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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
ENSLEY POSTAL
 BANK NOW OPEN 4 Good Business Done on
 Opening Day HOLY ROLLER TRIED Large Crowd Hears the Testimony in the Case at Ensley-Other News of Interest in the
 Steel City

The postal savings bank system was in-
 augurated at the Ensley postoffice yes
 terday morning and the result of the first days business was very gratifying As the rules of the department forbid the disclosure of names or amounts, ex- cept through the department itself, no information could be obtained as to the number and amount of deposits, but it is understood they exceeded the anticlpa- ton of the officials.
 The first savings bank In the state was established in Bessemer January l, 1911, and It's success caused the department to establish the one at Ensley.
 Among the features of the postal saw ings bank are the following details: The faith of the United States is solemnly pledged to the payment of deposits; ac- counts may be opened by any person of the age of 10 or over in their own name; a married woman in her own name free from interference by her husband; no person can have more than one account at any one time; only patrons of the Ensley-Pratt postoffice can open &C., counts; only individuals may make de- posits; firms, corporations, associations or partnerships are debarred; deposits are evidenced by postal savings certificates of s1, s2, s5. S10 s2O, $50 and s1Oo denomis nations which certificates are redeemable at will: no account for less than S1 may be opened, and no person may deposit more than s100 in any one calendar month nor have more than $500 on deposit at any S1 he saved by the purchase of savings bank post cards and stamps of 1oc denomina- tion, g stamps and card may be deposited as S1; interest at ? per cent paid an- nually, no interest paid on money which remains on deposit less than a year; accounts may be withdrawn at any time by surrendering certificates properly in- dorsed.
 A depositor will be permitted to ex- change the whole or any part of his deposits in sums of s2o, $40, S60 $50, s1O0 or multiples of $1O0 up to and including $500, into United States registered or coupon bonds, bearing interest at 21z per cent per annum, payable semi-annually, and redeemable at the pleasure of the United States after one year from date of issue, both principal and interest pay able 20 years from such date in United States gold coin; postal savings bonds are exempt from all taxes, national, state
 and municipal
 There are many other admirable fea- lures attached to the system and it Is
 predicted the postal bank will prove pop
 ular with the small depositor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
CATTLE TICK GAN
 BE ERAD|CATED

Washington, June 1.-The eradication of cattle tick from the infected states in the south is entirely feasible and its disastrous effect upon the cattle industry in that section of the country can be prevented. This is the conclusion reached by the bureau of animal industry of the department of agriculture as the result of a series of investigations and experi- ments carried on during the past six years in cooperation with state authori- ties. The announcement was made to- day in a statement on "The Biology of the Texas Fever Tick" The cattle tick Is de- clared to be the greatest barrier to live stock raising in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02

