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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
STORAGE OF GOODS
 TO BE EXPLAINED
COMPLAINT IS MADE TO REFEREE IN BANKRUPTCY CASE AGAINST THE HARRIS RooKERY BY THE THREE TRUSTEES.

Another feature was added to the bank rupt case of the Harris Roolery yester- day morning when George c. Harris of the Harris Transfer company was sum money before the referee in bankruptcy on complaint of the three trustees in the case to tell of some goods stored in the warehouse of his company by the Harris Reokery.
 It appears that these goods are valued at $SooO or sl0,o0o and that they were being held for storage charges The referee issued an order compelling the Harris Transfer company to turn these goods over to the trustees and they will De turned over at once, after which they Will be disposed of by the trustees.
 The trustees in the case are Max Wink Ter A. s. Cowan and R. H. Eggleston The Rookery was located on Nineteenth street. and only ran for a short while going into bankruptcy several weeks ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
BETTER POSTAL SERVICE.
Postmaster General Meyer Plans Some
 Innovations.

New York, August 16-Postmaster Gen. eral George Von l.. Meyer, after an ex- tended conference with the President in Oyster Bay on Tuesday, announced in this city today one of the most elaborate programmes for the improvement of the postal service that has been contemplated by the government for many years. In brief, MT Meyers plans contemplate:
 The establishment of parcel post serv- ice throughout the country.
 Reduction of the first class letter rate between this and many foreign countries. The establishment of a postal savings bank system.
 The manufacture by the government and the widespread installation of stamp vending machines
 Revival of the postal note and increase of the money order facilities.
 The sorting of foreign mall matter on all ocean liners coming into New York, including the Cunard and French lines
 MT. Meyer announced positively that he would not advocate the increase of the rates for any class of mall matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
COMPANY IS PROSPEROUS.
.-resident of Allis-Chalmers Company
 Makes Statement.

Milwaukee, Wis, August 16.-President company. today issued . statement deny ing absolutely that his company is m financial difficulties. The statement Is as follows:
 "There Is no foundation whatever for the rumor that Ireceivership has been asked for this company. The company was never in a more prosperous condi- ton. We have orders on our books at the present time aggregating S15, 100000, which assure a full years work ahead of us for all manufacturing departments. These orders have been taken at excep- tionally good prices, and the company IS showing substantial earnings The com panys assets are equal to nearly two and one-half times it's liability"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
"HINDS PEEVY, "R. w. EWING, .R. MCONNELL.'
Council Seems Opposed.

A canvas of the members of the City Council and the city attorney shows that nearly all are opposed to the raise in the schedule They all think the proposed change is too high, and out of all req son.
 As The Age-Herald surmised some time ago. Alderman Moore, who introduced the ordinance, merely acted upon request and did not promise his support In fact, he, too, is opposed to anything exorbitant
 MT. Moore returned to Birmingham yes terday, after a week out of the city. and set himself clear, as everyone expected. He said;
 "I did introduce at the last meeting of the Board of Aldermen an ordinance amending the law in regard to passenger and baggage rates by transfer companies in Birmingham. This did not bind me to vote for the ordinance.
 People should remember that there is a difference between originating or advo- eating an ordinance and introducing it by request. In the legislature. and in Congress, bills are often presented by re- quest, and l desire it to be understood that l did not even read the ordinance, but read the caption and asked that It be referred to the judiciary committee.
 "Whether or not l will vote for 1t have not yet determined, but certain it is that l will not do so if it works an unneces- sary burden on the people If. however, the present rate of transfer is too low I shall certainly cast a vote in favor of an adjustment whereby the transfer com panies shall receive full compensation for labor performed. This is all there is h the proposition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
BUILDING FALLS
 AND KILLS FIVE
TWO-STORY FRAME COLLAPSES AND BURlES SIXTEEN PERSONS, ELEVEN OF WHOM ESCAPE FROM DEATH.

