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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
The Fight Is On

The Saloon Opposition league is thoroughly organized at Ensley and the fight, so far as they are concerned, Is on. A systematic campaign has been planned and is being followed out to 'the letter. Speakers of prominence have been arranged for during the next two weeks and the various committees recently appointed are hard at work.
 Tonight there will be speaking at the Cumberland Presbyterian church un Eighteenth street and Avenue l. Thurs day evening prominent speakers will be heard at the Baraca rooms at the First Methodist church and in the near future Lieut.. Gov. Walter D. Seed and Richmond P Hobson will address audiences there.
 It Is also understood that William Up- shaw, known as the Georgia Cyclone, will be brought upon the scene before the close of the campaign. The question is live wire at Ensey and is being widely discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
AID BRINGS LETTERS
 FROM MANY SETTLERS
Commissioner Cowart Is Flooded With Inquiries From Pros-
 pective Settlers

Montgomery, August s.-(special)-A "ooma to Alabama smile" is at the pres- .nt time wreathing the benign counten- ance of Lee Cowart, commissioner or immigration, as direct result Of the wheels of machinery which he has put into motion during the past three rrontbs for the attraction of immigrants to this commonwealth. The commissioner has met with most glowing success in his andeavors, as is evidenced by stack of mai that is almost overnowing his down. town capitol office.
 On Sunday, July 30 the commissioner carried a full page advertisement with the Chicago Record-Herald, as a direct result of which, he says, he has received already 55 letters from farmers who de- sire to try out their lot in this state. To- day the commissioner had a call from T.. O. Stallings of Newman. Ga, who said that he is anxious to purchase 1000 acres of land to settle upon. Similar requests hsve been received from almost every city of the west and middle west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmin gham, August S.-G D. m.)- Rains occurred during the past A hours along the Canadian border and in the upper Missouri valley and middle lakes, owing to the low barometrio pressure prevailing there. A depression exists in southern Florida, which is giving thunder showers in that state and as far north as northern Georgia and as far west as Mobile. However. 1t was clear in these states at [ D.
 m., except in southern Florida, where it is still cloudy and unsettled. Tenn peratures have risen slowly over the southern half of the country. This is due chiefly to the disappearance of clouds from the greater portion of the country and the resulting increase in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
Ensley PeoDle Pleased

General satisfaction is being eX- pressed at Ensley over the appointment of George W. Byrum 10 the vacancy on the board of education caused by the death of the late John W. Tomlin- son. A committee of Ensley citizens visited the commissioners Monday and suggested the name of MT Byrum. The appointment was made yesterday morning.
 Mir Byrum Is one of the most pro- gressive men in the Steel City and is very popular there He has performed many public duties in a satisfactory manner and has always taken an active interest in the system of schools at Enslee. He was a member of the con- mittee appointed to plan the system of schools there and was at one time chairman of the finance committee of the city council. MT. Byrum Is engaged in the hardware business in Blrming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
SELMA INFORMED
 TAFT MAY ACCEPT

Selma. August S.-(Special.) )-Senator v B. Atkins received a letter this morning from Congressman Fred L. Blackmon in which there IS held out considerable encouragement as to President Taft's &C., ceptance of the invitation to visit Selma during the convention of the Alabama Good Roads association.
 MT. Backmon also wrote to Senator Atkins that he was using every effort to have the United States Marine ban. come to Selma this fall. All lovers of good music here are hopeful that he will be successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
SUPPLIED HER FRIENDS w I T H WILS s SON' s FRECKLE CREAM
It Is Positively Guaranteed to Remove
 Frcckles