English officers and the ease with which they scored goals, especially in the fifth period, caused amazement
 Summary:
 Goal-First, won by America, made by Whitney; time, 1:s9.
 Second, won by England, made by Lieutenant Edwards; Time, 1.03
 Second Period--Third, won by Eng land, made by Lieutenant Edwards; time. 5:5S.
 Third Period-No goal.
 Fourth Period-No goal
 Fifth Period-Fifth, won by Eng land, made by Lieutenant Edwards; tlme 3:12
 Fifth, won by England. made by Lieu tenant Edwards time, 1:36.
 Sixth, won by America, made by MiI- burn time, :53.
 Sixth Period-seventh, won by Amer ica, may by Milburn; time, I:56. Eighth, won by America, made by L. Waterbury; time 543.
 Seventh Period-Ninth, won by America, made by Milburn; time. 2:O9.
 Eighth Period-No goal.
 Score: America, 4 41s England, 8.
 Fouls, Milburn, Captain Chepe, Cap ;ain Wilson.
 Referee,J Joshua Crane. Jr., of Bos- ton.
 Umpires, Capt. F. w Barrett, Eff teenth Husars and A. D. Strawbridge of Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
CAUCUS ADOPTS
 UNDERWOOD WOOL
 TARIFF SCHEDULE
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 ting and rugs of cotton, proposed duty 25 per cent; existing duty 49.9S per cent.
 Small Reduction
 The proposed wool tariffs represent 8 reduction of only s13,50O,0O0 lin the reve- nues of the government, according to a statement presented to the caucus by Chairman Underwood. Imports of wool for the last year amounted to s70.774. $50, and thee democratic leaders estimate that the reduction In tariff will so stimulate importation that the first year. under the proposed duties would result in the im- portation of s130S22, GOO worth of wool
 The duties collected in the past year on woolen imports amount to s41, ,S04 549, while under the first year of the new duties 1t is figured the revenue would be $40, ,556, ,200
 is collected by the government on certain grades of wool are changed by the new bill to ad valorem duties.
 The general average ad valorem duty on manufactured wool under the pro- posed law is estimated at 42.55 per cent, while under the existing law it is figured as 90.10 per cent. The duty on raw wool under the proposed law is 20 per cent, while under the existing law it is 44.31 
 With its probable bearing upon the en- tire tariff policy of the democratic party in the future, the caucus of the House democrats to consider the Underwood bill revising the wool schedule of the Payne-Aldrich law, held the undivided attention of political Washington today.
 The fight between the advocates of free raw wool and those who favored a duty flor revenue only" was interesting enough in itself, but the advent of Will liam Jennings Bryan into the fray few days ago served to stir matters up to a still higher pitch of intensity.
 There has been much comment in Washington as to MT. Bryan's purpose in demanding that the democrats vote for free raw wool and many political ob- servers take 1t to be forerunner of further activity by the NebraslSan in 1912 Whether this activity will go as far as another candidacy for the presidential nomination, or whether it will be con fined to the selection of candidate agreeable to all factions Is being widely discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
J. 5. TREASURY
 SHOWS INCREASE
Deposits Yesterday Amont- ed to $1,S15, 5,OOO,00O, a
 High Record

Washington, June 1.-The treasury made a much better showing for May than it did for April and its condition as com pared with a month ago is materially strengthened. The piling up of gold coin and bullion in the valuts continues stead fly. A little more than s1,S15 00O.oo0 was there today-the high water mark for the treasurys gold holdings.
 The governments finances begin new months business on the basis of a sur plus. Tt is small-less than S1, 0o0-but a surplus is shown in spite of nearly s3,0oO0o0 spent from the cash drawer for the Panama canal.
 Mays receipts from all sources exceeded $61, 100000 and beat April by round Sl0,- O0o,OOo. Expenditures, however, were held down to about $56OOo,OOO. some $S,oo0,e0o greater than last month.
 The variance in those two items, how ever, had little effect on the general fund. It stood today at SS6 100000, or about s1,000,00o better than a month ago, but the working balance shows a loss of ap- proximately s3,00O.000 by dropping off to S25000,0o0. This one item wavered early in the month and threatened to give some concern to treasury officials who were anxious that it should not get below s15,- 100000, which is considered the minimum consistent with the governments daily transactions.
 Corporation tax receipts which will come in this month, and promise to exceed the estimates, will add to the strength oi the treasury. The proceeds of the Panama bond sales. however, will not snow in th' accounts until July. Although bids vii
 be opened this month and awards will b
 rssde.. the government probably will no
 deliver the new securities before the mid dle of next month.
 Provided there is no marked change il the governments revenue the treasurl promises to be placed in condition whicl will continue strong until next spring when more financing may be considered.
 The mint reports for May reflect, for the first time, the new law which has cut down coinage of gold by permitting the issue of gold certificates against deopsits of foreign gold coin and gold bullion. Lit tie more than s5,O00000 gold was coined as against double that amount in April.
 Twenty new national banks came into the system during May, but they in creased the total of national bank cur rency less than s500,O00, which is taken to indicate that the contraction of circula- ton which began the first of the year has not been checked.
 Aside from the awarding of bids on the new Panama 3s, June promises no fea- lures in government finance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
INSIDE FACTS OF
 STEEL CORPORA. N
 TON EXPLAINED
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~---~-~-------------~---- nessee, Coal and Iron company" asked the chairman.
 "Yes, sir.
 "Was 1t an independent concern prior to its absorption by the Steel corpora tion?"
 Tt was independent of all other companies" MT. Gary replied, but quite dependent so far as getting a livelihood was concerned"
 "The committee has been very much impressed of the truth of that state ment," said Mir. Stanley
 MT. Gary wished to recall his answer to the question.
 MT. Stanley stated the answer could be stricken out and announced tomor- row he would interrogate MT. Gary about taking over the Tennessee Coal and Iron company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Railroad Commission

