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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-07-05

On motion the report was accepted
and the following resolution presented
by L. E. Gettle. Adopted.
Resolved, That we hereby levy tax of $500
on taxable property in district for teachers
wages and other expenses for conducting the
school during the coming year in accordance
with the estimates and recommendation IN the
annual report of the school board.
By motion the meeting proceeded to
the election of officers, A. Fl. Clarke, L.
j. Dickinson and J. w. Conn acting as
tellers. G. F.. Mabbett was elected as
director for term Of three years to sue
coed himself; G. w. Doty as treasurer in
place of W. S. Brown for unexpired term
Of one year; Mrs. T. B. Earle and L. E.
sGettle for term of two years to succeed
themselves.
J The following resolution presented by
L. E. Gettle and tender by Miss Child
was adopted by unanimous rising vote;
RESOLVED, That. Whereas, there is to be
rendered, according to the annexed PROPOSE
ton, to the city OF Edgerton at the next meet
high school building with funds for the COM
plete erection of the same, by Miss Florence
Child; that it is the sense of this meeting that
the Council should accept the munificent gift
RESOLVED, That we gratefully acknowledge
said splendid, public spirited gift by Miss
Child and that copy of these resolutions be
conveyed by the Clerk to Miss Child and the
Mayor and Common Council of the city.
Having desire to best subserve and
most promote the welfare OF this city
and its inhabitants; and believing the
erection OF a new high school building to
be the most imperative need, and pro-
ductive of the greatest and most lasting
benefits, l hereby tender to the city OF
Edgerton deed to Lots Is and 19 and
unpatted land in rear thereof in Block
Ia of Edgerton, and the sum of $4,000
for the erection of a school building
thereon, according to plans herewith
submitted, such sum to be paid upon de-
mand as fast as building needs require.
FLORENCE CHILD.
Edgerton, Wis, June n, 1907.
Moved to adjourn.
w. FL. CLARKE, Clerk.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-07-05

Edgerton Given a Site and $4,000 for 9
New High School Building.

New High School Building.
In communication addressed to the
| common council at It's regular meeting
Tuesday evening, Miss Florence Child
| makes a proffer of site valued at
| $4,000 and $4,000 in cash for the pur-
pose of erecting suitable high school
building in this city The site is that
now occupied by w. S. Heddles as
home, together with about two acres of
land IN the rear. The location could
scarcely be more advantag eous as it is
directly across the street from the pres
ent school buildings and runs through
to the rear of the public library lot, be-
ing central and convenient for all the
purposes intended. The spirit that
prompted this donation as expressed by
Miss Child, "a desire to best subserve
city and Inhabitants" is indeed most
commendable, and the building erected
will be lasting monument to her gener
osity.
An acknowledgment of the gift was
graciously made by the council:
RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil That the tender by Miss Florence Child of
warranty deed to lots IS and 10 and unplatted
tOn and the sum of SAC, 900 for the erection of
school building thereon be and is hereby &C
copied, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council in be-
half of the city accepts the said munficent gift
with grateful appreciation of the public spirit
and generosity of the donor, and
RESOLVED, That the clerk convey to Miss
Child a copy of these resolutions.
Our high school facilities have for
some time been insufficient for the grow
ing needs of our town, 80 that the prop
osition OF Miss Child to erect new
structure out of her own bounty comes
at very opportune time, thus saving to
the taxpayers burden it would take
some years to lift. The council could
| not do otherwise but accept this splen-
did gift and the resolution thanking her
but feebly expresses the sentiments of
all the citizens of Edgerton.
Although plans have been prepared
for the building it can scarcely be- in
readiness for occupancy until year
from the date of the commencement of
the present school year.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1907-07-05

We therefore recommend that tax
levy of $500 be raised for the ensuing
year. Respectfully submitted,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
UNIVERSITY MAY
 AWARD CONTRACT
BUILDING COMMITTEE WILL HOLD MEETING HERE TOMORROW, AT WHICH TIME PROJECT WILL BE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL.

