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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Commission Government.

From the Kansas City Times.
It has created new civic pride.
It has established a new standard OF
public morals in municipal affairs.
1t has removed the municipal business
from the realm of ward politics.
1t has enforced the laws and establish
ed order and decency in the civic life.
IT has kept the cities out of debt while
it increased the efficiency of the public
service.
1t has added to the public improve
ments In every city and at the same
time has reduced the taxes of the citi-
Zens.
1t has made 1t possible for the people
to secure improvements when they were
needed and has eliminated the gcircumlo-
cution office in the administration of the
peoples business.
How many citizens of Kansas City,
Kans.. want to vote against a govern
ment that accomplshes all these things
for city, in addition to the perpetual
protection 1t gives the people against the
franchise grabbers and the professional
politician?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
MOSQUITOES TIE UP TOWN.
Put Workmen to Flight at Millville, NJ
j., and Obscure the Sun,


j., and Obscure the Sun.
Millville IN. j. Dispatch to the New
York Press.
Mosquitoes are so numerous here that
business practically has been suspended
They invaded one of the largest glass
factories, where 200 men were at work
blowing glass, and drove the men out.
Freight brakemen on the Maurice river
railroad also were put to flight last
night by the voracious insects, which
flew by millions from the adjoining
swamps There were times today when
the pests were so thick In this town that
the sun was obscured. "Smudges" or
smoke fires are going in all sections.
Horses and cows have been corralled in
the barnyards, and "smudges" are kept
burning on the windward side Of the in
closures so the smoke will prevent the
insects eating the animals alive.
The local supply of netting has been
exhausted, and hurry orders for more
have been sent by wire to Camden and
Philadelphia Not in years have the
mosquitoes been so numerous or so
bloodthirsty. For two hours after the
swarm invaded the glass factory the 200
men tried to fight 1t Off. Finally the
mosquitoes became so thick the tortured
men could not see the melting pots or
the glass at the end of the blowpipes.
1t also was discovered that much of the
glass blown was so full Of the insects
that 1t was unmarketable. The chief
trouble, however, was the torture to
which the men were subjected, as they
were only partly clad.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
CORPORATION TAX
FIRMLY DEFENDED
Attorney General Wickersham
Answers Criticism
ALL OBJECTIONS ARE MET
Wickersham Declares That Corpora
tons Can Very Easily Keep Cor
rect Accounts and Pay the
Tax Very Easily.
ALL OBJECTIONS ARE MET

Washington, July 17.-Declaring that
any corporation which keeps just and
true books of accounts" can make up the
returns required by the proposed corpora
ton tax law and meeting other attacks
on that measure, Attorney General Wick
ersham today made public letter he has
written to Wall street firm of ac-
countants who challenged some provis-
ions of the proposed laws as absolutely
impossible Of application" and others as
violative of all the accepted principles Of
sound accounting.
The firm addressed is DeLoitte, Plender,
Griffiths & Co. Mr.. Wickersham adj
vises them that the objections they made
are entirely insufficient to support such
a conclusion as they express.
Attorney General Wickershan. who
framed the corporation tax amendment to
embody the administration views, meets
the objection of the accountants in de-
tail.
He points out that the proposed law
does not impose a tax upon profits"
but upon 1.-The entire net Income over and
above 5000 received by the corporation,
the stock company or association or in
all sources during such year"
TT has been the uniform practice of
the, government in framing up revenue
bills" he adds, Ito require the tax to
be paid on a fixed date, and 80 far as I
have been able to ascertain in every in
stance the tax is imposed for the calen-
dar year ending December 81 Such was
the income tax law of 1904 It may be
announcement, but 1t is certainly not i'm
possible for any corporation which keeps
just and true book of account to make
up q return such as that as required by
the proposed law, particularly as the re-
turn requires statements of actual re-
cefpts and payments and not as you rec
ommend in your communication of ex-
penses incurred interest accrued and
losses 'ascertained.'
You next object that the proposed
law authorizes the deduction of 'ex-
penses actually paid and you contend
that this should be changed to read
expenses actually incurred The bill was
purposely framed to deal with receipts
and disbursements made within the year
for which the tax was to be imposed
and the words actually paid were en-
ployed advsedly. The same may be said
with respect to losses actually sustained
and interest actually paid The theory
of the trainers of the bill in this respect
differs from that which you advocate"
The Attorney General says he cannot
agree that there is any confusion what
ever between income and income re-
ceived' He adds:
Gross income. in clause 2, obviously
and necessarily means gross income
ceived,' the tax is imposed by clause l
upon the entire net income above 5000
received from all sources during the year.
By clause 2, 'sucn net income Is to be as
certained by deducting from the gross
amount of the income from all sources
ha md oh
question whether that meant gross in
come recepted' his doubt would be re-
moved by provisions in paragraph Of
clause g."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
A NEW BICYCLE FIRM.

