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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
! D ORDER
 l AGUE PLANNED " After Enforcement of
 Prohibition Wo... -. ORE LEGISLATURE Prohibition Advocates Want To Be Sure No LoophoIe for Club Rooms
 Is Left on the New Statute
 Which Is Proposed.
Wo.., y.. ORE LEGISLATURE

Shall we make prohibition prohibit? cided to do it. It now remains to be seen what the citizens who decided for prohibition by their ballots will do when it comes to the actual enforcement.
 The local members of the Anti-Saloon league are taking the initiative in the work. with the intention of holding an important mass meeting on November 5, and forming a law and order league.
 The committee which was organized last week was merely preliminary, and will do the detail work Membership cards will be circulated all over the county today, and those who file their charter memberships will gather on the 9th to become permanently organized.
 The plan is to allow every person perfect liberty in subscribing the amount of his fee, and to support officers whose special duty it will be to hunt ont blind tigers and prosecute them This club is not limited to prohibition, but It is hoped that all the Property Owners and Good Government committee will join hands in helping the cause.
 It Is doubtful whether the legislature at the coming term will establish a de- partment to enforce the prohibition laws. It will be left to the county and city of flcers. but if they do not do their duty, the Governor says he will call special session of the legislature to act.
 Meanwhile the prohibition wave is sweeping over the state There are cam paigns on in 15 counties. Tallapoosa will vote next Saturday. November ?: Fayette and Shelby will both vote o~ Monday. November 4 Morgan
 Saturday, November g, and
 votes on the 18th
 Campaigns are on but the
 not yet been set in Bibb, Dallas stone, Montgomery, Blount, Genev man, C1eburne and Walker
 After the first of January, if bition Is victorious in all these co there will be 53 dry counties and 1A counties Of the IA wet counties, Il dispensaries and cannot vote them within two years, and the other thu Baldwin, Macon and Mobile, are as .
 Ah~hiia however, is holdh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
PROMINENT ELKS
 OFF FOR NASHVILLE
NUMBER OF HAPPY AFFAIRS HAD BEEN PLANNED BY THE LOCAL LODGE FOR ENTERTAINMENT OF THE VISITORS.

The visit of Grand Exalted Ruler John K Tenner and a number of other prom inent officials of the Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks to Birmingham and the reception accorded them by lodge No. 79 while here, resulted in one or the most enjoyable occasions celebrated bv the Elks here in a long while Ac- companying Grand Exalted Ruler Ten- ner. who halls from Charleroi, Pa', were Grand Secretary Fred c. Robinson of Dubuque, la; Grand Trustee A. T. Hol- ley of pnsack, N. J.; Charles w. Ashley oA, 1mestead, Pa, member or inc judiciary committee of the grand lodge. and Rev. Father w. H. J. Reany' chaplain of New York lodge.
 The party are taking trip through the south and southwest, paying snort visits to the most prominent lodges on their route They were met at the Louis- vile and Nashville station with auto mobiles Tuesday night and, while the hour was rather late when they arriVeo' on account of a delayed train, nothing of the plan already laid out Tor thelr entertainment was cut out. They were escorted to the Elks' club and escorted to the lodge room, where several hun dred Elks had already congregated. Es- ouire Bradley Brown introduced the vls- ;tors and Exalted Ruler l.. N. Archer greeted them with few words Of well come. Alderman B. H. Cooper, who Is esteemed loyal knight of the lodge vel comed them in behalf of the city, after which Judge B. M. Allen, past grand ex- alted ruler, also made an address.
 Grand Exalted Ruler Tenner replied in behalf of the visitors and paid many compliments to the Birmingham district. His home is in the Pittsburg district and. he remarked that he felt perfectly at home in Birmingham because 1t was the Pittsburg of the south. He congrat- ulated the Elks of Birmingham and Ala bama upon the wonderful showing made by them. Short talks followed by Grand Secretary Robinson. Grand Trustee Hol- ley and Father Reany.
 After the speech making a luncheon was served which proved toothsome repast, o'possum and chicken pie, pre- pared in true southern style causing many exclamations of delight to be made by the visitors After all had eaten their All the reception broke up with every one feeling happy.
 Yesterday morning the party were breakfasted at the Southern club and afterwards taken on an automobile tour around the city. After viewing the sights of Birmingham they departed at noon for Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
MAYBERRY HAPPY
 OVER THE FUTURE
MAN WHO DRAWS $6o0o YEARLY RENT FROM ONE SALOON BUILD ING THINKS PROHIBITION WILL INCREASE VALUES.

