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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
To the Public

I present herewith to the citizens of Birmingham an temized statement com piled by the city auditor, showing the necessity for bond issue of s400,O00 due to the inherited conditions growing out of the annexation of outlying municipali- ties.
 In addition t to the amount presented in this statement it will require from s25.00O to $30,00O for the purchase of sites and equipment to take care of the night soi the erection of stables and pound pens and the purchase of additional street equipment.
 The necessity of this bond issue is ap- parent, for If the people to whom this matter is referred next monday should fail to authorize the issuance of s40O, ,000 of bonds the credit of the city would be Impaired in that we would be compelled to go on a scrip basis to meet running ex- penses of the city government.
 FRANK P. O'BRIEN, Mayor.
 Birmingham. Ala. April 5, 1910. Hon. Frank P. O'Brien. Mayor City.
 Dear Sir: As per your request I have the honor to outline below the purpose of the contemplated Annexation Bonds issue to be decided by popular election to be held on April H. next:
 The outstanding notes of the nine muni- calites which were consolidated with Bir- mingham on January l, 1910, aggregate s242, 300.
 Accrued interest same by the time the bond issue could be realized upon will exceed sl6.ooo
 Open accounts against the said munich palites aggregate $35,0oo.
 Overdrafts in general funds to be placed in special funds s7400.
 Interest on general bonds of said muni- cipalities payable between January l and July 1, 1910 aggregates s32.015
 Amount necessary, In addition to the snecial funds for that purpose. to re- deer, special assessment bonds, which ma ture within the next two or three years s10, ,0O0.
 Additional expense of entire city gov ernment including education. by virtue of annexation of the said municipalities viii conservatively estimated, for the reriod January 1-July l, 1910. exceed $16OOOO.
 Total, $5oS si5.
 From this amount is to be deducted: Cash turned over by the said municipal tiles. applicable to above items, $5l. .333. ~ Uncollected general revenue of said municipalities on date of annexation ap- proximately S250Oo.
 Additional revenue. by virtue of an- nexation of the said municipalities, for the period January 1-July l. 1910 (esti- mated), $6O.O00--$136. 333.
 Balance, S366, ,9S2 to which is to be added the cost of real estate and equipment necessary to give the said municipalities the same facilities as Birmingham. Yours very respectively.
 l-6-6t City Auditor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
WOODSTOCK DEAL
 FINALLY CLOSED
Anniston Furnaces to Be Oper-
 ated as Feeders
GOGGINS CASE PASSED
Defendant Charged With Attempted d Murder of Own Cbild-Preparations Being Made for Christian Endcavor Convention

Annston, April S.-(Special )-Informa- tion was given out her this morning by w. H. Weatherly representative of the Anniston creditors to the effect that the
 purchase of the property of the Wood
 stock Iron company by the Anniston Iron company has been concluded, and At torney Kirkpatrick, who represented the
 purchasers before the referee in bank ruptcy in Birmingham Wednesday and Thursday, has returned to Lynchburg with all papers duly signed.
 It is understood that H. F. McWane, president of the syndicate which controls
 the Anniston Iron company, will arrive in this city within a few days in com pany with General Manager Maury of LaFollette, Tenn, and contingent upon
 that visit definite announcement will be
 made as to the future of the big indus try
 The Anniston furnaces will be operated
 as feeders for big pipe plants owned by
 the McWane syndicate in Lynchburg,
 Radford and Norfolk. It Is understood that the extensive improvements will be
 made in the way of installing new ma chinery, etc., and preparatory to this
 work the yards have been thoroughly
 cleaned off with a view to immediate re-
 sumption of activities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
QUICK RELIEF OF
 ITCHING ECZEMA
Was Surprising Inflammation Re-
 duced in Few Hours and Cure Soon Followed = Boys Torture had Been Intense for Years = Friends Child had Eczema, Too.
MOTHER TELLS HOW
 CUTICURA CURED BOTH

"When my boy was six years old, he suffered terribly with eczema. He could neither sit still nor lie quietly in bed, for the itching was dreadful. He would irritate spots by scratching with his nails and that only made them worse. A doctor treated him and we tried almost everything, but the eczema seemed to spread. It started in small place on the lower extremities and spread for two years until it very nearly covered the back part of his leg to the knee.
 Finally 1 got Cuticura Soap. Cuti, cura Ointment and Cuticura Pills and gave them according to directions. l used them in the morning and that even- ing, before put my boy to bed, used them again and the improvement even in those few hours was surprising, the inflammation seemed to be so much less. I used two boxes of Cuticura Ointment, the same of the Pills and the Soap and my boy was cured. My son is now in his seventeenth year and he has never had a return of the eczema.
 "I took care of friends child that had eczema on its face and limbs and l used the Cuticura Soap and Ointment: They acted on the child just as they did on my son and it has never returned. l would recommend the Cuticura Reme- dies to anyone. Mrs. A. J. Cochran, 1923 Columbia Ave-, Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 20, 1909."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
District Conference Adjourns