Chicago, August 16.-Five persons were three seriously, early today in the col three seriously, early today in the col lapse of two-story frame building at 55 Fry street. occupied as a boarding house. Four of the victims were instantly killed and the fifth died a few minutes after being taken to a hospital. The bodies of the dead were taken from the ruins by policemen and tiremen, who risk ed their lives when compelled to crawl un- der the building to reach the victims
 The dead:
 Mrs. Annie Nosal, owner of boarding house.
 Kate Nosal, years old, daughter.
 John Nosal, 20 months old, son.
 Albert Stehm, q boarder.
 Annie Marwaranski, sister of Mrs. NOga1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
STRIKE BREAKERS
 REPORT IS DENIED
RUMORS YESTERDAY SAID NUM- BIER OF MEN HAD BEEN
 BROUGHT TO RlRMINGHAM-sIT LAYTON REMAINS UNCHANGED.

The strike of the telegraph operators continues without any changed condi- ton locally. both sides still claiming they have the best of the situation. The managers of both of the local offices state that they have all the men nec- essary to handle the business offered, and claim that business received is be- ing moved without trouble
 There was a report current yesterday that there were a number of strilxe breakers in town who would fill the positions vacant at the keys In the two offices here, but this report was denied by members of the striking tele- graphers. They claim that the situa- tion, from their viewpoint, is well in hand, and that encouraging reports are being received daily from very impor- tant city in the United States. The operators say that there are positively no signs of weakening on the part of any of their fellow craftsmen
 The strikers here state that they will present no demands to the companies, bat will await developments an dad vice from the national headquarters of the union.
 Local President A. c. Sullivan claims that the companies have received no additional recruits. The Postal is still working It's force of seven men, includ- ing the chiefs. This force, he claims is all that Is available for the entire period of twenty-four hours.
 To secure additional funds for the local operators one of the local moving picture concerns, has voluteered the proceeds of two days business next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
RAILROAD CONDEMNED.
Wisconsin Commissioner Makes Re-
 port On Lumber Road.

Madison, Wis, August 16-That the practices of the Marathon County Railroad company, owned by Lieutenant Governor w. D. Connor, are unlawful, inequitable and socially and economically parasitic" is the conclusion of decision by the rail- road commission today on a complaint lodged by Nicholas Streveler.
 The commission found that in some cases passengers were carried free and in many cases less than carload lots of lumber did not have to pay freight It was also dis closed that the company did not publish a tariff schedule. At the hearing month ago, MT. Connor set up the defense That his road was not common carrier and hence not subject to regulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
REPORTS MORE ASSURING.
Europeans and Jews Are Leaving City
 Under Siege.

Tangier, August 16-The advices re- ceived here today from the coast towns of Morocco were more reassuring. The authorities at Mazaian deny that the tribesmen are marching against that city. Nevertheless the Europeans and Jews are leaving Mazagan.
 A French warship has been sent to Mogador with orders to take on board the women, children and Jews.
 In view of the Moorish guarantees of the security of the Europeans at Fez no further step will be taken toward escort ing them to the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
COLONEL BELL DEAD,
He Was a Statesman and Noted Con
 federate Soldier

Atlanta, August 16.-Col. Hiram P. Bell, the last surviving members of the Con federate Congress, and noted through out Georgia for his statesmanship and legal ability, died here today, aged so. Colonel Bell had been a colonel in the Confeder- ate army, a member of the secession con- Vention and the Confederate Congress, United States congressman and served in both branches of the legislature. He was a grandson of Francis Bell, commis stoned officer of the continental army, and son of Joseph Scott Bell, native Of North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
Decided Against Strike,

Chicago, August 16.-At the conference held here last night between President $. J. Small of the Photographers Union Jf America. Secretary Russell. President Gompers of the American Federation or Labor and several other labor leaders 1t was decided definitely that there should be no strike of the 47 0eo railroad teleg- raphers of the United States. These op- orators will be called upon shortly 10 contribute a strike fund of S60000 Two of their general officers attended the con- ference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
School Fund Short.

Fightstone, N. J., August 16.-The Rev. R. w. Swetland, president of the Peddie institute, said today that the school would not be closed or impaired because of a shortage of S5OO0 In the accounts O. Samuel V. Hulse, treasurer of the endowment fund of the school.
 The exact amount of the shortage had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
Trusted Official Gone Wrona.

