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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
COMMISSION PAYS
 VISIT ID SCHOOLS
Plans Are Under Way For Special Relief of High
 School Situation

An attempt by the commissioners and the board of education to visit all of Bir- minghams schools yesterday ended in the agreement that it would require many additional visits to complete the task The inspection made yesterday was of several schools, where the board of education con templates adding some Improvements if the conditions are suitable, and in looking over the general situation before the new year begins next month. The trip was made by the entire membership of the board. with MT. Exum and Commissioner Lane added. The inspecting party seemed to be well pleased with the conditions shown yesterday, but refrafned from any comments until the entire situation has been gone over thoroughly.
 While it was not admitted yesterday that any real object was In view by the trip other than general inspection of things, 1t is believed the commissioners will be so impressed with the immediate need of a high school at Ensley, and one at East Lake that such buildings will be granted without any great delay. It is generally understood that the board of education will press the commission to complete the Ensley high school. It's unfinished condi- ton has been held over for some time and as 1t will not require large sum to place the high school in shape 1t is believed that such action will be taken.
 The congestion at the Central High school. as pointed out by the authorities. will also receive careful consideration l. is said to be the tentative plan to util :. ize some space in the grammar schools of the Southside, where such action is practicable, until room is arranged else Ensley school finished, 1t is taken that the situation, heretofore matter of grave concern will be relieved to a very consd- erable extent.
 Commissioner Lane is disposed to erect a school in East Lake It was pointed out that every morning a vast number of students are required to come in to the central school from the territory served by the East Lake car line. It is believed that school in that territory when erected will greatly relieve the situation.
 The indications point strongly to some action being taken at once to better the already excellent educational facilities It is also understood that the most per- feet harmony will prevail between the board of education and the Board of Com missioners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the follow ing real estate transfers. in which amounts of 5000 or more were in- volved, were filed in the probate court Monday:
 $4500-LaDelpha NJ Burroughs to NJ. Dewitt Norton, lot in block 79s, sur vey of Birmingham.
 s6416-J. M Donaldson to Mrs. J. R Allison. part of lot 2, block TAT. sur vey of Birmingham.
 s6700--Mrs T. F. Stevenson to David Roberts, Jr., lots 13. IA, 15 and Is block 472. survey of the property ot the Elyton Land company.
 S4500-Sallie A. Streit to Coke S. Wright, lot in block 7ss. survey of Birmingham.
 s3350--Mrs. Sallie A. Haggard to Laura J. Utting, lot 9, block 13e sur vey of Tharpe's addition to West End.
 s1750--James G. Tidwell to J. I. Stan cil. lot 6, block 45, survey of East Birmingham Land company.
 s21Oo-Birmingham Realty company to E. M. Dimon, part of lots and 6, block 641, survey of Birmingham.
 $b300-Virginia S. Bromberg to Laura A. Drake. part of lot 2. block IA, sur vey of Waverly Place.
 S2000--Stephen Bell to George w. Chamblee, part of the southeast quar- ter of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 23, town ship IF, range west. and part of lot 32, block 2S9, in survey of North Bir- min gham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
MEN
 FORM ASSOCIATION
Local Engineers Perfect Their Organization at
 Meeting Last Night

Last night at meeting in the Bir- company building the organization of the Birmingham Association of Electrl- cal Engineers was perfected. The as- sociation has for its object the ad vancement of the theory and practice of electrical engineering, and includes among it's members representatives of practically every industrial institution in the Birmingham district Monthly meetings will be held which will be devoted to the reading and discussion of papers pertaining to electrical sub jects. At the present time 40 names are included in the membership list, but 1t is expected that the number will soon be increased to about 100.
 The project of organizing such an association has been the subject of consideration at other gatherings dur ing the past two months, but it was only last night that constitution was adopted and officers elected. H. M Gassman Is president of the associa- ton. while J. H. Adkins Is vice presi- dent and M S Sloan is secretary treasurer.
 At former meeting John Gelsey be- gan the discussion G practical electri- cal questions with a paper on the "Se- lection of Alternating Current Genera tors" This discussion was continued last night with a paper on "Testing Electrical Apparatus" by J. H. Ad- kins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
DAYS RECORD OF
 COUNTY COURTS

