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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

Counties are taxing themselves more heavily than ever before. according to reports which are reaching the comp troller generals office daily.
 All of the cities. towns and counties in the state have to file statements Of their tax rate with the comptroller gen. eral in order that he may direct what taxes shall be paid to them by the rail road and other corporations which, by law make their returns to him.
 Out of about 25 counties which have sent in statements of their tax rate this week, the lowest rate is mills, while the highest is 14.5 mills.
 Captain w. H. Harrison, head clerk in the comptroller generals office, says he can remember when county tax rates were rarely ever higher than the state rate which has averaged around mills for the last 20 years. The state rate this year is 5 mills, which is the con- stitutional limit. There will be few county rates as low that and a number of them will run up to 15 mills. or s15 on each 5000 of property.
 The answer to it is that Georgia counties are becoming more progress sive. They are spending the additional money principally in two directions, for good roads and for educational puf- poses Many counties have already this year taken advantage of the new law passed at the recent session or the gen eral assembly, under which they are permitted to levy mills instead of , for road improvement, thereby doubling their road fund. Nearly 120 Georgia counties are working convicts on their roads, and this involves a considerable expense in maintenance
 Countines are now permitted also to levy tax for high school purposes, whereas heretofore they have been per mitted to raise funds only for common schools. Many of them are taking ad- vantage of this new law and are equip ping themselves with excellent hign schools.
 So altogether the increase in county tax rates may be taken as splendid evidence of progress. For with the in- crease in rate they have also had large increase in taxable property, and their improvement funds have, accordingly grown in proportion within the last few years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

WANTED-To sharpen your safety razor blades; 25 cents dozen out of town orders we pay return postage. Robert Prowell Stove Co.,. Birming-
 ham, Ala. 4-9-d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

WANTED-To do your electric repair work wath the best electricians in town; prices right. Selman Heating
 & Plumbing Co.,, 10 South goth street,
 Bell 3311 Peoples 357 7-29-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES-One cent a word a day; no nd
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- tiOn. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

HOTEL MASON-Birmingh newest
 modern hotel. European plan. 2o16 9th
 avenue. 9-2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
WANTED-MALE HELP

AUTOMOBILE COLLEGE of Birming- ham. Highland Garage Bldg, 11th ave- nue and 20th street, south. Full com plete four-weeks course in repairing and operating automobiles. s25; easy payments; day or night classes; posi- tions secured; write or call for infor- nation. S-9-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

FOR SALE-We desire to increase our business and offer prior to subject sale a limited amount of stock In an in- corporated commissary store. Birming- ham district, pays dividends of 11a per cent monthly. Parties can secure this stock in partial payments or will ex- change for purchase money notes that we can use at bank. Address Secretary. care Age-Herald. 9-5-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
ONE CENT A WORD
WANTED-SITuATToNS

RATES-One cent . word a dnyy no ad.
 taken for less thnn 25c for first fnser- tion. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

WANTED-Colored men prepare as sleeping car porters and train DOT yers; if you wish position near Bir- mingham write immediately; no ex- perience necessary. Enclose stamp Inter Railway, care Age Herald
 S-29-19t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

Ml repair all makes of stoves with eS-
 perienced help. Robert Prowell Stow
 Co.,, SIS North 2oth street. 7-27-n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
FOR RENT-ROOMS

WADDELL HOUSE-Large. comfortable rooms; convenient to business section.
 1Sl61a 1st avenue. Bell phone 6122. 6-24-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

ABLE BODIED men wanted for the U
 S. Marine Corps, between the ages of 19 and 35. Must be native born or have first papers. Monthly pay $15 to s69. Additional compensation possible. Food, clothing, quarters and medical attendance free. After 30 years serv- ice can retire with 75 per cent of pay and allowances. Service on board ship and ashore in all parts of the world. Apply at U. s. Marine Corps Recruiting Office, 13 Simon block, Birmingham, Ala. 9-1-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
Baltimore Law School
s4D North Upward Sire

