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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

totals it shows a commission shall JUS
tify its existence, it is probable that 1t
can secure a majority sufficient to carry
through its proposed reforms. This gov
eminent has been constructed not all at
one time but bureau has been added to
bureau and department to department.
and 1t has been impossible to avoid dupli-
cation and expensive methods.
This proposed commission, as | under
stand it, is to take up the bureaus of all
of the departments; is to see whether
they may not often be connected and
also to lay down such rules governing the
civil service as will secure the utmost eff
ficiency from each civil servant or each
unit of labor.
ut is undoubtedly true today that we
have a great many more persons em-
ployed in the government than we would
need if every person in the government
rendered to the government service of
a high degree of efficiency. This commits
sion will have to take up the question
which has troubled great industrial cor
porations as to the method of disposing
of superannuated servants.
Military Pensions
"Our military pensions have reached so
large an annual sum, towit $4,000, 600,
that we have avoided the suggestion Of
civil pensions, but am convinced that
some method must be adopted by which
supei 'eu NiVn sea GO
49,, - on a., ~ ~, ,sro,,sion viii nj
timatelv bring about great economy in
the administration.
ut has been reported by the Postmas-
ter General that we are carrying in the
postoffice department the weekly periodi-
Gals and magazines at a cost to that de-
partment of upward of s6o0oO,O00, and
that the business of the government In
the postoffice department is now run at
a general loss of $l7,5O0.OOO. H.
1.-The committees of Congress are inves-
tigating the correctness OF TINS view.
The owners of magazines dispute the
correctness of the figures. There ought
to be some way certainly OF determining
this fact, and If it is fact once estap-
lished then it calls for reform and an
increase of the postage OF suHlclent
amount at least TO take away the dehclt
in the postoffice department.
ut will be essential for this commission
to employ expert men who nave mad TO
do with the organization of great busi-
nesses and who are familiar with the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
INSPIRATION TO
=
CITY BUILDERS

Washington, February 23.-(Special -
The American Civic association, which
recently established offices in this city,
reports that there is widespread awak-
ening to the need of broader ideas as to
city planning. A new profession has de-
veloped which bears the same relation to
city building that the profession of arch
itect does to house building Modern
cities have learned that development from
the village era means something more
than a mere increase in houses and pop
ulation -
Washington. the first American city to
be planned before it was built continues
to be an inspiration to city builders. With
Washington as an exemplar, Chicago lfak.
spent $4,000 to get plans for civic better
ments which will cost we'll up towards
s1O0,0o0,000 Boston has it's 1915 moves
ment. st. Paul has secured plans which,
if adopted will give a dgnified setting
for its state capitol building San Fran
ciscoa Detroit, Cleveland, Norfolk Ro-
chester, Reading, Minneapolis, Cincinnati,-
st. Louis. San Diego, Spokane, Birmng-
ham, and many other cities-all have
taken steps in the direction of better
civic planning. Dallas is ambitious to
unite utility with art in its future deyel-
opment. And now comes Seattle which
city has ordered an election on the pro-
posal to create a municipal plans COM
mission of q members and to levy tax
of one-fourth of a mill on the dollar to
create a fund to be at the commissions
disposal for retaining expert advice.
Richard b. Watrous secretary OF the
American Civic association, has received
letter from Seattle asking for data to
aid in carrying out the intent of the city
to improve it's arrangement with a view
to such expansion as may best meet its
probable future demands, to provide for
its growth, to control its public utilities
to provide for transportation, to utilize
its water front so as to combine CONNER
cia convenience with esthetic values, to
locate public buildings, plan and inprove
parks, and to carry on a scheme of
municipal improvement worthy of a rich
metropolis and for the best interests. of
all the people.
1--WE have given this matter much
thought said Mr.. Watrous. at is
subject which engages the best and most
versatile talent in the country; whatever
this association can do toward directing
the growth of ambitious communities
along better and broader lines, we shall
in the future as in the past do willingly
and cheerfully.' ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
ENSLEY MAN MAY
DECIDE To ENTER
Judge Camp Mentioned for
Chief of Police
MANY ENTER CONTEST
MANY ENTER CONTEST
Enthusiasm Among EnsIey Citi-
zens-PersOnaI and General
News of steel City

