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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22
MINE VALUATIONS.

The valuation placed on the copper
and iron mines by Expert ]. r. Finlay
were made public at Lansing yesterday
and published yesterday afternoon i'm
The News Mr.. Fnlay has given cop
per properties a considerable reduction
from former figures and increased the
valuation Of the iron mines. He values
the copper properties of HUughton,
Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties at
$50 $4,000, the figures for Houghton
county being $5S,S1J,OOO, and the iron
mines at $119,4s5,OOO. Inasmuch as
the total assessed valuation Of Hough-
ton county was fixed at $14O,OOO.OOO
by the state board Of equalization five
years ago. it is apparent from Mr.. Fin
lays report that Houghton county
should get a much lower valuation at
the hands Of the board this year. pro-
viding. Of course, it accepts the Finlay
figures.
Mr. Finlay holds that only nine cop
per companies in Michigan have made
money In the last five years and that
the end OF their profitable operations
is in sight This is one Of the reasons
he has valued them lower than he
would If the life Of the mines was
perpetual. 1t is not pleasing to learn
that the limit Of the profitable opera
tions Of the producing copper proper
ties Is In sight, but on the other hand
it Is pleasing to know that justice
has at last been done and that a more
reasonable valuation will now be placed
on the local mines. II Is fair to as
sumo, Of course that Mr. Finlay's fig
ures will be accepted by the board of
equalization as he was employed ex-
pressly TO make "A thorough examina-
ton OF the mines and fix the valua-
tons. He is not a resident of Mich
igan, his home being In New York,
and is not I'm any way connected with
the Michigan mining industry.
II Is said that the total assessed
valuation Of the state viii be increased
fifty per cent, to 5000, OOO. 900 In which
event the rate will be lower and the
iron companies, which have been boost
ed I'm value nearly S1OO.OOO,OOO, will not
be as hard hit as II the valuation OF
the state was not given a big increase
A lower rate OF taxation also will bene-
nt the copper companies. Taken al
together the situation is one Of mucl
encouragement to Michigan copper in.
terests.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22

a little later in the season II should
be possible to settle the controversy
about the status Of baseball in the iron
and copper regions in a definite man
ner. An intersectional series between
the two best teams in the respective
districts would accomplish that end
Mining Journal.
The News believes the copper coun-
try fans will welcome the suggestion,
and that the management Of the Mo
hawk team, champions Of the local
league will be more than willing "a
arrange such series with the iron
country champs.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22

1t takes some coal to run the ma
chinery down in Panama, as is shown
by the contract just awarded the Po-
cahontas Coal company of Virginia for
$4,000 tons Of semi bituminous coal.
one years supply. A British steam
ship line will carry the coal to the
isthmus from Newport News. VIII the
day ever come when such transporta-
ton can be done in American freight
ers2
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22
Piles! Piles! Piles!

williams Indian Pile Ointment Will cure
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles. 1t abb
serbs the tumors. allays itching at once.
acts as n poultice. gives instant rehef.
Williams Indian Pile ointment is pre-
nored for piles and itching OF the private
PARTS Druggists. mail soc and sl.W.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Psops., Cleveland. Ohio
For Sale at Vastbinder & Read, Su-
,>erior Pharmacy. Eagle Drug Store.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22

Mohawk has cinched both the base
ball and cricket championships.
Whether it is baseball. cricket or
hockey, Mohawk usually manages to
land on top. II has won an enviable
record in copper country sporting cir
cles during the past few years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22

Jonathan Bourne. the well-known
statesman from the Pacific coast, does
not contend that our system OF govern
ment is wholly bad. or course not. No
system Of government of which Bourne
is a part can be wholly bad.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22

When Admiral Togo's stomach went
back on him he probably came TO the
conclusion that hospitality is some
thing like Gen. Shernans definition
of war;
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22
this is MY 53RD BIRTHDAY"

James O'Connell. president of the
International Association of Machin-
lists and one of the foremost labor lea
ders in America, was born in Miners
Vile, Pa, August %, 1858. His father
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22

President Taft yesterday sent mes
sage to Congress urging a further ap-
preparation to complete the work on
the battleship Maine In Havana har-
Dor. He declared the United States
would be derelict in it's duty II it did
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22

The judiciary recall clause having
been omitted. President Taft yester-
day afternoon signed the joint resolu-
ton for the admission Of Arizona and
New Mexico into the union.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22

There were i'm Argentina at the close
OF 1910 approximately 15,S75 miles of
railways, as compared with 1880
miles i'm 1909. II is estimated that the
length of the Argentine railways i'm
1911 will be 1850 miles.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION;
Ru Mail or CarriAr-
TUESDAY, AUGUST p, 1911.

