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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-31
BANK PROJECTED AT
NORTH BIRMINGHAM
IMPROVEMENTS REAL AND SUG-
GESTED LIVE ISSUES IN THE
TOWN-A WELL KNOWN FIRM
CHANGES HANDS.

North Birmingham. May 81. -(Special)-
There are number of rumors af1oat as
to extensive building operations for North
Birmingham in the near future While
all of these stories are not credited it is
understood from reliable authority that
one or more large brick blocks will be
erected on Seventh avenue at an early
date
These rumors presage condition of af-
fairs that the time has about ripened
for Observers saw several years ago that
it was but a question of time-and short
time at that-when North Birmingham
.. would be prepared to stand alone as an
independent municipality; when it would
have department stores, banks and other
metropolitan features. Already we have
the store, and the bank is to be IL we
can credit these self-same rumors What
ever may be the ultimate style or styles
of the great community that exists in
Jones Valley and Its environs, North Biz
mingham wants TO feel that it is able TO
take care of itself under all conditions.
Another fact that proves the verify of
these statements is the recent starting ,lp
of a weekly newspaper here known as the
North Birmingham Star" Local firms
are advertising literally in its pages and
1t has already secured good subscription
list. Editor Brooks is evidently trying to
furnish the citizens with clean, newsy
sheet. and he seems already to have Sc
cured their confidence.
1t is interesting to watch a community
grow from village to city. and North
Birmingham is now in the formative
stage. Considering the wonderful activity
in all lines at the present, the spectators
and the dreamers. will be excused for
standing off and prophesying as TO the
almost llmitless possibilities-and prob
abilities.
Notes and Personals.
The Martin Furniture company of Beg
semer have purchased the stock and good
will of w. C. Colvin the proprietor Of
the North Birmingham Furniture COM
pany. and will continue the business at
the same stand as a branch of their large
establishment In Bessemer. w. w Powell.
who has been with the firm in Bessemer
for about three years, will have charge
of the local store. The new owners pro-
pose to greatly increase the stock and
to make number of changes looking to-
wards the Improvement of the already
large business. 1t Is understood that Mr.
Colvin will accept a position with the
company and will continue to live III
the city
At a recent meeting of the congregat,n
of the Park Avenue Baptist church, the
Rev. J. II. johnson of Bellville, KY was
called TO the pastorate OF the church
to succeed the Rev. W. j. Ray, resigned
Miss Artrie Leona Derrick of Brook
side is visiting the Misses Sellers at their
home on Sixth avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Emmett of Albert
Vile visiting their brother, Dr. W. w.
Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-31
Results Declared in Limestone.

Athens. May 0.-(SpeciaD The county
democratic executive committee met here
today to count the vote of the recent
primary held in Limestone for county Off
GERS. and the following gentlemen We're
declared the nominees for the respective
Offices: For state senator. William y.
Hayes: for representative in the legisla-
ture b. 3. Peete; for sheriff. Henderson
LegS and for county weigher. J. Lewis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-31
shafer Named for Place.

Montgomery May so.--tspeelal.)-w. II.
Shafer was tonight appointed justice of
the peace at Selma. The other candidate
was Paul Carson. There was quite a
contest over the place
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-31
California Medicated Healing Soap.

California Medcdted Healing soap.
This wonderful Healing Soap is now
On sale. and besides itSwonderful Heal.
ing properties, we guarantee that mos
qultoes will not bite where it is used
according to directions. Call on or
address MRS G. " WILSON,
Care Reads Furniture Co, 1876 Sec
Ond Ave. Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-31
Notes and Personals.