The announcement of John E. Reid in
reference to the appointment of Chief
George II. Bodeker as chief deputy sheriff
In the event of his election caused quite a
stir in political circles in Ensley. and
started movement to elect Charles f.
Camp, Judge of the inferior court, to the
position of chief of police of Greater Biz
mingham. A number of influential citi-
zens are urging him to make the race.
Judge Camp has not made any definite
statement as TO whether he would enter
the race or not, but it is understood he is
considering the proposition. He. however.
in justice to himself and friends, is de-
sirous of looking over the situation before
making any formal announcement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
EnsIex High school

The work on the new High school build
ing on Avenue and Twenty-third street,
Ensley, is progressing as rapidly as the
extremely unfavorable weather will per-
nit. The auditorium is about ready for
the roof and the other work is in the same
proportion The front of the building has
teen somewhat delayed on account of the
stone work, the material not having ar
rived as yet. The contractors Messrs.
Agee & Cline, are pushing the work for
ward.
When completed the edifice will be one
of the most handsome school buildings in
the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
PRESIDENT TAFT
ADDRESSES BIG
NEWARK CROWD
CONTINUED FROM PAGE -

(CONTIN UED FROM PAGE ID
deficit of s72,0o0.000 is now reduced
considerably by the better rates I'M
der the present tariff bill.
Panama Canal Bond Issue
by mending the expenditures of the
Panama canal with the proceeds of
bond issues we have enough cash in
the treasury to meet the deficit in our
ordinary expenses for the current
year and If we meet the expenditures
on the Panama canal for the folbw
ing year we shall have surplus OF
s35, 0eO, 900, or il the revenue produce
ing capacity of the new tariff kc~bi
up to it's present indications the SUR
plus may be Increased to $4,000. 600.
ION the other hand, If the Congress
proposes to add to the expenditures
Of the government over those estimated
for in new enterprises in the rivers and
harbors bill and for the construction
Of the federal buildings under build
| ing act it will be very easy to con-
sumo or exceed the entire surplus.
Everyone must admit the wisdom
of providing for the payment OF the
canal expenditures by bonds. The or
iginal act made provision for the is
suing OF bonds and while the amount
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

statement very informing or interesting.
but | cannot close without congratulate
ing you and myself on the prospect that
the present tariff bill offers such an in !
creased income to make deficits under
any condition unnecessary. OF course. liz
there were to be halt in our prosperity
and a panic the reduction in Imports
might be so substantial as to lead ia de-
ficits again.
Let us hope, however. that the pros
perity of our country is founded on such
substantial basis that no furry in the
stock market and no other temporary
cause may prevent the continuance OF
good business on a substantial basis"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

Florence, February 23.-(Special.)-T f.
Johnson, former Florentine, now on a
visit to this city, this morning announced
his candidacy as commissioner of agri-
culture and industries. opposing John B.
Ward and Ruben Kolb Mr.. Johnson left
Florence to accept the position OF secre-
tary for the Farmers union of Alabama,
with headquarters at Birmingham, which
he later resigned. He has wide ac-
quaintance and many warm friends In all
parts of the state. Mr. johnson is not
a politician and has never before run for
office and he advances this as one reason
why he should be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
Many Citizens Enter Contest

Quite a number of the citizens Of Ems
ley. Wylam and Fairview have entered
their names as participants in the city
beautiful contest The list has been
filed with Commissioner W. II. Mcdowell,
and the books will be kept open at his
office on Nineteenth street and Avenue
+ until March 10. and anyone desiring to
enter can either call or send in the name
by mail and it will be duly entered. The
commissioners will be glad to furnish in
formation regarding the contest at any
time,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
F.nsIey Personals

