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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

MAYOR WARD EXPLAINS THE
MERCHANT TAX" EPISODE
Says City Council Has Absolute Regulation of This and Kin
dred Matters-Treat Black Betty Matter with Contempt
Charges O'Brien With Self Interested Legislation

I understand that Captain o. Brien is
furnishing copy to the press that we are
unable to see or reply to, in reference to
the merchant tax assessments.
| wish to say that any changes that
were made in those assessments were
ordered by the City Council. The Mayor
nor the license collector nor anyone else
could make those changes. I will further
say that i'll no instance was a reduction
made lower than the amount turned in
by the merchant to the state and county.
Furthermore, these assessments are mat
ters of public record, and at all times are
open to the scrutiny and investigation of
whomever they may concern.
In making assessments for merchandise
il is probable that some inequalities were
turned in and equalized afterwards. This
tax has been made for the last ten years
under an act of the legislature of Ala
bama, and while there has always been
some dispute from time to time as to its
constitutionalty, the matter has never
yet been tested, and still is in doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

In regard to the BLACK Betty" affair,
| do not know exactly what Captain
O'Brien is charging, but propose to treat
such trihing matters with the contempt
that they deserve. Likewise, the "2-cent
stamp business. As a matter of fact.
during the campaign | have probably used
about $1.2O worth of stamps and Stationary
belonging to the city of Birmingham If
the gallant captain desires as II taxpayer,
that l refund this amount to the city
treasury, ! will do SO with pleasure
On account of the lateness of the cam
paign and since the captain is descend
ing from issues into personalities, | will
merely call attention of the people to
the bill he introduced into the legislature
attempting to divert revenues of the police
court of the city of Birmingham into the
sheriff's office, in which office he was at
that time supposed to have an interest.
This indicates that the captain is not
always looking after the citys interest to
the neglest of his own.
GEORGE b. WARD.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17
Advertisement

N<AQN
To the Voters of the 7th Ward.
On account of short space of
time I have been unable to see
each voter in my ward person.
ally, I make this announce
ment. One of my opponents,
w. B. Grant, states in a letter
sent to each voter in the ward,
that he was a big property
owner. BY examining the rec
ords at the court house, you
will find that w. B. Grant does
not own any property in the
ward and is an agent for only
a very small amount. My
other opponent, Mr.. G. G.
Heidi, has been in office as al
derman for two terms. The
present condition of 7th ward
is under his administration. 1t
is open for inspection. I am a
candidate for alderman of the
7th ward, and if elected will
do my duty as a citizen and
can always be found open for
the best interest of the ward
and city. I ask your support
and will appreciate same.
L. N. ARCHER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17
SHIPS BOILER BURST
SEVEN ARE DEAD
Accidenton Hamburg-American
Liner Off HatteraS
FORWARD DECK SHAT TERED
Fruit-Laden Steamer Puts In at New
York-Funne Lying Flat, Torn
BY an Explo-
sion.
FORWARD DECK SHATTERED

New York, February 1.-THE Hamburg
American line steamer Valdivia, fruit
laden from the West Indies, came into
port today with her forward decks shat
tered her funnel fiat upon the deck and
the story of a boiler explosion on board
last Wednesday morning which caused
the instant death of seven members of
the crew and the serious injury of an
other
The exploding boiler was known as the
auxiliary and supplied steam to the vari-
Gus hosting engines, eapstans, steering
gear, etc. off Hatteras last Wednesday
it was decided to turn steam from the
auxiliary boiler into the main steampipes
TO help out in making the speed neces-
sary to contract requirements and to save
the perishabe cargo.
All through the loading ports in the
West Indies ii is said the auxiliary boiler
had been working with so to 100 pounds of
steam, whereas just before the explosion
occurred the steam guage showed a pres
sure of only 80 pounds. This was be-
ing increased by forced draught when
suddenly there came a quaff, as it was
described today, and seven men lay dead
in the companion way of the forward be-
tween deck.
The dead are:
Fourth Engineer J. steinhagen of Ho-
boken, N. j.
Fireman a. Seldom (colored)
Coal Passer w. Hanna.
Coal Passer j. salensk.
Sailor p. Dithiot.
Sailor w DIETRICH,
Steward William Simmons, (coored)
Repair were soon under way, and when
canvas had been rugged up for draught
purposes in place of the broken stack
the ship was headed for Norfolk, the
| idea being to care for the injured there
Arriving off the Virginia capes the wealth
err was heavy and Captain Kruger de-
cided to keep on to New York.
When the Valdivia reached her pier to-
day the injured member of the crew
whose life is all but despaired of, was
taken off and confined to hospital.
Tho first officer of the Naldivia also
had been hurt by the explosion, but his
injuries had been dressed on board. There
was but one passenger on the ship, j. II
Roys of Columbus, O., who had been OH
tour of West Indies.
There was no confusion" said Mr.
Roys 1.-THE second officer running for
ward saw steam enveloping the tween
| decks section. and at once OWNED the
| trouble Grabbing a blanket from the
captains cabin he threw it about his head
and rushed into cloud of vapor to shut
off all cocks leading to the various auxi-
| liary steam lines Every officer anc
every man on board seemed to know just
what was expected of him and went ahead
with his duties. The companionway was
| literally choked with the dead. Many
of the men had been actually blown t
| pieces"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17
Brunswick Dock.