A citizen Of Kansas advertises for
wife who can furnish music but he
does not mention whether he prefers
the instrumental or the chin variety.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-22
PRINCIPAL ARTICLES
OF EXPORT TRADE.
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What are the principal articles form
ing the large increase In exports of
manufacturers. the largest ever re-
corded In the history Of the export
trade OF the United States. The fig
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
$ RAMSAY BACK TODAY
Has Been on Tour of Europe With a
 Party of Mine Experts

After a tour of Europe extending over three months with party of the Emost celebrated mine experts in the country. some of whom are gov ernment men. Erskine Ramsay will reach Birmingham today Advices were received in Birmin ghs n yesterday that he will be here at 1015 o'clock tonight from his long trip.
 While absent MT Ramsay looked over all of the celebrated coal prop critics of Europe and made thorough study of the conditions existing in that country. He was among the examiners to look into several mines that have been scenes of bad accidents and the experts propose to make report upon the results for the government.
 It Is said to be probable that the local mine operators will request MT Ramsay to read a paper upon the trip at a special meeting to be arranged to suit his convenience.
 It Is said to be the intention of the Pratt company to incorporate some of the ideas secured by MT. Ramsay in Europe into the new work beginning at Flat Creek and elsewhere in the local coal field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
COTTON SAMPLE
 ROOM ESTABLISHED
McFadden Company Located on Sixth Floor of the Chamber of
 Commerce

Birmingham now has a cotton sample room that is said to be unequaled by any other in the south with the exception of Memphis and New Orleans. It is located on the sixth floor of the Chamber cf Commerce building. It has been installed by George H. McFadden & Bros, of Phil adelpha, in connection with their local purchasing office. The work of installing the equipment, is just completed and the debris left by the carpenters is to be cleared away today.
 Every convenience for samplng and keeping of the samples upon their receipt from the Warrant warehouse makes this a model cotton display room, and all the Alabama business of the McFadden con cern is transacted through the Birmins- ham office. The entrance Is partioned into a small corridor by a counter. Be- meath the counter are the sample bins containing every grade from the ,strlc, midding to low middling. Bins are also arranged along one side of the room, and above these are two tiers of racks where tcketed sample of every bale han 1leo by this firm from the state is farefully placed on record. A machine wraps thase in brown paper for safe keeping. The sample tables are movable, of the modern style of ventilated bases and complete the furnishings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
BID ON MILLION
 IN BONDS TODAY Several Bond Men Now in the City Called on
 Exum Yesterday

For the purpose of bidding on the $l,- GOO. GOO worth of bonds to be sold this afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Birming lam commissioners, several representatives of well known bond houses paid their respects to President Culpepper Exum yestrday. The financial men were enthusiastic about the prospective sale of Birmingham bonds.
 The sale of the bonds this afternoon will not be attended by any formalities. Ac- cording to the advertisement the bids will be opened at 3 oclock. The bidder de- siring the bonds that offers the largest premiums will be awarded the sale. II is anticipated by the commission that Birmingham will be offered quite a good premium for them.
 Preceding the sale of the bonds this afternoon the commissioners will meet foi morning session at 10 o'clock. At the morning meeting the first scheduled ac of the commission is to take up the re quest of the Southern Bell Telephon' company for an increase in rates. l will be in the form of report from { committee of the commission, composed of President Exum and Commissioner Lane. It was learned yesterday thai Judge Lane had accepted a new briei upon the situation from the counsel for the Southern Bell company promising tc read the brief with a mind wide open Tor conviction despite his formal announce ment that he intended to vote against the raise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
SOON DECIDE MORE
 SALOON LOCATIONS
Successful Applicants for License Will Be Made
 Known Shortly