There were Lenten services at St. John's
Episcopal church yesterday evening at 4
O'Clock, which were well attended.
The Wednesday evening service will be
continued during Lent.
W S. Wept of Los Angeles, Cal, is
Visiting A. ". Smith.
Mayor Fred Showers Of Alfalfa visited
Ensey yesterday on business. He ex-
pressed himself as being much impressed
with the Steel City.
The citizens of Greater Ensley will be
without water today for a period of about
two hours. The supply will be cut off at
6 y. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

Savannah. Ga, February 3-The
steamship Indian. of the Merchants ano
Miners TRANSPORTATION company, bound
from Jacksonville for Savannah. thence
TO Baltimore. spent today on the NORTH
Jetty at the mouth of the Savannah river
but was pulled off by tugs at high tide
tonight. The passengers were taken OF
by the tugs earlier today. The STEAMSHIP
is not damaged
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

Baltimore. February eS.-An Increase of
10 per cent in salaries has been granted
by the Western Maryland railroad TO its
more than 800 telegraphers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
Mordccni Brovn Sion. IN

Chicago. February 23.-Mordeeai Brown.
the three-fingered pitcher today signed
with the Chicago National baseball team
for 1910 and 1911
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24
COLDS CAUSE HEADArHr

LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinine, the world
wide Cold and Grip remedy, removes
cause. Call for full name Look for
signature r. w. GROVE. Csc
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

Jesse p. Waller, son of G. P. Waller,
is the newly appointed postmaster for
Crawford, Miss. He is very popular
in the community and is well known
in this section, being a son-in-law of
F. NJ. Bell of Steens, Miss. Mr.. Waller
will assume charge as soon as his bond
can be approved by the first assistant
postma ster general.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

therein estimated WAS far short of the
actual cost, the policy of the govern
ment in supplying funds for the enter.
prise by bonds was sufficiently de-
clared. This is a work of a perma
nent character for the millions who
come after us and it seems only fair
that that which we provide in such
a generous measure for posterity should
be paid for in part at least by pos
terity.
Not only is the application OF such
a principle just and right in the case
of an enterprise like the Panama canal
but it seems TO me wise and appro-
PIRATE to adopt it with reference TO
other projects which commend them
selves to Congress and the economical
completion of which requires the is
suing of bonds
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

Z. C. Grace and w. G. Jones are the
latest purchasers of automobiles in
Columbus. Many other cars have been
ordered. The colony is increasing rap
idly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

Rev. e. B. Ramsay, pastor Boule-
ward Methodist church, Memphis, de-
livered two lectures at Second Metho-
dist church, this city, yesterday. Good
audiences attended both discourses. Mr..
Ramsay is interested in missionary
work and his address was along this
theme. Rev. Ramsay was the guest
of Rev. r. P. Neblett while in Co.
lumbus. His wife was formerly Miss
Julia Steele, sister of Rev. S. A. Steele,
well known here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

The serious illness of Mrs. ]. H.
Stevens is causing alarm among her
relatives and many friends. Mrs. ;,te-
vens, an unusually well known wom-
an of this city, prominent In church
work and of many friends, has not been
well since last August and her condi-
ton yesterday was nearly critical.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-24

Miss Emma Ody Pohl. Instructor Of
athletics at the Industrial Institute and
College, will have an entertainment
at the Columbus theatre on Friday
evening in which many of the students
Of the college will participate. The en-
tertainment will be programme of
dances and a play. These affairs are
always worthy and well patronized
as a result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
VINDICATION FOR
WINIFRED FIELDER
Former Royal Neighbor Supreme
Recorder Is Granted Divorce
in Peoria.

Peoria, ILL.,, March % (SpeciaI.-
indicating her of the charges
brought by her husband. Judge N. E..
Worthington ordered a decree of di-
vorce in favor of Mrs. Winifred
Fielder. former supreme recorder of
the Royal Neighbors of America,
from William Fielder and the de-
cree will be signed today. This is
In line with the agreement enacted
by legal representatives of Fielder
and his wife Monday afternoon.
When Mrs. Fielder agreed to 70
turn a house and lot and S700, the
concession was provided by the other
side that the Fielder's suit would not
be prosecuted and that no opposition
would be made to her cross bill. on
which Judge Worthington according
ly rendered decree.
This takes the Fielder case COM
pletely out of the courts, where it
has lodged since Feb. %, 1908. Mrs.
Fielder. in her husbands bill, was
charged with drunkenness and cru
city. OF these charges she was vim
Dictated in the failure of the COM
plainant to prosecute. Her charges,
made in the cross bill, declaring that
Fielder is the one who got drunk and
was cruel, are sustained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
NORTHERN LIFE is
HOST AT A BANQUET
officials of FraternaI Trihunes En-
tertained at the New Harper
Last Evening.

