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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from fthe office of the probate court yes terday to the following:
 J. Myer, Birmingham, and Miss Mamie 'Wolsberger.
 Joe Lawry, Bessemer, and Miss Lillie Elmer Weaks.
 Herbert Todhunter, Lewisburg, and Miss Mamie Moore.
 H. J. Posner, Birmingham. and Miss Mamie Pauline Lee.
 Henry Sch obert, Birmingham, and Miss Sadie owen.
 John M. Lee. Woodlawn, and Miss Katie S. Seibert
 Valentine Gilt. Jr. Birmingham and Mrs. Mamie Kennedy.
 M. s. Moncrief, Bibb county, and Miss Fife May Cook.
 H. N. Freeman, Bessemer. and Mrs Allie V. Jackson.
 George Barr, North Birmingham, and Miss Edith E. Riddle.
 Ike Glass, Avondale, and Miss Della Garner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
pr. w. E. Hayden.

Yesterday morning at o'clock Dr. w. E. Hayden died at his residence, 2231 Third avenue, after an illness of a few days. The funeral will move from his residence to St. Paul's church, where mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock this morning by the Rev. Paul Thompson, nephew of the deceased. The following will act as pallbearers: James A. Going, A. R. Dearborn, R. N Wheeler, r. l, Monks, John M. Haran and j. Cary Thompson.
 pr. Hayden was born in Bardstown, Nelson county, Kentucky, seventy-six years ago. He practiced the medical pro- fession for a number of years in d1is na- tive town, and in 1888 moved to Birming- ham, with his family. The deceased came of one of the oldest and most distin- guished families in Kentucky, and had relatives all over the United States. Al though he never actively practiced medi- cine in Birmingham, he kept himself thor oughly informed upon every advance made in the profession, and leaves very fine medical library behind him.
 For the last few years he was essoci :, ated with James A. Going in the real es- tate business. Deceased is survived by A widow, three sons and two daughters, all of whom reside in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
BOTH SIDES CLAIM THEY ARE PLEASED No Change Locally in the Tel-
 egrapherS Strike WIRE TROUBLE DURING DAY Storm of Tuesday Night Added Con siderabIy to lnconvenienoe-Many Strikers Have Procured Po-
 stons Elsewhere.
WIRE TROUBLE DURING DAY

Conditions, locally, in the strike of the commercial teregraph operators, which was declared here last Saturday afternoon, remained unchanged yester- day. No new developments in either of the telegraph offices or among the striking men have presented them selves and both sides are looking upon the situation with an optimistic view.
 Both the Postal and the Western
 Union companies are still receiving messages subject to delay, and claim they are now moving business without trouble. On account of the trouble else- where it naturally takes a message longer to reach it's destination now than before the strike, and for this reason business is being received sub ject to delay.
 Manager Ed E. Williams of the Vest ern Union states that the office is now operating under full force and con siderable amount of business is being moved. The number of messages offer ed through the windows. however, is still small when compared with the normal business of the office. Manager T. D. Jackson of the Postal is still working at one of the keys in his of fee, and the Birmingham office Of tn @ Postal being a big relay point business has not adjusted itself to the degree
 of perfection as is the case at the Western Union office Both managers, however, are very optimistic as to the outlook, and state that they believe that business will adjust itself to a normal condition within a few days.
 There are about ten men working at the Postal and about eight at the West ern Union, these including the mana .
 gers, wire chiefs and men employed since the strike was declared
 There were a number of troubles on the wires, caused by Tuesday nights
 storm, which had to be heightened out yesterday, and this added considerably to the trouble which has been thrown upon the shoulders of the companies.
 There is as yet no weakening on the part of the operators who are out on the strike. All of the men have the utmost confidence that the present trou-
 ble will wind up satisfactory to their position. There seems to be a general
 opinion among them that conditions as
 they areiat the present will go on for several days, and then they expect a settlement.
 Another point which is being gen
 orally discussed among the operators | is the matter of the present trouble | being arbitrated by some arbitration l board. The men, as rule, do not favor this plan If the report of the board would be final. Nearly every one of them Is in favor of having a referen-
 dunn vote by the men on the report of an arbitration committee, and in this way settle the matter.
 There was z meeting of the opera tors held yesterday morning in the labor hall on Twentieth street, and a general discussion of plans took place. Quite a number of the striking men
 have secured positions In various branches of business to await the out come of the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
BRAUN CASE GOES
 OVER TO TUESDAY
Leo Loeb Unable to Appear as Wit ness, Making the Postpone
 ment Necessary.

