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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
Alderman John williams

Alderman John Williams said: IT have
nothing more to add in regard to the
viaduct plan except this: The thanks of
a large majority of the people are due
The Age-Herald for presenting to the City
Council the views of the people on the
viaduct question, and the electric light
issue. The papers of Birmingham have
always manifested a large amount of in
terest In the City Council affairs, and
think no individual efforts assist more
than the views of the people on live mat
tiers. The Age-Herald has presented the
views of the representative people of the
town. BY these opinions we can and will
be largely guided. | suppose it is quite
a great deal of trouble to gather these
statements and all the more reason for
our thanks. I am sure we will have the
viaduct SOON"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
PLANNING TO GET
CHEAP SCHOOL BOOKS

The conference on Birminghams
school book problem. held last night
at the city hall, resulted in the APP
pointment of a subcommittee, consist
ing of Barnes Morgan and M. ]. Gregg,
representing the council; John L. Park
err and Dr. j. II. Phillips representing
the Board of Education, and Chairman
McCutcheon of the labor union COM
mittee to thrash out the matter and
bring in a plan.
The rain prevented large attend
ance, but those present expressed a
hearty sympathy with the movement
and thought that something should be
done to reduce the cost of books to the
school children.
Among the plans under consideration
is that to rent the books to the chill
dren, and the city conduct its own
supply station, to have Birmingh am
eliminated from the state book con-
tract, and to insist on getting the IL
per cent reduction which is given sub
stations by the depository. The meet
ing lasted only half an hour, 1t being
thought best to leave detail discussion
to the smaller committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
REVIVAL MEETING
DRAWS GOon CROWD

The revival services being held at the
Fountain Heights tabernacle by the Foun-
tain Heights Methodist and Cavalry Bap-
fist churches were continued yesterday
with meetings at 10 a. M and p. M,
large congregations being present at
each.
The singing, under the direction of w.
III. Maxim was especially enjoyable
feature of both services. The male quar-
tet, composed of Messrs. Thomas, Maxim,
Thomas and Grain, was assisted by the
choirs of the two churches who are hold
ing the revival Jointly, and the singing
on the whole was considered unusually
excellent
Evangelist j. o. Hanes preached SER
mons at both services which were heard
with interest. He took for his theme for
the morning sermon reading from Sec
ond Chronicles chapter 20, which de-
scribes the battle between the Ammon-
its and the Israelites under Jehoshaphat,
who wins his victory before the conflict
because of the aid of God THUS in the
battles for the church of Cod" said the
evangelist, victories are often won be-
fore the conflict because of the power
of faith"
The text for the evening sermon was
from Hebrews, 2:3-"How shall We es-
CAPE if we neglect so great a salvation?"
The subject of the sermon was the great
ness of salvation. Mr.. Hanes developed
his sermon along two lines, giving as
reasons for the greatness of salvation
that it is great because it saves great
sinners, and because 1t saves men for
something. Every man is saved for a
great purpose he said. HE is saved in
order that he may save other men,"
Regular services will be held today at
the usual hours, and throughout the week
with special services for men only and
women only on Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
MORE OPTIMISM FELT
IN INDUSTRIAL CIRCLES

efforts of all producers the iron market
continues unchanged. Harry S. Mat
thews, vice president of the Alabama
Consolidated, said yesterday II slight
advance were to be made in iron, Biz
mingham would be in fine condition. He
pointed out that every other line was in
fine shape The opinion of w. A. Greene,
manager of the Republic, is that business
in thirty days in this district will be near
bumper and will continue good through
out the fall. Fred Miller of the Illinois
Central believes the fall trade will be
great as do a majority of railroad and
Industrial men. James Bonnyman, vice
president of the Birmingham Coal and
Iron, stated yesterday that the coal trade
was immense, while pig iron was low
He believes a few weeks will pass before
any change will be noticed in the pig iron
situation. Horace Hammond of Ham
mond-Byrd & Co., says the indications
are that the market will be improved
soon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
AFTER TRAIN wREcKERs
Brooks Ont in the Field Lending Aid
to Special Service Men

