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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02

spect New York has had noteworthy number
begun several years ago, and Culy some brought
10 completion and put to use IL 1906 The most
vital interest OF the citizen and taxpayer CEN
tres in the new Hall OF Records which stands
at Chambers and Centre streets. and now
contains the priceless records OF the real
property OF all the citizens and the Offices OF
a large number or public officials which have
heretofore been scattered I'm various places,
mostly in private buildings, the use OF which
hired by the city. The costly Tweed court
house. which occupies considerable part OF City
Hall Park, should have contained room enough
for the records OF the city in addition to the
courtrooms for the dispensing of Justice, but
was not so planned and constructed. gem
Grafton has passed away since IL completed
and the scandals involved in its construction
We're unearthed. and at last the city has
seen its way clear to the erection OF a proper
Hall of Records. which ia architectural
achievement and will attain historical dstinc~
ton. Built al a cost OF S65O00O0 about half
of that OF the Tweed courthouse. II has been
adorned with statues and richly decorated. on
the exterior figures of number of the best
known who have filled the Mayors chair
while at the main entrances and In the yestibules
heroic figures representing commerce, In
dustry. navigation. medicine. tradition chem
istry, memory and electricity. while the walls
signs. and some OF the offices are adorned and
furnished I'm sumptuous manner. That econ
Omy led to the use OF plaster instead OF marble
in some OF the decorations. giving only near
marble" effect, IS n serious blemish upon the
effect produced by the expensive structure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2 1907

1ians Tor additional subways beneath the East
River are under consideration In connection
win an elaborate system of underground transit
Tor the Borough of Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
CUSTOM HOUSES, PAST AND PRESENT.

Down at the foot of Broadway, facing tho his
toric Bowling Green Park. stands the centre OF
the commercial activity not only OF New York.
but OF the entire country the new Custom
House. 1t will soon be put TO the uses for
which II IA designed. and the old Custom House
in Wall street will be abandoned by the govern
ment as fits predecessor was before It. That
predecessor was the structure at Wall and Mas
sau streets. occupied by the United States
Sub-Treasury The first City Hall OF New York
occupied the site and was altered and repaired
In 1889 for the use OF the first Congress and was
renamed Federal Hall. There George Wash
ington inaugurated the first President
an event commemorated by his statue erected
on the steps twenty-three years ago. When the
seat of government vas removed to Phiiadel-
phia, before going TO Washington the Fed
eral Hall was turned into Custom House The
old structure torn down in 1894 and the
present one completed in 1S4l. and occupied for
customs purposes until 1862. when the Sub
Treasury took possession CO 81 The Custom
House was removed 70 the present place the old
Merchants Exchange Building, a gloomy struct-
ure of Quincy granite, with immense columns
and great dome.
The new Custom House is imposing strict
ure built of granite from Maine In the archi-
lecture of the Italian Renaissance II fronts on
Bowling Green Place and exte.ds from State
street TO Whitehall street and back 20 Bridge
street In addition to the Custom House proper
Il contains a suh-postofice for me financial
district. The cost Of the structure WIS 81 100.
600. The exterior Is eiaborately decorated On
each, representing the four great continents.
America, Europe. Asia and Africa. At the sixth
door of the front twelve heroic figures OF
representatives of famous seaiaring nations
both ancient and modern. Over the windows Of
the first story heads of the eight prinSi;aI
races Of men, and surrounding each of The
forty-four columns of stone which stand OFT on
ali sides Of the structure is the head Of He rneS
the patron OF commerce The Postoflce pcr-
ton of the building is already in use. end the
rest of IL will soon be occupied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
THE COMMERCIAL METROPOLIS.

