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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Real Estate Transfers.

2 Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 $1500-W. T. Crotwell to Bob Rosser, 4O acres off the west side of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section B. township 19, range west.
 $1000-The Semet-Solway company to w. F. Nage, part of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 2, township 1T, range = west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday from the office of the probate court
 A. T. Kerr of Avondale to Mrs. Lucy Rutledge.
 Samuel H. Hall of Birmingham to Miss Jessie D. Allen.
 J. Albert McEachern of Ensley to Miss Virginia J. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

"Public sentiment all over the state Is I believe" said Judge A. H. Aston of Clayton, supernumerary judge for the state, yesterday, "and if the matter is every submitted to a vote I do not think there is any doubt as to the outcome, Of course, the officeholders in the large counties like Jefferson, Montgomery, Mo bile and one or two others, will fight for the retention of the system as long as they have a chance, but in the smaller counties I believe there are many office holders who will join in the fight against the system for the reason that salaries they would receive would probably ex- ceed the amount of fees they get out of their offices. Incidentally l might state that the emoluments of the big county of fees are generally greatly exaggerated. But sentiment is against the system and if the matter ever came to vote there is no doubt In my mind that the fee system would be abolished. The whole thing hangs on the legislature" the demands and the duties these oppor- tunities have imposed upon you? Are you imbued with the spirit of public ser vice? This Is the ultimate purpose of city and state in offering you these op- portunites Wsdow and virtue are the most precious assets of the state. Wis dom points out what is best to do; learn ing guides us in the doing. A knowl- edge that can have no relation to life is useless and essentially untruthful The state has called you to high service and has. with great expense, fitted you to accomplish this service
 He dwelt upon the call of the various fields of labor for men and women will ing and able to do unselfish work T wish" he continued, ito emphasize the fact that there are today a thousand opportunities for the application of keen intellect and wise purpose where one eX- isted in the not very distant past All of our science, all of our wealth, all of our eommercalism will fall short of its purpose unless we create a higher, finer, purer type of humanity which our faith teaches us to expect and to which the spark of divinity within us urges"
 Annual Reception.
 After the exercises the annual recep ton given by the Board of Education to the graduating class was held in the gymnasium. Delicious refreshments were served and all present enjoyed themselves greatly.
 Class Day Exercises.
 Class day exercises were held yes terday morning in the school auditor ium. The programme consisted of the reading of the class officers papers and of selected essays by 10 of the other graduates. The officers chosen are:
 Henry Harvey, president.
 Melville Davis, vice president,
 Annie Shapiro. recording secretary.
 Louise Thornbury, corresponding sec retary.
 Shuford Smyer, treasurer.
 Martha Bell Lyman, prophet.
 Wheaton Grant, historian.
 Gus Torgerson, orator.
 Edna Dexter, statistlcan.
 Esther Loveman. pianist.
 Mary Tardy, essayist.
 Annie Wilkerson, poet.
 Margaret Merrill, vocalist.
 The programme was carried out as follows:
 Song. school.
 Athletics in Enduaction Albert Strange.
 "The Beauties of LAllegro," Edna Miles.
 "A Plea for Brutus, Katie Joe Greene.
 Value of Business Education to Women" Rachel Damsky.
 Music, girls chorus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
East Lake Church Dedication.

The new auditorium for the East Lake Methodist church is now about completed and the dedication service will be held June 20. The total cost of the new church is about $15,000. The Rev. L. A. Holmes is pastor. For about a year the services of the church have been held in ba |,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

Isssssssssssssssssssss''s's ''s'sssssssssssss'sss'
 committee, John L. Parker; insurance committee, Leo Loeb; home industrial committee, w. B. Dickerson; good roads committee, John w. O'Neill civic inn provement committee c. c. Heidt; whole sale trade committee, R. M. Brown; re- tail trade committed Coleman Blach; mill itary committed John T. eYatman; mem bership committee, B. B. Burton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
CITY ITEMS.

