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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
BUILDING PERMITES

Yesterdays building contracts included
that for two-story brick building at 1721
Third avenue, costing $40, 900, and for more
frame residences on st. Charles Street by
c. w. STREET. The following permits were
issued yesterday:
s200-James OHare, Montgomery street
and Gotten ave-, changes and repairs
one story frame residence; day labor.
s475-Tom Powell, Orange avenue and
Maple street, Ensley, erect one-story
frame residence; d. C. Brosfeld, contrac-
tor.
$3Oo-R s. Brown. Twenty-fourth street
and Twenty-fourth avenue. North Bir-
mingham, erect one-story frame resi-
dence; day labor
s200o-Miss Lou A. Chambliss, First ave-
nue., between Seventy-sixth and Seventy
seventh street, East Lake erect one-story
frame residence; Meeks C Lively, con-
tractors.
sio,ooo-T. F. Cheek, 172l-2s Third avenue.
North, erect two-story brick building;
Adams &c Chamblee. contractors
$22o-Mr. Hawkins. 11S Hawkins street
West End to move and repairs on one
story frame building; Windham Contract
ing company. contractors.
$500. p. Ward. Allen street, near Six
tenth avenue. North, erect one-story
frame; day labor.
s20O-P. L. pesmukes, Cove avenue and
College Street. Enon Ridge. erect one
story frame building.
5000. W. STREET, st. Charles street and
Eleventh avenue, South, erect four two
story frame residences: day labor.
Total amount permits, $10.215.
Total amount permits issued S23. s15
Previously reported this month. .. AZ .305
Total for August ....................... $40, 920
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06

w. w. Miller of New York, vice pres
ident and attorney for the company, and
Cecil Grenfell of London, representing
the English interests, have been here
nearly two weeks in which time they have
looked over the municipal properties of
tse concern. 1t is known, too. that they
have scrutnized the books and the cost
sheets and with the assistance of Presi-
dent Hassinger have made a very thor
ough examination of the accounting end
of the Southern Iron and Steel. 1t is
said that Mr. Miller and Mr.. Grenfell
were likewise aided by Mr.. Bowron In
going over the affairs of the company,
regarding him it Is said. as an expert in
cost sheets and q man of largo CONNER
cial experience and sound judgment
Mr. Bowron was for many years vice
president and treasurer of the Tennessee
Coal. Iron and Railroad company and he
enjoyed the distinction while with that
company of being one of the ablest finan-
ciers in the south. He is an active work.
ing member of the Chamber of Commerce
and has long been noted for his public
spirit.
The Southern Iron and Steel company's
properties include four blast furnaces, a
modern steel mill, a new wire and nail
MILL and coal and iron in Alabe ma Ten
nessee and Georgia. One of the furnaces
and the steel plants are situated at Ala
bama City, adjoining Gadsden and the
other furnaces are distributed as follows
Trussville, In Jefferson county, about Is
miles from Birmingham; Chattanooga and
Rising Fawn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
Alderman John williams

Don't worry the City Council and the
railroads win get together on the via
duct matter"
This was the answer Alderman John
Williams gave when questioned about the
viaduct situation yesterday
Mr. Williams added that he was posi-
tive that the council and railroads would
reach common ground, and that finally
all the plans would be acceptable to the
parties concerned. He said the meeting
next Thursday would be a preliminary
gathering and that at this meeting no
final plans would be made. But" said
Alderman Williams, the council and
railroads are not so very far apart and
| see no reason why some plan cannot
be hit upon. The city only wants what
is fair and the railroads. I believe. are
not trying to put anything over on us.
There may be some notifications to the
plan now before the committee. l think
the people may rest assured that VIA
duct will grace First avenue as a result
of this present discussion"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
DECREASE SHOWN BY
JULY PRODUCTION

