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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
VIEWS ON LOCAL OPTION

T noticed in the newspap pers that the petition calling for an election on the liquor question will be- filed within the next day or two" said sam uel B. Stern, the well known attor- ney
 "The fact that this petition contains so great a number of names in excess of the amount required proves that the people as a whole desire that this ques- ton be determined once for all. Nearly four years ago the first battle of bal lots occurred and prohibition was chosen as the standard. Since them we have had continuous and worrisome elections with the final result now In the balance It must be remembered however, that the recent elections have certainly demonstrated one fact, and that Is that the people desire a change believe 1t is but an exemplifcatior of the rule of progress that will lead the people from prohibition to the more desirable status of the regulated sa- loon. Years of hypocrisy, of sneakine evasion of the law by many who would under no circumstances violate any other statute on our books; of strife bitterness and enmity have taught the thinking citizens that it is better tc legalize that which Is inevitable, to- wit. the sale of whisky, than brand 1t as a violation and force otherwise good, substantial citizens who feel that the restrictions placed upon them are unnecessary and In total disregard of their rights as free men, into the same category with ordinary lawbreakers.
 Under the provisions of the Smith regulation bill there can be little, if any, lawbreaking on the part of the sa- loonkeeper. He Is under the supervision of any number of officials who in turn keep an absolute check on each other, and in this way are able to control the very movements of the man who doles out the liquor. And again, the incentive to violate the law will be gone, for when the reason of a thing falls, the thing itself must fall; SO. when we have the regulated saloon no elf-respecting man, and certainly no boy, will enter those places where public will know exactly what Is hap peHlnS Tn tHeSe pubic placeS, SnaH- ming and evasion will not be tolerated and the healthy spirit which calls for a proper respect for the laws will be revived And again, our residence dis tricts will be once more purified. If this latter can be accomplished we owe debt of lasting gratitude to those who enable us to bring back the regulated saloon, and l maintain that until we do have the regulated saloon this evil will stick with us even unto death. I shall vote for the regulated saloon because I feel that it will brin g the relief every man desires; because it Is the only logical and proper meth cd of the distribution of liquor from every standpoint, and especially the standpoint of morality"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
MARTIN PLEASED WITH FARM WORK Former Birmingham Man
 Talks of Plans RAISING FINE STOCK Thinks the Greatest Future for Ala bamians Is on the Farms-He
 Will Be Here Several
 Days

B. B. Martin the Birmingham citizen who recently purchased fine plantation few miles from Montgomery to enter the stock raising business, was in the city yesterday paying a visit to friends and relatives here. He said that in Alabama success and wealth awaited the men who ventured to test whether stock cannot be raised in this part of the state as suc- cessfully as in Texas or elsewhere. After several months close study of the propo- sition MT. Martin Is entirely satisfied with what he has accomplished and said yesterday the time would come and that soon when Alabama would come into her own In the raising of cattle and stock of all kinds
 "I am immensely pleased with the work on my farm as it has progressed up to this time, said MT. Martin.
 "As a matter of course, have not gone into the stock farm in detail as yet be- cause I have only been in that business short time. But I am firmly convinced that there are only few more propo- sitions to work out before it will be proven conclusively that Alabama is the place for the best kind of stock raising. My farm has been stocked up pretty well during the early summer months and I expect success to crown that ex pertinent before it has been operated two years. The land has been handled so as to produce first of all the best of forage and that in fine quality. The first cost is, therefore, reduced.
 T am in a few miles of Montgomery, connected by telephone and can get in instant touch with market conditions and climatic conditions. That is important to the farmer. I am of the opinion that farming of the most advanced character will soon be apparent In this state from end to end and then there will begin a volume of agricultural gold that will go further towards epriching this commun- ity and country than anything else.
 'The farmers of Alabama are awaken ing to the fallacy of old-fashioned farm ing and when they adopt the better and standardized methods they will be the really wealthy leisure classes"
 Mir Martin will be in Birmingham sev- eral days. He said yesterday that when he was tired of the routine of farm life he ran up to Birmingham and passed a few days. He said, however, that farm life is the real kind of living. MT. Mar tin was formerly president of the Mar tin Cracker company, which was absorbed by the American Bakeries Candy com pany. He entered the cattle raising busi- ness shortly after the formation of the new company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
REMEMBERED IN LONDON
Floral Offerings Ordered for Major
 Anderson's Bier By Foreigners

