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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
CALL FOR BIDS ON B|G WORK AT COREY Street Improvements Will Cost
 Nearly $4O0,000 TO MAKE MODEL CITY Score of Big Contractors From Various Points in the South Expected Here
 Next Week to Submit Bids
 on the Work
TO MAKE MODEL CITY

What is probably one Of the largest street improvement contracts ever made in the south will be awarded week from tomorrow by the Corey Land company for the grading. sidewalks, curbs, gutters. storm and sanitary sewers of Corey, the model industrial town which will be built near Ensley to accommodate the thou- sands of workmen who will be employed in the plants of the United States Steel corporation on the recently acquired prop- erty.
 The Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company advertised yesterday for the bids, and it is expected that score of big contractors will be in Birmingham next week to try for the work. It will be an undertaking of such size that small con- tractors will not be considered, as the company is anxious to push the work to completion as rapidly as possible.
 It is estimated that the street improve ments, which include the sewers, side- walks, combination cement curb and gut ter, grading and paving. will cost about sS96000, and nearly one-half of this amount of work will be let on contract next week. The other half will follow shortly afterward.
 The work includes IS miles of combina- ton cement curb and gutter, three miles of cement curb, 20 miles of cement side walks, five miles of macadam street, two miles of paved street, two and one-half miles of storm sewers, eight and one half miles of sanitary sewers. eight and one-half miles of gas mains and an equal amount of water mains. The gas and water mains are not provided for in the contract to be let next week.
 The extent of this work will probably be the first conception the public has had of the magnitude of the Improvements at Corey, which, it is asserted, will be a model town in every way. The above amount does not provide for the landscap- ing, which is being done by one of the best landscape architects in the country: the building of numerous houses for tho employees of the Steel corporation plants. the planting of thousands of trees and all kinds of shrubbery, the creation of the civic center, playgrounds and similar ad- vanced ideas for the model city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Peevy Buys $86,8 Tract
 Of Land Beyond Mountain

erty. several local real estate men and investors having had their eyes open to its value. MT. Peevy has been made a number of offers for interest in the land, and states that he may yet ac- cept.
 The property conveyed is miles south of the courthouse and is in tended as site for a suburban resi- dence section. MT. Peevy stated yes terday that the tract will be known as Hazel Heights. Lots have already been laid out and the property will ortly be put on the market.
 As described in warranty deed filed yesterday in the office of the probate court, the property comprises all of section 7 with the exception of the 7.1- acre tract owned by the Birmingham Water Works company. and the north west quarter of the northwest quar- ter of section IT, immediately adjoining g section [.
 The 50-foot tract flanking the wa ter main will be developed for use as a boulevard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

One of the largest deals recently made in local realty circles was con summated yesterday between the Ala bama Land company as grantor and Kinds Peevy as purchaser, the prop erty conveyed being tract in Shades valley comprising 1921 acres and the consideration Involved being $S6,S05. The land purchased by MT. Peevy in cludes all Of section z. township IS south, range ? west, with the excep- tion of a tract extending 25 feet on either side of the water main owned by the Birmin gham Water Works com pany. that corporation holding the title to the tract.
 One-fourth of the total amount in- volved is paid in cash, $21,701.25, the remainder being paid by the assump- tion of three notes for like amount, due respectively in March. 1911, 1912 and 1913. Mir. Peevy had held an op- tion on the land since December ' last and a large sum has been spen. in improving the property. Numerous bids have been made for the prop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

