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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
SEES NJ DANGER IF WAR WITH JAPAN American Resident of Yoko- homa Visits Birmingham LAPS STILL BUYING GOODS This Fact Alone Is Looked as Proof Positive That No Boycott Against
 America Is Contempt ated.
 Jngosm.
LAPS STILL BUYING GOODS

This talk of war between the United W. Andrews of Yokohoma yesterday afternoon. 'I know something of the sentiment of the cultured class in Jap- an-the class that rules and inspires action
 Mir. Andrews is 6 member of the firm of Andrews X Genze, representa- tives in Japan of number of Ameri- can manufacturers. He had been in Birmingham for two days, stopping at the Hillman, and left last night for New York. on his way back to the far east
 The jingoes and the yellow news papers have made a little furry in Japan" continued MT. Andrews. but the feeling of the great body of the Japanese nation Is one of admiration, not to say affection, for the United States.
 Tn fact the United States holds higher place than any other nation in the estimation of the Japanese They regard this country as the exponent , of progress and inventive genius and they look upon American machinery as representing the highest type of eff hctlveness.
 And there is no more in the talk of boycott of American products by the Japanese than there is in the va porngs about war" added MT. An drews. Japan doesn't want to fight us and has no real intention of plac- ing Il ban upon American goods. My presence in Birmingham is proof of these propositions. My firm is now negotiating with the Japanese gov ernment for several extra heavy Cor lss engines and my mission in Bir-. mngham Is to get details of yse engines from the HardieTyne Allan ufacturing company. We repreSent the Hardie-Tynes coinpany exsHsively in Japan and I suppose you,J be pleased to learn that the Bipningham engine has made good oyer there. But the fact l wish to impress Is this: The Jap anese government gives the cue to the people-they are guided to a very l>rge extent by the inib Native of the govern ment as to comp Yereial as well as pollt- ical issues. NSw. the Japanese gov ernment woulH certainly not ask figures on American sAngines if il had any in- tention of intpiring a boycott on our goous. And you may be sure If I thought ther} was danger of war or boycott, I would not have come all this distanc9 to get those details. It would have ieen wild goose chase. q am pd9ased with what l have, seen of Birmingham. In the inter- vals of busifess MT. fynes has shown me around. You have some beauti- ful residencd districts. and the go of your street life is stimulating"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
TO HOLD EXAMINATIONS.
Several Positions to Be Filled In the
 Civil Service.

The United States civil service commits sion announces an examination to be held in Birmingham on August ' to se- cure eligibles to fill vacancies in the posi- tion of assistant photographer, at &40 per annum, in the division of publica- tlons, department of agriculture, and va cancies as they may occur in any branch of the service requiring similar qualif- cations.
 On August IA examinations will be held to secure elgibles to fill vacancies in the following positions:
 Civil engineer and superintendent of construction, at $1500 per annum, in the quartermaster's department at large, at each of the following named places, and vacancies as they may occur in any branch of the service requiring similar qualifications: Cheyenne, Wyo., for duty at Fort D. A. Russell; San Francisco. Cal; Fort Dade, Fla; Fort De Soto, Fla; Fort Hunt Va. Fort Washington, Md Fort Monroe Va; New London, Conn Fort Sill Okla; Fort Yellowstone, Wyo Fort Logan, Col, and in addition three vacancies likely to occur and vacancies for filling positions at new stations to be esta blished in the quartermasters de- partment.
 Computer, from 5000 to $500 per an- mum, according to capacity and experi- ence of the appontee, in the supervising architects office, and similar vacancies as they may occur in that office.
 An examination will be held on August 2i to secure eligibles to fill vacancies in the position of clerk, typewriter and draftsnan, office of the artillery engi- neer, artillery district of San Francisco. Cal, at s1200 per annum and vacancies as they may occur in any branch of the service requiring similar qualifca- tinnS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
CONSTABLE KILLED BY TOWN MARSHAL C. 0. ChambIee Shoots His
 Predecessor in 0ffiCe' HE CLAIMS SELF-DEFENSE A. M. BurreIl Had Been Offensive and Threatened to Draw Weapon at
 Cardiff When Chamblee
 Shot Him.

