex- aminer, who occupied three rooms. It Is thought that In closet where chemicals are stored, but which had not been opened for several months. the flames originated. Just over this place is sky light which formed a suction and sent the flames high into the air. but it soon spread all over the building, caught all the woodwork on the third floor, but, luckily, was conquered before the floor fell through.
 It was necessary to flood everything with water. Not room escaped, and all contents were completely soaked Cloth- ing, shoes, samples. machinery. valuable papers, office supplies were partly ruined in the downpour.
 Damage Was We'll Distributed.
 There were no specially heavy losers, as the damage was well distributed. The building is the property of L. M. Potter l. ~I1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
THE WEATHER

Washington. February S.--Forecast for Alabama and Mssissipp: Rain Monday; colder in south portions; Tuesday rain. fresh northeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
ADVERTISEMENT 10000 SLUSH


$10,0OO SLUSH FUND raised by liquor people! For what purpose? To get control of your city government. Make an extra vote for Ward and keep control
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Damage Was We'll Distributed.

There were no specially heavy losers, as the damage was well distributed. The building is the property of L. M. Potter of New York. who owns considerable property in Birmingham He carried no insurance, so that the injuries to wood- work and interior will amount To about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Naked Family at Gate.

Today MT. Rice found a woman and four little children at our gate without food and nearly naked. The husband had pawned all their clothes and then left them to freeze and starve. This is only one in thousands of such cases. We have had to give up our walks outside of the city walls. No one has money to spend on cofflns. and so when any one dies he is wrapped in straw mat and dumped In a shallow hole. As a result one can see at most any place and time dogs devour- ing the bodies of such buried. Do these details seem terrible? It is only that want you to know that what we tell you of the situation is not fiction, but cold facts. I am sure Christian hearts can no. but be moved by this suffering of their fellow beings. So I am going to make a plea to my friends in my home city to help us, and to do it now, for what we need is immediate help for the starving"
 Any subscriptions can be left with The Age-Herald. the Birmingham News or Mir. John Frye, at the Traders bank.
Arizona republican., 1907-02-23

Thaw invests the killing Of Stanford White with another aspect; it gives it the appearance of a fatal brawl in the tenderloin where the "unwritten law" should be without force and effect.
Arizona republican., 1907-02-23

As a revenue producer the following introduced lately in the Missouri legis- lature k worthy of consideration: An act providing that any person of the age of IA years and upward who shall curse or damn in any public place. or profanely swear by the name of God, Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost. shall, upon conviction. be fined in the sum not exceeding Sl nor less than 50 cents" Let the Arizona legislature take a hint. With an enactment and an en- forcement of something like the fore going our financial troubles would be brought to an end. We could not only discontinue all agitation of mine tax ing legislation but could also repeal all the tax laws on the books.
Arizona republican., 1907-02-23
AN EXPLOSION OF AIR.
Nine Men Hurt in an Illinois Coal
 Mine.

Collinsville. IL, Feb. 29.-Nine coal miners were injured and two serious ly as result of an explosion of a com pressed air tank a hundred feet below the surface in Lumaghi mine No ? near here this afternoon. The cause of the explosion has not yet been de- termined.
Arizona republican., 1907-02-23
Si Perkins TraVeIs--NO. 5

Searchlight. New. Feb. Is, 'O7. Massie's Second Hand Store.
 Phoenix, Ariz
 Dear Sir
 just got here about 10 minutes ago this time yesterday. so decided to drope yue a line and tell you about the beautiful scenery.
 This is a fine farming land to raise gold. Every body here is out cultivat- ing either hOeing CT digging up mug gets. which groes here just like pata- ters. l foun a nugget yesterday most as big as my head and little boy said his pa had a table with solid gold top. So I gess l will trie and bic sum of these peaces of gold furniture fur yue 10 sell you otter be abbel to git good prices fur them there. (even sec ond hand onos) The boys here play with gold marbels and the hens are fed on golddust SO they lay golden eggs A man the other day tried to sell me some gold stock" I don't know what kind whether 1t were hogs. CT cOwes, he said they were watered fine.
 Say by the way send me 15 of those nue pillows. IS of those nue blankets, and a big stack of those second hand if had a store like yours up here l could sell every thing yue have got in there fur II times your price and then everybody would ac- cuse me of steeling it. just like they do there now.
 Geei there goes a explOshun must close as l want to see what the poor fellers who were blowd up think of the chance of selling a rug like yours fer the people on mars to walk on.
 Yours truly,
Arizona republican., 1907-02-23
The Knockout Blow.