Officers of the Fraternal Tribunes,
whose membership is to be reinsured
by the Northern Life Insurance COM
pany. were banqueted by the latter
company at the New Harper last ev-
ening. One hundred were present,
the guests including the officers and
office force of the Northern Life. o..
E. Petty POSTMASTER, and there were
remarks by M, Boyle, Danville; DR..
p. II Vessel, C. w. Lundahl, Mo-
line; Mrs Marcia p. Faulkner, Chi
cago; Mrs. Minerva E. Tenny, Free
port; James F. Egan. Rock Island;
Henry Hanson, Springfield; Robert
Rexdale, Rock Island; Alex G. Hug,
Chicago; j. F. Mcbride. Chicago; w.
c. Galloway, Aledo; Hope Thompson,
Rock Island; S. w Searle, Rock Is
land.
Robert Rexdale, who, in addition
to his duties as supreme secretary
of the FraternaI Tribunes, edited the
official organ of that society, a
is to edit a similar publi-
cation for the Northern Life, of
which company he is to be secretary
also. The new paper will be known
as the Northern Life, and, with Rex
dale as its directing head, the North
ern Life Insurance company is assur-
ed one of the snappiest publications
of its kind in the west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
PERSONAL POINTS.

Ernest Nicholas returned last night
from Colfax, Iowa
Mrs. Ida NJ. Blankenburg is in west
ern Iowa on a business trip. She will
return home Friday.
Leroy Morris, formerly. of Moline,
now of Omaha, who is very ill with
typhoid fever, has been brought to
the home of his sister, Mrs. A S.
Burt, in this city.
H. B. Hayden, superintendent of
schools, left this afternoon for Free
port to attend the meeting of the Nor
thern Illinois Teachers association to
be held there tomorrow.
Miss Anna Larkin, who is a mem
Der of the faculty of the Conservatory
of Music and Dramatic Art of Chicago,
will arrive this evening for a brief
visit. Charles Larkin, who is attend
ing the University of Illinois, will ar
rive home tomorrow evening.
Earl Bowlby, SON of Professor and
Mrs. S. T. Bowlby, is travelling with
the University of Chicago Glee club
on it's present trip. He is serving as
to the singers. The club
appears in concert at the Davenport
high school tomorrow evening o.
wald Stark of Davenport is a member
of the club also. He plays the cello.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
GERMANY SPRINGS
COUP ON UNCLE SAM
Seeks TO Curry Favor With Madriz
by Being First to Recognize
Him.

Washington, March ga cable
gram received here shortly before
midnight by DR. Louis Corea, minister
designate of Nicaragua. from Presi-
dent Diaz, announces the important
fact that Germany has sent a new
minister to that republic, accredited
tc President Madriz. The cablegram
added that the German envoy, in pre-
senting his credentials, expressed a
desire for the continuance of the
strong friendship which had always
animated the relations of the two gov
ernments.
This action on the part of Germany
not only indicates that, in the opinion
Of European governments, the revolu-
ton in Nicaragua has been entirely
overcome by the government of Mad
riz, but that the time is ripe for a
master stroke of diplomacy which may
wrest the commercial field from the
United States 1t is a marked slap at
the diplomacy of the United States,
and may have very important results.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
BREAKS RIGHT ARM
IN CRANkING AUTO
DIR. F. o. Ringneii Victim Of Acct.
dent as Result OF Machine Be
ing Tempered With.