| Anniston delegates have returned | from Columbiana, where they attend I ed the conference of the MethodiSl Episcopal hurch south. of the Talia- dega district, which adjourned Thurs day night to meet a year hence at Jack sonville. Bishop Morrison presided at the meeting and among the dis tinguished delegates present from out side the district were Rev. Dr. Frank P. Culver of Birmingham and Dr. Mar tin, president of the Woman's col lege al Montgomery.
 An interesting fact brought out at the meeting, it is said was that sal aries for ministers are on the in crease. The financial condition of tEe district ss whole was pronounced to be very healthy and all of the churches are said to be experiencing a steady growth. Another matter transacted by the convention was the appointment oi Judge Manning of Talladega, W. c. Mangum of Oxford, James White of Columbiana. and MT. Brown of Syla- cauga as delegates to the north Ala bama conference, which meets in Huntsville in November. J. D. Ham, mond and J. H. Privett of Jackson vile and J. M. Bowles of Alexandria were named as alternates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Newa of CarroIlton

Carrollton, April S.-(Special)- the past week quite number of the can ddates for district offices have been in Pickens looking after their defenses with the voters. Pickens will poll large vote in the coming primary and the candi- dates, realizing this fact, are exerting their efforts in attempt to carry this county in their behalf.
 Bernard Harwood of Greene county, candidate for circuit judge of this district, is apparently gaining ground over his op- ponent, Daniel Collier of Tuscaloosa. Just how the count will stand 1t Is impossible to state. but the prediction Is that it wifi be close.
 The weather continues fine in this sec- tion and the farmers in general are mak- ing good use of it. Quite deal of cot tor has been planted and some is up, while some complaint is being made of plants dying. Parties who are having this trouble are unable so far to locate the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
St. Clair Registrars

Gov. B. E. Conner has announced the appointment of the following registrars for St. Clair county: J. P. Blaleely of Cropwell, J. c. Scoffold of Ragland, and gubernatorial appointments are: No,- . ary public, c. s. Chapman of Enter rrise; justice of the peace, J. G, Camp of Escambia county.
 The secretary of state has received information of the incorporation .n Baldwin county, at Stapleton, of the Sibley Land company. It is incoI : porated at a capital stock of s25,0O0 it's incorporators being Frank A. Wheelihan, Nell w. Parham and J. IL Stewart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
S25,OOO for Veterans

According to Senator Max Hambur- ger, who spent the day in Montgom- cry, the citizens of Mobile have nut up $25,000 for entertainment of the Confederate veterans, who are to as-
 semble in the Gulf City in annual reunion the last week in April. The senator is chairman of the entertain
 ment committee of. the reunion and
 states that Mobile has made the great
 est preparations to make everybody en- iOV himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Rabies Examination

cats head from Jefferson county, and a dogs head from Capps, a small place south of Montgomery, were under exam ination for rabies Friday at the labora- tory of the state health department.
 The head of the cat was sent in by Mrs. M. J. Edney of Jefferson county, R. F. D. No. 1. Further than this the department knows nothing. No particu- lars accompanied the express package containing the head
 The head of the dog is from an ami nal that bit a small negro boy at Capps, and it was feared that the canine might have been affected with hydrophobia.
 Frequently the department receives the heads of dogs and cats for examination without so much as an accompanying line indicating who sent the head in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
City Primary Date

Owing tc a great paving muddle which is now before the city council, and the number of paving ordinances which are to be considered at the earliest moment, the democratic executive committee of Mont gomery has changed the date for the holding of thc city primary from June : to May 16 The city is at the present time tied up on number of contracts which should haze been decided a month ago, the delay being occasoned owing to the aldeTmens desire5, Tn many instances, to succeed themselves in council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
GoggIns Case Continued

The case of Rufus Goggins, who is charged with having made an assault with intent to murder his infant daugh- ter, has been continued until next week on account of the illness of Col. Fred l.. Blackmon, who represented the de- fendant Goggins administered several severe blows to the infant in an effort to stop it's crying while he was left alone in the house with the child, it is alleged, and on account of the unnatural ness of the act he was threatened with lynching. He fled from the city, but was later arrested and confined in the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Prepare for Convention

Music will be a special feature of the Christian Endeavor convention to be held here next week, and there was a practice meeting this evening at the First Presbyterian church of one of the largest choruses ever organized in the city. Ar engagements have been made to entertain about 300 delegates and the attendance may exceed this, information having been received that a special train will run from the Birmingham district. The pro- gramme is said to be the best that has ever been arranged for a Christian En- deayor convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Dry Kiln Is InstaiIed

