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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Cooper Snbmits Repor Or
 Status .0f Water Situation

ceived here in Pittsburg i'll my absence. l write to say that l will be in Bir- mingham next week at which time l can advice you whether or not we can see our way clear to take up the construction of high service plant, in the face Of the suit which you have filed, under an agree ment such as is suggested in yours of the 18th. ultimo.
 As to the other two suits, if you can hold the matter open until my return to Birmingham l would appreciate it. l con fess l have not much hope of convincing you that you should not file these two suits, but still there would be no harm in our having one more talk before the suits are instituted; in other words, the city would not lose any of it's rights by this further delay. l thank you for hold ing off as long as you have and apologize for my delay in not writing you before this, but l had expected to return to Bir- mingham long before this time.
 Wishing you a happy and prosperous new year, l am, yours very truly
 "A. M. LYNN''
 MT Lynn has not been to see me in regard to this letter, nor have l heard from him further. In the meantime 1 have amended the original bill of com plaint filed against the Waterwor1s com pany in this matter, for the purpose of making some additional averments which. in my judgment, materially strengthen ! the cty's position; and I have received from Messrs. London & F1tts attorneys for the Waterworks company, the as- surance that they will facilitate the hear ing in the case all they can. I should think we could get a decision in the lower court by the middle of February. and l am certain that the case can be gotten into the April term of our su- preme court, which is the first call of this division, in case 1t should be neces- sary to take it to the supreme court. In conclusion, I beg to advise you that I yesterday filed the second test case against the Waterworks company, which raises the question of the validity of the meter contract made by the Waterworks 1 company, in cases where water used by meter measurement runs less than the ' fiat rate; and I also beg to advise you | that the third and last test case. which has reference also to these meter con tracts. will be filed in the shape of a mandamus proceeding not later than next week. Very respectfully.
 E. D. SMITH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD

The association of industrial commits sioners. of which J. c. Clair of the Illi- aois Central is president, will convene this morning at the Hotel Hillman. It is ex- pected that there will be in attendance between 25 and 50 of the industrial agents these representing the principal trunk lines of the country.
 One of the features of the meeting will be the address of Col T. G. Bush. The entertainment committee of the Commer- cial club. of which John L. Parker is chairman, assisted by General Agents Lightner and Stovall of the Frisco and Illinois Central, respectively, will show the visitors attention. It is probable that the delegates will be escorted around the horn and throughout the immediate in- dustrial district.
 J. N Cornatzar and c. A. Benscoter of the Frisco and Southern respectively, with headquarters in Memphis and Chat tanooga, passed through Birmingham yes terday en route to Atlanta, where today will be a meeting of the general and as- sstant general passenger agents of the several roads operated in the southeast ern territory.
 B. M Starks, general manager of the Louisville and Nashville, with headquar- ters in Louisville, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 E. H. Thayer, superintendent of the dining cars used on the Frisco system. was in Birmingham yesterday
 Inspector Hoskins, at the head of the bureau for the safe transportation of ex- plosives, is in the city.
 Chief Dispatcher Parson and Chief Clerk w. w. Thomas left yesterday for the purpose of examining all agents of the Seaboard in accordance with the regu- lations of the newly adopted rule book of the system.
 J. H. Schoerfield, superintendent of the Mobile division of the Southern, with headquarters in Mobile, is in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
COLU MBUS TAKES
 AUGUSTA'S SCALP

Columbus, Ga, January 20.-(Special.)- Augustus scalp now dangles at the belt of the Columbus, Y. M. c. A. basketball team, the Y M. c. A. team of that city having been defeated tonight by the de- cisive score of IS to 10. It was seen from the first that the locals would be winners as the goal making started up briskly at the beginning. Teddy and Newman of the hom team made 19 and s goals, respectively. The play of the game was made by Boatwright of Augusta, who hurled a ball the entire length of the field, landing in the basket
 Both teams made two foul goals. Line up:
 Columbus-Peddy and Newman, for wards; Massey. center; Dozier and Me Williams, guards.
 Augusta--Br Crimson and Nevin. forwards Brown. center; McAuliff and Schmidt, guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
MORE TALES ABOUT
 DUKE OF ABRUZZI

