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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-06-07
ChnrltIcs and Corrections.

Boston. June More than 1000
delegates from all over the United
States Canada, Mexico, and Cuba, are
In Boston today for the thirty-eighth
annual meeting OF the National con-
ference Of charities and corrections.
Educators, soclologists and charity
workers. Of worldwide prominenoeS
are among the speakers, including Dr.
Charles w. Eliot, John Mitchell,
JACOB A. Riis and Louis ID. Brandeis,
The sessions will continue a week,
the meetings being arranged on the
following problems:
I.aw+breakers, children, dSlnken-
ness, housing, health and recreation
and social work, families and neigh
bors, state supervision and adminis-
tratlon.
Pure milk from the best dairies In
the county can be had from the Pure
Milk Co Six cents a quart.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-06-07

Paris, June Maurice Bouvier,
premier of France. in 1905. at the
tune of the separation Of the church
and state, and later foreign minister,
dropped dead in his bank here today
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-06-07

Two appeal cases were filed in the
common pleas court this morning
from the court of Justice Charles II.
Conlcy. Robert Adkins recovered a
judgment for $4.20 against the Amer
lean Malleable Casting company, and
Dwight Phillians judgment for S405
against the same company on labor
claims. The company appeals the
cases.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-06-07
AUDITORS ADVISED
TO ADD PENALTY


In letter sent out by the state
tax commission yesterday county
auditors are Instructed 10 add "A pen
atty of 80 per cent. as provided by
law, in cases wherein incorporated
companies fail 10 make return OF
valuations or make false returrS.
Auditors In determining the value
Of property, are instructed to take int,
consideration company's capital liza
ton. as shown by the value OF stocks
and bonds, insurance carried, true
value Of real estate. personal prop
erty, the amount OF Inventory, moneys
and credits, and anything else which
might reflect valuation.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-06-07

A marriage license has been issued
to J. Il. Hogan of Green Camp and
Faye Barnhart of Prospect.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-06-07

nd-painted china. Hazen's, Ma
rion Bakery. 5-St
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-06-07

There Is a dnish 20 Glover lear or
B. Bride Flour that others do not
have. You see II in the bread.
9. Q. cd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
TELEPHONE REPORT
Commissioner Lane Holds Conference
 With the Accountants

Commissioner A. o. Lane, Comptroller C. H. Abbott and Expert Accountant Rosser entered into an extended con ference yesterday during which the South ern Bell Telephone and Telegraph com pany examination was the sole topic for consideration.
 It was said the report of the expert as to the general condition of that com pany was presented and would be ready for distribution to all the commissioners within a few days. MT. Rosser, who has been making the investigation for the city, said yesterday that he had further memoranda to incorporate in his report to the commissioners. He de- clined to make any comment upon his findings until the commissioners were in- formed.
 The anticipated report will be received with great interest here as the applica- tion., for an increase of rates has been subjected to careful scrutiny by the com ,.lssioners. It is not believed thai any formal action will be taken by the com mssioners until President Culpepper Exum returns from New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
LETAW OPENING
 GIVEN YESTERDAY
Newly Equipped Quarters in City Hall Building Are Very
 Handsome

Thousands of visitors thronged the handsome new pharmacy of Letaw Bros. which is located on the ground floor of the city hall building al their opening yesterday. The store has recently been enlarged and renovated and presents beautiful appearance with US massive and handsome fixtures, it's artistic deco rative effects and it's superb and splen- didly equipped fountain.
 Lovely cut flowers, twinnS smilaX and luxuriant palms and ferns added much to the beautiful effect. large and hand some floral design in the shape Of a huge horseshoe emblematic of good luck, was the gift of friends and well wishers of the firm.
 Shows orchestral rendered exquisite se- lections all during the day, while the crowds of ladies, children and men en- joyed the hospitality of the firm, who served ice cream, sherbet and cold drinks to all who called. MT. Letaw stated that between six and seven thousand people were served uuring the day.
 The ladies were the recipients of dainty souvenirs consisting of enameled tooth brush holders and the gentlemen were presented with handsome cigar case.
 The opening was a big success and many compliments and congra ratulatons were extended the progressive young pro- prietors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
AT THE HOTELS