Although the English coronation fes- tivities are notsover and notwithstand- ing the great carnival of attractions in London, two men in that great metrop- olos did not forget to pay tribute in Birmingham Monday to the memory of the late Major Frank Y. Anderson.
 Floral offerings were placed on the bier of the deceased railroad developer from Baron Emil D. Erlanger of Lon don and from the president of the Eng fish syndicate, which formulated the New Orleans and Northwestern rail- road, with which Major Anderson was long connected.
 Upon receipt of advices from New Orleans of the death of Major Ander- son cablegramS were sent to John L.. Parker, the local florist and he was requested to send suitable floral offer ings from the faraway freinds of Major Anderson. In addition to these two foreign offerings many designs were Ieceived from various railroad execu- lives and prominent men in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
l.. & N. TO STRING
 OWN LIGHT WIRES
Commission Grants Permission to Use Current From Boyles
 Plant :.

The Louisville and Nashville railroad. like the city of Birmingham is not aloof to saving money. petition was granted at the commission meeting yes terday for that company to run electric wires from it's new power plant at Boyles into the properties in Birmingham, which will be illuminated hereafter with the current made at Boyles. and not by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company as heretofore.
 A letter from T. E. Brooks, superin- tendent of the Louisville and Nashville, to the commissioners conveyed the re- quest that the company be permitted to erect immediately cables for the current over their right of way from Boyles to the south end of the city yards. The Union station, owned by the Louisville and Nashville, will be illuminated and arrangements are said to be under way to light the entire Louisville and Nash vile property between Eighteenth street and Boyles.
 The electric plant of the Louisville and Nashville at Boyles is rapidly nearing completion and is among the model pow CT plants or the ulstTlCt IL VIII nave Sul- ficient power to generate all the current needed by that corporation, not only for the immense yards at Boyles, but in all the properties hereabouts that require electric lighting.
 MT. Brooks. in his letter, assured the commissioners that the construction of the poles and current wires would be of the highest class and will be either on the property or right of way of the com pany Inasmuch as the proposition was one demanding instant attention the com- missioners held over a motion to adjourn until the letter of MT. Brooks was read and a resolution written out granting him the right to construct the line. There was cnly one condition and that was that the work should be looked over by the city electrician and engineer.
 The Louisville and Nahsvlle has now in operation It's own steam heating plant which furnishes heat for the company buildings In the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
EXPRESS REPORT
 WANTED EARLY

Washington. July 5.-A resolution calling for a report from the Interstate
 commerce commission by January l. next, on nearly every phase of the ex- press business, including a comparison of rates with railroad rates, physical valuation, operating methods, duplica- ton of directors in express and rail- road companies, etc, was introduced today by Representative Burleson of Texas. MT. Burleson denounced the re- cent rate reduction by the express com- panies as bluff to head off legislation and not intended to have permanencys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
MEETING
 OF PEOPLES co.
President Fulenwider Says Service Will Be Extended All Over
 the District