As indicated by the reduction of fur
mace operations, the pig iron produce
ton for Alabama during the month of
July was very much below June Last
month 147,285 are reported to have
been produced against 1854 tons in
the month of June this year. The pro-
duction for the month of June, 1909,
was 99,235 tons, being approximate
ly $1,000 tons lxssar than this year.
The decrease in pig iron output for
the month just passed was expected
by everyone in touch with conditions
The curtailment has been in effect for
three months in an effort to stiren
pig iron prices. The curtailing meth
DDS have, In a measure. been success
full as the market is very firm at $11.5O,
No. basis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
PLAN FREE SCHOOL
TO TEACH HEBREW

Steps have been taken In Birming-
ham to organize a free sTalmud- Torah
school for the education of Jewish
children in Hebrew. The following no.
tice has been issued:
ITO meet a recognized requirement
for an institution wherein the young
er elements of the Jewish community
of Birmingham may receive thorough
and systematic Hebrew education, it
has been determined by the board of
directors of the K'nesseth Israel con-
gregation to organize graded He
brew school, which shall be free and
accessible to all the Jewish children
who may wish to avail themselves of
this opportunity.
1--WE invite the Jewish public to CO.
operate with us In this noble cause.
We want an interchange of opinions
and views as to the best means and
meth DDS for the proper and efficient
conduct of the proposed Hebrew school.
ITO this end a mass meeting will
he held at the K'nesseth Israel syna-
gogue on Sunday, August T., at 2:So
o'clock in the afternoon. Jewish par
ents and the public at large are re.
spectfully invited to be present.
RABBI J. T. LOEB,
NJ KROMAN.
II. STEIN,
Committees
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06

James Bowron LIS about to become prom
inently connected with the Southern Iron
and Steel company. While neither he
nor the officials of the company would
authorize statement yesterday touching
this matter. it is known that Mr. Bow
ron has been agreed upon by representa-
tives of controlling interests for vice
presidency with large executive respon-
siblity; and 1t is understood that be-
sides being vice president he will also
fill the position of treasurer. According
to present plans A. R. Forsyth, now treas
urer. will become secretary of the COM
pany.
1t Is further understood that President
w. FL. Hassinger will retire in the near
future leaving Mr.. Bowron practically
in charge of the operations of the COM
pany. AS the securities of the Southern
Iron and Steel company are held largely
in London it is thought not improbable
that one of the English bondholders will
eventually be chosen president. 1t will
be either that way, it Is surmised in we'll
informed business circles, or the presi-
dency of the company will be filled by the
election of one of the New York directors.
These details, however, can walt, 1t is
suggested, as the new vice president and
treasurer would be looked to by the Sc
curty holders for results.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
Ferd Marx Gives Figures

birmingham, SAID Ferd MarX,
should have electric light for con-
sumers at rate cheaper than any
other southern city, for the reason
that coal costs less here than any
where else in the south.
THE merchants are able to pay the
present rates, but 1t is a hardshi lip
on boarding house keepers, shop keep
ers, families and the general mass of
people to pay such excessive prices.
Birmingham pays 10 cents less per
ton for coal than Montgomery, al
though Montgomery only charges ISL
for arc lights, as compared with tho
rate of $40 assessed In Birmingham.
"In fact, Birmingham pays more for
her arc lights than any other south ern
city, except those in which the plant is
owned by the same company which
owns the Birming CHAM Railway, Light
and Power company. Atlanta pays s5S,
Dallas, Tex, 500, Meridian, 500, Cincin-
natl $50. Toledo, o.. $45, and l could
name a half dozen others.
For commercial lights we in I'ir-
min CHAM pay IL cents less the dis
count. Chattanooga's highest rate for
power is cents less s per cent per
kilowat hour; Louisville gets it's com
mercial lights for cents less 10 per
cent, Dallas pays $.45. s.036, add .03
for power. and .06 less 10 per cent for
lights. Meridian gets power from .055
to as low as cents, and Atlanta
pays cents less 10 per cent for lights.
| think investigation will show that
hardly any of these places uses water
power instead OF steam.
I'm many cities the company fur
nishes the people with incandescent
lights free of charge and in nearly
every city of equal size the people are
treated with more consideration than
in Birmingham
Sol Caheen Wants n Change
1.-The Board of Trade doesn't want to
hurt or injure anyone" said Sol Ca
heen. 1--WE want to see the company
prosper, but we do think that the
interests Of the ordinary consumer
should be protected. The company al
lows a Is per cent extra discount to
merchants on 10-year contract. II
they can afford to give such dis
count on a contract and make money,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
WILL LEAVE TODAY