On account of a controversy as to the lines of segregation in Ensley the excise commissioners did not decide yesterday on any saloon location for Ensley, Pratt City, Wylam and Bessemer They re- ceived various information yesterday as to the Ensley situation and will render a de- cision perhaps this morning; if not, the opinion will be given out tomorrow sure.
 The controversy is in reference to the lines on Avenue F, Ensley, and the des- igration of prominent corners.
 The commissioners spent dull day yes terday Very few applications were re- ceived and no questions came Up that de- manded quick judgment. The commis- sioners remained about the city hall prac- tically all day long handling such rou- tine propositions as arose.
 II is understood that. beginning thls morning. the commissioners will look into the character of the various applicants and severe trimming will result. It is gathered that decisions as to whom will be granted licenses at the end of the week will be known within few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
AT THE HOTELS

John Cattle of Gadsden is at the Morris. C. M Waldron of Winfield is in the city at the Morris.
 Kalford Kreth of Montgomery is regis tered at the Morris. Among yesterdays arrivals at the Flor- ence was J. A. Jeffries of Roanoke.
 A. G. Randall of -Sumterville is stop ping at the Florence.
 Howard Adams of Linden was at the Florence last night. s
 w. M. Chenault of New Decatur is in the city at the Birmingham.
 J. A. Tice Of Ensley is registered at the Birmingham. c. w. Shinn of Queenstown is at the Birmingham.
 Among Mondays arrivals at the Hill man was w. E. Chambess of Montgom- cry.
 Thomas J. Harris of Courtland is stop ping at the Hillman.
 Mrs H. M Davis of Gadsden is in the city at the Hillman.
 A. K. Collins of Millport is at the Metro politan.
 l.. B. Allen of Alexandra City is in the city at the Metropolitan.
 M. L. Blair of Linevile is registered at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
S25,0OO. WASHER
 10 BE ERECTED Improvements Amounting to $5O,O0O Announced for
 Flat Creek

That a washer costing s25,o9o of the latest Montgomery type would be ereetet at Flat Creek to take care of the coa mined from the new opening was the an ncUncement of G. B. Mccormack. presi- dent of the Pratt Consolidated Coal com lpany, yesterday. Work upon the stock ade at that place is rushing and MT. Me Coi mack said work upon the new washer will start at once, .t.
 The washer will handle practically al of the coal mined at the new place whcf will be occupied by the Pratt. Consoi- idated company November 10, in order that the state may have the mine and steeEade at Banner mines .,.
 A total investment of Sao,ooo will bf represe nted at Flat Creek when all the Improvements arc in. according to MT McCormack The designs are for the most modern kind of work.
 The state will take charge of Bafinel mines on the date heretofore set. No.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
ABOUT 10000 ARE READY FOR SCHOOL Fall Work Was Formally
 Begun Yesterday ALL BADLY CROWDED About 200 More Than Could Be Ac- commodated Applied at Central
 High School for Ad- | mission

The public schools of Birmingham opened. yesterday morning.
 With approximately 10000 students en- rolled the work was taken up for the win ter.
 The most recent feature of public school life in Birmingham is that of free text books in the first two elementary grades, and when the pupils of those grades en- tered school yesterday morning they were given the free text books under the plan which was formulated by the board | Of education and announced several days ago fr
 | The opening exercises at the Central High school consisted of short talks by | prominent men of the city. President Culpepper Exum of the commissioners, with Commissioner James Weatherly, Col. Sam Will John of the board of education, Superintendent J. H. Phillips and others looking on, opened the exercises. All the citizens on the stage were called upon for a few remarks.
 There was scarcely room enough at the Central High school to accommodate the vast throng of pupils who asked for ad- mission there. AS a consequence about
 