Hartselle, April S.-(Special )-Th e Hartsele Cooperage company has just installed, adjoining its plant. a mod ern dry kiln. So complete is the kiln and so effective that the capacity of the plant is inadequate to keep mate rial for the kiln. There is something over mile of steam pipe in coils with in the kiln house. The kiln was in- stalled at cost of about $3000 This company is doing thriving bushes 3 and the output of the factory is in demand. The concern has been able to get all of its timber within a radius of five miles of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Amphion Club Gives Dance

The dance given last night by the Am phion club, complimentary to MT and Mrs. Max P. Mellon. was a most delight full affair. About 20 couples were pres ent, including a number of out-of-town guests. Mir. and Mrs. Mellon led the grand march and introduced some very pretty figures A fruit punch was served during the evening Dancing was in- dulged in until a late hour, the affair being thoroughly enjoyed by every one present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
FOR SKIN HUMORs

Torturing, disfiguring patches of hu- nor on the skin, scalp or hands are instantly relieved and speedily cured, in the majority of cases, by warm baths with Cuticura Soap and gentle anoint- ings of Cuticura Ointment. For ecze- Tashss SsIs Ennes v .6;n snd ane hair, for sanative. antiseptic cleansing and all purposes of the toilet. these pure, sweet. gentle emollients are unrivaled.
 Cuticura Soap (25c) to Cleanse the Skin. CuticurA Ointment SSoe2 to Hesi ,nc st,n and cYssuss Pills 25c per vial of 60) to Purify the Blood are sold thrcu9nout the world. Potter Drug Chsm.
 sTMailed Free. 32-pege Cuticura Book. com- Dists Guide to the Trsetmsut Of Skin and Scalp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
uartsclIc Also Fighting Dust

Hartselle, April S.-(Special.)-A meeting of the town council held last night the board made arrangements for a sprinkling cart from the Studc- baker Manufacturing company. The cart will be shipped at once and will be quite an addition to the comfort of the citizenship. especially the bus mess men, who have suffered from the effects of the dust on their stocks of goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Wright Goes to Dayton

Aviator oryil;e Wright. who is now in Dayton, will net return to the city until the end of next week, at which time he will bring with hiip new motor to be used in his aeropsne. The airship for some reason has not been behaving itself os the aviator desired. The four pupils Of Mir. Wright vii remain in the city until the aviator returns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
May Lose His Foot

Henry Corn, a well known young man, about IT or IS years of age. had one of his feet mashed to pulp by getting it caught in the cogs of some mach hinery at the shop of the Louisville and Nashville railway, where he was employed, this morning. lie was brought immediately to the Annis ton hospital and it is feared that an smputation will be necessary,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
HOgg-Frew

A quiet home wedding occurred last night when Miss Annie Hogg, the daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Adam Pow, was united in marriage at the family residence on Warrior avenue to Mir. Andrew Frew of Oklahoma The Rev. w. B. Hope, pastor of the Methodist church, per formed the ceremony. There were only few relatives and friends present. Mr. and Mrs. Frew will remain in the district few days, after which they will leave for Oklahoma, where they will in future reside
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Moior smith Retains Rank

Brig. Gen. A. c. Oxford has writ ten letter to Maj. s. M. Smith of this city notifying him that he will retain his rank as commander of the Fourth Alabama brigade during the Mobile reunion. Through an error on the part of General Oxford's adjutant, Major Smiths name was omitted as the commanding officer, another name be- ing substituted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09

Barden & Son. one of the oldest firms in Bessemer reopened for business to- day, after being closed for several months The firm suspended tempor- arily some time ago to straighten it's affairs, which has been accomplished There is great satisfaction In Besse mer over its resumption. The senior member of the firm was appointed re- ceiver of his own stock, which is un- usual.
 The following officers have been elected by the Civic Improvement so- ciety for the ensuing year: Mrs. W. w. Hollingswo president; Mrs. W. L. Bush, vice president; Mrs. II. C. Waller, secretary.
 The Rev. l. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, has sui fciently recovered from an operation for appendicitis, performed some weeks ago. to be present at the services be- ing conducted by the Rev H. A. Jones of Gulfport, Miss. The Rev. Jones will continue the revival through anoth CT week.
 One week from today Census Super visor John T. McInery and his assist ants will begin to enumerate the in- habitants of the Ninth congressional district of Alabama. A force of about 200 men and women will be engaged in taking the census during the 15 days in the city and 80 in the coun- try. Everything is in readiness for the work to begin and the literatU<f, of the enumerators Is being mailed to them. Supervisor McInery states that he intends to make the present census the most complete and accurate one ever taken ip the district.
 The installation of the officers of the local lodge of Elks will take place on next Monday night. J. A. LaRue is the exalted ruler
 Mrs. J. R. Stevenson entertained the Matrons' club this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
General Wood Goes>to Argentina

