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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
NORMENT FAVORS
 TAKING IN ENSLEY

J. E. Shelby, who is chairman of the Birmingham Board of Trades Greater Birmingham committee, last night re- ceived the following communication in which J. Murray Norment, a candidate for the legislature, expresses his indorse- ment of the Greater Birmingham bill as drawn including Ensley:
 Birmingham, June 12, 19O9 MT. J. D. Shelby, Chairman Greater Bir- mingham Committee, City.
 Dear Sir: inclose circular which cor rectly states my views on the issues men toned. As a taxpayer and a citizen of Birmingham l am as5deeply interested in it's welfare as any other citizen and em- brace with pleasure any idea which will bestow material benefits. I have al- ways been heartily in favor of Greater Birmingham, although I was not anxious to see Ensley included in the bill It is included however and I shall support it in its present form and if elected will vote for it and cooperate with it's author in every possible way. I shall also favor a constitutional amendment abolishing the fee system and an enactment cre- ating commission form of government for the cities of the state which might choose to adopt such a system.
 l give this as a pledge of my final and unalterable position on these important issues Faithfully yours,
 J. MURRAY NORMENT, 2026 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
FINE HORSE SHOW
 FOR 0RPHANAGE
EVENT WILL BE HELD AT SOUTH SIDE RIDING ACADEMY JUNE 2e AND 30 AND JULY 1-FANcY Ex- AMBITIONS.

The first grand horse show for the ben eft of the East Lake orphanage Is an- nounced for June 29 and 30 and July at the Birmingham Riding Academy (for- merly the Southside Skating rink, with a matinee June 30. There will be classes suitable for all kinds of horses-the old fashioned running walk horses, fine gaited saddle horses, light and heavy harness horses, walk, trot and canter horses, pairs and ponies and heavy work horses. There will be lady riders aside and astride. gentlemen riders and drivers. children riders and drivers. Prizes will be awarded In each class.
 MT. Pollard will give each night and at the matinee an exhibition with his celebrated High school horse, Alabama Chimes" He will not ride or drive any horse for prizes that ne Is educating.
 The annual picnic and field day affair that has usually been given in July or August has always been financially suc- cessful, but the committee in charge of the horse show intends to make 1t a greater success from a boxoffice point of view than any previous event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
WFIIRLWIND CAMPAIGN WILL BE
 MADE FOR BOTH BOND ISSUES|
WeH KnOA1n CitizenS Are
 DOA1n Or He Fee SyStem

To find man opposed to doing away with the fee system appears to be like the old saying of finding needle in a haystack." Men in all the different branches of business are found to be of the same opinion when asked for their views on the subject. Remove the death grip that Is throttling Alabama they say and then proceed to show just what an incubus it is upon the people.
 Alderman Simon L. Klotz is very anxi- ous to see the system done away with and expressed his views thus:
 By all means abolish the fee system. This is one matter which person doesnt t have to study over to see how the people are being oppressed by it. Investigate any civil or criminal case in the courts also investigate the other county officies which are on the fee plan and notice how much costs the people have to pay and the percentage which goes to the officeholder.
 T don't mean any offense to any of the county officers. for l would like to see the man who would turn down any of the offices under the present system. It is the system which Is evil, not the office holders, though there is no doubt but that some of the officials are bit over zealous in their desire to look out for the county's welfare when each bit of overwork means more money in their pockets.
 "Outside of the court work take one line. for instance, the sale of property for taxes. I happen to know one man who happened to have a piece of property sold a dnlIarc taYaS and when he made an effort to redeem it found the costs way over the $100 mark. This Is outrageous. None of the officials violate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
ISSUE ADDRESS TO
 VOTERS OF COUNTY
KING, SHELBY AND BOWIE URGE FRIENDS OF GREATER BIRMlNG- HAM TO SUPPORT MAN WHO IN DoRSES BILL