1t will be a pleasant surprise to the
friends of Mr.. George Barr, who for
number of years has been associated with
the Birmingham Arms company, to learn
that he has rendered his resignation to
that firm in order to take a partnership
with Mr.. Ped A. Hickman. Although Mr.
Hickman has been in business but few
months, he already has one of the best
bicycle businesses in town. His friends
assured him success from the start, but
his business has already outgrown their
most optimistic prediction.
The new firm will be known as the
Hickman Barr Cycle company. They will
enlarge their shop and install 1t with the
most modern and up-to-date machinery.
Both men are mechanics of unusual abil-
ity and experience, so they will be able
beyond doubt to do the very best repair
work in the city. They will carry a
magnificent line of high-grade bicycles
and supplies at a medium price. Their
speciality will be bicycle repairing. but
will also do a general repair business,
such as sharpening lawn mowers. putting
rubber tires on baby buggies. etc. The
Arm will be located at the old stand, 407
North Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
The Front Doors of London.

From the London Sketch.
A stroll through the streets and squares
of the more modish quarters of town re-
veal the fact that our front doors are
fearfully and wonderfully painted now
adays. The portal of bridal white, which
would have made our grandmothers cry
out at our extravaganza, Is not only COM
mon, but comparatively innocuous But
what shall be said of those Of salmon
pink, orange and pea green which meet
the eye as well as those of a piercing CO.
bait blue and exc of turquoise? Some
of these doors, to be quite candid, have
a monstrously raldsh air, and yet you
will find them in the houses of sober
citizens, such as dentists, doctors and at
torneys, who presumably have no banker
ing after Dionysiao revelries. 1t must
be the painters and decorators who, left
to their wild imaginings while the family
secretes itself out of town. literally paint
the town red, blue and peach color.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
FULL PUBLICITY.
Law Should Not Permit Favoritism of
Anv Kind

No corporation tax law should be en-
acted which leaves the matter of publ
city to the discretion of any Federal
official, whether President or department
clerk. This country has had enough per-
sonal government.
The act of February rs, 1903, creating
the bureau of corporations, provided that
the Information obtained through its in
vestigations 'or as much as the Presi-
dent may direct, shall be made public
What has been the result? Corporations
have been investigated when 1t suited the
within of the President TO have them in
vestigated Information has been made
public when it suited his purposes to
make it public. There has been no ade-
quate publicity as to the affairs of the
great corporations in general, but there
is lodged with the President of the Uni
ted States the most powerful instrument
of favoritism and oppression known to
free government.
The publicity should be automatic. like
the publicity of any other tax roll, which
is matter of official record and open to
inspection.
We do not mean tina, an army of Fed
eral investigators ought to be turned
loose to pry into the books of every cor
poration but sworn reports should be
demanded which will, as Mr. Taft said.
possess the government and the stock
holders and the public of the real busi-
ness transactions and gains and profits
of every corporation" These statements
should be public records. If there is rea-
son to believe that any of these sworn
reports are false, investigation can be
made of them, as is made of other acts
of suspected criminality. If proofs be
found that the reports are false there are
grand juries and courts-and peniten-
tiaries. But let there be no secrecy as
to the records.
Better no corporation tax at all, better
a sale of bonds to overcome the deficit In
the revenues than a system Of discre-
tionary publicity which gives to any gov
eminent official, high or low. the power
to publish or to suppress the truth as
1t may suit his own purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
WRIGHTS' A|RSHIP
SAILS SMOOTHLY
Best Record In Flight Is Made
Since Trials Began
CONDITIONS ARE IDEAL
Wright Brothers Are Very Well
Pleased With the Flight and
They Are Heartily Congrat-
uated by Their Friends,

