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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
" Wizard .0f He Rails"
 EdhaYd H. H0Y7 ln10n Here
DECLINES TO GRANT INTERVIEW RETIREs EARLY-MAnY STARTLING RUMoRs OF PROBABLE PURPOSE WslT-wlL. INSPECT PROPERTIES THIS MORNING AND LEAVE FOR MEXICO PRESIDENTS HARAHAN AND HANSON IN THE PARTY.

.tral, and other local officials of the com the distinguished visitor, but their in- terview was very short. MT. Hartman sent word to the reporters present that he would be unable to comply with their requests for information
 Many Rumors Current
 While there will be no formal enter tainmeat of MT. Hartman he will meet this morning number of business men of the city. He will also go over the terminals of the Illinois Central and may inspect the local properties of other roads, notably, the Central of Georgia
 There have been almost innumerable rumors concerning the purpose of MT. Hartman in returning to the south so soon after his last visit to Atlanta, Sa- vannah and other Georgia cities. It has been reported that he comes to inspect the properties of the Birmingham Coal and Iron company and of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad which properties, 1t has been said he may take over and reorganze 1t is also reported that MT Hartman will look into the mat ter of acquiring the Seaboard, too, dur ing this visit to Birmingham. But what ever his plans and purposes are the great man of railroads is saying very little.
 His stay in Birmingham, it is pointed out, will be too limited to allow of an inspection O fthe properties mentioned, but it may happen that today he will be advised by agents and others in po- sition to speak authoritatively.
 Taft and Hartman.
 Of all the rumors there Ns but one which is known to be true. MT Harrf- man has stated that he intends to i'm prove the Central of Georgia Major Hanson, who is with MT. Hartman, states that this promise will be carried out. Just what these improvements will be and to what they will amount is un- known of course, but MT. Hartman has intimated that he is ready to spend S1O. 00o,OOO on this property if the states of Georgia and Alabama will abandon their anti-railroad policy and legislation.
 Loc ally and throughout the country there is great interest in MT. Hartman s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
GAZING EARTH IS
 CAUSING ALARM

A second caving-in of the ground near Twenty fifth street and Avenue yes terday afternoon has caused considerable alarm among the residents of the neigh borhood.
 The cave-in occurred under cottage at this corner. a space of about 15 feet square suddenly settling to a depth of over 10 feet. The pillars under the house rested just on the edge of the hole and the house only settled slightly. The oc- cupants, however, took no chances and immediately began moving the furniture out. short while afterward the house settled a little further.
 A short while ago there was a large caye-in in a field about g. block from this place, leaving an immense hole about 9 feet deep.
 Both spots appeared to be of firm earth and the cause of the caving-in cannot be accounted for
 There was also another cave-in near the Avondale cotton mills about six weeks ago which has caused considerable com ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
DAIRYMEN WILL
 HAVE ASSOCIATION

Pursuant to a call of a score of promi- nent dairymen all the dairymen of the state will meet in Birmingham next Wednesday for the purpose of organizing an Alabama Dairymen's association The object of the organization will be CO., operation and protecting the quality of milk. It will immediately become one of the most active organizations in the state and its promoters claim that it can do no little good. The meeting will be held in the Commercial club rooms at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Following is the call which has been issued:
 We, the undersigned dairymen of Ala bama, knowing milk and it's products to be one of the largest and most economi- cal items of food used in our state, and when produced in a sanitary condition to be the most nutritious and palatable. and as there is a great deal of money sent out of the state to purchase these products, desire for our own interest as well as for the interest of consumers and general welfare to produce the very best quality of these products and of sufficient quantity to supply our states demand
 III OIdcl lO uO lllS We llllHk II neceS- sary to organize a state dairy associa tion for cooperation amongst ourselves for education and also to cooperate with the dairy inspectors of the cities for the purpose of producing and selling only a good article and nothing but a good article shall be delivered to consumers.
 We ask you to meet with us on Feb ruary 17, 1909, at the Commercial club rooms in Birmingham for this purpose.
 Signed by w. E. Estes, N. B. Baker w. E. Matthews, c. l.. Chambers. | T Ridgeway, William Hardie, Jr.. all of Birmingham; c. H. Cowart, Troy; R. w Alexander, Prattville; John c. Lilly. Smith Station; M. J. Barrett. c. s. Gerreu. q Berlin, Thorsby; J. V. Hall. M. w. Hall. James; c. V. Lamar, Prattville: c. l., Thomas. Gold Hill; Jesse M. Jones, Mont gomery
 ''The meeting will begin promptly at 10 O clock in the morning. After the or ganization interesting programme has been arranged.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
MRS. BROWN WILL
 LECTURE TODAY