Ever since New York gained the first place
ss commercial metropolis, now nearly q hun
dred years ago, she has easily maintained her
prinacy. despite Determinations and the efforts
made to secure trade and commerce for other
ports on the seaboard. But II IL may be cons,d-
cred largely a matter OF chance that Newport
or Philadelphia did not retain the advantages
they had gained over this city. II may also be
regarded a matter Of chance that nature IA
vored New York with the adequate water facili-
ties for great seaport The Iordly Hudson 10
what is termed by biologists a drowned river;
that IS II has been submerged beneath tho In
flowing tides OF the sea. and no longer flows as
II did in primeval days. with current which
carries its waters to the ocean. Thus II is to
all intents and purposes arm OF the sea, 1ust
as Hudson supposed IL was when he went voy-
aging up IL seeking for the Northwest Passage
which was TO enrich the eager traders Of Europe
and in search Of which he later lost his life IN
the bay which also bears his name But the
geological subsistence which put the mouth OF
the Hudson far inland from where It once was
also created the conditions which made Il posi-
bic for great ocean liners and the carrying craft
Of the world 70 reach the wherves which have
been built around Manhattan Island While II
has been necessary by the increased depth given
TO vessels TO dredge out the natural channels
By which vessels reach this port yet II haz been
found possible 70 keep the waterways OPEN and
TO improve the facilities so that they keep pace
with the demands made upon them
The entrance TO this harbor by way of Long
Island Sound was improved a few years ago by
the blowing up Of the reefs which made the
passage OF He'll Gate perilous. and the work
now going forward IN Ambrose Channel in the
Lower Bay. will give new advantages for the
great ocean steamers which ply TO end fro on
The broad Atlantic. The great growth in the
Size Of commercial craft has been paralleIed by
tbs designs for huge battieships which the ma
tons Of the world are building, England having
surpassed other nations In this respect by her
giant Dreednougft Plans are before Congress
for levfatflan OF the waters for the United
States navy, with a tonnage OF 10000 and a
depth which Will make Il practically impossible
for her 70 enter any save the deepest harbors,
and a length that will make IL impossible 10
put her IN drydock unless some larger structure
than is provided at any navy yard at present
shall be constructed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
FOR A NEW ASSAY OFFICE.

Plans are being made ard an appropriation |
has been secured for government, Assay
Office TO replace the structure long n use In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02

millions OF dollars The facilities afforded for
reaching the financial centre by the subway
from remote parts of the city have served 10
stimulate the growth OF the new Office structures
In the immediate proximity OF the exchanges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
NEW PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

In nothing is the material growth OF the city
more effectively set forth than in the new
| structures designed for public use In this re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-02
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW YORK I
HOW THIS CITY BECAME COMMERCIAL cApyya1
IN THE List CENTURY
L" Early Days Surpassed by Other Sapors-Imense Commerce and
Manufacturing InterestsGreat Grouth in Nesv Budinps

II New York had not become the commercial
capital Of the Western world IT might have been
the most popular summer resort on the Atlantic
coast Indeed. 1t may be said that only. chance
prevented that from being its fate In the early
beginnings Of commerce in what was to become
the great United States OF America there were
several places which started out with brighter
commercial prospects than New York Boston
gained an initial impulse by being the port near
est TO England. after its advantages over Plyn-
outh where the Pilgrims landed as a safe an
chorage were discovered. Its trading possibili-
ties were developed more rapidly than those OF
the settlement which the phleg1natio Dutch had
established at the mouth Of the river up which
Henry Hudson sailed his ever memorable
voyage. But this early advantage did not sue
coed in making the New England port the lead.
ting one in later years.
The excellent harbor facilities which the set
tiers of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
found at Newport made it q commercial centre
in Colonial days, and by 1859 its commerce ex-
ceeded tnat Of New York But when the British
took possession Of the town IN the early days Of
the Revolution its shipping was mostly de-
stroyed' and II never succeeded IN securing COM
Tnercial supremacy again. In fact It's chief
claim TO fame IS as a fashionable resort for the
summer season, its situation affording to a
marked degree freedom from excessive heat.
In the early part OF the nineteenth century
Philadelphia. had attained the rank OF the chief
port for foreign commerce for this country, bu.
the opening Of the Erie Canal. followed ss Il
vas by the great era Of railroad construction.
soon took away her primacy. and she has never
been able 10 regain and retain It. At the be-
ginning OF the present century she ranked fourth
in the list OF sesports in this country. in ex-
ports and imports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

