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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08
CARSON HEADS
 THE TYPO UNION
President Henry c. West Makes Notable Address
 In Retiring

The Birmingham Typographical union held a meeting in Fraternal hall yes- terday afternoon at which officers for the ensuing year were elected, and an amount of s4Oo appropriated by the members for sending two delegates to the national convention in San Francisco.
 I. E. Carson, well known In Birming- ham. was elected the new president of the organization to succeed Henry c. West, who has filled most ably that position for the past four years consecutively.
 President West, on relinquishing the duties of the chair to MT. Carson, made an address to the members of the. union in which he set forth to some extent what has been accomplished through the activ- ities of the organization. He took oc- casion also to thank the union men for their cooperation and kindly considera- ton.
 "It is indeed gratifying to me to look back at the history of this institution dur ing the four years which have served as president" said the retiring head of the organization, land be able to say that not a difference, so far as I know. be- tween employer and employe has left a scar.
 We have fought our battles with brains and not brickbats. We have met argu- inent with argument, and as result of the friendly prosecution of our interests we are enjoying fair working considera- tions today and our wage scale. while not as good as 1t ought to be when the price of living is considered. will com pare favorably with the majority of the large unions of the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08
CHARLES SUMNER TO
 GO TO COLORADO
Birmingham Men Have Acquired Strip of Valuable Gold
 Land

Charles Sumner, 8 well known bus mess man of Birmingham, will leave Wednesday for Colorado and will be absent about six months in the ipter- est of some gold mining property of which he is one of the owners.
 Mir Sumner, Dr. w. P. McAdory, H. A. Stockmar and George B. Tarrant are joint owners of a strip of land two miles long and one-half mile wide of placer property. It Is fully equipped with hydraulic machinery for placer mining. While in Colorado MT Sumner will look solely after the property. The owners are confident that it is extremely valuable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08
LEONA WELLS IS
 UNCLE SAM'S PRIDE
Highest Paid Woman on Nations Payroll Has
 Important Duties

Washington, May 7.-(Special.)-A billion dollars is appropriated for the general running expenses of the gov ernment and other purposes at every regular session of Congress and the clerks and assistant clerks to the com" mittee on appropriations of the House and Senate have the responsibility Of preparing the various bills appropriat- ing this enormous sum.
 For the first time in the history of the government a woman has now been employed to assist in the compilation of the important work.
 Mrs. Leona M. Wells of Wyoming has. through the reorganization of the Senate, become the highest paid wom- an on Uncle Sams pay roll. From the assistant clerkship of the powerful Senate committee on military affairs she has been promoted to a similar position with the more powerful Sen ate committee on appropriations.
 Mrs. Wells has been doing mans work, not only in voting and in filling the office of election clerk in her vot- ing precinct, but as an employe of the Senate for over a decade.
 The Senate committee on military af- fairs was much written and talked about while 1t was conducting the in- yestigation of the Brownsville affray- one of the most thorough and longest investigations ever conducted in the Senate, covering a period of more than years time. The mass of clerlcal work made necessary thereby Tell 10 Mrs. Wells lot--keeping account or the hundreds of witnesses subpoenaed' computing rhe sums due for their ser vices and mileage, revising and index ing the printed hearings and other documents pertaining to the case, car' rying for each of the numerous exhibits, answering the correspondence and in- ouiries and attending to the countless other details incident to the investiga' tion.
 Many compliments were paid Mrs. Wells upon her ability in handling the work and her knowledge of the case bv members of the committee, newspa- pers, witnesses and spectators, and finally she received the substantial ap- preciation of the senate by way of an appropriation in general denciency act of $2000 for her extra clerical ser vices.
 Mrs. Wells, 32 years old. is native of Illinois; she was reared and edu- cated in Iowa and went to the Rocky mountain region in 1899. In 1900 she became secretary to the chairman of Wyoming's republican state central committee and after President McKin- lers election, in November of that year, she went to Washington to be- come clerk to the Senate committee on claims, leaving that position five years later when senator Warren left the claims chairmanship and became chairman of the military affairs com mittee, to take the clerkship she is now leaving She became 50 thoroughly familiar with the arduous duties of the claims committee that she is stil sought by attorneys and claimants when tangles arise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08
WASH TAYLOR PAYS
 HOME TOWN A VISIT