A fatal shooting between constable and a marshal with a mayor for witness resulted last Monday night in the death of A. M. Burrell, constable at the hands of c. O. Chamblee, marshal at Cardiff mining town in the western part of lief ferson county.
 Chamblee claiming self-defense, tele- phoned immediately for deputy sheriff and was brought to the county jail by Deputy Jim Brents, where he is held on the charge of murder.
 It seems that after day of quarreling in which Chamblee was always on the de- fense, the trouble wound up In a shoot ing In front of Jones & Davis saloon. Ii 1t said that Burrell made an effort to tered threats. Chamblee drew his pisto and fired four times In quick succession each bullet taking effect, three in the breast and one in the head.
 The prisoner had this to say concerning the crime: 'I was elected marshal oi Cardiff last week to succeed Burrell who was constable also. Yesterday Burrel was cursing and abusing me about town and last night I asked him to stop It. asked him to be quiet. Two or three hours later I met him in front of the sa- loon and again asked him to be quiet. He said 1 could not arrest him and that ht would fix me, going after his gun. I i'm medately fired, and he fell to the ground Mayor Adam Stewart was near and wit. messed the shooting"
 Burrell Is survived by a widow and two children, while Chamblee Is 24 years old with a wife and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
ENGINEER INJURED.
Lever of the Locomotive Slips and
 His Foot Is Caught.

John B. Yount, an engineer on the Ala bama Great Southern railroad. suffered a bad accident last night. when the lever on his locomotive slipped and caused him to catch his foot between the cylinder heads. The accident happened about three miles above Trussville and the injured man was brought to Birmingham. The train was met at the depot by Lige Loy' 8 ambulance and he was taken to Cope lands infirmary. MT. Yount's home Is in Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17

tar pavement, which is said to bear exceptional qualities combined with a reasonable price. The sidewalks along these streets and avenues will also be paved with cement.
 The stock law resolution is one that has caused a good deal of discussion. It has been agitated for some time and was brought up at the last meeting of the council. The council was not sure whether 1t had authority to pass a stock law and referred the matter to the city attorney who advised them that they could legally do so. West End appears to be one large grazing ground and while the passage of the bill will no doubt work some hard ship on the owners it is said that the damage done by the cows in breaking down fences and eating up gardens is very great.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17

What seems to have been a most serious and unfortunate automobile accident is reported as having occurred last night at about 11:SO o'clock about ten miles from Birmingham. An autoist, who was out driving for pleasure from Birming- ham, came upon the wreck on the way home, and did all possible to help the in- jured.
 The accident occurred at Caldwell Spring, on the Mt. Pinson road, at a well known and dangerous point The road is very narrow and from appearances the party turned a corner rapidly and jumped down a steep embankment. The occupants were thrown out into the spring branch and seriously injured, man and two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
WHITE IS PRESIDING.
Only Minor Cases Disposed of In the
 Inferior Court.

In the absence of Judge H. B. Aber- nathy, who wen. to Montgomery Monday night, w. T. White was appointed spe- cial judge of the second division of the inferior court, and he heard the cases in tha, court yesterday.
 With the exception of several cases in- volving minor offenses. there was no bus mess in either the first or second division of the inferior court. Judge I. H. Ben ners heard only one small case in the first division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
AUTOISTS STUNNED BY
 WRECK OF BIG MACHINE

women. it is reported, were not only wet through, but so badly stunned that they could not walk.
 Another auto came along a few min utes afterward, found the machine total wreck, lying on top of it's passengers, and hastened to render assistance. The unfortunates were pulled from under the machine and left at nearby house while the other party hastened to Birmingham and sent Messrs. Caheen and Turner's automobiles to bring the injured home.
 While none of the injured was able to tell who they were it Is thought the man was Mir Nixon, who works at Rates gar age The ladies were still unconscious when the first party left them to seek aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
coUNct MEETS TONIGHT.
Several Important Matters Scheduled
 fer Consideration.

The City Council will meet tonight in the city hall for the second time this month. Mayor Ward just arrived in the city last night, and so far no calls for committee meetings have been made.
 For several days the city has been without an acting mayor. no enc having been appointed in his place. However. no doubt. plenty Of legislation will be passed a number of important mat ters arc on the docket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17

and paid 1t willingly, although besides be- ing unjust. 1t was unconstitutional.
 This is not matter of trying to evade our obligations, but only a protest for a square deal. Every man doing business in Birmingham should look Into this mat ter and do his utmost to protect himself Now is the time to act, as if we quietly submit the legislature will naturally as- sume that we are satisfied. This Is mat ter not only for the retail merchants. but for wholesale and commission merchants as well; in fact, every individual doing business of any kind in every town and city of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
Tom Johnson.