Old Point Comfort, April s.-The armored cruiser Montana sailed today with the United States special envoy, Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, to the Argentine re- public's centenary celebration. Major Wood will present the congratulati tions and best wishes of the people of the United States to the Argentine republic through message from President Taft to President Alcorta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Frost in North AI.bamn

Huntsville, April S.--(Special.) )-Northen Alabama was visited by slight frost this morning. No general damage was done, but tender garden plants such as to- matoes, were nipped. The peach crop has got by so far and fruit men believe that this will be a record-breakng fruit sea son in this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Funeral of Mrs. kenney

The funeral of Mrs. Thomas C. Kenney will be held this afternoon at o'clock from the family residence on Avenue H and Twenty-second street. The Rev. J. D. Simpson, D. D., will conduct the serv- ices, with interment at Oakland John Morrison, exalted ruler of the Ensley lodge of Elks, requests all members of the order to attend the funeral services of the wife of Brother Thomas c. Ken nov
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
O'NeaI Expresses Confidence

Huntsville, April s.--(Special.) )-Emmet O'Neal, candidate for the governorship. spent a part of today in Huntsville and left in the evening for Gurley, to de- liver an address. MT O'Neal Is confident that he will win in the primary, but he is not overlooking any chance to cinch the proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
C,ves Epumerator, In.truction.

Supervisor Wright of Fayette was in Hamilton today and addressed the 10 enumerators of Marion county at the courthouse. He gave them full instruc- tons in regard to the taking of the census which begins April 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Rrirht outIook for Crops

o. P. Ford, state lecturer for the Farmers' union, has returned from a tour of 27 counties. during which he enrolled over 150 new members into the union and he says that the crop outlook is exceedingly bright. There is greater diversification in the acre ege this year. he says, all over the state than at any previous time ili bis experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Railroad Commission

The Alabama railroad commission has postponed it's session of May and 8 the change being made in order tha; the commissioners may enjoy the priv ilege of voting in the state primary of May 2. Only few railroad cases have been docketed for a hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Voting Place. Re-estabIishcd

In compliance with popular petition the Calhoun county road and revenue commissioners have re-established vot- ing precincts at Reeds in beat 19 and at Wellington in beat 2. These voting places were discontinued some time ago and their e-establishment brings the total number of precincts in the coun- ty up to 29.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Worthy Is PardOncd

B. H. Worthy of Clay county has been granted full pardon by Gov. B. B. Conner, and has been allowed full restoration of rights. He had been in jail for three years on a charge of manslaughter and was paroled June e9 last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Time Is Extended

Judge Thomas G. Jones has granted an extension of time in the taking of testi- mony in the cases against the Louisville and Nashville, the North and South and the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Ensley Personals

J. N. Mayne and E. C. Mandy are at tending the Masters Plumbers conven- ton at Mobile.
 Howard Lacy of Anniston is the guest of MT and Mrs. R. L. Daniel at Palmer Terrace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
rr.ncb Parliament Dissolve.

Paris, April S.-The parliament which was elected in 1906 ended its labors to- night. The general election will take place April 24, and the new parliament will assemble June 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09

Tomorrow will be one of the largest pay days that ever came to Bessemer. All the large plants of the district pay tn cir men and the regular weekly pay will take place. It is thought that over $100,000 will be paid tomorrow and Bessemer merchants are making exten- siye preparations to handle the large trade that will result Among the plants that pay off are: The Tennes- see company on Red mountain. Raj mund mines, United States Cast Iron, Pipe and Foundry company, the rolling mill, the Blue Creek mines, and the Gresselli Chemical works. Woodward and Dolomite will pay on Saturday, April 16, which will be another large pay. Industrial conditions are very favorable at present, every plant run ming on full time with many working extra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
BESSEMER OFFICERS
 HAVE CLOSE RACES
Gwin Elected Judge and Huey
 Court Clerk
WIN BY JUST SIX VOTES
Today Will Re One of the Largest Pay Days That Bcssemer Has Ever Had-Gencra1 News of the
 Marvel City

Bessemer. April s.-fspecial)-The official count in Birmingham today of the votes in Mondays primary closed one of the most interesting and warm ly conteD.ed political fights ever seen in Bessemer.
 The official count gives Rose Huey majority of votes over his oppon- ent, E. A. Dudley, for clerk of the city court and J. C.. B. Gwin the same plurality over William Jackson Tor judge of the Bessemer court. Both or the men elected are comparatively new in Bessemer politics and the election is a surprise to many. The exact hg- ures are: For judge of the city court, J. c. B. Gwin, 44S0; William Jackson, 4474; B. Clay Jones. S766. For clerk of the city court. Rose Huey, 954; E. A. Dudley 94S. A number of beat committeeman passed through Besse- mer tday to be present at the count.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09

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