The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-15
PAY OF TEACHERS
CANNOT Be RAISED
Admission Water Company
Wants Higher Rates
ASKS NEW FRANCHISE
Oscar FuIgham Is Appointed United
States Marshal to Succeed G. N.
King at Anniston-Plans for
Firemen's Tournament.
ASKS NEW FRANCHISE

Admission. May 4-(Special)-There will
be no increase in the salaries of the
teachers of the public schools Of Admission
If the present plan of the city board of
education are carried out.
Several of the teachers asked the board
for raise At meeting held yester-
day afternoon it was decided that those
who desire to teach next year for the ex-
listing salaries make application by May
20, when the teachers for the ensuing year
will be chosen.
The board feels that the present appro-
priation is not sufficient to justify an
increase of pay.
The Admission Water Supply company
desires to increase the price of water, one
of the wholesome beverages and life
preservers left the citizens of Admission
during these latter days.
The company presented communica-
ton to the city fathers last night ask
ing that the contract for furnishing wa
ter to the city be renewed at once, as
the present contract with the city will
expire on July 1.
In the communication a new schedule.
of prices was given and there is ma
terial increase shown according to the
best information obtainable.
The matter was referred to the mayor
and the water and lights committee
Oscar Fulgham has been appointed dep
uty United States marshal in Admission,
succeeding George N. King, whose i'll
health forced him to give up the work
Mr.. Fulgham was formerly sheriff Of
Madison county and is thoroughly oompe-
tent for the position to which he has been
appointed.
The many friends of Mr.. King trust that
he may soon be restored to health.
One Of the principal themes at last
nights session of the city council was
the enforcement of the license ordinances
During the past several days Inspector
Cody has been busy and number Of
persons and firms have been cited to ap-
pear In police court and show cause why
they should not pay a license for carry
ing on other businesses in connection with
those for which they have procured a Ii
cense. 1t was decided that cases on the
docket should be dismissed and the ac-
had not paid license, and pay the Same
IL shown to be liable.
1t was further decided that no penalties
should be attached for failure to pay
until July l.
In the meantime It will be determined
just what construction is to be placed
on the ordinances. 1t was shown that
there was no intention to harass the citi-
zens and make license taxes burden.
The Fifteenth street paving controversy
was postponed until the next meeting
The session was presided over by Pres
fdent Pro Tenn ]. H. Edmondson in the
absence of President McCaa.
Besides the presiding officer there were
present Councilmen Wrenshal1, Scar
brough Eros, Thrasher, Ward, Evans
and Wilson.
According to information received by
local firemen arrangements are rapidly
being completed for the entertainment Of
the Georgia Alabama Volunteer Firemen's
tournament which will be held in Tai
ladega on May 26 and q. A scplendid
track is being prepared by the city In
West Battle street, the widest street in
town, and a commodious grandstand Is
being erected. A liberal list of prizes has
been offered, and from Indications this
will be one of the most successful and
largely attended meetings of the f1remen
In several years. 1t Is estimated that $500
visitors will be in Talladega on the three
days. One of the interesting features of
the tournament that has been planned Is
the attendance and competitive drilling
of several companies of militia. The
Gadsden, Admission, Oxford Alexander
City and Sylacauga companies of the
Third regiment Alabama National Guard
have been invited to be present and COM
pete for the prizes Of regulation United
States army silk flag for the company
bringing the largest number of men in
uniform: a gold medal. donated by R.
Heine, to the best drilled man, and a
cash prize for the best drilled company