Washington, July 17-After many mis-
haps the new Wright aeroplane today
successfully navigated the air.
Making the best record for the Wright
brothers machine since the accident last
fall the aeroplane guided by Orville
Wright and traversng at a speed ap-
proximating DO miles an hour at height
of from IS to 80 feet, remained in the
air 1917 minutes, when the aviator de-
cided to alight, having clrcled the drill
grounds at Fort Meyer 1874 times. The
descent was made without difficulty, the
place selected for it being on level ground
and one usually used by Orville Wright
for his landings. At all times the ma
chine was under perfect control. The
condition for a flight were ideal.
For time 1t looked as though flight
would be again postponed. 16-mile
breeze had been blowing nearly all day
but toward o'clock it died down. On
the first trial, travelling in a straight
away course, the aeroplane, after rising
to a height of about ten feet. suddenly
dipped and touched the ground but rose
again.
Finding that he was close to the aero
plane shed and unable to raise the ma
chine to any considerable height, Orville
stopped the motor and made an easy land
ing.
The cause of this failure was ascribed
to the fact that the aeroplane had left
the mono-rai too soon.
Upon the second trial the aviator met
with better success. A shout of approval
went up from the assembled crowd as the
machine rose gracefully in the air and
encircled the grounds. The descent was
as successful as the ascent.
After alighting Mr.. Wright said he had
noticed the bearings Of the motor were
becoming hot and he did not wish to take
any chances. He had no doubt, he said,
that this could be easily remedied. In
any event, Wilbur said, it was not the
intention to make any but short flights
until the bearings were thoroughly
smoothed down.
The two brothers could not disguise
the satisfaction they felt over the result
of the test and they were ehartily con-
graduated Wilbur was led to remark
that with the increased confidence which
Wilbur had acquired their ability to
meet all of the requirements of the gov
eminent would be proved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Too Much Glucose

Nashville, July 17.-By order OF Sec
rotary Wilson, of the department Of
agriculture, United States District At
torney T1llman has filed libel suit
against 26 cases of Georgia cane syrup
manufacturers by the Southern Syrup
company of Montgomery, Ala, now in
possession of Nashville firm. The
syrup was seized yesterday by dep
uty marshal Analysis Of the product,
1t is said, showed that 1t contained a
percentage Of glucose not stated on
the label
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Newport Casino Is Exclusive.

Newport, July 17.-(Special.)- by
an order of the board of governors of
the Newport Casino, posted conspicu-
GUS here today, that important social
center is no longer open to the pub
lie save on such occasions as Sunday
night concerts, during the tennic tour
nament and the horse show. Instead
of the admission to the grounds be-
ing 25 cents 1t has been raised to so
cents. By this order the Casino be-
comes the most exclusive social center
in America
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
White Woman Is Freed.

Macon, Ca, July 17.-Jennie O'Neal,
the young woman from New York who
was sentenced to brief term In the
city stoclzade on Thursday last for
saying that Miles Reid, a negro, was
as much Of gentleman as any south
ern white man, was acquitted today
when tried on a more serious charge
Of misconduct with Reid. She was re-
leased from custody.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Sold oroan for Bessemer.