The following damage suits have been filed in the circuit court:
 Fred J. Bender vs. George W. Bar ton, Jr., for s4ooo for alleged breach of contract to sell to the plaintiff five acres of land In Jefferson county.
 !. R. Wilcox vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for $15,00o for alleged injuries to his wife, sustained by her at Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street on August Is. 1910.
 G. W. Mallard vs. P. S. Arkwright as receiver of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad for s10,000 for alleged personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff In a wreck of defendant company's car on March IT, 1911.
 J. B. Olderson vs. the Southern rail- way for s1o.ooo for alleged false inn prisonment on the charge of the larceny of brass from the company.
 Two damage suits were filed in tha city court yesterday as follows:
 Joseph Locascio vs the Philadelphia Life Insurance company for s60O0 al- legged to be due on an insurance policy on the life of Frank P. Locascio. de- ceased
 Annie M. Powell vs. the Alabama Great Southern railroad for s500o for the alleged breach of contract in the sale to her of a railroad ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
M0ORE'S COMMENT
 ON WHITES SPEECH
Says Charge Made Sun- day Is Serious Reflection
 On Citizens of County

Comment was general yesterday ton the charge made by Capt. Frank s. White at the Sunday meeting of the prohibit tionists at the Bijou that the amend ment fight had been stolen; that sub sequent fight had been stolen, and that the local optionists were preparing to steal the election on August "A.
 There were many callers at the local option headquarters yesterday who stated that the charge was not only untrue, but that it was a reflection on the voters of Jefferson county, on the officials in charge of the election, and a grave charge against the leaders of the anti-amend- ment campaign.
 Jones G. Moore, chairman of the local option campaign committee, made the fol- lowing statement regarding the charges of Captain White:
 'From the report of Captain Whites remarks at the meeting df the prohibi- tionists at the Bijou theatre Sunday aft ernoon, the opposition has once more ad- mitted defeat Captain White has chosen, however, a rather lame excuse for los ing the fight and has cast serious re- factions upon the best citizens of this county.
 '"The election votes will be polled and counted by men chosen by officials as provided by law, and any intimation that Judge J. P. Stiles, Sheriff Walter Mo- Adory and Circuit Clerk w. J. Waldrop have appointed men who are so debased as to steal votes Is hardly creditable, to say the least. In fact, the men appointed as managers and clerks were selected from a list of names submitted by Mr. Beddow and myself, and the opposition have as many men, if not more so se- lected, than we have.
 This is the first intimation I have heard that the amendment election was stolen, as Captain White now claims, all though the election was held nearly two years ago. This is a serious reflection on Judge John H. Miller, who was cam paign manager, and had absolute charge of the anti-amendment campaign in Jeff ferson county two years ago.
 T am much surprised at such intem- perate statements from a man respect as much as l. do Captain White, but I feel sure that the people are not in the least alarmed by them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Injustice to Ragland

To the Editor or The Age-Herald.
 A number of the prominent citizens of Ragland, including one of the leading physicians, have asked me to write to you to correct a statement appearing in your columns of yesterday (Sunday) under the caption, Typhoid Epidemic Sweeps Ragland.'
 The article states there were six deaths in Ragland last week from typhoid fever and one from pellagra. This is incorrect. There were six deaths in Ragland, but there was but one from typhoid fever. One man died of tuberculosis of the bow els, one woman from tuberculosis after being confined to her bed for two months, one woman from pellagra and the others were infants, who died of ordinary infant troubles. I personally investigated all of these deaths and have the statements of the attending physicians as to the cause.
 As to the one death from typhoid fever 1t is questionable whether it was con- tracted here, but the officials are taking no chances. It was ordered that there be an immediate cleaning up of the town and this has largely been done.
 Ragland is a rapidly growing communi- ty and Is one of the most healthful parts oe st. Clair county. The people here are of the opinion that The Age-Herald has unwittingly made statement that will injure the reputation of the town and which is not borne out by fact. Yours very truly. JACK LANES,
 Editor St Clair County News.
 Ragland, August II, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
MRS. ALDRICH WILL
 PLAY AT RAVlNlA