Demopolis, May 7.-(Special)--G W. Taylor. congressman from the First district, spent a few days at home this week. ,ie returned to Washington Fri day.
 c. E. Hart. manager of large real estate firm of washington, D. C., spent three days in Demopolis this week, fa- vestigating alfalfa lands.
 Demopolis Is to have a new national bank. The promoters of this institu- ton have organized and elected A. R. Smith, president, and John D. Norwood cashier. MT. Smith is president of the Electric Light and Power company and MT. Norwood is cashier of the Marx Banking company.
 The promoters have purchased ths building formerly owned by the City Bank and Trust company, which closed a year ago.
 The Fillmore cotton mills formally opened this week and work will be in good shape soon.
 John D. Norwood, Jr., the 7-months- old son of MT. and Mrs. John D. Nor wood, died Thursday of pnsumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08

The programme of the commencement exercises of the University School of Medicine, which will be held tomorrow night at the Mobile theatre, has been re- ceived here
 The oration will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. F. x. Twellmeyer, and degrees will be conferred on the graduates by pr. John w. Abercrombie, president of the State university.
 Following is the programme:
 Grand march, orchestra.
 Entrance of class of 1911, president and trustees of the university dean, faculty and assistants
 Invocation, the Rev. M. Brewster.
 Salutatory, Marcus Meyer Skinner, un- dergraduate.
 Music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08

The commissioners of Perry county have ordered an election for June 19, for a vote on a proposed issue of s10o.- 900 in bonds for building good roads in the county. -snsiderable enthusiasm for better roads has suddenly developed in Perry county and there is no doubt but that the issue will carry. The roads are to be constructed under the direction of the state highway com mission This is one of the first counties in Alabama to act under the new state law and avail itself of the advice and assistance of the newly created com mission.
 Perry is one of the very best agri- cultural counties of the state with several important trading centers. The farmers of the county have already be- gun to devirsify their crops with good result and better roads are necessary for the proper development of the agri- cultural possibilities.
 Uniontown in the southern neck of Perry county Is in the midst of the finest alfalfa region in the United States and this is coming to be a very important product. Cattle and stock are growing industries. Around Marion the lands are finely adapted to corn, cotton fine tobacco and vege- tables.
 Better roads will bring more people and a more general development of the entire agricultural section will nat urally follow.
 Alex Walker, superintendent of banks of Ala bama, was in Birmingham yes- terday. MT. Walker is eX-mayor of Florence and was appointed superin- tendent of banks under the new state law by Governor O'Neii. He has been in office a little more than one month and already the good effects of the new law are being felt.
 "The bankers of the state are giv ing the bureau and it's officials every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08
SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS
Dy WALTER HARPER.

support and much good has already been accomplished" said MT. Walker.
 "The new banking law of Alabama Is great improvement over anything we have had heretofore and provides excellent machinery not only for the protection of the banking interests but for the people. Our examiners are averaging about one bank a day in their examinations and in most cases the banks are found in a most satis- factory condition. Where we find small irregularities in manner of keeping books, in laxity of methods and other wise. we call attention to the irregu- larities and they are at once corrected.
 'I want to take this opportunity to commend the support that is being given the officials of this department and the ready response that is being given by the bankers of the state to every suggestion and order from the department.
 My department has had application for the chartering of five new banks in the state since I went into office April 2. Two of these are located in Baldwin county. One is at Vincent in cue'py couHiy dhu dHotHer IS at Rag- land, in St. Clair county"
 Gardner Greene, one of the best known young political managers in the state, spent yesterday in Birmingham His home is at Pell City. He has many friends in Birmingham as we'll as in many other sections of the state.
 l.. M. Douglas, cashier of the Traders and Farmers bank of Haleyville, spent yesterday in Birmingham on personal business. Mir. Douglas lives in one of the livest young towns in north . Alabama and manages the affairs of one of the most prosperous little banks The bank has recently moved into q new concrete building, handsomely fur nished, that would be a credit to most any town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08
Church Notice