The machinists of the Bessemer district
had picnic at Pleasant Valley today and
some of the departments of the local man
ufacturing plants observed holiday to al
low their employees to attend the affir
At a regular meeting of the Town Coun-
ell of Jonesboro. held last night, several
matters of Importance were attended to,
among them being a resolution to assess
business licenses from all concerns oper-
ating in the town limits The licenses will
be graded and announced in a few days.
Mayor Martin and the members of the
council are rapidly getting the machinery
Of the incorporation in working order. and
they are receiving able assistance from
the citizens who are interested in better
public conditions. The completion and OPP
GRAFTON of the car line from Bessemer.
which will be in a few more weeks. will
add considerably to the Importance OF this
growing section, and 1t Is believed that
the population will be greatly increased
on account of the transportation facili-
ties. Jonesboro is very popular as a resi-
dence section.
DR. ]. F.. Robinson, who has cen i'll for
some time, is able to be out
Little Miss Hazel Bissett will entertain
the pupils of the Kindergarten school to-
morrow at II O'clock
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15
FOR THE WORLDS FAIR

The Los Angeles chamber of COM
merce has taken up in earnest the
question Of holding worlds fair in this
city in 1915.
After an individual and enthusiastic
discussion of the matter yesterday by
members of the chamber, the subject
was referred to the standing committee
on expositions, to the end that it may
consider the proposition in all it's varied
phases and make report before the
chamber shall finally set the seal of
its approval upon the great movement.
1t is proper and right that the mo-
mentous question shall have the closest
scrutiny and the earnest consideration
of leading citizens. The holding of a
worlds fair is no child's play The sue
cess of such venture will ultimately
depend upon the solid, enthusiastic,
persistent and most active support of
every man and every woman in South
ern California, but with that accom-
plished, the battle is won.
The fate of the worlds fair project
rests now upon the decision of the
chamber of commerce, and the hope is
universally expressed that it's action
will be highly favorable.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15

who was in the city a few days ago.
He expressed the opinion that within
the next few years steel will be manu-
faotured on a gigantic scale in this
neighborhood. The enormous require
ment for steel rails and the rapidly
increasing demand for structural steel
viii lead to the erection Of vast works
at this point.
It is noticeable that these opinions
about the mighty future Of Los Ange-
les are shared by every observer who
comes to the city. Not single adj
verse judgment Is heard from any
discerning stranger. All visitors ap-
preciate the advantages whereby this
city is destined to become a great me-
tropolis
Greater Los Angeles begins to be
realized already. But what we see now
is merely the preface to the volume
that WIN reveal it's treasures as the
leaves are turned.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15
STUDENT SEES POKER

This is the way the new reporter, who
quit theological school to become a
| Journalist, told the story:
Say, there was.a big gambling scene
on the Caronia, of Mr.. Cunard's line,
coming over the Atlantic ocean this trip
from Liverpool, which is an English
seaport. On last Friday night game
of poker was started in the saloon on
the boat. / don't know why the bar
keeper should have permitted gambling
in the saloon, but he did.
| "They played poker with limit of
25 cents-that is, no player could bet
more than 25 cents at time, as L am
| informed by a gentleman who seemed
to be well acquainted with the rules of
the game. That seems to me to be a
very large sum to wager at one time,
but my informant says there Is no doubt
but what the statement is true
'It seemed also that every now and
then they stopped the poker game and
played game called rondoodle, a round
Of rondoodles. / think the man said
the amount wagered being so cents in
stead of 20.
For some reason or other they did
not use money, but some red and blue
and white men, or counters, which
were called chips. 1 presume this was
done to prevent the captain from learn
being risked, but am not sure on this
point, and therefore would not assume
the responsibility Of authorizing the
assertion.
"At any rate there was one player, an
elderly gentleman, residing in Massa-
chusetts, who won the large sum of $40
and some odd cents. He was, it seems,
taken with sudden chilliness of the
feet at this juncture, SO my informant
said, and started to quit the game, at
which another player accused him of
cheating This man said that the win
ner had been dealing himself aces, or
one-spots, off the bottom of the deck,
which 1 had always supposed was en-
tirely proper, but it seems that it is
not so regarded generally.
You may well believe that the scene
was painful one. The winner was
very indignant and stated that he had
not been cheating, and that for cents
he would cast all his winnings over
board. But none gave him the cents,
and he angrily left the saloon"
The new reporter also stated that, in
addition to the Joker players, the first
cabin passengers included Mrs. Potter
Palmer of Chicago, who had along
secretary, a maid and two men SER
wants, thus showing that travel is a
serious undertaking. The Hon. Lionel
G. Garden, minister resident and consul
general of his majesty King Edward
VII to the Central American republics,
was also on board. He had two state
rooms-one for himself and one for his
: title.-New York World.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15
THE "GREATER" IDEAL

