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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
SWANSON URGES
 NATIONAL AID ~'. Says United States Has the Poorest Roads of Any
 Civilized Nation

Washington. July 7.-The annual appro- priation of s2O,OoO,OOO for five years to improve the postroads and rural delivery routes of the government was urged Tn the Senate today by MT. Swanson Of Virginia. He contended that despite the amazing achievements in many directions by this country, it is notorious that the United States has the poorest public roads and highways of any civilized nation.
 MT Swanson explained that his plan would open more than 100000 miles of roads to government aid, that the states or local authorities would furnish an amount equal to that appropriated by the federal government, and that the total would be divided among the states, &C., cording to population. The bill would create a road department, consisting of engineers and capable officials to carry out the project.
 The measure, he explained, was mod elled somewhat after the Virginia state law.
 mences to bear it's fair share of the bur- den of improving our public road,' said Senator Swanson, that day will mark the beginning of the end of bad roads in this nation. The American nation would be poweress to picture through the vista of the coming years the increased health and happiness, the increases of wealth and power, and the great moral and ma- teral advance which would come to this republic upon inauguration of this great national policy.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
SENATOR FAVORS
 CITY COMMISSION Owen of Oklahoma Says the New Idea Has Nation
 al Value

Washington, July 1.-The commission form of government for municipalities was advocated by Senator Owen of Okla homa today in a speech before the Senate. The speaker took the position that such a form of government would be an agency for the restoration of integrity and efficiency and the termination of cor ruption in city, state and nation, and the overthrow of undue influence of com- merclalism in government.
 Having declared that the great problem of the present time is the restoration of quality of opportunity so that every man. woman and child shall enjoy a fair return for labor honorably and faithfully performed, the speaker considered the question in its bearing on the integrity of government.
 The commission form of government" :" said the senator, "has a national value and direct bearing upon the integrity of the election of senators because it Is an important agency in overthrowing machine politicians in municipalities The proposition of inhabitants living in cities as compared to the inha abitants of the United States is between 40 and 50 per cent, not counting towns of less than 2500 inhabitants. If corrupt government can be terminated in cities it cannot sur vive in the states or in the nation''
 The senator said the commission form of government eliminates more partisan politics in cities, towns and vinages in the government of such municipalities It
 
 itiative, referendum and recall, giving a home government popular government. Tt enables the people through the initia- tive, referendum and recall,' said the speaker, ito initiate and pass any law they want, including corrupt practices, prevents acts and veto any law they do not want, such as the grantios of fran chises of value without consideration. It enables them to recall inefficient and dis honest officials
 Senator Owen said more than 200 cities and towns have adopted some form of this improved method of city government within the last two years. He explained that the commission form of government usually understood, may be illustrated with the system adopted in Des Moines, la. The general plan is that the citizens by primary, may nominate candidates for mayor and four commissioners who shall have complete charge of town business legislative, executive and judicial Any person can be nominated by petition oi 20 citizens. The 10 candidates having the highest vote at the primary two weeks later are submitted to the citizens for an election, and the five candidates having the highest votes at this election comprise the city council with full pow CTS, legislative, executive and judicial They manage the business as completely as the board of directors could manage the business of bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08


 "A man doesn't know anything about keeping comfortabe'' she said. John knows everything in the world worth knowing, except the half dozen things he ought to know. If I went away he'd take his meals at the club or some cafe, and when I got back in September, what would he look like?
 Not having seen John after sum- mer when he had to look after himself, I was unable to say.
 And if I don't go away" the devoted wife went on, i've can have all sorts of good times.s I loathe summer resorts especially when I know how to have all the comforts of cook, delightful eli mate right here in Birmingham" What is your scheme of existence?'' I asked.
 "In the first place, buy lot of pretty, frilly, white clothes,' she answered. "I always like to look summery, and as we'll as can. The shops are full of bargains both for myself and my house, and you can believe me, I take advantage of them all After arranging my own rousseau, I begin getting the house ready. I have taken down all the heavy curtains, dra- peries and I've furnished it with the sim plicty of a Japanese dwelling. I've put away all the hot looking pictures. In my living room there's only a Snow Scene done by some Japanese artist. and an other print of a wonderful waterfall. Nothing about either of them could run the thermometer up, eh? Even a lot of books that belong to winter and the fire side I have put away. The house is as bare as the deck of a steamer and just as cool. The floors are entirely bare, all the Turkish rugs being packed up. The one spot in my house that I've spent more money on, than any other is my bathroom. I've had 1t re-enameled-the white woodwork. The tiles have been re- placed by new ones. The walls have been re-papered in airy, summer colors of cool oil-clothy looking paper. with a sea weed design for a border. I've had lots more white shelves put up and these shelves are filled with big-mouthed bottles. I adore big-mouthed bottles; they are al- ways filled with some sort of nice re- freshing things for the bath. There's witch hazel by the quart and amonia- the green kind that smells like a brand new rainstorm-and glycerine and rose water, and all sorts of lovely talcum powders besides sea salt and plain salt, and camphor and old-fashioned cologne a whole gallon.'
 Sounds more like drug store than bath room" I interrupted.
 If you mean by that" said the teller of the story, that it is extravagant. can tell you that the entire outfit didn't cost what weeks board would at Att lantic City or Bar Harbor. The electric fans, the refitting of the bathroom, the new willow chairs for the front porch. all the Dig mouthed bottles and the ham mock-the entire outlay didn't cost any thing like it. And besides. think of the pleaslir and comfort I am getting out of my investment, whereas if l had gone away to some fashionable resort, I would have spent oodles of money and wouldn't have had a good time, either. It is a case of dress parade every day at hotels, and being nice to lot of people you don't care for and never expect to care for and so what is the result? You are bored to frazzle and come homo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
LEGAL NOTICES
No. l622S