The revival meetings which have been in progress at the Baptist church of Ely ton have met with such interest and suc- cess during the past week that they will be continued for another week. The ser vices are being conducted by the Rev. J. k. Lowery. assisted by the pastor the Rev. A. D. Glass. The Rev. Lowery is an interesting and able speaker, and has been heard with interest by those at- tending the meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08
Programme Of The State
 Medical College Commencement

Opening remarks by the dean. Rhett Goode, M. D.
 Remarks by Senator T. L. Stevens, B. B. Chamberlain and George T. Sullivan. Conferring of degrees by John W. Aber- crombie, LL. D., D. c. L., president Uni versity of Alabama.
 Music.
 Grafton. the Rev. F. X. Twellmeyer, s. J.
 Music
 Announcement of the honor roll by the dean.
 Presentation of the Bush prize by Hon. Albert P. Bush.
 Music.
 Valedictory, James Haywood Davis, M. D.
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Blue Mouse" At Bijou

"The Blue Mouse" a comedy by the late Clyde Fitch. will be the offering of the Schiller Players at the Bijou for the week beginning tonight. It is declared by leading critics throughout the country to be this great authors master effort and the success achieved during its presentation was magnifi- cent. Many theatregoers will no doubt remember the interest manifested upon its introduction here during the past season at one of the higher price thea tres, and Manager Semon is to be con- graduated upon being able to present this remarkable comedy at the popular Bijou prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08
CITY ITEMS

|, Mercy Home Meeting-The board of aanagers and the advisory board of he Mercy Home will meet Tuesday 1o:s0 o'clock at the parish house. hurch of the Advent, instead of the
 me aq, preyiously announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08
NO b|G MATTERS
 BOOKED TODAY Financial Report May Be
 Submitted VIADUCT THURSDAY
Other Matters on Tap Include Park Commission Ordinance of Com- missioner Weatherly, Which
 Is Unc0mpleted

The Board of Commissioners will meet this afternoon at o'clock for the transaction of regular business. At the meeting 1t is expected the financial re- port compiled by Special Accountant J. B. Simpson will be given to the com missioners and they will prepare to digest that report with the end in view of trying to solve the financial problem of the city. However, so many reports and promises have been made about the financial statement that is proble- matical when the statement will final ly be given to the commissioners.
 Other than a consideration of the financial question the commissioners have no topics of more than usual in- terest to take up today. The park com mission ordinance referred to Commits sioner Wea tn erly has not been drafted yet. but plans are being drawn to get that scheme to work quickly as the parks are running over with growing weeds and other detrimental shrubbery. It Is expected the park commission will be selected this week.
 While 1t cannot be foretold what action will take place at the commits sion meeting, there are no regular scheduled events so far as known.
 The various commissioners have beer looking into their departments and 1t may be that other reforms will be in stituted today or may be deferred until another day.
 Not Much Hope
 The viaduct question does not come up until Thursday, at which time Judge Lane will hear arguments from both sides. The railroad and corporate in- terests responsible for the viaduct agreement do not hold out much hope It is known that the commissioners are not bound by the agreement of the council. It is stated that the com missioners will not be swift to close up many streets and assume the ap- proach construction expense. However, Judge Lane has the sole vote on the viaduct matter and his attitude may be totally different from what is expected. Commissioner Exum is for the agree ment, having assisted in its creation. It is stated that Commissioner Weath- erly will not vote as such a course would be open to two interpretations. He believes that inasmuch as formally he was employed by the Southern Rail- way that to vote on that agreement would be somewhat like an attorney in a case, afterward becoming a judge, to pass upon his own previously con ceiyed question of right and justice.
 Weatherly May Vote
 However, if the viaduct measure re- suits in a tie between MT. Exums af- f1rmative and Judge Lanes negative Commissioner Weatherly may change his attitude and cast the deciding vote.
 The viaduct question is essentially one of speculation but the general i'm pression seems to be that the agree ment will die in the hands of Judge Lane. Although this opinion has been framed it is entirely without any com- ment from Judge Lane, who has not intimated what course he will pursue in the matter.
 After the meeting today the commits sioners will adjourn until tomorrow which is a regular meeting day so fixed by the commission laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-08

