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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
PEGRAM WOULD LIKE
 FURTHER HAMPTON

q am ready to vote for the bond issue provided I can be shown that the large amount asked for is abso- lutely necessary" said B. R. Pegram of the firm of Pegram & Mead, real es- tate dealers. q also desire to know what assurance have we that the city will live within It's income in the fu- ture, in the event that the present deficit is wiped out and that a further deficit will not be created
 "The question is one of great im- portance to every citizen, so much so that snap Judgment should not be taken either for against the bond issue. Let the search light be thrown on and let all the facts be published so that the people can vote intelligently. It is certainly not a sufficient reason for me to vote for such a large amount simply because the commissioners say they need it. I am open to conviction, but it seems to me that more definite and complete information should be given out on this all important ques- tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22

The monthly statement of Comptroller Charles Abbott made to the commission yesterday, shows that the expenses of the city for the month of May were S162, ,OS2. 20 It was added to this the ac- quirement of new assets, such as equip ment and other items, the expended sum of $43,559.9l. This renders the total oper- ating expense of the city government $205, ,632 II. To offset this expense the city secured only revenues amounting to s5s'- 364 II, which renders a difference between the operating expense and the revenue $14626 "A, which is chargeable to a deficit.
 The report shows that the city secured
 from real and personal taxes the sum
 of S22, 476 D, while the sum of S5S7. 2 was received as interest on deposits and other general charges. The rent revenue of the city was s56.S4.5S, which includes the revenue from four city halls, located in the adjoining municipalities, pound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
SCHEDULE OF NEW
 FREIGHT SERVICE Announced By District Freight Agent McDOn-
 ough of Frisco

The transcontnental freight service between Birmingham. San Francisco, Los Angeles and other Pacific coast cities was inaugurated yesterday when D. F. McDc nough, district freight agent of the Frisco Lines, announced the schedules. Through freight schedules have been ar ranged as follows:
 WEST BOUND.
 From Birmingham to Los Angeles, 10 days.
 From Birmingham to San Francisco. Ii days.
 EAST BOUND.
 From Los Angeles to Birmingham. 8 days.
 From San Francisco to Birmingham, 3 days.
 The statement was made that as soon as reasonable the company would inau- gurate q through passenger service of the highest type.
 Tn a letter as to the service N. B. Beale, vice president of the Frisco in charge of freight traffic says:
 The St. Louis and San Francisco railroad organized originally with the in- tention of constructing a line through to San Francisco and operating for many years as the eastern division of the Att lanta and Pacific railroad, has made traf- fife arrangement with the Atchison, To- peka and Santa Fe railroad for trans- continental service.
 "The company operates 7Ooo miles of railroad and reaches on its own rails St. Louis, Chicago New Orleans, Kan sas City, Birmingham, Memphis and oth- CT large interior towns Within req sonable time high class passenger serv- ice Will be inaugurated."
 The letter of MT. Beale ends by say ing To the local shippers: Such recog- milton as you are willing to give us will be greatly appreciated and your interest will receive our most careful attention The new service is considered of vast importance to the Birmingham district as it slaves the time of frieght from this district to the important Pacific coasr towns largely. In addition to this the ! industrial trade between the west and Birmingham has been expanding consid- erably during the past IS months. | The inauguration of the freight serv- ice is to be followed by the more in- teresting passenger service which will give this district a better chance to get in touch with the west than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Real Esate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more weer involved, have been filed In the probate court:
 ss50o-Salle A. Streit to J. M. Donald son, 1898 acres of land in section 21, town ship IS, range west.
 $1200-Mrs Malinda Geis to W. N Swain, lot 12, block 3-C, survey of Walker Land company, in oWodlawn.
 s3150-W. T. Seibels to B. Randman ct al, lot 5, block 14S, survey of Elyton Land company, in Birmingham.
 $75o0-Birmin gham Realty company sto the Standard oil company. lots 13, IA, 15r q is and r, block 341, survey of Birming- ham.
 s3500-Henrietta M. Pool to F. J. Bar field, lot 10, block g, in R. W. Owens ad- dition to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22