Business in the courts was rather quiet, the principal matter being the finishing up of cases already on trial.
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court the case of w w Norwood vs. United Electric company was concluded and resulted in verdict for the plaintiff for $1075
 In the third division of the city court the case of L. c. Moorer vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company re- suited in a verdict for the defendant.
 In the case of Hoffman & McNeal vs. Alabama Warehouse company, plaintiff took a non-sult.
 In the first division of the city court the case of the Bessemer Water Works vs Sallie Smith is on trial and will con clude early today.
 In the equity division of the city court the case of Julia Shoot vs. Turner Shoot was dismissed.
 In the same court the case of A. T. London vs Palace Livery company is set for today.
 Sentences will be passed upon the pris- oners convicted during the week in both divisions of the criminal court.
 In the chancery court yesterday the register submitted his report of reference to ascertain a reasonable attorneys fee in the case of w. II. MaeAfee, assignee of the MacAfee company vs. Atlanta and Birmingham Air Line railway, which was on trial some time ago in the circuit court and was settled for $25,0O0. The court recommended a 5000 fee in his report which was ordered to lie oyer one day for exceptions.
 The case of Max Erdreich vs. Annie Sue McWhorter was dismissed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
DECORATE CRAVE
 OF GEN. WHEELER
NO TRUTH TO CONTRARY RUMoR. BUT coNFEDERATES EXPRESS
 REGRET THAT EXPERIMENT WAS
 NOT IN CONFEDERATE SECTION.

Washington, June 7-(Special )-Mem- bers of the Confederate Veterans associa- tion who met last night to make ar arrangements for the annual decoration of the graves of Confederates buried in Ar lington National cemetery, deny that any opposition developed to decorating the grave of Gen. Joe Wheeler, who is buried in the Union section, having served as a brigadier general in the Spanish war
 There was no opposition to the deco rating of General Wheeler's grave be- cause he had died brigadier general in the United States army,' said one of the veterans this morning.
 On the contrary, all were in favor of honoring the dead heroes grave. Regret is expressed. however, and is now deeply felt that his body was not inferred in the Confederate section of Arlington ceme- tery among these he led instead of against those he had contended in the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
12 GENTS FOR JULY
 COTTON IN NEW YORK
$2.5o PER BALE ADDED TO THE PRICE IN FRIDAYS HEADINGS, DUE TO STRONG BULL SUP PORT.

New York. June 7.-Options of July cot ton sold at 12 cents pound on the New York Cotton exchange for the first time this season after an advance of about hc per pound or $2.5o per bale. From 1.50, the low point of the morning, July ad- vaneed to 12.01 per pound, but went off to 1.95 at the close, a net advance for the day of about g per bale. The trade in cotton of later months was compara- lively quiet, and the best showed gain of about $1 bale.
 These advances were due to bull sup port. Reports were circulated that large exporters were buying the July options freely and that local stocks would be shipped to Liverpool. Rumors of pos sible corner in the old crop positions were also circulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE,
Through Trains Will Be Put on Be-
 tween Birmingham and Atlanta.

An important change of schedule is an- nounced by the Southern railway, effec- tive June 9. On this date passenger trains Nos. 23 and "A, which at present run from Birmingham to Hefiin, will be changed to run direct from Birming- ham to Atlanta. The schedule of No. 24 will remain as 1t now is and it will leave Birmingham at $40 D. m. The schedule of No. g will be changed and instead of arriving at :15 a. m., it will arrive at LAO a. m., twenty-five minutes later. No other changes are announced for other trains on this division. Several changes will, however, be made in the tables of the other divisions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Avenue Drops Twelve Feet.

St. Louis June "A portion of Wash ington avenue, immediately west of the intersection of Jefferson avenue. dropped twelve feet below the surface this morn ing by the eollapslng of the roof of the roof of the natural underground passages, known as Uhrigs cave. The cave-in oc- cured just after a street car had passed over the spot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Medical Association Adlourns.

