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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
Civil Courts

A decree was handed down yesterday in chanoery court by Chancellor A. H. Renners in the case of the Birmingham m Industrial company against s. w. Phil lips awarding the plaintiff s2975.74 by way of an adjustment of claims that arose out of a dissolution of partner ship.
 A default judgment for s145 was rem dered in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Ed S. Moore against the Can non Pump company yesterday in Judge John C. Pugh's division of the circuit court.
 Suit for s5OOo damages was filed in the circuit court by C. c. King as ad- ministrator against the Pratt Consoli- dated Coal company for the death of Will Williams, alleged to have re- suited in the explosion at Banner mines.
 Suit for 5000 damages was filed In the circuit court by J. J. Potrin against the Seaboard Air Line railroad com pany on the grounds that the plaintiff was elected from a train of the de- fendant on which he was entitled to passage by reason of a ticket from Ath- ems, Ga, to Dallas, Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
MERIDIAN .SHRINERS
Party of 400 Will Stop in Birming- ham Early Next Month

r A party of four hundred Shriners rep resenting Ammassa temple of Meridian, Miss, will pass through this city on the afternoon of July :, en route to Roches- ter, N. Y, to attend the imperial council of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
 The Shriners four hundred strong will reach Birmingham from Meridian in private cars over the Alabama Great Southern and will be met by Zamora temple under the command of Lieutenant and Drill Master w. c. Kilgore at the Terminal station. The party will be en- tertained during the few hours of their stay in this city by the local members Of their order and one of the features Of the afternoon will be an automobile trip over the city. Potentate F. B.. Keiser will give the official welcome to the Shriners from Meridian through their Potentate W. Mead.
 The members of Ammassa temple will leave for Rochester on the night of the 1th, arriving at the place of the council somewhat in advance of the main body of delegates Zamora temple will leave Birmingham on the Sth with full rep resentation, and they will be joined here probably by a large party of Shriners from Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
GEORGE STONE THROWS
 MUCH WEIGHT ON ISSUE

George Stone, the largest man" in the old City Council, said yesterday he was for the bond issue to the extent of $40 pounds. which happens to be his exact avoirdupois
 "The commissioners have studied the situation diligently" said MT. Stone, who resides in North Birmin gham, "and with the assistance of experts have agreed that the city is in dire need of the sum they ask. It should be far from the mind of the voters of this city to turn down a request In the light of such careful examination. l am very much in favor of the bond is- sue and my personal opinion is that it will carry without any trouble. It Is fine feeling to be out of debt and it will make Birmingham feel good to pay off the obligations and breath free again"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which Amounts of 5000 or more were involved, have been filed in the probate court:
 s2250-J. H. Stewart to W. F. Baker, lot II, block v, survey of the property of the Birmingham Ensley Land aa and Improve ment company.
 ssoO-Percy c. Ratliff to Mrs. Ludie sri- der, part of lot 24, block s93, survey of Hanover place.
 ssDOo-S Hine ct al. to Ellen B. White- man. part of lots and 3, block 855. survey of the Birmingham Realty company's hrse addition to Birmingham.
 sl6O0-Corey Land company to F. Lar kin. lot 6, block O. survey of the property of the Corey Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
TUSCALOOSA VOTES FOR COMMISSION
New Government Adopted 412 to 26-PrOminent
 Men Mentioned

Tuscaloosa, June 26.-(Special )-By a vote of 412 to 26 Tuscaloosa today signif1ed a desire for a new form of government by a commission of three men. Great interest was manifested in this election, which passed off quietly. The result is the beginning of a new era which Is about to dawn in Tusca loosa, the fifth city in Alabama to adopt this business-like plan of government.
 Much speculation is now indulged in as to whom the governor will appoint to care for thes citys affairs and a number of applicants have signifed de- sire for the position. The leaders de- cline 10 divulge the governors inten- tions so far. Among those who are fla vorably named as possible commission CTS are J. l. Harrison, c. W. Weather rord, Il. J. King and O. V. Crabtree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
WILLING TO UPHOLD
 THE COMMISSIONERS

