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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
CHARLES ]. MARTIN
 DIES SUDDENLY
WAS CLERK OF INFERIOR COURT AND HAD WIDE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS AND AcQUAINTANcEs. FUNERAL THIS MORNING.

Charles J. Martin, Sr., clerk of the first division of the inferior court. Judge l. H. Benners' division died sud- denly yesterday morning between and 7:So o'clock, supposedly from heart trouble, at his late residence on Hewitt avenue and Seventeenth street. The death came altogether unexpectedly and was great shock to the many friends of the family.
 MT. Martin had been sick for several days but awoke yesterday morning feeling better. After eating his break fast he made preparations to go 10 his work at the court house. He went to the bathroom and was not seen by the other members of the family for 20 minutes or more. Later one of his children went to the bathroom. and upon pushing open the door found him lying on the floor dead.
 The deceased had been a resident of Birmingham for about 25 years. coming here from Tuscaloosa, and was for years justice of the peace. Six years ago, however, he accepted the position of clerk of the inferior court and h ad since served in that capacity. He came from one of Alabama's most distin- guished families, being the son of Gov ernor Joshua Martin and a brother of former Congressman Martin. He was Confederate veteran, although he had never affiliated with the local camp.
 Surviving the deceased there are In the immediate family a widow, five sons and three daughters. The children are Charles J. Martin, Jr., Mason, Will liam, John and Robert Martin and Mrs. F. A. Hewitt of Birmingham, Mrs. Richard Leland of Tuscaloosa and Miss Mamie Martin.
 The funeral services over the re- mains will be conducted from the fam fly residence this morning at II o'clock, and the interment will be made in the Oak Hill cemetery.
 The following will act as pall-bear- CTS: Active-H. B. Abernathy, c. W. Baker, w. s. Going, Marvin Bonner, T. C. Mcdonald and c. w. Hickman. Hon. orary-I. H. Benners. J. r. McLaugh- lin, William Hardy. S. l.. Weaver and John S. Oldham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
SgbDrban Mayors Would
 Use COnbicfS Al Once
Say Now Is the Time Try Fifty the Best Men Leased to the Mines by Board of Revenue and Prove
 Whether Plan Will Be Success

The mayors of the suburban towns who could be reached last night were unani- mously in favor of the county putting the convicts to work on the public roads. They not only vouehed for the necessity of work immediately, but were generally of the opinion that now is the time to try 50 of the best men at the mines and prove whether the plan is a success or not.
 Some of the mayors were heartily in favor of the idea, but refused to be quot ed. Mayor w. J. Martin of East Lake was one of those heartily in favor of the plan. "Of course. he said, i've do not nave so many convicts to work on our streets and the problem is easy for us. I think the county roads need improvement. and no better, cheaper or more efficient labor could be found anywhere If the roads which were built years ago by con vinet labor are just now falling to pieces. surely there is some argument in favor of their use at the present date"
 Mayor Perryman of woodlawn said: 'Assuredly the convict idea is the prac- ticai one. While I have never looked into the facts and figures, it appeals to a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25

business man as the right kind of a move. We work our convicts in woodlawn to advantage, and l don't see why it will not work out right in the county as we'll"
 An argument for the convict system discovered yesterday was the fact that there are some 450 county prisoners now hired out. Jefferson can secure the pick of these for the road work, 50 of the best until December 31 and after that arrange. ments can be made in the contract to use 100 of the healthest in the bunch
 Mayor J. H. Berry of North Birming- ham said: That is the thing to do. The roads out this way are pretty bad, and the most practical method to put them in shape is to use. our rights in withdrawing 50 good. strong men from the mines"
 Mayor J. P. Lacey of Pratt City ap- proved heartily of the idea. '1t would not only be the best thing for the laboring classes of people in general, by removing them from competition with those who seek their living in the earth, but is the best way to improve our county roads. l hope it will be done immediately"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real es tate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved:
 $2S71-W. H. Merritt and wife to F. W. Jordan, lots 6 and '. in the sub division of block 7S5, Birmingham, the said property fronting 100 feet on the north line of Spruce street and extend ing back to Pine street.
 $1650-W. R. Stewart and wife to R. T. Kimble, lot II, in block 14. as shown on the map and survey of the Ensiey Development company's addition to Ensley.
 $12Oo-Th omas J. Mcdonald and wife to Lawrence J. Potts. the south east quarter of the southeast quarter of sec tion 10, township Is. range 3 west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
RANkIN-TUcK BANKRUPT.
Involuntary Petition Filed Against Lo-
 cal Paint Company.

petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed against the Rankin-Tuclk Paint company yesterday afternoon in the of flee of United States Clerk Charles J. AL 1ison. The petitioning creditors were Mid land Linseed company, John c. Marsh company and the American Window Glass company.
 The petitioners averred that the defend ant was unable to pay it's debts and has SC acknowledged. Tomlinson & Cullough, z. T. Rudulph and Lee J. Marx filed the petition as attorneys.
 The Rankin-Tucl Paint company has been in business in Birmingham for sev- eral years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
PRESCOTT WINS IN
 ORATORY CONTEST
Will Represent Howard College at State Contest to Be Held
 Laterin the Year.

John Arthur Prescott of Verbena won the oratorial contest at Howard college last night and thus becomes the chosen representative of this institution in the Alabama oratorial contest which will be held either in Selma or Montgom- cry. MT. Prercott's subject was ''So- cialism." His opponent in last nights contest was Joseph Eugene Cook, who spoke on "The Americanization of the World The members of the faculty of Howard college acted as judges in the contest which was held in the college chapel. Several musical numbers added to the pleasure of the occasion.
 The winner. MT. Prescott, also had the honor of being chosen last year as the orator of the class of 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
WILL VISIT HOSPITAL. Birmingham Medical Students Are Co., ing to Tuscaloosa Thursday.

The medical students of the Birming- ham Medical college, under the drec- tion of Dr. B. L. Wyman, will visit the Bryce Insane hospital at Tuscaloosa on Thursday.
 Dr. J. T. Searcy, the superintendent of the hospital, has agreed to open the doors of the great institution for the inspection of the students. He will personally con- duct them through it's every department. In addition to the students and Dr. Wy man, other well known physicians are ex- pected to visit Tuscaloosa on this oc- casion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
COLE PLACED IN JAIL.
Understood He Asked His Bondsmen
 to Surrender Him.

Henry Cole, who was for number of years deputy sheriff of Jefferson county, and who has been out on a bond of $5000 was surrendered by his bondsmen carry yesterday morning and was committed to the county jail. It is understood that the reason for this action was that an effort was made to force MT. Coles trial in the Bessemer city court yesterday morning while his attorneys were engaged in the trial of cases pending in the Birming- ham courts.
 In order not to be compelled to go to trial without his lawyers, 1t is claimed, MT. Cole asked his bondsmen to surrender him. Accordingly the action mentioned was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
charued With Takino Diamonds.

E. w. Dick, an employe of Brandes, the jeweler, is held on bond for trial Thursday. He is charged with taking diamonds from the establishment an1 pawning them in local shops. The ar- rest was made by Officers Cole and Williams. A number of valuable Jewels were also recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25

A dizzy, uncertain feel ing is one of the results of coffee drinking.
 Anyone so annoyed can find relief by quitting cof- fee and changing to Pos tum.
 Postum is made of wheat, which is a true food, and the bran-coat containing the phosphate of potash is included in this health beverage. This phosphate is used by na- ture in replacing wasted brain and nerve cells. Boil Postum to get the food values and tho flavor. .-I4l "There's 8 Reason.'l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Pearl Milton of Birmingham to Miss Mary Lee Davidson.
 Shaheen Sastfain of Birmingham to Miss Melladia George Hereika
 Andrew McCann of Helena to Mrs. Mary Carlin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
Fixing Scales of Prices.

Just how the laundries arrive at prices cannot be learned. It cannot be stated whether they estimate the cost entailed in washing a certain article, and then name the price, or whether they figure to lose a trihe in washing this article, and make big profit in the next. Wheth- CT or not there is laundry union, in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
THE WEATHER.