A splendid gathering of Bessemer busi- ness men greeted Charles Henderson and Frank Julian, two members of the state Trade room at o'clock today to discuss the question of union depot.
 The chairman of the meeting was Cap tain Crook, and after the reading of s communication from Frank Julian repudi- ating the rumor that the commission hao already decided the Bessemer depot mat ter members of the depot committee of the Board of Trade were called on for any data in regard to local conditions. J. A. Estis, w. P. Gum and Gardner Goodwin, composing the committee, spoke in a general way of the need of appro-
 priate and suitable passenger facilities for this city.
 President Henderson of the commission next made an apt and brief talk, wherein he explained that plans had been sub mitted by the local railroads to the for mer commission and these have not been approved by the present incumbents, pending a thorough investigation of the
 situation. His remarks were well received by those present. Frank N. Julian fof- lowed his colleague with promise of a square deal for Bessemer and repeated MT. Hendersons statement of immediate action at the next conference of the com missioners to be held at Montgomery, Monday, June 5. The meeting adjourned promptly at o'clock as the visitors had to make train connections at Birming- ham.
 Superintendent Brooks of the Louisville and Nashville accompanied the inspection party on their tour of the various pas senger stations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
COMMENCEMENT AT BESSEMER SCHOOL Exercises at Auditorium
 Very Enjoyable RAILROAD COMMISSION Greeted by Representative Gathering of Business Men Yesterday.
 Bessemer Defeats Another
 Team From Ensley
 
RAILROAD COMMISSION

Bessemer, June 1.-(Special.) .)-The com mencement exercises of the graduating class of the Bessemer High school, held at the auditorium tonight, was bril- liant and thoroughly enjoyable affair. The class, composed of James Fitzpatrick Duff Lewis, Phil Neal, Misses Amy Huey' Mary Reynolds, Fay Faulkner, Helen Lewis, Margaret Rust, Ida Winters, Lida Jones, Ethel Johnston, were seated on the stage which was beautifully decorated with smilax, ferns and class penants.
 The invocation. pronounced by Rev. l. F. Swallow, was followed by the class song, the composition of Miss Fay Faulk- ner. Miss Margaret Rust next delivered the salutatory and Superintendent Per sons announced that Phil Neal had won the highest honors of the school, and that Miss Tera Marks, whose absence from the final examination and exercises was caused by illness, would have been possible competitor for those honors.
 Mrs. J. E. Frazier of Birmingham pre- scented the signet rings offered by the D. D. c. for the best essay on the battle Of Shiloh to Miss Pauline Mckinney of the Bessemer schools and Miss Ruby Smith, son of Jonesboro.
 Dr. F. B. Dressler of the University of Alabama selected the subject, Growth and Culture," for the commencement ad- dress and built an interesting speech upon the various phases of this subject. He was followed by the valedctory address made by Phil Neal.
 Hon. G. F. Goodwin presented the di- plomas to the graduates, and after song by the class Rev. M. K. Thornton repeated the benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Class of 1911
Roll Turner's at Work

As an indication that may mean the early resumption of work at the steel plant, the roll turning department of the mill resumed operations Thursday morn ing.
 No statement has been issued so far, but those who are in position to know seem confident that the fact the roll turner's are back at work means an early resumption of the entire mill.
 It is generally expected that an official statement will be given out in the next few days regarding the possible date of resumption. No men outside of the roll turner's have been put back to work as yet, nor have any been asked to report
 However, general optimistic feeling prevails that ere long the wheels will be grinding, the whistles blowing and the steam and smoke bleching as of yore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
SANTE FE AND
 FRISCO UNITE