The preliminary hearing of Fritz Braun, former night watchman at the store of Loveman, Joseph and Loeb, who is charg- ed with the larceny of several thousand dollars worth of fine goods from the firm, for which he was working, was set for yesterday morning before Judge I. H. Benners in the first division of the inferior court, but on account of the ab- sence of MT. Leo Loeb. an important state witness, the case was passed until next Tuesday, when 1t will be heard be- fore u dge H. B. Abernathy In the first division court.
 Mir Loeb, a member of the prosecut- ing firm, was unable to appear in court yesterday morning on account of in jurles received in an accident on High land avenue several days ago, and for this reason the case was passed until a later date.
 Judge Benners will leave this morning to be gone for about ten days. Judge Benners will spend his vacation with friends in Middle Tennessee. In his ab- sence Judge Abernathy will attend to all business of the court, and for this req son the case of Braun will come up be- fore him next Tuesday. No court will be held in the first division of the crim- ina court during Judge Benners' ab- sence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
ANTI-LIQUOR MEN
 WILL TALK TODAY
Yesterdays Meeting Was Held
 in Secret
FIGHT IS NOW ASSURED
Indications Are That Saloon Men Will Remain on Defensive and Will Await Further De-
 velopments.

"A prohibition fight is practically as sured, said a member of the special committee of the Pastors union after the meeting yesterday afternoon. Tt was thought that the committee would be divided but we are all one and it is now only matter of how and when"
 The prohibition committee held it's first session yesterday afternoon at o'clock in the office of Brooks Lawrence, super intendent of the Anti-Saloon league No one was admitted except the members, and the proceedings were not given out.
 Chairman Lovelady said that the time was spent in informal discussions of the best plans to follow, and the most prac- tical organizations to form. He said that the committee only came to general con- clusions and that nothing would be given out until this afternoon
 The committee will hold it's second ses- sion at 2 o'clock today, and afterward the working plans of the prohibitionists will be made public. The campaign prob ably begins this afternoon, and will be waged hot and heavy for the next three months.
 Those present were Dr. R. F. Love- lady chairman. Dr. A. J. Dickinson, Dr. s. l.. Dobbs, Dr. A. R. Moore, the Rev. Sterling Foster, the Rev H. M. Dobbs, the Rev. F. W. Barnett, the Rev. MT. Persinger and several others
 Dr. Brooks Lawrence, although not a member of the committee, returned to the city yesterday in time to be present at the first meeting. His experience makes his advice especially important. He is ready to bring the forces of the state organization to the front as soon as the local committee sounds the word.
 An attempt was made yesterday to see what steps the saloon men are making to defend themselves. They are all silent on the question, and seem to be await 1 ing developments before fighting. They will be on the defensive throughout, and keep out of the lime light as much as possible.
 However. 1t is known that the Bar keepers association will be the greatest factor in their defense All the saloon men intend to hold together to the last. William Wise, as president of the asso- ciation. will figure extensively in the fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
GAVE HIS NAME
 AS PAT O'HARA
Wild Eyed Man Corrects Injustice Which He Had Done a We'll
 Known Citizen.

pale and sober looking individual with his hat pulled down over his ears, and his tongue lolling out of his mouth, appeared in the editorial rooms of The Age Herald last night at about II o'clock with a newspaper in his hand. and between gasps pointed with ex- clamations to an article In yesterday's B paper describing the run of a drunk en Irish man for ten blocks from his fath : erin law, whom he saw in his de- lirium.
 That wuz me done that runnin ,n said he, but bless Pat if ye havn't got the wrong name ter hit. and uv all the names in the worl' ter think uv mixin' me up with Pat O'Hara, one of the best and quietest Irishmen what ever wore the greenl"
 Why, I ain't fit ter lick Pat O'Hara s boots. much less ter be running roun in his clothes! I has way whe en gits drunk uv thinkin Pm a great man lite Pat. and l reckon I wuz sc dead drunk last night, that l told the policeman I Wuz him.
 Wont you kerrect it fer me, plea SC LOT, I wouldn't have Pat see that fer all Irelandl My name Is Pat Flanna- gin" Hopping his brow, the poor fel- low wilted down the steps in A dream
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
DEBATE TAXES OF
 FIRST NATIONAL Thompson Claims Stock is
 Valued Too Low ARGUMENTS BEFORE BOARD Board Sets Value at $15o Share, Although Tax Commissioner
 Claims Is Is Worth
 Over $2oo.
ARGUMENTS BEFORE BOARD