Atlanta February l6.-The Brunswick
Steamship company and the Atlanta
Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad COM
pany. both Of which are controlled by
Harry NJ Atkinson of this city. are pre-
pairing to build at Brunswick Il lum-
her slip to cost 100000, This viii be one
OF the most extensive and best equipped
lumber docks in the south and Will be
capable Of handling millions of feet Of
lumber every month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17
River at StandstilI.

New Orleans, February 16.-For the
third consecutive day this week the
river mas been al standstll at 1873
feet. The weather bureau, however,
still holds ont its forecast of 20 feet
for Monday. Al Baton Rouge the river
is stationary. but at Donaldsonville it
has risen two-tcnths of foot in the
past twenty-four hours. All leyees are
stlll in fine condition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

Montgomery, February 16.-(special)-
The passage of the bill by the house
be paid by the state will mean saving
of more than $4,000 to Jefferson county.
With the passage of court and judicial
laws now pending there will be eight
judges in Jefferson. instead of six as
at the present time.
The seven members of the jefferson
delegation In the lower house sent a tele-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17
Torpedoboat and Destroyer Collide.

Key West, February 16-The tor
pedo boat destroyer Vesuvius, return
ing from range practice last night, col
lided with the torpedo boat Hopkins
at the government wharf, ripping a
hole fifteen feet long from water line
to the coming tower and penetrating
three feet. The lines of the Hopkins
broke from the wharf, which probably
prevented the Vesuvius going through
the other vessel. Quick action on the
part of the officers and crew saved the
Hopkins from sinking. No one was
injured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

It's time to think when you
can get a hobby, well tailored
suit of clothes to fit you that
were $25 and now $17.75. Var
ley & Bauman, 1924 First Ave
nue..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

Elect G. w. Austin Chief of
Police, and if a patrolman is
found drinking while on duty
or intoxicated, he will be dis
missed from the force.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17
Leade rship.

From the Chicago Record Herald
PA, what's a political LEADER
"A man who is able to see which way
the crowd rs going and follows with loud
whoops in that direction"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17
ADVERTISEMENT

G.. w. Austin has been a res
ident of this city for 81 years
and has resided at No. 1917
So. 18th st. for the past three
years. Some one has gotten
very desperate and have no
rated it around that Austin
lived outside of the city limits
in order to try to injure him.
The lawless element will re-
sort to anything to accomplish
his defeat, but the law-abiding
citizens will elect Austin chief
of police by a handsome ma
jority.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17
JEFFERSON COUNTY TO
IA We 81 WING OF $50. o01

gram today endorsing Ed Smith for
judge of the federal court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

Cruiser Chicago at Salvador.
San Salvador February 16.--The
United States Cruiser Chicago anch-
ored in Acjatula harbor yesterday. The
national congress was opened here
today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

Where is the much talked of
Sub Way?'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