Progress toward the ideal Greater
Los Angeles is rapid, Notwithstanding
all the obstacles that interpose. Gov.
Pardee felicitated himself on having
checked the city's territorial expan-
sion when he blocked the plan of city
and county consolidation, but we are
going right on with such expansion,
nevertheless.
The dream of "Los Angeles from the
mountains to the sea" is certain to be
realized before many months have
passed.
Expansion of territory and the push
ing of building improvements directly
in the wake thereof are matters of abb
solute necessity. Additions of tracts
suitable for homes are constantly be-
ing made, but home seekers and other
investors alight on them like locusts
on Kansas cornfeld. 1t is this actual
demand for dwelling places that causes
the rapid increase in values Of outlying
property. The same natural law of
supply and demand controls prices for
residence lots that controls frontage
values in the business thoroughfares.
One of the high officials of the Santa
Fe railway made a suggestive state
ment bearing on that subject dur
ing a brief stay In the city
this week. He said: "By the time
get back here in January l expect
to see the largest movement in the
history of railroading out this way"
Continuing, he said that Los Angeles
will get Is to 20 per cent more high
class tourist trade this winter than
ever before; the tourists are starting
earlier and win stay longer.
The greater future that is just begin
ming to unfold for Los Angeles was
discovered at once by Charles M.
schwab, the great magnate OF finance
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15
THE FINAL STEP

The result Of the vote on the harbor
Ink proposition fully justified The
Herald's warning. The danger of a
concerted movement in opposition to
the project, to be sprung at the last
moment In the strip territory, was
realized. BY the narrow margin of
half dozen votes the whole plan OF
union between Los Angeles and the
harbor cities was saved from failure.
The vote on the annexation question
showed clearly that large majority of
permanent residents in the "shoestring"
are heartily in favor of union with the
city. Only the race track interest made
any special attempt to defeat the
proposition. The twenty-one negative
votes cast in Gardena merely indicated
lack of clear understanding Of condi-
tions involved.
In fact, the lack of timely explanation
probably accounts for nearly all the
negative votes south c Ascot park.
The campaign of education" was de-
layed until too near the, date of the
election, and but for The Herald's warn
ing and the vigorous eleventh-hour
energy defeat surely would have re-
suited.
But again, "All's we'll that ends WELL"
By the vote cast LIST Monday the back
set caused by failure of the city and
county consolidation scheme is made
good so far as concerns the harbor
question. There is nothing now in the
way of procedure toward the final step
OF jointure. Los Angeles and the harbor
cities have been made contiguous ter
ritory. San Pedro and Wilmington are
as eligible to union with this city, there
fore, as is Hollywood or any other
suburb touching the Los Angeles boun-
dary.
The primary purpose Of the annexa-
ton vote having been accomplished, it
is important now to satisfy all dwellers
in the new city territory that their local
interests will be protected. In such
matters as school facilities and trans
portation, which seem to have caused
misgivings in the new territory, all
doubts should be allayed by assurance
of Square deaP' on the part of the
city. That policy should be pursued in
justice to the people of the annexed dis
trict and also as an object lesson for
San Pedro and Wilmington, indicative
of the Square deal" that those cities
may expect.
In approaching the final step of joint
ure let not the mistake be repeated of
failing to make the preliminary cam
paign of education complete That is
to say, the people of the harbor cities
should know, we'll in advance of the
final vote on the proposition, precisely
how they will be affected by union with
Los Angeles. 1t would be extremely
unwise to approach the ultimate issue
without first satisfying those people
that annexation will be immensely to
their advantage.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15