PrOfane Over Telephone.-Offeers John Horan and ONeal have arrested Joe Whole for using profane language oyer the telephone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

Names Captain-Adjut Q. c. Smith, major of the First Artillery bat tery, has appointed stephen Smith cap tain adjutant of his staff. This is promotion from sergeant major of the staff. MT. Smith was formerly mem Der of Battery D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

East Lake Commencement.-T com mencement exercises of the East Lake high school will be held tonight at o'clock at the Howard college audi torium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
Public Senfinenf GY0Ds
 AgainSt Fee SyStem Ebil

with public sentiment so overwhelm- ingly against the fee system, the repre- sentatives in the state legislature should remember that they represent the peo- pie at Montgomery and act accordingly with reference to the issue which is being made so live" said A. C. Peters yes- terday. "Why there should be any doubt as to whether the matter will be acted upon by the body of lawmakers I cannot see. The whole system should be oblter- ated and the officials placed on salaries. It is up to the legislature to give the people what they want and allow them to vote on the matter"
 q am even stronger against the fee system and for the commission form Of municipal government than ever" said Max J. WinlSler yesterday afternoon. Tt strikes me that everybody is of this opinion and the quicker matters are set tied in this direction the better it will be. The more l think of the matter the greater is my rebellion against the fee system and the aldermanic system of governing city affairs
 "rhe Spell of the Ocean," Lucille Matth ews.
 'Beowulf's Reception Phyllis Bos- worth.
 "A Little Waif," Eunice Coston.
 "Found-A B. IT. s. Pin," Marion Childers.
 Wash Day at Jericho" Emee Me Crossin.
 Music. male quartet.
 Greek theme, Mary Burgess.
 Latin theme, Annie Shapiro.
 French theme, Rosalie Joseph.
 German theme, Olive Patterson.
 The reading of the essays was fol- lowed by the officers papers. The sub ject chosen by the orator was "Edu- cation, the Foundation Stone of Repub- Mean Government" while the essayist's subject was "The Potency of Books"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June S-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Generally fair Friday and Saturday; variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

Negro Found Dead.-Coroner Brasher was called yesterday to Ella station near Thomas. to investigate the death of a negro woman found dead at her home early yesterday morning. The coroner will go into an official inves- tigation of the case in a day or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

Dirt Roads Suffer.-Y esterday's rains put stop to the countys work on dirt roads. It was one of the longest rains of the season and put back the dirt roads to where they were several months ago. However, it is expected that within the week every road gang can be put to work to clear up the dirt roads and get them in first-class condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

Local office United States weather bu- reau, Birmingham, Ala. Weather report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04

To Entertain PubIishers.-The Cham Der of Commerce committee on the entertainment of the Newspaper Pub fishers association will hold a meeting this morning to make final arrange 1nents for the banquet which is to be given the publishers while here. In- vitations will be sent to members of the chamber and the banquet will be quite an suspicious occasion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-23
Ridge Oil Co., was this day recorded
in my Office in book "P". Page
J. T. STROBLE,
Recorder of MORTGAGES.

[, the undersigned notary public, do
hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is true and correct copy
Of the original act of record and on
file in my office.
JOSEPH B. LANCASTER,
oc2-6t. Notary Public.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-23
sHERIFF's REPORT.
$17.10
State of Louisiana,

Parish of St. Tammany. {
Il. E. Brewster, Sheriff and Elk
officio Tax Collector, in and for the
Parish and State aforesaid, being first
duly sworn by me, deposes and says
That the above and foregoing con.
tains true, correct and exact state
nent of all amounts collected by hin
from September l, to September 3d.
1863, inclusive.
T. E. BREWSTER,
Sheriff and Ex-officio Tax Collector.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this I'd day of October, 1909.
w. E. BLOSSMAN,
Deputy Clerk of Court.
1t was moved by Mr.. Cusachs, sec
onded by Mr.. Schultz that the sheriff s
report be accepted as read.
Carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
To the President and Members of the
Police Jury.
Gentlemen We, your Finance Com
mittee beg leave to report that we
have exemined and approved bills tC
the amount of 1869 40.
Respectfully submitted,
HERMAN SCHULTZ,
G. F. BIERHORST,
Finance Committee.
It was moved by Mr.. Schneider,
seconded by Mr.. Cusachs that the re-
port of the finance committee be ac-
cepted as read.
Carried.
The following bills were ordered
paid:
from September 20, 1909, to October
IL, 1909, 500.
Chas. II. Heintz, services as con-
stable, Sd Ward, for quarter ending
Sentember 80, 1909, SIP. so.
&. B. Coleman, services as juror at
INQUEST on body of John Brown So. 90.
ANDY Penton, services as juror at
inquest on body of John Brown 81. co.
Hartman, services as juror at in
o1est on body of John Brown SIC
II. r. Warren, Clerk of Court,
making following commitments to
state Penitentiary: Morris Baham,
/ TO: Wick Westley, 1.50; John Schell,
/ mo-: issuing 152 warrants at l21ac
eaeh. 1900. Total $3.50.
: n e.. Brewster, Sheriff, serving
Jprv com. $50; janitor 800; convey
mo Depriest and Baham from New
nrIeans 1000; Sheriff travelling 1872
niles 1920; expenses 500; serving 2
summons sa,a, in Washington parish 6Oc;
sraveling 36 miles $50; serving sum-
rams = n on Sheriff New Orleans 6Oc;
conveying 8 prisoners to Baton Rouge
ns ~ m. travelling 1872 miles 1920; ex-
1enses ev ZOO. Total $85. 90
Al D. Pons, Justice of Peace, 50
ward for quarter ending September
~ 1909, $3.50. c
M Miller, conveying VIM. Sims
from Vaudeville to CoVington soc.
p 6. Smith, Justice of the Peace,
AN ward. quarter ending September
on 81 1oo9. 81. so.
oOS n Smith, constable, 4th Ward,
o,arter a ending September 80, lso9'
III Miller, constable, 4th Ward, Yard,
Quarter !. s ending September 30, lsO9'
sOizO' G Dayis, Justice of the Peace, 4th id
ward. I ouartor ending September 80
i0Iy, G,,dge Milton Burns, holding inquest
to5y uu IF Ester Bruhl 1000; mileage
IS I.25. Total $Tl,8.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-23

