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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
ARRANGING FOR
 HOLINESS UNION

Over 1000 members of the Holiness uniou will attend the annual convention of that body which is to be held in Birminghanr October 20-25, according to the Rev. J. F. Sampley, a Methodist evangelist front Meridian. Dr. Sampley arrived in Br- ;ningham yesterday morning and is en- thusiastic over the prospects for a sue- cessful convention and the great growth of the union.
 There will be many features of this convention, one of the special ones being stunning parties which will be held aft CT the night sessions, beginning at Il o'clock. J. D. Upchurch of Arlington, Texas, will be in charge of these trips and much good Is expected to result from them.
 Local members of the Holiness union are busy arranging the details of ths convention. and everything is very nearly complete for converting. Among the per sons down on the programme are some of the most eloquent and successful Christian workers in the south coming from all of the different denominations of the Protestant faith.
 With 1000 members of the union in at- tendance on the convention together with other visitors attracted to Birmingham by it the total number of visitors will undoubtedly reach a large figure. It will be the second large convention to be held in Birmingham during October, the an- nual convention of the state league of postmasters of the fourth class with sev eral hundred members being held here next week, while several smaller con- ventions are also billed for Birmingham during this month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
SHOWS IN PLACE
 DOWN THE LINE

The big line of Frank P. Spelman s amusements arrived late yesterday morn- ing at the fair grounds, but by nightfall confusion had suddenly turned by magic into, order. During the morning the tents went up, while big corps of men ran hither and thither with the apparatus But it was like the moving picture of a mud figure. Now the loans roar in their cages, the Merrimac is ready to set forth with guns loaded against the Monitor, the ghost Is ready to walk the walls in the ghost show, and the educated fieas are prepared to do all their marvellous tricks.
 The educated flea tent will be crowded all the time. The adroit performances of these little animals cannot be compre- hended until they are seen. Everything is ready for the opening this morning. the tin horns are echong, and the baby ele- phant Is awake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
THEATRE MEETING.
pr. Luther Little , Speak to Men Only at the Majestic Jmorrow Afternoon.


 The Young Mems Christian associa- tion is arranging for gr2st meeting for men only at the Majeiaic theatre tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. Dr. Luther Little of Fort Worth, Tax, who has an extensive reputation as c pulpit orator and as an evangelist, VIII de- liver the address Man in Religion" will be his theme. Dr. Little has ad- dresesd great audiences of men in many cities and it Is said the men cf Birmingham will be fortunate in hav> aag the opportunity of hearing what iA considered by many his strongest and most helpful lecture.
 pr. Little is here as one of the speakers int the Baptist evangelistic campaign and has had remarkable sue cess. Mir. and Mrs. A. D. George, the noted gospel singers, will have charge of the music singing several selections and conducting the choir singing. The meeting will begin at o'clock and the doors will open at 2:30. Admission is free and all men are invited.
 county is an adequate supply of cheap water for manufacturing purposes This is a problem of interest to Bessemer, Ensley and Birmingham, abd the bal dnce or the county. It can De iued1L with far more efficiently by one great and financially strong county like Jeff ferson than 1t could by two separate and distinct counties.
 For these and other reasons 1t seems to me that it would be a grave mis- fortune for the people of Birmingham and of the entire county if the pro- posed new county should become a real ity.
 If the amendment is adopted, not only in this section, but in other sec tons of the state, the ambition of towns desiring to become county seats will result in bitter local contests and political strife.
 While the proposed new county would draw largely from the wealth, area and population of this county, it would by no means diminish propor- tionately the expense of county admin istration."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
AMUSE MENTS.
Norman Hackett Here Today

An even dozen officers of the Alabama National Guard will be at the Jefferson theatre tonight to witness Norman Hack ett's production of Classmates" in which Mir Hackett will also be seen at a matinee performance this afternoon. The local military men will go as the guests of MT. Hackett, and Manager Douglas has artistically decorated two of the lower boxes for the occasion. The pres ence of the local miltiamen will not only be a tribute to MT. Hackett, but will help preserve the military spirit of the first act of the play, scenes of which are laid at West Point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
RAIN LETS UP AND FINE DAY PROMISED

After tantalizing the earth beings of Greater Birmingham for two days by the steady playing on them of the cold watey spray Jupiter Pluvius began to loosen his grip on the nozzle late yes terday afternoon and by ' o'clock last night he had been put to rout by a small edition of Fair Winds family, which circulated about the streets and alleys, crept under the caves and rat tied the doors and windows and carried the youngsters into q dreamland full of hobgoblns.
 As the wind blew the water and mud began to disappear and with fate weather forecast of fair and warmer, today promises to be one of the pret- tiest of the month. A little sunshine will be all that Is needed to put q finishing touch on the work of the wind and the afternoon will probably be just the kind of weather for foot ball. while the fair grounds will un- doubtedly be swarming with people from the time the gates open this morning until the last car tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
AUTO DELIVERY
 COMPANY FORMED