Monday afternoon there will be meeting in Birmingham of the building committee of the University of Ala bama.
 In addition to President Abercrombie and members of the university faculty. Governor Conner will be present at the meeting, as will Frank Lockwood, the university architect. There will also be numerous persons who have made bids for the work of erecting the three new buildings planned by the univer- sity.
 It is expected that the contract will be awarded Monday afternoon. Imme- diately after awarding the contract the work will be begun. The new build ings will be an engineering building, a laboratory for the geological depart ment, and an electrical building
 Everything is ready for the begin ming of operations. The money with which to build Is on hand, the plans are drawn. and all that is lacking is the awarding of the contract and actual beginning of work. The beginning of the erection of these buildings means the beginningsof the Greater University of Alabama. The recent legislature was very kind to the university and made large appropriation. extending through number of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
Bvmlngham Boy M Pac1Ic Fleet

Louis Halbert Finder, son of James H. Finder, an optician of Birmingham, was a long while messenger boy with the Birmingham Trust and Savings bank and latter a rodman with Captain Pains en- gineering party, who laid out the A. B. and A. railroad from Brunswick, Ga, to Birmingham. He is now with the great fleet at Hampton Roads and enjoys spec ial distinction among the boys from New port Training school, where he has been in attendance since his enlistment. This distinction Is as an expert rifle and pistol shot and proficiency in rope climbing. He climbed a rope suspended 50 feet at his first rope climbing contest an unusual feat for beginners for which he received a prize from his commanding officer. At his first target practice at sea he like wise carried off the honors, causing the officer in charge to remark: "Young man you certainly have either had great deal of practice shooting or hall from Kentucky" With the customary pride, characteristic of Kentuckians, he ac- knowledged that as his native state, but his practice had been confined to visions of what he was now experiencing. His Birmingham friends will watch with in- terest the maneuvers of the battleship Illinois, where he is stationed, for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
THIRTY YEARS A Slave To Coffee.

Many persons do not realize that coffee drinking may become powerful. enslav- ing habit
 They are not all aware that coffee con- tains a drug-caffeine-whic ought never to be taken into the system except for certain diseases and then only when pre- scrlbed by the doctor.
 The coffee habit grows on most users and is more harmful to some than others But d drug that acts upon the heart and nerves in the way caffeine does, is not without greater or less harm to all who drink coffee.
 For thirty years" writes Wash. housewife. "I have been a steady coffee drinker I wanted 1t at every meal.
 But I would have sick headache most of the day. and throw up my food. 1 really suffered awfully from coffee yet I thought I never could stop 1t.
 Then I heard how good Postum was for such cases, and began to use 1t. At first l did not care for Postum, I felt sleepy and had headache. soon found that thls was becaase of the hold coffee had on me. for In about three days after I quit coffee and began to use Postum the headache left me. had no more nervous ness and palpitation. In about week I felt like a new woman.
 T have used Postum three years and when it Is made according to directions (boied 15 minutes)-it is as pleasant as coffee and don't hurt anyone. I ought to know for I was as bad off as anyone .s likely to get from coffee drinking. Now I am well.'' aIltt
 There's a Reason."
 Name given by the Postum Co.,, Battle Creek. Mich. Read the little booklet. ''The Road to Melville" in pkgs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
JURY STILL OUT
 IN SHIP CASE
SIX SPEECHES WERE MADE YES- TERDAY-VERDICT IS ANXIOUS " AWAITED BY MANY WHO HAVE FOLLOWED THE CASE.

The case of young Walter Shipp, charged with the murder of Andrew Gray, went to the jury yesterday after noon at o'clock, but no verdict was reached last night.
 !, Court convened yesterday morning at the usual hour and immediately got down to business. The last evidence was taken Friday evening and the arguments were begun the first thing yesterday morning. There were six speeches made, three for the state and three for the defense. For tn state there were Assistant Solicitor R. Aird and Attorneys c. P. Beddow and Hagler of Warrior, and for the de- fense Attorneys Pettus. Gaston and Tate.
 The arguments in the case were not concluded until after 4:30 o'clock. Short lv after 5 o'clock it was turned over 10 the jury. but at o'clock they quit the iury room without reaching verdict
 verdict in the case is anxiously awaited. The jutry was evidently badly hung last night and there Is much specu- lation as to the final verdict if there IS one. The age of the defendant is In ms favor and this may materially effect the jury returning its verdict.
 It is expected that verdict Will De reached some time today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Wheel of Loye.s