IT. H. Mayberry. the well known real estate owner of Birmingham. is not dis
 heartened in the least that prohibition
 has carried. Instead he is optimistic and
 eongratulates the city on driving out tho licensed sale of liquors This from man drawing s6O0O annually from one cor- her building rented to a hlgh-elass liquor firm, is significant. MT. Mayberry prophecies increased rental rates and in- creased realty values.
 MT. Mayberry at present is in Franklin, Tenn. He writes as follows:
 'I congratulate Birmingham in going dry. It will prove a blessing to the dis trlct I receive 5000 yearly rentals for one of my corner houses from a high-class liquor firm, and am one among the largest owners of city realty in Birmingham. Today l feel certain that within a. year sreater values will rule Keep your eye on the bank deposits for the next 12 months The deposits from pay rolls alone-made possible through prohiDi- tlon-will be of such financial strength to Birmingham, coupled with her great nat ural resources and railroad facilities, that you can't head her off from being the leading city of fhe south Money is power, and the millions paid out for pay rolls and placed in your banks will make every man. woman and child bless the day old Birminsham went dry. With prohibition strictly enforced. 'an,nsuan.-oners to- day the most promising field for a large exclusive savings bank and trust company or any pface tue country. ThnK a power such an institution properly con- ducted would mean in the upbuilding of our city. In other words becoming self sustaining through ouI avn thrift When such conditions are brought about. BIT mingham will have reached her re2.ix2- ton of true power-namely rhe power and ability of her people To save-which is the road to happiness. and I believe prohibition will make all this possible. Great Is Birmingham. and I love her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Recommendations.

Attention is most respectfully cal to tn, following recommendations;
 First. l recommend, as was done my list annual report, that lesislat be Id which will have the effect puttig g into force and operation a whicl will have for its aim the formly of practice in all courts of justies of the peace throughout counV, so far as the same pert, to fes, reporting of collections fines, etc. The system now in vo that making reports to the treast and admission of their dockets to gran. jury, Is an obsolete one, me a fom. The treasurer has no wa determine the correctness of the port nor is the grand jury comr of accountants whereby to ascertai' correctness of the dockets from a | keepng point of view. These d proprly belong in the auditors and should be placed there by with the necessary assistance to erly perform them.
 "Ido not believe that I could bitter recommendation in th any other report than that whicl mad in my last report, referri the disbursing heads of the co fnaIce, and so thoroughly am vincsd that l am right in this . that I renew the reccnmen6atioi whoe. as follows:
 "Ibder the present laws for burament of funds or allowing aganst the county there are tor hea,s of disbursements of it's funds seems to be no way for the cen tjon of this business We have th of avenue; the several judges couts; the clerks of the courts far. commission and the count tn.e,aent of education. each or q d,,burslng officer of the county thes. officers. save the county tand.nt of education, draw LII warrants or orders on the count urar Now the treasurer shoult quirsd to bear HIS palt ot N"e blitt in disbursing the funds courty, but it Is not only unfair just but unres sonable. 10 make tlcaly the sole responsible part actions of all these officers and those of them who are under no the faithful performance Of ths It is certainly not a good ousih to nave officers charged with this nature who are not bonne and who are under practically h in the performance of the treasurer is often placed in ap ing position in the paymer of that he may render himsYf hs bond for the payment oE el
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
COURT DECISION
 EXPECTED SOON
Judge Coleman Will Rule On Ward Parker EntangI ement, After Which
 an Appeal Will Be Taken.

Judge Coleman will probably render a verdict today or tomorrow in the quo warranto proceedings brought by John l.. Parker 10 oust Mayor Ward from the ehairmanshp of the City Council He has been waiting for one of the att torneys to file his last brief, and as this Is now in, verdict Is expected imme- diatsly. The judge stated that he will make it this week.
 This will probably throw the llvest is- sue before the public that has yet arisen since prohibition carried The judge Is one of the best authorities in the state and his decision will mean much. all though the case will be appealed. However, as the legislature meets next Wednesday it is probable that something will be done by them in the local matter.
 rstood that the governor has
 Is mind to clear up local con
 lar as municipal entanglements
 ned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
BANKING SITUA TION IS
 FAS7 BECOMING NORMA

The banking situation in Birming- ham, like the situation through out the country, is fast approaching normal. The deposits were larger yesterday than the day before. while the with drawals of cash were smaller.
 Officials of local banks all agreed yesterday afternoon that the business public adapted itself readily to tenn porary regulations. The precautionary measures have worked well and have caused, it is said, practically no in- convenience. All pay roll depositors check out all the money they want and every customer of every bank is taken care of in his commercial business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
come Commercial TraveIrs.