Charles c. Johnson of Marion Is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 R. W. scraggers of Mobile is reg istered at the Metropolitan.
 J. H. Ables of Decatur is in the city at the Metropolitan.
 H. J. Willingham of Montgomery Is stopping at the Norris
 c. B. Smith of Montgomery is reg istered at the Morris.
 L. E. Craddock of Anniston Is in the city at the Morris.
 Henry Britton of Selma is stopping at the Florence.
 W. P. Hubbard of Montgomery is reg istered at the Florence.
 R. E. Vance of Atlanta is in the city at the Florence.
 Henry Kressel of Orange, N. J., is stopping at the Birmingham
 H. G. Fulton of Eutaw is registered at the Birmingham.
 H. J. Day of Selma is In the city at the Birmingham.
 W. T. Archer of Sheffield is stopping at the Hillman.
 Bishop E. D. Mouzon of San An tonic, Tex, is registered at the Hill man.
 Roy O'Neal of Huntsville is in the city at the Hillman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
GYPSY SMITH MAY BE HERE IN SPRING Famous English Evangelist
 To Tour America CONFERENCE HELD Meeting Called for Friday Afternoon To Arrange Monster Series
 of Meetings in Bir-
 mingham

Following recent correspondence hy the evangelistic committee Of the Pastors union, the possibility of arrangement for nous English Evangelist Gipsy Smith is now announced.
 A consultation of some representative pastors was held yesterday, and the corre- spondence read. Thereupon it was re- solved to issue a comprehensive call to all who desire to see such movement in this city to meet on Friday next at D. m. in the basement of the First Methodist church
 It was felt that the coming of Gipsy Smith to America in September affords a great opportunity for Birmingham. Ac- cording to the schedule the Gypsy will begin at Spokane September 30 and visit Portland Seattle, Tacoma. San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas. The correspond ence indicates the possibility of the Dal- las meeting being followed with one in Birmingham about March 15 next. The business arrangements necessary chal- lenge the enthusiastic support of laymen no less than the spiritual result to be achieved. Prompt decision is essential, and as steps have been taken to secure the attendance of pastors, 1t Is hoped that business men will avail themselves of the hour appointed for their convenience and attend for consultation and decision.
 The following ministers took part in the preliminary conference: The Rev. l.. c. Branscomb, D. D.; the Rev. J. S. Slayton, the Rev. w. Walker, the Rev. J. D. Ray, the Rev J. S. Foster, D. D.; the Rev. l. D. Steele, D. D.; the Rev. w. J. Caldwell. the Rev J. A Bryan, the Rev. N. Balckley, and the Rev. George Eaves, D. D. A committee to secure estimate of expenses was appointed to report on Friday night The plans require a large auditorium to accommodate not less than 5000 or 5000 persons. The cities above named have made stipulation for such accommodation and the preliminary meeting felt justified In referring the mat ter hopefully to the larger meeting now called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
LOOKING FOR WORK

cake complexion like unto those of a newly made lawn at the hands of an ann ateur gardener, while his habilaments would have delighted the eye of Nat " ills cn the lookout for a new makeup.
 The cop who interrogated the represen- tive Of the New Orleans dark and dingy 400, stated that Frank was wandering near the railway yards, where he had evident ly missed connections with box car, for he was strolling along listlessly and aim lessly as though life to him was one long sweet rest.
 Not being able to explain his mission in the city to the satisfaction of the blue coated sIeuth he was given an auto mobile ride through the city and had board provided him at the Tuck hotel.
 When he appeared before his honor yes terdey he was asked to explain his pres ence in the city, and he replied that he was looking for work"
 Do you really want to worh?" asked Judge Black.
 Vas, sah."
 f.'All right, Frank, you can work 60 days fer the city," said his honor. You will be clothed in clean blue regimentals and as a mark of distinction the order of the chain and shackle will be conferred on you as a reminder that much as you may desire to visit the scenes of your youth, or much as your whilom acquaint- ances in New Orleans may yearn TOT your aueust presence, we would have you stay the full period we have arraigned for you. Next ease.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
Letters to the Editor
Judge Weakley's Opinion