London, January 20.-The Duke of Ab- ruzzi who has been in London for several days engaged in purchasing an outfit for his projected expedition into the Himalaya mountains left ths morning for Turin
 The Evening News professes to have learned that the duke, while in London met and talked with a representative of the Elkins family. The paper adds that it has reason to believe that tue reports that the duke intends to resign from the navy and renounce his title in order to marry Miss Katherine Elllins, are true.
 The Italian embassy today denied the Evening News story.
 The duke is to leave Marseilles Febru- ary 9 for Calcutta. His trip will last about four months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
DARK HORSE MAY
 SUCCEED HOPKINS

Springfield, IL, January 20-with the Illinois legislature in deadlock over the election of a United States senator to succeed Senator Hopkins, talk of new candidates is heard tonight.
 One result of the five vain ballots taken in today's joint session is to make Speak CT Shurtliff and Fraak o. Lowden stand forth as prominent possibilities in the race. Others likely would have been brought out if sixth ballot had been ordered today Friends of Congressman Rodenburg of East St. Louis had de- termined to vote for him on the sixth ballot. Other members favored Secretary of State James A. Rose and still others wanted to vote for Judge Alonzo K Yickers of the Illinois supreme court.
 With 10S votes necessary to choice the concluding ballot of the day resulted as follows:
 Senator Hopkins S4, Congressman Foss 16 Lawrence B. Stringer. democratic can- didate, "A; Speaker Shurtliff r, William E. Mason ,, Frank o. Lowden 3, Con gressman Mckinley 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Report Denied as Usual.

Rome, January 2O.-The court and min istry of marine deny the report published in the Petit Parisien to the effect that the Duke of Abruzzi had decided to re- sign from the navy and to renounce all rank and honor in order to marry Miss Katherine Elkins. According to the denial there is no truth whatever in the pub lished article, with the exception of the statement that the duke is preparing for an expedition to the Himalayas Tn con nection with this trip the duke made ar engagements with the British government during his recent visit to London by which he succeeded in eliminating diff culties which would have rendered the enterprise more troublesome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Will Attend Inauauration.

Washington. January 2O.-General Bell, grand marshal of the inaugural parade, was today informed that a battalion of four companies of the cadet corps of the Virginia Military institute at Lexington will come to Washington to take part in the inauguration ceremonies, provided they can secure quarters. In case these cadets come, of which there is not much doubt, they will be given a place in the cadet brigade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
AeropIane Is Wreoked

Aldershot, England, January 20.-The aeroplane with which the balloon corps of the British army has been conduct ing experiments again came to grief here today. After a couple of flights Capt. F. s. Cody, the American in charge of the experiment. work, started on a more ambitious trip. He had hardly gone 100 yards at height of 50 feet on his third trial when the lifting fan bucltled and the machine came down with thud and was badly wrecked. Captain Cody was not hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21

