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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-02-03

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%sponsible for talk of conflict, let not
those campaigns begin this year.
BUTTER AND IMITATION BUTTER
1t is not at all likely that g
will seriously consider the repeal or
change OF the tax On oleomargarine.
There have been occasional reports
of an attempt of that kind and these
We're revived in recent discussions of
the cost of living. A slump in the
price of butter a few days ago was
assigned by newspaper dispatches to
agitation for a modification of the
oleomargerine tax. 1t is very doubt
lfulif this had anything to do with it;
there are frequent fluctuations in the
quotation on butter that are not ex-
planned in such a way. II there is
q butter trust" it would be folly
indeed for it to confess control of the
market at the slightest alarm.
Under the existing law, passed
about q decade ago. uncolored oleo-
margarine is taxed a half cent a
pound and oleomargerine colored
like butter is taxed ten cents a.
pound. There is no denying the fact
that since this law was passed there
has been q marked increase in the
cost Of butter. Neither can there be
any doubt that the oleomargerine
tax has 3had a good deal to do with
that advance. There is no difference
between colored and uncolored oleo-
margarine except the color. Yet,
whereas colored oleomargerine was
freely used and generally liked when
there was no tax on the color, con-
sumption Of cleo fell on 60 per cent
the first year after the tax was put
on. People do not like to eat white
butter. whether genuine or inlita-
tion.
i was urged in behalf Of the
|ol~eomargerine tax that 1t was neces-
sary in order to enable the consumer
to know when he was buying imita-
ton butter. That the consumer has
q full right to know just what he is
buying whatever the food product.
Iis undeniable; as much is recognized
In the pure food laws now in force
all over the country. Whether the
makers Of oleomargerine could be
forced in any other way than by the
ten-cent tax to give nottca of its
nature to all buyers is a question that
is still under debate. But there is
no question that the present law has
fully accomplished that purpose.
No doubt congressman who voted
for the oleomargerine tax ia the
FIRST place took full consideration of
the opportunity the passage of such
a law would give them to tell the
farmers that they had helped 10 raise
the price of butter.
There is a good deal of hypocrisy
about the passage and present dis
cussion of this law. 1t mas no doubt
helped the creameries by giving them
a sort of assurance in their business.
Yet they of course defend the law
on the ground that it tells the con-,
sumner what he is buying. On the
other hand, the packers. who arc in
lterested in selling oleomargerine.
profess to be greatly concerned over
the prices charged for butter-a so-
licitude for the consumer that never
appeared in the selling Of meats.
Butter is high; but so are othe-
prices, wages and salaries. It is
doubtful If the price OF butter is out
of keeping with that Of other con-
modities. II it were, every one who
could would want to engage in the
of butter, with the result
E#H2gysEgS /, . NH93 80 -
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-02-03

FOR SALE OR TRADING. q De-
Lavel cream separator in good an-
dition. Phone 1913.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-02-03

TIE postal savings bank bill seems
to be predicated upon the belief taat
the people have something left after
they buy their meat and butter.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-02-03

FOR sALE-soft water. VIM. An
derson 100 east Eleventh. Phone 1872.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-02-03
For hay or straw phone Fisher s44

FOR sALE-on a payments.
bar fixtures. uew and second hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
TO AID IN BRINGING
 PEOPLE TO THE FAIR

That he would grant the State Fair management as many special trains as the business warranted and that every effort would be made to swell the at tendance at the fair to be held here next month was the promise of w. A. Becker, general passenger agent for the Queen and Crescent, who was in Birmingham yesterday. He stated that it had been brought to his attention that Gadsden and Attalla as well as other towns along the Alabama Great Southern wished to have special trains He said they would be furnished if the people cared to have them
 we will be glad to cooperate in every way with the fair management" said Mir Becker We have only one thing to sell and that Is transportation. If the people of any point along our line wish to engage a special train for the fair we will be glad to make them special rates and other concessions. The passenger department of the company will be glad to assist in every manner possible in mak- ing the State fair a success. I believe from what has been told me and from what have observed that the exhibition this fall will be interesting and intend to come down during the fair myself
 In addition to boosting the State fair Mr. Becker said the passenger business was good at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
EUSTIS WILL PROBABLY
 BE MADE COMPTROLLER