Boston, August 16.-J. Warren Hastings. since 1864 trusted official at the United States sub-treasury in this city, was ar- from the government 5000 in cash on June ' last. The money was taken from a package containing s105.000 in bills pre- pared for shipment to Washington to be retired from circulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
No Chance for Americans,

Kiel Germany, August 16.-The Wannsee won today's race of the Son. der class yachts for Emperor Williams cup. The visiting American yachts men have now lost their last chance of taking home the cup or of winning even one of the series of races, as they are eliminated from the finals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia Avenue and Beach, Atlantic City, N. J. Capacity 700 guests. Hot and cold sea water in all baths. Most mod ern Central in location. The Highest and Coolest Elevation. Largest and finest rooms in the city. The cuisine and service not surpassed by any. Orchestra. Terms: American plan s12.50 per week up; s2.50 per day up. Special Septen Der rates. Write for folder. Coaches at all trains. CHARLES F. COPE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
Fifteen Persons Injured.

Kansas City, August 16.-Missouri Pacific passenger train No. 105, south bound, known as the Hot Springs spe- cial, which left Kansas City yesterday, went into ditch yesterday afternoon near Buffalo, Mo. Fifteen persons were injured None fatally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
Measures for Safety.

Paris, ugust 16.-The governments advices from Fez indicate that the measures taken to assure the safety of the Europeans are ample. The cost of maintaining the French warships
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
Chief on a Raid.

Berlin August 16.-Consternation has been caused at the colonial office by the news that the Hottentot chief. Morengo. mas recrossed the frontier of Cape Col ohy into German Southwest Africa, with 4Oo followers. It is feared that the rebel chief will give German troops long an;l tedious work in the mountainous region or the colony. It Is assumed that the work of bringing the German troops back from South Africa will forthwith be dis continued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
Educational!
 >~V ~D " El
ALABAMA CENTRAL FEMALE COLLEGE

 pupils limited English and Music spceaes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
LORING SPRINGS, Me. Me.

Lookout Mt. 25O0 it. Altitude. Chalybeate, alum and freestone water fishing hunting. swimming. boating. bow ling, tennis. croQuet. music, danc- ing and other amusements. Rates reasonable
 Chas. A. IOring, Prop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
AND SUMMER RESORTS.
WHEELER'S HOTEL
EUTAW, ALA.

Electric lights and bells In each room Artesian water. Long distance Telephone service. Hot and Cold Water Baths.
 Rates S2.OO Per Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
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 For Young Ladies. Students from 40 States. Number select and limited. 20 teachers. Departments under special ists. Appointments of the highest order. Recommended by leading men of the U. Send for Catalogue. Rev. B. F. Cabell, D. D., Pres. Bowling Green. Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17
EVERYBODY KICKS
 ON RAISED RATES
Aldermen Seem Opposed to h.
 creased Hack Fares
MOORE EXPLAINS ACTION
He Introduced the Ordinance, But Has Not Yet Decided Whether to Vote for 1t or Not-Commer-
 cial Club Acts.