T. F. Brooks, superintendent of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad, person
ally went into the field yesterday, trying
ming down the person or persons who at
tempted to wreck fast trains on that sys-
tenn. The report was given out at Mr..
Brooks office last night that he was out
of the city and had been since yesterday
morning.
No information was given as to the
place visited by Mr.. Brooks 1t was stated
by an attache of Mr.. Brooks office that
no new development had taken place in
the wreck investigation except the per-
sonal efforts of Mr. Brooks indicated by
his departure from Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
PARTY MEN
60 TO BLOUNT SPRINGS

Hobbies last night were Frank n. Julian
of Montgomery, ]. H. Bankhead, Jr, of
Jasper, John B. Knox of Admission, Fred
Blackmon of Admission. Senator Walter
Merrill of st. Clair county, Campaign
Committeeman Wellborn of Anniston
Judge Sheriff Lacy of Walker, L. f. Grier
of Chocolocco valley, DR.. o. S. Justice
senator from Gilmore; Sheriff j. G. oak
lev of Bib, and John F. Proctor of
Scottsboro
Mr.. Blackmon who is the nominee of
the democratic party for representative
in the Fourth district, laughed at any
talk of strong opposition in his district.
THE opposition could not have selected
a man that would have pleased me bet
ter than Middleton, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10

The success of the democratic confer
ence to be held in Blount today al noon
was assured, when numbers of the most
prominent democrats IN Alabama passeu
through the city on the way to the meet
ing. Governor Emmett O'Neal reached
the springs yesterday afternoon from
Decatur
large crowd of South Alabamians
went through on the fast Louisville and
Nashville train last night, and besides
about 25 of Birmngham's representatives,
large crowd of "out staters'' will board
The early train this morning.
Among those who were IN the ho.ei
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
LABOR DAY WILL BE
CELEBRATED AT HOME

The decision of the Birmingham
Trades Council to celebrate Labor day
at East Lake park is being received
with expressions of delight by the Ia
boring people of the Birmingham dis
trict. The idea of Birmingham going
to Admission did not take well, and the
labor organizations always want to
make a great showing on September ).
Twenty-three organizations, under
the Trades Council, will participate il
the festivities. The lake was chosen
on account of it's accessibility, and the
ready cooperation of the management
10 make the day a happy occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
AUDITOR ON STATUS
o. SCHOOL FUND
Total for Maintenance During
Year $274,726.39
DATA ON BOND FUND
From This Fund n Total of S22s,1Oo4o
Has Been Expended, Leaving
Balance of s164.
1t WINS Spent

The report of Auditor Petersen, made to
President John L. Parker of the Board of
Education. for the year ending June 80
shows the most active year in the history
of the city, and reflects the wonderful
growth of the city. The report gives in
detail the receipts and OUTLAWS by the
board, and shows that s22s. los. As was ex-
pended by the board from the school bond
issue on new buildings and additions,
while a total of s274,72639 was expended
for maintenance for the year, which Is
s116, 229. 81 in excess of the scholastic year
previous.
The report, which is cons 4->r-a of
the operations of the old city rJom July
l to December 81, 1909, and Of Greater Br-
mingham from January l to June 80, 1910,
follows in detail:
city of Birmingham, Ala, Board of Ed
ucation, office of the auditor
Hon. John l.. Parker. President Board OF
Education:
Dear Sir-I have the honor to submit
herewith a condensed statement OF the
operations of the Board of Education
fund for the scholastic year ended June
80, 1910 together with statement OF
monies expended by the city for school
purposes for the same period:
BOARD OF EDUCATION FUND.
Cash on hand July /. 1900. u
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
John II. Glover

John 7. Glover, member of the legis-
lature, said 1.-THE proposal of the rail-
roads does not appeal to me one bit.
do not think it is fair. and 1 do not
believe the City Council will accept it.
The railroads are asking the city far too
much, and l hope the proposal will be
turned down. If | were a member of the
Board of Aldermen 1 would not consent
to the plan"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
Mrs. Frank Yeatman