 modated elsewhere.
 The attendance this season is expected to be a great deal larger than last season. At the various schools yesterday. in cluding Ensey, East Lake, Woodlawn and elsewhere in Greater Birmingham the students were enrolled and assigned to classes Today the students are expected to report with their books and such other articles as are needed. President John l.. Parker Of the board of education and pr. J. H. Phillips, su- perintendent of schools, were elated yes tertlay over the manner in which the army of little folks was taken care of with the inadequate building facilities. pr. Parker said that while the schools were now very much crowded, the com pletion of the Fairview school and the Ensley High school would help out some, and then it would be question of se- curing more school buildings here.
 If any one had observed the army of students applying for admission to the various schools of Birminghams excel
 lent system today. the pressing need of j. more schools would not be denied,' said pr. Parker. We made nasty and tempor- ary arrangements for many at the Central High school There Is no we'll informed man here who will desire such oondi- ton to continue. We simply must have one other high school at once and two others as soon as possible. The schools of Birmingham are mighty close to the parents, and l am sure in asking for ad- ditonal schools the board of education will be upheld by our wise commission CTS"
 After opening the schools yesterday the board of education met at the High school opened bids for. heating apparatus for one of the buildings. and threw ont all bids The work will be advertised again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
WILL VISIT @
 COUNTIES IN DISTRICT


 Within the next few days, Congress- man Oscar W. Underwood will visit his constituents of Bibb Blount and Perry counties. It is very probable that he will make several speeches in these counties of his district and the people, welcoming their congressman for the first time since the wave of his popu- larity has reached its crest, are pre- pairing to entertain him. To date. there has been prepared no programme, and the visit of the congressman will be altogether informal
 These trips concluded, Mir pnder- wood will be ready to undertake his itinerary north and west. He expects to leave Birmingham about october g., and will probably make his first speech in Louisville. From there he will go to Chicago, thence to St, Louis. It is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
DRILLING NEAR BANGOR Black Warrior OH and Gas Company.
 Is Working Day and Night


 About three miles west. of Bangor on the Louisville and Nashville fail- road the Black Warrior oil and Gas company continues fits drl11fng for soil and gas The work is progressing rap idly ,, with two drillers and two tool dressers laboring day. and night. The property, formerly belengingt tto A J. stephens, Is now controlled by sthe ffaclS Warrior company. under a.. 20 year lease and embraces 4000. acres in Cullman and Blount counties. mum Der of years past oil was found in this location. but for lack of organized cap ital it was. never developed. isA,@f
 frhe outfit, consisting of, drillipg ma chine and tools. belongs to the company now developing this field and the re- suit of the drilling Is expected to, be apparent within the next three months. The Black Warrior company WAS or ganized q few months since and the of- ficers are:s Job Going, president; M C. Allgood. secretary;y,I '. B. Adams, ireas- rnd (. II. Ohine,s consulting en- Glneer. ys-s s--'-ai s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers. in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, were filed in the probate court Monday:
 s12,50O- Native Wilson Bell to Diva Bud wig, part of lots and f. block s9e. survey of Birmingham.
 s26O0-J. Straw to s. B. Fort, lot S. block B. survey of Burgin Place, situated in Ensley. rs
 s20O0-F. R. Mathews to J. F. Laird, lot 6 and part of lot ', fronting 70 feet on Dartmouth avenue, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, and extending back of uniform width 190 feet to an alley in block 12l, survey of Bessemer.
 s29OO-Anna c. Minott to Della D. Peters. part of lot IS. fronting 50 feet on the north side of Eleventh avenue and ex- tending back to an alley in block IA, sur vey of Birmingham.
 sl10O-H M. Cowart, ct al, to General Realty company, lot ?, block 1, survey of Ensley.
 si1O0-H M. Cowart to General Realty company, lot 3, block l, survey of Ems ley.
 s3340-Turner R. Weakley to Mountain Oak Land company, lots {, 5, 6, :, s. 9, 10 and Il, block 6. In Lakeview South High land Land company's survey. Also a part of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 4, township IS, range west.
 sIsO0-J. w. Collier to J. S. McLemore, lot 6, fronting 30 feet ,on Seventh ave- nue and running back lsO feet to an all ley, in block SS0, survey of BesseRer.
 s3S0-The Bessemer Coal Iron and Land company to J. W. Collier. lot 6, fronting 50 feet on Seventh avenue and extending back 19o feet to an alley in block 3so, survey of Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
LINCOLN BEACHEY AND |. K. HAMILTON
 COMING ID FAIR Two of Worlds Greatest Aviators Have Been Se-
 cured for Flights
GUARANTEE TO FLY
 EACH DAY OF FAIR
Both Have Won Wide Fame and Fair Management Is Being Congrat- ulatcd on Securing Their
 Services

