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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
AT THE HOTELS

W. H. Sims, solicitor for Talladega county, was in the city yesterday at the Metropolitan. -sf P E. Kemp, roadmaster' at Anniston for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, is in the city, at the Metropolitan. Albert C. Brewster of Cedartown is stopping at the Metropolitan
 William B. Bankhead. prominent law yer of Jasper, was in the city yesterday condition around his home town was fine and all are looking for prosperous year. Howard Douglass of Mcintosh is regis tered at the Morris.
 John Bankhead, a prominent lawyer of Jasper, was in the city at the Morris yes- terday.
 T. T. Og1esby of Talladega is stopping at the Birmingham.
 D. F. Daley of Russelville is registered at the Hillman.
 J. D. Glasgow of Empire is in the city at the Hillman.
 W, P. Lay of Gadsden Is stopping at the Hillman.
 John Riley of Gadsden is registered at the Birmingham.
 E. A. Lowe of Republic Is in the city at the Birmingham.
 the Florence.
 c. H. Halsey of Huntsville is registered at the Florence
 W. D. Manasco of Jasper is in the city at the Florence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
ALLOW NO SUNDAY
 MOVING PICTURES
Weatherly Turns Down Third Re quest To Operate Places During
 Certain Hours

The third proposal of moving picture show operators that the commissioners allow them to oberate here on Sunday was turned down upon recommendation of Commissioner James Weatherly yes terday.
 The proposition was for the city to al- low one show to operate exclusively for charity, while the others were to run unmolested without any bands or other musical features to bring people inside.
 Commissioner Weatherly said, in turning down the petition, that he did so in def erence to the multitude of requests he had received from various churches, in dividuals who do not look with favor upon such step, and the general Sun day-loving citizens of Birmingham.
 Tn respect to their wishes and for the reason that the picture show men have not offered satisfactory reasons why they should be opened on Sunday. and for the further fact that l am not inclined to es- tablish such a precedent in this city, adverse the petition" said Commissioner Weatherly.
 The arguments against the opening of the picture shows consist chiefly of the fact that they would detract from the at tendance to churches and would react fur ther to the general welfare of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
A CONNUBIAL PICTURE

And further than that, the arresting of fcer testified that George had been in- carcerated at the instance of no less a parsonage than member of that regal and august body which guides the des- tlnies of our imperial city, to-wit, Judge A. o. Lane.
 He also testified that the tan-colored Mary, had been loud in her denunciation of the crude manner in which George had interrupted the Biblical injunction, Wives, obey your husbands" and had invoked his restraint of further demon- stratons.
 and insisted that although his name was George. he was still Her loving Henry" and that they were jest playing" Now, Judge Black is very patient in dealing with the frailities and follies of womankind, but Marys statement reused his ire.
 That's just the way with you people; you have your man arrested and put the officers and court to all kinds of trou- ble and then try to shield him when brought to trial. I will tax you with the costs this time. but if there is any more of this foolishness there will be something doing"
 The judge plainly showed his displeas- ure, and the next defendant, having in mind custom of his predecessor, asked for a continuance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
H. M. HICKS IS
 BADLY INJURED
Several Ribs Broken and He Is Now in Very Serious
 Condition

H. M. Hicks, white drayman, em- ployed, by Camp Transfer company, was seriously injured yesterday morning about 10 o'clock when he was thrown from the wagon, which he was driving, at the corner of First avenue and Twenty-first street. As he fell from the wagon the heavy dray ran over his chest, injuring him internally and bruis- ing him in other places.
 Hicks was coming up First avenue near Twenty first street. The wagon skidded just as he was trying to cross the street car tracks, throwing him to the ground. Before the wagon could be stopped 1t had been dragged across his body.
 He was rendered unconscious and was still in that condition when he was taken to the hospital. He afterwards regained consciousness at the hospital Upon examination it was found that he was injured Internally and that several ribs had been broken. Last night 1t was reported that his condition was very serious, but it is thought that he will recover.
 The injured man lives on Twenty third street, between Avenues and J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
BENNETT SUSTAINED
 IN SHUBERT MATTER
Commission Declares Building Un- safe and prohibits Assembling
 of Crowds There