Washington, February 24-Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday: Alabama and Mississippi: Rain Tuesday, Wednesday fair. colder; fresh to brisk south winds, shifting to northwest
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25

reality. Is unknown, though it is known that the scales of prices are essential ly the same. There formerly was an organization of laundry men, but inquiry yesterday brought out the fact that this organization has no regular time of meet ing.
 There, evidently, is no ironclad agree ment among the proprietors of laundries as to what prices they shall demand, for while, as stated, the prices in the great majority of instances. are identical, in a few there is variance. For instance, the Imperial laundry will wash a shirtwaist for from 15 to 20 cents. while the Empire demands from 20 to 50 cents. The Ex- celsior, for washing a shirtwaist, de- mands from 20 cents up. And there are other eyau1nles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-25
Comparison With Montgomery.

Concernin$ the fact that the local laun- dries demand essentially identical prices for their labor, it is significant to note that the prices here as compared to those in Montgomery are practically on par The prices of the two cities on collars cuffs, shirts, etc., are identical For underclothing, Montgomery demands 1a cent per garment more than does Bir- mingham. Socks are 1 cent cheaper.
 The comparison in detail of the prices demanded in Birmingham and the prices of Montgomery, Nashville, Memphis, At lanta, New Orleans and other southern cities would undoubtedly be of interest, and in the general discussion of the laundry question, will probably be brought to light.
 Good Field for Laundries.
 It is admitted, that Birmingham, with its smoke. it's dirt it's murky atmosphere. made so by it's furnaces, ovens, and other forms of industrial development, is an ideal town for laundries.
 For that reason, the agitation of the laundry question should be of great fn- terest. Since Birminghams laundry bill is so enormous, it would be interesting to know whether the prices here are higher or lower than elsewhere. It would be interesting to know, too, If the average prices demanded by all laundries in the south. are the same. Then, in case the prices are essentially the same, 1t would be interesting to investigate with an object of finding out if all laundry prices are not too great.
 In other words, does the cost of laun- dring collar warrant the proprietor in demanding for his work 2h cents?3s Since demanding for his worw 2h cents7 Since should man pay 1-5 it's value to have it laundered?,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10

Another one of 6 rooms all furnished a
good buy at S235o.Oo. A payment
down balance on time.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10
Western Pacific Progress

The Western Pacific Railroad officials
have just forwarded to George j. Gould
and President E. L. Jeffrey OF the eom-
pany in New York a report on how work
on the new overland iue between San
Francisco and Oakland and Salt Lake
City is progressing.
Up To date 275 miles Of track have
been laid and 62O of the total 929 miles
have been graded. Sixteen miles Of
track have been laid thus year. The
grading and construction work under
contract are being done by E. P. & A .
l.. Stone Of Oakland, the Utah Con-
structlon con. pany Of Ogden and Nancy
Bros. & Co., of Winnemucca, Nevada.
The principal shops of the road, the
report states in addition, are to be built
at Sacramento, while minor shops are
to be located at division headquarters.
which have not yet been selected.
There are in use by the company
twenty locomotives, 500 ballast cars and
700 fiat cars.
A total OF seventy-five steel bridges
aggregatinR length OF 1855 feet, is
required ON the line, Or this number
seven have been completed. The road
is to have forty-three tunnels, of q total
length OF 45,342 feet. -Four OF the
longest of these tunnels are 1906 feet,
6,OO6 feet, 1864 feet and 4,2S7 feet, re-
spectively;
The tunnel work is about SIS per cent
completed and maximum grades OF
per cent are being adhered to for the
entire distance.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10
COULD NOT BE DIsHEARTENED.
One Mans Philosophy Rose Superior
to All Affections.

Browns cheerfulneSS wag q source of
wonder and admiration to his friends.
Either his religion or his philosophy
taught him to accept everything as a
wise dispensation. But then he had
large share of worldly goods, his
friends argued, and nothing but advcr-
5ity would shake his faith.
Therefore, when a promising crop
was washed away by flood the neigh
bors were much astonished to hear
MIN say: IT'S all for the best. | was
blest with an overabundance last
year" r. s'.
In the winter his house was burned
to the ground. To his neIghbors' SO.
licitations he calmly responded: "The
house never suited us anyway, so it
Is all for the best"
Other calamities befell Brown. hut
still he refused to be disheartened.
The climax came when he was in a
railroad accident. Both feet we're so
badly crushed that amputation was
necessary. -
sympathetic friends gathered from
all quarters. They dreaded to hear
the lamentations they were sure would
greet them, for even Brown could
hardly be expected to pass this lightly
by. =.
Guess you are pretty well dis.
couraged, aren't you, with both feet
cut on" ventured some one. do you
think this is all for the best?"
But Brown nodded his boad erotIi, n,
wanly, and said: -
They were always cold, anyway
Ladies' Home Journal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10
May Indict Bank Commissioners