Although many have already stated their position in favor of the bond issue" said Perry Fowlkes, q wish to demon stfate to the commission that there are many who are willing to uphold them in their business-like efforts to free the city from all local debts.
 When the commissioners took charge the people cried for business admins traton and now when the commissioners try to respond they say that the sum which they are desiring to borrow Is too large and the interest is too high. But this issue is nothing but business propo- sitlon and in my estimation the reason able voters will at once recognize this and will show the commissioners that they acknowledge the commissioners are giving them exactly what they called for "a business administration"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
ARAB PATROL IS
 GETTING IN SHAPE
Shriners Expect to Carry Off Honors at the Rochester Council
 Next Month

The famous Arab patrol of Zsmora temple, order of the Mystic Shrine, is making active preparation for the meet ing of the imperial council which cons venes at Rochester. N. Y, next month. The patrol Is drilling twice each week < and is acquiring proficiency that should put them in class A at the approaching convention. They will enter the drill con-s test at Rochester and expect to carrys away the honors.
 Captain. McGregor and Lieutenant Kif-t gore are instructing the squad in num-, Der of fancy and regulation movementss including the Zouave drill tactics and tho similar exercises that none but Shriner would ever attempt. The patrol band. under the leadership of Lew Lazarus and the direction of Prof Stephen Allsopp, Is holding nightly rehearsals, but owing to the nature of the music It is practicing In disused mine, near Red mountain, and information on its progress could not be reliably obtained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
TAKE A LOOK AT
 RED MOUNTAIN PARK
Commissioners Much Impressed By
 Work at Anti-Tubercu- lOsis Camp

At the invitation of officials of the Anti-Tuberculosis association, the city and park commissioners made an in spection of the camp yesterday The officials who had not visited the camp heretofore were very much surprised with the work as it has. progressed and were enthusiastic over the continuation of the fight against the white plague along the most desirable lines. The in spection was brought about by a re- quest of the officials of the association that the city give a long lease on the Red mountain park property to the association or donate portion of 1t for the work started so auspiciously
 The party included President Culpep- per Exum Commissioner James Weath- erly, Vice Chairman Robert Jemison, Jr., of the park commission, Commis- sionesr Frank W. Smith and Hugh Mar tin For the Anti-Tuberculosis associa- ton appeared Sydney J. Bowie Matt Sloans, William McGrath. Dr. Eaves, Dr. B. l.. Wyman and others. A. ". Bennett, cheif of the fire department, was in the party and while at the camp made a thorough inspection of the sit uation from a fire hazard viewpoint.
 The visitors inspected the individual tents, talked with those residing at the camp and then visited the chicken farm, where 100 or more chickens have been received from the citizens of Birming- ham. Later President Exum and Com missioner Weatherly served themselves an impromptu luncheon of butter milk and corn bread in the dining room They were enthusiastic over the fare given them.
 The officials who were unscduainted withe city's ownership of the park prop erty were highly pleased with the trip from every standpoint They seemed to appreciate that the property was very desirable naturally and with some inn movements could be made Into a very desirable recreation park.
 The membership of the association maintaining the camp on Red noun tain has every hope that the present work of such value will be carried on upon broader scale in the future. To make permanent improvements the as- sociation officials state that longer lease should be given on the property now occupied. It is not, they claim to their liking to make improvements for five or more years wlssn at any time the city may ask for the land It Is said that park commissioners will be petitioned to recommend long lease on the property now occupied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
THINKS BONDS WILL
 BRING GOOD PRICE
Exum Believes Better Time to Sell Could Not Be Found-Money
 Is Plentiful