The Gable Piano company has sold
to the Ladies' Aid society of the First
Presbyterian church, Bessemer, a Ma
son & Hamlin pipe organ to be In
stalled in the church on September l..
The price was $2260. There were many
competitors, but the ladies' are said to
have voted unanimously for the Ma
son & Hamlin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Life Sentences GIxen,

Richomnd, X. Y, July 17.-After be-
ing out As minutes the jury in the
trial Of Berry Simpson, Elisha Slavin
and George Stanley, on trial for the
murder Of a deputy United States mar
shall at Stearns, KY, on last Christ
mas day, returned verdict Of gull
ty at midnight tonight The three men
were given life sentences in the pen
itentiary. Harry Simpson, the son Of
Berry, was acquitted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Mexican RiddIed With Bullets.

Kennedy. Tex, July I'm a gun duel
seven miles east of Kennedy this after
noon Santos Mancais, a Mexican despera-
do, wanted at Seguin for the murder Of
a young Mexican woman last Saturday,
was riddled with bullets and instantly
killed by a posse of officers Of this coun-
ty headed by Sheriff Scale. In the duel
Deputy Lewis Pullin of this county was
shot by the Mexican in the leg. break
ing the limb.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Fire DAMAGES Bio Hotel.

Rocky Mount N c., July 17-Fire was
discovered on the third floor of the Ham
mond hotel early this morning. The
building contained about 100 guests One
guest who fed to the tin roof was res
cued without injury. Another broke his
arm in the excitement Several women
were carried from the building by fire.
men. The loss is reported to be about
$4,000 no insurance The fire originated
from defective wiring.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Enaineer Loses License.

Detroit, July 17.-Steamboat Inspec-
tors Gooding and York of Marquette
have revoked the license Of Engineer
Andrew Nelson Of Detroit, who, as
second engineer, was in charge Of the
engine room Of the steamer Walker
when the Walker recently rammed the
lower gate of the Canadian lock at
Sault Ste Marie.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Passes His Examinations.

Paris, July H.-(Special. Law
renee White, son of the late Stanford
White of New York, a famous architect
and artist, has just been admitted to
the department Of architecture in the
Ecole des Beaux Arts. He passed the
severe examination with flying colors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Reform In Paris.

Paris, July 1.-THE chamber of dep
uties today voted in favor Of parlia-
mentary reform, which will compel the
members hereafter to vote personally.
Heretofore the deputies could vote by
proxy and often 500 votes were re-
corded when less than a score of men,
bers were present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Bolivia Ia Peaceful.

Lima, Peru, July 1.-THE Bolivian min
lister has informed Senior Porras Pc
ruvian minister Of foreign affairs, that
he has received an official dispatch to
the effect that the Bolivian government
is desirous of arranging friendly set
Element of the questions pending between
the two countries in the interest of BOTH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
SMALLPOX Bacteria Found.

Rio Janeiro, July 17.-Dr. Oswaldo
CRUZ, director general of the Brazilian
sanitary service, announced today at
the Rio Janeiro Academy of Medicine
that the microbe of smallpox, which is
of animal origin, has been discovered
during archaeological researches at
the Oswaldo CRUZ institute
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Old reIeqrapher Dead.

Shreveport, La, July III. 8. Reed.
q widely known telegrapher, died at his
residence at Keithville late yesterday Of
tuberculosis Mr.. Reed had been connect
ed with the Associated Press in various
cities for number Of years. He re-
signed service several months ago be-
cause Of declining Health.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
3. q o. Wants Equipment.

New York, July 1.-THE executive OFF,
GERS of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
announced here today that the company
has asked for bids on 5000 freight cars, 10
passenger cars and 65 locomotives, to cost
in all between 100000 and 10000, OOO De-
livery must be at the earliest possible
date
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
RockhlII Has Arrived.

San Francisco. July H.-William W.
Rockhill, recently American minister to
China, who has been promoted to the
position of ambassador to Russia, arrived
here today on the steamer Tenyo Maru.
accompanied by Mrs. Rockhill. After a
short stay in Washington he will pro-
coed to his new post at st. Petersburg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
No RepIy Yet ReceIved.

Warrington, July 1.-THE state depart
ment up to the time of closing today had
received no reply to It's inquiry addressed
to the legation in Picking as to whether
the selection of Charles r. Crane of Chi
cago as minister to China would DO 40
ceptable to that government
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Crusade AGAINST Shows.

