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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

H. Abercrombfe, who owns a lot 120x
loo feet on Fifth avenue, between Six
teenth and Seventeenth streets. Mr..
Abercrombie assessed his property at
$500 and the assessment was raised
$4,000 by the tax commissioners. Mr..
Abercrombie objected to the raise as
being exorbitant and after close ex-
animation by the members of the board
his property valuation was raised
$3.50, being reduction from the tax
commissioners raise of S2050.
The first case involving a large
amount was that of a. A. Adams. whose
property valuations had been subjected
to an increase of $4,000. involving six
pieces of property In various parts of
the city. The examination of Mr. Ad-
ans consumed the greater part OF the
session and brought about long con-
troversy between opposing counsel.
When Mr. Adams took the stand Mr..
Thompson raised the question that 1t
was incumbent upon the tax commits
sioner 10 make out a case before the
proposed raise could be considered.
Turner Weakley was sworn TO prove
values and was asked by Attorney r.
J. Smyer: What do you consider the
value of this property with regard to
property generality
Mr. Johnston objected to the ques-
ton on the grounds that 1t was vague
and uncertain.
Mr.. Smyer Argues
Mr. Smyer stated he raised the ques-
ton at that time to bring the matter
clearly before the members of the
board. He argued that 1t was not good
morals for one man to pay more taxes
than another. He insisted that 1t was
proper to Judge the valuation by prop
erfy similarly situated and that one
section of the county should not bear a
greater burden OF taaxtion than am
other
. He stated that II were better to let the
county default than to impose UNEQUAL
taxation which could only result in con-
fusion and chaos. Mr.. Smysr read num-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
DIR. DENNY SELECTS
/. ENGINEERING DEAN
AT THE UNIVERSITY
Prof. George Jacob Davis of
University of Wisconsin
Chosen for Place
WIDE EXPERIENCE
IN CHOSEN FIELD
Seven Years in Wisconsin Faculty Ex-
pected to Aid in Putting Alabama
Engineering Department
on High Plane

The vacancy in the chair of civil engi-
neering and in the deanship of the de-
partinent of engineering of the University
of Alabama has been filled by President
Denny by the appointment of Professor
George Jacob Davis of the engineering
faculty of the University of Wisconsin
He has the highest recommendations from
that faculty.
President Denny, recognizing the impor-
lance of securing a first-class man. mas
taken time to canvass the entire country
He has secured man of national reputa-
ton In his profession. The man chosen
has not only had the best training In en-
cheering and varied practical experience
In the professions, but is distinguished
teacher of engineering in one of the fore
most engineering schools of the nation.
Moreover President Denny recognizes the
value of bringing into the faculty OF the
University of Alabama a man who has had
seven years of service in the University OF
wisconsin, perhaps the foremost state
university Of the country Such man, II IS
thought, can give great help in the effort
now being inaugurated to make the Uni
versty of Alabama mean to this common
wealth what the University OF Wisconsin
has been to that commonwealth.
Professor Davis Is a southern man, ana
that is one consideration that made nm
available He has faith In Alabama and
her great institution of learning. lie Is
thirty-fve years old. He is member OF
the Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
To Have Perfect Skin
Throughout the Summer
CFrom The Guide to Beauty.)

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These days the face, neck, arms A.
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Flying dust and dirt. the beating Sun
are severe on any skin. Their despoil
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This keeps skin and pores In ciean&
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white and spotless. Tan, freckio(
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actually absorbed by 1t. One ounce &
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like cold cream. allowed to remain n
over night. and washed off In u
morning,
As the skin tends to expand In Wal
weather cheeks and chin TO sag az
wrinkles 10 form. q good astrinKent t.
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powdered saxolite In one-ha1f ri
witch hazel Battle the face In u
mornings or before going out
theatre or social affair II IL =
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
ALLEN SAYS HE WILL NOT
SUBMIT TO ANY SUCH RANK
DETERMINATIONS BY BOARD