made. Again fate took hand In the
affairs of the Brown-Smith love affair,
and Brown, while passing by a Los
Angeles building in course of construc-
ton, was injured by falling scaffolding
and the wedding was again postponed,
That was as far as the Cheshire
Smith ceremony was delayed, because
the pretty sister of the bride of last
night decided that Browns fate did
not materially interest her and the
Smith Cheshire nuptials were celebrat-
ed last July.
AS soon as Brown recovered from his
injuries he planned anew for his we'd
ding ceremony, and last night Cupid
won when Rev. Fred H. Ross of the
Euclid Avenue Methodist church con-
Quoted the marriage ceremony.
The couple stood beneath a canopy of
smilaX and chrysanthemums, while
blossoms and buds turned the parlor
into bower of lovelness. The bride
wore beautiful princess gown of
white silk chiffon trimmed with bill
lows of rare old lace. The yoke was
handsomely made of showers of lace
and ribbon and from the waist the
skirt fell in soft and dainty folds. She
carried a shower bouquet of lilies of
the valley.
Bridesmaid Is Charming
Miss Minnie ". Davall of New Bed
ford, Mass, acted as maid of honor.
Miss Davall came from the east to
attend the wedding, the bride having
been her schoolmate back in the
Puritan land.
She was gowned in blue shimmery
stuff with dainty trimmings. She
carried white carnations and ferns,
Mrs. Blanche Cheshire, the brides
maid wore a charming costume of old
rose with yoke of Valenciennes lace.
Her bouquet was of pink bridesmaid
roses.
Lester F. Smith was best man.
Following the ceremony and recep-
ton Mr.. and Mrs. Brown satrted on a
honeymoon tour of the west. Upon
their return to Los Angeles they will
spend a year at handsome little cot
tage at Newport beach.
The bride is the daughter of F.. N
Smith, formerly of New Bedford, Mass.
The groom came west from Michigan
four years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15

THE San Francisco earthquake and
fire, a falling building and raging
ocean, all combined. failed to
thwart the well defined intentions of
little Dan Cupid" and last night in
spite of interference OF man and ele-
ment Fred II. Brown. graduate of
Stanford university. and Miss Mabel
E. Smith. one OF the most popular
debutantes of Boyle Heights society,
were married at the Smith home, 204
North st. Louis avenue.
The bride is q charming brunette.
whose sweet disposition and beauty
have won her score of admirers.
They failed to win her. however, for
little Cupid had set his plans and sim
ply bidsd his time until Fred Brown,
big and handsome. arrived in Los An
geleS two years so on his summer va
cation from Stanford and took up sum-
mer quarters at Long Beach.
Incidentally the little god of love
willed that Miss Smith should spend
portion of the summer at that same
beach. Miss Smith is an athletic
young woman, having been one of the
most expert of the basket ball players
at the Polytechnic high school before
y
six months ago.
Rescues Future Wife
So that, being a clever swimmer, the
young woman tempted fate just a little
too far on a certain July day over two
years ago. Beyond her depth and with
none who dared breast the flying surf
to go to her rescue, the plans of Cupid
came near failing. Brown, however,
happened to appear on the beach at
that moment and he arose to the oc-
casion.
Those who were at the beach that
day and witnessed the daring rescue
have never forgotten the sight of that
brave act, and Cupid smiled as very
damp and dripping young man plunged
triumphantly through the surf, bearing
a very frightened and choking young
woman to safety.
1t was only natural that he should
call and ask after Miss Smiths health
and his visits became quite frequent
before the time for his return north
to Stanford. When he went, however,
there was a definite understanding
about certain marriage ceremony.
The couple were to have been mar
ried following Browns graduation last
January. He had started in business
as photographer in San Francisco, but
the earthquake interfered with his
plans and pretty double wedding, in
which Blanche Smith, sister of the
bride, and Walter A. Cheshire were to
have played prominent parts as sec
onds, was postponed.
Cupid Triumphs at Last
Brown came to Los Angeles, where
plans for a double wedding were again
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15
GATES AND lINDLnY