 The following letter will prove of great interest to everyone in quest of a fair complexion:
 Dukes Island, Me.
 September 19, 1910. Dear Dr. Wilson:
 Enclosed please find two dollars $2.00), for which kindly mail me four jars of your Frecke Cream to postoffice box No. 14. Halifax. N. C., as We are starting home tomorrow As usual. we brought number of jars of your cream, but our friends here at the beach are so charmed with 1t and so anxious for it that have given it all away. The drug gst here says that he will have it on sale next season. Cordially yours,
 NANCY HOwERTON CONAN" Wilson's Freckle Cream will remove freckles, pimples, sunburn and chaps It is toilet salve and a mild and harmless face bleach One jar of Wilson's ITrecke Cream will cause your freckles 10 per ceptibly fade, and the second jar vii, completely remove them. If it does not your druggist will refund every cent of your money without argument. If he cannot supply you, send 60 cents 10 the Wilson Freckle Cream Company. Oh 1rlas- ton. s. G. and you will receive at oncc a full size jar.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
POPULAR MATRON
 OF FLORENCE DIES

nee, August S.-(special)-on the
 his departure for Clinton, Ky, he will make his l1Pme, Ed Lynn, Int years superintendent of the Iethodist Sunday school, was pre- with handsome gold headed um- " the members of the school. The ation was made by NJ. W. Camper residence of the pastor, Rev. Ira -lxins,. in the presence of a number oh and Sunday school members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
BOY KILLED WHILE
 REPAIRING PISTOL

Lneville, August s.-(SpeciaD News has reached here that Edgar Hill. a youth of r years, accidentally shot him. self while trying to repair a pistol at camp eight miles northwest of Line vile yesterday. A physician was imme diately summoned, but the young man died from the wound | few hours after tho bullet had penetrated his body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
Ensley Vacationists

A large number of Einsley people are leaving on their vacation for various points. Most of the business men have been away enjoying their vacation, while others are away now and are returning daily to get in shape for the coming fall season The largest class of people out of the town now are the women and children and these are coming in on every train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
KIRKLAND CANNOT
 ACCEPT TIE OFFER

Talladega. August s.-Dr J. H. John son received this evening communi- cation from Dr. J H. Kirkland, chan cellor of Vanderbilt university, notify ing him that he cannot accept a call to the presidency of the University of Ala bama.
 pr. Johnson is a member of the board of trustees of the university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
Harriet sturdivant Darby died yes-

.~s..as lat 3 p. m. She was one of the best known and most popular matyons of Florence. She is survived in addition to her husband. Burt Darby, by a sister, Mrs. John E. Isbell of Greshorm. Miss, a half sister. Miss Mollie Sturdivant OF Florence, and brother, N. P. Sturdivant of Hillshoro. The funeral took place this afternoon at o'clock from the residence, Rev E. D. McDougall officiating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
I,ordon Imports Increase

London, August S.-The July statement of the board of trade shows an increase of z, 46O,0 ,000 in imports and decrease O, SIS, s0p 900 in exports. The imports of food stuffs increased $10,0oO,000 and manufac- tured goods. s5.000.0O, but raw material de creased SlO,0O0,0Oo The principle decrease in the exports was in manufactured sooos' mainly textiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
Investigate Mrs. Burns Death

The coroner's inquest over the remains of Mrs. Edna Burns. the woman who was burned to death Sunday, was held yes- terday, but on account of the absence of certain witnesses it was not finished The hearing will be continued OH Fri day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
Weather Forecast

Washington. August S.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Gen. orally fair Wednesday and Thursday light variable winds.
 Tennessee: Fair in west; local showers in east portion Wednesday,; Thursday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
POLLAK CABLES

The Age-Herald last night received the following cablegram:
 ..Rotterdam, August 8. "Age-Herald, Birmingham, Ala. "All Americans should protest against Roosevelt's attitude deiegating govern ment to himself and promising Steel trust umbrAUs acquiring Tennessee company
 "POLLAk.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
BEAUsEANT SUICIDES

Nashville, August s.-Beauseant, 2:06la. a highbred pacing stallion. once selling for s17,500, committed suicide at Highland Stock Farm. near Columbia. Tenn, yesterday. He deliberately dashed head-on to tree, knocking out his brains. He was 13 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
Mrs. Allen Is Dead