in statement given out last night,
after the board of revenue had during
the day played havoc with his tax in
creases. Captain j. V. Allen, back tax
commissioner. said that he did not intend
to submit TO such rank discrimination
and that sit Is my duty and purpose to
request the state tax commission to set
aside and hold for naught these mani
testify unfair assessments and any others
of that character"
The statement of Captain Allen follows
ut may as we'll be understood now, as
later on, that in the discharge of my
duty of equalzng taxation ] shall not
submit to any rank decisions without a
contest. 1t is my desire and purpose to
be perfectly fair. have only to be
shown my errors to hastily correct them.
make these remarks because of my
experience In several cases heard by tho
board OF revenue today.
Notable is the case of Mr.. A. A. Adams
who is assessed. among other property.
on an improved lot on First avenue be-
tween Twenty-first and Twenty-second
streets at 5000. Evidence was produced
that the property is worth at least s20,-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued in the office of the probate clerk
yesterday:
o. II. Dawda of Birmingham and Miss
Beulah Estelle Adams.
Arthur C. Smith of birmingham and
Hiss Lena Hopkins.
Sam Denton of Adger, Ala, and Miss
Pearl Kent.
H. A. McNutt of Avandole and Miss
Mamie Armstrong.
Alvin Lee Dillon of Birmingham and
Miss Mamie Rebecca Anderson
Willie Il. Seay of Birmingham and Miss
Ida Myrtle Mckinney.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

erous authorities in support of his argu-
ment and closed by asking the board not
to impose taxation increases on 200 prop
erty holders and let the other 5000 cs-
cape.
Mr.. Johnson in his reply stated that 49,
o00 tax payers In Jefferson county were
already paying on a basis of GO per cent
Of their property valuations and that in
stead Of the present proceeding, showing
discrimination they tended to bring about
the much desired result, namely the
equalization of taxation.
He said 1t would be manifestly unjust
to let those who pay up to the 90 per
cent valuation continue such and not
raise those below that figure.
r. F. Iovclady stated the board in
tended to hear all sides OF any question
regarding tax valuations and that every
opportunity would be afforded to those
appearing before the board to present
their cases clearly At his suggestion the
board adjourned until two o'clock
Afternoon Session
The afternoon session was almost en-
tirely taken up with the examination OF
the different assessments of Mr.. Adams.
3. A. Thompson conducted the case for
the real estate exchange and questioned
the tax commissioner and his assistant
closely as to the tax valuations. At the
conclusion OF the examination, by note
of the board, Mr.. Adams assessment was
raised 5000. instead of $4,000. as listed
by Captain Allen.
II. B. Allen of Fairview was the next
case called. BY consent Of the board the
case was dismissed
Ike Adder. whose property valuations
we're listed at sfes.25o, was the last case
called. The witness stated before GO
ing into the question of raises that he
Withdrew all previous propositions for a
settlement he had made TO Captain Allen
Mr.. Adler continued his own case with
marked ability. About a dozen pieces Of
property in most instances. which were
quickly settled a. he offered 70 raise his
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were recorded yesterday IN the
office of the probate clerk showing the
following transfers Of real estate, the
consideration being $1,000 or more;
s5OOo-W. T. Edwards to Mrs. Francis
Still, part of block 4, according to map
and surveys of the estate of Richard
Hudson, situated in section %. township
Il. range west. in the map Of Jefferson
county.
sf9O0-W. NJ Crawford to Elizabeth
Granger, lot. In block Az, according to
present plans and surveys OF Bessemer,
Ala.
5000 William ]. Duncan and wife TO
Archibald w. Miller, lot In block 10, ac-
cording to present plans and surveys OF
the Elytou Land company to city OF Bir-
mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

900; Mr.. Adams himself testified 1t 10
worth $4,000: also an improved lot on
Second avenue, near the Jefferson Coun-
ty bank. assessed at $3.50 and next to a
lot which recently changed hands at
$4,000. This property was testified to be
worth between $4,000 and $4,000. A mo-
ton not to increase the assessments pre-
vailed In both cases. regardless of the
fact that the property is assessed at a
less percentage of value than other prop
erty in the same block.
''Thcn again lot in block ssi In the
South Highland district, owned by Mr..
Adams as a residence. assessed at 5000.
Mr. Adams testified that the property
cost $4,000 and Notwithstanding that, the
assessment was placed at $4,000 by the
board. It Is my duty and purpose to re-
quest the state tax commission to set
aside and hold for naught these mani
testify unfair assessments and any 9TH
ers of that character. IT will be impos-
sible TO attain equalization II such rank
determinations are to be allowed, and
inasmuch as there seems to be some
question as to the constitutionality of
the 90 per cent clause of the present
revenue bill. I shall endcavor to have
that question set at ease by test In
this case"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09

property in most instances which were
either accepted by the board of revenue
or agreed to by Captain Allen. The total
amount OF raised valuations was 81, $40.
OF the 80 cases cited for yesterday about
% were disposed Of as about % had been
settled by agreement between the prop
erty holders and the tax commissioner.
The cases set for Monday and not reached
will be heard this morning and a more
rapid progress is expected.
The citations to the property holders
we're issued alphabetically and there are
quite number of cases still on the
docket with the initial letter or the al
phabet.
The hearings will be resumed this morn
ing at O'Clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
Commissioner Aliens Raises
Greatly Reduced in
Some Cases
ATTORNEYS HOLD
LEGAL BATTLES
Every Step in Procedure Contested
by Opposing Counsel-Hearings
Will Resume at 8 O'Clock
This Morning
EXAMPLES