The City Council last night established the office of comptroller of the public improvement funds, and it is a foregone conclusion that 1t will be filled by George Eustis, the present city treasurer, who will be succeeded by w. B. Copeland next man in Birmingham who has ever been able to handle the machinery of adopt ing, approving, and assessing improve ment ordinances so that property owners could not pick flaws in the operations and dodge the payment of assessments.
 It Is figured that the great amount of public improvement necessary under Greater Birmingham makes it impossible for the treasurer to give it his attention. In fact, it will be as much as one man can do, with the enormous Improvements which are now being contemplated.
 MT. Eustis will be elected on October 5. and the following will be his duties:
 T. Keeping a proper record of every movement of each improvement ordi- nance from it's introduction to the pay ment of the last assessment bond.
 "2. The collection of all public improve ment assessments and installments.
 "9. Keeping a correct record of all esti- mates outstanding and the payments thereof.
 "A. Seeing that all assessments are kept block abstracted up to date.
 "5. The issuance, redemption and pay ment of assessment bonds.
 '6. The proper distribution of all funds, whether received or disbursed to the ordi- nance fund to which they belong"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
WITNESSES TESTIFY TO
 VALUE OF PROPERTY

The hearing as to the legality of the railroad rates SIS applying to the Louis vile and Nashville was resumed in Br- mngham yesterday morning. There were only a few witnesses examined at the hearing for the Louisville and Nashville At the morning session J. L.. Yancey, a prominent real estate man, was examined He testified to the values of the com pany's properties in the Birmingham dis trict as compared to the exhibits carry ing the values filed before the master In Louisville.
 George Stone, claim agent for the com pany, was the other witness at the morn ing session. Mr. Stone was requested to give his version of threats said to have been made against the Louisville and Nashville by several persons who, it is said, were interviewed about the com pany's interests. MT. Stone testified as to the conversations had with the per- sons who made threats.
 Robert Jemison, Jr., of the Jemison Real Estate company was placed on the stand in the afternoon. He testified to land values after having qualified as an expert.
 The meeting will probably be adjourned as soon as one other session is held. It is believed the state will request the passing of the hearing for few days to look into some matters of evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
CITY VOTE IS FORMALLY
 CANVASSED BY COUNCIL

President Pro Tem. Gregg will swear in the Mayor, president and aldermen. It is probable that Mayor Culpepper Exum will make an inaugural address. Presi- dent of the Council Harry Jones will announce his committees and the council will adjourn.
 The regular meeting will be held on Wednesday of the same week. when all city officers and department heads will be elected and their salaries fixed. In adopting the motion 10 adjourn last night | the retiring aldermen registered their last votes, and their careers as active aldermen ended On October they will simply take part in welcoming their suc- l cessors.
 | In declaring A. L. Thorp elected alder man from the Thirteenth ward and James Mclaughlin from the Fourteenth ward the council last night ignored the claim of Aldermen Albritton and Macki- nav that they are still representing those wards, and placed those aldermen in a position where they will have to institute proceedings to hold their seats. MT. Albritton states that he will enter a contest, but Mir. Mackinaw declares his intention to resign on account of busi- ness pressure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
RAILROAD MEN WILL HAVE CONFERENCE HERE

The operating officers of the Illinois Central, Frisco and Central of Georgia, who are to hold an important conference here today, are beginning to arrive. A party of officials headed by General Superintendent J. F. Hutchinson of the Frisco arrived last night The conference today will be in regard to the opening of the Thomas yards of the Frisco-Il Illinois Central The opening will take place October i. The operating men will go over the details of handling trains in and out of the yards and will map gut other plans in connection with the work.
 The conference will be held in the of- fees of A. D. Lightner, general agent for the Frisco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
TRAFFIC MEN CONFER
 ON COTTON SITUATION

A meeting of freight traffic officials of the southeastern territory will be held September 27 for the purpose of adopt ing rules and regulations for the hand ling of domestic cotton this season. The meeting will be held In Louisville and will be attended by all the leading traf- Tic men of the lines affected by the cot ton shipments.
 The rules and regulations affecting cot ton at Birmingham as well as all points will be arranged. It is probable, accord ing to those in touch with the cotton sit uation, that the railroads will adopt some very agreeable rules for cotton business this fall The opinion seems to be prev alent that the rules of the past few years will be modified to some extent so as to permit the cotton men and railroads greater freedom in the handling of the domestic or local cotton movement. The meeting in Louisville was scheduled for yesterday. However, it was found that some important officials could not be present. Several local officials will be in the conference, which will also be at tended by cotton men from several points in the cotton belt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
MAYOR EXUM AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS WILL BE INAUGU- RATED AT MEETING TO BE HELD OCTOBER