Mo- l6,22S.
 The t1ty Of Birmingham, a Municipal Corporation.
 Vs Unknown Owner, in Chancery at Blrming-
 ham. Ala
 It appearing to the register in chancery for Jef- ferson county Alabama. that city of Birmingham. a municipal corporation, has filed i'll this court list of delnquent taxes as provided by law. and that jn sad st and among the properties proceeded against III this court by said municipality is certain property described as follows Lot 5. block 5l. Ensley high ands same being taxes for the l9lD. in city of Birmingham, Ala
 Apd it further appearing to the register that the said property Is assessed to unknown owner 1t is therefore 9rdered by the register that publication be naue In The Age Herald, newspaper published in Jefferson county. Alabama. q week for four con- secutiYe weeks giving 50 days notice thereof equir Ing the unknown of the said property to plead or answer by July 2l. 1911, to the proeeedngs filed Ill ths court by said municipality (which proceedings seek to have the property sold for payment of delin- qnent taxes thereon), and if pleading setting up defense shall be filed by the of the property described within 30 days after date. then final de- cree will be rendered by the chancellor of this court adudging said property liable for taxes and direct Ing the register to sell said property for the pay. ment of the taxes charges. penalties interests and costs that charged thereon.
 Done this 9th day of April 1911.
 6-24-sa-4t J. w. ALTMAN, Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
MODERN PIRATE
 STORY UNFOLDED

Victoria, E. C., July 7.-The story of a successful battle with the pirates who footed the wreck of the Pacific Mail liner, and the recovery of much stolen silk was brought by the steamer Pro Iesilaus, which reached port from the Orient yesterday. The agent of the Pacific mail line was given the use of a small Chinese warship and q comple- ment of soldiers. When the g,ihboat approached the retreat of the looters, the pirates put out and began an at tack volley from the soldiers killed several of the pirates and the battle soon ended with the flight of the brigands They were pursued and their retreats uncovered. Much of the stolen silk and electrical equipment taken from the Asia was recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

each year declaring you will never, never go agairf''
 But ain't you tired of housekeeping all the year round?' I asked. Don't you like little respite from the daily rou- tine?
 T adore housekeeping" replied the bride of a year. T just love all the things we have to eat during the warm weather, and then I do get bit of change later, for during September John and l shall go away for two weeks and come back only more appreciative of our house and it's contents and comforts than ever before" T may suggest you for president of the Stay-at-Home club" l suggested teasingly. Life member, anyway" she replied. "f am the happiest woman on earth because I don't have to go away from home this sumner. I love my house and all the joy it gives me, and I willingly resign my summer trip to anybody who would like to take it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
LEGAL NOTICES
ro If XIX

No. 16.515 l. lne tlty Of Btrminsf sf1am, Il Municipal Corporatlon, Ns. Unknown Owner. in Chancery, at Blrming- hmm. Ala.
 It appearing to the register fin ohancery for Jef- ferson county Alabama. that city of Birmingham. a municipal corporation. has filed n this court list Of delinquent taxes provided for by law. and that in said list and among the properties proceeded against m this court by said municipality Is certain property described as follows: East half lot l, Taylor < simpson; same being taxes for the year l9lO in city of Birmingham. Ala.
 And 1t further appearing to the register that |, the said property is assessed to unknown owner, IS therefore ordered by the register that publication be made in The Age Herald, a newspaper published In Jefferson county. Alabama, once week Tor Tour con secutive weeks giving 30 days notice thereof reaur, ing the unknown owner of the said property to plead or answer by July 21 l9ll to the proceedings fled in this court by said municipality (which proceedngs seek have the property sold payment of delin- quent taxes tbereon). and If pleading setting up defense shall be filed by the owner of the property described. within 30 days after date. then fnal de will be rendered by the chancellor of this court adiudging said property liable for and direct ing the register to sell said property for the pay of the taxes. Charges penalties, interests and costs that charged thereon.
 Done this 9th day of April. 1el1
 G. -24-sa-4t J, w, ALTMAN, Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
No. 16,427.