Cyrene Commandery, Knights Templar,
of the state of Alabama, will pass through
Birmingham tonight on special train
over the Louisville and Nashville rail-
road The Masonic representatives will
be EN- route to the triennial conclave,
which convenes in Chicago Monday.
The special train will be boarded here
by several members of the commandery
who will attend the conclave. The train
will be handsome in appointments, having
been supplied with the very best equip
ment Of the Louisville and Nashville rail-
road. Robert Peirce of the local Louis
Vile and Nashville offices will attend the
train to Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds Of conveyance in the following
transactions In real estate in which
amounts of $1,000 or more were involved
were filed yesterday in the office of the
probate court:
s230o-J. S. Falkner to F. w. Jones.
lot l, block 2, Palmer Terrace addition
to Ensley.
s33oo-F. P. May to Fairview Realty
company, lot s, block 2. resurvey OF
Speaker e. Rosser's addition to Wood
lawn.
S10O0-Robert p. McDavid to I. r.
Monohan, lots 10 to 10. inclusive. block
is, survey of Tharpe Place. West End.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
STOP SUNDAY DANCING
Petition Signed BY Over Thirty Citizens
Is Presented to Sheriff

A petition requesting Sheriff Higdon to
stop dancing In Germania park on Sun
day was received yesterday by the sher-
iff. The petition had been signed by over
80 citizens. Colonel Higdon said that he
would take immediate action In the mat
ter and see that the Sunday dancing is
stopped.
Sheriff Higdon took the matter up with
the officers of the German society, who
promised to give their cooperation in
stopping the dancing. The Officers OF
the society claimed that this Sunday dan
cling had been going on when they had
leased the park to parties and picnickers.
The petitioners claim that the dancipe
and music disturbed them and termed n.
IAN unlawful breaking of the Sabbath
day."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
Cant. Il. Sid Jones

Il believe the plan as outlined by the
railroads is absolutely fair said Capt
P. Sid Jones, land | do not believe the
railroads for a moment supposed that
their proposal would be considered other
wise than fair. I think every man at the
conference here was seriously in earnest
about the construction of a viaduct and
do not believe their plan should be the
target for suspicious The railroads have
nothing to gain by the elimination Of the
crossings. AS the crossing now stands
the louisville and Nashville railroad can
not kill anyone nor can our trains hit n
passing street car. The crossing Is fully
protected In every way. The railroads,
however wish to assist in the growth of
Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
BOARD OF TRADE
MAKES Fight FOR
CHEAPER LIGHTS.
Members Think City as Well
as individuals Should
Have Better Rates
MARX CITES FIGURES
TO SUSTAIN POSITION
Believes People of birmingham Are
Paying Too Much Both for Light
and Power-Other Citizens
Discuss Question

The Board of Trade is earnestly fighting
for cheaper lights for the city of Bir-
mingham.
1--WE believe That the time has come for
a material reduction in the prices paid
for all classes of electric lights and pow
err said Chairman Ferd Marx of the
special committee appointed at the last
meeting of the Board of Trade, land
we believe that the present City Council
is composed of men who will care for the
city's rights in this matter. | have the
assurances of many aldermen that they
will use their every effort to bring the
rates down to a reasonable figure"
The City Council, at it's meeting Wednes-
day night, refused to adopt the contract
presented by the light committee for arc
lights and referred 1t again to a commit
tee for reconsideration. At the same time
Alderman John Williams introduced two
resolutions. One calls for an immediate
and exhaustive investigation of the
schedule of domestic and commercial cleo
trio lighting of Birmingham and other
cities, and the legal right of the council
to adjust them, which was adopted.
The other was referred to a commit
tee, and gave the council basis for the
reduction desired. Its provisions are in
dorsed by several members of the Board
of Trade. Here it is:
Text of Williams Resolution
BE it resolved by the City Council of
Birmingham as follows, to-wit: That the
proposition of the Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company to illuminate
the city of Birmingham and to furnish
electric current in and about lighting it's
public buildings, and operating its ele-
vators, be approved and accepted with
the following amendments and upon the
following conditions, to-wit:
81 That subsection ~ of covenant s
be amended by striking out twelve az
cents per kilowatt hour and substituting
therefor nine (9) cents per kilowatt hour
for all such current consumed in and
% cents per kilowatt hour for all current
consumed for power and substituting
therefor six (0 cents per kilowatt hour
for all such current consumed for power,
subject to the discounts set forth therein.
So That said Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company shall furnish
electric current and electric power to
any and all persons, firms, associations
and corporations, residing In the city of
Birmingham, at the same price per kilo-
watt hour stipulated herein, and subject
to the discounts set forth in said propo-
sition."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
J, Vhod MuIIjn