Tom Johnson. aged T years. died yester- day evening at his home in North Bir- mingham, after a short illness The fune- ral services will be held from the resi- dence this afternoon. and the interment will be in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS
 OF GREYMONT

An election having been or dered for next Monday, July %, for the purpose of electing officers for the town of Grey mont, a mass meeting of the citizens will be held at Smith field School House on Thurs day night July, IS, at 7::45 pm. All interested in the town will please attend.
 (Signed).
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. H. Denegre.

Mrs. H. Denesre died last night about 8 clock at the home of her mother, 7l25 Hlllman avenue, East Lake, after an ill., ness of about three months. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 16.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday; light to fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
Battery D Back From South Carolina

Capt. Quincy Smith and Battery D re- turned last night from weeks prac- tice at Ft. Moultrie. s. c. They report a great time and successful maneuve-s. oeveral companies of infantry are pre- pairing to leave this morning for Hunts ville tc the state encampment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
E. T. Shaw & Sons. Undertaken
Green Undertaking Company.

You are invited to visit Elmwood ceme- ter. whether with the intention of buy ing or not Lots sold under our perpet- IL car. plan on easy terms. All sizes and prices. Bot! telephones. Take Powderly or South Besseme~ cars.
 Better earnings for yor. Get one pair of the celebrated Teshur Shoes. They make life's walk easy.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN,
 1924 First Ave.
 Turn your dimes into dollars. See Lovett, Hotel Eillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
Local Weather Data.

Birmingham, July Is, p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17
Merchants Should Act Now


 George McCleery. of Kress S Co. and vice president of the board of trade, gave out the following in regard to this sec ton:
 "The section of the municipal code deal ing with the merchants taxes is a serious one and would affect every merchant in the state of Alabama. The already over taxed merchants of Birmingham, who now pay two city taxes and one county, would be called upon to pay an amount out of all proportion to general taxation. It would be unjust unreasonable and nn- fair Besides the increase of taxes one other matter which calls upon the mer- chant to lay bare his entire business to the scrutiny of every one would be q very unfair thing, as he Is supposed to make sworn statement of the amount of his stock, his gross sales and, in fact, all his private business I question if every man doing business in this state realizes what such q law means or knows of the existence of 1t. Such a measure should not be railroaded through the leg isIature without due consideration and thought. The merchants of Birmingham have submitted . long time to takation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-17

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The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-30
From Wednesdays Bulletin

FLU" " O0AOSooJ . OA1A$SAAA
 The Standard Copper Mine at Land lock and the Black6ird mine, Latouche are advertising for miners and swamp ers.
 Gov. Leedy and family have moved to their residence in the suburb. l Master Signal Electrician Bruck, who lis now at Juneau, is to come north on the next boat to take Patterson's place in charge of this office. Patterson will return to Juneau, where he was for merly stationed. Mr Bruck will be accompanied by his wife. f The license monies which have been in the hands of the clerk of the court for some time were turned over to the town treasurer this week They amount to over s50O0.
 School closes Friday for the mid summer vacation.
 The Fort Liscum Social Club has a grand ball planned for June 5th. 1t will be held at the Post. Al. Jackson went to Ellamar on the Elsie this morning. He will return in few days and remain here until the Bertha sails south,
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-30
The annual marvellous copper strike

The annual marvellous copper strike on Hoodoo island is reported a little early thls year. Copper lodes of large extent spd stunning quality has been announced each year since 19OO by weary wayfarers on Hoodoo island but none of them have got past the an : nouncement stage. Still the same his tory has been recorded of many dis tricts which have later produced gold, silver or copper in fabulous quantities and Hoodoo island may yet prove tobe bonanza. The latest strike is about five miles across the water from Beat son's and is near the beach.-Gateway. A movement is on foot among the territorial government papers of Alas ka to prevent Gov Hoggatt represent- ing Alaska at the ground breaking of the Alaska fair, at Seattle, June 1st. |. The Fairbanks papers come out today with editorials objecting to the gover- nor taking part in the ceremonies, and before June 1st, protest will be wired
 to the Seattle P.-I. for publication. The movement is being fathered by the
 Fairbanks News, tro-Wickersham sheet of the Panama. assisted by the Skagway and Seward papers, but as far as we can learn does not represent
 the sentiment of the citizens of this district.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-30