S4o North Howard Street JUDGE ALFRED S. NILES, Dean All lectures between ' and g D. m. Fall term begins September IS. 1911. For catalogue and further information, ap- ply to
 EDWIN T. DICkERsON, Secy.
 301 St. Paul St., Baltimore. Md.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

SMALL PLANTATIONS WANTED Have prospective buyers for 160, 2OO 320 and 400 acre plantations suitable for alfalfa, corn. hog and dairy farm CTS from the north. Black lime land or Houston clay See or write SECOR LAND co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

GENTLEMAN wishing room mate; two
 beds in room, 1900 5th ave. s27
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

WANTED-Position by lady experienced in general office work. Address O-62,
 Age-Herald 9-o-2t
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MACHINERY

NE 61y anu sci elecTrlcal machinery.
 Selman Heating and Plumbing Co.,. 10 South 20th street. Bell phone 3311. Peo- pies 35T. 7.9-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

MANIFESTATIONS
 WANTED~Posifion 6y 1ady eSperienced in general office work. Address O-52, Age Herald 9-o-2t WANTED-SitNation, either temporary or permanent, by accountant capable Of handling any Kind of system or books. Address K-5o, care Age Herald. s-5-2t YOUNG man 2s years of age desires position with reliable firm. Six years experience as stenographer and gen eral office work Can furnish good reference. Answer at once. M-52, care Age Herald. 9-5-2t MUST have work; had experience in wholesale houses and country store. have the ability. Try me, I'll make good. Please answer N-52, care Age Herald. 9-5-2t YOUNG lady wants position as com panion, experienced in sewing. Refer ences. R-52. care Age Herald. s-5-2t WANTED-Work as meat cutter first class workman In shop; can give ref erence if necessary. Residence at 2500 Sixth avenue; got no phone; send there or call Pape meat market anxious for work. Carl Sherlin.
 s-5-2t WANTED-Situation by young man of 24 Have had experience as bookkeeper, cashier, stock clerk and clerk in the freight, express, commission, packing house and grocery business Address Y-52 care Age-Herald 9-6-2t EXPERT accountant. now in other busi- ness, would like responsible office po- siton; thoroughly capable, fast and ac- curate. Address Z-52, care Age-Herald
 9-c-2t WANTED-Position as advertising manager with some good firm. E. w. Brown, 2030 Fifth ave. N.
 WANTED-Position by an experienced demonstrator, on salary; can furnish best of references both as to ability and character; either local or trav cling position. Address X-52, Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
ONE CENT 4 WORD
E0R SALE

RATEs-One cent n word n dayy no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- ton. Cash must accompany Order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
MONEY To LEND

MONEY TO LEND
 MONEY loaned saiaried people, women keeping house and others without sc- curity; cheapest rates; easiest pay ments; offices in 6s principal cities; save yourself money by getting my terms first. D. H. Holman. room 4O1 Farley Bldg. lilly REAL estate loans to suit you In amount, terms and interest: can pay back monthly or yearly; will take second mortgage. John W. Prude, 1o6 North Fist street. Bell phone 24o. 1o-1s-tf MONEY TO LEND-On Improved bus mess and residence property; purchase money notes bought. Jemison Real Es- tate & Ins. Go. 7-21-tf WE negrotiate loans and sell real es- tate; can handle desirable farm loans. Malone e-McConnell Co.,, 219 Fist street.
 7-17-tf MONEY to lend on improved business and residence property in amounts to suit r. G. Fonville, 531-32 First National Bank building. S-17-tf LOANS, 6 per cent, on homes In Birming- ham and suburbs. Hill Ferguson, 212O First avenue. S-27-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

FOR SALE-5 passenger Ford touring car. good running condition; first 1900 takes it: hurry, son, hurry. Inquire at RUSSELLS STORE. BOYLES.
 9-5-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
MISCELLANEOUS WILLrGO-YOUR-BOND. M'DAvID-TERRY & co.