St. Louis, June 1.-Traffic arrange ments between the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad and the Sante Fe system for a short line service be- tween St. Louis, Los Angeles and San Francisco, which have been under way for some time, were announced tooay as perfected by Benjamin L. Wihcheii' president of the Frisco system.
 Connection with the Sahte Fe VIII De made at Award, Okla, and a freight service over the combined lines with a mileage of 20s4 miles from St. Louis to Los Angeles will be inaugurated al once. Passenger service will begin November when through limited trains will be inaugurated.
 Arrangements were made also Tor New Orleans-Los Angeles line, the southern Frisco extension from New Orleans west, making connections with the Santa Fe at Houston. Tex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
ADJUSTMENTS
"The White Sister"

In presenting "The White Sister" the classy Schiller Players are offering the best of the late dramatic hits, and that they are scoring heavily is best at tested to by the crowds that witness these performances nightly.
 It was in this excellent play by the late F. Marion Crawford that Viola AL len achieved the greatest success of her career and the Schiller Players are seen at their best In this forceful play of love and duty.
 All the members are splendidly cast and the production is correct in every detail.
 There is a performance tonight and matinee tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
SENATOR ATKINS LAUGHS
 AT EXTRA SESSION TALK

state revenues are not sufficient to meet the needs of the state, it will then be all right to discuss an extra session."
 Senator Atkins is firmly of the opin- ion that the present revenue bill should be given fair trial. He views the out look with optimism. and declares that the unlimited resources of the state should dismiss all fears from the breasts of certain people who think the state on the verge of financial calamity.
 The senator is interested In the state highway commission. He declares that the people of the state have given the greatest approval to the project. and believes that the work of the commis- sion will result in untold benefit to the state at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
WOULD PREVENT
 MARKET CORNERS

Chicago, June 1.-Directors of the Chi- cago board of trade at a secret meeting today recommended changes, which if adopted by the board will prevent manipu- lators from cornerng the market The action was the result of an investigation following an effort of dealers here to corner May wheat.
 The proposed change will be posted in the pit tomorrow and provides that in tho event a short defaults in his deliveries, the board shall appoint a committee of three to determine at what price he must settle with the buyer. It also provides that defaulter can be penalized not less than nor more than 10 per cent for dam ages to the purchaser.
 Under the recent rules the purchaser who has cornered the market can force a defaulter to settle at an arbitrary price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Clyde Fitch's Girls"

Next week the classy Schiller Players will present the best of all the late comedy successes, Girls" This humor- ous story of three bachelor girls who are confirmed manhaters and who come to New York to- make their fortunes, was offered here during the past sea- son and notwithstanding the price of seats were placed at $1.50, capacity bus mess was in order The Schiller man. agement will offer the identical Shubert production at the same popular prices. Seats are now selling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Coney at Your Elbow

East Lake park is open nightly and parties of pleasure seekers will do well to investigate. All concessions are in full operation nightly, including the al- ready famous "daffy house." a trip through which is calculated to scare the blues out of the most hopeless misanthrope. Manager Newsome is starting out to convince the public that East Lake Is an amusement resort of tone and not a rendezvous of ne'er-do- wells This fact is helping, too, as the evidences are that the popularity of the place is rapidly spreading to all classes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02

Montgomery, June 1.-(Special.)- Senator V. B. Atkins of Selma was in Montgomery Thursday and stated in brief interview that he did not believe there would be any necessity for an extra session of the legislature during the present year.
 This talk of a special session." said the senator, "is in my judgment all bosh Of course, the necessity for special session may arise next year, but do not believe that Governor O'Neal will call the legislature to- gether during the present year. The revenue bill, about which we hear so much talk, has not yet been given fair trial Let us wait until next year before stating that this bill will not bring the state sufficient funds. If by that time it has been found that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
AMERICAN WINS FIRST MATCH
 FOR INTERNATIONAL POLO CUP

