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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
WARD GLAD CODE
 BILL WAS PASSED
Uniform Municipal Government
 is Great Advance
MEASURE IS WELL DRAWN
The Mayor Hopes the Governor Will Sign It at Once and Pay No Att tention to the Kicks of
 Misguided Persons.

Mayor Ward Is one Of those who Is glad that the legislature has successfully pass ed the municipal code bill, and in speaking of it yesterday he thought that the Inter ests not only of Birmingham, but of the whole state have been conserved and the governmental benefits to the people n- creased
 q feel" he said, that the legislature is to be highly congratulated on having passed the Gunter bill and believe that not better law has been put on the sta ute books.
 "It is remarkable that Chairman Gunter and his committee should have so perfect ly guarded and harmonized the interests of cities of all sizes throughout the state and the members of that committee are to be congratulated by the people of Bir- mingham for the results of their efforts.
 My observation Is that this noisy oppo- stion that has come against this bill Is from parties that were personally affected in little matters. Everybody else has been willing to make sacrifices to the general welfare of the state.
 Men will always have different theories about the best form of government. and will always quarrel about 1t. The ques- ton as to whether eighteen or nine alder men are best. or whether they serve two or four years is about equal to a family squabble over whether the plano shall be in the front or the back parlor. Music will come just the same and so will the governmental processes
 However, 1t looks to me that such de- tails are not near so important as that part of the bill which affects the life. health and prosperity of the public.
 It's a great thing to have all two or three hundred municipalities in the state under uniform laws All of our people will become accustomed to the same usages and regulations They will know what their rights are wherever they may be. A case appealed by a little town to the supreme court will elucldate the law for every other city. Heretofore every town has been operated under its own pe- culiar arrangements, and decisions from the supreme court would affect 1t only
 This new bill strengthens every munlc- ipal government in the state, and one section expresses broadly what the other sections set out in detail, for Instance. Power to provide for the safety, preserve the health, promote the prosperity, inn prove the morals, order, comfort and con venlence of the inhabitants of the mu- nicipallties.'
 "Furthermore, to prevent Injury or an-
 
 or unwholesome. and cause all nuisances to be abated; and assess cost of abating same against the person maintaining 1t.
 q, for one, hope Governor Conner will sign the bill Immediately and pay no at tention to the spurious objections that may be raised by misguided persons"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
WARD INVITED TO
 LEAGUE MEETING
IS SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT HE IS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN MUNICH PALITlES.

Mayor Ward yesterday received a TO- tice from John McVivar, secretary of the League of American Municipalities, notifying him of a meeting of the league to be held in Norfolk, Va., on September IS, 19 and 20. MT. Ward was very much surprised to see on the heading of the stationary his name as one of the vice presidents of the league. As representing Alabama, 1t appears first on the list. The Mayor was not aware that he was elected last year
 E F Dunne of Chicago is president of the league, while other names ap- pearinS are just as distinguished It is one of the most important organizations in the country.
 Mayor Ward Is requested to take part in the discussion of Municipal Govern melt by Board or Commission vs. Mayor and Council" and Low Rates for Public Service Franchise Taxation"
 Tle letter calls attention to the new form of government started by Calves ton anl attracting much attention Mayor Wa'd has not decided whether to at teno or not, but should he decide to make the trir he may go instructed to bring the next meeting of the league to Bir- minsham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
FLIES HAD ACCESS
 TO THE MILK CANS
PHYSICIANS TESTIFY AS TO Ex- ISTENCE OF TYPHOID IN GER TAIN FAMlLIES-DARBY TRIAL TO BE RESUMED TODAY.