FOR stenographic piece work or monthly
 contracts apply sol Empire Bldg. or call
 Bell phone 627. Good work at moderate prices 5-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

EXPERT accountant, now in other busi- ness, would like responsible office po- sition; thoroughly capable, fast and ac- curate. Address Z-52, care Age-Herald
 9-c-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

WANTED-siVation, either temporary or permanent, by accountant capable Of handling any Kind of system or books.
 Address K-50, care Age Herald. s-5-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

MUST have work had experience in
 wholesale houses and country store. have the ability. Try me, I'll make good. Please answer N-52. care Age Herald. 9-6-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
WANTED

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 HAVING-10c at 1921 4th Ave. 3-1SNt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

TWO connecting furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 1872 7th avenue.
 Q-2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

 TALK WITH ALAN JEMISOE. BELL 100 Peoples 61. 6-+t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

FOR SALE-Bed room furniture, art
 squares, shades, etc. 212o 9th avenue.
 Bell phone 36S4-J. S-27-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

WANTED-Position as advertising manager with some good firm. E. w. Brown, 2030 Fifth ave. N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

FOR SALE-Complete new drug store
 outfit; also show cases and counters. Acme Canopy Co.,, 1711 Ed avenue; Bell phone S9. S-16-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

WANTED-,Refined couple to board in private family. South Highlands, near Five Points. 21o9 11th avenue,
 south. 9-2-St
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-15

re borrowed money and invested in
real estate in Newport. Soon he sold
the property for twice the amount paid
for it, and with that, supplemented
with a sum borrowed, he purchased
property in Oklahoma City, and later
in Alabama and Texas. AS a result
Of "tradin' in land" as Cooke County
folks say, Ben Hooper has accumulat-
ed a fortune of more than $150,000,
every cent Of which he has made him
self. Recently he gave $4,000 toward
the establishment of an orphanage by
one of the Knoxville Baptist churches
in which children such as he was may
be cared for.
At the outbreak of the Spanish
American war young Hooper was ap-
pointed captain of Company F, United
States Volunteers, composed of boys
from the mountains of East Tennes-
see, the majority being from his home
county, Cooke. Men who served in
the company of which Captain Hooper
was the head say that he knew less
about military tactics than the men
composing his company; but he was
captain just the same, and he came
out of the war with a good record.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-15

went on to the highways two or three
days each year and with pick and
shovel worked" the roads. Some
times they made them more passable,
sometimes more impossible. But
Hooper made a good road overseer,
and as a result of the knowledge of
highways and their improvement
gained while he was boy and served
as road overseer of his county he has
already proposed a plan, which every
one in the state says is feasible, for
the building of a great highway from
the northeast corner of the state to
the southwest corner.
Soon young Hooper completed his
law course, and was admitted to the
bar, when he was barely twenty-one
years old. He came to be looked upon
as one Of the leaders of the Repub-
lican party in municipal and county
politics, and has become one of the
best lawyers in the state.
Shortly after he was twenty-one
years old he entered the race for the
lower house of the state legislature.
His opponent was one of the oldest
and shrewdest politicians in the coun.
ty, but Hooper-a boy of twenty-one-
defeated him at the game of politics
and he was sent to the legislature by
a handsome majority. Older men who
served with him during his first term
declare that that little Hooper boy
from the mountains opposed every
thing the old-timers proposed"
But he pleased his constituents so
well they returned him for another
term That was the last elective Of
flee to which he aspired until he ran
for governor. He returned to New.
port and resumed the practice of law.
Ben Hooper wanted to make money.
He decided that the practice of law
was filling his Golfers too slowly, and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-15

ing precious moments, and the lad was
placed in a local orphanage-the first
home he had ever known. When the
boy was ten years old, DR.. L. w.
Hooper, a physician of Newport, de-.
clared he was the father of the boy,
took him from the orphanage, placed
him in his own home at Newport, gave
him his own name inserting a middle
initial, and he has since been called
Ben w Hooper.
Young Hooper was placed in the
public schools of Newport, and proved
to be one of the brightest boys in the
school. He studied diligently, taking
advantage of the opportunities afford.
ed him, and determined to amount to
s0methin'" Soon he completed the
course of study prescribed for the
schools in the little country town, and
his father sent him to Carson Newman
College, Baptist institution, from
which he was graduated with honors
before he reached his majority. Re
turning to his home at Newport, he
began the study of law in the office
OF a practicing attorney. IPe entered
into the public affairs of the Gown, was
active in Young Mems Chris ian Assc-
citation work, and soon became a dea.
con in the Baptist church At tho
time of his election to the governor
ship Of Tennessee he was d member
of the Newport Baptist church choir.
He possesses an excellent tenor voice.
To obtain funds to help support him.
self while reading law, Hooper served
as road overseer in Cooke County.
This was the first public office he ever
held. In Cooke County it was gener-
ally understood that a person who
could do nothing else would make a
good road overseer. 1t was the duty
of such an official to see that the prop.
erty.owners and voters of the county
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-15
FROM NEWSBOY TO GOVERNOR