the City Council last night by Chalrhah the City Council last nigth by Chairman B. H. Cooper of the water committee to show the status of the present water controversy in Birmingham;
 January 20, 1909. Hon. B. H. Cooper, Chairman Water works Committee, Birmingham.
 Dear Sir:-In response to your inquiry as to the present status of the effort on the part of the city of Birmingham to obtain better water service on the north slope of Red Mountain, l beg to say; That on November 25 1908, you, the Mayor and myself, representing the city of Birmingham, and Messrs. Lynn and O'Connell, representing the waterworks company, met in the Mayors office for a conference with reference to thls mat ter The franchise which MT. Lynn re- ouested was not satisfactory to those present. representing the city of Blr- ningham, and 1t was determined that the city of Birmingham follow out it's intention of filing a bill in chaneery, which I had already prepared against the Waterworks company, In the enort to compel them to give eniS service. An attempt was made by conversation to reach an agreement with MT. Lynn, by which in the meantime the Waterworks conpany should begin to construct a
  were received from the representatives of the Waterworks company in reference 1o our request of them. Consequently, when 1 reached my office l wrote MT. Lynn setting out the offer which had been verbally made him. and which 1t was understood to all of us would be acceptable to the city of Birmingham. My letter was as follows:
 Birmingham, Ala, November 70, l9V1. 'sMr Bert Lynn, President Birmingham Waterworks company, City.
 Dear Sir:-Confirming conversation with you of this day, beg to say that I will recommend an agreement by the city with the Birmingham Waterworks companv to the effect that if the city loses the suit brought by the city to com pei adequate service to those living on the slope of Red Mountain, as by Dill this day filed. the city to grant to the Water works company the franchise discussed in the office of the Mayor this morning If the Waterworks company loses the service to be installed, of course, under the old contract; in the meantime the Waterworks company to proceed with the installation of the additional plant neces sary for the high service. Yours truly,
 "E. D. SMITH Not receiving any reply from MT. Lynn again on December 19 1908, addressed IT. lows:
 Birmingham. Ala, December 19, 1908. s'Mr Bert Lynn. President Birmingham Waterworks Company, City.
 sDear Sir:-I have not heard from yol fin reference to the letter some time sine written you in regard to the case of tn city of Birmingham vs. Birmingham Wa terworks company, which involves tn question of service on the slope of Re- Mountain.
 You also asked me to wait about tw weeks before filing the other two suits. am now ready to file the other suits. ant have been waiting to see you. Will vol kindly let me know whether or not shall wait any longer. Yours truly,
 ''E. D. SMITH On December 29 1908, I received iron MT. Lynn the following letter:
 'Pittsburg, Pa, December 29, 1908. ''E. D. Smith, Esq., Attorney at Law Birmingham. Ala.
 Dear Sir:-Yours of the 18th was re
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Willett Committee Meets.

Washington, January 20.-The spe- cial committee which is to recommend to the House the action that should be taken on the speech of Representative Willett of New York, in which the President was severely criticised, met today. Before final action is taken as to whether the speech shall be stricken from the record, the committee will give Representative Willett an oppor- tunity to be heard if he desires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
M. j. Stone Is Elected.

Jefferson City. Mo-, January 20.-Wil- liam J. Stone was elected to succeed him. self in the United States Senate at a joint session of the two houses of the Missouri general assembly. His opponent, Lieutenant Governor Mckinley, repub- lican, presided and announced the vote as follows:
 Stone 91. Mckinley S4.
 The result of the ballot ends what promised to be a bitter struggle for the place. Charges of fraud in the senatorial primary which was carried by Stone over former Governor Folk have been frequent but none of the dissatisfied members of the party in the legislature have made any move toward an official investigation and at the end all voted with the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Killed By ExnIosion

San Luis Obispo, Cal, January 20.- Six miners were killed and eight oth CTS were severely injured by an ex plosion of gas in the Stone Canon coa mine at Chancellors last night One of the miners entered a room with { lighted torch. The room was full O gas, and the explosion followed. Mos of the men were Italians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Chamberlain Is Elected,

Salem, Ore, January 2O.-In joint assembly at noon today President Bowerman declared George E. Cham berlain elected United States Senator for Oregon. The records of the vote in the separate houses yesterday were read and Bowerman declared that Chamberlain, having received a ma 1ority in each house, was duly elected. The joint vote was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Measures to Stop Boycott.

Constantinople, January 20.-The gov ernment has issued instructions to the customs authorities to take measures to suppress the existing boycott on Austrian and Bulgarian goods. This step is taken, according to the wording of the order. because Austria is on the point of set ting her dispute with Turkey and de- cision has been reached to establish an agreement with Bulgaria"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Duke In Paris.