The real cash value of the stock of the First National ban is $50 per share according to the ruling handed down by the Board of Revenue y>terday in passing upon the tax valuation placed upon it by Back Tax Commissioned Thompson. Under the demand of the state tax commission taxes will be as- sessed on 60 per cent of this. which will make the assessment s9o per share. MT Thompson claimed that it was worth considerably over $2O0 per share and placed the assessment at $40.
 Owing t5 the time consumed sin the hearing of this ease no other ease was taken up by the board yesterday. Tho argument presented by both sides was very long. F. J. Smyer. attorney and w. P. G. Harding, president of the First National Bank, speaking against the valu- ation set by MT. Thompson and Mr. Thompson presented his case personally.
 The capital stock of the bank is si,- OOO,0O0, and the assessment against it at
 
 ...e demand made by the state tax com mission to put tax values in Jefferson county on a basis of 60 per cent of the real cash value. MT. Thompson placed the value at S1.400,00.
 Mir Thompson based his case on a signed statement of the banks condition issu>I on November 2s 1906, which bore the signatures of W. r. G. Harding, as president and J. M. Barr as cashier Is the statement the market value of the bank stock was set at $210 MT. Thomp- son also stated in his argument that the capital stock has been increased to S1 100000, two years ago and since that time a S300 OO0 surplus had accumulated, and that the bank had paid stockhold- CTS eight per cent dividends, which mada the profit 23 per cent for each of these two years. On value of S2l0 taxes would be assessed on t126. According to MT. Thompson the value of the stock as shown by the banks books is only s147.29.
 MT. Smyer spoke very strongly against the raise, speaking at length. His argu- ment dealt with tho unconstitutionality of the demand of the tax commission in placing tax value at GO per cent of the l real value. He also argued that the figures set by Mir. Thompson were ex- cessive.
 MT. Harding spoke along the same lines, claiming that the valuation was entire ly too high.
 ! MT. Thompson stated after the board had made It's decision that he would pre- sent tho case to the state tax commits sion The commission has the author ity to set aside the ruling made by the board, hear tho case and make its own ruling in the matter.
 There arc a number of other bank cases to come up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

The following suits wore filed in the city yourt yesterday:
 w. B. Margan. administrator of the es- tate of c. c. Austin, deceased, vs. the Louisville and Nashville railroad company. Plaintiff claims s2o,OOo damages for the death of intestate alleged to have died as the result of injuries received on Jan uary g. 1907, at the crossing on Twentieth street.
 Greenberry Vines filed suits against the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, the Tutwiler Coal and Coke company, the Republic Iron and Steel company, the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com pany, and the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company for $500 each for al- legged damage to property caused by the operation of coal washers on the banks of the Little Warrior river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15

America has become land of nervous emotionalists, largely owing to our slns against the dietetic health laws of na- ture.
 "Only outdoor exercise in a cold cli- mate would enable vigorous individuals of our species to digest the viands forced upon alimentary organs enfeehled by se- dentary occupations. wrote Dr. Felix Os- wald.
 Brain workers must have different food than laborers, because brain work uses up parts of the brain and nerve centers, while physical labor uses up other parts of the body.
 Grape Nuts, a food for brain workers. prepared by scientific food makers. is a pure. natural food made from selected parts of field grains known to contain the natural phosphate of potash and other elements required 6y-t3he system in rebuilding and repairing the brain and nerve centers. This food is skifully cooked at the factory and is ready to be served instantly with cream. At all first class grocers and made by the Postum Co., at Battle Creek Mich. Read the It, tie health classic, The Road to We'll vile" in pkgs. There's a Reason"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
HAVE YOUTHFUL HOBO.
corinth (Miss.) Boy Had Ambition tc
 Get to Birmingham.