Birmingham is to have an automobile delivery company, to be owned and op- erated by local men,
 Application for a charter was filed in the office of the probate court yesterday afternoon by the Automobile Livery com pany, which proposes to conduct a gen. eral transfer business with automobiles and to maintain and operate garage in this city. The authorized capital stock of the new corporation is $50O0, and 1t will begin business with s4OOO worth of stock subscribed and paid up.s
 The officers and directors of the com pany are H. T. Shoup, president; N. O. Tyler, vice president H. Lee Brown, treasurer, and A J. Morgan, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
HOG PENS FULL
 OF FINE SWINE

The exhibit of swine at the Alabama state fair is the best thing in the stock line They take the premium for beau ty The hog pens are all full and the grunt of fattened thoroughbreds goes up constantly. One hog is so fat and car ries a load of so many pounds that he is obliged to pant with his mouth wide open, and when he lies down has to be assisted to his feet. There are over 150 hogs on exhibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
Heaby McYease Sh0Dn M
 Birmingham Tax Values

The city is now ready to receive the citys taxes. which become delinquent January 1, at which time interest at per cent, with fee of 50 cents. will ae- crue.
 Mir Eustis said yesterday: "If a man wishes to examine any assessment he must do so before December l, as the tax book will be in continual use after that date. There will be no description of property given on receipts issued from December 15 to the date of delinquency
 After delinquency unpaid tax assess ments will be certified to the register in chancery and all property on which the taxes remain unpaid will be sold by the register under a decree of the chancery court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
At the Bijou.

''Busy Izzy's Doodle" will close a very successful week at the Bijou theatre with a matinee this afternoon and perform ance tonight The show has pleased Bijou patrons and the attendance has been large. MT. Sidney is a comedian of unique methods who never fails to enter tain and he has the support of a large company, including Carrie Webber and several other clever people. The staging of the piece has been done on an elaborate scale and the musical numbers are put on with brilliancy Next week the Bijou will offer Yorke and Adams in Playing the Ponies,' a rollcking musical show. These two comedians are very popular in Rirmin gham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Carmott Hixon.

yesterday morning at o'clock at 341 North Fifty third street. Funeral ser- vices will be held at the residence this afternoon at o'clock and interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery. The Rev. pr. Crouch, pastor of the Woodlawn Baptist church.. will off, ciate.
 The deceased Vas a steamboat man and formerly resided in Texas, coming to Birmingham three weeks ago. ne Is survived by two brothers, c. c. and F. D. Hixon, both of whom reside here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
New Train on Queen and Crescent.

Birmingham Is especially fortunate in q new connection out of Chattanooga which will save travellers considerable time. A new train on the Queen and Crescent will be put on to connect with train No. 6, leaving Birmingham at 4:05 p. m. This train will leave Chattanooga at 945 p. m., arrive Cincinnati a. m. and will connect with all early morning trains out of Gin cnnati. This will become effective Oc- tober IS, when the new schedules are in- stalled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
Jesse Hampton Smith.

Jesse Hampton Smith, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Smith, died Thursday night at the family residence, 8913 Third avenue, south. The re- mains will be sent to Fort Payne, Ala, at 6:25 o'clock this. morning byNLige Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10

Due to natural growth in the way of in- creased valuations, and to the fact that much additional territory has become part of the city since 1907, the tax assess nents of this year, and the tax eolec- tions show a marked increase. The fig ures follow
 Assessment, 1907, $2S,71QO54; 1908. s37144,- O59
 Taxation 1907, s2s7, 100 54; 1908, ss7l, 40. 5s.
 This years tax books were completed yesterday. City Tax Collector Eustis states that the increase is in no respect due to the increases in property as made by the state back tax commission. These increases, he states do not become effec- tive until another year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
reen Undertaking G
CEMENT BURIAL
 VAULTS.