Information was received in Birming-
ham yesterday of the death of Mrs Frank
Y eatman of Alexandra, La. She is sur
ivived by husband and three children
Mrs. Yeatman is a sister-in-law of William
Y eatman and Major John T. Yeatman of
Birmingham. The former left last night
to attend the funeral. Major Yeatman
was unable to attend, owing to the slight
dndlsposition Of Mrs. John Yeatman. The
death of Mrs. Yeatman was received here
with intense regret. She has visited here
often and was highly esteemed by a large
number Of friends. The interment will he
today at Alexandria
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10

Kennemer president of the Alabama
Mine Workers, was called to Indian
apolis last night to attend a special
called meeting of the United Mine
Workers The meeting was called by
President Lewis without any intima
ton of what subjects have arisen de-
manding a special meeting The mind
workers officers will be in executive
Session.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
Mnrriage Llcenres Is.ued

n Marriage licenses have been issued
I as follows from the Office of the pro-
bate court:
James F. Alexander of Bessemer to
Mrs. Josie Booth.
n ]. W. Bawmeister of Birmingham to
i Miss Annie Sielhorst.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
MIS-. Orren Cross

4 Mrs. Orren Cross, formerly Miss Nettie
Stollenwerck, died last night at 10 O'Clock
at the residence of Mrs Julia F. Stolen
fwerck, 1138 South Fifteenth street. The
funeral arrangements will be announced
later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10

Bad Weather MISUNDERSTANDING 10
the threatening weather last night. the
Regular concert announced for O'Clock
ut Capitol park was called off.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
School Contracts Awarded-At {

school COnfracfs NWuTded-At a
meeting of the Board of Education
yesterday afternoon, bids were author
lied for the plumbing work in the
Cunningham school, the Ensley High
school, and the Pratt City sch DOL. TIL d
boards went over the report of the aud
itor on the work of the past year, and
discussed plans for the future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
william Mudd Martin

William Mudd Martin said: Before
the city of Birmingham accepts the plan
offered by the railroads or attempts to
pass upon ii one way or the other a line
should be secured upon just what the
abutting damages might cost If the city
assumes any damages it seems to me the
council should know what they will be
before any serious meeting is held If
were to start such an enterprise I GER
tainly would have data showing where
stood on the matter from damage stand
point.
Il think the city can secure release from
damages caused by viaduct at much
cheaper rate than the railroads. But this
matter should be gone over before the
plan is further threshed out. I hope to
see the structure built, and that soon, but
as it now stands l do not think sufficient
information has been secured"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
THE WEATHER

Washington. August 9.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Local show
ers Wednesday and Thursday light to
moderate variable winds.
The following is the local report of the
United States weather bureau at Bir-
mngham for the "a hours ended at p.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
A. II. Woodward

A. H. Rick" Woodward said: This is
the only city that / know of where every
crossing is at grade. The other cities
have solved these problems and this city
can do so. I think the railroads have
made this town, and you cannot make me
believe that they are not going to con-
tinue to make it.
80 we should meet them half way and
give the railroads fair and square deal.
I cannot give an opinion as to the merits
of the present proposal. But I do know
that every possible latitude should be al
lowed the railroads in a matter of this
kind. I believe the people of this state
have had about enough of the attempt to
tear asunder railroads and their plans. I
hope to see the viaduct built as we need
1t badly, but 1 do not wish the railroads
to get anything but fair deal, nor do I
wish the city of Birmingham to get any
thing but a square deal. In the mean
time | think the council eminently cap
able of handling the situation"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10

Purchase of equipment (desks) 10000
ALBERT MARTIN SCHOOL.
It was necessary to remedy some defec-
tive work in the old building and remodel
same prior to building addition to same.
Remodeing. etc. of old building. .SS4f90
Board of education cancelled the gen.
eral contract for the new addition on
account of the contractors and archi-
tect's failure to comply with specifica-
tions, and completed the building them
selves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
Wilson brown