Harry Nunnally, lad who appeared at police headquarters yesterday, turned out to be quite youthful hobo. For small boy, he had developed a wonderful amount of the natural instinct to seek Birmingham.
 He left Corinth, Miss, a week ago with Birmingham as his goal. and after riding in a Frisco coal car, and stealing a ride on the Mobile and Ohio, he had reached the journeys end.
 Harry is quite a wonder for little orphan boy 10 years old He says his mother and father are both dead, and for three years he has been living just where he could He has relatives in Florence, Ala, and Memphis. Tenn, who do not seemed to be interested in him. The po- lice are trying to find some one to take 1 the boy as he sems quite willing to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
GOVERNOR HAS NOT
 YET SIGNED BILL
SECRETARY BABE RECEIVES IN-
 FORMATION THAT HE WILL
 PROBABLY NOT SIGN BILL RE- PEALING FOREIGN LOAN TAX.

Secretary Babb of, the Commercial club learned yesterday afternoon that the gov ernor has not signed the bill repeating the objectionable tax on foreign loans, and in all probability that he would not do so, which brings to naught all of the work of the Commercial club in this direction.
 It will be remembered that during the month of March. last, the legislature passed law requiring all foreign com panies lending money in Alabama to pay charter fee, which was based on i've amount of loans that they had in this state, and to the payment of which these companies objected, inasmuch as they had paid one fee at the time of their beginning business in Alabama and which they were assured then they would have to pay but once. Practically every com pany lending money In Birmingham with drew from the state, but the Conner clal club made an active canvass among the members of the legislature and at the July session had an act passed that re- moved the retroactive feature of the law passed in March. which new law is en- trely acceptable to the companies, but unless the governor signs this In ten days from the adjournment of the legis- lature it will not become a law.
 The companies do not object so much to the payment of the tax as they do to what they consider a breach of faith on the part of the state, for they com piled with the law when they first en- tered the state with the understanding that this entrance fee would not again have to be paid. and now to have to pay 1t once more for the privilege of do- ing business in Alabama Is considered by them an act of hostility as well as bad faith on the part of the state, and will result in great Injury to Blrming nam Quite number of new buildings have been planned, the money for which was to be obtained from these companies at a low rate of interest, but if these companies cannot be persuaded to re- , turn to the state it will be impossible to borrow the money in Birmingham, and the growth of this city will be greatly retarded. It Is certainly to be hoped that Governor Conner will see his way clear to acceed to the wishes of the people and sign this bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
HANDSOME HORSE DEAD.
Valuable Ambulance Animal Sue.
 cumbs to LockjaW.

Dick" the beautiful left hand member of the team of gray horses which drew the ambulance of the Green Undertaking company succumbed to Iocltjaw Tuesday night after suffering a relapse two days before his death.
 Dick" was a handsome gray, about [ years old and he has in his service of five years made many a mad rush 10 the hospitals with the maimed, and has been a benefactor to the injured at all times, whether called out at midnight or mid day.
 While making a run" some time ago "Dick" struck q long nall In his foot which gave him lockjaw. He was taken 10 the hospital and given the best attention, and 1t was thought that he was well ard all right again. He was taken out os the hospital. and while out on a run be- came sick. and suffered a relapse dea tn resulting.
 The loss sustained in Dicks" death is considerable. He was bought b, Greene for s300, mad was worth doub amount to his master Another hors have 10 be trained to the work of ing the ambulance, and the task easy one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Lee SchWah.

The remains of Leo Schwab. who died in Toledo, O., on Tuesday, will arrive |, Birmingham this afternoon at o'clock over the Louisville and Nashville. The funeral services will be held at the Enon Ridge cemetery chapel this afternoon at < o'clock, interment following in the Enon cemetery. The deceased was . brother of Jonas Schwab and Ralph Schwab and was well known in Birming- ham, where he was formerly engaged in hISineSS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
viroinia Ashby SheIburne.