wing will se over the mountain to be taught the mysteries oe of United Commercial Travellers q: ]. B. Marshall. J. s. Fran Chenoweth. Jr., T. l.. Douglass. w, s. Levine. s. T. Mayneid' ing C. W. Fricknouer. P. r. J. l.. Hill, V. B. Currie, c. w. H. Sims. Birmingham: W. V. 1minence, Ky: c. l.. Gaut, Tuss '. R. Franks, q. P. Fulmer, Tal-
 M. Weathers, H. D. Moore. An The above have their applica- md from best reports there are enty more to come. After the which occurs in their council
 North Nineteenth street, thera smoker with light lunch. This ond big meeting this council has year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31

It is believed now that the rule stricting individuals in the amou they are allowed to draw out each will be rescinded next week. Tn meantime checking has increased with the free use of checks very lit currency is needed in the ordinary of affairs.
 Everybody now seems to understa.- that the banks of Birmingham and 0 the entire state of Alabama are no only in absolutely sound condition, bu that their cash reserves are largei than they were this time last year when prosperity was at it's height.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
TOTAL RECEIPTSFOR YEAR
 AMOUNTED TO S60O,4O3.79
The Law Provides for Sinking Fund To Take Care of Bonds Maturing This Year Which Has Never
 Been Created.
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INTERESTING ITEMS
 FROM AUDITORS REPORT.

. Total receipts for year were <. ' $500, ,403. 79. . ' Disbursements for year were . ~ $566,035. S2. . ' County courts cost during year . % .487 54. ( Y Fine and forfeiture claims are . ' now S109.7S02 ' County's charity disbursements . Y were $45,2 ,251 .57. . . Roads and bridges cost during . ' year $109,646. 9S. . ' County treasurer has $293.66S 24 % ' on hand. which auditor thinks req :
 ' son enough to reduce tax rate . . Law provides for sinking fund : ' which has never been created. . ' Auditor again recommends crea- .
 ' tion of one disbursing head for :
 ' county. > : All warrants should be audited ' ' Recommends light and heating : ' plant for county buildings to re- . ' duce expense. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
GOVERNORS CONFER
 IN ATLANTA FRIDAY
IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THEY WILL DECIDE ON A 2La-CENT PASSENGER RATE FOR SEVERAL SOUTHERN STATES.

The announcement that the governors of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and probably Virginia. together with the attorneys general Of those states. will hold a conference in Atlanta has caused widespread interest in Birming- ham.
 This is due, no doubt. to the fact that there is a great deal of reticence about the meeting When Governor Conner was asked for a statement about it he asked to be excused.
 It was learned yesterday positively " lstead of Thursday, the governors eet Friday. The meeting will be Atlanta, and the governors will frlday morning returning Saturday. It Is learned too meeting will be held behind DTS
 far as known. none of the who will participate in tne have made a statement. 1t cd that the chief matter will be the establishment passenger rate for the 0 be represented. if not south. As Is known, all have recently lowered -senger rates. However these "@t"@ ara not the same in all
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
BALLOONS START
 RUBBER NECKS
Tiny Airships Cause Considerable Speculation Until 1t Is Learned
 That Children Had Party.

Two tiny balloons at great height over the city attracted much attention yesterday afternoon. Hundreds of peo- pie on Second avenue watched the flight of the little vessels far above the build ings.
 So small were the balloons that some thought them large ships of the air. so high that they only appeared diminutive. Some even thought that mayhap they were lost members of the air fleet that set sail some days ago in St. Louis.
 The mystery was explained some hours later however, when it was learned that a Halloween party on the Southside had sailed the balloons There was a stiff breeze blowing, and the little ships were lifted aloft with amazing speed. They soon became no larger than the hand, and in this shape floating across the city, attracted great deal of attention.
 found in the fact that the entire dis bursements for account of the special 10-cent school fund for two years past are included therein, the books of the county superintendent of education to whom this fund is payable and by him disbursed, having just been audited. The disbursements for account of this fund for the year ending September 30, 1906, which were s47,155.7l, should be deducted, which will show the true disbursements for the year just ended to be $668,O35. S2, an increase over the previous year of $69,175.3S. It will be noted that in practically every depart ment of the county. the operating ex- penses have materially increased, and in some the increase Is greatly dis proportionate to the increases for pre- vious years The increased expense for and on account of the court house and pairs which have been going on in each place for both court house an Jail during the past fiscal year. this connection it would not be ami. to say that the board of revenue hs expended this money wisely and vel practically adding an entire floor well appointed and equipped ~offisas an g court foomssst the court honse a q expense of not more than S16000 IT Increased expense on account of fl courts is due to new Legislation alor this line which created new courts a, which necessitated more officers ar jurors, It is hoped. however. that Il expenses along this line will fall for the next year.
 The fine and forfeiture fund Is day In better condition than it h been at any time during my incur bency as auditor. More claims ha been paid, which were outstandi, against this fund, than during any ye during that period. The total amou of outstanding claims against this flu at tie beginning of the new fiscal ye, 1. e.. October 1. 1907, is s1O0,7SO. the present rate of payment 1t is es mattel that in about two and one-hn years the county will be able to mt these claims at the time of issue for cish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31