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Peoples Home Telephone company was held in the company building. 219 North Eighteenth street, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock with a full representation of the stock H. L. Badham, vice president, and F. G. Me Cornell, general manager, submitted annual reports covering the operations of the company during the year just closed These reports were satisfactory and were received with enthusiastic ap- proval.
 The election of directors followed with this result:
 H. L. Badham, L. Sevier Frank H Crockard J. W. McQueen, James Bow ron, Eugene L. Brown, Ross c. Smith Louis Saks, Hubert A. Drennen, Sol Caheen, r. B. Fowlkes, Sid W. Lee Robert Fulenwider. F. G. Mcconnell George M Morrow, ". H. Kettig, T. w. O'Byrne, c. T. Fairbairn, w. w. Crawford. A. L. Fulenwider, w H. Has, singer, E. G. Chandler. A. E. Adams, H. H. Stambaug of Youngstown, O.; Dr. w. D. Taylor of Bessemer.
 After the stockholders meeting the directors organized and elected officers as follows:
 A. L. Fulenwider, president.
 H. L. Badham, vice president.
 F. G. Mcconnell. general manager
 R. IT. Screven, secretary and treas urer
 The election of Mir Fulenwider to succeed H. H. Stsmbaugh of Youngs- town, Ohio, has been generally under stood here for some time. MT. McCon- nell, vice president was added to the board of directors, which was in recog milton of his grasp of the company s affairs, which has enabled him to rem der wholly satisfactory service. It is believed that MT. Mcconnell will have almost complete charge of the opera tions and maintenance. Mr. Badham, who was elected vice president, has been in that capacity for some time.
 MT. Screven, who succeeds w. B. Harper as secretary and treasurer has been in Birmingham only about one year, He is a native of North Caro- lima and is known here as an expert at accounting and auditing. He is con- sidered an able acquisition for the Peo pies company.
 After the annual meeting was ovel President Fulenwider said: Tt Is tn, purpose of our company to extend thu service to cover the Birmingham dis trict thoroughly. We will do this a. rapidly as possible. It is our purpose to give the district the best telephone service in the south. We are very much encouraged from expressions oi confidence which we are receiving and the number of phones which are being installed daily"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
WORRELL DEMANDS /.
 ADMINISTRATION Superintendent of Gadsdeih Water Works Insists That
 He Be Vindicated 3

Gadsden. July 5.-(Special )-Once more the Gadsden water works is in the lime light through intimations of the engin- eer that the superintendent of construc- tion has been guilty of wrongdoing. Su- perintendent Worrell appeared before the council last night and submitted a letter written by Consulting Engineer J. N Hazelhurst of Atlanta to him advising him to resign as he, Hazehurst, had beer. advised of certain transactions of WorA rells that had best not be made publ lie.
 MT. worrell demanded that the insinu+ ation be investigated fully so that his reputation might not suffer unless they were established. There is little for the council to do but acceed to the requestt and this will once more bring up the whole history of the construction of the plant that has cost the city so much in time and money because of the failure of the construction firm having the con- tract differences with the engineer and ther unpleasant features.
 The coroner's Jury Investigating the death of Tom Smith. who died from pois- ohhs oii 4uoiuay' ieeulheu NeiulSt to the effect that Smith came to his dea Ss by his own hand. A note found i
 pocket, in his own handwriting, exp
 his wish to die because of his many
 bles. Others of the family, whoUu also poisoned by drinking water which Smith had put some of the n are recovering.
 J. T. Howle, Ira Gray and a thir panions were shocked by a bolt of N ming yesterday while returning tol
 bama City from the ball ground . the Annis -Gadsden game had
 called on account of the rain. They
 walking in Alabama City and as
 were passing a telephone pole light struck it and all received some of r-te shock. Howle suffered most and for . time could not use one of his arms. HIN men have all recovered by this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Highland Garage Company

Papers of incorporation were filed in the probate court Wednesday by the High land Garage company. Inc. The company will operate an automobile garage and will have its principal office in Birming- ham. Five thousand dollars is' the au- thorized capital. Officers are H. J. Hooper president, and G. G. Sharpe, sec retary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
ANOTHER TEN DOLLARS
Robert Jemison, IT,, Contributes Even
 Though Shirts Are All Gone

So greatly disappointed was he in not being present at The Age Herald shirt sale Monday, Robert Jemison. Jr., came down yesterday and left a $1O bill for the Music Study club. He couldn't get a shirt, but he hopes that when some of the real purchasers get tired of the ones they have that a patriotic spirit will share with him in letting him occasion ally wear real musical shirt.
 The $10 went into the free band con cert fund and increased it that much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Bids on Septic Tank