Following are two examples of
What the board of revenue did yes
terday:
A. A. Adams
Increase of property valua-
ton by tax commissioner. 5 1900
Amount of increase allowed
by board of revenue 1870. 6,Soo
Amount disallowed ......... 30, 100
Ike Adler
Increase of property valua-
ton ..................-..,. $lZS'-oo
Increase allowed ............ zz'oso
Disallowed .........,.....-... loo'S0o
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
His Wide Experience

Professor Davis was educated IN the hlsh
school of Washington, ID. G.; at George
Washington university; and at Corheh
university. where he spent four years.
taking the C. E. degree with high distlne-
tton He was instructor at the University
of Wisconsin in 1902 In 1905 he became
member of the engineering faculty OF the
University of Wisconsin, after having mad
two years of practical experience In rail-
way, water-power and bridge engineering
He has recently had entire charge OF the
hydraulic laboratory at the University OF
wisconsin. ut is interesting to note that
for a time Professor Davis worked with
Professor Kay on waterworks construc-
ton at various points.
At the University of Wisconsin Profess
sor Davis has taught hydraulics, survey
ing, drawing, railway engineerins' the
theory of arches and dams. graphic sta
ties. and the courses in sewage and sew
are DISMISSAL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
Technical Writings


His technical writings comprise the fol-
lowing: Desirable Features in Transit
for Topographical Surveys. Engineering
News. March 81. 1901; Arch Rib Bridge of
Reinforced Concrete at Grand Rapids
Mich. Engineering News, March q, 1906
STRENGTHENING an Old Lattice Glrder
Bridge. Engineering Record. September
2s 1907; Notes on Hydraulic Instruments,
December 1909 (pamphleD Some Sewage
Publication with Special Reference to
Wisconsin Conditions, Univ Bulletin. Oc-
tober, 1909; Discussion of Curve Resistance
i'm Water Pipes. Transactions American
Society Civil Engineers. 1909: Notes on
some Errors of Fluid Differential Gauges,
Engineering News, February a. 1910: Lab
oratory Reports, Wisconsin Engineer. No
vember. 1910; Investigation OF Hydraulic
Curve Resistance, University Bulletin.
January, 1911; Investigation Of tho Air
Lift Pump, University Bulletin, October
1911; Notes on the Design of Air Lift
PUMPS. read before the convention of the
wisconsin Engineering society. February
1911 in press; Requirements of Satisfac-
tory Sewage disposal, read before the
convention of the League of Wisconsin
Municipalities, August 1911. In press; also
a number OF pamphlets of laboratory in
structons, problems. articles in the stu
dents engineering magazine. and parts of
d. w. Meads Water Power Engineering.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-09
Work in Michigan

While at Grand Rapids, Michigan, ne
had charge of topographic surveys, ny
draulic and bridge work. Other works In
which he has been engaged were the de-
sign of flood prevention works on Indian
Mill Creek. costing about 100000; the con-
struction of the Bridge street bridge,
which was described In Engineering News
December /, 1901; the construction OF the
Wealthy avenue arch, described In Engl-
neering News March %, 1906: the strength
ening of Leonard street lattice girder
bridge, described in Engineering Record
September q. 1907: the designing OF the
bridge floor for Wealthy avenue swing
bridge: the designing of the large water
tank and concrete casing tower, described
In Engineering Record. in 1909.
Since going TO Wisconsin he has worked
on the design of works for the Sumas
drainage district in British Columbia,
costing 100000; the kilburn water-power
plant on the Wisconsin river; and has
designed a sewer system for the state
prison at Waupan, Wis. septic tank
at Cedarburg. Wis, and sewer system
and sewage disposal plant at Johnson
Crock WIS
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-25
JOHN A. LOMAX,
President, American Folklore
Society.