In the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division
 cneman Mining company Notice of Hugh Murray Defendant
 By virtue Of an execution issued out of The District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division at Valdez, in the suit cf One man Mining Company, q corporation, plain tiff, ys Hugh Murray, defendant, du V attested the 7r h day of May, 1907. I have duly levied upon the following real pI pIoperty. to wit;
 All the right, title and interest of the aid Hugh Murray, defendant; of, Tn and to hose two certain lode mining claims, named md kn own as "White Eagle and Murray Fraction" lode mining claims, situated on Land lock Bay, an arm of Prince William sound, in the Valdez mining and recording s.istrict, District of Alaska
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Satur .ay, the 18th day of June A. D. 1907, a the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon of aid day in front Of and at the court house of aid court in the town of Valdez, Alaska, will ell al public auction to the highest bidder for cesh, all the estate, right. title and interest of fe said Hugh Mnrray, defendant, of, in and 70 the above described property, or so much Ghe-eof as may be necessary 10 satisfy said eX- ecution and accruing costs.
 Dated May l4th 1907.
 GEO. c. PERRY
 |. s. Marshal for Division No
 Three, Territory of Alaska
 By J. NJ. LATHRoP,
 Deputy.
 Date of first publication. May 1Gth 1907 Date of last publication, June 18th 1907
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-30
Did Not Oppose Division Bill.

Did Not Oppose Division b1ll.
 There has been so much talk over the defeat of the Division bill. and re- gardirg the action taken in that respect by Gov. Hoggatt, that we publish the following letter fl om the governor to one of our townsmen. It is evident that the governor was misquoted and his action regarding the Division bill misstated. Following is the letter:
 "There has beeu great deal of non sense floating around Alaska during the past winter purporting to tell what cid and what did not do in Wash iugton. very Ii tie of which Is correct, I learned since 1 got home that there is an impression at Valdez that l turned down the project of creating fourth judicial division, this is entirely erron- eous, for, with the exception of secnr- ing within a week an assurance from ] the President and Congress that there would be 10 efforts considered towards giving Alaska a territorial form of gov ernment, 1 confined my efforts entirely to securing the passage of a judicial bill creating fourth judicial division, and giving us fifth judge, for assign ment as litigation required, and mod ifcation of the game laws, which would permit men of means and the time to come here ard shoot game, with reason ble protection.
 Owing to the change in Attorneys General, half of the short session of congress had gone before could secure he consideration of the Attorney Gen eral and finally his approval of this bill which puts us in good shape for con- ,ideration for next year. Towards the end of congress an effort was made by Washington people to tack us on to he State of Washington for judicial purposes This effort opposed strong iy and it failed.
 I do not know when can visit your section of Alaska, and 1 do not want my friends such as yourself to be in doubt as to my position in the iDter- ssts of your section. My position IS lox as it always has been.
 Ilnclose press report of the Presl- 1ent's commendation of my doings in Washington. which 1 think has had . cant pa ublication owing to majority If the papers of Alaska being in favor 5f territorial government. Tam satis- fed my course so far will meet with he approval of the substantial law 4bidiug citizens of the country. those who have been my friends and l know will always be, and with these l am content to bide my time.
 Very Truly Yours.
 w. B. HOGGATT.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-30

Major Richardson. of the Alaska road commission is expected here about the 18th of June.
 A black fox skin was exhibited at Whitehorse that was estimated by fur buyers to be worth from S2.5O0 to S3,5OO.
 Judge Wickersham has decided in the case of the city of Juneau vs Ashby. that Alaska municipalities are under the law possessed of the right to ex- ercise the power of eminent domain. and can thus compel the removal of the buildings and other Instructions of the public streets. A s12OO gold nugget was found in Dome creek placer ground during May. Sitka Indians who play ball object to being called Siwashes.
 The matter of international import ance is the semi-off1cial announcement that as the result of recent recon naisance trip. construction work on the Trans-Alaska Siberian Railway will be begun this season. The management of the A.-Y.-P. Ex- posion is looking for an official design and is willing to pay $500 for one that will meet with it's approval. All de- signs should be drawn just as they are expected t6 appear and sent to Henry E. Reed, director of exploitation.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-30

A let fer from Chisna dated May H says that the weather is warm and the snow is leaving rapidly. All of the Slate creek crowd have not reached the claims yet, some being still moving over the Chisna divide and others, who went up Cbistuchina, having hard job pulling up the creek Work was to start at lower Cbisna about the 24th of this month.
The Alaska prospector., 1907-05-30
Improvements On Trail.

The road commission has crew of men at work cutting road around the bluff where Lowe river strikes the bank this side of Camp Comfort. This has always been a bad place, the upper trail eing almost impossible in the summer and the ford across the river being danger ous.