The Board of Revenue yesterday at noon opened the bids on the septic tank for the disinfection of sewage which heretofore has been allowed to flow into Village creek near Ensley, without the proper methods of purification. When opened the bids were referred to the county engineer, who will make a report back to the Board of Revenue on tomor- row perhaps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06

The boxes were opeNed by H. E. Shropshire, Jr. purchasing agent of the city, in the presence of the commissioners and several interested citizens. The vote was counted carefully and the certificates read from the managers.
 The commissioners did not take any further action yesterday regarding the bonds. it being announced that the sale of the securities will be arranged as quickly as possible and to the best in- terests of the city. The details, such as selling to local investors. bond houses, denominations. etc, will be threshed out at a subsequent meeting.
 The commissioners approved some rou- tine contracts ordered payment made on some vouchers and bills whereupon an adjournment was ordered until tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Commander Pratt Dies

Washington, July 5.-Commahder AT fred A Pratt U. s. N, died at Mars ls- land hospital yesterday. almost imme- diately after he had been retired by the "plucking board of the navy de- partment He was born in Ss camore, H., 5S years ago, and entered the naval service in 1889. During the spanish American war he served on the cruiser Marblehead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Wednes- day
 w. T. Wormack of Flint to Mrs. Stella Brothers.
 Alexander Wilson. sr,, of Bessemer to Miss Nettie Vines.
 Flint Vaughn to Miss Ethel Roper. M. F. Wilson of Birmingham to Miss Belle Franklin.
 G. w. Sproul of Birmingham to Miss Maude Jones'
 A. C.. Gilliland of Birmingham to Mrs Estelle Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
A. E. HOIcOmbe Makes Change

Effective July 10, A. D. Holcombe, commercial agent for the Georgia rail- road, will leave Birmingham to become commercial agent for the Macon, Dub lin and Savannah railroad with head quarters in Atlanta. Simultaneously with the announcement of MT. Hol- combe's resignation It was announced that B. H. Smith. soliciting agent for the Georgia railroad at Nashville, will be in charge of the local offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Texas and Pacific Freight Office

The Texas and Pacific railroad formally opened offices here yesterday for the freight departments of that line. The Texas and Pacific will maintain offices on the third floor of the Brown Marx building and their representatives will be in actNe touch with local proposi- tions. Charlton Morgan, who has been here a number of years IS a passenger representative of the Texas and Pacific, is assisting the freight department off cials in getting in touch with the local situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
C. T. Mason Is PrOmot ed

The Frisco lines announced yesterday the appointment of c. T. Mason. assistant superintendent of the southeastern divi- sion, as superintendent of the New Or leans, Texas and Mexico railroad the new and important Frisco line between New Orleans and Houston, Tex. The line was recently opened by the Frisco and the belief Is expressed that no division will prove so popular as the new south coast line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
Dr. Baird's Home Burns

Grard. July 5.-(Special. .)-This morning about o'clock the home of Dr. L. S. Baird one of the best in Phoenix City, was discovered to be on fire, and despite every possible effort of the Phoenix City fire department 1t burned to the ground The family lost their household effects. partly covered by insurance. There was no insurance on the house. Dr. Baird saved his automobile and horse and bug gy. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
THE OFFICIAL VOTE

With every member present the city commissioners held a meeting yesterday morning and declared officially the re- suit of the election for the bond issue.
 The official announcement was em- bodied in resolution of Commissioner Lane. The vote announced was as fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06
TAFT BACK HOME AFTER WARM TRIP President Shows Few Bad Effects of Trip to
 Indiana