Do you know which is the
best flour made? Answer: Ring
Leader.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskev


t. all the
medicine
BEWARE of dangerous limitations and substitutes They are
positively harmful and sold for profit only by INSCRIPTIONS
dealers Look for the trademark the Old Chemist the
label and be certain the seal the cork unbroken All
druggists grocers dealers direct $00 bottle Doctors
advice and illustrated medical booklet free Duffy Malt
Whiskey Co, Rochester New York
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

If you are in doubt, inquire
at ''The Sub Way"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

Mobile. February 16.-(Special) -United
States District Attorney Nields of Della
ware has been ordered to Mobile to aid in
the preparation and prosecution Of the
cases against the Honduras lottery people.
Frank Johnson, a prominent agent of the
Honduras lottery in Hartford, Conn.,, has
been arrested in connection with the gov
ernments prosecution of the Honduras
lottery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

President Theodore Roosevelt has been
invited by the promoters of the negro
national fair to come to this city and
open same.
A committee of representative colored
citizens has been named to go to Wash
ineton To extend the invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-17

In the case of Mcneil ct ais. against the
Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City rail-
road, wherein petitioners are seeking to
examine the records, books and accounts
of said railroad, Judge Brown today sus-
tanned the objections of petitioners to
answer to the railroad, which answer was
an allegation that petitioners acquired
their stock after they were aware of the
condition of which they new complain
and that the suit is not brought for the
benefit of themselves or the railroad, but
for Interior motives.
The railroad was given further time to
make an amended answer, and then con-
tinued until February 20.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24
UNIVERSAL ORDER OF
FORESTERS

Progressive council No. 6 is making a
record for itself that is the envy of the
ether councils They say it is getting to
be their habit to take everything in sight
IN the way of members and prizes. This
council won the prize Of $50 offered by the
supreme council, which contest closed No
vember 10. Progressive council secured
forty-four new members in three weeks.
Councils No. 2 and No. came next in
numbers.
Progressive council j. not letting up. on
its work in this victory and is working
hard to keep the prize banner, which con-
test will be decided January l. So far
the council is ahead in the number of
rev members.
The credit of these successes is largely
due to the energetic work of Harry Win
wood one of the youngest deputies in the
city.
Progressive council gave a masquer-
ade ball last Wednesday night in Wells
hall. 1t is hoped in the near future to
secure a larger hall, the affair last week
having taxed it to its fullest capacity.
AS result of the affair s25 was added to
the general fund.
Progressive council has recently organ
lied a drill team. which will put on the
degree work. The second degree has
already been exemplified. A captain will
soon be elected for the team.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24
WHARF, KINDNESS pWELLs

There's beauty ii. the glorious sky
When morn heI rosy hue displays.
And when at eve the western clouds
Reflect in gold the suns last rays
The star-bespaEGled heaven is fair,
But there's beauty far excels
Nights brilliant gems OF gorgeous clouds
A summer rose is fair to me,
.Tis in the heart where kindness dwells.
With pearly dc wdrops glitterihg bright,
And beautiful the sweet spring flowers,
Blue violets anu lilies white;
They lend rich fragrance to the morn;
OF innocence ana joy 1t tells!
l love them well, but dearer far
l love the heat where kindness dwells.
1 love the songs of summer birds,
And murmuIs low of ripping streams
And fairy music which so oft
Comes softly stealing through my dreams
But something hath a magic power
Suggesting musc's sweetest spells;
TITS the low voice whose gentle tones
Gush from the heart where Kindness dwells
--Leslies Weekly
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

o Every train from the east brings
o hundreds of cOl0nists. The head
o of every family Is looking for a
8 home. He has the money to buy
8 IL and the money to fit 1t out. The
8 first place the visitor, the tourist
8 or the coiOnist turns for informa-
8 tion is the daily paper. Does your
3 announcement or that of your sue
8 cessfuI rival meet his eye! VIII
8 the newcomer seek yOu or the man
8 who advertises I'm The Heraldt III
o you are not wide awake your
3 neighbor will get him.
o Are you pursuing n penny wise
8 method Of postpOning the day
q when you Will begin to make
3 things hum by advertising In The
8 Hernldt Your competitor will be
8 delighted IL this Is the case. When
o you reach your place of business
8 this morning take up this vital
8 point without delay.
8 The Herald VIII guide the col
o onist TO your door,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