No. 16,427. The City of Birmingham, Municipal Corporation, b vs, Unknown Owner. in Chancery. at Blrming- E ham. Ala.
 F It appearing to the register in chancery for Jef- lferson county. Alabama that city of Birmingham a municipal corporation. has filed in this court list of delinquent taxes provided for by law and that in said list and among the properties proceeded against in this court by said municipality is certain property described follows: Lot 16. block l. Oak land Heights same being taxes for the year 1910, in city of Birmingham Ala
 And it further appearing to the register that the said property is assessed to unknown owner, 1t therefore ordered by the register that publication made in The Age Herald. newspaper published in Jefferson county Alabama once week for four con fecutiye weeks. giving 50 days notice thereof. quring the unknown owner of tho said property to plead or answer by July 21. 1911, to the proceed ings filed in this court by said municipality (which proceedings seek to have the property sold for pay ment of delinquent taxes thereon), and if plead ing setting up defense shall be filed by the owner of tho property described. within thirty days after date. then final decree will be rendered by the chancellor of this court adjudging said property liable for and directing tho register sell said prop erty for the payment of the taxes charges penalties. interests and costs that are charged thereon.
 Done this 5h day of April 1911.
 6-24-sa-4t J. ". ALTMAN. Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
No. 16,148.

No. 16,14S.
 The City of Birmingham. Municipal Corporation. vs Unknown Owner. in Chancery at Birming- ham. Ala
 It appearing to the register in chancery for Jef- ferson county Alabama. that city of Birmingham. municipal corporation. has filed in this court list of delinquent taxes provided for by law and that in said list and among the properties proceeded against in this court by said municipality is certain property described follows Lots l and 3. block 142 East Lake; same being taxes for the year 1910. in city of Birmingham Ala.
 And 1t further appearing to the register that the said property is assessed to unknown owner it is therefore ordered by the register that publication be made in The Age Herald. newspaper published in Jefferson county. Alabama. week for four secutiye wees giving 30 days notice thereof requir ing the unknown owner of the said property to plead or answer by July 2l. 1911: to the proceedings filed in this by said municipality (which proceedings seek to have the property sold for payment of den quent taxes thereon). and if pleading setting up defense shall be filed by the of the property described. within 30 days after date then final de- cree will be rendered by the chancellor of this court adjudgng said property liable for taxes and direct ing the register to sell said property for the pay rlent of the taxes. charges. penalties interests and costs that charged thereon.
 Done this 9th day of April 1911.
 6-24-sa-4t J. w. ALTMAN, Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
No. l6,422.

No. 16 422.
 The City of Birmingham d Municipal Corporation
 Vs. Unknown Owner. in Chancery at Birming-
 ham, Ala.
 It appearing to the register in chancery for Jeff ferson county. Alabama, that city of Birmingham, municipal corporation has filed in this court lst o delinquent taxes provided for by law and that m said list and among the properties proceeded against in this by said municipality Is certain property described follows South 50 feet of lots 10 ana 16. block l6 North Smitheld: same being taxes TOT the year 1910 in city of Birmingham Ala. n
 And 1t further appearing to the register that the said property is assessed to unknown owner it Is therefore ordered by the register that publication be Jefferson county Alabama once week for four cen secutiye weeks giving 30 days notice thereof redr ing the unknown owner of the said property to plead or answer by July 21. 1911, to the proceedings filed in this court by said municipality (which proceedings seek have the property sold for paynnent of den defense shall be filed by the of the property described within 30 days after date then a final de- cree will be rendered by the chancellor of this court sdjudgng said property liable for taxes and direct ing register to sell said property for the pay ment the taxes. charges. penalties interests and costs that charged thereon.
 Done this 9th day of April 1911. 6-24-sa-4t J. W. ALTMAN, Register
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08

Say what you will, the most alto- gether fascinating thing in this floating old world is house-in the summer timei az Of course, if it's ones own house-then all the better: but even rented one or a borrowed one-anything is delicious at this season.
 Any old house is something to occupy ones time and if it has back porch broad enough to keep all the nice things you want to keep there and a front porch that can be furnished, like beautiful room-then you have everything which makes the foundation for homemade summer resort
 It's dandy good place to comfort you for all the trips you might have taken.
 Summer heat IS largely a question of glare. Few Of us ever feel the ther- mometer going up, unless we are out in the glare of the midday sun.
 A woman who knows declares that she has solved the question, How to stay at home and be comfortable" merely by knowing how to manipulate the light
 This same woman-she is bride of a year-told me the other day when l asked her If she was going away this summer. that she had no idea of leaving home She only got into her new house last winter and she was going to stay right there and make her husband com fortable and cool.
 That interested me.
 How was she going about making the "precious John" comfortable and cool?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
LAPS MAKE BID FOR
 COTTON BUSINESS