It Is announced in Chicago that Mrs' Truman Aldrich Jr., of Birmlngham' VIII appear as piano soloist with the Mlnhe- apolis orchestra at Ravinia Park, d fashionable suburb of the Lake clty' on the evening of August 3o It will be re- called that Mrs. Aldrich appeared at Ravinia twice last summer-once with the Thomas orchestra and once with Damrosch.
 Her appearance there this month will be the first time with the Minneapolis orchestra. which. under D. Oberhoffers leadership, ranks as one of the best sym phony organizations in this country.
 Mrs. Aldrich is spending the summer at Sandwich, Mass. where she is study ing and practicing It is understood that she will remain there until October, her Ravinia engagement taking her away only a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
NEW WAY OF MAKING LOVE

spurn Johns hand" and furthermore for bade him an entrance to the domocile that had aroused his cupidity and his love. Then 1t was he determined to employ a method of lovemaking that would make the stone age man look like an amateur.
 John was not unused to police court procedure, and knowing 1t was the GUS tom of all police judges from time i'm morial, including Judge F'eagin. to dis pose of all cases of misunderstanding be- tween 'culled pusson'' and his oman in the event the authority of the law was invoked, by dismissing the case on the condition that the parties get married right then and there in the presence of the court. he concluded that he would go to Maryss house, raise Billy h." and in case of their arrest rely on former court procedure to bring about the consum- nation of his matrimonial desires and hopes.
 But to work the famous saying of Bob- lie Burns overtime, "The best laid schemes O mice and men gang aft aglee. He did not figure on Mary's ability as a scrapper, for when he attempted to put DIS plan Into eXeCutloli lic oAl Ahto II pounds of wildcat and Jsrk Johnson coni- bined.
 He went to the scratch boldly, and after accusing Mary of 29 different kinds o1 cussedness, handed her a short arm up percut on the jaw that loosened her toe nails and took her completely by surprise Johns round.
 Mary came up. brick bat in one hand and fire shovel In the other She damned the brick bat on the side of Johns face with velocity that took him off his feet and drew first blood by right hook or the ear with the fire shovel. Mary round.
 Both spared for wind about two sec onds. then mixed up with Mary the az gressor. She hammered John clean out of the house and into the street, where he fell into the hands of a policeman and was taken to the city jail
 Yesterday morning Judge Douglas not only overruled all former precedents, but fined both the patries for fighting, and John Is still lone bachelor nigger with 8 scared face that looks like a map of ancient Greece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
FORGE
 WILL REMOVE HERE
Frisco Line Will Do Its Extension Work at the Shops at
 Thomas

The mechanical supervision department of the Frisco will be removed from Memphis to Birmingham effective to- day Information to this effect was giv- en here yesterday by the executive de- partment. Master Mechanic II. Hanoker. and his staff will remove to this city and will have offices in the Woodward building with Superintendent Jackson.
 The removal of the mechanical depart ment to Birmingham results from the excellent shops the company owns joint ly at Thomas where the larger of me- chanical construction is done.
 The new officials will be in charge of the southeastern division and will report tc Superintendent Jackson.
 1t is stated that the Frisco intends to perform as much of it's mechanical work in Birmingham as possible not only on account of the new shops at Thomas but on account of the cheapness of iron and other parts here and the short haul to assemble the desired portions. Here tofore the greater amount of work has been done in Memphis and Springfield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
COMMISSION TODAY
Session This Morning Is Expected to
 Be Busy One

The commissioners will meet this morn ing at 10 o'clock. Since the last official meeting the commissioners have attended to great many pressing propositions and the result is expected to be rather busy session today.
 Since returning from the east President Exum has cleared up a vast amount of business before him and action upon 1t is expected to be taken today.
 In reference to the gas tank problems at Ensley and at Woodlawn, the commis- sioners are facing most embarrassing situation. So far there has not been any solution suggested for the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
APPLICATIONS
 FAIR CONCESSIONS
Letters Sent Out Call Attention to Attractive Features of
 the Big Show