M@4Es9A> day night there will be an
@ election of officers for the en-
W suing term. There will be
large attendance, and number Will oe
introduced into the order.
81
At Star council No. 135 meeting tomor-
row night a class of ten will be initiated.
The drill team, under Capt. Vlolet VINO
of Home council, will put on the ruil
work On demand of the sisters the third
degree will be administered. and the young
initiates will have just cause to remem-
Der that part of their introduction
81
J. T. Tugwell, son of Supreme Councillor
TugWell has taken up the work or pulld-
ing the order In this city. Mr.. Tugwell
Is an old insurance man, although a
young man. He will move his family
from Texas and in the future make LBS
Angeles his home. With his ability Pendo
will grow rapidly.
r. Emmet Lucas, a well known frater-
nal man, will boom the order in the san
Joaquin valley and promises to add ma
terially to its growth in that fertile sec
tion of our state.
81
Invitations are out for social to be
gwen Monday, December 2, by Star coun-
Gil at its hall In the Odd Fellows build
ing on Main street. Dancing, whist and
banquet will be the drawing card.
s.
Twenty new members were added re
the Long Beach council last night This
council will grow rapidly from now 81
under the management of F. G. Foct
who pledges 100 members in the near fu'
ture. The supreme officers We're In at.
tendance and the work impressively~ pul
on. After the initiation the doors were
thrown open and an eloquent address de-
,ivered by Supreme Councillor Tugweli.
Banner council, recently put in at Po-
mona, Is growing and promises to be all
:ts name indicates in the course of few
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sledge of Butte, Mont,
are visiting this city with the intention OF
locating here. Mr.. Sledge is mining
man of wealth and member of Pendo
for over ten years. He is enthusiastic in
his praise of our city and surprised at It's
cosmopolitan proportions.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

H. M. Cromwell, o. W. The old Off
GERS remain in office, namely: C. L.
Smith, recorder F. B. Robinson, re-
ceiver, and E. F. Scott, fnancier
The latest move in the lodge is to
start ladies' auxiliary to Southern
California lodge No. 191 for social pur-
poses alone, and this move bids fair to
be a success.
All visiting brothers from other lodges
and other Jurisdictions are cordially in
vited to attend any meeting of Southern
California lodge ON any Thursday even
ing, at its hall over the Burbank
theater. q
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24
ROYAL ARCANUM

N. Sunse- council No. 1914
!: ! : !: ! ! ! :
A. ~ % will holu its second stated
.,SsEfESsAA meeting for November
T%5Xs next Thursday evening at
r.1NETS1% it's hall in the Blanchard
W yfE building. 1t is expected
4TEAV w that several applications
will be received for mem
bership. as the boys have pledged them
selves to increase twenty-five members to
the council before December 81.
California council No. 16f will elect
officers for the ensuing term Monday
evening, December g. There is to be a
lively contest for the offices, and it is
expected that the attendance will be
large All members of the order are in
vited to attend this meeting. for Cali
fornia council always has something do
ing at each meeting.
So
The Western Trade Journal of Septem-
ber "a, 1907. has the following to say rela-
tive to the Royal Arcanrrm:
1.-THE Royal Arcanum is reliable and
trustworthy beyond any sort of cavil, as
we have taken pains TO ascertain with
the result that we have no hesitancy in
assuring our readers that no society or
order doing lsiness in this country to-
day is more worthy of confidence"
81
Brother c. o. Goldman and Grand
Seaetary Maloon extend an. Invitation
to all Arcanum bowlers to meet them at
Morley's Spring street alleys next We'd
nesday evening. 1t is the intention to
form at that time a bowling league.
Los Angeles council No. 1889 will hold
it's election OF officers Thursday evening,
December 4, and expects to confer the
degree Of the order upon one or more
candidates. If 1t warrants the degree
team will confer the work.
-*-
The Arcanum Bulletin, published at
San Francisco by Brother c. B. Tuley,
has been made the official paper of the
grand council of California, r. A., and
will publish all the official circulars of
the grand regent and the monthly re-
ports issued by the grand secretary.
IS
The grand secretary is arranging for a
team composed of officers and members
of the grand council for the purpose OF
assisting in the installation of the Off
GERS of the subordinate council in Los
Angeles and vicinity. The regular dep
uty of each council will confer the work
of installation, aided by the visiting
grand officers.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