That the bonds of Birmingham. If voted July 3. will bring a fancy premium is the opinion of President Culpepper Exum of the Board of Commissioners.
 There is & great amount of money ly- ing idle in the financial centers which is seeking good, safe investment said President Exum. For that reason and the additional fact that the Birmingham bonds have always excited keen interest and confidence, think fine premium will be received for our issue. The con ditions for bond sale now are very fiat tering and I think the city would be doing a good business turn to sell at this time.
 Personally. think the bond issue will carry without any serious trouble There is some slight opposition to the bond is- sut, but am told the voters are becom- ing better acquainted with the city's con- dition. This leads me to believe that a big vote will be given in favor of the bond issue tr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
NO CORPORATION SHOULD
 REPIIDIATE ITS DEBTS

Crawford Johnson, mana ger of the Coca-Cola company, in Birmingham. said yesterday he was for the bond is- sue and believed 1t would carry.
 We have the utmost confidence in the wisdom, integrity and fairness of the three commissioners" said MT. Johnson. We have been singularly for tunate in the election of the three men to test Birmingham on the commission form of government. I think that the voters will not disapprove of their first request. In addition it should be re- membered that the time Is past when a man or corporation can repudiate his debts and get away with such for any length of time. The city is In bad financial condition and the bond issue should carry by a large vote"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
COMMISSION WILL
 HOLD SESSION TODAY
Only Routine Matters, However, Are Expected to Come Up for Consideration

The board of commissioners will hold a meeting this morning beginning at 10 o'clock. The session Is, expected to be devoted largely to routine matters as the larger issues have been temporarily adjusted or held up pending investiga- tions which are being made.
 Commissioner James Weatherly has been engaged during the past few days looking into a great many routine mat ters relating to the streets of the city and the assessments made in the suburbs on property Improvements. -e is. expected that he will recommend the disposal of many of these questions at the session today.
 The election of the city officials will not be held. It is said the commission CTS are very well satisfied as to the oper- ations of the city now and while an cleo ton will be held later there is plenty of time to take the subject up later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
MAKE FURTHER TEST
 OF THEIR STRENGTH
Chairman J. o. Thompson May Call
 Meeting of State Execu- - tive Committee

The indications are that a meeting of the state republican executive commit tee will be called in about two weeks by J. O. Thompson, chairman. of this city.
 It was said yesterday that the recent victory of the Thompson forces over the lineup of Maj. P. D. Barker of Mobile and Postmaster J. H. Montgomery of Birmingham has excited in the Thompson faction a desire to test the entire state strength of the warning republican fac tions.
 To that end it Is said the Thompson faction will seek to have the committee called together and before the entire state thresh out the existing differences between the forces represented by MT. Thompson and MT. Barker.
 It was announced yesterday that MT. Thompson after, holding a conference with some of his advisors, decided to postpone the call for a few days but that it would ensue soon.
 The Thompson faction all over the state, it was announced yesterday, is very much gratified over the indorsement given MT Thompson on Saturday by the district and county executive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
COMMISSIONERS ARE
 FACING BIG WORK

E. T. Steele. freight traffic manager for the Alabama Great Southern rail- road, said yesterday he was for the bond issue.
 "The commissioners have a great big job" he said. They have a situation demanding the utmost caution and wis dom. They have studied from the in- indebtdness at $500 900. They have our confidence. We believe in paying our debts. So there is nothing to do but allow the bond issue and let the three men liquidate the indebtedness of this city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
CITIZENS GIVE VIEWS ON
 THE LOCAL OPTION FIGHT