To the Editor or The Age-Heralu:
 My attention has been called to the statement that Woodawn and East Lake can have no saloons in any event. the reason given being, that by special act of the legislature the sale of liquor is prohibited within a radius of three miles of Howard College.
 In my opinion, the proposition of law thus asserted is entirely erroneous. The first statewide prohibition law of 1907, by section II, undertook to retain exist ing special or local laws, and his section was made the ground of an attack on the law by its opponents. When he Carmichael bill of 1909 was enacted t1e bill was so drafted as to constitute complete and uniform system of prohibi- tory legislation for the whole state. and instead of preserving the local and spe- cial statutes. section of the Carmichael bill expressly repealed all local and spe cial laws in conflict with its provision.
 There is a conflict as to penal clauses and otherwise between the Carmichael bill of 1909 and the act of March 1, 1881, prohibiting the sale of liquors within three miles of Ruhama Baptist church at East Lake near Howard College, and this is the act, I am informed, which is referred to in said advertisement. East Lake and Woodlawn would not be pro- tected by said special law. because 1t was repealed in August 1909, long be- fore the Smith bill was enacted.
 SAMUEL D. WEAkLEY.
 Birmingham, Ala, July 9, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
LIONS WILL GIVE
 BIG PICNIC TODAY
Parade Through Streets This Morning Will Pre-
 cede the Affair

The newly organized Order of Lions will hold their first picnic today at Ger mania park. The committee in charge has made elaborate preparations for the occasion and a most enjoyable affair is promised The exercises will commence with a grand parade under directions of Grand Marshal w. M. McCutcheon, which will rass along the principal streets of Birmingham previous to embarking for the picnic grounds. The order of parade will be:
 Grand Marshal McCutcheon mounted platoon of police, officers of the supreme grand body, officers of the grand body, ard ether grand and supreme officers, all in carriages; the Lion band of 16 pieces, a beautiful float with Miss Ruby Brandes as Liberty, carrying a large American flag the members on foot led by live lion.
 At the picnic grounds games and prize contests will be the features, and dano- ing Mil be enjoyed. A number of prom inant citizens will speak, including G. F. Kiddle c. c Nssmith, Job Going and N. L. Fort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
COCAINE VICTIMS
 SENT ID BANNER
Judge Abernethy Comments on Deplorable Condition
 of UnfOrtunates

Two women, one of them white, were sentenced yesterday to pay fine Of $ooV and serve 12 months at the farm at Ban ner mines on a charge of vagrancy by Judse Alernethy of the common pleas court
 Judge Abernethy in discussing the cases talked interestingly of the cocaine habit and it's effecta on the body. He said in part:
 .'Eoth of the women were confirmed CO., caine hends and a lighter sentence would have been useless. Even now they will 20 back to the drug as soon as they have served out their sentence.
 "rhe negro woman had been in the habit of stealing clothes from the lines in the neighborhood of where she lived, according to the evidence. As it was inn nossit le to convict her for this she be- ing a confirmed cocaine user, the charge was charged to vagrancy.
 Tt is impossible to convict a victim oi cocaine for larceny. It is medical tac' that users of this drug are not responsi- ble for what they do to get the drug. A coke fiend will do anything to get sniff of the stuff,
 ''1'hese women today were thin ant emaciated Their faces were haggard ane they were nervous. After they have peer at inc farm for a few weeks they will re- gain tteir flesh and nerves.
 "Cocaine effects the user differently from morphine. A morphine eater VIII lie up and sleep, but a coke fiend never sleeps. They are constantly on the move It differs again in that the morphine habit is curable, but the coke habit 's practically impossible to cure. 1T the victim is over 9 years of age l will ven ture to say that it is absolutely incur able.
 "The life of the average cocaine user lS five years at the most. rarely that much'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
GROCERS' CASE MAY
 YET BE DISMISSED
Understood That Bell Has Been Instructed To Ren-
 der Report