The trial of N. c. Darby, in the Glen Iris dairy depot milk case, yesterday aft ernoon was not marked with any features of especial interest. Several witnesses were examined, three being local practic- Ing physicians, and beyond testlfylng that typhoid cases existed In certain families, their testimony Is not considered very es- sential
 Probably the most important witness on the stand yesterday was W. o. Burson, chief city sanitary inspector. The eVi- dence secured from MT. Burson's test- mony was based. on his inspection of the sanitary conditions at the Glen Iris dairy depot. MT. Burson testified that he had made an investigation of the Glen Iris depot, and other than the manner of sun ming the milk cans he considered the place very cleanly.
 MT. Burson stated that the cans were stunned on a little back porch, where files and other insects had easy access to them. ing in the immediate neighborhood this was not considered as careful manage ment. The witness was asked if he had a list of the customers to which Mir. Darby sold milk, and upon his statement that he had a partial list, he was requested by MT. Beddow to read 1t. This he did.
 MT. T. H. Johnston, who has two cases of typhoid in his house, 1004 Tenth avenue. south. stated that he had bought milk at the Glen Iris depot irregularly for some time. He stated also that he obtained most of the milk used In the family from the Randolph dairy. as he believed, run by c. w. Fowler.
 Dr. L. A. Crumly testified that he had one case of fever in his family and that although he kept cow. he used a good deal of milk which came from MT. Dar- by's dairy depot.
 Dr. T. l.. Robertson and Dr. J. ". Pe- ters were also put on the stand to testify as to the existence of cases of typhoid in certain families
 The case will be resumed today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
DISCUSS CHANGES
 UNDER NEW CODE Another City Election in Bir-
 mingham Next Year ABOUT-POLICE COMMISSION Code Is Exactly In Line With Measure Passed by the Present Legislature.
 Governor May Name Com
 missioners Soon.
ABOUTPOLICE COMMISSION

At the regular election to be held under the new municipal code next year, evecy city in the state will have the opportunity of deciding whether it wants a commits sion of public works and among them will be Birmingham
 While the time is now distant, between this and the election the public will watch closely the present workings of the de- partments and observe the changes needed if any
 It Is not probable that Birmingham will vote in favor of the department, as here tofore no fault has been found with the arrangement. At present what would be embraced in a department of public works consists of city engineer, street commissioner and sanitary inspector, with their departments.
 The trouble with the new scheme is that it introduces a new unwieldly body which shall have charge of these officers. En- gineer Kendrick, with the loose author fly that he has under the present board, has done more public improvement in Bir- mingham than any other five cities in the state put together. It Is believed that the establishment of such commission will not meet with public approval.
 Birmingham politics will liven up next year earlier than usual, for the municipal election will be held in 1908 instead of l909 The code provides that everything shall start off together. Mayor Wards term will continue for the full two years, while the next Mayor will serve something more than two years.
 The president of the City Council will be elected by the members from the out side. This officer may be chosen immedi- ately after the code goes into effect, as 1t dos not require a primary. Many names are being suggested for the position, such as James Bowron, S. J. Bowie and other politics.
 Since the code includes the police com mission exactly as provided by the Dill which the administration put through at the last term the abolition of the present commission is now matter of certainty. It only remains for the thirty days from adjournment to elapse before the new commission, with the Mayor as chair man, will go into office.
 Governor Conner has had this called to his attention, and it is believed that he will announce the names of the two com missoners within the next few days or immediately after the legislature adjourns There will not be very much trouble in securing willing candidates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
SELLING LIQUOR
 WITHOUT LICENSE
McV;y and Bartenders at EnsIey Ar rested for Not Having Authority
 From County.

W. a. MeVay, well-known saloon keeper is out under $500 bond, and R. A. Kyle, Governor Turner, Frank Pharr and Richard Plerson, four negroes, are being held In the county jail on charges of vio- lating he revenue law. The five men were arrested yesterday morning by Chief Deputy Sheriff Lucien Brown and Dep uty Sheiff Dean.
 According to information received Mir McVay las been conducting a saloon business at Ensley for about six months without Il of the necessary license re- quired by the revenue laws. The specific charge dcketed against the men is that of "sellini spirituous, vinous or maltous liquors without license and contrary to the law"
 It Is saio that MT. McVay had taken out the reglar United States and city li- censes to crry on a liquor business, but the state ald county licenses were lack ing, hence te arrests.
 As stated. MT. McVay is out under a $500 bond, an.the four negroes, who were bartenders lnthe saloon, are being held at the countyiall on bonds of $20o each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
HIGDON MAKES
 DAILY REPORTS
Unearths Statutes Requiring Report to Be Made on Arrests for Capi-
 tai Cases.