The applications for concessions for the ruany being from the various church so- cieties of the district. A great many, however, are coming in from other parts of the state There are many concessions in view of that fact, the officials are en- deavoring to get all these matters ar ranged before the fair opens.
 The following letter has been prepared fin the last few days and is being widely distributed all over the state.
 Birmingham, geographically and other wise. is the logical point for a big far or exposition. The Alabama State fair has outgrown the term fair and, next to Dallas, Tex, Is the largest exposition of it's kind held in the south. Birmingham is a splendid railroad center, has ten trunk lines of railroad, and always draws a good out-of-town attendance for any amusement feature. When this feature is a big state fair, like that to be held this fall, one can readily see what large out-of-town attendance there will be. Furthermore, the Alabama State Fair grounds are within scent street car dis tance of a population of 10000 people. Crop conditions are unusually good throughout this section of the south, and Birmingham has an industrial pay roll of s1,Ooo,0oo a week.
 "Our attendance in 1910 was 206,0O0, of which 43.Oo0 was on one day. This year we expect to increase the attendance to 25o, ,0Oo
 Among some of the attractions already booked for the Alabama State fair are 1nnes' Orchestral band and Pains pyro- technic spectacle, The Battle in the Clouds The United Fairs Carnival com pany with splendid midway, and ten as fine a lot of free acts as were ever shown ar fair In addition, space has already been taken for a fine line of agricultural and industrial exhibits.
 ''Cencessionaires always do well in Br- mingham and exhibitors are never dissat- isfied with results at the big Alabama State fair. A wink Is as good as nod and concessionaires who are up to snuff should get busy and reserve space at the Alabama State fair while there Is some still open.''
 An excellent illustration of the truth of the last paragraph of the letter might be taken from the church lunch stands, many of which are taken year after year by the same church societies. Not only do these lunch stands make money, but are appreciated by the patrons of the fair. for the women of the various churches participating in the event constitute a pleasant social feature, and give tone ana dignity to the occurrences of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15

When Sol Bloom sang his famous song about the different ways of making love-" he introduced variety of methods that were international in their charac- ter, but he overlooked home talent and one of the most unique methods ever in- augurated by love-sck swain or gay Lothario.
 by primitive man was to knock his affni- ty on the head with a rock and carry her off to his cave dwelling a system of soul mating which was both effective and sure.
 It remained, however, for John Bruce, gingercake completed" coon to create an entirely new method. John recently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
THOMPSON OFF
 FOR WASHINGTON
Believed That He Will Be Consulted About the Birmingham
 Postmast stership

| Joseph o. Thompson, still regarded }as referee for President Taft in Ala bama affairs, left yesterday for Wash Iington. It Is believed that he was called to Washington by the President and the postoffice authorities to confer on the appointment of a successor here to the late J. H. Mont gomery postmas- ter. However. no official at the federal building could confirm this. as the ma Jority of them are of the Barker fac
 tion. "a.
 It is said to be the opinion of the best informed of the Alabama republic ans that MT. Thompson will be shown the courtesy. if nothing else, of being asked his opinion as to a postmas- tier for his home city. Inasmuch as he has been very intimate with the officials in Washington for many years he is expected to be worth taking into consideration, even if the Barker fac tion has succeeded in depriving him of political powers in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15

worth left home presumably to go to his work in the Midvale Steel Works. Later in the day his cousin received the following note: T am leaving the city. Will write when settled.'
 MT. Bettsworth is 21 years of age, Is five feet, seven inches tall, is of fair complexion with brown eyes and light, wavy hair His upper teeth are gold filled and his lower teeth are uneven. He Is by trade a machinist. On the day he left home he wore dark striped suit and straw hat
 MT Bettsworth's parents, who are still in England, are in great distress and anxiety about him. They know of no reason why he should leave them in ignorance as to his whereabouts. Under any circumstances he will be welcomed home and for their sakes he is asked to communicate with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Monday: A. c. Richardson of Ironf ale to Miss Eugenia Little.
 w. G. Goolshy of Wv to Miss Jamie Reeves.
 George Duncan of Ensks to Miss Maud Pote.
 Dave U Franke of Muskogee to Miss Corinne c. Sommer.
 IIarsey D. Grace of Jacksonville to Miss Georgia F.. Rhodes.
 Jesos z. Saabedra of Birmingham to Miss Juanita M. Morales
 Asa Crawford of Jasper to Miss liar riett Pearl Johnson.
 Jake Kades of Birmingham to Miss Esther Wolf
 K M Fixes to Miss Martha Guy.
 R. A. Coley of Wylam to Miss Vene Smith.
 c. B. Bailey of Acton to Miss Dora Magonirk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
AT THE HOTELS