The City Council last night ,canvassed the results of Mondays city election with the following result:
 Culpepper Exum, for Mayor, 274s; liar " Jones. for president of the council, 26S2; J. B. Drake, for police commis- sIoner, 2615; Kirk Moore, 30; F. B. Ye1ld- ing, 9; Seals, l.
 Against the sale of the North Bir- mingham light plant, 2sO5; for the sale. 45 Against the sale of the North Bir- mingham water plant 2725; for the sale. fl. On motion of Alderman O'Neil the nominees were declared duly elected, and motion carried that "the city do not sell the water and light plants.''
 President Pro Tenn. M. J. Gregg an- nounced last night that, according to the provision of the municipal code, the council will meet on the first Monday in October-October 3-to organize. At that meeting nothing will be done except the official inauguration of the new officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
OVERWHELMED TO
 ENLARGE LIGHT PLANT

Alderman Simon Klotz, cf hirnhn$of the light committee of the 4ityl CEuncil, started movement yesterday D snlarge the North Birmingham light and:: water plants. "The people have dtcided fo keep these plants he said, hnd we must now do our best to makef them service able. The present light plant is not cap able of furnishing current for more than 50 arcs, and we need more lights than that in North Birmingham right now. Its capacity will have to be increased"
 The report of the light committee adopted last night instructed the water and light committees and the superin- tendent of the North BirpinghaN plants to investigate the needs fdr enlarA ling and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
Body Found By Old Soldier

Montgomery, September N.-(Special.)- J. The murder of A. F. McEwen, a Bir- mingham travelling man, at Mountain Creek on Tuesday evening, has created great interest in Montgomery, where he was once a resident. J. F. Snider of the general freight agents office on the Louisville and Nashville is his brother in-law, and has gone to Mountain Creek to look after the remains. McEwen was about 45 years of age.
 A nephew at Mountain Creek, with sev- ehal others, are under suspicion. Nc Ewen was shot near the Old Soldiers home and his body found near the grave yard by an old soldier named Rice. He went to Mountain Creek to visit friend named G. w. Coburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
DOBBS SUCCUMBS
 AFTER HARD FIGHT

After a gallant fight for life lasting nearly AS hours Wesley Dobbs suc- cumbed to wounds received at Adams vile Monday night. He died yesterday morning at 430 o'clock at St. Vincent's hospital surrounded by his family.
 With Dobbs death one of the saddest tragedies that has occurred in Jeffer- son county ended. There is nothing for the coroner or the sheriff to do, as both parties to the duel are dead.
 The body will be sent this moriing to Adamsville for burial by the 1feen Undertaking company. The bodA has been lying at their parlors sinqB the death.
 Dobbs is survived by a wife anX one child and several brothers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
Laudatory Speeches Made By
 Members Last Night
MAYOR JONES LEADS
Williams Offers Resolutions Which Are Spread Upon Council Records. Portrait Will Be Placed
 in Chamber
RESOLUTION

< whereas, it has been made < known to this board that Capt. < Frank P. O'Brien, Mayor of this < city, died in Philadelphia Septem- < Der g. 1910; and.N
 < Whereas, he was in life typi < cal representative of American < citizenship and southern manhood, < by gallant service in war in the < army of the confederacy, by in- < dustrious and successful work in < time of peace in Montgomery and < Birmingham, by faithful, honest < and efficient service in office, both -> as Sheriff of Jefferson county and < as the first Mayor of Greater Bir- . mingham; and,
 . "Whereas, 1t Is fit that this body . should pay tribute to his character . and record, to his rugged honesty, . his kindliness and his humanity; ~ now, therefore, be 1t resolved by ~ the City Council of Birmingham < as follows:
 ~ "F'irst-That the city of Br- q mingham has sustained great < loss by the death of it's chief ex- -%- ecutive officer, the Hon. Frank P. < O'Brien, and that in his death our < whole community Is bereaved by < the loss of one of It's foremost < citizens.
 z "Second-That this council, by -~ his death has sustained a loss of < a true friend, a wise counsellor 4 and a fearless guiding hand. < "Third-That this council extend . to the stricken family it's deep and q heartfelt sympathy, and that a ~ copy of this resolution be spread < upon the minutes of this body. z and that the city clerk be directed Q to furnish copy of this resolu- < tion to the family.
 < "R. D. BURNETT, Chairman; %A "JOHN F. WILLIAMS,
 < "J. R. COPELAND,
 < "C. C. HEIDT,
 "H. l.. MARTIN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22

increasing the capacity of these plants. and their recommendations will be acted on by the council on October 5. Here Is the report of the committee:
 Present: Aldermen Klotz. Heidt, Wil- Hams, Causey, O'Neill, Copeland (D. R) and Stone. Absent: Aldermen Moore and Perdue
 Alderman Klotz, chairman of the com- mttee, made the following report:
 We. your committee, recommend that the attached petitions for lights be re- ferred to the chairman of the lights and telephone committee and the superin- tendent of the North Birmingham water and light plants investigate the needs for enlarsing and increasing the capacity of these plants and report to the council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
OFFICIALS TO NASHVILLE
 FOR MORE FAIR EXHIBITS