ton, and at that time there was not prisoner in the county jail, not a paul per in the almshouse, nor a criminal case on the court docket. Upon my ar rival at the hotel in Oklahoma City I was seated al a table where the trav- cling men usually gather. the topic of conversation was prohibition, which at that time was served at breakfast, din ner and supper; during the discussion I repeated what I had read pertaining to prohibition in Anderson county, Kansas; the gentleman seated next to me when l spoke of the news item, in- troduced himself as State Senator Black from Anderson county, Kansas, and em- phasized the truth of the statement had read and said he would vouch. for it's being true; the travelling men seated at the table remarked, that if such conditions prevailed upon earth why have a Heaven. My reply was If Heaven was attained so easily why not have it here, they all exclaimed amen.
 Mir. Jones G. Moore in his appeal to the voters of Jefferson county, states that prohibition is an unqualified failure" and why so? Because MT. Jones G. Moore and his following make if so. He also says: Blind Tigers are now fastened upon us, Does ne not know that blind tiger is not near so dangerous as one that can see Ana in conclusion he says, that high license and well regulated open saloons are the only solution to the problem. Does he not know that well regulated sa loon is as far distant in the future ana less in evidence than the enforcement of the prohibition laws, and does ne not also know that since Birmingham has been incorporated well feSulateu saloon is something we have all adVo- cated, but never have put into eNl- dence?
 From MT. Moore's viewpoint Of req soning, prohibition does not prohibit but gives us the blind tiger From my viewpoint of reasoning. well regulated saloons do not regulate, but gives us a tiger that can see: one with Heaven in reach. the other. hell, with destruc- ton, misery and suffering. Which will you have, choose ye.
 GEORGE C. KELLEY.
 Birmingham, June 21, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
M'GEEVER WOULD START
 WITH A CLEAN SHEET

Hugh McGeever said: II am heartily in favor of the bond issue asked by the commissioners of Birmingham. It seems to me to be a plain business prop osition. There are few business men whc would conduct their business on a plan where they have to borrow money from the banks every 90 days, with lit tie prospect to pay on the principal and have to re-borrow and re-borrow. It would wear out any man to try to conduct his business on such a plan.
 "But let man start out with a clean sheet and discount his bills and keep up his credit. It occurs to me that sue cess would surely follow. I hope the bond issue will carry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
AT THE HOTELS

Henry Chandler of Clanton Is stop ping. at the Florence.
 E. M. Pinckard of Clanton Is reg istered at the Florence.
 J. M. Laurence and wife of Baltimore are in the city, staying at the Flor ence.
 P. $. Patrick of Auburn Is registered at the Hillman
 Scale Harris of Mobile is guest at the Hillman.
 L. $. Lawcaster of Russellville Is stopping at the Hillman.
 Charles R. Dent of Florence Is yis- itor al the Morris.
 Kalford Kroth of Montgomery Is stopping at the Morris.
 F.. T. Holmes of Washington is reg istered at the Morris.
 George G. Miles of Montgomery is a guest at the Metropolitan
 James Jiles of Addison, Ala, is vis- itor at the Metropolitan.
 John s. Mitchell of Vinemont is in the city registered at the Metropolitan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
PROTECT GOOD NAME
 BY ISSUING BONDS

w. Y. NJ Robertson, Jr.. Building and Loan association. said: With such de- fciency in the revenue of the city appar- ent, I do not hesitate to concur with the commission in their views on the issu- ance of bonds as the proper means to restore a balance in the citys finances The sooner we achieve a good name for our financial solidity in municipal govern ment the better, and it seems to me that the bond issue is the preferable way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
CITY'S MAY RECEIPTS $15O,OOO
 LESS THAN TOTAL EXPENSES

fees. plumbing and building permits and items of similar character.
 The expenses carried are rather heavily itemized and show that in the police de- partment the sum of s12i21. o9 was ex- pended. In protecting the city from fire the city commissioners expended s1S,o23 $ on the department headed by Chief A. Y. Bennett The operation of the health and sanitary departments cost the city heavily the largest item being the health and sanitary officers placed at sl1S0.5s.
 Street arc lights cost SS95l q and the prison expense was over Sl00o for the month Of May.
 In charities the city spent s993 66, while the interest on the general city bonds amounted to s32, PIP .5o. Interest on bills payable is placed at s7612.5o. while the item extraordinary expense such as paid on hamases case, expert accountants, ex- pense prior 10 the commission, is placed al S44, 15S II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
PRIESTS
Go Into Annual Retreat At Spring
 Hill Sunday