To great many ''The Wheel of Love-" in which Paul Gilmore appeared at the Jefferson theatre last night. was a disap- pointment, but the performance was dis, appointing not in MT. Gilmore, but In his play. There are several scenes in the play that are exceptionally clever, and MT. Gilmore makes them interesting, but in its entirety the show does not come up to "The Mummy and the Running Bird, , Satin Debonnaire'' and other plays in which MT Gilmore has starred.
 ''The Wheel of Love" is styled a west ern automobile comedy" It tells O. Jack Hartley. Texas rancher. visiting at Jersey summer resort in company with a COW puncher, who acts as his valet and chauffeur. He meets a young lady whose father is endeavoring to force her to marry a millionaire of more than three score years. The girl is opposed to the union and has appealed to friends to help her out of the difficulty. Jack is pressed into service and he gets into ,om- plications which give interest to the play. Things right themselves. however, and Jack marres the girl instead of the old millionaire.
 Mir. Gilmore himself is very natural and interesting in his part. He is provided with bright lines which he handles in happy manner. The play however. pro- vides little for the other characters, hence It's weakness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
SOUTHERN CLUB
 SUBMITS TO FINE
Game Birds Which Were To Be Served In Cafe Were Recently
 confscated.

On the charge of offering game birds for sale at it's. cafe, the Southern club yesterday morning pleaded guilty, and submitted to fine.
 As is remembered, the county game warden confiscated certain birds at the Southern club sometime ago-birds which were to be served to the mem- bers of the club at the lunch hour.
 Immediately, charges were preferred. The result was the pleading of guilty yesterday, and the payment of fine. As is wei known, it is contrary to the laws of Alabama for anyone to have in possession game birds out of sea- son, or to sell them or offer them for sale at any time. This law as inter- prted, prevents the serving of quail duck etc., at the hotels and cafes.
 The 1908 hunting license will be ready for sale on December 26, it was announced yesterday. This license is in the form of a small card board, and is a great improvement, in the way of convenience, over the old form. It will be necessary to have 1908 lincese for January hunting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
AUTOMOBILES MUST
 REGISTER AT ONCE
LAW REQUIRES OWNERSHIP OF ALL MACHINES TO BE REGIS TERED PROBATE OFFICE AND SHERIFF WILL ENFORCE IT.

Although the county assesses no tax on automobiles, certain requirements are made by law that are not being gener- ally observed, and consequently the sheriff's office will take immediate steps to see that the law is inforced.
 The acts of the legislature provide that ''any person acquiring any automobile, 1ocomobile, motor vehicle or other such vehicle, shall within 10 days after ac- quiring the same register such vehicle in the office of the Probate Judge in the county of the residence of the owner, or in which the said vehicle is to be run''
 In the city of Birmingham alone there are something over 200 automobiles. The city has a fixed license which it charges for the operation of the machines with in the corporate limits The only re- quirement the county makes is that the owner register his machine in the o---ce of the Probate Judge. and the only cost attached to such registration of ma chimes is the 25-cent registration fee.
 Of the more than 200 automobiles in the city there are only S2 registered in the probate office, leaving something like 125 machines unregistered. For the violation of the law in this respect the minimum fine has been fixed at $50 and the maxi mum at $20o and the term of imprison- ment at not less than 30 no more than 1SO days.
 It is the purpose of the sheriI office to take immediate steps toward the strict inforcement of the law in regard to the registration of automobiles and owners who do not make record of their ma chimes at the court house within the next few days will certainly feel the strong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
Amve O6fcey PAaced on Busy Corney

Policeman NJ. L. Moore, the city's stal- wart officer who stands guard over the peoples safety on the corner Of f1rst avenue and Twentieth street is doing much to keep the traffic in order and is receiving many congratulations on the manner in which he inforces the letter of the law.
 His corner, between the two big onice buildings, is the most congested Tn the city. Besides, the wind which IS drawn down by the skyscrapers makes It veritable cyclone nearly all of these winter days. Unlike the old time wall vine policeman. Officer Moore stands in the center of the crossing, pilots old and feeble people across, directs the street cars and positively inforces the rule against vehicles driving faster than a walk and on the right side of the street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
BENEFIT FOR ORPHANS.
Entertainment Will Be Given At Cable
 Hall December 23.