l Lincoln Beachey and Charles K. Hamilton, the famous aviators whose names have become almost household words through the many daring deeds which they have performed. have been engaged as the chief attraction of the 1911 Alabama State Fair, which opens in Birmingham October 5. Beachey and Hamilton are noted aviators on the staff of the Curtfss Aviation company, with whom the con tract for the aviation exhibition has been made The Curtiss company guar antees its two representatives will make daily flights while here, regard 1 less of weather or atmospheric condi- tions
 l As will doubtless be remembered by many, Lincoln Beachey was the aviator who won distinction at the recent in ternational aviation meet at Grant park, Chicago. His feats on this oc- ca sion. have caused him tS be yegard- ed as one of the most expert navi- gators of the air and during his en- gagement in Birmingham he will make attempts to break both the endurance and altitude records set by himself. l Charles K. Hamiltoe, MT. Beachey' s teammate, and competitor. is also of international renown, having made sue cessful flights in a number of events
 Aeroplanes of the most modern type will be used during the series of 1 flights which will include races with automobiles, motorcycles. against time and altitude and other daring maneu- yers.
 The announcement that two instead of one aviator will be seen a the fair makes it's free amusements on a larger scale than ever before attempted in the south.
 l Next in importance will be Pains Battle in the Clouds a pyrotechnic spectacle which has never been rivaled and which will be given nightly at a cost of over 5000 each performance. Over 250 people. and grand scenic ef- fects are features of this great amuse- ment enterprise and each rendition Will be followed by displays of elaborate l fireworks.
 Innes' famous band, composed of 40 soloists and singers, is the leading mu- sical features. Frederick Innes ranks
 with Sousa, Herbert and others, and will direct the band at every perform : ance. In addition Nappi's and Oliveto's s 1 bands will assist in the daily musical performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
.bAR0NS TAKE
 BENEFIT GAME

The Barons, while they did very little effective hitting, had comparatively little trouble in defeating the all stal aggregation of city leaguers. repre- septing Bessemer, yesterday afternoon The score was 5 to 2.
 The game was played before very small attendance. but quite neat little sum of money had been subscribed by citizens of the city. So each Baror received enough money to pay hls cal fare to his home.
 After the game the players returned to town and made preparations for de parture By nightfall there will not be a single one of the noble flock lef' behind.
 Clarence Smith pitched the game yes terday for the Barons and was effective
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19
CHANGING HER FACE
,F'rom the Household Friend)

Any woman not satisfied with her complexion can remove 1t and have "a new one. The thin veil of stiflins half dead cuticle is an encumbrance and should be removed to give the fresh. vigorous young skin under heath chance to show itself and to breathe.
 There's simple old-fashfoned home remedy which will always do the work. Get an ounce of pure mer- colized wax from your druggist and apply 1t at night like cold cream, washing it off in the morning. The incredible will gently absorb all the lifeless skin and leave healthy and beautiful complexion, as fresh as & child's. Naturally it takes with it all such facial blerlishes as freckles. tan. moth patches, sallowness liver spots. pimples. etc. It Is pleasant to use, effective and economical. The face ] so treated immediately looks years younger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-19

To impress upon the city commission CTS the ultimate good and many advan- tages to result from a great white way in Birmingham. a special committee from the Chamber of Commerce will appear before that body this morning.
 They will request that the commission CTS authorize the cost of the current power to be borne by the city government. The merchants seem unanimous In the1r desire to furnish the lights, and should the commission grant the appeal of the committee, the great white way is as sured. President Massey of the Chamber os Commerce is getting in touch, through