E. s. Clarkson of Tuscaloosa Is reg hstered at the Hillman. Among yesterdays arrivals at the lHillman was J. J. Gaven, superintend- ent of the Illinois Central railroad, of
 Fulton, Ky.
 MT. and Mrs. William Hardie of Alex sandria are in the city stopping at the lHillman. | Frank S. Holmes of Montgomery is Registered at the Florence. | o. B. Morris of Riverside is stop Ipfng at the Florence. c. E. shannon of Montgomery Is in
 the city and Is registered at the Nor lris .-.'. | N T. Kinney of Selma was among to- tdays guests of the Morris | L. K. Moss of Marion is stopping at Hhe Metrop politan. l P E. Kemp of Anniston Is in the city stopping at the Metropolitan. | J. T. Perry of Greensboro is regis ttered at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
YORK REGISTERING
o0hn l.. Parker Talks of Visit to Sumter County

1 John L. Parker visited York yesterday and he is very much impressed with the activities of that little city and the prospects for the future.
 Since I last visited York there has been a vast amount of development there," said MT. Parker. ''And since the opening of the new ,Cockrane rail- road the town has grown very much. Fhey have. a fine new school building, all the merchants are doing profitable business and seem to be very much en- couraged over the future. The agricul- tural possibilities of that section cannot be overestirnated. The situation for the future Is fine. The new railroad brings Q great amount of trade as travellers must come through that city to make con nections for Mobile and Birmingham on the Alabama Great Southern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
CranfOrd-Johnson

In the Wesley Chapel Methodist church at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon MT. Asa Cranford of Jasper and Miss Pearl Johnson of Helena were married by Rev R. J. Walston. Mir Cranford is one of Jaspers most progressive and pop ular young business men and the bride is a charming young woman, whose anlia- ble disposition and gracious manner have won for her a host of friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
TELEPHONE HEARING
Testimony Against Rate Increase to
 Be Heard Tomorrow

'rhe peoples side so characterized by Commissioner Lane, will be taken up to- morrow in the proposition of allowing or disallowing the Southern Bell Telephone company an increase in rates.
 It is expected that President Exum and Commissioner Lane will cause to be iI,- troduced a great deal of testimony in an effort to refute the evidence introduced by the company, that the increase should be granted.
 On account of the fact that the South orn Bell made out a strong case before the commissioners, the proposition has taken on new interest. And great deal of attention will given the introduction of evidence at the meeting tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
EXTENSIVE RAIDS
 MADE BY DEPUTIES Large Quantities of Liquor Secured In Bessemer
 and Birmingham

A number of sensational raids on al- leged blind tigers were made yesterday by the forces of the sheriffs office. headed by Chief Deputy Walter Metcalf.
 Nine places were raided in Bessemer. a large amount of liquor being secured in each and on their return to Birmlng ham the party raided the Gayety hotel. After breaking through several doors and windows. they found the liquor stored in a dressing room back of the stage of the theatre. Eleven casks of beer and case Of whisky were confiscated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-15
CONCERT TONIGHT

Nappi's band will play the follow ing programme at Capitol park tonight: March, "Oriental' (Orlande)
 Medley, Harris Latest Hits No. (Harris).
 Waltz "Vision of Salome" (Joyce). Solo. Non, F Yer" (MatteD, F. Nappi. Intermission. Overture. "All Star" (Reeves). Reverie, Simple Aven" (Thome). Polka "PizZicato" (Delibes)
 Intermezzo, "Cavalere Rusticana (MascagnD
 Medley, Glow Worm" tSterns).