Grace NJ. Brown, the noted lecturer of Denver, reached Birmingham yesterday and received a few friends at her room in Hotel Eillman.
 She will lecture at 3 o'clock this after noon in Cable hall, 1916 Second avenue Success and opulence'' will be her sub ject and she will present the theme in the light of modern spiritual advance ment.
 Mrs Brown has experienced many of the vicissitudes of life. She has tasted or i'll health and deep sorrow She believes that health. success and opulence are within the reach of all. and that the bad, as primary force, has never and can never exist. and that such Is only dis turbed condition which can be righted by constructive thinking.
 Mrs. Brown will speak also at o'clock tonight in the same hall. and the general public Is cordially invited to hear her. She only invites a candid hearing of the truths she is giving to the world.
 Mrs. Brown expresses herself as de- lighted with the thorough going spirit of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14

Edward H. Hartman, owner of rail- roads, arrived in Birmingham last night over the Alabama Great Southern, the train having been operated as special
 With the great wizard of the railroads were J. T. Harahan, president of the Illinois Central Major Hanson, presi- dent of the Central of Georgia, General Manager Noise of the same road, and clerks and secretaries.
 MT. Hartman will remain in Birming ham until Il o'clock this morning, at which time he will leave for New Or leans and Mexico. He will remain for some time in the latter country.
 Mr. Hartman, having made a long trip in record time from Washington, by way of Bristol and Chattanooga, was exceedingly tired on his arrival, and was making preparations to retire. W. B. Leedy, vice president of the Illinois Gen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
Reduce Fat
 A Found a Day
Rengo Has Solved the Problem of Fat Reduction Without Starvation Diet
 or Tiresome Exercises.
We Gladly Send Trial Box Free
 to AL

We Gladly Send a Trial Box Free
 to All.
 Rengo is perfectly safe. You eat it like fruit or candy and easily and safely re- duce your fat a pound day.
 You will never need anything else to reduce yourself to perfectly normal form and size
 For sale by all druggists at s1 per full sized box, or by mail prepaid. by the Rengo company, 33l4 Rengo Bldg, De troit, Mich The company will gladly send YOU a trial package free by mail, if you write them direct to Detroit; no free nackages at drug stores.
 Rengo is for sale and recommended in Birmingham by Adams Drug Co.,, 1901 second avenue, Collier Drug Co.,. 109 North Twentieth street, Dewberry Drug Co.,, 2031 Second avenue, Duncan Drug Co.,. PIE South Twentieth street, B. B. Norton. 1920 Second avenue, John l.. Parker, Third avenue and Nineteenth street and Wood. ward building. Patton-Pope Drug Co.,, PIP North Twentieth street, DosterN North ington Drug Co.,. wholesale distributors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
METHODIST LAYMEN
 WILL MEET FEB. 20

A laymen's rally of the Methodist lay men of the city of Birmingham, the Bir mingham district and the North Alabama conference will be held in the First Meth odist church at Birmingham February 19 and 20, immediately after the close of the Presbyterian laymen's conference.
 Mr. John R. Pepper of Memphis, pres ident of the 1aymens missionary move ment of the Methodist Episcopal church, south; Dr. W. R. Lamberth and others will address the laymen at these meet ings.
 On Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Hillman hotel banquet will be given and addresses will be made by prominent speakers on the laymen's movement. Those wishing to attend this banquet should address T. M. Nesbitt. treasurer, woodward building, Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the probate court as follows:
 Mike White of Pratt City to Miss Hattie Payne. Anna Meyer.
 Fred E. Webster of Montgomery to Miss Belle Kidd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
Lahye1s File BTe1s M
 2He Judge Hundley Cause