|, the undersigned recorder of mort
cages, in and for the Parish of St.
Tammany, State of Louisiana, do
hereby certify that the above and fore
going act of incorporation Of the Oak
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-23
THE ONLY CIRCUS HAVING
TRAINED WILD ANIMALS

For the Many Performances and Exhibitions
RINGS! HUGE STEEL GIRT ARENA! , STAGES
AERIAL CONCLAVE! QUARTER MILE TRACK!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-23
POLICE JURY
PROCEEDINGS,

Covington, La, Oct. 18, 1909.
Police Jury met in regular session
on above date.
dor present-Geo. Koepp, Jr., Presi,
SSent, Mark Fitzgerald, Herman
SSSenultz, Geo. F. Bierhorst, Crawford
Wliilams, A. D. Crawford, J. J. Gu.
Sacns and d. A. Schneider.
ABSENT. w. Decker.
Inc minutes of the previous meet.
ing were read.
On motion, duly seconded, the min
uGes OF the previous meeting were
ADOPTED as read.
Moved by Mr.. Bierhorst, seconded
Dy Mr.. Schultz, that a warrant for
Sne sum OF $125 be drawn III favor OF
MISS Katie Dutsch, for scholarship tc
Nachitoches, second term.
Carried,
Moved by Mr.. Cusachs, seconded by
Mr. Schneider, that a warrant for the
sum OF SO, 80 so be drawn in favor of
Jenkins Bros, being the amount due
them for the first and second payment
on the addition to the courthouse.
Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Schneider, Sec
onded by Mr.. Crawford, that a COM
mlttee be appointed to employ an ex-
pert to inspect timber blown down by
the recent storm, IN class A and B,
and estimate the decrease in value of
alAds so assessed, the president ap-
SBnted b. A. Schneider and G. F.
B1erhorst committee of two to so
act.
The following communication was
read:
Talisheek, La, Oct. II, 1909.
To the President and Members of the
Police Jury.
Gentlemen-I have completed two
out Of three of my assessment roll books
snd will have the third and last one
done in the next ten days. Would be
glad If you would appoint committee
to approve my bill, and give me a
voucher when same is completed. Act
No, 21S of 1908 prescribes my COM
mission, which is 4 per cent on the
first $4,000 and 2 per cent on all over
for the parish taxes.
Yours Very Truly,
WARREN THOMAS, Assessor.
The president appointed B. A.
Schneider, G. F. Bierhorst and J. J.
Cusachs committee of three to ex-
anime the bill of Warren Thomas,
Parish Assessor, as soon as the rolls
are completed, and if correct approve
bill and order warrant issued.
The following reports were read:
sHERIFF's REPORT.
Statement of T. E. Brewster,
Sheriff, for the month of September,
1909.
License tax 100 less 5 per ct com rs
Poll tax 11.O0 less 5 per ct com 10 As
Road tax 200 less per ct com l 80
Total SIT 10
Available to each fund:
Road fund 190
School fund 10.45
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-23

Procession Of Pageany Grandeur Pades at 1000 M
Doors open at Later
Rain-Proo Tents t"N
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-23

Maze of Shows and Veritable
* l. l. T. Nj Il ~ N G Il r e
Contains Over One Million Dollars Finest Ra and Best Snnan
of the AnnaI Kin1dora
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-10-23

Continued on eighth page.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-15
CHICAGO PEACE CONFERENCE.
President Taft to Serve as Honorary Presi-
dent-Diplomats to Attend