A libel against the excursion steam
er Belle of the Bends was filed in
the United States district court at
New Orleans by the West Kentucky
Coal Company which claims that the
boat is indebted to if in the sum of
SIS for fuel furnished at Donaldson
vile. The vessel was seized at New
Orleans last week by. a United States
deputy marshal in accordance with
an order issued by Judge Rufus B..
Foster.
We would like a chance to figure
On your next order Of printing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-25

Tour of Demonstration Train Ac-
comp'isFes Excellent Resuts-Aq-
ricuIturaI Advancement Sure TO
FoIIow-Presentation to Dir. Dod-
son.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-25
PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, ETC.

~ KLINE, corner Crescent Place and
i Houmas street, dealer in dry goods,
oofions. boots and shoes, groceries, pro-
visiops. corn, oats and bran. Phone 152.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-25

Continued on page eight.)
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-25

The 'buy at home" argument an
piles to all branches of industry in
a community, without exception. Give
US a caance to figure on your print
'ng before sending away for it.
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Continued on page eight
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-25

Louisiana Reclamation Club Thinks
Fedora! Government Should AS
sumo Control Of Mississippi River
Levee System and Guarantee Pro
lection Against Overflow.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-25

Farmers Demonstration Work Shows
What Louisiana Soils Are capa'
BILE Of Under. Advanced Methods
Of Cultivation-Vaue of Cotton
Crop Doubled.
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NO MORE GLL0nEL FOR THEM
Persons Who Fave Tried Dodson,s
Liver Tone Find 1t safer Than
caion1eI and Jast as sure.


Dodson's Liver Tone is a vegetable
substitute for calomel that starts the
liver 70 work just as suceessfulI1 az
calomel does, and hundreds OF per
sons have stopped using the power
ful drug calon1ei to use Doasonss $
Liver I one, mild vegetable LIQUID, in
stead. Caionlel often shakes IN the
liver too much, and brings on bad
after-effects and sometimes salvation
"a terrible condition.
The N-Ray Pharmacy sells Dod-
sous Liver Tone at fifty cents per
large bottle, and guarantees II to be
harmless 10 both children and grown
ups. Remember this guarantee and
try bottle, next time your liver
gets lazy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-25

T1DMUND MAURlN, ATTORNEY AT Law,
Il NOTARY PUBLIC AND JUSTICE OF PEACE.
Office, 3O8 Opelousas street, opposite the
Donaldsonville High School. The office OF
Justice Of the peace will in no way inter-
fere with my practice il district courts or
Justice courts otner than the one over
which preside. Telephone 3-2.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-25
PHYSICIANS

w K. SIMS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
H. Office in Houmas street, between
iberyile street and Crescent Place. Tele-
phone so.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-05-25

rR. ]. D. HANSON, PHYSICIAN. Of
Z flee and residence: Lessard street,
between Nichols avenue and lberville
street. Telephone 50.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-03

kindling the entire state to united
enthusiasm. They are doing things
worth while, and even if they do not
come out of the game as prize win
ncrs, they will have, nevertheless,
shown the fiber of which they are
made.
We are planning an entirely new
department for The Junior, announce
ment of which will be made at an
early date, and am sure that it will
catch the attention and interest of the
Juniors from the very start Don't
fail to watch for the advance notices.
Your work in the short story de-
partment has aroused the editors
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-03

must be admitted that they are an
energetic lot.
There is fine joy in achievement
the achievement of your own brain
and hands. The thing you have to
work and struggle for, undergoing
sacrifices at every turn, is the thing
worth your while And the good for
tune which you attain through honest
hard labor is thing to be proud of.
That is the way the boys and girls
feel who are taking their spare time
and their play time to devote to the
raising of sweet peas that they may
enter the great contest which IS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-03

The Junior Call, Third and Market
streets, San Francisco. Saturday,
February 3, 1912.
Dear Boys and Girls:
Another week has rolled around,
and we're still as busy as ever. The
Juniors tell me that school work this
year keeps them pretty we'll occupied,
if they would make any kind of
showing at the spring examinations,
and when you take into consideration
that the most of them are spending
their spare time in the study of agri-
culture, both in school and out, it
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1912-02-03

commentator. Said he to me:
Il tell you, Alonzo, some Of those
youngsters can writew
"Tut, tutl" said I; "the day will
come when we'll be looking up their
autographs in The Junior Call cor
respondencc. OF course they can
writep Now live up to the reputation
I'm giving you.
want you to watch the contests
this week, and those of you who are
planning to be sweet pea growers,
hurry up! Your time IS short, and
your seeds should be in the ground
now Good luck to you all from
ALONZO.
The Detroit times., 1912-10-25
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