The Little Workers" composed of 14 children, with the assistance of Mrs. Frank F. Harris and Miss Eva Ritzel, will give a benefit performance at Cable hall, December 23, for the orphans who are being cared for through the gener- ous public At present the home shelters 90 children, and the kindness and love shown them by the Sisters of Charity is generally remarked; but the Sisters are dependent on donations. therefore it is ex- pected that the public in general will aid in making the benefit performance a financial success
 Thus far the sale of tickets indicates a large patronage. The playlette, one act comery, entitled Night Before Christmas in Country Hotel" was written by Mrs Harris especially for the Sunshine Band" and the rehearsals arc said to be very satisfactory to her The children assume the role of grown up men and women. The case is as follows:
 Baby Harrison-Margurte Williamson.
 Marie Harrison-Marie Metzer.
 Katherine Harrison-katherine Harms.
 Samanthy Harrison QLandlady)-Louise Courson.
 Mrs. Langley-Vema Little.
 Marion Higgins (Old Maid)-Gertrude Little.
 Carrie Nation (Actress)-Marie Stock.
 Salie Nation (Actress)-Bertha Carle.
 Sister of Mercy-Jeanette Simonson.
 Phileatus Harrison Qandlord)-Sol Sei- gle. t4 n Judge Miller, Cy Perkns-Eddie Shrod- finger.
 Witness Peterman. Cy Weller-James Burney.
 Drunken Prisoner-Jack Brown. |,
 Sherif-George Courson. Lawyer Burkhartd-Ambrose Benton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
COMER STILL WEARS THE PLEASED SMILE Governor Came Up from Capi-
 tai Last Night SILENT ABOUT HIS TRIP Is Still Unwilling To Say What He Talked About When Entertained
 At Lunch By the
 President.

Since going to Washington and inter- has worn a pleased expression-an ex- precision of satisfaction which has been the mystery for several days in Mont gomery.
 That same expression was on the gov ernors face as he passed through the gates last evening at the Louisville and Nashville station. And it is still a mys- tery.
 As was to be expected the governor refrained from making public what act ually occurred in Washington, where he and President Roosevelt put their heads together. The governor would have re- ferred to the affability of the President, and the sociability of Mrs. Roosevelt He would have spoken of the waterways convention, and the far-reaching effect of that body's deliberation He might have described the beauty of Washing ton. But what took place while he was in Washington as concerns the "railroad reform movement, is still mystery.
 The governor went to Washington, to attend the congress of the waterways, OclOIG WlliCH DOuy H6 Iildue dI dQuTeSS. While there he lunched with the Presi- dent and at the request of the President made known the details of the Alabama situation as concerns the railroads and the federal courts interference. While there, he was also entertained by the Alabama delegation and in turn had the Alabama delegation to dinner with him. He also discussed the situation with Governor Smith of Georgia, Governor Glenn of North Carolina and W. W. Fin ley, president of the Southern railroad. been many rumors. One was to the ef- feet that the Southern had agreed to a uniform rate of 21s cents in North Caro- lima, South Carolina, Georgia and Ala bama. But this report has been denied, and others, as soon as preached, have met with a positive denial.
 But the governor still smiles and looks pleased. The meaning of the pleased ex- pression may never be known, until fu- ture events have made possible the ac- curate deduction.
 It is considered quite likely that one result of the governors visit to Wash ington was the introduction of the bill by Henry D. Clayton, Jr., congressman from the Third district, seeking to limit the power of the federal court in the mat ter of issuing injunctions because the cause has been determined or given trial. There Is no confirmation of this matter, however, even as in the case of the other rumors and reports.
 The governor will be in Birmingham throughout Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
HOW THE GOVERNOR
 LOOKS IN FRENCH
HENRI MOSSE HAS MIR. CoMER
 POINTED OUT TO HIM AND HE THINKS THE GOVERNOR POSI- i FINELY "BRISTLES."

To Henri Mosse, the. clever little French globe trotter, who spent yesterday in Birmingham, Gov. B. B. Conner was point ed out last night.
 The governor was entering the shed of the Louisville and Nashville station, just returning from Montgomery. He wore the smile of satisfaction on which the newspapers have frequently comment ed The governor impressed the French man with personality which the Frank termed strenuous" He bristles, doesn't he?" queried Mosse, "and isn't his tread firm, tense and exalted? A typical gover- nor!''
 Mosse followed the governors figure until the corner of the station was turned. Then looking about him he sighed softly and exclaimed:
 "Je ne Foubleirai jamaisl Jamais!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
POLL WORKERS FOR
 BIG BIRMINGHAM
WOOD NAMES MEN WHO ARE ASKED TO BE AT THE VOTING PLACES TO WORK FOR GREATER BIRMINGHAM.