Regular meals 25c at the Albert Restaurant, POS N. 21st Street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03
THE DOCTORS QUESTION.
Much Sickness Due to Bowel oi'er-

doctors first question when con-
suited by patient is, Are your bowels
regular" He knows that SO per cent
of illness is attended with inactive
bowels and torpid liver. and that this
condition must be removed gently and
thoroughly before health can be re-
stored
Rexall Orderlies are a positive. pleas
ant and safe remedy for constpa ton
and bowel disorders in general We are
so certain Of their great curative value
that we promise 10 return the pur-
chas er's money in every case when they
fail to produce entire satisfaction.
Rexall Orderles are eaten like CANDY,
they act quietly. and have soothing
strengthening, healing influence on the
entire Intestinal tract. They DO not
purge. grippe. cause nausea. Hatuience'
excessive looseness, diarrhoea or other
annoying effect. They are especially
good for children. weak persons or old
folks. Two Sizes. IS cents and 10 cents
Sold only az our s-ore-The ReXaL
Store Mcbride & VIII Drug company,
corner Main and Center streets, ana
3s1 South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03
Grssn Mountain.

Rev. L. E. Gallagher, pastor Of the
Congregational church at Green Noun
tain. has just closed one OF the most
successful series of revival meetings
ever held in this place.
The meetings began Jan. 1. and last
ed four weeks. closing Sunday evening,
Jan. 20, at which time Mr.. Gallagher
preached an able and interesting SER
mon on the subject, THE Sin Against
the Holy Spirit" Mr.. Gallagher has
been ably assisted by Mr.. and Mrs. b.
L. Richardson, who had charge Of the
music Mr.. Richardson organized a
choir Of forty voices which accompan-
led by the local orchestra. added great
ily to the inspiration of the meetings.
Mr.. Gallagher preached some eloquent
sermons. presenting the truths Of
christianity IN clear. forcible manner
that caused great spiritual awaken
ing in this community. Those who were
already christians nave ben inspired IN
more earnest conservation to the mas
ter's service and about seventy. con-
verts were gained for Christ.
| The midweek service Of praise and
prayer is held each Wednesday even
ing. A preparatory service will be held
Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4, 1t o'clock,
jst which oil per0ot1o owj1hiu1 to- unite
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03
PROVISIONS OF THE
COMMISSION PLAN
Text of the La,v That VIII Govern Marslalto,on
After April 3.

canvass the petition and If held insuf-
ficienr the petitioners can amend to
bring il up 10 the required number. The
council must then order an election not
less than thirty days nor more than
forty days from the date Of the clerks
certificate. No primary is necessary
but candidates must file With the city
clerk the same as III vne municipal pri-
mary and the accused commissioner
can run for recollection.
Initiative.
The voters can propose and adopt
their own ordinances by presenting
their ordinance to the city clerk signed
by % per cent of The voters at The last
city election whereupon the council
must either pass the ordinance AZ pre-
sented without amendment or submit it
TO a special election. If majority OF
those voting vote for il the ordinance
IS thereby adopted and can never be
mended nor repealed except by vote of
the people.
Referendum.
No ordinance except for the inlned-
late preservation Of the public peace.
health or safety shall go into effect be-
fore ten days from the time at which X
was passed and If within that time %
per cent Of the vote cast at the last city
election flles a written protest said or
dinance is thereby suspended and must
be submitted 10 a vote Of the people
before il can become effective.
Any city operating for six years un-
der the commission plan can return to
the present plan upon petition OF
25 per cent of the voters a. the last
city election and a majority vote at
special election for that purpose.
Cities under the commission plan
shall have the power % levy park tax
not exceeding half mill and ceme-
terry TAX no, exceeding l mill and cities
may accumulate cemetery endowment
fund for perpetual care OF lots.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03
Neighborhood Notes
LamoiIla Nata.