Chicago. April 1.-THE official programme Of the
SECOND National Peace Congress. which will be held
in Chicago on May S-5. was issued to-day. follow
ing the return from Washington of delegation
which conferred with President Taft regarding the
presence of the foreign ambassadors at the con
ference.
The President gave permission for the use Of his
name as honorary president Of the conference
and delegated Secretary Baliinger to represent the
national government The President also promised
write a letter he read at the congress. Sec
retary Dickinson who is president Of the congress
will be In Panama at the time OF the meeting
Among the foreign diplomats who will address the
congress Count Johann Heinrich Bernstorn
German Ambassador; Senor F. L. De LIE Barro
Mexican Minister: Wa ng-fang, Chinese Min
lister, and Herman De Lagercrantz Minister from
Sweden 1t is expected that the delegates from
outside Chicago will number fifteen hundred The
expense of the first congress borne by Andrew
Carnegie, who will be on the ocean when this
meets. He has promised TO send a wireless mes
sage.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-15
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.


Washington, April 14-The President has LETT 4
special message to be delivered to Congress to-
morrow but left instructions that nothing re-
gardng its contents be given out in advance Oh i'S
going to Congress.
President and Mrs. Taft accompanied by lieH
SON. Robert and daughter, Miss Helen, and zap
tain Archibald Butt and W w MISCHIEF Ielt
Washington a to-day the private car Mag
net, attached the New York express They were
also accompanied by Miss Edith p, Morgan Harry
Bingham and Howard Taft. The President anu
Mrs Taft will be the guests of Henry w ldIt ONei
night, attending a theatre party gwen oE 'io
Presidents brother this evening The PTesidehO
will go to New Haven tomorrow morning 10 at
tend a special meeting of the Yale Corporation
and will return early in the evening to New 1otA'
leaving there at midnight for Washington. MIS-
Helen Taft returned to Bryn Mawr, ROBERT IaA'
to Yale and their guests to their homes
Miss Harriet Anderson, a niece Of Mrs Iaft IeIt
the White House this afternoon, and VIII De ac-
companfed TO Cincinnati by Miss Eleanor J. rue
ker. of New York, also one of Mrs IaIts guests
over Easter.
The home of Robert B. Evans. of Boston at BeV-
erly Farms. has been selected by President anu
Mrs Taft for their summer home Mrs Iall anu anu
the children will go to Beverly Farms doOu' 'A''
l. to remain until late in september
The President was overwhelmed with invitations
this morning prior to his departure for New 1orH-
He accepted an invitation presented by ohas VIZ
Bee editor of The ChurCnman 10 actress INC
Tavuen's Missionary Movement to be held III
yI-aebinp+on in November He also received an in
vitaton to attend the annual festival OF the N'Tl
eastern Sangerbund. to be held in New YORK Ci'S
June 10 TO % MI Taft told Major carr Lehl%'
presdent of the federation Of the NortheaS'eIi
Sangerbund; Theodore Hennnger, president OF 'ne
Nau, York committee; William HoHWeS, ANTON
Kruse and Charles Korth, who were presented DS
Representative Bartholdt. that he feared II "ouId
be impossible for him be in New York at tha'
time
REPRESENTATIVE Taylor behalf OF the CITY OK
Mobile asked the President to include that city
y, the itinerary Of his Southern and western ulp'
An invitation will be formally presented IN te"
davs by delegation from Mobile
The President told Representative Richardson 'Na'
a Republican would be named as judge OF the
Northern District of Alabama. but dld ho' 'l''
mate whether or not oscar Hundey Would receive
the nomination. -,
Elliott Northcott United States Attorney for the
southern District of Virginia has been recommends
ed TO the President for Minister 10 COLOMBIA
Among those who paid their respects to-day WsTe
tho Secretary of State the Secretary Of War the
postmaster General. Senators Borah, ShVeF ana
,.,r,r,ins REPRESENTATIVES Payne. Sherey. small
1<ab, and Dawson and 6. W. Beiser. who talked
about the surveyorship al Dayton ONO.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-15
FINDING 4 MAYOR.