Thirty years ago Ben w. Hooper,
who was elected governor of Tennes-
see on November s, 1910, by the Re
publicans and Independent Democrats,
was a newspaper waif on the streets
of Knoxville. He was absolutely pen.
niless-friendless He claimed no rel
atives, nor did he know his parentage.
A forlorn object for charity, answer
ing simply to the name Of Ben, he
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-15

made himself, within a comparatively
few years, a successful candidate for
the goyernorship of the Volunteer
State. In the New York Tribune we
read:
Finally, some kind-hearted person
saw the brighteyed, brown-haired boy,
with the word determination" i'm
printed upon his face, wandering
through the streets of the city, vast
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-15
NO CRITERION.

George Gould, at a dinner at Geor-
giancourt, said wittily of a suspected
gold mine:
God mines are like human beings
they can't be judged by their ap-
pearance You know what Frank r.
Stockton used to say about judging by
appearances:
Don't trust a man because he
carries a silk umbrella-he may have
left a cotton one in its place. 80
Washington Star.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-15

Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Gem
pany.
Haiku Sugar Company.
Paia Plantation.
Maui Agricultural Company.
Hawaiian Sugar Company.
Kahuku Plantation Compony.
McBryde Sugar Company.
Kahuku Plantation Company.
Kauai Railway Company.
Kauai Electric Company.
Honolua Ranch.
Haiku Fruit & Packing Company.
Kauai Fruit & Land Company.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-15
Prosperity

Comes to those who pay close atten-
ton to investments, the collection of
interest, rents, etc. The average man
has little time for these things, but
can have the services of a reliable
Trust Company for a small percent
age of the receipts.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-05-13
Open HOiStS
in Virginia

Preliminary work has been begun
removing the building over the g2l
lows frame at the Ward shaft. 80
that the collar OF the shaft viii stand
i'll the open. the same As at other
points on the lode. the decision i
also To take this step at the C. & G..
hoisting works. placing all the prin-
cipal shafts on the lode III the open
AT the Ward shaft . re-arrangcmeni
of some OF the surface equipment
will be necessary, and rewiring OF
the electrical connections Work on
the change i'll the {. & {. will be
started in earnest in few days. and
the change made as quickly as pos
sible. There will be no ;ptcrfercnce
with the regular operations, at either
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-05-13
Good Reading
for the People

The San Francisco Bulletin is de-
voting considerable space TO affairs
in Virginia City, and the mining news
in the Bulletin is the best TO be
found i'll any of the papers. To-day
there is a comprehensive and inter
esting report OF affairs on the Com
stock in the Bulletin.
For one dollar a month the Appeal
and Bulletin will be delivered to your
home For fifty cents per month, the
two papers will be mailed to your
address. Ii you are interested in the
Comstock or local news, together
with the best tclegraphic service OF
any city paper send i'll your subscrip-
ton. Now is the time when things
are warming up on the old Lode.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-05-13
Wells Fargo
on the Grill