At the close of the services next Sun day all the Catholic secular priests Of the diocese will leave for Mobile to en- ter into the annual retreat at Spring Hill college. This is in accordance with the rules of the church., which requires all priests to spend a week in retreat or se- clusion from the outer world. The time Is spent in meditation, self-examination, spiritual readings and other exercises con- nected with the priestly order. They will return from Mobile on the following Sat church duties on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
CITY MUST STAND
 BY COMMISSIONERS

B. B. Burton, president of the Business Mems League: 'The proposal of a bond issue made by the commissioners is noth- ing more than good business judgment demands. The city is in debt just at the present and it is just as necessary that we negotiate this loan to relieve our finances as it often is for a business house to resort to the same method prac- tically when a note is made with bank We are obligated to support our commits sioners and the citizens must rally and indorse the proposition of a bond issue to meet the deficiencies in the city's reve- me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Building Permits Issued

The following building permits have been issued from the building inspector s office:
 sl520--Fred A. Thomas, to erect two story frame residence, St. Charles street. between Fourteenth and Fifteenth ave nues day labor,
 S1500-M Mrs. A. Wahla, to erect two-story frame residence. Cotton avenue, West End day labor
 $720-J. w. Scheek, to erect one-story frame building. Pine stret, North Bir- mingham, day labor.
 slCQ0-H. A. Speaker, to erect two-story frame residence. West End, day labor
 s5Qo-Mawna Toole, to erect one-story frame building, Rising Station. day labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
GOING SAYS MAJORITY
 WILL FAVOR THE LOAN

Job Going. president of the Board of Revenue: q am in favor of the bond issue which has been proposed by the commissioners of Birmingham, and from what l can hear tn. majority of the peo- pie think well of it, too. We should try to meet our obligations and the bond is- sue is undoubtedly a practicable way 10 rais the funds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
FAILURE MAY RESULT
 FROM INDIFFERENCE

If the bond issue fails to carry it will be due to the present seeming in- difference of many of our citizens who favor the measure but are apparently careless of the outcome" said Frank w. Smith. "Predictions as to the out come of elections are as uncertain as to whom a woman will marry. I firmly believe that the bond issue will carry by a good majority, but believe now is the time to get busy and work and talk for the issue. lest we be found sleep ing al our guns and the victory that is surely in sight be snatched away from us"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Wednes- day:
 Henry J. Martin of Birmingham to Miss Georgia Sumner.
 Henry c. Eickhoff of Chattanooga to Miss Ella M. Rainbow
 c. A. Miles of Birmingham to Mrs. Cora Stewart.
 J. R. Carns of Birmingham to Miss Ruby Ledbetter.
 Cecil F.. Milner of Birmingham to Mrs. Delma Lykes Wade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
PERSONALS

T. M. Todd, a prominent banker of Livingston, accompanied by W. K Pick ems, the county clerk is visiting the city for few days.
 James Hilhouse. Sr., former state mine Inspector, is rapidly recovering from his recent illness. He has postponed his trip 10 Europe and will probably spend few weeks at Atlantic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
SMALLEST METHOD OF
 MEETING SITUATION

Murray Brown, Chairman Chamber of Commerce Committee for Promotion of Wholesale Trade: q am heartily in fla vor of the plan as suggested by the com misisoners of meeting the citys obliga- tions by issuing bonds to raise the funds This is the simplest and most advisable method of securing a loan during the tenn porary embarrassment in our finances and do not see why there should be the slightest hesitancy on the part of the pub lie to indorse the plan by voting for it at the time of the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Temple Lodge Communication

Temple lodge. A. r and A. M., will meet tonight at the Masonic temple in regular communication. In addition to the usual order of business officers will be elected for the ensuing Masonic year. All members are urged to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
CITY NOT SEEKING TO
 CREATE NEW DEBT

Said Capt. John c. Smith: "This city has. in my opinion, made wise change from the aldermanic form to the com mission form of government, and as the change was made by the voters of Greater Birmng gham and the commits sion appointed by law, what is our duty to the commission and to the city?
 "The commission is not seeking to create a new debt, but to put behind us the debt they found to exist when they took charge of the city govern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Summer School We'll Attended

The summer school for teachers that Is being conducted at the High school by Assistant Superintendent c. B. Glenn is making good progress and is well at- tended. The school was instituted by the Board of Education and has created great interest among the teachers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
GEIGER. ALA.