It looks as if the attempt by unknown parties to raise the schedule of transfer rates in the city of Birmingham will fall fiat to the ground at the next meeting of the City Council as all the powers are uniting 10 put stop to exorbitant charges. It is claimed that at present the prices are comparatively high, and , that any such charges as the ordinance introduced at the last meeting of the City Council suggests would be exorbi- tant
 Both the Board of Trade and the Com mercial club are aroused and yesterday the Commercial club adopted resolutions pettioning the Board of Alderman to re- fuse to raise the rates.
 The resolutions would seek to lay the blame for the ordinance on one transfer company, and charges 1t with holding a practical monopoly. Here are the reso- lutions:
 Text of Resolutions.
 Whereas, Thore has been introduced at a meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the city of Birmingham n proposed ordinance which will greatly in crease the transfer charges of the travel Ing public in and passing through this city; and
 "Whoreas. II is reported that contract exists between the Union Passenger Ter minal company of this city with a certain baggage company, giving the baggage company a practical monopoly of the transfer business in the city of Birming- ham arising out of that station; and Whereas, It is reported by the daily press of this city that the railroad con- panies using the union passenger station of this eity are forcing upon each pas senger transferring from said station to the station of the Louisville and Nash vllle Railroad company, q compulsory tax of 50 cents with the purchase of his tick ct; and
 "Whereas, It Is deemed advisable to have this situation looked into for the benefit of the public; now, therefore, be 1t Resolved, by the Commercial club of Birmingham, Ala, that the Mayor and aldermen of the city of Birmingham are hereby respectfully petitioned to refuse to raise the present schedule of rates of transfer charges in the city of Birming- ham, Ala; be 1t further
 "Resolved. That a committee of three be appointed to act with the president and secretary of the Commercial club for the purpose of presenting this petition to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the city of Birmingham.
 "HINDS PEEVY,
 "R w. EWING,
 "R MCCONNELL"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17

and troops in Morocco is figured up at more than $100,000 per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17

not been determined, but it was feared that it would be large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17

The members of St. Agnes Guild of the Church of the Advent expect great sue cess in disposing of their homemade cakes today at the reetory. They will be glad to receive orders from those who do not wish tc make a personal trip in the city from different parts of the Highlar ds. Orders will be received over Ben phone No. l22
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-17

Several weekend dances have been an nounced At the Cliff Park hotel at Slades mountain. a dance will be the at ttactior this evening, and for the guests from tcwn there will be q bus leaving about C o'clock, returning after midnight. As there is q lovely moon these late August evenings the drive down the mountain will be most ideal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-28
TROUBLE IN sHEFFrELD.
BloodIess Duel Between Union and
 Men.

NSn-tMtoM MGMs
 Sheffield, June 27.-(SpeciaL )--Trou- bles among the union and nonunion stove moulders in Sheffield are becom- ing serious aud disastrous consciousness are looked for unless there is an early adjustment of the differences.
 A bloodiess duel took place this morning in the rear of one of the city's saloons and but for bad marksmanshAp a tragedy might have resulted. A non- union workman, termed a "scab" by the union moulders, claiming to have been maltFeated. went on the war-path ear ly this morning. seeking revenge upon those who are alleged to have done him injury. He armed himself with two sfx-shootefs. and when his alleged prosecutors hove in sight he proceed cd to empty his shooting irons at them. from a concealed position. He laid down on the ground, and resting his revolvers on his arm took deliberate aim, and never ceased firing until his ammunition had been exhausted, None of the shots took effect.
 Those near the scene were remtn1ed of & fierce bombardment, and claim to have heard twenty-four shots. half of which came from the three union men at whom the nonuniQn "aggrieved' was firing. All parties 10 the French duel" were arrested and given hearing in the City Court this morning ana placed under bond. =t.eA954.-a 4-to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-28
win Paint Ninety Houses,

Annistan, June 27.-(speciaL)- George W. Persell, the well-known the contract for painting ninety resi- dences at Jacksonville and will Nbegin the work at once. These ninety resi- dences are being erected by the Ide Cotton Mill Company near the addi- ton to their cotton mill at Jackson ville. Forty of these residences are now in course of construction and all of the ninety are to be completed by September l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-28
ATKINS REELECTED
DALLAS SUNDAY SCHOOL CoNvEN-
 TION CLOSES.
Meets Next in Tents at Elkdale Park, =. Selma-Evangcifst Jones Win
 Come to Montgomery to
 Fight Whiskey.