DIR. F. o. Ringnell. 1926 Seventh av-
enue, met with a painful accident Mon
day afternoon which resulted in the
breaking of his right arm just above
the wrist. The doctor owns and OPP
crates an automobile which, when not
in use, is kept in the street just out
side the house. 1t seems that some of
the children in the neighborhood Wis
tied the auto in the doctors absence
and tempered with the mechanism.
Among other things the spark was ad-
vanced, and when DR.. Ringnell came
out of his house to make call he
paid no attention to the machine other
than to go to the front to crank the
engine. It backfired as result of the
sparks having been advanced and the
crank flew back with such force as to
break his arm. Other physicians were
summoned at once and the bones were
set
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
KNIFE ATTACK ON
MOLINE CHILDREN
Strangers Assault Little Boys While
They Are Seated on Porch of
Their Home.

Fritjof. aged 8, and Olaf, aged 10.
children of Olaf Hansen, 1905 Third
street, Moline, while seated on the
porch of their home at o'clock last
night, were attacked by two strange
men, each carrying knife. Both chill
dren were gashed in the face, but not
seriously. The men disappeared, and
no trace has been had of them by the
police. The only theory advanced is
that the attack was to avenge the
breaking off of the engagement of
Carrie, sister of the children, follow
ing a quarrel with her lover at her
home last Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
100000 REWARD
FOR SAVING LIFE
Rescued Man Leaves Estate to Sa-
viour Whom Authorities Cam
not Find.

where near Detroit lives a man who
has 100000 or whereabouts waiting
for him and who is unaware of this
pleasant situation. "A letter from
Bloomington, ILL.,, states the fortunate
ones name is Frank o. Karow. who
saved the life of Henry c.. Smith of
ST. Louis when the latter was about
to drown in a park at Bloomington
six years ago. Smith, the letter
states, died recently and left the bulk
of his estate. consisting of 100000 in
cash and valuable realty, to his res
cuer who is now being sought. Rela-
tives of Karow who live in Wisconsin
say he is working in or near Detroit
as an electrician.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
WIRELESS CURE
FOR RHEUMATISM

Stop taking drugs and try ELlEC-
TROPODES. the new electric treat
ment. The only means known to-sci-
ence by which actual nerve force is
supplied to the human body.
We do not merely guarantees n
cure, we do better than that We
have arranged with your druggist to
sign binding legal contract with you.
agreeing to refund your money II
they fail to cure rheumatism in any
form, nervous headaches and other
nervous ailments. They restortis a
good circulation of the blood and In
variably make cold feet warm. They
purify the entire system, remoYing
all bad odors from the feet and ar n
pits. =.
You know your druggist, you kntw
his name to a contract makes you
safe; then why not try a pair of
ELECTROPODES! $1.0O IL they
cure, and not one cent IL they don't.
If your druggist cannot supply You,
send direct TO the ELECTROPODE
COMPANY, room As, Holland block.
Lima, Ohio, and try a pair. Con-
tract signed and money positively re-
funded If they fail to cure. Mention
If for lady or gent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
VAGRANT Is SENT
TO COUNTY PRISON
William Harpst Will Spend 30 Days
There as Result of Getting
Drunk Yesterday.

William HaIpst was arrested yes
terday afternoon and this morning
Police Magistrate c. j. Smith ordered
him committed to the county jail for
35 days on charge of vagrancy.
Harpst has been loafing around town
for some time, the police say, and has
exhibited no visible signs of any de-
sire to work were it offered to him,
and when he got drunk yesterday and
created a disturbance it was thought
time to take his measure for private
room at the county bastile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-23
RAISE MORE STOCK
Keynote of Meeting Held at
Springfield by Breeders
Association.
URGE FORMING OF CLUBS
Model Constitution for the Govern
ment of Such Organizations
Is Adopted.

Springfield, Ill. March 23.-With a
view of organizing live stock clubs
throughout Illinois and also of increas-
ing the number of cattle and hogs
raised annually within the state, mem
bers of the Illinois Stock Breeders
association and other stockmen met
here yesterday and adopted a model
constitution for the government of
such clubs.
The meeting was held as a sequence
to the January meeting of the associa-
ton in Champaign. A unanimous plea
was issued for a resumption of the