President J. H. Holcombe of the Ala bama State Fair and Exhibit associa- tion, John L. Parker, chairman of the executive committee, and Secretary Frank Chaffee left last night for Nashville where they will meet the exhibitors and concession men in attendance at the Nashville fair. and secure the cream for Birmingham. October 6-15.
 The space for exhibits and concessions is almost all gone. but President Hol- combe wanted to be sure that Alabama gets every thing good that is shown in Tennessee.
 While in Nashville they will see some of the free aNraotions which are com ing to Birmingham, aris an their return will be able to judge of their value from personal investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22

Already the exhibits are coming in at the fair grounds, and are being put in place in the buildings. All exhibitors are urged to get in line and have their wares in place by the opening day. The. mer- chants of Birmingham are especially re- quested to get their work done. and avoid the rush of late exhibits which are shipped in from other points.
 A bureau of information has been es- tablished at 1921 Third avenue for the ben eft of hotel keepers, boarding house and rooming house proprietors and all who will have accommodations for visitors during the fair. Application must be made, giving the name, address, number of rooms and other information. by ad- dressing the Alabama State Fair Bureau of Information, 1921 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Ruth Patrick

Ruth Patrick, the 5-year- old daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles B. Pat rick, 240S Brown boulevard, died yes terday morning as result of burns re- ceived last Sunday afternoon. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence. Inter- ment will be in Oakland cemetery. Lit tie Ruth was burning some leaves In the yard last Sunday afternoon when she went too close to the fire and her dress caught. She was so badly burned be- fore assistance arrived that death re- suited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
WILL LEAVE oDIY| w. H. Baker Has Been F gre en De Ens-
 len-May c Ee,

After remaining in Bir |ingta1 10 days in the interest of c ent Yin tolved in the case of E. F. Ensld aAaiist L. A. May & Co. for over $1 ,0d ,0o0,' w. H. Ba- ker, an attorney of New Work, will leave for his home today.
 The compromise negotiations which are said to have lneen under Hay have taken a new turn, is stated, dnd any further plans will to be mat1e by MT. En-
 The taki bf depositidhs In the case which was keduled for 3today has been postponed days. Thef attorneys from New York ho are repfksentins the L. A. May cofrfsany will bd in the, city at that time,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
Claims Head Was Crushed

Suit for $5OO0 damages was filed yester- day in the city court against the Dim mick Pipe company by Nose Roland, who claims that his head was crushed and his skull fractured in an accident at the North Birmingham plant of the pipe company,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
TUBERCULOSIS FUND

For the benefit of the anti-tuberculosis camp being maintained on Red noun tain by the Jefferson County Anti-Tuber- culosis association The Age-Herald has received the following contributions:
 Previously acknowledged .............s12 James Weatherly ........................ 10
  Total 300
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
THE WEATHER

Washington, September H.-Forecast: Alabama and ississippi-Generally fair Thursday and Friday light variable winds.
 The following is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Birmingham for the "A hours ended at p. m. September 21 1910:
 Maximum temperature ......... 91 Minimum temperature ............ 65 Mean temperature ..................... IS Normal temperature .................. 73 Deficiency ........................ 162 freclpltatlon .......................... 01 Total precipitation since Jan. 1......4 il Excess .......................... 2.G7
 w. F. LEHMAN, Observer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22

SHAW. The Undertaken. Phones 9.
 GREEN Undertaking Go. Phones 1902. LICE JOY, Undertaken, Phones 769.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22

lCONTINUEn ON FACE @l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22

Following is the report ol City Englneer Nicholson:
 Committee on Grade Separation, City:
 Gentlemen: Tn response to your in structions, I submit herewith for your consideration a general map showing ex- istlng conditions of tracks, buildings, bridges and streets from Fourteenth street to Thirty-second street, and from Avenue c to Third avenue. with maps and profles of First avenue from Twen- ty-fifth to Thirty-fourth streets, and twenty eighth street from Avenue c to Second avenue, showing comparative To- cation of a viaduct and subway on each also sections and plans of proposed form of subway and viaduct with approximate | estimate of costs.
 In studying the solution of the problem
 of grade separation at First avenue and
 Twenty-eighth street, It IS important to consider the eventual solution of the
 problem as a whole in the district men | |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22

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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-01-05
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