It Is probable that no further hearings will he held in the noted trust busting case of the United States against the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, The conclusion that the case will be ai- lowed to hang fire for several weeks then be dismissed Is gathered from the statement made yesterday that Robert N. Bell special examiner, will make re- port of his work which includes two sit tings to the United states court of ap- meals and that tribunal will end the liti- gation.
 MT. Bell would not comment upon the theory of a dismissal of the case yester- day as he said he was totally uninformeo as to the steps of the government and the attorneys. He said. however, that he would report what had been done to the United states court of appeals this week and that no sessions would be held in August he was sure It is gathered that Mr. Bell has been given permission to take his vacation in August. It is under stood he was instructed to render his report. .'
 The case has been progressing in rather indifferent fashion for several months As matter of fact ever since it wa; filed, there has been displayed little in- terest in the final settlement. And th7 fact that several earnest attempts have been made to allow the grocers to con- fess judgment and then have the cas- dismissed, lends color 70 the idea that the case will end in that fashion.
 O. B. Street, United States district at torney, who has been handling the case for the government, was here a few days ago and he said he could not under any circumstances discuss any suggested ne- gotiations the steps to be taken, or what the result would be. At that time, Il was gathered that Mir. Street believed the case would be tried to it's ultimate conclusion.
 The case in question is where the Uni ted States through the efforts of Hin- ton G. Clabaugh, filed a process of dis solution against the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, alleging that the associa tion was a trust, operated illegally in restraint of trade and in violation oi the Sherman act. The great majority oi focal wholesale grocers are members of the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
DULLARD MAY HEAD.
 THE LOCKWOOD CLUB
Annual Election of Officers Will Be Held on the Grounds
 Saturday

Mason J. billiard, prominent in business and social circles, is said to be slated for the presidency of the Edgewood Coun- fry club. to succeed the late Mai Frank Y. Anderson. The annual election will be held Saturday on the clubs acreage in Edcewood The announcement of nomi- nations will not be made, but in the absence of that formality 1t is rumored that MT. billiard will be elected. He is very popular, man of energy and it is said he would be an ideal president for that young but stirring organization.
 MT. Dillards and the officials of the Edgewood company and the members of the club seen yesterday were unwilling to make any statements relative to what action would be taken at the meeting Sat urday
 In addition to Mir billiard, the names of Mai. John T. Yeatman, William Wal ker. Edward Tutwier and others are mentioned for the presidency of the club.
 The stockholders at the Saturday meet ing will elect all executive officers, the board of governors, executive committee and perhaps superintendent of the build
 ing and grounds.
 The building is almost completed and will be ready for the formal opening by the end of the summer season. That oc- casion will be made memorable social function.
 The barbecue to be held Saturday will be on the club grounds in order to allow the members to absorb some idea of what they have gained in getting mem- bership in the Edgewood proposition. The lake. while not completed. will be cer- tain eventuality. The club owns over I60 acres of the choice golf grounds and | scenic spots in Shades valley. The pro nrietors of Edgewood will have special car service Saturday to take care of the officers of the club and these special cars will see that they return to the city on | time.
 | William St Clair, 8 chef of wide ex- perience, will have charge of the barbe- cue 1t will be exclusively for members | of the Edgewood Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of slooo or more were involved. were fixed in the probate court Tuesday:
 s1O,OO0-Emma E. Meadow to Laura J. Sharp part of lots IS and 19, block 6, Webb & Woods South Highland subdi- vision
 s35Oo-C. F.. Cole to Fidelity Mortgage Bond company, land in the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of sec tion 3. township IS, -ge west.
 s1O0o-Mrs. E. S. McLester, ct all, to James s. Leicester. part of lot 57 in sur vey of the property of the Mountain Ter race Land company.
 s275O-Mayry T. West to A, l.. Jemi- son, lot in survey of Charles T. Me- MiIan's addition to West End.
 s45O0 and other considerations-Laura J. Sharp to Emme E. Meadow, part of block 796 of the Elyton Land company survey. and block l in Phelan's addition to Birmingham.
 s320o-Mountain Terrace Land company to w. D. Hammet, lot GA, survey of the property of the Mountain Terrace Land company.
 slsOo-Carl Steiner to Algy Kemp part of lot ', block 30 of Joseph R. Smiths addition to Birmingham.
 s14O0-Central Realty company to Bir- 1fringham Railway, Light and Power com- pany, lots 21 22, 2S and "A, block ?, sur yey of Ensley.
 s16O0-Laura B. Barton to Eugene NJ. Blatzer, lot IS, block s. survey of Brown & Reeds addition to Brooklyn, situated in Jefferson county.
 sli4o--Iron City Realty company to Gus tav Max Jacob. lot IS. block 64 survey of the property of the West End Land and Improvement company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
INSPECT SITE 0F
 7 W0ODLAWN TANK
Citizens and Company Un- able To Get Together At
 Conference Yesterday