II do not believe the city should be
saddled with all the responsibilities that
are contemplated in the railroad Offer"
said J. Thad Mullin, former chief of the
fire department., The railroads are
vitality interested in the plan for a VIA
duct. Tho proposal is all for the benefit
of the railroads in its original state.
This city should not be forced or re-
quested to build abuttments, maintain
the Sidewalks pay AUDITING property
damage and every thing in addition.
believe in a measure that some part of
the; snipe hunting game is being played
and the city Is expected to hold the
aforesaid bag"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
Claim. Injury by scaffoid

Shit for $4,000 damages was filed
yesterday in the city court by Johh
Mullin against the Sloss- Sheffield Steel
and Iron company, personal injuries
being claimed. Mullen claims' that he
was injured when employed at mine
Of the company near Bessemer on July
Is. when a scaffold on which he was
working fell
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Rev. wright MT Brookxide

Rev. e. A. Wright, by special request
of the pastor, will preach at Brookside
and Cardiff tomorrow. the first Sunday
in August. Service at Brookside Sum
day morning at IL o'clock and 1880 o.
m; service at Car1if at O'Clock D. m.
The public is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
PERSONAL

l. C. cantelou, western manager of the
Thacker Coal company of Chicago, who
has been visiting his sister, Mrs w. s.
Sheppard, and other relatives, has re-
turned home.
The Rev Z. D. Mooney, pastor of the
Third Presbyterian church, returned yes
terday from his vacation in Missouri and
Tennessee. and will occupy his pulpit at
10th services tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
,eEs Damages for Injury to Foot

Peter Turner yesterday filed suit for
$4,000 damages in the city court against
the Alabama Great Southern railway.
Turner claims he was injured when
working at the machine shop OF the
company on May 6. He was hauling
steam chest on truck, 1t Is al
legged, when the truck hit high place
in the floor and the chest was thrown
OFF on his foot, resulting in the crush
Ing Of the limb.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
chnlifoux Hopes to See Action

'I have commended for several years
that our lighting rates are out of rea
son." said Oliver Chalifoux, another
member of the Board of Trade II am
glad to see that the council has taken
the matter up, and I feel that when
right-ninded men consider the present
schedule they must go ahead with re-
duction."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
Alderman Gregg Talks

Alderman NJ j. Gregg said: Il consider
our light rates entirely too high. was
not a member OF the committee which
reported the contract for arcs at the last
meeting, and / used my Influence to have
II referred to another committee for
further consideration. I think 1t should
be revised. and the council should use It's
best efforts to secure reduction In tho
rates for domestic and commercial lights
as we'll. There is no doubt about the
fact that the rate Is higher than that
charged in other cities. and conditions
here justify a lower price. If there is
any reason that, this is not true I hope
II will be advanced. We want to get
down to absolute Justice"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06

Alleging that he was injured in an
explosion which occurred at Bell Ell
len mines on May 10, 1909, VIII AL
LEM a former convict, yesterday filed
suit for $4,000 damages in the circuit
court against the Bessemer Coal. Iron
and Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
Thnnnn 6. Smith