Vault takes place of box in grave. Air tight, water proof, admits no dampness, indestructble. For sale by undertakers. See it. Call Bell phone 1901, North Birmingham. s-19-4t-sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 9.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and warmer Saturday and Sunday; light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10

the public eye at the entrance to the tent, and she will entertain great throngs all during the fair.
 The exhibit of bantam chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and special exhibition of col lie dogs, complete and round off the most valuable domestic animal show ever seen in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10

Automobile insurance in the Aetna is safe. George c. Oli- yer, Gen. Agt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10

Weather report for 24 hours ending D. m., October 9. Local office United States weather bureau. Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
SACRED CONCERT WILL
 BE FEATURE TOMORROW
Special Fire Department Ready For Any Emergency at the Grounds. The $10,ooo Hen Will
 Arrive Today.
PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.

a. m.--"Down the Line" shows open.
 Il a. m.-Stock judging in 2 arena. p. m.-Band concert in grand 2 stand.
 2 D. m.-Running race. to 3 D. m.-Hardy, high wire walker, Flying Valentines, Spell mans bears, high school horse 2 exhibition.
 3:15 D. m.-Running race. 3:30 D. m.-Dare Devil Schreyer in death defying dive.
 D. m.-Mat Gay dives Down the Line" and the 20 big midway shows continue in full blast until midnight.
 7:45 D. m.-Band concert at the : grandstand.
 S;15 p. m.--All free amusements 2 and grand fire works.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yester- day as follows:
 w. R. Ives of Anniston to Miss Claude Taylor
 R. J. Turner of Mulga to Miss Ethel Nicholas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10
Great Interests Affected.

'"The new county would doubtless take in that part of the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad companys main line south of Graces Gap. If so, the people liv ing in the proposed new county below Oxmoor would have to come to Birming ham and go from Birmingham to Bes- semer to reach the county seat.
 "The great coal deposit of Jefferson county lies in the southwestern part Of the county, extending from somewhat below Ensley to the Warrior river In this territory the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, the Birming- ham Iron company and other industrial companies will in the early future open a number of new coal mines at which thriving coal mining towns will be built The railroads opening up thls section of country will probably not pass through Bessemer, but this sec tion of the country would be com prlsed within the new county, and the people from it, to reach the county seat would have to come to Birming ham and then go to Bessemer; so that instead of the proposed new county making the county seat more accessi- ble to what is now the south ern end of Jefferson county 1t would certainly be much less accessible to a large portion of the population in that territory.
 "The proposed new county would necessitate the building of an expen- sive court house at Bessemer. although the present court house facilities are adequate for the entire county.
 "Furthermore, the interests of all sec tions of this great county are the same It is great coal and ore producing territory, and will be the center of great manufacturing operations. For business reasons it would appear to be a blunder to cut the county in two.
 Uniform Sanitary System.
 At large expense a splendid system of sanitary sewerage has been built as county enterprise. This could hardly have been done had the new county been in existence, as the sewerage sys- tenn would lie in the territory of both counties; and certainly 1t is desirable that this sewerage system and the ex- tensions which will be necessary should be under the control of the officials of one county.
 "One of the greatest business prob lems which must be dealt with in the early future by the people of Jefferson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-10


 ern part of the county, as parties and Wit nesses to lawsuits, to assess and pay thelr taxes and on the various missions call ing citizens of the county to the county courthouse, will be forced to go to bes- semer to transact business of this char acter instead of coming to Birmingham If these people are forced to go to Bes- semer on business to be transacteda at the county seat, they will of necessity do a large amount of trading there, ana as d result large amount or business which has for generations belonged to Birming- ham will be diverted to Bessemer.
 All Proud of Bessemer.
 q have watched with interest and pride the growth and energy of Bes- semer, and am anxious to see 1t grow and prosper. 1 would be glad to see new furnaces and industrial plants located there; but I do not think the business people of Birmingham should supine- ly acquiesce in this effort to build Bes- semer up at the expense of Birming- ham.
 The proposed new county would create a number of valuable political of fees, but the chief motive which has kept this movement alive for years has been the supposed business advantage to Bessemer from the trade which 1t would receive as the result of being a county seat. If Bessemer Is fighting for the proposed new county because of the supposed commercial advantage that would result from 1t, and if these com mercial advantages to Bessemer will be at the expense of Birmingham, then certainly the people of Birmingham should vigorously oppose the creation of the new county, and should oppose the adoption of the constitutional amend ment which would permit the creation of the new county.
 Neither the creation of additional political offices nor the comm ereial ad- vantages to Bessemer from the creation of new county would seem to be good reason for the dismembernent of existing counties. The soundest argument wh&h is ordinarily advanced in favor of the creation of new counties is that the in- habitants of portions of existing counties do not have convenient transportation facilities to reach the county seats Of eX- isting counties, and are put to too much trouble and expense in attending court and in visiting the county seat for the assessment and payment of taxes, and other purposes. No such argument can be advanced in favor of a new county with Bessemer as it's county seat. As stated, there is not a county in the state where the inhabitants of all parts of the coun- ty can reach the county court house with the facility with which the inhabi- tants of Jefferson county can reach Bir- mingham.
 we have a costly and commodious court house, adequate for the transaction of the business of the county. Nine we'll paid judges sit in this court house to expedite the litigation of the county. If a new county is created at the expense of this county, there will not be enough business left in the county to keep all of these judges occupied.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
Mercur Gold Camp Shows More Life