Write, call or phone for in formation about Geiger, Ala, to. 534 Brown Marx building. Bell Main 851.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
BANNER DEATHS ARE
 SETTLED FOR S10O
Compromise Reached in Two Cases in the Circuit Court Yester-
 day

A consent judgment for sloO damages was rendered in the case of John Knight and Sam J. Gingold as administrators of the estate of Ernest Knight. against the Pratt Consolidated Coal company for the alleged death of the plaintiffs intes- tate brought by an explosion in Banner mines. the hearing being given before Judge Crow in the circuit court.
 judgment by consent for an amount of $100 was rendered also In the circuit court in the case of Belle Mears, ct al, as administrators, against the Pratt Con solidated Coal company for the alleged death of the plaintiffs intestate caused by the explosion in Banner mine.
 A verdict for $4O0 damages was awarded in the case of Walter Robertson against the Central of Georgia Railroad company for alleged personal injuries received by the plaintiff while in the employ of the defendant The case was tried before Judge c. C. Nesmith in the first division of the city court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-22
Suits Filed

Suit for 5000 damages was filed in the city court by Lewis G. Miller, pro ami, Mrs. J. Nj. c. Parks, against the South ern Asphalt company, for alleged per sonal injuries received by the plaintiff when he was thrown from bicycle by an obstruction in the nature of a pile of bricks alleged to have been negligent ly left in the middle of the street by the defendant
 Tom Alexander filed suit for S1000 dam- ages in the circuit court against J. H. Parsons, constable of precinct [, and T. J. Batson and J. N. Rogers as bonds men of the former, for alleged malicious arrest of the plaintiff caused by the de- fendant
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-10
NO MORE BACKACHE
 OR KIDNEY TROUBLE
\ Few Doses Make Kidneys Act Fine Ending Backache, Bladder and
 Urinary Misery.

A prompt cure awaits every man or woman who takes Papes Diuretie for lame back or kidney or blad- der trouble.
 The moment you suspect any kid ney or urinary disorder, or feel q dull, constant backache or the urine is thick, cloudy, offensive or full oi sediment, irregular of passage or at tended by a sensation of scalding begi ntaking Pape'S Diuretic as direct ed, with the knowledge that there is no other remedy at any price made anywhere else in the world which will effect so thorough and prompt a cure.
 Pape's Diuret;c acts directly upon the kidneys, bladder and entire uri- nary system; cleanses, yitalizes and regulates these organs, ducts and glands and completes the cure with in a few days.
 Misery in the back, sides or To ns SlCh uGdQdCuS, ueINOuoleSS, Wedkll6SS. easily fatigued, rheumatism pains, Prostatic trouble, heart palpitations. dizziness, sleeplessness, inflamed or puffy eyelids, bilious stomach, lack of energy and all symptoms caused by sluggish, disordered kidneys, simp- ly vanish. Uncomfortable urination (especially at n'ghD, smarting and discolored water and other bladder misery ends. The time to cure kid ney trouble is while it is only trou-
 ble- before it settles into dropsy, Gravel, Diabetes or Bright's Disease.
 Your physician, pharmacist, banker or any mercantile agency will vouch for the responsibility of Pape, Thomp- son & Pape, of Cincinnati, who pre- pare Pape's Diuretic-5O cents treat ment-sold by every druggs in the world
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-10
MRS. MARY. GREGOyICH.
Of Philipsburg, Montana, Tells How
 She Was Cured of Dandruff.

Mrs. Mary Gregovich, of Philips burg, Montana, under date of Nov 26, 1899, writes: q had typhoid fe- yer this summer, consequently was losing my hair terribly, and my head in places was perfectly bald. New bros Herpicide had just come into use in Philipsburg, and the doctor strongly recommended it to me. Af- ter 3 or 4 applications my hair stop ped falling out, and is coming in again quite thick. I used to be troub- led greatly with dandruff, of which l am now quite cured. Kill the dand- ruff germ with Herpicide. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10 cents in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,, Detroit, Mich. One dollar bot ties guaranteed. Bedell's Pharmacy special agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-10
} q $ < k + q F & s 4 q < ss S { } REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Reported Daily by N. Y. ROBERTS ABSTRACT co. .
 ? +. l.. Yail Treas. 7 S1y West Barraqae Street Guaranteed Abstracts
} , %+%* $ +*s,% %@+@ % I