New York. August s.--Mrs. Elizabeth Akers Allen, author. is dead at her home in Tuckahoe. N. Y.. at the ago of 79 years. She was born in Maine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
FACTORY RESUMES
 WORK AT LINEVILLE
Old Home of Senator John T. Morgan Changes Hands As Sum-
 mer Resort

Lineville, August S.-(Special)-The tur- nlture factory at this place resumed to- day after a several months idieness. caused by an order of a bankrupt court. The factory was moved to this place from Talladega about two years ago and the canital was increased and it is said I, was the largest furniture factory in the state. The company did large volume of busi- ness. the demand for the furniture being more than the factory could manufacture.
 About A. month ago a company was or vanized by w. D. Mitchell, s. J. Gay, M M Enpes. B. r. Thornton and R. A. caines. all local men, who bougnt the factory, which was incorporated under the name of East Alabama Furniture Factory company JiiE
 James W. Jackson has leased the hotel at Clairmont Springs. a summer resort On the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. F miles above Lineville for the remainder of the season. The hotel ia located in the yard of the old home of the late United States Senator John T. Norgan and number of mineral springs have been opened. The resort has been commanding large crowds for several summers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
LEATHER GOODS
Best Suit Case Ever Sold for $500

It is genuine cow hide, strapped all a r 0 II n d Il -i n. straps, with large brass buckles, best bolts and locks, full linen lined, with shirt fold. It was our best seller reg ularly at s7.50, and now 1t is the best suit case we ever saw for the money oT1lV
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a result thereof there is existing at this
time deficiency Of SIS, $500. 1t is hard
ly believed to be possible that the pay
ment of this deficiency can be made to
the beneficiaries until other sources of
revenue are authorized by Congress, as
the present collections which the law per-
mits to be used for the payment of pen
sions is hardly more than sufficient to dis
charge current obligations. 1t is practi-
cally certain that during the fiscal year
1912 the District will be again confronted
with the necessity of reducing pension
payments by reason of inadequate funds
to an extent as large, if not larger, than
the reduction made during the ..scal year
1911.
An analysis Of the revenues available
for the payment of police and fire PEN
sions for the past. five years and the
charges accruing during that period
through pensions authorized by the Com
missioners pursuant to law, shows that
while there has been an increase of nearly
Is per cent on account of pension liabili-
ties, the resources have decreased 10 per
cent. There is now before Congress, with
the approval Of the Commissioners, a bill
to provide new and additional sources Of
revenues for the payment of police and
fire pensions The enactment Of this bill
would place the pension funds upon a sta
BILE basis for a number of years to come
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$l3. 739. s47.20
The revenues of the water department
during the fiscal year 1911 amounted to
1888, 453 10 The balance to the credit OF
the water fund at the beginning of that
year was 500, 117.S1, making total avail.
able for expenditure during said year OF
t123. 571.51.
The actual net expenditures on account
Of the water fund during the fiscal year
1911 amounted to $685.. 373.09. leaving a
balance available for expenditure June 30.
1911, Of $S7, 1882.
DEBT
Funded debt of the District Of Co
lumbia on June 80. 1911. all of
which incurred under the
forms Of local government which
existed in the District prior TO
July 1. 1873, bearing 1855 per
Unfunded debt Of the District Of
Columbia due the United States
on June 80. 1911 arising from
loan advances made by the United
States from appropriations charged
Ito the revenues of the District Of
Columbia. in excess Of the reve-
1ues thereof, bearing per cent
Cnnnded debt OF the District Of
Columbia due the United States
onJune so. 1911. arising from adj
vaIces made by the United States
on account Of appropriations for
SPECIAL park improvements as au-
thorked by the acts Of March z,
laf1 and March 4. 1911. to he re-
imhnHed in four equal annual In
srallnents beginning with fiscal
year BIZ. with interest at ) per
cent deferred payments ac-
count
Mcrtdan Hill .... $3.50
- a52l3oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05

The assessor reports the assessment Of
taxable real and personal property in the
District of Columbia for the fiscal year
ended June 80. 1911, based upon valuation
of all real estate ''at not less than two
thirds of the true value thereof, and of
valuation of personal property at "a
fair cash value over and above the ex-
emptions' provided by law, said as e.s-
ments having been made pursuant to the
provisions of the act of Congress ap-
proved July 1. 1902, entitled IAN act
making appropriations to provide for the
expenses of the government of the Dr.
trict of Columbia for tie fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1903, and for other pur-
poses," as follOwS:-
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Drawback Certificates.