New York, June 1.--The American grip on the international polo cup was given a lively shaking today by the challenging English cavalry officers who in the first of the matches for the trophy outplayed and outhit the Meadow Brook four for three-quarters of the match, only to be outridden by the defenders until the score finally stood AZ goals to in favor of America.
 As the Americans were 5 to l fa vorites, the strength of the English team astonished the big crowd and the game was replete with thrills for the greatest attendance of expert po- ioists ever seen in this country. The second match will be played Monday for neither team cared to renew hos tilities on Saturday after today's hard struggle.
 Meadow Brook scored five goals, par ticularly through the great riding of Devereaux Milburn, while Lieut.. A. Noel Edwards drove the ball four times be- tween the American goal posts, but three fouls for crossing cut each score, the Americans by a half and the Eng lishmen by full goal
 It was keenly contested game and played faster than was expected after yesterdays heavy rain Throughout the quarters of the 50 minutes of actual play the pace was set by the 
 served after the games. Among the out-of-town guests present were: Miss Smith of Memphis, Miss Donaldson of Fnsley, Miss Neal of Birmingham, Mrs. Patton and Mrs. Abel ". Gray of Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Wanted to go Home

From the New York Press.
 man calling himself Cornelius Dress- lers cost the city of New York $50 when he turned in an alarm from fire box at First avenue and Thirty-second street, which brought out a .ouble set of fire ap- paratus. the fireooat Strong from Brook lyn and the freboat New York from the Battery.
 some kind of a vehicle to take me home." he told the police of the East Thirty fifth street station, where he was taken by Patroimen Hensler apd2 Goldberg on the charge of turning in san unneeessary fire alarm. tt Tf tss2 3s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Deaths and Funerals
Lucien Cassidy Brown

The funeral services over Lucien Cas- sidy Brown, aged ? years, son of Mrs. Irene Reynolds Brown, who died Wednes- day night at 10:15 o'clock at the residence of J. r. Gillespie, 1523 Twelfth avenue, south, were held from the residence yes- terday morning at 10 o'clock. The inter- ment was at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Record Runs Are Made

The Woodlawn fire department made two runs in record time yesterday. In neither case did the damage amount to anything and the runs were some distance. The first run was to the res idence of $. c. Bernard, 4409 Avenue c and the second to the residence of Thomas Williams, Il Marietta street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Doyle Fired

New York, June 1.-Announcement was made from National league heao- quarters today that Umpire Jack Doyle hac been temporarily relieved from duty flor not knowing the rules the official announcement runs and that Robert Emslie, who has been acting as an extra umpire. would, for the pros ent. take his place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Announcements

All the pupils of the Ensley. Wylam. Pratt City and Farview schools who have been promoted to the high school will as semble at the Ensley High school Friday morning to receive their certificates.
 The Ensley nest of Owls met last night in regular session at the Red Mems han. Six new members were initiated c. N Stapp was elected past president, J. NJ Schudak, invocatur A committee was ap- pointed to secure quarters for perm anent club room.
 The Junior O. II. A. N. will meet Friday evening at the Knights of Pythias hall on Avenue E. All members urged to be present.
 The Golden Links and Brotherhood class
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Mrs. Matte Hagerman Read

Mrs. Hattie Hagerman Read, aged P years, died Wednesday morning at 710 O clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Acuff, 22lS Avenue H. Ensley. Her remains were sent for interment to Opelika yesterday. Mrs. Read is survived by the following sons and daughters: J.. H. Read of Ensley, Ed l.. Read of Bes- semer T. H. Read, J. NJ. Read and David H. Read of Panola and Mrs. W. C. Wood of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
LORIMER FACES
 ANOTHER PROBE
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Nto-s itNt tED rhOh fAUE I.b
  the nominations of the members of the subcommittee
 Then why not elect members at once by adopting the LaFollette. resolution?" asked MT. Cummins. MT. Martin replied that he thought it desirable to place the responsibility upon the standing committee on elections. The strictures which senators had directed at the standing committee was declared by MT. Stone of Missouri, to be undeserved reproach.
 After the adoption of the resolution the Senate adjourned until p. m. Mon- day.