Sheriff Higdon, in looking over the statutes. has found a law governing the actions of sheriffs which is probably not followed by another sheriff in the state of Alabama. Ii proides that, dur ing recess of court, each sheriff must prisoner for capital offense to the gov ernor.
 Sheriff Higdon immediately sent off a list of those which hae been arrested since court adjourned. and will con tinue to make daily reports. The law Is a good one. as it allows the govern or to keep in touch with the admin istration of the law. and to decide whether to call an extra term of the court for some peculiar case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
TRIMBLE MAKES REPORT.
Unusual Number of Pauper Cases
 Handled During the Year.

Judge N. W. Trimb1e, one of the two referees in bankruptcy for the northern district of Alabama, gave out his annual report yesterday. This report shows an handled during the year. Thirteen coun- ties are included in the district covered by the report.
 Altogether the liabilities in cases that have been closed during the fiscal year ending June 30 overtopped the assets by about s14,OOO This showing was brought about to great extent by the number of pauper cases, which abounted to S23 Practically no assets were realized in any of these pauper cases. and only very few cases reched the s100 mark. The rigid garnishment laws of Alabama are be- lieved to be the cause of so many of these pauper cases.
 Judge Trimbles report is as follows:
 Involuntary cases closed up from July l. 1906. to June 3O 1907: Number of cases 10; liabilities, s113,O27 O6; assets realized. $51 ,04S.
 Voluntary cases closed up from July |, 1906, to June 30, 1907: Number of cases, &; liabilities, s22,569.59; assets realized s. S75. 30.
 Number pauper cases filed since July 1, 1906, to July 1, 1907 S23
 Involuntary cases filed same period as above, g; liabilities so far as known, $25,- 693; assets realized so far as known, s47OS. 46.
 Voluntary cases filed from July 1, 1so6 to July l, 1907: Number cases, 10 (not paul per); liabilities so far as known, S39,- 7i6. 61 assets scheduled, $l5,S76.74.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
Greater Birmingham
 Sees Breakers Ahead

It was not such a jolly looking delegaa- ton which returned from Montgomery last night on the late train and instead of that famous smile, it is to be feared that they wore the Greater Birmingham frown. It seems that their minds were haunted with the apparitions of Lieutenant Gov ernor Gray. Felix Blackburn and Senator Miller.
 They reported that Henry Gray is kick ing up a mighty dust and is willing to move mountains rather than let the leg islature adopt the Smyer bills, while on the other hand N. l.. Miller is reported to be seated on the King bills and determined that they shall not pass
 Are the ringing the death knell for Greater Birmingham.
 The Commercial club answers: "Noi we're going to fight as long as the legis- lature is in session and to the last ditch"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19

Such was the sentiment expressed by President Sterling A. Wood last night With him on the train were Messrs. ". P. G. Harding, E. J. Smyer, T. H. Molton and Robert Jemison, jr. Mr. Wood said that speeches were made at the committee meeting by Harding, Smyer. Bowie. MoE- ton. Jemson, J. J. Smith and himself. while Blackburn and Gray did their best against it. They were introduced by Rep resentatives Urquhart and Glover, while others present besides the committee were w. F. Fort. ". D. Nesbitt, F. H. Dryer and J. H. F. Moseley
 The committee, which two days ago ex- pressed itself unanimously in favor of the Smyer bills. refused to act last night. and set a meeting for this morning. They will probably report either one way or the other today, and then the fight will begin outright in open senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
AH Think It Is Time For
 Board 70 Do Something