A Carson dispatch Of the 9th to the
Reno Gazette says:
The Ormsby county grand jary is not
in session today, but is investigating the
affairs OF the Suite Bank and Trust
Company, and vii; convene tomorrow
morning.
1T ID reported in Carson, but the re &.
port cannot be confirmed, that when
the grand jury again reports 1t will re-.
turn indictments against the members
OF the state bank commission. Tie
bank commission consist OF Secretary Of
State Douglas, State Treasurer RYAN
and Governor Sparks.
There is much in diguation here as a
result OF a rnmor now prevalent thai
James 1. Shaw Of the rehabilitation
committee has been drawing a salary
for bis work and that he had already re
celved $500 in pay from the depositors
OF the State Bank and Trust COMPANY.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10
In the Matter OF the Estate OF
HIRAM CHASE, DECEASED.
Notice oil Sale Of Personal Property

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance OF
an order OF the Fourth judicial District Court
OF the State Of Nevada, In and for the County
OF Elko, made on the fifth day OF March, 1908. in
the matter Of the estate Of Hiram Chase, de-
ceased, the undersigned, administrator OF the
sell at private sale at the Chase Store in the
Town and County OF Elko, State OF Nevada, to
the highest bidder, for cash, gold coin OF the
United States, on Monday, the 30th day of
March, 1908, beginning OF the hour Of II O'Clock
in the forenoon of said day, all that certain
stock OF goods, wares, merchandise, In said
Chase store and warehouses. together with all
fixtures, necessities and conventenoes OF trade
now on said premises or used in connection
with said store business and now owned by
said estate. ...
Terms and conditions Of sale: cash, gold coin
OF the United States.
30. j. w. YOWELL,
Administrator as aforesaid.
OTTO II. WILLIAMS,
Attorney for Administrators.
Date OF hrst publication, March 5th, 1908.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10
Business Locals.

Proofs of Labor on mining claims for
sale at this office.
Blank Options to Purchase Mining
Claims for sale at this office.
Save those natural teeth. thereby re-
tain your facial expression. nr. Gill;
land &the dentist" Office over Drug
Store, Elko. ..........
Tie Elko County Abstract and Title
Gomim,y ire prepared to furnish guar
aDteed abst racis Of title Of any property
in Elko county.
Ramsdel, the photographer, has re-
oeived complete line Of the latest
picture mouldings and is now prepared
to frame all kinds of pictures at his
photograph gallery.
Mining Locations and Location Certi-
ficates for sale at this Office. These
blanks are in strict conformity with the
mining law passed by the last legis-
lature. Orders by mail will receive
prompt attention.
Have the Eiko County Abstract and
Title Company prepare an abstract OF
your property Many flaws in titles
are beng discovered by the company
every day, and property holders should
protect themselves agaibst them.
Ramsden has moved his photograph
gallery to his new building on Railroad
street, west Of the lumber yaro. lie has
the best equipped gallery ID the State
and is now prepared to take better pict-
ures than ever. Secure the shadow be-
fore the substance fades.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10