Thomas S. Smith said: II have not
gone into the railroads offer as thor
oughly as some people that have been In
terviewed. However, to my mind the
present proposition is in its infancy and
by the tin 1t has been thoroughly
threshed d It will present other
phases ri lroads, 1 think, are seri-
ously in 4 of assisting Birmingham
to elimina( = danger that is apparent to
all and q final acceptance depends
largely upon the attitude of people to-
wards the final agreement.
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Samuel McCuIIn

The funeral of Samuel McCulla will
be held. this afternoon at o'clock at the
residence of his parents, Ills Avenue G,
south. The Rev.aJ. A. Bryan will Off
ciate. Mr.. McCulla was Louisville and
Nashville conductor and was killed at
Helena Tuesday by being run over with
an engine. Interment will be in Oak t1l
cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
w. IT, Cox's Views

There may be two sides to the ques-
tion.'' said w. T. Cox yesterday, a but
have yet to hear the other one. Light
ing companies do not starve anywhere,
and I have heard OF no failure on their
part In cities where they have been CIV
ing better rate for years. The matter
should be given careful consideration,
and justice given to both the consumer
and the company"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
WHAT CITIZENS THINK
OF VIADUCT PROPOSAL

agree that a viaduct is seriously needed
at the point proposed. And I believe Il
will be constructed. However, I have
only heard one side of the plan and no
one can reach a conclusion without re-
ceiving evidence from all points of view.
think the final conference will result
in some plan being agreeable to all and
then everything will be mapped out cor
rectly"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
No Meeting of Creditors-There vii

not be a meeting of the Knight, Yam
cey & Co, creditors in Birmingham
today. Although this is one of the
days set aside for hearings, no new de-
velopments have taken place and Ref
cree Murphy has not called the meet
ing. 1t was given out yesterday in this
city that no more meeting will be held
for some time, according to present
Indications. No new witnesses have
been found and the trustee has suf-
fcient information to shape his actions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06

The proposal of the railroads to con-
struet q viaduct in the city of Birmng-
ham continues to be a subject of gem
eral discussion. A number of views were
heard yesterday among which are the
following:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
Milton Bennett

The funeral of Milton Bennett was held
Yesterday afternoon at the family resi-
dence, Tuscaloosa avenue and Pear
street, West End. Interment was In
Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06

why can't they make money at the
same rate without a contractY
1--WE want change to benefit the
general consumer with rates as cheap
as Atlanta, Nashville, Meridian and
other points.
Conditions are more favorable here
than in the other cities. Coal Is cheap
er and the consumption has Increased
in a few years by leap0 and bounds
1.-THE cost of material may have gone
up and labor may be scarce, but there
have been many improvements In ma
chinery and production Is cheaper. They
talk about skilled labor. I'll venture 10
say that they use comparatively very IT.
tie skilled labor In the plant.
There is no greater advertisement In
the world for town than cheap rates
on electricity gas and water. and Biz
mingham is up against it on all three
propositions. Now is the opportune time
to regulate the whole thing, and I be-
lieye our council will do IT.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
Collins Thinks 1t Fair

"Certainly we ought to have better
rates., said J. D. Collins, who is both
a member of the Board of Trade and the
council. 1.-THE ordinance introduced by
Mr.. williams looks fair to me, and I
think it should be adopted. When conf
pared to other cities, Birmingham Is not
getting square deal and will vote for
the needed reform with the greatest
pleasure.
Rates on both arc and commercial
lights are too high when the cost OF pro-
duction and the cheap fuel are taken into
consideration
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
Marriage License issued

The following marriage license was
issued yesterday from the office of the
probate court:
Abraham N. Pharo of Birmingham to
Miss Wadhia Shahid.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. E. J. Palmer

The funeral of Mrs. e. j. Palmer, who
died Tuesday at the family residence in
East Birmingham, was held yesterday
afternoon. Interment was in the Catholic
cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-06

Regular services will be held tomorrow
at the German Lutheran Zion church.
corner Avenue B and Nineteenth street.
Preaching at the morning service, 1870
clock, will be in German.