Paris, January 20.-The Duke of Ab- ruzzt travelling under an assumed name and accompanied by a friend, believed to be George P. Herrick, an American passed through here this evening on his way to Turin The duke eluded interview CTS, but it is reported that he met rep resentative of the Ell1ins family here, al- though there is no confirmation of this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
SURVEY OF RIVERS B HAS BEEN ORDERED

Washington, January 20.-(Special)- Representative Hefin has introduced a bill to provide for the survey and ex- animation of the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers, in Georgia and Alabama and their tributaries, with a view to ascertaining the possibility of aiding navigation on said rivers and of developing the water mower thereon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Patents and Postal Changes.

Washington. January 2o,--(Special.)- J. Patents issued: B. F. O'Bryant Collins vile balance valve s. M. Stephens, Huntsville. combined huller and kraut cutter. Ola IT. King Is appointed post master at Siddonsville, Marion county, vice F. Matheny, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Poultry Raisers to Organize.

Huntsville. January O.-(Special )--The poultry fanciers of this city and county will hold a meeting next week to organ ibe an association for the holding of an- nual exhibitions. A large membership is expected as there is great interest in poul- try growing in this section now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
President Newman Retires.

New York, January 20.-Following his retirement as president of the New York Central and other Vanderbilt roads, w. H. Newman retired today as president of the Michigan Central Rail- road company, w. D. Brown, president of the New York Central, being elected as his successor. MT. Brown was also today elected president of the Rutland Railway company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
hackett Quits Committee.

Washington, January 20.-Repre- sentative Hackett of North Carolina today resigned from the House com mittee on invalid pensions, and the speaker appointed Representative Rus sell of Missouri to fill the vacancy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Officers Re-EIected.

Decatur, January 2o.-(Special. 1.-The first annual meeting of the stockholders of the Development company of the De- caturs was held in New Decatur last night and Edwin c. Payne was reelected presi- dent and Charles Bassett was reelected secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Rrandeuee Succeeds Himself.

Hartford, Conn, January 20.-Before the joint session of the house and senate of the general assembly today formal declar- ation of the election of Frank B. Brand egee to succeed himself as United States senator was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
BALES OF COTTON
 GINNED TO JAN. IS

Memphis, January 2.-A statement issued today the National Ginners' asso- citation places the number of bales of cotton ginned to January IS at 12,62S,oOO and estimates that 1S1,o0O bales will be ginned during the remainder of the sea son.
 The amount is apportioned by states as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
overman Is Reelected.

Raleigh, N. C., January 20.-Lee S. Overman was today formally reelected United States senator at a joint session of the senate and house. The vote was: Overman, democrat, 126; Spencer B. Adams, republican, 34
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Elihu Root Elected.

Albany, N. Y, January 2O.-The senate and assembly in joint session today for mally declared Secretary of State Elihu Root elected to the office of United States senator for term of six years to suc- ceed Thomas c. Platt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
chlcaao Woman WlII HeIp.

Huntsville, January 2O,-(Special.)-Th directors of the Huntsville Y. M. c. A. have received a proposition from promi- nent woman philanthropist of Chicago who proposes to donate the sum of s2500 to the association provided that the peo- pie of this city put up $10.o0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
correspondinq With Miss Elkins.

Turin, January 20-The Gazetta Di To- rimo asserts that the Duke of Abruzzi continues to correspond by telegraph with Miss Elkins, sending dispatches from tel egraph offices abroad in order to avoid the eyes of the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Crawford Is Made Senator.

Pierre, s. D., January 2O.-The legisla- ture in joint session today declared Coe l. Crawford elected as United States sen ator for the term ending March 4, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Penrose Is Chosen.

Harrisburg. Pa, January 2O.-Both houses of the Pennsylvania legislature in joint session today formally declared Boise Penrose elected for the full sen atorial term beginning March 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Johnson Succeeds Hansbrouqh.

Bismarck. N. D., January 2o-At the joint session of the legislature here to- day M. N. Johnson was duly elected United States senator to succeed H. C.. Hanbrough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
cummins Aaain EIected d.,

Des Moines, Ia., January 20-The legis- lature in joint session today elected AL bert B. Cummins United States senator for the six-year term, beginning March next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Hartman Didn't Attend.