Selma. June 27-S(SpeciaL )--The Dal- las County Sunday School Association, which has been in annual session at orryille has adjourned.
 ful one and much good work was ac- complished during the session. It was largely attended. there being present IFS delegates who were ably cared for by RsserIp the people of orrviils . gates went forward and gave their hand to President W. T. Atkins, and promised thcir help in taking the sun day school census of the county during
 The officers a elected for the present year were: w. T. Atkins. president: Miss Esther Tavel, secretary and treas- urer; Miss Edith Rice. statistical sec retary; Mrs. J. '. Thomas. primary su- Di Mallory. chairman. H. B. Kincey, J. O. Converse. ". T. Alison, L. G. Pier son. Mrs. J. W. Preston. Mrs. Edwin Rankin. c. E.. Fort. s. D. Palmer. ]. E. Dunaway; district presidents. Sel- pailss. m s'TS r Alison: if soatS aion baiiss. hsst Lewis Johnson: West Dallas. c. E, Fort; North Dallas. w. s. Cook
 The association will meet next year in this city and the meeting will be military discipline. and will be held at Elkdale Park One hundred tents for the meeting have already been secured and others will be obtained if found necessary.
 The session will be held in the large pavilion at the park and the services of the best international Sunday school workers will be obtained if possible.
 The meeting just closed was a most aSe were ae sns on anH subjects by the best Sunday school workers in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-28
Death of Mrs. Wallace.

Tuscaloosa, June 27.--(Special.)- News has been received here from Eu- Jaw of the death of Mrs c. E. Wallace, which occurred at the home Of her son in law, Major M. J. Wheeler. Mrs. Wheeler formerly resided here for a number of years and the news of her death will be learned with regret. She had reached an advanced age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-28
HENRY JAIL EMPTY.
Sheriff Turns Over Prisoners to Min
 in@ COFRanY.

Sheriff Turns Over Pris0mern to Mkn-
 inm C0wRany.
 Abbeville, June af.-(SpeciaL (-Yes- terday Sheriff Howerton turned eyer six prisoners to the agent of mining company who carried them to their proper destination
 This leaves tho jail empty for the frst time in twenty yeara
 Hon. Robert Newman and his daugh- ter Miss Emma Lee are attending the Jamestown Exposition and will visit washington and other places before they return.
 Mrs Birdie Porter and Misses Ida and Ruby Holley returned yesterday from a trip to the Exposition at James, town, Washington and New York.
 Dr. Alexander Hood and Mrs. Don- aIdson, of Bessemer. are visiting their father, Rev. A. Hood.
 Mks Francis Thompson. who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Jean Espy, returned yesterday from trip to the Jamestown Exposition and Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-28
MEN RETURN TO WORK.
striking Quarrymen Resume Places at
 SyIncauga.

Sylncauga.
 Sylacauga, June 27.-(Special) )-The white men employed by the Alabama White Marble Company at Gantt's quarry have returned to work and the threatened trouble Is over.
 A fifth Sunday meeting within the bounds of the Coosa River Baptist As- sociatton will be held with the Syla- cauga Baptist Chuch next Saturday and Sunday, at which time permanent arrangements will be made for hold ing a similar meeting each year. Hon. J. C. Lanier, president of the County Sunday School Convention, has called the convention to meet with the Sylacuga schools on July 23 and 24. Invitations are out announcing The marriage of Miss Kathryn Hunter to Sylacuga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-28

the property of Dallas county. Each day several prominent citizens from each precinct in the county appears before the board at the request of the latter and are heard upon the matter of the raising of the tax valuation of the property in their respective precincts. The Board of Revenue will continue holding daily sessions until the latter part of July
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-28
An EnioynbIe Hny Rlde.

A number of young men tonight en' tertained several visiting young ladies with a hay ride. The ride was con- tinued for several hours and the even ing was ost-enjoyably spent. There were nine couples in the party they be- ing Miss Lyra Meyer of Montgomery and Morris Bloch Miss Carrie Behr of Montgomery and Harry Marks. Miss Rebe Markstein of Anniston and Mon- roe Heineberg. Miss Lena Hanaw of Mobile and Henry Schwarz, Miss There sa Schwarz of Mobile and Simon Biuemfelt. Miss Lillian Meyer of Mobile and Alvin Seigle, Miss Blanche Mohr Kate Steiner of Montgomery and iJe- rome Seigle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-28

Miss Christine Nicholson, who has been visiting relatives at Elmore, has returned home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-28

Miss Carrie Behr, of Montgomery. who has been here for the past sev- eral days with friends. left this after noon for her home.