Leaders in the Greater Birmingham movement have issued an address to the people of the county calling upon them to support the friends of the Greater Bir- mingham measures, including Ensley, The address is signed by Jere c. King, author of the bill; J. E. Shelby, chairman of the Board of Trades Greater Birmingham committee, and s. J. Bowie, who has taken a keen interest in the fight.
 To the People of Jefferson County:
 The issue before all others in the cleo ton of a representative on next Satur- day is the securing of Greater Birming- ham. It has been the hope of the inhaoi- tants of this city for the past 15 or 20 years that circumstances would so shape themselves that we could get our cor porate limits so extended as that our pop ulation as shown by the census, would truthfully reflect our conditions. It would be a source of satisfaction and pride, as we'll as a benefit, not only to the peo- pie of Birmingham proper, but to the cit izens of Jones valley and of Jefferson county, and of the state as well, that this should be brought about This desir- able object has been defeated at every session of the legislature for the past 15 or 20 years, through policy of of ficers and other interested parties in the smaller municipalities around Birming- ham obtaining, In most instances secret ly, private pledges from representatives not to pass such bill without giving a veto power to each separate locality con- cerned. By means of private privileges of this sort, extracted from candidates for the legislature, the city of Birmingham has within it's present corporate limits less than one-half of it's actual popula- tion It is not right that small munich pality in the suburbs should have in it's own hands a power to veto, and to make impossible a great city in this valley. It Is not patriotic for any true citizen to consent to 1t Heretofore the people of Birmingham have never made an or ganized fight for their own interests and for their own rights Dr. Felix l. Tar rant is a candidate for the legislature of this county and has, as we understand, agreed to give a veto power to Ensley on the question or becoming part ol lho city of Birmingham. No such pledge was given to outlying municipalities, and none such ought to be given to the city of Ensey. No such promise ought to have been made. and 1t is time that the people of Birmingham and of Jefferson county who want to see greater city here should take @ position in matters of this sort MT. Romaine Boyd of Ems ley has made the issue open and above board In favor of Greater Birmingham, including Ensley. He is indorsed by the board of trade of Ensley, and by large and substantial number of voters there. He represents in this issue the best in- terest of both Ensley and Birmingham. It Is our duty to support him. He is worthy and well qualified in all respects. His po- sition is well known on all public issues, and we heartily indorse his candidacy. Let us stand by our friends in this fight.
 JERE c. KING.
 J. E. SHELBY.
 SIDNEY J. BOWIE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
BOY HAS FIERCE FIGHT
 WITH BIG PILOT SNAKE

around the boys body and the reptile reared his head almost even with the head of the boy preparing to strike again.
 Not unnerved as many would have been the little fellow caught the snake with both hands just below the head and hung on for dear life. He squeezed hard until the two coils of the snake relaxed around his body. Then he hurled the body away from him with all his strength. The snake was then killed by the other members of the party who had been helpless before When measured the snake was six feet two inches long and five inches around the largest portion of its body. The plucky little fellow was considerably unnerved after his thrilling experience but no serious effects are appreh ended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
Marriaae Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday from the office of the probate court:
 E. w. Truitt of Birmingham to Miss Jessie Eustis.
 W. T. Patterson of Brookside to Miss Ella Long.
 Austin s. Kelton of Republic to Miss Mary Edwards.
 John c. Marcum of Warrior to Miss Savannah Bradford.
 T. w. Mccoy of Adger to Miss Flor ence w. Morgan.
 William O. Bounds of Wortham, Tex, to Miss Olivia Lowrey.
 Thomas w. Cox of Mt. Pinson to Miss Maggie M. Trammell.
 George Glass O. Wingo Station to Miss Doro Brasher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
WITH COILS AROUND HIS BODY LITTLE FELLOW SEIZED THE BIG REPTILE AND HELD ON TIGHT.