Atlantic City, N J., June 1.-The va rious sections of the American Medical association, which have been in session since Tuesday. adjourned finally today. The sections will meet in Chicago next year in conjunction with the main body of the association. Papers were read at the sectional meetings today and these were followed by discussions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Notice to Steam Roller Manufacturers.

The Good Roads Association of Flor ida will assemble in annual convention at Pensacola on the 18th of this month.
 The county board of commissioners of Eseambia county, are contemplating the purchase of steam roller for the improve ment of the county roads and they are anxious for the various manufacturers of roadmaking machinery throughout the country to have exhibits of their rollers on the grounds at Pensacola June IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
BETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking does not cure children of bed wetting. If it did there would be few children that would do it. There is a constitutional cause for this. Mrs. M Summers, Box 400, South Bend Ind will send her home treatment to any mother. She asks no money. Write her today if your children trouble you in this way. Don't blame the child. The chances are 1t can't help 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Worden Wins Ocean Race.

Norfolk, Va, June 7.-The Worden fln- ished first of the torpedo boat destroyer fotilla in the run from New York to Cape Henry yesterday. The Worden dropped anchor by the flagship Connecti- cut off the Virginia capes at 7:30 o'clock last night, and was congratulated by Ad- miral Evans. Her time was 221s knots per hour from Scotland Lghtship to Cape Henry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Business Increase.

Huntsville, June 7.-tspecial) )-The busi- ness of the Southern railway at this point showed an increase in May of 20 per cent over the May business of a year ago. according to the report of s. w. Hunt local agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Opening Ball.

Do not forget the grand opening ball at Blount Springs hotel Saturday, June s. You should arrange to come Cor go). Tele- phone early for reservations. Special over Sunday rates Louisville and Nashville rail road. Sawkns & Hofstetter, Lessees.
 6~6-St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Bankrupt Stock Sold.

Huntsville, June 7.-(Special)-David A. Grayson, attorney, has purchased the bankrupt stock of W. H. Beeson, general merchant at Gurley. The stock was sold at auction by Trustee Cooper and it brought s2125. Beesons liabilities were about S4000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

A. Bryan, pastor. occupying the pulpit at both services The Rev. MT. Bryan will preach at the Il o'clock service on Seek ing for Christ" and at the evening ser vice his subject will be, Excuses An swered for Not Being Christian"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The regular services will be held at St. Mary son the Highlands tomorrow, the order of services being as follows: Holy communion at 7:30 a. m. morning pray CT and sermon at Il a. m., and evening prayer and sermon at 8 o'clock D. m. At the Il o'clock services the Rev. Hunter Lewis of New Mexico will occupy the pull pit. The Rev. J. w. Canty Johnson will officiate at the other two services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Captures a Pelican.

Montevallo, June 7.-(Special)--A M Poper has just captured white pelican of large size and singular beauty. It is four feet high. measures seven feet one inch to the tip of its wings and has q beak thirteen inches long, It is regarded with great curiosity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
Waiter Steals Vanderbilt Jewels.

New York, June "A $l5,000 vanity box made of gold and containing S5S dia- monds and 63 sapphires, which two wait CTS attempted to pawn yesterday, result ing in their arrest, was identified today by Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. Mrs. Vanderbilt reported to the police last Oc- tober that she missed the box after a visit to Sherry's, where Costas Meras, one of the walters arrested was en- ployed. She promised to appear in court to prosecute Meras.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08
General Freiqht Agent Indicted.