The Lamoille Womans Club en-
tertained the Melbourne Club at the
home Of Mrs. Hillman on Thursday
sir. John Bishop returned Wednes-
day evening from Woodbury. county,
where he had been called on account
Of the serious illness Of his mother
A student from Grinnell will have
charge of the preaching services at
the church Sunday forenoon.
Mr. Arthur Mccullough returned
Monday from a months visit with his
uncle. T. H. Eaton, and family, at
Pocahontas.
The pupils of the Lamoille school
will hold an entertainment and basket
social at the school house on Friday
evening. Feb. II. The women will pro-
vide the baskets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03

hereby announce that will he a
candidate for councilman q, the COM
ing primary election. ] am in favor o.
business methods in tne mana gemert
81 city business and the observance Of
me laws thai protect the ciry's finances.
MarShaiitoXn is noted ror its efficient
water works and electric lighting sys-
tam. for its paving and broad side
walks for It's abundant shade trees.
wide lawns and beautiful homes. All
these mus, be maintained and i'm proved
f,y liberal and constructive policy.
l. DERBY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03
Auction Land Sale.

The forty acre farm Except one acre
upon which a Catholic church Is locat-
ed) belonging to the Catherine Dunn
estate. Sale at front door OF court
house at Marshalltown. Iowa. Saturday,
Feb. 4, 1911, at II o'clock a. m.
Fa r. improvements. Good soil. Farm
located northeast of ST Anthony. F. L..
Meeker, sole referee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03

pa" FArber, who is quite i'll. The sick
people are all improving except MI.
Braman and Mr.. Farber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Dunn returned
hmome from Texas Monday where they
have been expecting that Mr.. Dunns
health would improve. Instead he comes
home worse than when he went away.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03
New. Of St. Anthony.

News Of st. Anthony.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w Rhodes left last
Friday for visit with friends at ALI
ance, Neb.
Miss Dowd spent Sunday in State
Center.
Miss Rose Peshel spent Sunday at
Dillon.
Frank Wilkinson. OF Dillon. spent
Sunday at ST. Anthony.
John Mackin shipped car Of hogs
10 Marshalltown Saturday.
Thomas and Raymond Dunn arrived
from California last week. being called
nome on account of the serious illness
OF their mother. Mrs. Patrick Dunn.
r. c. Gaunt shipped car Of stock
to Chicago Sunday. and l.. L. Thomp-
son shipped two cars Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. O. Farber We're in
town this week looking after Grand
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03

with the church may see that their
names are presented. either in person
or by proxy. Sunday morning, Feb. 0,
at 1880. communion service will be
held, at which time all who may wish
to be baptized or unite with the church
either by letter or on confession Of
faith. may do so. The Sunday evening
services are as follows: Christian
Endeavor at O'Clock, led by Miss
Mabel Crimes; preaching service at
1880 will be continuation of the re-
vival meetings The orchestra will
play
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03
captured.

Sandy was having his first taste OF
life in the. African forests. Borrowing
gun, he set off one day In search OF
game. A little later his companion
spied in the distance Sandy running at
full speed for home, with huge lion
behind him, gaining at every step
Quick, Quick. Jock" he cried.
open the door! I'm bringing him
l. al;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03
MERRITT GREENE.
Councilman.

wish 10 announce my candidacy for
the office % councilman under the new
form OF city government. subject 70
the viii ~ the voters a the primaries
on March -. would respectfully re-
fer me voters 70 my record as mem
Der If the present city council,
GEORGE HERMAN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03

hereby announce my candidacy for
mayor of the city of Marshailtown.
subject TO the decision of the primary
election If elected 1 will give my best
efforts to secure an honest. efficient,
economical and progressive admins
tration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-02-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For IA ayor.

For Mayor.
I hereby announce that l will be
candidate FOR mayor of Marshallro
and invite searching inquiry as to
my record as councilman.
W. c. M'CARTEN.