Notice Is hereby given that in pursuance of
an order Of the Fourth Judicial District Court
Of the State Of Nevada. in and for Elko County.
made on the 9th day Of February, A. d. 1908. In
and estate of Emma Amanda Reinlxin, minor.
the undersigned, guardian of the person
and estate OF said minor, will sell at private
sale, to the highest bidder, on the terms herein
said District Court, on Monday, the 30th day of
March, 1903, at the hour OF two o'clock in the
afternoon OF said day, at the Reinken residence,
on Court street, in the Town and County of Elko.
State of Nevada, all the right title. interest and
estate Of the said Emma Amanda ReinlIen. q
minor, to-wit, an undivided one-eighth interest
in and to the real estate comprising what is
known as the Reinken Ranch, in Lamoille Val
consisting of about 2,170 acres, more particu-
larly described as Sec. 90: the So Of Sec. 49, the
NE4 Of Sec. % and the NE4 of the NW4 of
Sec. %; the VIZ of Sec. 27 the NJ Of the NE4
the Ma OF the NE1 OF Sec 49, the NJ of Sec.
81; the W1F of the SW4 of Sec. "a: NJ of NEH
of SWI Of Sec. "a; also tract of 80 acres in
cluded in SEA of NE4 of Sec 49, all in Town
ian will at said time and place sell to the highest
bidder all of the share or interest of said minor
towit. ar undivided one-eighth interest in and
to all personal property on said premises
imp lemen IS. household furniture, etc,
and 400 head of cattle, more or less. and 18
horses, more less: all of said horses and cattle
being branded or marked with the Reinken iron
or mark. 49,
Terms and conditions of sale: cash. gold coin
of the United States. or credit of one year with
security to be approved and confirmed by said
Court. .. G .....
MINNIE II. REINEEN,
v Guardian as aforesaid
Attorney for Guatdiari ..ts
Date OF first publication. Feb. 20. 1903.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10

prices. 1t the present republican coz
gress had revised the tariff 90 that the
protected mouopolists would feel the
competition from abroad, the farmers,
at least, would be saving millions
month which is now absorbed by the
trusts. II you want to know what is
going to happen keep your eyes Exed on
the weather nan and the fRrmers.-
Exchange
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10

A good new house with bath room and
modern in every respect in fine To-
cation and 1t is cheap. Price $4,000.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10
Home Bakery

John Hunter has opened The Home
Bakery and ID prepared to furnish ireeh
bread, pies, cakee, etc., ON short notice
A II orders will receive pronptatte tou
Everything about the Home Bakery is
new aud up-to-date and fret .class
baker is in charge.
The proprietor hopes by fair dealing
and reasonable price TO secure q ehare
Of the public patronage.
Don't send your money away for piee
cakes and bread.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10

We have vacant lots in any part of TIA,
town and some bargains. Come in Boz
fore the rush starts.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10
Notice

Notice
To WHOM 1T May CONCERN:
Please take notice that hereafter /
will not be responsible for any contracts
made by or for goods purchased by 9. F.
Chapman in behalf Of the firm Of Cotton
& Chapman, conducting what is known
as the Q & G Saloon at Mizpab, Nevada!
r. CoTToN
Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 26, 1908.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10

The New Growth in Agriculture Mining ana
Railroad Building is causing Elko to have
great growth and this has but just started.
If you buy lots the HILL you WILL GER
tain1y MAKE MONEY. sf
The ELKO LAND & IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF EIKO.

In the matter of the Guardianship of the Person
and Estate of Emma Amanda Reinken. Minor
Notice OF Sale or Real and Personal Estate
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10

IN THE RIsTRLGT SQUIRT y[uR oET eth ToURTH
OF, NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE
COUNTY OF ELKO.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-10

We have another one that cuts 500 tons
Of hay, has $50 head of cattle, IS head
OF horses, good Improvements, we'll
equipped with tools and machinery,
fine water supply, house completely
furnished. If you are looking for a
money making proposition This is
your chance. ~ .,s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-07-24
DEMAND CHIEFS REMOVAL.

Firemen and Engineers Adopt ResoIu.
tons.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemer.
and Engineers, Mouse River Lodge, in
Regular Session, July 10, 190s.--We,
the members of this lodge, do hereby
declare ourselves greatly opposed to
the action Of the police officers of the
city of Minot and their treatment of
Fireman Mckay, who is an inoffensive
citizen of this city and an employee OF
the Great Northern Railway company,
and who was arrested and brutally
beaten by said officers without provo.
cation; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we protest against
their action in this case, and we ap.
peal to the city council and mayor to
remove the offending officers and ap.
point men in their stead who will rec
ognize the rights of peaceful citizen
to walk the streets of Minot without
fear of being assaulted; and be it fur.
Their
Resolved, That a copy of this be
spread upon the minutes of this mee;.
ing, and copy be printed in the Mi
not daily papers, and that a copy be
filed with the city council and mayor
Of Minot, N. D.
-Chas. Lee, Master.
Frank Smiley. Secretary.