No change has occurred In the status OF
the conditional obligation of the District
to redeem $40, 447.20 of drawback certifl-
Gates ISSUED under acts Of Congress ap-
proved June 10. 1878 GO Stat, 1850. and
subsequent acts. mentioned in the report
o. the commissioners for the fiscal year
1900. for overcharges OF special assess
ments levied by former municipal gov
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Total Observation-Disclosures. 81 COS. 495. Oh
Reduction of Debt.

The reduction of the funded debt during
the fiscal year 1911 was $603.9OO. and Of
the unfunded debt on account general ad-
vances by the United States. 5000, 1911 II +.
making a reduction IN Indebtedness on
account of hese two items of $l.2l3O97.17.
Advances were made during the year by
the United States on account of special
park Improvements as above stated $780,
2i3.a0. thus leaving a net reduction for
the year on all Indebtedness Of $1.157,-
1887
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Net increase .............. $l35,sl2Oo
The collection on account Of real estate
during the last year were larger than
during any year before. but more proper
ty was sold at the annual tax sale III
March than has been sold in any year
for several years past; $1,O15OO2.S4 was
collected on account of the 1911 levy. and
the arrears of the levies for back years
were reduced in a considerable amount.
When it is taken into consideration the
personal taxes over a year in arrears are
practically uncollectible. the results OBJ
tanned by the Office in the collection OF
such taxes have been gratifying, as APP
pears from the following statement OF
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Assessors Office.
Triennial Assessment.

The triennial assessment fort the years
1912-1914 was returned January 1, 1911,
and after the usual period Of appeals was
completed. which was as nearly as posi-
BILE after the first Monday in June. was
found to be $3.50, 322. 4S7. This will give a
yearly tax Of nearly $5OOO.OQO from real
estate. About ], 700 appeals were received.
which is nearly double the number of any
previous year, although it is only about /
per cent of the number of pieces of prop
erty assessed. The total assessment is
about $37 .OO0, 600 above the assessment of
last year, and Is the greatest increase of
any year since the Inauguration of the
permanent board of assessors. This as
sessment demonstrates the need of some
change in the period Of appeals. and also
seems to indicate, that a yearly assess
ment would be better business procedure
than the present method of assessing at
triennial periods. 1t would allow the
work to be done more continuously and
to be better regulated. and the periods for
appeals to become better understood by
the public. A yearly assessment might
require the installation Of an elaborate
system Aof notices. but this would be in
line with practices in other cities.
Records Of Sales.
The last District appropriation bill pro-
vided for a new record clerk. whose duty
is to collect data in regard to sales and
transfers of property. Two clerks were
r.cue sted by the assessors Office for this
important work, which, it is believed, will
require all of the time of two or more
persons. Nevertheless, the work has been
started by the one clerk provided for it.
and the material already gathered is be.
value Of such data. In connection with
this class of work the great need for
proper designation of city lots Is apparent,
and it is again recommended that the act
of 1885, regarding such designation, be
made operative by providing funds for
the preparation Of maps of the city
squares.
Arrears Of Taxes.
A bill has been prepared by the Com
missioners which has for its object the
enforcement, by a proceeding In equity
of liens on real estate acquired through
tax sales There was such prov sion
in the tax law of March 3. 1877 u9 Stat.
1897, but it was repealed by provisions
in the tax-sale act OF July l, IoO2 t32
Stat, pt u, which authorizes sales at
public or private sale. 1t was neid tnat
The act of 1877. enforcing such liens. was
expensive and cumbersome and led to a
multiplicity of suits but 1t would seem
that this or some similar measure Is abb
solutely necessary to insure the collection
of tax arrearages.
Licenses.
Miscellaneous licenses. emitting liquor
licenses. are collected under the act OF
July /, 1902 (32 Stat. GOD. and the need
of certain amendments has been felt
for several years in order that there
should be more equality on the tax on
trades and professions. Some Of these
recommendations were made In the as
SCISSORS reportf Of 1905 and 1907. and the
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Population.