Washington, July 6.-President Taft re- turned to the capitol tonight after dusty and hot trip to Indiana, where he made three speeches at Marion and Indian apolis On the last stage of his return trip the temperature in che Presidents $ private car was around 100, but the chief executive showed the effects of the high temperature less than any other member of his party. Major Butt. his military aide, and Secretary Hilles were bedrag- gled and spent, but the President swung down from his car smiling and walked with almost a jaunty step to the auto mobile that was waiting to convey him to the White House.
 MT Taft expressed satisfaction over his reception in Indiana especially. with the evident effect of his speech advocating canadian reciprocity.
 Pittsburg, July 5.-President Taft spent Il minutes in this city today en route to Washington from Indianapolis. The train was an hour late reaching here. A spe- cial train consisting of an engine, one day coach and the Presidents car, Ideal" was made up here, and run to Harrisburg on special schedule.
 President Taft denied himself to all callers while at the union station here. He could be seen sitting alone in tho observation compartment of his car sur rounded by great bouquets of American Beauty roses. Notwithstanding the fact that several electric fans were in opera tion the temperature was 91 degrees in the car and he was working laboriously with his handkerchief wping away perspira- tion which rolled down his face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06

A h n d s o m e Trap-four seats-an elegant Victoria and two sets of double coach har- ness will be sold at the auction sale at Fies' Stables at Il o'clock this morning. All will 20 at a bargain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-06

In fact, savings which you can't afford to overlook.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-19
PANAMA'S IMPORTANCE.

The military or stategic significance
of the Panama canal is that it will be
the most vital chord in that system of
transference BY which the navy of the
United States can come promptly to the
defenses. which. it is to be presumed,
will be recognized as Australia contem-
plates; even though the presumption
be oversanguine, in view of our ma
tional ignorant self-sufficiency With a
competent navy. and with the Panama
canal secured, not merely as to tenure
but with guns of such range as to in
sure deployment in the open sea nj
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-19
MUST HAVE LOOKED BAD.

What a strangely. interesting face
your friend. the poet, has" gurgled
the maiden of 40. 1T seems to pose
sess all the elements of happiness
and sorrow. each struggling for SUI
prcmacy."
yes. he looks to me like a man
who was married and didn't know it,"
growled the cynical bachelor.-Phila
delphia Record
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-19

The G. Fred Sharpe family. accom-
panied by little John Irvine, made
their appearance Saturday night
They are now comfortably located
in the DOnnely cottage which they
own.
Mrs. C.. ID. Doris, with Miss Kate
Wilson and a friend arrived Sun
da afternoon. They make well
'come addition to the camp.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-19

either end. a necessary condition of all
seacoast Iortification. invasion Will not
be attempted. for it can lead to no ade-
uuatc results
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-19
HADDON HALL HOTEL

1907 S Spring St, Los Angeles.
Rates soc, 75c. 81 per day Extra
large rooms 81 to "a per week. Large
cool lobby. Daily papers, magazines
and stationery free.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-19

Among the many husbands who
arrived Saturday or uSnday to spend
day with their families were Messrs
James Origin, III. NJ. Kennedy, Billy
Hefflin. f. T. Ceilings. d. D. Horning.
]. ]. Johnson. a. Goldberg. DR.. Ancil
Martin. Barry Goldwater. f. j. Ben
nit, and Selim Nicholson. Most of
those returned home Monday morn
ing, though several stayed longer
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-19

DELIGHTFULLY."- and conveniently located, only one
block from the quick electric service OF ooth 'ie
West Seventh and West Sixth street cars New
and modern Elegantly furnished. Large and beau
tiful lobby ROOM parlor, billiards ana pool
Unexcelled service. Two, three and four room
APARTMENTS Summer rates Harry G. Lewis, Prop
phones Home 52S17; Sunset Wiltshire 2049.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-19
YALE SCHOOL
Belmont School
(FOR BOYS
BELMONT, CAL.
(Twenty-ave Miles South Of San Francisco

The school is trying do for the moral and physical
not than for he intellectual welfare of each boy what
thoughtful parent wishes to have done. Conubut-
ing to this end the location Of the school, removed
from the temptations and distractions Of town city; the
ncness Of the climate the excellence Of s buildings and
other equipment and the beauty and Of It's grounds
with the wide range foothills surrounding them. We
glad to have patrons and graduates consulted For
catalogue booklet and further specific information address
the head master. W. +. REID. A. NJ. tHaraTdl
Fail term begins Aus. i+th.