Cincinnati, July 1.-THE Federation of
Catholic Societies of Hamilton county,
with the approval Of Archbishop Moeller,
have started a crusade against improper
theatrical shows In Cincinnati. An eff
fort will be made to interest other mem
bers Of the societies over all the country
and make the crusade national.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
HAYES Made President.

Milwaukee, Wis. July 17.-Dennis A.
Hayes of Philadelphia was today re-
elected president of the Glass Bottle Blow
ers association. Atlantic City gets TIE
convention in 1910 The convention ad-
jorns today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Conference of Wanna

Vienna, July 17.-zeille Els Sultan. uncle
of Mahamed Ali, the deposed Shah Of Per-
STA, held conference today with tho
British and Russian ambassadors here. It
is believed the conference had to do with
the future Shah.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Consul General lie Better.

Vienna, July 17.-William A. Rublee the
American consul general here. who was
operated on a few days ago for gastric
ulcer, is now considered out Of danger.
He has shown improvement In the last
"a hours.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
Famous Man Dead.

Muskegon. Mich. July 17.-William Fay,
part owner. when the civil war broke out,
of the tobacco warehouses which became
famous at Libby prison. and well known.
today died at his home at Lake Harbor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18
sxanbera Beats Lonaboat.

Toronto. Ont, July H.-Svanberg. the
Swedish runner, tonight defeated Tom
Longboat in q 15-mile race over four
lap track by one lap and 80 yards. Time,
l:23:43 2-5
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-18

Service at the Air Dome as
usual. Rev. George Eaves will
speak. Come and bring a friend
with You.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-24
TO HEAD OFF A STRIKE.
Finnish Railway Personnel to Be Under
Orders of the Army.

st. Petersburg. Nov. administer of
Communications Rukhloff has ordered
the official of the Russian railways to
equip their lines in Finland with Off
GERS and managers chosen from the
STATS in direct control of the general
management.
This step is taken by the minister in
anticipation OF railway strikes in Fin
land which may be called as an ex-
preston of the passive resistance of
the Firms to the new legislative rela-
lions between the empire and the
duchy.
These new relations have been de-
termined practically by the Russian
majority of the Russo-Fiunish commits
sion and the plan as recently publish
ed is not wholly acceptable to the Fin
nish commissioners whose earlier pro-
rosals were rejected.
The Russian personnel of the rail-
ways in Finland will be subjected to
the orders of the military authorities
at St. Petersburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-24
Free Child's
Remedy

What mother is not looking for
something that will help her children
In the little ills of life. something
Tor the stomach trouble. and the
bowel trouble? Long ago she prob
ably has become convinced that
child can not readily swallow a pill
or tablet and that to break them
IN half and crush them is an annoy
anee; that usually they work too drasti-
cally, and are nauseating and too pow
erful for the little ones stomach
Any mother who will take the trouble
or sending her name and address can OBJ
tam free sample bottle of a remedy
that thousands of other mothers us
ing and now. paying for. This remedy is
pr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin, and the Of
mother who has not yet used it. Having
used 1t and convinced yourself that it is
what what you want. you can obtain it in the
one dollar a bottle, just as SO many
others are doing, the free sample being
IS best Msy to Begin OF on lts
and Mrs. Mary Belford, I71o Coke street,
Louisville Ky, both started with a free
sample and now they write that they
have never been without bottle in the
house since.
edy. it is adapted to all ages. being
mild and pleasant to take and yet thor,
remedy for children and women and old
folks. who need something pure, mild and
natural. It has the advantage of being
a thorough laxative and yet contains tonic
properties. Use it for the most stubborn,
sick headache, sour stomach and such
complaints with a guarantee that it will
cure
DR.. Caldwell personally will be pleased
to give you any medical advice you may
desire for yourself or family pertaining to
the stomach. liver or bowels absolutely
free sof charge. Explain your case in a
For the free sample simply send your
name and address on a postal card or
otherwise. For either request the doc
tors address is DIR. w. B. Caldwell r.
SOC Caldwell building, Monticello. Ill.