In reply to the published statement
that Lee G. Gates, after agreeing to
submit to board Of arbitration the
question whether he or DR.. Lindiey
should Withdraw from the contest for
the mayoralty, receded from that agree
ment before decision was reached,
the non-partisan city committee issues
an unequivocal denial that Mr.. Gates
ever entered into such an agreement.
The committee reports that arbitra-
tion was proffered, but that Mr.. Gates
replied that he could not enter into
such an arrangement without the con-
sent Of the executive committee OF the
non-partisan city party" and that that
committee latter carefully considering
the whole situation, refused unani-
mously to give such consent"
1--WE became convinced" say the
committee. that the proffered arbitra-
ton was in reality only political trick
inspired by the recognized boss of the
city machine and that the real intent
was to deprive the non-partisan ticket
Of its head"
1t appears, therefore, that all the
stew and fuss and feathers are re-
solved into the very ordinary and un-
sensational facts that arbitration was
proffered by the Lindley partisans and
refused by the non-partisan committee
The incident attracts attention only
because of the very evident desire on
the part of the Republican machine
bosses to take Lee c.. Gates out of the
race and give the running to DR.. Lind
ley, a notorious machine man and sup
porter of machine politics.
The Herald insists that the principle
of -partisanship in municipal af-
fairs shall be put to the people direct
for their judgment 1t is not a ques-
ton whether DR.. Lindley or Lee G.
Gates or A. G. Harper, as mere can
didates. shall be elected mayor of Los
Angeles on their personality. There is
only one question at issue, which is:
Shall the people eliminate partisan
politics frOm.the city governnients
That question can only be answered
in the affirmative by electing Lee G.
Gates, the non-partisan nominee, as
mayor, together with the whole non
partisan city ticket.
1t makes no sort of difference whether
Lindley or Harper is the equal of
Gates in citizenship and attainments.
The essential point is that in every
respect-as even the bitterest partisan
admits-Lee C. Gates is the equal of
Lindley and Harper. That which gives
Gates noteworthy superiority is the!
fact that he alone of the three gentle
men represents -partisanship in
civic affairs and he alone. should re-
ceiye the votes of all citizens who de-
sire to separate all branches of the
CITY government from partisan politics.
And all the thunders. of the great
Republican machine bosses and all the
suuawkings of the Democratic machine
bosses cannot change the truth of the
situation.
If you want the city conducted by
the Republican machine, vote for Lind
lev. If you want the city conducted
by the Democratic machine. vote for
Harper. If youawant the city conduct
ed in a business like manner and for
business results, without regard to po-
litical parties, vote for Gates.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15
ON HER PARAsoL

Her parasol is what call
A silken sanctuary
Where we may hide and safely bide
And innocently vary
A little hour of sun or shower
In mutual deYotions,
And, while we walk or sit, Just talk
According to our notions.
The drops OF rain come down in vain,
This cover gives their quittance;
wonder why 1t won't deny
rain-beau an .admittance2
1t seems to be polite to me,
And always makes me wonder
That IT should rout the sunshine out
But let the sun come under.
Beneath. this screen of pink or green
We taste of JOY together;
Gray skies or blue, what matters? VIII,
Would waste a thought on weather?
To us the sun and rain are one
Material and stupid:
Our bower of bliss is under this
SILK canopy with Cupid
Julian Durand, in Munseys
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15

Because he refused to act without
the approval of the non-partisan city
committee. Lee C. Gates has encouh-
tered the opposition Of the Republican
bosses Nothing sensational about that.
He had that. all along and the people
expect HIN to have It. It is Of no con-
sequence.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15

"Remember, my fellow citizens" said
the candidate for reelection, the ad-
vice of the immortal Lincoln, Never
swap horses In the middle of the
stream
the gallery, 'but Lincoln didn't say
anything about donkeys. Chicago
Record Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15

Let those who grumble because the
opera company at the Auditorium
doesn't put on ragtime hold their
patience Maybe they'll wish for real
opera after a season of musical COM
edy next spring s.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15

Friend Cooking at portrait)- Your
eyes are well done, Nelly, but other
wise 1 don't think it is good like
ness.
Nelly-That is quite natural, for the
artist looked into my eyes all the time.
--Meggendorfer Batter
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15

odell says the Republican. campaign
work in New York was failure. AS
the Republican candidate for governor
was elected, 1t would be curious to
learn what he would consider a sue
cess
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-15

General Rheinbob of Russia planned
bomb throwing with himself as hero
and then shot the man he hired to
throw it. Queer kind of heroes they
have in Russia.