E. P. Ladd x Co.,, to John Tyler warranty deed, SW IA, SE 1-4, see tiion IT, ', s, $500
 M. F. Dial to Mamie Graham all. Minnie Mckenzie, quit claim deed NE corner SW 1-4, SW IA, } acres section 10, ', II, $1.
 Wm. c. Jordan to Edward B. Bugg warranty deed, fri block 67, Austin & Taylor's addition, $900
 Wm. c. Wolf to Vess- Nichols, Co lots 1 and 2, block 1, F. G. Smart addition, S250.
 Pinchback Taylor to T. F. Spears warranty deed, lots l, 2 and 8, Hay cock & Shelby's subdivision of the NE IA, NE IA, section IS, 6, 9, ct al cons, $1.00.
 J. w. Monk to Blanche James. war ranty deed, lots 3 and 10, block 3l J. w. Monks addition, $125.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-10
GRATITUDE OF
 WHITE FRIENDS Negro Who Saved Chas. M. Vance From River In
 Little Rock.
WAS FORTY YEARS AGO
Came to His Assistance in Los An geles and Secured Short Sen
 tence Tor Him.

Los Angeles. Cal, Jan. 7-Aaron Grafton, a negro, has been sentenced to three years Imprisonment for the killing of John Allen, another negro last summer
 Grafton is ap Arkansas negro, and two white men came to his aid when he was friendless and in Imminent danger of going to prison for tea years. When Grafton was sentenced these white men and other persons Of the same color crowded about him, shook hands with him, patted him on the back and mingled their tears With his. In many respects it was one Of the most unique scenes ever witness ed in criminal court in this coun- ty. Gratitude was behind the friend ly acts of the white friends of Grat- ton
 More than forty years ago Grafton saved Charles M Vance from drown ing in the river at Little Rock. Vance was then four years old. His other friend is A. D. Toml;nson. whose brother he nursed night and day through a fatal illness. These two men furnished money for attor- neys to defend Grafton and remained hy his side during his trial. They sought to conceal their identities, but at the trial they were called as rep utation witnesses and their reason for aiding Grafton became known.
 The jury brought in verdict of murder in the second degree, and for that reason the judge said he could not entertain a motion for proba- ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-10
THE SCOLD'S BRIDLE.
Brutal Punishment to Which Women
 Were Once Subjected.

Were Ones Subjected.
 The prank. or scold's bridle, or gos- sips br!dle. WAS neither more nor less than a muzZle. It was in general use in Great Britain from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century, and in Scot land as well women were muZZled for certain offenses, some at least of them more imaginary than real. The instru- ment of torture even a dogs leather muzzle, is uncomfortable. How much more the scolds muzzle! It consisted, according to high authority, MT. w. levitt, of kind of crown or frame work of iron. which was locked upon the head and it was armed in front with d gag, n plate or a sharp cutting knife or point. which was placed in the poor woman's mouth so as to prevent her moving her tongue, or it was so placed that if she did move 1t or at- tempt to speak it was cut in most frightful manner With this cage up on her head and with the gag firmly pressed and locked against her tongue the miserable creature, whose sole of. lending perhaps was that she raised her voice in defense of her social rights against brutal and besotted husband or had spoken honest truth of some one high in office in her town, was paraded through the streets, led by chain by the hand of bellman, the beadle or the constable or chained to the pillory, the whipping post or market cross. to be subjected to every conceivable insult and degradation, without even the power left her of asking for mercy or of promising amendment for the future. and when the punishment was over she was turned out from the town hall or the place where the brutal punishment had been inflicted. maimed. disfigured bleeding. faint and degraded. to be the subject of comment and jeering among her neighbnrs.-London Family Her ald
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-01-10
ESCAPED WITH HIS LIFE.

'Twenty-one years ago 1 faced an awful death" writes H. B. Martin, Port Harrelson, s. c. Doctors said had consumption and the dreadful cough I had looked like it sure enough. I tried everything I could hear of for my cough, and was under the treatment of the best doctor in Georgetown, s. C., for year, but could get no relief. A friend advised me to try Dr. Kings New Discovery. l feel that owe my life to this great throat and lung. cure.' It's positive ly guaranteed for coughs, colds and all bronchial affections soc and $1.00 Trial bottles free at all druggists.