A little more life than usual has char
acterized operations in the Mercur gold
district during the past year, even
though the Sacramento company has
done nothing. The Consolidated Mer-
cur company has had very good year.
and, now that its mill changes have ali
been made and paid for, and now that
new bodies of ore are being opened m
IN the Backyard portion of the COM
pany's possessions. the prospects for a
return to the dividend list during the
coming twelve months are good in
deed
Ine misunderstanding companv n
combination of local and Boston talent
which includes the Derns on this end
and other Consolidated Mercur inter-
ests on the other. took over the old SIM
shine property during the year and or
canned to operate it. George II. Dern
manager of the Consolidated Merc,,y
properties. is at the head of the prone
sition, and he promises to have the min
on the property thoroughly overbaulad
ana coupled up with his new slime
treaung process, now working So s,,c-
cessfully in the Consolidated Nerc,,,.
miii' by the end of February. The SIM.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
Scranton Mining and SmeIter Company

II is one thing TO have a mine and
quite another to make il yield I'D what
there is in it. That is where the mining
expert and the exceptional manager
comes in. There is no better illustra-
ton of the worth of the man with the
combination of mining sense. as it
might be called. and who. at the same
time. has the business management de-
Neloped 10 the modern idea, than in inc
case of the Scranton Mining & Shelter
company.
More than eight years ago the prom
erty OF this successful company was
known to be valuable. But nobody had
been found to prove it. Then came Mr..
a. n. Dunyon. the now general manage,
of the company. There were hardy
any indications of ore when he took
hold of the affairs of the company. Bur
it was not long before he made things
look different. Now the directors of
the company leave everything to his
Initiative and his final say-so. They
have done this because he has proven
that there is one. of the best mines In
the state in the property which is
owned by the company.
The Scranton mine has a peculiar
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27

combination of both lead and zinc ores
II is one of the best producers OF me
state Tor its size. and the expectations
OF the management have been realized
TO the fullest extent in the developmery
of the property.
The Scranton mine of North Tintic is
one or Utah's most notable producers
II is especially notable for the reason
that IT produces both lead ores and zinc
ores in paying quantities, and in neithe,
class are the two metals associated "a
any appreciate extent in the same ore
The mines lead ores are shipped to the
smelters of Salt Lake, but to find a
market for the zinc ores IL has beg-,
necessary to ship them to eastern kan
SaS.
The Scranton mine consists of a group
of about thirty claims, over twenty OF
which are patented
The Scranton's large ore bodies lie
in the bedding planes of Iimestons.
alongside of ore-bearing assures. Dur
ing the past year the company has
been devOting the greater part c< lis
energy in prospecting and follow 'ne
downward the several ore channels
found IN assures. The ore chalmers
found in assures exhibit with theoreti-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
Silver King Consolidated Mining Company

The property of this company is To-
| Gated in the Park City district and rep
| resents the consolidation of several inn
portant groups, largely surrounded by
the extensive territory of the Silver
/ King Coalition Mines company
The working shaft of this property
has vertical depth of 1900 feet, with
drifts from the LOO and 1900 levels.
which have quite extensively developed
several exceptionally well defined min
eralized assure that, judged by their
present character. cannot fail to lead
to the ore bodies at the intersection of
the assures with the ore bearing con-
tact of the district
In the earlier stages of the develop
ment of this property the great obsta-
cle-since eliminated-was the excessive
flow of water encountered in the sink
ing of their shaft, which rendered the
progress of development much slower
and more expensive than under normal
conditions. Upon the advent of last
years panic, this property, like most
others, suspended operations, and dur
ing that period an inspection of the
workings revealed the fact that this
water, which had always required con-
slant pumping, had now found its own
underground outlet.
This sudden disappearance of the wa
ter led the management to make certain
Investigations, which incidentally
brought out facts that warranted the
institution of proceedings in the United
States court against the neighboring
Silver King Coalition Mines company,
and the obtaining from that court of an
order for a full survey and inspection
of the underground workings of the
Coalition company. The facts revealed
by the resulting survey led to the belief
that the interests of the Silver King
Consolidated company had been very
largely encroached upon by the defend