It was decided at the commission meeting yesterday that Commissioners Weatherly and Lane should make a per sonal trip to Woodlawn tomorrow and investigate the gas tank controversy which has arisen in that neighborhood For one hour yesterday citizens of Woodlawn and officials of the Rlrming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany spared over whether the gas tank should be placed there or not. The commissioners, who tried mediation to such a fine end in the Ensley controv ersy, had little to say while the dis cussion ragged. It was finally, however, the opinion that better decision could be formulated by looking into the loca- tion personally.
 After the citizens presented peti- tion' singed by the entire neighborhood, pointing out the fact that great realty damage would result, and very dis agreeable odor would eXude from the tank, the officials of the company were asked to present their side.
 President Ford said he was pleased beyond measure to observe that no per
 
 the discussion and he launched into a discussion of the company's side. He said the gas tank was on the lowest available point, on a creek bank, across the street from a coal and lumber yard, and to his mind was wholly unobjec- tionable Although 1t was near some residences he said it would be impossi- ble, he beleived, for it to increase fire risks in that neighborhood MT. Ford also pointed out that the controversy had been settled, he thought, but that the change in the Ensley proposition had brought to life the old arguments of Woodlawn. He said he wanted to serve the city and the people of Wood lawn well and adequately He pointed out the necessity of the gas holder.
 Commissioner Weatherly suggested the citizens taking the site near their homes off the hands of the company and among some of the citizens this was agreeable. However, one of the delegation said:
 "The Birmingham Railway. Light and we have now. I do not see that we should give them any more. If it were not for us they could not live. I am op- posed to that. I object. They make s1O to our nickle and we should not be required to do any more for them." President Ford seemed to be very much perturbed over the remark of the citizen about the spare nickels go- ing to his company and said so very plainly The discussion so far as re- suits were concerned proved useless and the adjournment was taken so the commissioners could get into other ,.Iy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-26
TRY UNIQUE PLAN
 ID RAISE FUNDS
Ladies of St. Vincent's Get Formal Permission From
 the City Commissioners

The ladies of St. Vincents intend to wage a campaign this fall to secure do- nations for the charity wards in that in slitution. Their request in it's official form was made to the commissioners yes terday as follows
 ''To the Honorable Commissioners of the a City of Birmingham:
 "Gentiemen-The Ladies of Charity of St. Nincent's hospital respectfully request the commissioners of the city of Bir- Iningham to grant them permission to make Q house-to-house canvass, leaving circulars and envelopes asking donations large small for charity wards of St. Vincents hospital; then on given day and a given hour to have all the bells in the city rung and all whistles blown 10 indicate that the collection of envelopes has commenced, one lady to collect from each hlock all envelopes, to be turned in as soon as possible to the city haitsFr other prominent place to count the pro ceeds publicly.
 They further request that no other i organization be granted the privilege of | using this scheme until they have car | ried cut the plans.
 .The date will be set later and will
 be in the early fall of this year. | THE LADIES OF CHARITY OF ST. l VINCENT HOSPITAL"
 | The request was granted promptly by
 the commissioners, and the wish expressed that the collection for such a worthy ob-
 feet would meet with widespread interest | and success.
 The ladies having in charge the plan as outlined in the request did not ap-
 pear before the commissioners, nor was there any information given of any defin- I ite time for the fufillment of the plans outlined However it Is said the collec-
 ton will be in September or October
 The commissioners if requested will take l a personal interest in the campaign.