Any lingering doubts In the minds of property owners that the Board of Commissioners would not affirm the partments was dispelled yesterday when Chief A. V. Bennett of the fire department was unanimously sustained in his condemnation of the Shubert theatre, formerly the O'Brien opera hcuse
 After looking thoroughly into the proposition of whether the theatre was sa'o or unsafe for public gatherings, and after a heated cross-fi fire of cor respondence regarding the safety of the house by realty. agents. the com missioners said in effect that the Shu- bert was dangerous and they have pro- hinlted that building being occupied as an amusement place or for the gath ering of any large crowds.
 The affirmation of Chief Bennett's recommendation is of special interest when 1t is recalled that never in the history of his administration of the fire department has any governing body refused to confirm his opinion on such matters. The comm ssoners as sumed the position that their opinion should be secondary to that of the expert fire chief and they voted &C., cordingly.
 Commissioner James Weatherly, in charge of public buildings, in casting his affirmative vote said that the fire chief was an expert in such matters ard he was in favor of sustaining him. The vote of President Exum was known beforehand to be affirmative while Judge Lane was in doubt as to the safety of the place until he looked into it personally.
 hief Bennett said last night that he was very much gratiied over the ac- ton of the commissioners IS it indi- cated that they placed confidence in the department heads.
 I would have unhesitatingly con delnned the property If l had been pos sessed of that power" said Chief Ben nett "I have been through 25 years of hazards and I know that place Is UT safe ] appreciated the heavy respon- sibIlity of the propositoin, but value human life far above any monetary consideration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
PARTY ID INVITE
 TAFTS TO SELMA
Will Be Urged To Visit Home of Senator Morgan
 and Senator Pettus

Through the efforts of Senator Johnston arrangements have been made with Pres ident Taft whereby he will meet the special committee of citizens from Selma on Wednesday, July 26, at noon, when a cordial invitation will be extended the nations chief executive and Mrs. Taft to attend the meeting of the Alabama Good Roads association, incidentally at the home town of Senators Morgan and Pet tus, which the President has often ex- pressed a great wish to visit.
 Information with regard to the ar rangement of the meeting with the Presi- dent was received by Secretary J. A. Rountree of the Alabama Good Roads as- sociation from Senator Johnston yester- day by wire President Taft will receive the Alabama delegation, which will be augmented by the senators and repre- sentatives in Congress, at Washington.
 The personnel of the committee reveals the names of some of the most promi- state, namely, Gov. Emmet ONeal, John Craft, president of the Alabama Good Roads association, and J. A Rountree, secretary; State Senator V. B. Atkins of the Dallas County Good Roads associa- tion, Earnest Lamar, c. w. Cooper, w. T. Atkins and ex-Congressman w. B. Craig
 It is understood that quite a large num- Der of citizens of Selma have volunteered to go with the delegation, which will travel in a special Pullman, and every influence will be brought to bear to se- cure the acceptance of the President and Mrs. Taft to visit the city in the heart of the black belt, especially the in- ducement of an ld-fashioned southern barbecue, with 'possum and taters, served by old black mammies.
 The party will leave Selma via Bir- mingham on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 20, and reach the Capital City the following morning. They will be joined by the two senators and nine congress- men from Alabama and the entire party will be in charge of Senator Joseph F. Johnston Great enthusiasm is felt over the proba ble acceptance of the President as he has intimated on former occasions his desire to make trip to the home town of the late Senators Morgan and Pettus, which happens to be in the very center of the black belt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
EXECUTIVE PARTY
 ID ARRIVE TODAY Officials of United States Cast Iron Pipe Go. To Be
 Here Several Days

A party of executive officers and di- rectors of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company will arrive in Birmingham this morning for the pur- pose of spending a few days looking over their properties.
 The party will consist of President l.. R. Lemoine, George B. Hayes, chairman of the board of directors; George J. Long, vice president and chairman of the ex- ecutive committee; E. C.. Fuller, director and purchasing agent, and o. c. Over holt, director.
 The party will look over the plant at Bessemer and will perhaps make an in spection of the recently acquired Dim mick plant in North Birmingham. The legal details of the recent purchase of the Dimmick plant are being arranged and the formal transfer will take place probably in the next few days.
 The officials while here will be shown many courtesies by industrial men of the district. It is stated that no significance should be attached to the visit of the of ficials as it is a purely routine visit.
 They will be here several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
CLEVELAND MEN
 SPEND DAY HERE
Party Is Inspecting Work and Plans of the Tidewater
 Company

A party of prominent financial men of Cleveland were in Birmingham yester- day en route to Mobile. They were the guests of J. M. Dewberry of the Tide water company and the Dauphin Island development projects.
 While here they were taken over the city and district by Mir. Dewberry and shown progress of work on several propo- sitions here started since they were in Birmingham last.
 Last night. accompanied by> MT. Dew berry and Forney Johnston, their attor- ney, the party left for Mobile
 They seemed to be well pleased and im- pressed with the active construction here during the summer period. and said that counted greatly in any city's expansion and growth
 The party included George T. Bishop, T. il. Ginns E. G. Tillston and George c. Craig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
C|TY'S BONDS WILL
 BE ADVERTISED Bids on Issue Will Be Re- ceived By Commission
 Next Month