Houston, Texas, July 7.--What is re- garded here as the most aggressive move made by Orientals to obtain a share in the south's cotton business was put into full swing today by the chartering at Austin of d S100,Oe0 company by K. Fukushima Japanese. He is manager of the Mitsui banking house of Japan and has opened offices here. The purpose to export cotton to Asiatic countries through agencies to be established throughout the Orient These plans follow the personal visit to this country about year ago of Baron Mitsui who studied the cotton and rice business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
No. 15, ,023. The City of Birmingham, Municipal Corporation

No. 15,023.
 The City of Birmingham. Municipal Corporation. N vs. Unknown Owner. in Chancery. at Birmng. 0ham. Ala.
 H 1t appearing to the register in chancery for Jef- ,s srson county Alabama. that city of Birmingham a municipal corporation, has filed in this list of delinquent taxes as provided for by law and that in said list and' among the properties proceeded against in this court by said municipality is certain property described follows: Lot g. block 92 Avon dale; being taxes for the 1910. in city of Birmingham, Ala.
 And 1t further appearing to the register that the said property is assessed to unknown owner. 1t is therefore ordered by the register that publication be made in The Age Herald newspaper published in Jefferson county, Alabama. week for four secutive weeks. giving 30 days notice thereof quring the unknown of the said property to plead answer by July 2l, loll, e the proceedings filed in this court by said municipality (which pro- ceedings seek ot have the property sold for payment V delinquent taxes thereon), and if no pleading tfting up defense shall be filed by the owner tho property described within thirty days after ,6te, then final decree will be rendered by the chancellor of this court adjudging said property liable for taxes and directing the register sell said prop erty for the payment of the charges penalties. interests and costs that are charged thereon. Dcne this 9th day of April. 1911. 6-94-sa-4t J. w. ALTMAN. Register
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
No 16.Nnq.

No. lb,Uo9. The City of Birmingham, Municipal Corporation, vs. Unknown Owner, in Chancery at Brming- ham. Ala.
 It appearing to the register in chancery for Jeff ferson county, Alabama. that city of Birmingham. a municipal corporation. has filed in this court list of delinquent provided for by law, and that in said list and the properties proceeded against in this by said municipality is certain property described follows: Lot $. block lO Birmingham Ensley same being taxes for the year 1910. in city of Birmingham. Ala. ... .
 And it further appearing to the register that the said property is assessed to unknown owner, it is therefore ordered by the register that publication be made in The Age Herald. newspaper published in Jefferson county. Alabama. once week for four con secutive weeks giving 30 days notice thereof requr ing the unknown of the said property to plead by July 21, 1911. to the proceedings filed in this court by said municipality (which proceedings eek to have the property sold for payment of delin luelt taxes thereon), and if pleading setting up defense shall be filed by the owner of the property described within 30 days after date. then final de- will be rendered by the chancellor of this court adudgng said property liable for taxes and direct ing the register to sell said property for the pay of the taxes, charges penalties interests and costs that charged thereon.
 Done this 9th day of April. 1911
 6-24-sa-4t J. w. ALTMAN. Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-08
No. l6,4o9.

No. Is, ,429.
 The City of Birmingham Municipal Corporation, ys Unknown Owner in Chancery. Birmng- ham, Ala
 It appearing to the register in chancery for Jef- ferson county. Alabama, that city of Birmingham, a municipal corporation, has filed in this court a list of delinquent taxes as provided for by law. and that in said list and among the properties proceeded against in this court by said municipality Is certain property described follows: Lot and S. 1-2 3. block ,. 0akridge Park; being for the year 1910. in city of Birmingham. Ala
 And 1t further appearing to the register that the said property is assessed to unknown 1t is Wherefore ordered by the register that publication be fnade in The Age Herald. newspaper published in tJefferson couny Alabama. once week for four Executive weeks. giving 30 days notice thereof lluiring the unknown of the said property to kpead by July 21 1911. to the proceedings filed in this court by said municipality (which pro- ceedings seek to have the property sold for payment of delinquent taxes thereon). and if no pleading setting up defense shall be filed by the of the property described within thirty days after date. then final decree will be rendered by the chan . cellor of this court adjudging said property liable for and directing the register sell said prop for the payment of the taxes charges penalties, interests and costs that are charged thereon.
 Done this 9th day of April. 1911.
 6-24-sa-4t J. W. ALTMAN, Register,