1 preferable to the lawless, crafty immoral blind tiger" T favor the high license, police regu- lated saloon, as the best solution of the present prohibition agitation" said Johnt Antwine, the well known merchant.
 'I have yet to learn of the place thAt4 prohibition has been enforced. even tor a moderate degree of success without the employment of methods repugnant to the average American citizen, and of grosa wrongs inflicted by over-Healous officials.
 "The searching of homes, and places of business gives the officers an unlinn- imted power and many helpless persons are unnecessarily humfiated by having their places ransacked by ruffians posing as officers of the law. Oppression andA graft work hand in hand, and the wideh scope of such drastic measures as tha Fuller bill, gives the grafter unlimited opportunities. The saloon can and wiik
 be regulated. and I am of the firm opin-i l ion that 1t will be better from a norals as well as a business standpoint 'T am in favor of limited number oh high icenced saloons in the city of Bir-. mingham," said Otto Marx, of the hrnll of Otto Marx and company. bankerss T would not favor under any cfrcum-I stances the return of the dive of few years back, but do believe that strictly regulated saloons will be much pre> ferable to the present system of subter< fuges. evaslons, violations of the laws open and secret that have fostered s disrasnart for authority and brought fh@ law into contempt
 T would prefer a saloon where beer and light wines only could be sold, and would abolish the sale of whisky entirely. but I realize that such a plan is prac- tically impossible at this time. ThereS fore I shall vote for the open saloonS but shall insist strict regulation andz the thorough enforcement of the laws governing the same so far as is pos-. sible."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
FIVE-CENT FARE
Important Conference on Subject May
 Be Held This Week

What Is expected to be successful conference looking to an amicable ad- justment of the 5-cent car fare contro- versy between the commissioners and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will be held this week.
 The car fare controversy between the city and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has been engaging attention for several weeks. The terri tory affected is Ensley, Pratt City and wyam. The citizens in that community have made several unsuccessful efforts to get the reduction.
 Commissioners Lane. Bxum and Wealth. erly are all three interesting themselves in the question and each of the commits sioners is optimistic about the outcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
YOUNG MEN AID IN
 BOND ISSUE FIGHT
Club Will Be Organized at the Court house Next Thursday
 Night

A movement is on foot to organize a young mems club to further the interest of the bond isssue at the coming cleo tion. ...
 A meeting has been called for next Thursday evening at the circuit court rooms for the purpose of perfecting an organization. All young men who are in terested are requested to be present and assist in the effort to carry the bond issue by an overwhelming majority. At this meeting a chairman will be se- lected and a campaign committee ap- pointed. .r Volunteers will be called for to pledge days work at the polls in the inter est of the bond issue on the day of cleo tion. The meeting will be called to order
 ct 8 o'clock. --
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
HAVE PROPER MEN
 TO HANDLE FUNDS

issue," said T. c. Young, principal of the Powell school, and I hope that it will carry by an overwhelming majority. My views have been previously stated,
 but I wish to heartily endorse those who nave stood up for the bond issue, and I hope that the citizens will give the commissioners their hearty support and show them that they appreciate the com missioners' efforts to give us the best city government that we have ever had"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS
Judge Weaver Rules That Suit Club Plan Is Legitimate
 Business

Milton Anderson, a negro, charged with grand larceny for the theft of a watch from a man named M. c. Allen, was given & preliminary hearing before Judge H. B. Abernethy yesterday in the common pleas court and bound over to await the action of the grand Jury on $500 bond.
 William Fallon. charged with grand larceny for the theft of bicycle from one Cecil Sessions, was tried before Judge Abernethy and discharged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27

T favor the bond issue from the standpoint that the city should pay up it's debts." said Representative w. H. Barnard of Pratt City. Tt seems to me that the bond issue would have to come sooner or later. so why not now. It is not a question of how the deficit was created but the fact that the oity owes the money and should be in a position to pay. shall vote for the bond issue and lend all the. as sistanee 1 can to carry the measure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
BOND ISSUE IS GOOD
 BUSINESS PROPOSITION

"Yes." said M. A. Myatt of Fowlkes & Myatt T am also in favor of the bond issue. It is a good and proper business proposition to pay our debts, which have been long overdue. Some that are against this proposition say that the city should not borrow this large amount for such a long time and necessitate the payment of such heavy interest. But If this is a bad business principle I am sure that many firms are using bad principles.
 "The law allows interest upon old debts and if they are not paid within the time which the. commission desires to borrow this money for, the interest on the old debts will amount to more than the inter- est on the bonds.
 T am sure the citizens are willing to back the commission up in all of their efforts to give Birmingham a business like administration"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
Graded Union Meeting