Wilson Brown
Wilson Brown said: II think the rail-
roads should be treated with all fair
ness in this matter of viaduct 1
have been out of the city and have
studied the matter but very little. /
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10
school Bond Fund

City of Birmingham. Alabama. Board OF
Education Office OF the Auditor
August g. 1910
Hon. John L. Parker, President Board OF
Education. City:
Dear Sir-I have the honor to report
herewith the operation of the school bond
fund for the scholastic year ended June
30, 1910:
For the information of the public beg
to briefly outline the creation and pur-
poses of this fund.
1t was founded on the proceeds OF .
$4,000 bond issue dated July /, 1903. for
the purpose of purchasing school sites,
erecting new school buildings. building
new additions to old ones and the pur-
chase of additional school equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10

Total to be accounted for ...... $500, $40. 46
Disbursements:
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-10

Purchase of equipment desks 1.5oc.oa
South Highland Standardization to Build
ing:
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CITY ITEMS

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w. f. LEHMAN, O
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-02
LIABLE FOR SAFETY
OF ALL PASSENGERS
Street Railways Rule Fixed
by Justice Van 0rsdel.

Street car companies OF the District
are responsible for the safety OF their
passengers, whether they ride on the car
platforms or not. according to decision
rendered yesterday by Justice Van Orsdel
in the District Court OF Appeals, thereby
reversing the judgment of the District
Supreme Court.
The case in question is that of Abraham
Hart a passenger on a Capital Traction
car, who was injured February Is. 1905
/ by being thrown from a car while it
rounded the curve at Eighteenth and U
streets. The lower court held that pas
sengers riding on the platform OF a car
assumed the risk, as the company was
obliged to accommodate it's rate OF mo-
ton only 10 the safety OF the seated pas
sengers- The jury found for the company
and Mr.. Hart appealed. Justice Van
Orsdel said. in part;
THE street railway companies cannot
deliberately permit and create a custom
or hauling passengers on the platforms of
the cars and escape liability for acct
dents
Neither can they escape the obligation
imposed by the custom of posting a notice
warning passengers 1t is dangerous TO
ride on the platform The custom thus
established is equivalent to an invitation
20 passengers 10 occupy and ride upon the
platforms, and the mere posting of such
a notice VIII not relieve the company from
liability"
Judicial notice Is taken that in the
operation OF cars 1T is the custom not
only TO permit passengers to ride upon
the platforms but to permit the cars TO
be so crowded as frequently 10 compel
passengers 10 ride there
This being the customary method OF
transporting passengers. the company
cannot establish one rule OF diligence as
10 the safety OF seated passengers. an
other as TO strap hangers. and still an
other az TO persons riding on the plat
forms.
If the company had posted a notice
passengers from standing on
tho platform and in pursuance OF its en-
forcement furnished accommodation in
side the cars at all times for all its pas
sengers while IL could not prevent a pas
senger from riding on the platform. Its
duty to such passenger would be measured
by its duty 10 the passengers inside the
car
Tt is beside the case that In this in
stance the plaintiff was occupying the
platform when there were vacant seats
inside the car. He was riding in one OF |
the customary places afforded by the |
company for hauling passengers. and he |
was entitled 10 rely upon the company's |
operating its cars in the usual and Gus |
tOmary manner IN which they are run /
with respect 10 the safety OF all pas
sengers."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-02
TANDEM RIDING NO CRIME.
commissioners Decide Prohfbtttve
Regulation Unnecessary.

After en- investigation into the humble,
OF accidents caused by tandem motor
cycle riding. the Commissioners have De
eided that no prohibitive regulation ir
me matter should be promulgated az this
time.
An act prohibiting more than one person
riding on a motorcycle was urged ~
the coroner's Jury, which investigatef
the case OF Gladys Hurley. who died Of
hemorrhage at the Chndren's Hospita
on October IS the day following an a..
cident at Thirteenth and Riggs street,
northwest. when the bicycle on the han
ole bars OF which she was riding col.
lided with a wagon.
The Commissioners ordered a police In
vestigation into the number Of accident
during the last ten years and found that
OF f total Of six accidents only two weTe
serious
rms, with the number OF letters which
the commissioners received protesting
against such a regulation prompted them
10 eide against such a regulation
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-02
JUOSON CREATES
A MERIT SYSTEM
Board to Act on Promotions
and Appointments.