The number Of inhabitants of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, according to the emu
meration during the month Of April, 1910.
by the United States bureau of the GEN.
sus. was 331, O69 of whom "a, 446 are given
as negro There is an irreconcilable
difference between this enumeration and
the census OF the District taken by the
metropolitan police In April. 1909, which
Is 343, OOS, including 97.142 az colored.
The Commissioners realize the imprac-
ticability of making an absolutely accu-
rate census. but are of the opinion that
such an enumeration would give num-
Der more nearly approximating the police
census, because of the greater familiarity
of the officers of the police department
with the residents of their several beats
They have in contemplation the emu
meration by the police department OF the
residents of the District next spring. and
will take every possible care to insure its
practicable accuracy.
Estimates for 1913.
In the preparation of the estimates for
the support Of the government Of the Dis
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Estimated Receipts and Expenditures
Of Water Department.

The estimated receipts from water
revenues is 100000. The estimated ex-
penditures for revenue and inspection.
contingent expenses. pumping stations,
fire plugs. hydrants. etc. $l35,785. The
remainder to be available to continue
the extension and maintenance Of the
high-service system. water distribution
and installing meters.
Proposed Repayment on Account Of
Advances by the United States.
In conformity with their interpreted
ton of law requiring the refundmeut
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rey $3oos5ooo
This amounts sbf o ton account
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December 4, 1911.
To the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of Amer
lea, in Congress assembled:
The Commissioners of the District of
Columbia herewith submit for the infor-
nation of Congress. pursuant to the re-
quirements of section II of an act pro-
viding permanent form of government
for the District of Columbia. approved
June II, 1873 co Stat, 1OS. a report of
their official doings for the fiscal year
ended June 30. 1911, with other informa-
ton and recommendations on District
affairs. The details are embodied in the
reports of the heads Of the several de-
partments and offices accompanying
Receipts and Expenditures.
The receipts and expenditures. includ-
ing those on account Of the water de-
partment, were as follows:
RECEIPTS
Cash balances July 1. 1910. 1881 ,91SN
Taxes and other general revenues. ~ I94-W
Trust and special fund collections l,Z@4,oSoo4
United States payments from ap-
preparations under the act OF June 80 80. a.
Amount nm, ns'e advanced by the United
states account OF special park
Improvement authorized BY the
acts of March 2. 1911. and March
g. 1911. account
Meridian Hill Park. $2lS3
Montrose Park 1890. 55.O0OOO
rot,, .s1s, 7ss, s47 20
EXPENDITURES.
From District Of Columbia appro-
From a' District Of Columbia special :.
Reimbursement to United States
account of advances and interest
thereon oS1,oo~''o
Total SO, 4O2, 1885, 81
usExPENpED BALANCES OF
CASH ADVANCES TO DlSBURS-
ING OFFICER AND OF TRUST
AND SPECIAL FUNDS.
Cash balances June 80. 1911, as fol-
TO Credit of Disturbing
officer, District of Co
To credit Of special dis
bursting agent. board OF
control. Rock Greek 100.
Park Afo.Vo
To credit treasurer Re-
form School for Girls. 1,OO2.4o
To credit of trust and
special funds in Treas
ury niIed states SS,9I4.V0
In hands of collector OF
taxes on account OF
general fund OF Dis
trict oS'<A7.oo
In hands OF collector of
taxes on account OF
trust and special funds Z,4Vs.o<
In hands of collector OF
taxes account re-
payment to appropria-
lions 4,o7A'0o q,