In court house circles 1t is beginning to be the opinion that the time has come for the county board of revenue to do some thing. Whether Dr. Bragg removes the prisoners from the jail or not, people rec osnize that something has to be done and they say the quicker the better, for as soon as Dr. Bragg sees disposition on the part of the board to remedy condi- tions, he will decide to leave the prisoners alone.
 While Judge Green has not yet had the opportunity and time to look up the law on the question, it is believed that the county has the authority to call another primary for q bond issue for new jail without including the court house annex. as in the last referendum. The judge will make an investigation today and inform the members of the board of his decision.
 Sheriff Higdon thinks that practical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19

solution and also has a further sugges- ton. Since the threatened removal of prisoners has been impending, he has figured the cost to the county, and the danger of having Jeffersons prisoners In another county, and wantts things ar ranged when the new jail is being con- structed, quarters can be arranged for the prisoners to be kept on local ground.
 He thinks the county should tear down the oldest jail. where the court house annex will some time stand, and then build a roof over the outside wall. Under this the modern cells could be placed, and the prisoners kept there while the old jail is being torn down.
 The material used in this roof. and the cells would be used in the last part of the jail building. The sheriff wants the new building to be at least six stories high
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
Special Rates to Dothan.

M NJ Wood. secretary of the Alabama Baptist state convention has made the following announcement:
 "I am advised that the railroads in the state have granted rate of one and one third fare plus 25 cents to the Alabama Baptist state convention. which meets in Dothan, Ala. July 2 1907. Parties at tending will purchase round trip tickets which will be on sale at all coupon offices July 22 to 24. good to return until July q. 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
PREPARE JURY LISTS.
Board of Revenue Draws s14 Names
 for Fall Terms.

The board of revenue was busily en- gagged yesterday morning in drawing up the juries to serve in the crimi1aj courts from September 2 to December 24. i9R. The total number drawn was five hundred and four. One hundred and forty of these will serve during September, an equal number during October and the rest three weeks In November and three weeks in December
 The board also drew September grand juries. which consisted of twenty-four names.
 AS rapidly the subpoenas can be got ten out they will be served by the sheriff. The serving of these subpoenas will be quite task as there will be nearly one hundred of them.
 The board did practically nothing beyond the drawing of the juries. Nothing was said about the jail proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
HUGHES PROMOTED.
A Birmingham Boy Becomes Division
 Engineer for the Seaboard.

The friends of Blair Hughes, a talent ed engineer, and son of pr. J. w. Hughes, will be glad to lear nof his recent promo tion and the successful career which he is beginning. He has recently received the appointment of division engineer for the Seaboard Air Line, in charge of the sec ond division, with headquarters at Ham, let, N. C.
 He will take charge on the first of next month, leaving the engineers office, where minGham boy with numerous friends. who have watched his work with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
Mayor Gets On Trail
 Of Another ShylOck

Yesterday afternoon an old negro wo- man entered Mayor Wards office and said: Look har Marse George, what does yer think Is been tryin' to add en multiply and subtract hit, but can't un- derstand hit nohow.
 "A year ago from last June I went en borrowed g from a pawn shop down har. Now Pse done paid $1 CT month ever since ter that man en here he come ter my house terday en wants to take the furni lure away.
 He say I still owe him Y, but how in de worl' he gifts hit, I can't for the sake ob goodness see. Will you jest add hit up fer me en see if I owes him all dat?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
GOING TO CONVENTION.
Prominent Baptists Will Attend the
 Sessions at Dothan.

Many prominent Baptists of the Bir- mingham district will leave Monday to attend the state Baptist convention at Dothan.
 The party will leave in a special coach Monday at 3:15 D. m over the Louisville and Nashville via Montgomery, and then by the Atlantic Coast Line to Dothan.
 The first meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon, July 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19

Mayor Ward did add 1t up, and found that the woman had paid SIP for the g which she borrowed. He called up the pawnbroker and asked him if he had not better give the old woman clean re- ceipt, to which he readily assented. A few minutes afterward, however, the same fellow called up and asked If the mayor could give him permit to build a house in Smithheld, from which the inference is drawn that the pawnbroker sought to find out If the mayors authority reached to the place where the old woman lives. If ignorant negroes are being so coldly fleeced, something will be doing before long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
Hood letires From Firm.