Toledo, O., June w. H. Bennett, for merly general freight agent of the Ann Arbor railroad, was indicted today by the federal grand jury on twenty-three counts for alleged violations of the inter- state commerce laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The Rev. Dr. James Al Duncan will preach at the regular services at the First Methodist church tomorrow morning at Il o'clock, and in the evening at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The usual services will be held at the Elyton Baptist church tomorrow morning at Il o'clock, and In the evening at 7:SO o'clock, the Rev. A. E. Page, pastor, preaching at both services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The Rev. J. c. Persinger will preach at both morning and evening services at the Avondale Methodist church tomorrow, as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

Services will be held at the Twenty seventh Street Baptist church tomorrow morning at Il o'clock and in the evening at 730 o'clock, as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

Reduction in GARBAGE CANS on account Removal Sale. Prowell HardwSSe Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

Tomorrow at the North Highlands Baptist church there will be preaching by the pastor, the Rev. James D. Ray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The usual services will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal church tomorrow, the Rev. Raimundo de Ovies rector, officiat- ing at both morning and evening Services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

At the German Lutheran Zion church. on the corner of Avenue and Nineteenth street, the regular services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:3O o'clock The Rev. F. w. Weidmann, pastor, will of- ficiate, as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The regular services will be held in the hall of the First Church of Christ Scientist-Massey building, Third avenue tomorrow morning at Il o'clock. The sub .ject of the sermon-lesson will be, God the Preserver of Man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08


 Catholic services tomorrow will be as follows: St. Paul s-Masses at 6:30, 7:3O, 9:30 Sunday school mass) and 10:30 o'clock (hlgh mass). Evening devotions at 6 o'clock.
 Our Lady of Sorrows-Masses at and 10 o'clock, the last high mass. Evening devotions at o'clock.
 St. Augustine's, North Birmingham Mass at 10 o'clock.
 Services at Christ's Episcopal church. Avondale, will be held tomorrow as fol- lows: Sunday school at 9:30 o'clock and evening prayer, holy communion and ser mon by the rector in the evening at 730 o'clock.
 There will be the usual services at the Westminster Presbyterian church tomor- row morning at T. o'clock, and in the evening at 7:30. The Rev. Frank Marston, pastor, will preach at both services.
 At the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church the regular services will be held tomorrow at II a. m. and 8 o'clock D. m. There will be preaching at both morning and evening services by the pastor, the Rev. F. P. Culver.
 The regular services will be held at the Avondale Presbyterian church tomor- row morning at Il o'clock. and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. There will be preaching by the pastor, the Rev. W. G. Woodbridge, at both services, as usual.
 The Rev. s. P. West will occupy the pull pit at the regular services at the North Avondale Methodist church tomorrow morning at II o'clock and in the evening at .7:30 o'clock.
 The regular services will be held at All Saints Episcopal church, on Twenty ninth street, between Avenue F and Ave- nue G, tomorrow evening at 7.30 o'clock, as usual. There will be the usual even- ing prayer and sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The Rev. H. H. Dobbs will preach at the regular services at the Five Points Methodist church tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

christened the Arkansas, and Miss Annie C. Boutelle christened the Nevada. The Florida was ushered into the world by Mrs. Lewis Nixon, wife of the shipbuild- CT, and Mrs. Herbert Winslow, wife of the naval officer, chrstened the Kear- sarge March "A, 1898.
 Miss Hoch, daughter of Governor Hoch of Kansas, christened the ship named after her native state on August F, 1905.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

One of the prettiest Moving Picture Shows in the south the Alamo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The Synodical Sunday School institute will meet in Opelika on June 25-27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

MT. and Mrs. Pascal Shook will leave today for Pittsburg, to be the guests of Mir and Mrs. A. M. Lynn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The Alamo, 1924 Sd ave-, opens today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

At the Fountain Heights Methodist church the regular services will be held tomorrow morning at Il o'clock and in the evening at o'clock. There will be preaching at the Il o'clock service by tho pastor, the Rev. l., D. Patterson. The Rev. w. L. C. Wailes of Augusta, Ga. will occupy the pulpit at the evening ser vice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

The Rev. Dr. H. P. Mccormick will oe- cupy the pulpit at the regular services at the Southside Baptist church tomorrow morning at Il o'clock, and in the evening at s clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

At the Third Presbyterian church. on the corner of Avenue G and Twenty-sec- ond street, the regular services will be held tomorrow morning at Il o'clock, and in the evening at 8 o'clock, tine Rev. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

Life of -Theatorium
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-08

Miss Dickson and Miss Collins have returned from Hollins institute.