At a meeting of the commissioners yes- terday afternoon President Exum report ed that advertisements had been written inserted in several leading financial papers and the local papers of Birming- ham. The advertisement follows;
 "One million three hundred thousand dollar city of Birmingham, Ala, 30-year s per cent deficiency bonds
 Sealed bids will be opened by the Board of Commissioners of the city of Birmingham, Ala, Tuesday, August 22. 1911, at D. m.
 "Favorable opinion Of standard bond att torneys will be furnished as to validity of the bonds.
 Right reserved to reject any and all bids. Full information furnished on ap- plication. CULPEPPER EXUM,
 President Board of Commissioners.
 He requested authority for the pub lcation of the advertisement, which was given. President Exum announced that a full certified account of the city's con- dtion would be appended to a circular written to give full information as to the condition of the city This has all ways been customary. The data will be given all bond houses, bank or individuals who desire to investigate the bonds of the city. It is not believed at this time that any individual investors of this city will take any of the bonds. The commissioners, however, have been i'm portuned to award the bonds to individ- ual subscribers if any should bid. At the present time no final decision has been made ns that respect.
 The city will in a few days secure the services of some prominent firm of New York attorneys to look into the legality of the bond issue and report to any bond houses desiring the information. In this way 1t Is said the city can save some time in handling the sales. The commissioners have requested some financial houses in New York to nominate a firm of lawyers who would be suitable to the banks with out the bidders being forced to have the issue investigated after bids were sent in and ready for acceptance.
 The indications are that the bonds will be bid for in lively fashion, and that the city will be in possession of the s1,3OO,- GOO with a premium before very long. It is believed that the expenses of the bond issue election and placing them on the market will be more than covered by the premium. The city will, 1t is believed, se- cure the entire amount net
 President Exum of the financial depart ment is taking personal charge of the bond issue and will exercise careful scrutiny over them until they have been sold. He has already conferred with va rious bankers and is In possession of 8 great deal of data relative to conditions, prices and other facts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
REFUSES TO LET
 HER NAME BE USED But Tells of Experience With Wilson's Freckle Cream

A young lady who recently sent an order to us, requesting that we send by registered mail two full size boxes of our Wilson's Freckle Cream to friend in Morris. Minn., said: When I saw her in New York she was delighted to know that there was something that would really remove freckles. I have used your cream for three years, and find it extremely satisfactory, but you mustn't use my name"
 Profit by this young lady's experience. Try a soc jar of Wilson's Freckle Cream at our risk. We guarantee that 1t will remove freckles, pimples and black heads. If your druggist hasn't got it, order direct from the Wilson Freckle Cream Company, Charleston s. c. h. close Soc and we will send you full size jar. It is a mild bleach and complex ion cream combined. It drives out the impurities and leaves the skin fair and soft as velvet Sold by Jacobs drug store, 1904 Second avenue special agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers. in which amounts of $1000 or more were involved, were filed in the probate court Tuesday,:
 $15OO-A. H. Benners to Miss Matte K Stobert, lot l, block 13 survey of Ben dale.
 4o0-Birmingham Realty company tc w. H. Ferris, part of lots 1 and 2, block 655, survey of Birmingham.
 Sl320-John T. Roper to Susan F. Ellard part. of the south half of the southwest quarter and the west half of the south east quarter of section %, township 16 range 1 east.
 s1200-W. H. Ferris to Kate c. Ferris part of lots 1 and 2 block 655, survey of Birmingham.
 M0O5-North Highland Land company of Pratt City to M. l.. Flowers. lots and ?, block D, survey of Pratt City.
 s5000-Eliza s. Conway to T. H. Joy ct al, part of lots 12 and 13, block 7S4, survey of Elyton Laad company
 $2250-George w. Barfield to Jessie l. Harper, lot 5. block IA survey of Avon dale.
 s1SO0-W. F. School to Frank M Ellis ct all. lot 21, survey of z. A. Parker's ad- dition to Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
HAD VERY
 BUSY DAY YESTERDAY

. The Board of City Commissioners . met yesterday morning, spent a < busy three hours and then met . again in the afternoon. ending the ' day by disposing of a vast amount < of important business.
 > In addition to discussing the Anti < Tuberculosis association request > and affirming Chief Bennett in the ( Shubert condemnation recommen- > dation. they granted the Tidewater : company rights to change certain < tracks on streets in East Lake and . in Ensley. The changes are minor. > The commission heard from vari- > ous citizens who called with topics > they desired investigated and acted < unfavorably on the moving picture : show request. In addition to this, % two Woodlawn bonds were de- < stroyed, while an advertisement < fixing August p as the date for the < sale of the A,3O0,000 was authorized. . The day was rather lively for the < commissioners, but at the end of > the two sessions more had been . done than at any recent meetings . of that body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Gives His Conclusions