the farmers, and while his talk was short MT. Pound not caring to make a long ad' dress on account of being a candidate 1t was exceptionally interesting, and in g heart to heart way urged the farmers tc better the roads in the county. Judge w E. Fort, candidate for reelection to tho criminal court bench. was greeting old friends and making new acquaintances during the day.
 There were a number of other candi- dates present, among them being p. C. Crow, candidate for judge of the circuit court against Judge A. A. Coleman; H. P. Hefiin, candidate for reelection for so- licitor of Jefferson county; J. c. B. Gwin, candidate for judge of the city court oi Bessemer, and H. H. Black, candidate for solicitor of the circuit court. There was much handshaking and general good time indulged in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 $15,00O-S. E. Carter to D. R. Colvin, the west half of lot 15, block 101, Elyton Land companys survey of Birmingham, fronting 25 feet on the north side of First avenue between Twenty-first and Twenty second streets and extending to a depth of 40 feet.
 $40Oo-America Hagood to Lucy Fl. Smith. lot II, block 80. Walkers addition to Birmingham; lots and g, block {, sur vey of West Elyton; lots 21 and 22 block 9, Walker Land company's survey of College Highlands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Atlantic City Party Spent
 The Day Here Yesterday

sacola. They will visit a number of sea- port towns on their return home.
 The members of the party were: Coun- cilman Gustav Kessler, John Donnely, James W. Lane, Samuel Headey, Henry Bolte, John Murtland, William Malia; City Clerk, Edward R. Don nelly; Harry Wootton, city solicitor; Louis Kulhne, former senator; Edward s. Lee, T. Chalkley Hatton. drainage expert of Wilmington, Del; E. D.. Rightmire, city engineer; M. E. Kefr- ner, recorder; W. I. Cherry, president United Paving company; W. B. Dill secretary board of health. The party is accompanied by Capt. William Hardee, city engineer of New Orleans. The run to Birmingham was made from Pensa- ,ola, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

cates that attended the convention yes- terday by special invitation were shown every courtesy and made to feel at home.
 One of the features of the days pro- gramme was an address on good roads by the apostle of highways, Charles w. Thatcher. The people showed their real interest in this important subject when Mir. Thatcher arose to make his address. The few people who had been out on the grounds for recreation crowded back into the auditorium and gave close and last ing attention to every word he said.
 The farmers of Jefferson county. like those of every other section in the state are beginning to appreciate the value of better roads and seem eager to receive any message or advice that promises im- provement in this direction.
 The excellent dinner which was served in wing Of the school house. on ac- count of the threatening weather. was furnished by the good people of the com munity and was served by Mrs. Alb Good win, Mrs. James Maxwell, Mrs. Scott Ware and Mrs. Elizabeth Rocker, assist edby a number of young ladies and girls of the neighborhood.
 Chalkville has one of the best schools in the county with large attendance Prof. Charlie West is principal and Miss Leila Young is assistant. The school building is large and very creditable to the community.
 There are two churches. the Methodist and Baptist, in which the people take great interest. The Rev James A. Hem dricks. one of the professors in Howard college, is pastor of the Baptist church. and the Rev R. Beal is pastor of the Methodist church.
 At the close of the afternoon session of the convention the Birmingham automo- bilists present treated the young ladies and girls present to an automobile ride which they seemed to enjoy immensely
 The sprineville road, which passes Chalkville, Is one of the best in the coun- ty, and the rains that had just fallen put 1t in fine condition for a picnic spin yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 James Redmond Weaver of Bessemer to Mrs. Mary B. Veitch.
 Eugene Ellard of Birmingham to Miss Sadie Easterwood.
 Clem J. Pointer of Birmingham to Miss Emeiie H. Nicolson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
CITY ITEMS

Lectures at the Advent-During the Lententide pr. Evans has been dellv- ering lectures on the subject oi Makers of Church History on fri- day nights in the parish house. To night his sub-topic will be Martin Jmther." All persons interested are in- vited to be present. The lecture be- gins at 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Edwin Turrance

Edwin Tarrance, the 13-nonths-o old son ef MT. and Mrs. J. D. Tarrance, 1877 North Twenty-ninth street, died last night. The funeral services will be at the residence. this morning at 10 o'clock, and interment will be in Woodlawn ceme- tsry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
At the Bijou

A successful musical-comedy- drama, and one that Is pleasing all classes of theatregoers, is to be found at the Bijou this week, where The Girl From the D. s. A." Is the attraction. There are melodrama, music. chorus girls and catchy songs to plese every one. There is a matinee Saturday and a perform ance every night. Next week the at traction will be the Wayne Musical Girl and The Wise Guy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