The Birmingham graded union Cwo- mems division) will meet at 10 o'clock this morning in the First Presbyterian church. The regular courses in teacher training, both first standard ana ad- vanced standard, and pupil study and lesson construction, will be given. Les sons will then be taught in the be- glnners, primary, junior, intermediate and senior departments The mems di- vision of the Birmingham graded union will meet tomorrow evening at 6:15 in the First Methodist church. Lunch will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Monday:
 Aaron Hartsfeld of Birmingham to Miss Irene Bradshaw
 ]. w. Rogers of Birmingham to Miss Nora l.. Frlts.
 w. F. Hudson of Birmingham to Miss Abbie NJ. McCaghren.
 H. E. Vanarsdall of Bessemer to Miss Pearl Whatley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
PARK COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Planned for Tomorrow Has
 Been Postponed

The proposed meeting of the board of park commissioners to have been held tomorrow has been postponed until a later tinied
 f'sIt was announced that Chairman John L. Raul of the commission would return to the city within few days and that he would perhaps preside at the next meeting. Robert Jemison, Jr., vice chair man, will not be in the city tomorrow to preside, hence the postponement. At the next meeting of the commission several matters of importance are to be taken up relative to the park system. It 1t expected that Chairman Kaul will have secured some valuable data from New England as to park work and will offer it to the city commission for its consid- elation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27

1T am first a prohfbitionist and shall vote that way. but if we can't get pro hibition am for the open saloons" said John D. Owens.
 "I formerly lived in South Carolina under the dispensary system and my ob- servation of the many abuses in the eff fort to enforce the law convince me thoroughly that the saloon If it can be controlled is much better than the dis pensary system. I fail to see that either a saloon or dispensary Is absolutely nec- esssary, for 1t occurs to me that pres ent conditions are very promising and the law is being fairly well enforced. But. however, if we must have change | I believe the open saloon with high license and limited in number would be the least of the two evils"
 Under high license saloon with prop CT police regulation, I am convinced that the sale of liquor to minors and inebri- ates could be controlled" said Frank J. Lange of Ensley. The blind tiger is no respecter of law, and is, therefore, nc respecter of persons. Children, drunk ards, degenerates. or anybody that can produce the price is welcomed in the lair of the tiger.
 With saloon operated under the au- thority of the law, these evils could not exist, for with the sword of Damocles hanging over their heads in the shape of revocation of license for selling liquor to children, drunkards and unfor- tunates, the man that pays 5000 to do business will be mighty careful Save the boys was great cry during the last prohibition campaign. Save the boys is just as imperative today. Yes, save them from the evil influences of the blind tiger with it's gambling and other features that are nameess. If my boy goes to a saloon l can locate him, If he goes to a blind tiger he Is out of my reach. I can stop the saloonist from selling my boy; I can't stop the blind tiger. The open saloon Is to me much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
FUNDED DEBT IS
 EASIEST TO HANDLE

Jones G. Moore, campaign manager of the local option campaign, said yes terday that the bond issue was prop osition that should receive the sanction of the voters of this city
 MT. Moore Said: "The commissioners have looked into our affairs and have said they need a certain sum of money. No corporation or individual can oper- ate without money. We should allow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-27
SIMPLEST WAY OF
 HANDLING SITUATION

Ed Warren, the well known hardware dealer, said: "I am heartily in favor of the bond issue. I think it is the prop CT thing to do and I think we have the proper people to handle 1t. If the com missioners call for this issue I think they have enough business ability to know in what condition the finances of our city are in and they know what steps should be taken to remedy this prob lem. I think the commissioners are men of great business ability, of integrity and are giving Birmingham the best govern ment that can be given"