Commissioner Judson yesterday issued
an order creating a board on promotions
and appointments which will act on all
cases OF merit in the engineer depart
ment OF the District Hereafter promo
ton IN the department Will Re made with
out regard 20 political or other influence
The board is composed OF Capt. f. NJ
Markham and Capt Mark Brooke, As
sistant Engineer Commissioners, and
Daniel T. Garges. chief clerk OF the en-
gineer department
Commissioner Judson said yesterday
that there never was much political in
fiuence used In the engineer department,
but he thought It advisable 10 create such
a board 10 determine promotions and ap-
pointments
Under the new system, when a vacancy
occurs IN any Office the head OF the ONCE
will make a recommendation 20 the board
as TO tho filing OF the vacancy II win
be the duty OF the board 10 investigate
the merits OF the applicant. and II. IN its
opinion. no is fitted for the place the
board will forward the recommendation
TO the Engineer Commissioner with its
Endorsements.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-02
INDIAN GRADUATES ACTIVE.
Hundreds Enter Professional and
Mercantile Life.

Figures made public by the superinten-
dent OF the Carlisle Indian School indi-
cate that out OF 21SS Indians who have
attended the school, 1874 have entered
various spheres OF human activity and
IN point OF achievement in the world
rank with the average white college
graduate.
Ninety-three OF the graduates are IN
the employ OF the government I'm various
capacities from laborer 10 night watch
man. Others are employed as supervi-
sOrs OF Indian employment.
Hundreds OF the graduates have en-
tered professional and mercantile life
Among them are lawyers. dentists.
nurses, teachers, civil engineers. and so
on down the line One hundred and for
ty-two OF tie female graduates are class
flied as housekeepers.
About per cent Of the graduates have
returned 10 the reservations and the GUS
toms Of their fathers. Five OF the In
dian scholars will not work. upholding
IN this way the traditions OF their race
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-02
DISTRICT REPAIRS APPROVED.
Work Urged by Commissioners 90
Start hmm ediateIy.

The following repairs. urged by Com
missioner Judson, have been approved.
and work will be commenced immedi-
ately:
That Lamont street northwest between Georgia
at cost OF 500
That roadway Of North Capitol street. between v
street and Michigan avenue be repaired at cost OF
500.
That Fairmont street northwest, between sherman
avenue and Eleventh street be repaired with old
material and that cobble cutters be constructed
upon south side at cost Of $50
That order Of May 10. 1905. for the Construction
Of sidewalk and curb IN front Of the Hilton and
Peabody schools be cancelled
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-02
APPOINTED MARKET MASTER.
Charles II. FiIIius Succeeds Late
BENJAMIN r, Graham.

Charles b. Filiius was appointed mar
ket master at the Eastern Market yester-
day by the Commissioners, 10 fiji the
vacancy caused by the recent death OF
Benjamin F. Graham
Mr.. Fillius is market master al the
Wholesale Producers Market James E
Arnold, assistant market master at the
Eastern Market. was appointed to sue
coed Mr.. Fillius at the Wholesale Pro
ducers'. and James A McDevitt, jr., was
appointed 10 succeed Mr. Arnold
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-02
BREAD WINS OUT.
Haiiroad May Apply Lower Rate
Than on Plain Cake.

4 railroad may properly apply 8
somewhat lower rate on bread than on
cake" according TO decision made pub
lie yesterday by the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
This opinion was handed down by the
commission in the case OF a complaint
brought by a Boston creamery concern
against the Adams Express COMPANY
and other carriers. The carriers had i'm
posed certain rate on mixed shipments
OF bread and cake, which was lower than
the rate on straight shipments OF cake