The delegation of Atlantic City off cials arrived in Birmingham yesterday morning, several hours earlier than ex- pected. They had not been expected until o'clock last night, but sudden change of plans had brought them here earlier.
 They arrived here at 10:45 a. m. and de- parted at S45 p. m. During their stay here, however, they were shown around the city by members of the Board of AL dermen and an inspection of the city properties was made. The expressions from the party were decidedly compli- mentary to Birmingham.
 This visit was occasioned by the AL lantic City people endeavoring to find out the best methods of sewerage and drain age. The trip has taken in a number of cities. including New Orleans and Pen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Mrs. B. B. Martins Funeral

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Martin. wife Of B. R. Martin. whose death was an ncunced in The Age-Herald of yesterday, VII take place this morning. Brief serv- ices will be held at the family residence, Twenty-ninth street and Twelfth avenue, ct 9:So o'clock, ard at 10 o'clock there VIII be a mass of requiem at St. Pauls church. The interment will be in Elm wood cemetery.
 Mrs. Martin was 3e years of age. She had been i'll for several weeks, but her death came as great shock to loved ones and friends. She was an earnest member of the Catholic church, and was held in sincere esteem by neighbors and on who know her. Besides the bereaved Husband, Mrs. Martin is survived by one child. son. 15 years of age; her mother Mrs. Mary McGrath and one sister, Mrs. Mary McGinn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
WRITES A SONG
 ON BIRMINGHAM

J. F.. Ramsey, of the Huston Biscuit company. Is the author of a new son9. Birmingham is Grand Old Town.~ which has been set to music by Charlea M. Fillmore. and may be used on appro- priate occasions when it is necessary to boost Birmingham. It has been printed and will be on sale at the music stores. Here are the words: s BIRMINGHAM IS A GRAND OLD You know by the smoke from her fur-
 naces curling. The hum of wheels in her factories
 whrlng, Her flag of prosperity proudly unfurlinG. Birmingham is a grand old town. Untold is the wealth in the hills thae
 surround her. With garlands of beauty all nature has
 bound her, ars And queen of the southland forever has
 crowned her.
 Birmingham is a grand old town Birmingham is a grand old town. 1ir-
 mingham is a grand old town; She offers you always a smile for q
 frown.
 A toast when you're up. and lift whom
 your re uOWn, With peace and with plenty your labors
 she'll crown.
 Birmingham Is a grand old town Her sons and her daughters, the bravese
 and fairest, Her homes in the Highlands the sweete3
 and dearest The one spot of earth that to heaven
 seems nearest.
 Birmingham is a grand old town. The Birmingham lassie, the world can-
 not beat her; i Each day of the year she grows sweeter
 and sweeter And this is the song that she sings when
 you meet her
 Birmingham Is a grand old town. r From each cosy nook the sweet flowers
 are springing, With music from songbirds the Highlands And every glad voice swells the song they
 are singing.
 Birmingham is a grand old town. We'll work for her. pray for her, boost
 her and shove her, As long as we live we will laud her and
 love her, Then shout, as we leave for that land
 just above her,
 Birmingham is a grand old town.  chairman; Miss Amonda Byrd. Miss An- ma Adams.
 Committee No. 1s-Miss Dorothy orn chairman. Committee No. 17-Miss Susie Nc- Lester, chairman; Miss Lena North. Miss Mary Ruth McLester. Mrs. Louis Richter. M Comimttee No. 1S-Miss Margaree Cumming, chairman; Mrs. Robert '. Ware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Mrs. Sarah Cornell. Harper

Mrs. Sarah Cornelia Harper, aged 42 yesrs, who died Wednesday night at her residence. eao Emma avenue, will be buried today at Atlanta. Ga., where the body will be sent this morning at s:s0 o'clock by the Green Undertaking com peny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
THE WEATHER

Washington, March 1ol-Forecast; Ala bama-Clearing Friday; cooler In south portion: Saturday fair and warmer light north winds. Mississippi-fair frioay' cooler in extreme southern portion; Sat urday fair and warmer, light north winds becoming variable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS
"Buster Brown"