Augusta, Ga-, January 20-E. H. Harri- man. who is stopping at Aiken, S. C., did not attend the Taft banquet tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
Medicinal Whiskey

WkGQ11C11AdE w HkSACy MHoLEsoME lE food % & when taken h in moderation
 The above paragraph be truthfuly applied to our whskies-or they ideal for medicinal purposes We will take solemn oath that have not, and never will offer for sale sell single drop of whskey that tans connections, spirits any injurious substance what ever We would consider ourselves criminals we did. Select the brand that appeals to your taste You cannot buy unwhoesome whskey here. Smallest shipment six quarts (wh excepion) This packing, handling and transportation charges Six quarts be delivered your door at the cost of four.
 Shipments made wooden boxes express charges prepaid RH C. CIub perfect blend of Gates blend. whikey that will give those who It has rich & oily appearance that de- r avGr Aen'S ~ ~ to be had. full quarts. .$5 % 75 12 full oo
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 gallon Jug -'.'.....''4 full 25
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-21
R. H. Cate & Go.

Resistered Dsery Mo- 100. Collective Tennessse
 Chattanooaa. Tennessee
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08
MILLER MAKES SOME
CHANGES IN POSITIONS
BATTING ORDER WILL RECEIVE
ATTENTION sEFoRE MONDAY.
Says With Proper Coach Work and
Judgment, Oak Halls Are
Fast Set.

The big. strong Soldier team from
Egmont Key will arrive in the city
Tor a series of three games. Monday.
Tuesday and Wednesday, and they
will be most interesting ones.
The heavy ones that do time" for
Uncle Sam have already played a num-
ber of games with some of the fast.
est teams in South Florida, making
good records, coming out victorious.
and they will try TO cop out" at
least a part OF their games here.
Dusty" Miller. the new captain.
has already made great changes In
the lineup of the Oak Halls. has
changed the positions, and will drill
them I'm this manner for a while and
see Just what can be done. but at
any rate. he says It will be an i'm
pTovement over the old way Of play
ins the team.
Each man will be given his posi-
ton and that place he Tlust work.
or there will be others with Dusty.
He will make the tea 4 do stunts
daily at the ball lot.
Let a crowd get together for the
opening Of the series OH Monday and
see the way in. which the boys ac-
quit themselves. The batting order
viii also be- given little changing.
for with more Of the best hitters TO
geiher they stand a better chance to
edge in" every now and then
The soldier game will be- called
promptly at 500. so be on hand and
tell everyone else, .,.-.s
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08

the plate: Thomas hit to short. out
1t first. , runs.
Spottswood walked; Hendricks hit
to short. forcing Spottswood out az
second: Hendricks promptly swipes
second and third in succession. and
scored on a passed ball: Bullock
laced out n neat single to left for one
base. but on error Of fielder. stretched
t to second; Bullock took third on
catcher error; Metcalf walked; Wat
son hit slow one down first base line
md beat IL out. scoring Bullock. and
ending Metcalf to third: Hines hit
to pitcher and Metcalf scored the win
ing run. 3 runs.
Il must be remembered that when
tho winning run was scored by Gaines
vile. only one man was down, with
wo men on bases.
The Gainesville players were not
responsible for Mr.. Walker the Pa
latka pitcher. being in poor form.
neither was the umpire. Mr.. Walker
was heard to remark several times
during the game that he could not
control the ball, and that he had not
pitched so poorly In years. We coulf
lot help that
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-08-08
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the
ear. There Is only one way 90 cure
deafness, and that Is by constitutional
remedies Deafness Is caused by an
nilamed condition of the mucous
lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube Is infiamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when II Is entirely closed. Deaf.
less is the result, and unless the In.
iammation can be taken out and this
tube restored TO It's normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an In.
famed condition OF the mucous sur.
faces. $50
We will give One Hundred Dollars
Tor any case OF Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu.
lars free. +. J. CHENEY 4 CO..
Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.