the case. Immediately MT. Knox served his brief favoring Judge Hundley. The question of the briefs now appears to be settled, and there is no apparent req son why 'the matter should not be passed upon by the committee at any time.
 AS is known, the lawyers for Judge Hundey, by the agreement, were to have five days in which to reply to the brief of the lawyers opposing him. By declin- ing to accept these five days, therefore, five days have been saved, and as it was considered probable that the days remain ing of this session of Congress were too few to allow of the consideration by the Senate of the Hundey case, the preserv- ing of practically one week has caused the friends of Judge Hundley to rejoice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
THE JUDGES ATTORNEYS MAKE IMMEDIATE ANSWER AND THUS SAVE FIVE DAYS-NOW UP TO COMMITTEE.

The lawyers favoring Judge Hundley have declined to take advantage of the five days in which they were allowed to file answer to the brief of the lawyers opposing him.
 On yesterday Walker Percy and John P. Tilman, opposing the Hundley con- frmation, served John B. Knox, through local representatives, with their brief in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
MIDST THUNDEROUS ROAR OF CANNON
 WILLIAM Fl. TAFT TAKES BIRMINGHAM

THE PREsIDENTELEcT IS GREETED PEOPLE WHo IN RAINFALL, WILDLY PROMISE TO RETURN To BIRMINGHAM LONGER WsT-MR. TAFT SPEAKS OF THE PANAMA CANAL AND ITS GREAT VALUE THE SOUTH, AND STATES THAT WILL BE COMPLETED DURING NEXT ADMINISTRATION
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14

Two Negroes HeId.-Special Abent Combs of the Louisville and Nashville 'ailroad caught two negroes, thought to De brass thieves, in the Boyles yard late Friday night and placed them in the county jail. When arrested the ne- groes had two sacks of railroad brass. The negroes were Abe Baby and Glenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
THE WEATHER.

Washington, February 13.-Following is th4forecast:
 4abama-Rain Sunday; Monday fair, coler; moderate to brisk south winds, shlting to northwest.
 lssissippi-Rain Sunday, colder in ndh and west portions; Monday fair, mrh colder; moderate to brisk southwest tohorthwest winds
 he weather report for the 24 hours eriing at p. m. February 13, from the loAl office of the United States weather bfeau, Is as follows
 Mximum temperature .. .. .......... 66 Minimum temperature .......... 5I Man temperature .....--....... ol Nrmal temperature .. :. .......,... 4S Ecess since January 1, 1908 1.5l Pecipitation ............. 1.15 Ttal precipitation since Jan. l, 19OS.. 4.l4 Efficiency since January l, 19OS... 2.2I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14

Negro Kills Negro.-John Williams,
 negro miner, was shot and killed by i'm Bizell, also a negro miner early esterday afternoon at Mulga. The filling occurred as the result of row. Sizen bears the reputation around the mining camp as being a bad nigger." He was placed under arrest by a depu- V sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14
CITY ITEMS.

Improvement Association Meets.-The Est Lake School Improvement asso- ation will meet at the school building, sventy- sixth street and Sloss avenue, Tednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14

Herbert and Vance, high class musical act, Pastime this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14

Pearce to Preach.-W. c. Pearce of Chica go, the noted Sunday school work CT, who is to lead the conference of the International and Alabama Sunday School association workers to be held at the First Methodist church, begin ming this afternoon and continuing through Monday night, will preach at the Southside Baptist church this morn ing at IL o'clock
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
council has not been given power by