Buster Brown, Tige, Mary Jane, the obstreperous mother-in-law and all the other well known characters of this musical show, paid Birmingham anoth- CT visit yesterday. Performances were given at the Jefferson theatre yester- day afternoon and last night. The con- pany is composed entirely of new peo- ple Master Rice is Buster this year: Tommy Colton makes Tige very en- tertaining canine, and Leina Cautna IS a fetching little Mary Jane. The com edy part of the show has deteriorated considerably but the chorus has been kept up very well and the musical numbers had they been sung better would have been quite attractive. Sey- eral very pleasing specialties of this nature were introduced, notably the Billikin number. Misses Rose and Stuart did neat dancing speciality and there was quite enough In the per formance to make 1t still interesting to little folk, although grown-ups have about exhausted It's possibilities for di- version.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
~4s Minutes From Broadway

A good play, like wine, improves with age, and "Forty-five Minutes From Broadway which Conan & Harris will present at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night, is no exception to the rule, but rather does this most success full George M. Cohan play prove even more conclusively the truth of the adage. So good, in fact, has the piece proved to be that only few of the larger cities have been privileged to see it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

oHAw. The Undertaken. s1os and zlt nth avenue. Both phones Q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

The following is the local report Of the United States weather bureau at Blrmlns- had for 2i hours ended at | p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11
Naric CahiII

Miss Marie Cahill has secured music play of an entirely different character from that which the term usually signi- fes. The story is a consistent and plaus- ible one and were 1t not that Silvie Hein had composed some really excellent music for it, there can be no question that it might well be played as a straight com edy. Miss Cahill and '"The Boys and Betty will be seen at the Jefferson the atre next Wednesday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-11

GREEN Undertaking @. Phones aos.
New-York tribune., 1910-02-06
How the Power Developed by the Engine Is
Applied to the Wheels to Make
Them Go Around.

manufacturer. as IN many other parts %
the automobile
4 compensating and diferential gear
spoken OF usually as the differential is re-
quired 10 provide FOR the necessity OF revo-
luton OF the rear wheels at different speeds
when the car is taking a corner. when the
outside wheel has to make g larger curve
and travel further than the one inside. The
di1erential provides for this.
Thus the power is transmitted. There viii
be = description OF the clutch in its various
forms, OF the change speed mechanism and
OF the different forms OF final drive. But
this discussion must. OF necessity. be very
fun. Transmission is the root OF the whole
problem. II worried the designers OF the
olden days more than anything. once the
application OF the explosive engine was
grasped, and on Il the heaviest work OF the
designers OF to-day is being done. The less
power is wasted in transmission, the more
power that can be applied direct 10 the
wheels, the greater will be the speed and
the cheaper its production. II is the crux
OF the automobile problem Reduce that
waste-that necessary but ever decreasing
waste In transmission-and increase pro-
portionately the efficiency of the automo-
bile
In automobile practice there is more vari-
alton in systems OF transmission than In
any other department OF construction Al
most every system has advantages and
New-York tribune., 1910-02-06

Republic, the United Confederate Veterans.
the Daughters OF the American Revolution.
the United Daughters OF the Confederacy.
the Sons OF the American Revolution, and
other patriotic bodies, are to-day actively
working 10 enlist the support OF the people
in every section of the country for this
Washington memorial. Thousands of chill
dren in the schools OF every state in the
Union are also reported TO pe calling upon
their piaynlates TO give a dime each 10 buy
one brick in the great structure that will
carry out Washinstons wish. Preachers,
teachers and public speakers are volunteer
ing from many communities 10 rally their
townsmen for the Washington's Birthday
project. In almost every town IN the land
It is designed TO hold mass meetings and
raise funds for this Birthday gift Of the
American people in honor Of George Wash
ington.
To promote institutions for the general
diffusion OF knowledge" according 10 the
parting admonition of Washington TO his
quarters and auditorium that are 70 be built
fer all the learned societies of the nation in
his name. Leaders In scientific aud educa-
tional work have assured Mrs Henry +.
Dimock. president of the George Washing
ton Memorial Association. Nho Is leading
the movement in this city. that the present
lack 81 adequate convention facilities at
Washington is seriously Lampering their
progress as we'll as shanniuG this country II
New-York tribune., 1910-02-06