The blow which knocked out Corhet
 was . revelation to the prize fighters.
 From the earliest days of the ring tho
 knockout blow was aimed for the jaw,
 the temple or the jugular vein. Stomach
 punches were thrown in to worry and
 weary the fighter, but if scientific man had told one of tho old fighters that the most vulnerable spot was the region of the stomach, he'd have laughed at him for an ignoramus. Dr. Pierce is bringing boTe to tbe public parallel fact; that thd sSmacS Is the most vulnerable organ out Of Nhe prfye ring as we'll as in it. We protect bur .hSa6S, throats, feet and lungs, but tEeSeSe-aoS\%e are utterly indiffer- ent 10, until disesSA finds the solar plexus and knocks us out. Make your stomach sound and strong 9y tle use oI Doctor P!eree-s Golden Medical Discovery, -ald yon proiect yQYrselLil Your most YpIner. RhIe spot "Golden Medical Discovery cures weak stomach" indigestion, or dyspepsia, torpid liver, bad. thin and i'm pure blood and other diseases of the or gans of digestion and nutrition.
 The "Golden Medical Discovery has q specific curative effect upon all mucous surfaces and hence cures catarrh. no matter where located or what stage 1t may have reached. In Nasal Catarrh it Is well to cleanse the passages with Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy fluid while using the Discovery as constitutional rem edy. Why the TGolden Medical Discov- cry cures catarrhal diseases, as Of the stomach, bowels, bladder and other pelvic organs will be plain to you if you will read booklet of extracts from the writ ings Of eminent medical authorities, en- dorsing its ingredients and explaining their curative properties. It is mailed free on request Address Dr. R.V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. |. This booklet gives all the ingredients entering into Dr. Pierce's medicines from which it will be seen that they contain not a drop of alcohol. pure, uiple-retined glycerine being used instead.
 Dr. Pierce's great thOuSand-page Illus trated Common Sense Medical Adviser will Do sent free. paper-bound, for 2l one cent stamps. or cloth bound for 3l stamp4 Address Dr. Pierce as above
Arizona republican., 1907-02-23

man who had "ulrcstricted power to
 tax the citizens of this country was one George Guelph. sometimes known as George III Of England. History records that his exercise of his tax ing power was not quite satisfactory, and it was abrogated by the American revolution. Since then there has never been a one man unrestricted taxing power in the country and until yes torday. none had been openly pro posed
Arizona republican., 1907-02-23
MURDER OF A WIFE.
Her Head Split Open While She Was
 Begging for Her Life.

Santa Fe. N. NJ, Feb. 22-News reached here today of the arrest of Crescenzo Gonzales. a rancher at OjosarcO. Rio Arriba county. on a charge of murdering his wife It is alleged that he split her head open with an axe when she was on her knees begging for her life.
 'T never thought that young fellow was any good till | caught him kissing my daughter the other night"
 What happened them"
 He broke the worlds record for a standing broad jump"
Arizona republican., 1907-02-23

It is idle to link the name of Wash ington as a statesman or soldier with the names of soldiers and states men of his own or later times as the governor of Rhode Island did yesterday. It is not as either that his memory is revered by Americans He was first. # not the greatest in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen of his generation and will always be the Father of his Country
Arizona republican., 1907-02-23

Searchlight. New. Feb. 16, 'O7. Massie's Second Hand Store. Phoenix, Ariz.
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