Virginia Ashby Shelburne. the 9-months- old daughter of the Rev. and Mrs J.. M. shelburne, died in Montgomery last night at 9:45 O clock. mo funeral ser ,,cas will be held from tho family 1es- tdence 7s15. Underwood avenue, East Lake. this afternoon at o'clock. The Rev. Mir. Shelburne has for number of years been pastor of tho East Lake Baptist church. and the members of his con- gregation extend their sympathy to the bereaved parents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
CITY CONTINUES ID USE THE Dl No Organic Matter Can Rem.
 Above Ground TWO ORDERS ARE ISSUED EIyton Officers Threaten to Seek h. junction, But Birmingham Au- thorities Believe Their Rights
 Are Secure.
TWO ORDERS ARE ISSUED

The fight between Elyton and Birming- ham over the dump pile is becoming more and more interesting. A conference was held yesterday morning in the office of the Mayor, when Mayor Frank Smith of Elyton presented a petition, signed by number of Birmingham people, ask ing for the removal of the trash pile It was a formal affair Tn which MT. Smith and his friends felt the pulse of the city, and Acting Mayor J. R. Copeland with City Attorney Ed Smith, submitted to the operation.
 The Elyton mayor threatened to get out an injunction, and the Birmingham att torney let it be known that the city had no fears. Birmingham has twenty year lease on the property for the pur- pose, and feels secure in her position. The only result of the meeting was two orders issued by Acting Mayor Cope land seeking to remedy the conditions at the trash pile. and thus strengthen the position of the city. Here are the orders:
 August II, 1907. John NJ McCartin, Street Commissioner. Dear Sr:-Please put on enough extra men at the dump in the Ninth ward to see that no organic matter is left there. Have all flesh and organic matter that comes in buried and disposed of at some place other than the dump pile.
 Where persons other than the author ized servants of the city dump fish, flesh or other organic matter on or near the dump, either day or night. procure the names of parties taking this action and send same to me at once
 Also please use all diligence to see that this dump pile Is arranged and kept as to be least offensive to those in the neigh borhood
 Also please do not send your wagons down Bradley street any more than pos sible. but some other route, If pos sible. where the passage of the wagons will not be offensive. Very truly,
 J. R. COPELAND,
 Mayor Pro Tenn.
 August IA, 1907 F. M. Duncan, Meat and Milk Inspector Dear Sr:-Hereafter when any fish, meats or other organic matter is con demned by you kindly see that the person owning or having charge of the same is | instructed to remove the same from the city of Birmingham and dispose of 1t by burial. Such matter must not be dumped on any of the city dump piles
 If the person owning or having charge l of such matter does not knew of any arrangement which may be made for the burial of such matter kindly have him communicate with our street commis- sioner. who may be able to suggest ar arrangements that may be made. Notify such persons that any violation of these instructions will be followed by prosecution. Very truly,
 J. R. COPELAND, Mayor Pro Tem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
THE WEATHER.

Washington. August 14-Weather fore cast until D. m. Thursday:
 Alabama and Mississippi: Showers D. night and Thursday; light to fresh south east winds.
 Georgia Partly cloudy; possibly show CTS tonight or Thursday; variable winds, becoming fresh northeast on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
PowderIy Neqro In JalI.

Deputy Sherff J. N. Curl returned yes terday from Chattanooga. where he went after John Jackson. a negro who Is charged with having murdered his wife some time last year in Powderly. Deputy Curl brought the negro back with him and lodged him in the county jail yesterday afternoon on charge of murder. Bond will not be allowed the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Henry I. Burns.

Henry T. Burns, aged 1, son of J. H. Burns. the policeman, died last night at o'clock. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence, 512 south Twenty-sixth street at D. m. and in- torment will be made in Elmwood ceme- tery The Junior order of American Me chanics is requested to meet at the hall at 1 o'clock to attend the funeral In a body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
I. O. O. E.

Picnic at North Birmingh Thursday, the 18th inst. Din on the grounds. The Ora Master and Grand Chaplt will be on hand. All Odd F lows and friends invited. Cor and bring your basket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Claude Haqood Alexander.

Claude Hagood Alexander, age Se years died on August 12, in Asheville, N. C., where he has been residing for about year for his health. The funeral took place in Pickens, 8. C., yesterday. Both MT. Alexander and his wife had many friends in Birmingham up to the time of their removal to Ashville, Mrs. Alex ander will be remembered as Miss Lura Hagood. Mir R. Hagood the father of the deceased and his daughter, Mrs. L. K. Terrell, attended the funeral at Plc- kens.