Wells Fargo & Company has been
bucking an investigation by the Cal
ifornia Railroad Commission The
Commission finally got onto the trail
and has made it so hot that the Com
pany has withdrawn objections
through their lawyers and the inves
tigation will be held
California, like Nevada, has been
held up by this corporation SO many
years that it has grown used to it.,
By the time Governor Johnson and
the new Railroad Commission in Cal
ifornia gets through with this set of
highwaymen they will be in shape
for a shake down by the Nevada
Commission. Fargo has been crying
its head off every time a robber went
through the till or held up stage
In the meantime the company has
held the people up by the heels and
jingled the coin out Of their pockets
1t has done no good TO kick, as the
old California Commission was own
ed by the corporation, and Nevada
had none. The day OF hundred per
cent profit has about passed and
Wells Fargo will be trimmed to meet
the times.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-05-13
Mason Smelter
Orders Bricks

The building OF the en,ci,cr in lla
son Valley is being rushed only a
money can rush things along. Asid.
from the expensive high-pcwer elec
trio line that is being constructet
from the Truckce River to the .slnel
ter, lot OF other work is being rush
ed along. a vast amount OF nratria
is on hand and construction is pro
crossing rapidly.
A contract has been entered int,
with Reno firm to furnish the sInel
ter people with one million bricks
The work OF manufacturing the bricl,
will start Immediately. The brick-
must be delivered not later than Junc
3Ot1,.
AT fifty tons to the car the ship
ment will make solid train OF lift,
cars and will stimulate shipping be
ginning with the first carload, Mas
10Th until the last OF June.
The bricks ordered, figured at eigh;
inches apiece, would, laid end to end
extend distance of ll3 miles, with
1920 yadS left over, or make a 'lne
brick wall frop here to Mason. !.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-05-13
Land Owners
ObStruct Plans

The people along the new right OF
way where the The Truckee River
Electric Power Company is stringine
its new wires are fighting the COM
pany, and making things unpleasant
in general. Condemnation proceed
ings have been started in the. Reno
courts.
1t seems very unreasonable con
dition as the company has offered the
farmers a good price for their priv
ileges With the amount of good that
electric power is doing i'll this state
there is something wrong when a
man wants to put distractions in the
way of anybody who can help III the
development. It adds value to the
lands and surrounding territory 1t
is such moves that has made capital
shy at investments in the Sagebrush
State.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-05-13

cent meeting of the BOARD Of Direct
ors. However, as matter OF cour
tesy, he was again chosen fer the Of
hce, it being understood at the time
that he would shortly step down and
out so far as his official position was
concerned Mr. Park will retain his
valuable holdings in this property.
As stated in the Bonanza some time
ago the matter of erecting a stamp
mill near the Belmont shalt had been
recommended by the superintendent
and had been under consideration by
the directors of the company Tor a
long time 1t is probable that with
in the near future bids and specihca-
tions will be received and accepted
and that work will then be commenc-
ed. This news should be welcomed
by every citizen of Tonopah.-Bonan-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-05-13
New Vaudeville
at the Park
COZY, COMFORTABLE
AND WELL VENTILATED

The Park will offer an attractive
program this evening The Musical
Jewel, who made good in this city
some weeks ago, will appear this
evening and tomorrow evening. He
is wonder in himself and pleased
many on his other trip 1t will be
the last opportunity to hear him as
he is leaving for the East
Tomorrow evening, in addition to
Jewel Mary Gray, one of the favor
ties, will appear, making a doubly at
tractive evening at this theater She
has been playing to big houses in Re-
no for the past week
The pictures to be shown tonight
will be the following:
Special-Mexican Centennial
Cattlan, the Minstrel,
A Child's Stratagem biography
Carnival of japanese Firemen,
Jack Fat and Jim Slim (Comic).
Two shows nightly First show 1T
7:3O sharp. Popular prices; adults.
20 cents; children, 10 cents Go and
spend a pleasant evening
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-05-13
Great Hit on
at the Grand

Tonight will be the last one in
which TO see Odell 4 Whiting in their
laughing, joking. dancing acrobatic
and singing acts. These people have
drawn large crowds every night and
there are very few patrons but who
have been pleased TO speak in glow
ing terms of them They will put on
their best act tonight to leave good
impression on their return engage
mcnt. Don't fail 10 see them and
come early.
Tomorrow night we will present to
you Alvia and Alvia i'll grotesque
dialogues, singing and dancing. You
will see nothing but the best at tke
Grand Theater and complete cange
of program every night with two full
performances.