Already the Mayoralty pot is beginning to
boil not merrily, but almost surreptltously
The sbarr-eved hunter will now and then q
'oom scrrrving across the horizon keeping
close under cover so far as possible. and if
brought into the open denying its Identity as
though it were a disgrace 10 aspire to the big
chair in the corner of the City Hall. The sug
gestion made a couple of weeks ago that fund
of 4 few hundred Thousands should he raised
IN hriba some good business man 10 take the
Job Of managing New York died of inanition
shortly after birth. and friends or flowers
were present at the burial. Whether there is
nobody in the city with political aspirations
who considers himself worth a hundred thou
sand a year is not quite clear but certain 1t IS
that the offer found no takers.
For Il moment ii looked if the matter had
been settled by wide-a wake newspaper IN
Portland. Ore. which said that splendid or
ganization OF two hundred thousand taxpayers
in New York comprising more than 81 per
cent of all the taxpayers of the tier city,
would soon show its hand. dictate the nomina-
tfons of the two great political parties. and
force all undesirable candidates out Of the
field Candidates locally mentioned. however,
have denied the allegation, so that this would
appear TO be a false alarm. Now, however,
comes the 23d street Young Mems Christian
Association with the solution of the problem.
An advertisement purporting to emanate from
that source appeared in the papers a day or
two ago. calling for a successful business man
10 apply as n candidate for Mayor of New
York The salary mentioned is only $4,000 n
year. and just what sort Of applications will he
received on this basis is not clear II by this
means it can bring out a first class man, and
then elect him. that efficient organization will
have demonstrated it's capacity for handling
problems which have proved extremely puzzlinS
10 the community at large
New-York tribune., 1909-04-15
People and Social I7cfdenfs

on Saturday afternoon FOR the resident and visiting
members Of the Daughters OF the American Revoly-
ton. Mrs Story, state regent OF New York viii
assist Mrs Sherman in receiving
The Assistant Secretary of the Navy and Nr.
Beekman Winthrop were hosts at a dinner to-nizbr
IN honor of the Speaker and Miss Cannon
Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson have as a guest ro-
the spring Mrs. Perkins the mother of Mrs An
dersCn.
Ex-senator and Mrs Dryden entertained -hfo-
malIy at dinner tonight, and Representative ana
Mrs. Augustus Peabody Gardner we're also diuns-
hosts
Mrs. Hope Slater entertained at dinner in honor
Of the Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs Mac.
Neagh.
Mrs John B. Henderson invited about seventy
guests tonight series of stereOptfcon views
Of English country houses. with a short explanation
by George Totem
Mrs Edison Bradley invited number Of luncheon
guests to-day to meet Mrs. George Marshall Allen
of New York Among those present were Mrs.
Stephen 3 Elkins. the Countess de SiboUr 1frs
Tiffany Dyer, Mrs Sheridan. Mrs. SummerIin Mrs.
Bulmer, Mrs MaUS. the Viscountess de Sibour
Mrs. Powell Clayton, Mrs Gillespie Mrs Hopkins
and Mrs. Ralph Cross Johnson.
The marriage of Blanche Willis Emory. daughts-
Of Rear Admiral and Mrs. William HensIey Enorv
and EsmOnd Obey. third secretary OF the British
Embassy, viii take place noon on Nav II a.
the home of the brides parents. Cardinal C;ibbon.
will off1ciate.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-15
L0GIC4L. BIT Not DIPLOMATIC.

The intmation on the part of the anthracite
mine operators that they will cut wages and re-
turn to conditions existing before the award II
the strike commission unless the miners renew
the agreement of the last three years is TO be
construed as an attempt on their part to force
the miners into an agreement. As the situation
stands now the miners have decided not 10
strike have practically abandoned their demands
and are ready to continue to work under tho
present terms but not TO sign an agreement ac-
cepting those terms. That is. the miners want
10 retain the advantages of the strike commits
Sion's award without accepting any of its obli-
cations. being free to strike ut any time wheh
their strike would affect the operators more IN
iuriolIsly than it would at present. To which
the answer of the operators may be, IF you are
mot willing to enter into the obligations, you
will have 10 forfeit the advantages.
There is some fairness in the operators posi-
tion. If the miners expect to enjoy the rate of
wages fixed by the Strike commission, they
should also accept the other terms prescribed BY
the commission and sign an agreement. The
whole award hangs together The consideration
for the fair treatment Of the miners provided in
it is the fair treatment of the employers called
for by il. an greement to abide by its terms for
three years and refer disputes 10 arbitrators.
But this position is stronger logically than
practically. IN their efforts 10 force the miners
10 sign an agreement the operators VIII ha .
the support Of public opinion. which desires such
permanent peace in the anthracite regions as
can he secured only by binding contract be
tween operators and miners The situation calls
for diplomacy. however. and the operators might
lose the support of the public in the controversy
If they went to the logical length Of ordering
lockout or of provoking a STRIKE by returning to
The terms prevailing before the award Of the
strike commission.