President Sterling A. Wood of the Com- mercial club yesterday afternoon named the committee of 95 to be at the polls on January and work for Greater Bir- mingham The committee is composed or five men from each corporation and every ward In Birmingham. This list was pre- pared by Jere c. King and approved by President Wood.
 The personnel of the committee reads as follows:
 Pratt City-R. r. Lovelady, F. J. Hud- nall, Ed Flynn, Dr. George w. Brown and Dr. J. B. Stagg.
 Fairview-Henry Uhl, Harry Spurrier. pr. J. l.. Sandefur, F. B. Hamilton and pr. William H. Holiday.
 West End-Arlie Barber, David S.. Looney, the Rev. Wallace Ware, P. &. Tate and c. w. Harrell.
 Elyton-Frank w. Smith, Frank Ally, Sr.. Lee Terrell, R. H. Hagood and Au- gustus McCarty.
 Graymont-W. A. Lester. John II. Adams, T. 0. Smith, A. B. Perdue and J.. T. Blakemore.
  E. A. Brown, G. B. Mitchell. Dr. Lewis Whaley.
 East Birmingham-John F. Ellis, w. G.. Lunsford William Spencer, J. F. Long and E. O. Lipscomb.
 Avondale-George Whitfield. the Rey. J. C. Persinger. the Rev. L. M. Bradley, George T. Roberts and R. w. Starbuck.
 
 Burris R. Dupont Thompson, J. P. Couch and Roy Mccullough,
 East Lake-R. B. Hortam, W. J. Mar tin. J. R. Montgomery, k. B. Rogers and c. c. Hudson.
 Birmingham-Fir Ward-F. L. De- mere. F. L. Bivins, H. B. Abernathy, c. S. Simmons and A. " Bennett.
 Second Ward-John W. O'Neill, Mix Karples, W. K. Terry, Simon Klotz and Abe Rich.
 Third Ward-L. J. Haley. F. B. Yielding. w. B. Copeland Pat McGeever and c. P. Ward.
 Fourth Ward-Frank s. White, Sr.. J. R. Copeland, R. A. Porter. John w. Pat ton and Frank Leslie.
 fltH W dTu-bs Soopei, hs 4Fs Wheeler, George Eustis, Arthur Barton and w. Y. Prude.
 Sixth Ward-Wilson R. Brown. George C. Whatley, A. l.. Fuldenwder, John F.. Williams and J. D. Kirkpatrick.
 Seventh Ward-Willard J. Wheeler, John l.. Parker, James J. Smith, c. C. Heidt and J. H. McCary.
 t-tr Leedy. J. L. Yancey, c. F. Cramton and Dan A. Hogan.
 Ninth Ward-R. M. Goodall. George H.. Estes, George A. Blinn, Robert Jemison, Sr., and w. J. Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
HIGHWAYMAN GETS AWAY.
A Negro Is the Victim of Holdup On
 the Southside.


 The sheriffs office had report last night about s o'clock of a highway robbery on the southside in which a negro man was the victim the loser of a considerable amount of money, but on account of the bad telephone service the officers had to let the offender go his way unpursued.
 When the negro was held up he was re- lieved of all his personal effects by the highwaymen, but as soon as the law breaker left the negro called for help and several people answered his call. The sheriff's office was notified over the phone that the trail was being held clear and that if the dogs could be sent to the scene they would be able to trail the high wayman
 An attache of the office who answered the phone made every effort to get con- nection over the other telephone with the keeper of the dogs but was never able to get central. Consequently the dogs were not sent out and there is a criminal at large that might have otherwise been behind the prison bars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-15
MRS. DIARGAREZ CHISOLM
 DIES AFTER LONG LLLNESSI

flies in the state and had great many friends who will be grieved to know of her death. The family has resided in Birmingham for a number of years and is one of the most widely known in the city.
 The deceased is survived by her hus- band and eight children. There are four daughters Mrs. B. R. Guest of Richmond, Mrs. D. E. Huger of Memphis, Mrs. Robert Gotten of Birmingham, and Miss Margaret Chisolm; and four sons, John Alex, Henry and Haywood Chisolm
 The funeral services will be conducted from the family residence, 1881 Eleventh avenue, south, this afternoon at o'clock. The remains will be sent to Charleston, S. C., the former home of the deceased for intercent The pallbearers will be Col. R. H. Pearson. R. S. Munger, James weatherly, Henry Chisolm, A. R. Chis- olm and c. D. Gotten.