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 rebuild the delicate } centers all over the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
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The annual statement of Jefferson countys finances for the fiscal year end ing September 30. 1907 shows the county money matters to be in good condition The total receipts for the year, from all sources, amount to $500. .4O3. .79. This amount shows an increase of receipts of $59,S93 12 over those of the last year, while the expenses were increased $69,175. .33
 The report of County Auditor Robert A. Morris which was issued yesterday shows the above conditions.
 Auditor Morris report shows the classi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Fine and Forfeiture Fund.

Tn his report. Auditor Morris discusses the fine and forfeiture fund. He says.
 'The fine and forfeiture fund is today in better condition than it has been at any previous time during the incumbency of the auditor. More claims have been paid. which were outstanding against this fund, than at any previous year during that period. The total amount of out standing claims against this fund at the beginning of the new fiscal year. October 1. was s1O9. 7so. F. At the present rate of payment it is estimated that in about two and one-haf years the county will be able to meet these claims at the time of their issue, and with cash.'
 The details of the disbursements show inc following fiptlrps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
THE WEATHER.

for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Thursday and Friday; fresh east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
ELKS PLANNING
 NEXT CONVENTION
State Officers Going To opeIiks Today To Boom Birmingham Conven-
 tion for Next May.

President J. E. Shelby and Secretary H. E. Shropshire, Jr., of the state or ganization of the Order of Elks will go to Opelika today when they will address the lodge there. Visits will also be paid to number of other lodges through out the state and arrangements made for the holding of the Elks' convention here next May.
 This convention will be the greatest one ever celebrated by the Alabama Elks and several thousand of the antlered fel- lows will pay Birmingham visit at that time. This big-hearted order believes in removing sadness from the world and their constant efforts to benefit the orphans and comfort the needy while quietly done, result in the Elks them selves always being in a jovial mood. It is safe to say that with several thou sand of these joy-spreaders in town for a few days that any clouds of misery which happen to be hanging over the town will be dispelled so completely that the sun will shine long afterward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Explanation of Disbursements.

It is seemingly apparent from the state ment that the disbursements for the past year have considerably exceeded the re- ceipts. An explanation of this seeming deficit is made by the auditor: "The spe- cial 1O-cent school fund, as has before been stated, is payable direct to the su- perintendent of education and by him disbursed. It has been impossible to get the books of the superintendent of education audited for nearly two years so far as pertains to this particular fund.- until now, hence there has been charged to general disbursements the whole of last years disbursements of this fund. l. e., year ending September 30, 1906, of SAT, ,155. n. Deducting this from the above disbursements it will be seen that there has been more money collected than ex- pended, to-wit: s34, ,267.97."
 The income during the last year was s6O0, ,4O3 .79, while that of the preceding year was s540, ,51O 12, showing the increased re- ceipts this ear to be $59,S93.12. The dis bursements for the last year amounted to s566 O35 S2, while those of the previous year amounted to $490S6049, giving the increased disbursements as s69,175.33 The apparent increase in the disbursements over the receipts is s9,2s2.21.
 Expenses of Courts.
 The expenses of the courts, including the inferior court of Birmingham, are itemized in the report as follows:
 Jurors .. .........................$ .$4fl i.93
 Bailiffs ......... .........,... f,5o3.SO
 Salaries .,,................'. 1o,5Oo.to
 stationery ..................s o,51o.4o
 Miscellaneous .........,.... 2,0Z3.2
 Birmingham inferior court .... 4,66l B
 TOtal.... -.............. $3o, ,foi .of
 This amount shows an increase in the cost of operation of the courts during the last year over that of the previous year of $12,764.27. Figures show that in the last seven years the expenses of the courts have increased over $40,000
 The county's liabilities on September 20. 1907 were shown in the report for the year as follows:
 Bonded debt .................*l,l00 ,l00,poOW
 Fine and forfeiture claims. 109,7S0.32
 This shows that the liabilities of the county nave increased s2751 .S4 during the past year.
 For charitable purposes, including tho maintenance of the pest house, s45, 251 57 was paid out These charity disburse- ora itamized follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31

year were s45,3 .55 this being an increase of $41s3.O2 a month over the preceding year. The average monthly disbursements for the past year amounted to s42,S21 .O2, this being an increase of $916S1.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-31
Expenses of Courts.

The expenses of the courts, including the inferior court of Birmingham, are itemized in the report as follows: