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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-11
WIDE OF THE MARK
Postmaster Generals State
ment of Cost of Mail Service.
| FORMER OFFICIALS VIEWS
Gen. William S. Shallenberger Criti-
cises Tabulated Estimates.
DIsTURBS PUBLIC CONFIDENCE
MI. Hitchcock Declared to Have
Been the Victim of Academic
Statisticians.
FORMER OFFICIALS VIEWS
DIsTURBs PUBLIC CONFIDENCE

That Postmaster General Hitchcock. in
his tabulated statement of the cost of
transporting and handling the several
classes of mail matter and of conducting
the registry. money order and special de
livery services. is far wide of the mark
and the victim of academic statisticians is
the opinion of Gen. William S. Shallen-
berger who was second assistant post
master general from the time of Post
master General Gary to that of Post
master General Meyer, period of ten
years.
AS second assistant postmaster general
Gen. Shallenberger had the supervision
of the transportation of the mails and of
the railway mail service. Among postal
authorities none ranks higher than Gen
ShaIlenberger He held the position of
second assistant postmaster general for
period longer than any of his prede-
cessors. with. possibly. one exception that
occurred away back in the early days OF
the republic. He was appointed by Presi-
dent Mckinley. with whom, as the rep
resentative of the twenty-fourth Pennsyl-
yania district. he had served Ill tie
Forty-fifth. FOrty-siXth and Forty-sev-
enth Congresses. Like Mckinley. he had
served on the battlefields of the civil
war. He was under Gen. Hancock at
Gettysburg. where he was wounded twice.
and again wounded in the battle Of the
Wilderness with Grant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-11

10 he constructed. Under the new meas
ure. construction must begin not later
than January I. 1911. and be completed
not later than January /, 1916.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-11

Senator Beasman has introduced bill
ia the Maryland legislature extending the
time in which the proposed Baltimore,
Westminster and Gettysburg railroad II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-11
Publicity Campaign Suggested.

MY suggestions. If they are worth any
thing include publicity campai ign.
which will have for its object a complete
restoration of confidence i'll both the
ability and the determination of Congress
to .eigraft upon the Post Office Depart
ment in the near future, business meth
DDS and policies which will make the
service better and at the same time self
supporting. without prejudice to the eX-
listing rates of cheap postage on second
class matter. or of the rural delivery
service. or of any advance movement
which tends to keep the postal service of
the United States at the very forefront
OF modern progress.
..If any editor or publisher wishes
concrete Illustration of what rates the
government is now paying raiiroad
company for the transportation or mali
let him open the report of the second
assistant postmaster general for 1909. at
page 30. and use his pencil on these lls-
ures: Annual pay for transportation,
route 10000. New York to Philadelphia,
ninety miles. i0a trips per week, SEA
33l 40 Divide this by 1863 days and we
have the daily pay, for an average OF
fifty-seven trips daily, of 81 1920. Divide
this by the average daily weight carried
AZ? $50 pounds. and We have 24le cents
per 100 pounds as the rate PAID ana !hat
for all classes. The same trains that
carry mail for publishers carry govern
ment mail from New York TO Philadei-
phia but publishers say they pay three-
eighthS of a cent per pound. ne SoNei ~
ment paws less than two-elghthS OF
cent per pound on that route.
IL have said that the special report o.
the department an estimate of The
proper share of general expenses that
second-class matter should carry Is
mere guess and illogical.
..One Illustration to Transportation
must suffice The table on page 10 shows
the total weight of mail Transported t.
be: First class 1S.1269oS pounds. a.
cost of s9.9JS.917.77; all other classes,
1.OS5. a53 800 pounds. at a cost of $40
2eti 81 ~: making total of | .H4 .0S',924
pounds, at cost of $56, 165. 123, 80
This cost of transportation compares
favorably with the cost OF ocean transit,
deemed reasonable by all countries q, tho
postal union. But the proporSionate
cost that first-class mail should be as
sessed with differs widely. showing thai.
in the Judgment of the best experts OF
other countries, our tables are 4 Wild
guess.
Here would be the exact cost of ocean
transit for the foregoing weight of mat
ter: First class. 11S.123.35S pounds. Al
a cost of s41.34i. 435.:'0: all other classes.
1,.S5@53.g39 pounds. at a cost of s4S.-
S557 92S. TO: making a total of 1,24,0o9.oE
mounds costing 800 s1o3:sss %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
G AMERICAN ALLIANCE
 / ATTACKS DISPENSARY PLAN

Birmingham, fifth vice president; Emil A. Brunnier, Mobile, secretary, and D. c. Behrens, Birmingham treasurer.
 The publicity committee is Emil Les- ser, Birmingham, chairman; Charles Schulte, Cullman, A. F. Bunker, c. T. Rainbow, Birmingham, together with the president, secretary and treasurer.
 Cullman was chosen as the meeting place next year. Dr. c. J. Hexamer, president of the national alliance att tended the convention. The Birmingham delegation presented a resolution which was adopted declaring that organized at- tempts will be made to induce the Ala bama legislature at it's next session to establish dispensaries for wholesale and retail traffic in liquor and that these dispensaries are great agency for moral degeneration and temptation to graft. and it is recommended that protest against such dispensaries be made, that the protest be circulated for signatures over the state. and then delivered to the next session of the legislature. The res- oiutions also vigorously protested against the present fee system of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
.YIADUCT ANSWER
 IS NOT YET READY
BE PREPARED IN TIME TO REACH THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ToMoR- ROWS MEETING

The answer of the railroads to the viaduct proposal of the city of Bir- minghah which is now being prepared by Henry B. Spencer, vice prestednt of the Southern railway in Washing ton, will not be received by the coun- cil meeting tomorrow night.
 A message was received by L. Sevier, general agent of the South ern, yester- day from MT. Spencer in which it was stated that it would be impossible for the answer to reach Birmingham in time for the meeting tomorrow. MT. Spencer, in his message to MT. Sevier. which was immediately communicated to Walter Moore chairman of the coun- cil subcommittee, was to the effect that the plan of the city was being discussed by the railroad executives and they were deliberating over the questions at issue. The assurance was given in the message that every eff fort would be put forth to arrive at a conclusion speedily.
 The impression prevails here that the plan as 1t now stands will be put to the test of another meeting of the executive committee and the local com- mittee of general agents. The offer of the railroads to build a viaduct wherever the city elected and its sub seouent rejection, and the later plan of the city show wide discrepancies. In fact, Is Is stated the differences are so wide that 1t is believed no agree ment will be reached on the present basis
 The answer of MT. Spencer on be- half of the railroads Is expected to be in the nature of a request for an- other plan In the nature of new plan submitted by the railroads them selves However no local officer has been advised as to the general views taken by the executives and it is ex- pected no expressions will be given until the matter has been gone over carefully as indicated in the message of MT. Spencer.
 The question of a viaduct on First avenue to relieve the present grade crossing danger has been under con- sidera ation for several weeks. It will be recalled that the railroads volun- tarily made a proposal tofthe city to build a viaduct on either Twenty eighth street or First avenue. The plan did not meet with the approval of the City Council and a counter proposal was drafted and given to the railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
RUMOR SAYS CLERKS
 ARE FORMING UNION

That the local freighthouse clerks of the Alabama Great Southern ar, contemplating the organization of a local clerks union and that two or ganizers for that purpose are in the city was the general rumor in railroad circles yesterday.
 The organizers of the union are MT Moore and an associate. It Is said that they have secured about 23 or more applicants and were to have held a meeting yesterday at the Metropol- itan hotel. Inquiries at the hotel mem toned elicited the information that no arrangements had been made yester- day or at any time for such a meet ing.
 The local officers have no informa- ton about the organization. The clerks organizing here, coupled with the strike at Meridian, created considerable in terest in local railroad circles. The situation at Meridian is now being ob- served with more than ordinary in terest.
 Agent Putnam of the Alabama Great Southern said he knew nothing of tn e rumored local organization except Tn general way.
 It was stated here yesterday that the meeting held between officers Of the New Orleans and Northeastern and the committee from the Meridian board of trade in an effort to settle the strike at that point among the Queen and Crescent clerks had been adjourned without any agreements being reached. The railroad, 1t is stated. has taken the position that the demands of the clerks are impossible and no further meet ings will be held with view of end ing the strike.
 The clerks have been out of work now for several weeks. Their places have been filled by other men. Traffic conditions are claimed to be open and no disposition to re-engage the clerks is manifest upon the part of the rail road. /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
WALDROP SWORN IN
 AS CHIEF CLERK

William J. Waldrop was sworn in yesterday as chief clerk of the pro- bate, ei,court to fill the position made va cant by the resignation of Will R. Rocket, who goes to the city court office to act as chief deputy to Sam M. Blake, nominated clerk and reg ister of the city court in the last coun- ty primary. Mir. Waldrop will hold down the position until about the mid dle of January. when Judge J. P. Stiles succeeds Judge S. E. Greene as probate judge and MT. Waldrop takes up his job as clerk of the circuit court, to which office he was nominated in the last primary.
 s. M. Blake will not become clerk of the city court until after the gen. eral election on November 8, but MT. Rockett will be in the city office for about a month beforehand in order to familiarize himself with the work. MT. Blake was deputy clerk in the city court for 15 years, and will need no coaching in the job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
HIGH SCHOOL TO
 PLAY TOMORROW

The high school football team will tackle the second team of Birmingham college at West End park tomorrow af- ternoon. scrappy engagement is anti cipated, as Coach Blake of Birmingham, has been given the privilege of using any or all of his regular varsity squad in the game.
 Saturday, High school will go to Gads- den to cross swords with the strong high school team there, and though victory is thought by no means certain, the local boys are confident.
 A good crowd of rooters is expected at tomorrow's engagement with Bir- mingham. It Is thought that the general public as we'll as the students and alumni of the local high school will patronize, as the article of ball the boys put up is anything but poor. Coach Messer of the High school states that the team was never in better con kdition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
GOSSIP OF ALABAMIANS
 HERE AND ELSEWHERE
By WALTER HARPER.

ham can and shoul1 double it's population in the next decade.
 ". ". Brandon, state auditor for Ala bama, spent yesterday in Birmingham shaking hands with his social and po- litical friends.
 Mr. Brandon is the nominee for pro- bate judge of Tallapoosa county and will assume the duties of his new of flee immediately after vacattpg his present position of auditor in January. pr. J. A. Duncan, pastor of the First Methodist church of Athens, spent a while in Birmingham yesterday. He is well known In Birmingham, where he was pastor of the First Methodist chupch for a time a few years ago.
 Athens is one of the busiest little towns in Alabama just now" he said. At least 800 bales of cotton were hauled into town and sold from wagons last Saturday. The merchants of Ath- ems are very much pleased with the prospects for active and profitable bus mess during the fall and winter months. Limestone county has pro- duced a bumper corn crop this year.
 The Athens Female college of which Miss Mary N. Moore is president is in a most fiourishing condition It seems to have entirely recovered from the temporary scare occasioned by an ep- ideimc of fever two years ago.
 "The attendance is large and every thing Is in first-class shape.
 The Green University Training school, founded by Prof. W. K. Green, late of Knoxville, has been establishe ed and the first term opened with a most satisfactory attendance. This promises to be one of the most valuable insti- tutions of the kind in the state"
 Col. William Youngblood of Sheffield spent yesterday in Birmingham. He is employed in the tick eradication work of the federal government.
 "The work Is progressing very satis- factorily in the state." said Colonel Youngblood. "The people give the movement their full and hearty sup port when the matter is understood and appreciated. It means so much to the success of cattle raising that the people cannot afford to continue indif- fereAt. Cattle tick eradication Is one of the most important movements that has been inaugurated in the south by the federal government
 The ladies of the Ragland Methodist Episcopal church, south, "got out" the last issue of the St. Clair County News. printed at Ragland. I do not mean that this will be the last issue of the paper. The inspiring touch of woman's hand and brain should instill new and lasting life into this already progress sive newspaper.
 The issue was handsome and well edited. It was full of selected read ing matter and fat advertisements. A number of Birmingham houses are rep resented In the advertising columns.
 The paper carried handsome and in- teresting supplement In the form of q folder showing halftone cuts of scenes about Ragland. This supple ment was printed on book paper and is very attractive.
 The ladies in charge of the publica- tion, the proceeds of which went to the Methodist church. were Mrs. W. T. Brown, Mrs. I. c. Prince. Miss Thersa Floyd. Mrs. Joseph Curd, Miss Belle Floyd and Mrs. c. c. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
CATHOLIC BAZAAR
 MAKES GOOD START

The bazar on the first floor Of the First National Bank building being held for the benefit of St. Paul's parish open- ed yesterday at noon with a business mems lunch. The ladies In charge stated last night that it was a most suspicious opening.
 Not only were the lunch tables well patronized but the attendance was large throughout the afternoon and evening, and many articles of fancy work were sold. The capacity of the lunch depart ment was overtaxed and about 60 persons were turned away because of the limited number of tables. Additional facilities for serving lunches are promised for to- day and it is said that every effort will be made to cater to a crowd double as large as that of yesterday.
 The booths are handsomely designed and are bright with color. The bazaar will continue all the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
ELECTION BOARD
 TO MEET THIS WEEK

The county election board, composed of the sheriff, the circuit clerk and the probate judge, will this week appoint the managers for the general election which will be held on November 8, and other preparations will be made for the election.
 Circuit Clerk Walter K. McAdory will not serve on the election board, due to the fact that he is a candidate, having been nominated for the office of sher- iff w. T. Stewart, a local member of the bar, has been appointed in MT. Me- Adorys place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
PERSON

J. J. Hooper, fregiht claim agent for the Southern Railway company. was in Birmingham yesterday.
 The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad announced yesterday that John W. Wood, formerly with the Alabama Great Southern and the traffic depart ment of the Southern Iron and Steel com pany had been appointed soliciting freight agent in Birmingham. His appointment is to succeed w. H. Brooks, who was promoted to commercial agent last week. The appointment of MT. Wood is effective at once His resignation will be handed the Southern Iron and Steel company to- day. He has been employed in local rail- road circles for several years and Is widely known. He was for sometime with the Alabama Great Southern and only left that company to go with the Southern Iron and Steel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18

The Alabama State fair Is now well es- tablished as a permanent institution. It's last annual event was a success in every respect It made some money for the men that are promoting the enterprise and who are giving their valuable time to the work.
 Thousands of people came from all sec- tions of the state and all seemed to be pleased with the exhibits and the en- tertainment It will be easier sailing for the future undertakings of the associa- tion
 The woman's department, under the able management of Mrs. J. B. Reid, was one of the striking features of the fair It was one of the departments that was ready and waiting for the crowds tho minute the gates were opened. Mrs. Reid will have it no other way.
 She declines to accept exhibits that are not offered in time.
 This would be a good rule for every de- partment of the fair.
 The agricultural exhibits show some im- provement over previous years, but there Is wide room for improvement in this department With the rapidly developing agricultural interests in the state the ex- hibits should be more numerous. Every county in North Alabama should be rep- resented.
 Of course 1t takes time and great deal of work to accomplish this, but it can be done, not in one or two years but before the enterprise is many years older. Some one manor woman-should be employed all the year round in look ing after and taking care Of probable exhibitors at the fair. There is work for every day and week in the year and the good results that might be attained by such constant labor is inestimable.
 Mrs. Reid labors for the interest of her department from one year end No the other. She keeps in constant communi- cation with her old and probable exhibi- tors This accounts for the completeness of her department when the gates swing open.
 The agricultural and livestock depart ments could be handled in the same. The excellent manner in which the
 
 city of Birmingham emphasizes in prac- tical way the true greatness of the city and its facilities for accommodating mul- titudes of visitors.
 In their opep hospitality the people of Birmingham have not only added laurels to their crowns but have won thousands of new friends for the city. A census count that gives Birmingham its true position in the country and a successful fair that pleased everybody have been great factors in the substan- tial progress of this city and community. I like Dr. J. H. Phillips suggestion that the Chamber of Commerce adopt a slogan for the future of Birmingham while it rejoices over the accomplishments | of the past.
 | Birmingham has the 133,0Oo people good and safe. The people should not stop to contemplate the achievements of the past to the detriment or neglect of the future. He says we should set our hearts and our purposes on the gaining of 2500OO population. It will be easier to double the population than it was to assemble the people we already have. Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
BELIEVES METEOR
 BURST AT FOREST

Mobile, October 17-A special from Forest, Miss, says:
 Following a terrific explosion here this morning about 9:30 o'clock residents of this place and vicinity were badly fright ened. Persons on the streets at the time report that a flash of fire ran through the heavens, followed by a cloud of smoke, just as the terrific explosion was heard It is believed that meteor ex- ploded as,fs ssiist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Renners Goes to Jasner

Chancellor A. H. Benners left yester- day for Jasper, where he will sit in chan cery for. three days. Other places be- sides Birmingham in the northwestern chancery division where the chancellor sits during the year at Tuscaloosa, Fay ette and Oneonta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18

Mobile, October 17.-(Special)-The State German American alliance met here in convention today and elected the following officers: William Richard, Gull man, president; Ferdinand Meyer, Mo- bile, first vice president; Robert Neubrik' Decatur, second vice president; Max Oeser, Cullman, third vice president; Ferdinand Rotenhofer. Montgomery, fourth vice president; Ernest Peterman'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18

Hon. Joseph o. Thompson and Lee Brock of Tennessee will deliver the opening ad- dresses of the gubernatorial campaign at the Jefferson the atre next Friday night at 8 o'clock. The ladies are espe- cially invited. The meeting will be presided over by James BoWron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
Riot Call Proves False Alarm

A riot call was turned into the police station yesterday afternoon from Oak Hill cemetery and an automobile filled with officers was rushed to the scene
 The matter turned out to be merely a fight between a negro and a white man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
EYE GLASSES ADJUSTED
 FREE

Jas H. Finder will straighten and polish your eyeglasses free of charge, whether purchased of him or not If you have trouble in being fitted with nose glasses call on him. He is skilled in difficult frame work. 306 N Nineteenth street. Bell phone 56S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-18
stockhoIders' Meeting

Notice Is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the North Birmingham Land company will be held at the office of the company in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, on Tuesday, Novembr list, 1910, at Il o'clock for the election of directors and such other busi- ness as may be brought before the meet ing. FRANK NELSON. JR.,
 President. w. H. DURAN, Secretary.
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