Boyle fde1RntS lOOBe ~.
= svlsas4v 249 has gone into the mas
SNx querade business, and will
sskzM4 put forth its best efforts
MSDA r. in that~line on November
LZa~ q, when a general good
time is promised.
81
Hermosa lodge No 80, with regrets
parted with Ruth F. Rowel, who has
acted as secretary of that lodge for the
last years. Mrs. Rowell carries with her
to her new home in Sacramento the best
wishes of Hermosa lodge and the supreme
office. of which body she has long been a
member.
A joint installation of the four Los An
geles companies of the uniform rank will
be held in Oak hall of the home office
building on December 9.
s.
Company No. 4 of the uniform rank will
entertain its members and their friends
with a social dance on the evening of
November "a Thanksgiving eve, at their
Washington street. The customary good
time is promised.
General Adolph reports the formation Of
eleven new escort teams in his district.
--tt-
The members of Laurel lodge. No. 1876,
enjoyed banquet and dance on Wednes-
day evening November 20, at which there
was an excellent attendance.
-
Election of officers will occur in all Fra
ternal Brotherhood lodges during the
month of December
-
Gendora lodge No. 105. in order to keep
pace with that growing community, has
added materially to its members during
the past few weeks. The meetings grew
and grew in enthusiasm, finally cul-
minating in a joint class initiation with
Azusa lodge No. 113 and Covina No. 527,
on the evening of November 21. The work
was given py the supreme president of
the order, James A. Foshay, at Azusa and
the event was one that will be long re-
membered by all the participants.
-%-
Col. w. H. King cide-de-camp on Gen.
Adolphs staff, and wife from Seattle,
Wash, ara residing in this city.
The whole Fraternal Brotherhood fam
lily mourns the death of Mrs A. E. Bar
tholomew, widow of the late Judge G. S..
Bartholomew, one of the founders of the
/ order.
| Arrangemer is for the entertainment to
be given Tuesday night by the escort
team of Hollywood lodge No. 434 are
| completed. The team has been rehearsing
nightly and a good program is assured.
The entertainment will be held at Ho-
gees hall, corner Vermont and Prospect
avenues
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

o Every morning thousands of
o Herald readers see things in our
o advertising columns which are
8 helpful suggestions to them on
5 their contemplated shopping trip.
8 They note carefully what adver-
D tIsers bnve to say regarding their
o days Offering. When these read
. ers turn to the paper for sugges-
8 tions does your appeal meet their
5 eyess Or does the invitation OF
5 your successful rival catch and
D hold lem until they go to his es-
3 tabIishmentf Are you trying the
5 old losing method of saving at the
3 spiEotg Don't do 1t. Let The (
3 Herald carry your message to the I
3 busy heads of the household who
3 take the advice and suggestions (
5 found In their morning Herald.
5 o o @ 90 @ @ 8 o 9 8 9 9 9 90 o (
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24
Reflections Of 4 Bachelor

A mans barber can remind him of home by
talking so much without saying anything.
When you read poetry to a girl she knows
you don't mean 1t unless you want to hold
her hand.
Starting the furnace is q splendid way to
need to go to church to mako up for tho
language you used.
A dangerous thing about being In love is
the only way you can find out whether you
really are is 70 get married.
woman calls II being cross if her h,ia-|
band says he likes chops when he doesn't
suspect breakfast Is going to be goldfish Ia
creRm.-New York Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24
RALLApE OF THE BLUNT MAN

l do not compromise,
Nor yet insinuate.
Nor sophistries devise
/ give it to you straight.
It's likely 1t may CRATE,
But 1 am unafraid.
1t is my leading trait;
/ call a spade spade.
L hit between the eyes
With all my body's weight.
just sparring l despise
And feintings delicate.
If you're a reprobate
The term L don't evade,
/ call skate a skate.
call spade a spade
I do not say it's wise.
It's me. at auy rate
Quite plain, without Disguise
Not anything ornate.
Unvarnished truths / state,
No kinds Of frills displayed
Though you expostulate.
/ call q spade spade.
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