Little Philip Polls had very mar row escape from death yesterday after noon at Germania park. While playing
 in the grass the little fellow came upon an enormous Pilot snake, and before he could get away the snake sprang at the boy, striking him full in the breast The impact of the blow almost knocked hi mover. As he had his coat buttoned over his breast the snake s fangs did not reach the flesh. When the snake struck the coil was thrown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

the law in charging such heavy costs for it is allowed them by the law. It is up to the people to remedy the situation and, I for one, will do all l can to help bring it about"
 MT. Raymond B. Kelly when asked for his opinion regarding the fee system said:
 Here we are 30 years behind the times. struggling under a system that is draining the financial resources of the county to the extent that we are barely lowering above the pitfalls of bankruptcy. The fee system is disgrace to civilized community and the quicker it is removed from the shoulders of the people of Ala bama the better it will be.
 Some of the county officials are among my best friends and have nothing to say against them other than they may have perhaps at tlmes dug little bit close on account of their receiving a fee out of the proposition. But we have no kick against them. Who wouldn't avail themselves of such pie if they could? It is the abomina- ble system with which the people have bound themselves and it is up to the peo- ple to correct matters. I hope that the members of the Alabama legislature will show some regard for the people who put them in office by knocking out the fee system and adopting another method which will allow the county a chance to catch up with its obligations and have money enough to properly attend to pub lie improvements which are so badly needed.
 ''I am also in favor of the bond issue for the new jail and courthouse. A new jail is an absolute necessity and we might as well put up a decent building while we're at it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

No cases were on trial in the three divisions of the city court yesterday, the dockets set having been completed earlier in the week.
 In Judge Alstons division of tn @ circuit court, Judgment In the case of Mary Lou Burg vs. the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was awarded the plaintiff for $5S4.99. A judgment for plaintiff of $1o0 was rendered in the case of the Standard Oil company vs. R. E. Cooper.
 The trial of William Moseley Bailey Is in progress in the first division of the criminal court, several witnesses being examined yesterday. The jury In the trial of w. P. Reynolds in Judge Viewers division of the criminal court remained out all day without returning . verdict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the follow ing transactions in real estate In which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 $16O0-M. A. Luther and wife to Peyton A. Eubank, lots 3 to g. inclusive, in the survey of Tuxedo park made for the Ses- sions Land company.
 sl290-W. D. Henderson to George Ba- senburg, lot in block of M. P. Mes ser's survey of Elinor, Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
TUG OF WAR BY
 THE HIBERNIANS

A tug of war between members of Division No. of Birmingham and Division No. 1 of Pratt City will be one of the great features of the picnic to be given June IT at East Lake by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the ladies' auxiliary. There has been thorough practice work.
 Among the other features will be athletic contests, dancing, boating and swimming. The dancing will begin in the afternoon and continue through the evening. No admission to the grounds will be charged
 The Ancient Order of Hibernians and the auxiliary will meet this after noon in the Knights of Columbus hall on Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
TUSCALOOSA WILL
 BE TAKEN BY ELKS

The state convention of the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks will be held in Tuscaloosa tomorrow and Tuesday. Great preparations are now complete for the meeting, and the Elks are preparing to leave their homes from all quarters of the state.
 More than 150 Elks will go down from Birmingham while crowds will attend from Decatur, Anniston, Opelika, Montgomery, Florence. Mobile and many other lodges. H. E. Shropshire. secretary of the state organization, and J. E. Shelby, chairman of the trustees, both expect big, interesting conven- tion.
 Tomorrow the whole day will be given up to business, while Tuesday the convention will take trip down the river in three large steamboats and will be otherwise entertained by the Tuscaloosa Elks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
AUTO SERVICE IS
 STARTED IN CITY
Open Cars Will Be Used During Sum- mer and Taxicabs Will Come
 On In Winter.

The automobile service for Birmingham citizens and visitors was yesterday in- augurated under the most suspicious cir cumstances, and Birmingham follows the example of Atlanta and many other cities President c. H. Nabb, of the new com pany, has located an office in the outer lobby of the Hotel Hillman, where H. M Taylor or Frank Jones will always be in full charge. Both phones have been in stalled, and the company is ready to take orders at any hour of the day or night, as the service will have no closing hours
 MT. Nabb yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock put into commission four new Buick, fiye-capacity cars. Two more seven-capacity cars will go on today, and others will be added as needed These cars are open and cool, and will be used until winter. when the taxicabs will re- place them. These taxicabs have already been ordered, and will be duplicates of the best in use in Atlanta and New York, where the cab service has almost been run out of business.
 The machines are making trips to and from the Terminal and Union station for I1e Sdiic pliSc piiu tO cdD Qr1NerS. They may be reached at any time by phone and within few hours will have their party at his destination.
 When asked about rates MT. Nabb said: "It is impossible as yet to set any specific rates, but we will meet ev- cry question as 1t comes, and will al- ways make the trip at the smallest poss- ble cost. Distance and time will always figure Occasions where we will be called upon will be too numerous to number. The man with lady who gets caught in the rain will want to be carried home. Simetimes he will want to be carried to the theatre, and afterwards returned home or he will go to an entertainment which does not close until after the cars stop running. In, every case we will try to make the rate cheaper than can be gotten any other way, and will make sat- isfactory arrangements always before serving patron.
 Atlanta now uses IS taxicabs, and by winter we hope to be using as many as well as several truck taXicabs for car rying baggage. The need of this system is more than evident, and we feel sure that 1t will prove popular"
 D. T. Shaw & Son. Undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
COMPLETE PLANS
 FOR INSTITUTE

The directors of the congressional teach CTS institution yesterday afternoon com pleted their plans for the various insti- tutes to be held next year and adjourned after the appointment of committees.
 The committee on the manual of proce- dure which will outline the years work in order to give the teachers plenty of time to familiarize themselves with the subjects is composed of c. M. Glenn, chairman; c. A. Brown, N. R. Baker, J. H. Phillips and H. c. Gunnels.
 N R. Baker has in charge the invitation of noted educators from other states.
 The executive committee which will handle all other arrangements is com posed of w. R. Harrison, F. w. Hodges and J. H. Foster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
DR. STAGG REMAINS UNTIL NEXT MONTH

The Rev. Dr. John w. Stagg will con- tinue to fill the pulpit of the First Pres byterian church until the first Sunday in July. He will this morning submit his resignation to his congregation in order to accept the presidency of the Alabama Presbyterian college at Anniston. The congregation will probably hold a meet ing next Sunday when a committee will be appointed to secure Dr. Stagg's release at the hands of the presbytery, which will hold a special meeting to take up the matter. committee will also be appointed to take steps looking to new pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
ORGANIZE TO FIGHT
 BELGIAN BLOCKS

The campaign for the abolition of the Belgian blocks from the business section of the city will reach crisis tomorrow when meetings will be held and the cam paign will be actually organized
 Committeeman will be secured from each block interested and petition will be circulated among the property owners requesting the council to have the blocks taken up and other pavement laid.
 Before going to the council the whole matter will be worked out and the de- mand will be SO great that the aldermen cannot refuse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

WeaIkley Speaks in Montgomery Judge s. D. Weakley will speak at a big law and order mass meeting to be held in Montgomery this afternoon. He will speak on law enforcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

Argument fin Oil Case.-Judge W. I. Grubb yesterday morning heard argu- ments in the litigation pending between the Southern Cotton Oil company and J. w. Ratliff. but he issued no finding in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
THE WEATHER.

Washington. June 12.-Forecast for Ala bama and Missssippi.
 Local showers Sunday and Monday; light variable winds, mostly south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
CITY ITEMS.

Elected Trustee-John J. Kisek was elected trustee by the creditors of the Automobile Livery company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
Appoints New Commissioner-J.