council has not been given power by
the charter to assess the intersections
to the abutting property, it would seem
that 1t is not within the power of any
property owner or individual to modify
or change the authority of the council
1t is the opinion of our general coun-
sci that the council has no greater
power than contained in the charter
Inasmuch as the contractor is COM
PEELED to receive in payment for any
work done in local improvement dis
tricts bonds against the property af-
fected, and said contractor must look
for payment of the bonds to the prop
erty affected only. and not TO the dis
trict or city, it is very essential that
the council should proceed exactly with
in the requirements of the charter
otherwise valid lien can not be placed
upon the property receiving the benefit
of the Improvement. Any property
owner in such case would be in posi-
ton to defeat the payment of said i'm
proyement. Such a risk we do not feel
justified in taking
VIE have been very DESTROYS of Sc
curing contracts in your city land have
expended time and money in the effort
to secure such contracts as would be
valid. We regret the unfortunate con-
ditions in which we find ourselves in
respect to these matters. The sole pur-
pose of this communication is to re-
cord reasons which have operated to
prevent us from making proposals at
this time.
Yours respectfully,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
AND BELASCO
HAVE Been PAC|F|ED
Theatrical War Has Not Nearly the
Serious Aspect 1t Had a Week
Ago-Who the victors Are
Is Not Certain.

NEW YORK, Nal l, The Shuberts
are the only independent opponents of
the Klaw Erlanger syndicate today.
Harrison Gray Fiske. the oldest and
most active enemy of the theatrical
trust, is said to have entered the field
and taken with him the allied inter-
ests. According to the terms of the
agreement, F'iske and Belasco have
right to book with any manager they
wish. Opinion varies as to whom the
victory belongs. Klaw q Erlanger
have arranged truce with their for
midable enemies while the independ-
ents are accorded the much desired
boc,si2~ rights.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01

amount Of total cost to be assessed
and levied upon and collected from
the property included within the local
Improvement district established FOR
the purpose of providing for the cost
of such local Improvement.
Our city charter contains this pro-
vision in Section 76: Assessment
districts may include such lands as
the council shall deem benefited by
the Improvement, provided that in
case of the Improvement of established
streets, sidewalks and alleys it shall
include only the land abutting the
proposed improvement mad running
back therefrom 12O feet or less The
preceding section providing for the
establishment of assessment districts
contains a provision that the council
may contribute from the general fund
any portion of the cost of he improve
men if the council deem the improve
ment to be not only of local but Of
general benefit to the whole city.
I'VE are of the opinion that the cost
Of street intersections can not be
charged to the property of the dis
trict"
1t would seem apparent, therefore,
that it is beyond the scope or power
of any municipal corporation to levy
an assessment or place lien upon any
property in any manner other than
specifically set forth in the Charter or
general laws governing such corpora
ton. 1t is quite possible that it might
be held that in view of the fact that
the property owners had agreed to pay
for the intersections that they would
be estopped from objecting to the coun-
ell levying assessment against their
property for said intersections, yet
this is a question that must be passed
upon by the courts before final settle
mont. And in view of the fact that the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
RUN RELAY RACE
FIFTY TWO MILES
Boys Of the Portland Y. M. C. A. and
the Chemawa Indians In Long
Distance Run From Salem
to Portland.

SALEM, May 1.-The relay race of
50 miles from Salem TO Portland be-
tween hte Chemawa Indian training
school and the Y. M. c. A. of Portland
started at 9:02 o'clock this morning
when Governor Benson said Co to
Amos Smoker, representing Chemawa
and D. Cooper, for the Y. NJ. C. A.
They ran the first five miles. When
they left the capitol building Smoker
was four feet feet in the lead. The
runners are carrying the following
message from Benson to Mayor Lane,
of Portland.
1.-The state of Oregon sends greetings
to Portland, the beautiful. sure Win
ner of the race of the cities of the
northwest -
The winner gets a beautiful low
ing cup.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01

Essex. She and her son, after years of
almost squalid poverty and misery,
will have all they want, but so broken
is Lady Petre by her past troubles that
she has told her friends that the good
times have come too late for her. She
has been for years living in her tiny
fiat with a general servant to wait
upOp her
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
For Violating Ordinance.