The withdra,al of William Hood from the firm of lido. Yielding & Co. calls to memory the beinning of mercantile Bir- mingham. and specially the oldest mcr- chant, from post of service. in the city. Hr. Hood leav< the firm with perfect harmony. but stas rest and quiet in his advancing age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
J. T. Burroughs.

The funeral services oyer the remains of J. T. Burroughs, who was fatally shot at Alice furnace Wednesday night, will be held from the former residence of the deceased, 928 First avenue. this afternoon at 2:SO o'clock. The interment will be in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
l. R. IarpleY.

The funeral services over the remains of J. B. Tarpley. who died Wednesday night at his home, 1904 Fourth avenue, will be conducted from the First Christian church at o'clock this afternoon. The lnterment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
E- T. Shaw 6 Sons. UndertakerA
Green Undertaking Company.

You are invited to visit Elmwood ceme- ter,, whether with the intention of buy ink ar not Lots sold under our perpet- u car, plan on easy terms. All sizes and prices. Bot. telephones. Take Powderly or South Besseme- cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
w. H. Graham.

w II. Graham died yesterday morning at his home at East Birmingham. The funeral services will be held from the residence this afternoon at o'clock, and the interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
Gideon Brown.

The remains of Gideon Brown, the man whose body was found at kinkston We'd nesday morning. are being held at the undertaking establishment of Lige Loy until funeral arrangements can be made by bis relatives in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
Gus Duncan.

The reInains of Gus Duncan who died Wednesday night, are being held at Lige Loy's until Mrs J. Z- Hughes, his sister arrives from Piedmont, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19

Birmingham, July IS, T D. m.
 Mamimum temperature ....,............ S9 Minimum temperature .................. n Mean temperature ..... ................. S2 Normal temperature .................... S2 Excess of temperature since Jan. l.. i .S1 Rainfall since 4 D. m. yesterday T Rainfall since Jhpuary ...1.............H.S2 Deficiency or rainfall since Jan. 1 46
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
THE WEATHER.

Washington July 1s.-Following is the forecase for Alabama and Mississippi; Oe- sasional showers Friday and Saturday; winds nearly south and light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
Grand Fancy Dress Masquerade
 Ball, Bount Springs Hotel.

Saturday night. l.. & N. Arrange tr leave on 4:l5 train Saturday evening. select attendance assured.
 Sawklns & Hoffstetter, Lessees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-19
Local Weather Data.

Birmingham. July IS, p. m.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-03-22
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE s,is7,

Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Occur d'AIene,
idaho, November IL, 1905
Notice Is hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions OF the ACT OF Congress- of
June 3 1873 entitled AN act for the sale Of
timber lands In the States Of California, Ore
gOn, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by
act OF August g. isls-
HARRY o. JONES.
OF Harrington. county OF Lincoln. state OF
Washington. has this day filed In this office
sworn statement No. 2s50. for the purchase
OF the vi. nei-4, rwi4 SELL 4 sei4 ne IL
of Section No. q Tow nship No. * north.
RHg ; w. and will ofIer proof TO show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural pur-
poses and to establish his claim To said land
before a. w. Post. u. ). Commissioner, at
his office at Rathdrum4 Idaho, on Monday,
the 18th day Of March, 1907.
lie names as witnesses: William 4. Sulli
van. John Gaa. James Hicks, William Sax
ton. all of Rathdrum, idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the bovc-describcd lands are requested To
lille their claims In this Office on or before
said 18th day of March. 1901.
jan ls-mar22 Il, ". DUNN, Register.