Appoints New COmmissioner.-J. A. Kyle was yesterday appointed United States commissioner for a term of four years to serve at Scottsboro by Judge w. I. Grubb. This is 8 new office, as Scottsboro has never before been the seat of such an office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13
Local office United States weather bt

Local office United States weather bu- reau, Birmingham, Ala Weather report for "A hours ending D. m:
 Maximum temperature ... ... ... e.. S2 Minimum temperature ... =. =. =. 6i Mean temperature ... a. ... ... e. 73 Normal temperature =. ... ... ... ... IS Excess since January 1................ 124 Precipitation A Total precipitation since January l. .29 27 Excess since January 1.................10 10. 33
 w. F. LEHMAN, Observer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

Baptizing Today-As an evidence of the success that has attended the pro- tracted meeting now being held at the Powderly Baptist church there will be a baptizing in the branch near the Powderly road crossing this afternoon at 3S0 o'clock to which the public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

D. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers. Green Undertaking Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

Services at First Methodist.-At the First Methodist church today the pas tor will preach a special sermon at the morning service on "The City Prob lem" The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers holds a memorial service in the church at 8 D. m. Epworth league meeting in Sunday school room at z D. m. Evangelistic services at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-13

Musicians' Ptcnic.-The Birmin gham musicians will give a big picnic and barbecue at Germania park, Tuesday, June 22. The barbecue given recently was such a pronounced success that another is being given by request. The committee of arrangements consists of Frank F. Harms, chairman; M. D.. Friedman, H. E. Snow, M. D. Kirsch and w. A. Chase. The admission will be 50 cents and ladies will be ad- mitted free.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1909-12-31
Old Soldier HOnOred

Governor Noel sprang a surprise
upon the people in his appointment
of Col. James Gordon of Okolona tC
the United States Senate. Col
Gordon is a gentleman CT the old
school-a representative of the old
South, rejecting the chivalry and
courtly manners of te-bellum
times.
Though advanced in years, he is
possessed of vigorous intellect and
poetic fancy-qualities, not o!
craftsmanship, but not discredit-
able nor imminent to the interests
of his constituency. Mr.. Noel ap-
pointed him. he SAYS, to compli-
ment the Confederate soldiery, of
which Col. Gordon is among the
surviving few. This alone disarms
from adverse criticism, since the
man and the sentiment are deserv-
ing of the honor. The appoint
ment covers the time only till the
legislature elects, and imposes the
obligation not to be a candidate
before that body.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1909-12-31
The New Year.

The Aberdeen Weekly asks oil
the New Year a full measure Of
happiness and consentm-nt for it,
readers
This comprehends all that ii
truly substantial, for there il nc
real success without contentment ;
no lasting prosperity save that
which pays the dividends Of happi-
ness
The year 1910 will differ from
1909, and the other years gone by,
in many respects-notably IN the
material upbuilding and advance
ment Of the race-but it will teach
US all the same old lessons in the
same Old way.
How we heed these lessons; tire
manner in which we turn the sor-
rows and reverses to- good account
| or bad; the constructive or wasteful
use Of it's pleasures and successes,
will determine the value of 1910 tC
our lives
There is mighty destiny in tie
pathway Of our state and nation
I The next great movement of pOpu-
lation ON this continent will he
toward the Southern States, and
with ths. future of the world the
American Republic will have much
TO do.
But small glory will it be to the
future history of Mississippi if the
material reward of intensified and
diversified agriculture, following ir
the wake of legion of earnest PEG.
pie, is not employed as a means tC
solve the problems of wealth anC
poverty; and the republic will rem,
der back tale of buried talents i
it fails 10 use its increasing power
| among the nations 10 make SInOOti
and certain the ways of civilization
and peace.
1t all depends very much OF
what we, as individual citizens, dc
with our opportunities and pros
perity. The State will not rise
above the ideals of the citizen; the
mission of the republic will not b.
more noble than the purpose of the
| states.
And if we interpret Alright happi-
ness and contentment-prosperity
and pOsterity will say
well done.''