In conclusion Mr. Lide points out:
 "The conclusions to be derived from this report are as follows:
 "1 Through the operation of an obso- ete, uneconomcal and unloaded power plant on the North Birmingham site, the city is suffering an annual loss, and neg lecting an excellent opportunity for sav- ing the large annual sum which it is now expending for light and power.
 '2. Since the city Is growing rapidly, and since the consumption of light and power must correspondingly increase it is apparent that the saving due to tho rapidly. Under present conditions the cost of lighting Is in direct proportion to the number of lights. whereas with a municipal plant, since a large part of the expense is fixed charges. the cost of op- eraton per lamp must decrease as the number of lamps is increased.
 '3. Since the city as a whole is made quately lighted, the reduction of the cost of lighting through municipal owner- ship, will permit of much better ilumin- ation throughout the city.
 "A. By the construction of a modern and economical power plant on the North Birmingham site, and by the judicious sale of industrial power therefrom, the city may not be able to supply it's own power free, but may assist in the indus trial development of the district by of- fering reasonable power rates, to present and prospective industrial plants.
 fr,l.. ern plant on the North Birmingham site, the city will have an excellent oppor- tunity to investigate the question of the reasonablity of light and power rates
 Tn conclusion the writer wishes to thank your commission and other of fcers of the city for their assistance and cooperation in preparing this report, and trusts that the information contained herein may be of service in reducing the current expenses of operating the city. Respectfully sumbitted.
 MARTIN J. LTDE,
 "Consulting Engineer '"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Martin Bread Bakery

Certificate of incorporation was filed in the probate court Tuesday by the Martin Bread Bakery, Inc. The company will erect plant in Birmingham for the pur- pose of manufacturing bread and all kinds of pastries and will begin business on an authorized capital stock of $750O. Officers are T. J. Grimes, president: w O. Lam ming, vice president T. J. Martin, secre- tary- and Nose Levy. treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
CONCERT TONIGHT

Nappis Band will render the following programme at East park tonight:
 March, Under the Double Eagle (WRgner).
 Selections. '"The Fortune Teller qaer- bert).
 Medley, Listen to that Jungle Band" (kelly).
 Solo, "The Holy City (by requesD, r. Nappi.
 Intermission
 Rag, Wild Cherries" (Snyder). Medley overture, Don't Take Me Home (von Tilzer).
 Waltz, Dream (PowelD.
 Medley overture, Southern Plantation Songs (Conterno)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
FIRE IN TAILOR SHOP
Damages Done To Peoples Tailoring
 Co. Early Yesterday Morning

Fire broke out in the store of the Peo- pies Tailoring company yesterday morn ing at 2:35 o'clock and before the fire department could extinguish the flames damage of between s30OO and $50oo had been done.
 The flames were all over the top floor of the building when the department ar rived on the scene. The blaze was easily extinguished by the department. large part of the damage being caused by the water
 Chief Bennett stated that the cause of the fire was unknown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19

When George Jones and his dusky spouse appeared before Judge Black at the police court yesterday, they present. ed picture of connubial bliss not often seen among the eolored population.
 George was carrying a little pccaninny in his arms and all three were spruced up to beat the band.
 To and behold, when the charge was read out against George, he was actually accused of lambasting his tan-colored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
----------------- LOCAL "SHOTS" GO
 TO TOURNAMENT

A squad of local trap shooters, R. R. Skinner, R. H. Baugh. MT. and Mrs. Carl and others, will leave today for Greensboro to engage in little tourna- ment
 Local shots are preparing for big time next week when the annual state shoot of the Birmingham Gun club will be held. The chances are that every city in north Alabama will be repre- scented, and 1t is expected that the at tendance will be large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Negro Is Badly Cut

Robert Williams, a negro man, was cut and seriously wounded yesterday aft ernoon at Twenty-fifth street and Third avenue, by an unknown negro, who made his escape before the arrival of the po- lice. The negro is in critical condition at the Hillman hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Steamship Strike Still on

Antwerp, Belgium, July 1S.-There was further rioting on the docks today. The police charged the strikers and one po- liceman was wounded. The Red Star line states they cannot guarantee the regular expedition of merchand,rA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage license was is sued from the probate court Tuesday:
 Theodore owens of Atlanta to Miss Bessie Beatrice Crow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-19

Tt should be noted that the, item of fixed charge on the additional investment is the largest item of expense in oper- ating the enlarged plant, and that If the cost of poles be reduced to s20.000 the annual net saving will be increased to S33 S04"