Ben G.. Holt was arrested at 8
o'clock last night by Patrolman Ben
Allen on the charge of violating the
automobile speed ordinance. He put
up $40 bonds for appearance in JUS
tice McKinney's court this afternoon
at 4 o'clock. Mr.. Holt. in speaking Of
his arrest last night, said he would be
willing to pay SO to find Walla
Walla policeman more than. four
blocks from Main and Alder streets
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Roosevelt Wants a Lion.

iNAIROBI, May Reports received
here today from Roosevelt's camp in
Alau Mills indicate that Roosevelt in
tends to remain there until he bags
lion. He spent yesterday tracking a
big black named lion which eluded him
Kermit spent the day shooting ga
ZelleS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Trout Season Opens.

SAN FRANCISCO, May Hun
dreds of fishermen have been whip
ping the trout streams of California
today, which is the formal opening OF
the season. 1t was the occasion of ex-
cursions from all parts of the state.
One of the most elaborate trains out
of this city was a string of Pullmans
chartered to take a number of the San
Francisco Fly Casting club to their
club house on the Truckee river.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
LADY Petrs Gets Fortune.

LONDON May 1.-The new Lady
Petre. whose mother, the late Mrs.
George Cavendish Taylor, was once
the most brilliant American heiress in
London. came into her own today. She
and her 17-year- old son, Lionel. took
possession of thornton Hall, the beau
tiful old seat of the Petre family in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Almost a Joke.

SACRAMENTO, Cal May with a
smile, and refusing the attendance of
a priest. Antonio Gippola, a Sicilian,
was hanged this morning at the Fol-
som prison for the murder of Joseph
Piraino. It's all right. boys" he
shouted, as the trap was sprung.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01

theater on the university of Califor-
mia campus, according to an an
nouncement confirmed at the univer-
sity. President Wheeler, of the uni
versity, will join Roosevelt in Berlin
in the fall.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Arrested for Vagrancy.

were arrested this morning by Officer
Thomas Doyle and booked at police
headquarters on the charge of vag
rancy They will be given a hearing
in Justice McKinney's court this after
noon at o'clock.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Widening Fifth Avenue.

NEW YORK, May 1.-The city be-
gan today the widening of Fifth ave-
nue. at points where property oWnesr
have not alerady removed their en-
croachments. The line is drawn at the
house front line. The work began at
Forty seventh street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Jap Ships Arrive.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-The
Jap training squadron comprising the
cruisers Aso and SOya, passed through
the Golden Gate at 9:15 o'clock this
morning, accompanied by an imposing
escort of American ships which joined
them outside the gate, after the arri-
val from San Pedro.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Press Admitted.

PEKING, May 1.-Press represent
atives were admitted today to witness
the funeral services of the late en-
peror and the late Empress Dowager.
This is, thefir ST time the press has
been allowed to view the sacred rites
of a royal Chinese burial
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Crew Was Saved.

SAULT STE. MARIE, May Cap
tain Pringle arrived here today and
confirmed the report that the steamer
Aurania sank Thursday during the
storm on Whitefish bay. The crew was
saved.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
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PLANNED SLAUGHTER.

CONSTANTINOPLE, May l. I
+ Correspondence found in the pal 4
+ ace today proves conclusively I
+ that the deposed sultan planned I
general massacre, April 25, and 4
+ that the capture of the city, April I
+ "a prevented it.
+ + j. i. 4. I. 1. + + + !. + 4. + + 1
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Fined $40 Each,

F. W. Hass and William Mason,
who We're arrested Thursday night on
the charge of fighting, were fined $40
each in Justice McKinney's court yes
terdav afternoon. The fines were paid
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
New Railroad COMPLETED.

JOLIET, ILL.,, May 1.-The interur-
ban electric line between Joliet and
Chicago Heights by the Joliet &
Southern Traction company, was COM
Melted tOday
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
C,tskilI Ao,Ieduct.

NEW YORK, May livery active
work has been begun on the Catskill
aqueduct Today 5000 men are en-
ployed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Santa Cruz Doubles License.

SANTA CRUZ, Calf. May 1.-The
rates for saloon licenses was raised
today from $500 to $500 per year All
saloons were also required to nail up
their back doors.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
Roosevelt to Talk.

BERKELEY, Cal, May Roosevelt
Will make his first public speech when
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01
WARRENS HOLD UP

Continued From Page One.)
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-01

Yours respectfully,
WARREN CONSTRUCTION co