y "a.
Now. comes the transmission OF the power,
and This Is a pretty big subject. The power
developed IN the engine must be applied 10
the wheels 10 cause them TO move. To this
end 8 new set OF parts is enlployed-a DIFF
ferent machine is called into use Trans
mission systems vary greatly, but all should
be understood.
The engine cannot develop power until Il
is in motion. a device is required that in
sures freedom OF action by the engine. II
must be so connected TO the wheels that its
motion may or may not produce applica-
ton or transmission OF power from engine
20 wheels. This device is known as the
clutch II is so constructed as 10 permit OF
gradual application OF the power, 10 pre-
vent a sharp jerk in the starting OF the car
The clutch, so 10 speak. takes TIE power
from the engine and passes II along 10 an
other mechanism, which adjusts the speed
Of the engine. Gears are USED Tor this
purpose, the relative number OF revolutions
of the crank shaft being adjusted TO vary
ing conditions. The adjustment is mace IN
many ways, the effect produced being tho
same. although the methods vary greatly
The power having passed from engine TO
clutch and from clutch TO change speed
mechanism, Is passed finally TO the driving
wheels by the final drive. This may be
either a chain or = shaft drive, consider
able latitude being possible mere 10 TIC
New-York tribune., 1910-02-06
SOUVENIR TOWEL NIPPON'S FAD.
Messrs. Holmes and Kramer Got One
Up in Self-Defence,

ON. yes" said a japanese man. 1t is
very difficult, your American language:
one kind can find in your dictionary. other
kind only for speaking purposes. on. yes.
very difficult
However strange the American language
may seem 10 the japanese who visit this
country. their astonishuert is. fully equalled
by that Of the Americans who travel in
Japan and encounter some Q. the COM
monest OF the daily customs Of that coUn-
Try. Here III America people are only too
familiar with the souvenir habit. which
takes the form of postal card or = spoon.
but how many have ever heard OF a souve-
mir towel? Yet that is just what the Jap
aneSe brother possesses
In the realm OF the Mikado. whish
clever writer has described as Japan. the
land of inhaled politeness. where honesty
Is only grin deep every traveller when
leaving a hotel receives a long. narrow
paper package. stamped with a symbol in
dcating that il iS gift, and which upon
examination proves 10 contain q japanese
towel. stamped with some artistic design
and the name OF the hotel.
As an example of this custom Burton
New-York tribune., 1910-02-06

Holmes. the noted traveller, related the
other day that when he visited the green
room OF q famous actor, VINO is considered
the Henry Irving O. the japanese stage.
he was informed that for the privilege OF
the interview he was 70 slip casually the
sim OF s. into a gift envelope and leave
It upon the mat He did this, and IN re-
turn received a small towel. stamped with
the name OF the actors country estate and
an appropriate symbol indicative o. his
profession.
Nj Holmes. whose "trave veIoEres have
made him known far and wide, and Wright
Kramer. who Is delivering series OF them
in this city. spent Two months IN Japau
last summer. The ''TravelOgue Twins as
they are sometimes called, believing that
while IN Japan one should do b the Jap
snese 10. had their own souvenir rovai de-
signed and dyed
Tho towel itself IS q white cotton ~
the top. in deep blue japanese characters.
IS the date-i2d year of The Meili eraS-that
l. 20 say. the I'D year Of the reign of the
present Emperor. NutsU Ifi,c- Below i =
TCse-Colored circle, in the centre Of when
Is the initial H Down the right hand
side Of the towel, in large black letters. =
the word ''Travelosues' in English In
the centre OF the towel is the name Bur
ton Holmes n English and Japanese-the
English in black. the Japanese characters
in rose-and below is the name ''Nrish:
Kramer"