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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-27

81 in regard to a new court house. If
a majority of the voters of the county
sign the petition the commissioners
will call a special election July II for
the purpose of voting for a new court
house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-27
Wetmore Bow Best speIIer.

Seneca, Kan, April 27.-At the SPELL
ing contest held in Seneca Harry
Hazeltine, of Wetmore, won first place,
and Ray Anderson, of Gilman town
ship, won second place. The first place
carried with it gold medal and u
banner for the school. and the second
place a silver medal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-27
Leoti Wants Court House.

Leoti, Kan, April 27.-Petitions are
being circulated in this county to pre-
sent to the county commissioners May
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-27

Save the little chicks by feeding
Purity Chick Feed. Zimmerman See
Company, 623-25 Quincy street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-04-27
BARRIER GOES UP $3.50 FEET.
High Wind Causes Him to Descend
After Reaching That Height.

Newton, Kan, April 27.-Rene Bar
rier flew $3.50 feet in the air in
biplane here today despite high
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
CHATTANOOGA ASKS
 FOR INFORMATION
Wants the Details Regarding the Big Saving in the Fire Depart
 ment Here

The hattering saving In the fire depart ment affected by President Exum, in charge of that department, and Chief A. " Bennett has attracted the attention of the commissioners of Chattanooga and an inquiry was received yesterday relative to the 5000 saved which increased the efficiency by 40 per cent.
 T. c. Batterton, commissioner of fire and police, In letter to the commits soners here said he had been advised of the saving affected by adding auto mobiles to the department and would like to have information upon the matter
 The commission of Chattanooga spoke very flatteringly of the commission work lere and said if possible the Chattanooga body would adopt the same proposition relative to the fire department in that city.
 The letter of Commissioner Batterton will be answered promptly and fully by Secretary Ryall of the commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
BAR ASSOCIATION
 AFTER MEMBERS
Law Library Will Be Moved to the First National Bank Build
 ing Saturday

According to a plan of the Bar associa- tion. which was materialized yesterday, vigorous campaign for new members Will be made in order to secure strong or eanization with which to start OH the new year. beginning August 1, after which time. incidentally, the membership ice as decided will be raised to BIO.
 It was the plan of the Bar association to appoint a committee to make can vass of the various office buildings of the city and bring more of the local attor- news into the organization, and this com mittee is made up of the following mem hers: James A. Mitchell, w. K. Terry, Fl r. Sims. R. Dupont Thompson, Charles Daugherty, Frank White, Jr., yassar Allen, M M. Ullman. l.. J. Haley and E. D. Smith, This committee will beein the campaign immediately and ex- meets to secure enough new members to make a. total enrolment of about 200.
 The executive committee of the Bar as- sociation has further decided to have the ,;brarv of the organization. which is now ,ocnnvins one of the rooms at the court house. removed next Saturday to the top
 floor of the First National bank build inu where the new home of the associa- t,on has heen furnished. Only few of the records and other matter in the way of reports will be kept in the present place of the library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
MINE EXAMINATIONS
 BEGIN HERE JULY 10
Large Class Will Be Here to Try for Mine Foremen's
 Certificates

The examinations for mine foremen certificates and those of fire bosses under the mine law of Alabama will be held in Birmingham for one week. beginning Monday. July 10, at o'clock In the after noon. This announcement was made yes terday from the offices of Charles H. Nes- bitt, chief mine inspector.
 The examinations, it was said, will be taken by the largest class of applicants that has ever applied for privileges In mine work in this state. The examina- tions will be held in the Chamber of Com merce building.
 The examinations will be held by the new board of examiners appointed re- cently by Governor O'Neal and this work will be the first that body has per formed since being named to quiz those who are ambitious to become mine fore men.
 The new board is composed of Erskine Ramsay of Birmingham, William B. Hill house of Birmingham Carl Mccormack of Ouinton, who Is the youngest mem- Der ever appointed to such responsible position: T. H. Tinney of Blocton ana I. K. Tidmore of Flat Top. Chief lnspec- tor Nesbitt is the chairman of the board. The new members of the board Of MT. Mccormack, Mir Hillhouse and MT. lid more. They are widely known in mine circles and have had long experience in the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
ALL FAVOR BOND ISSUE

'The bond issue will be voted ,upon favorably by the people in my opinion" ," said Paschal G. Shook yesterday.
 Tt is simply business-l like propo- sition to fund the debts of the city into floating one to extend over 20 or 30 years. The most telling argument for the proposition that l can suggest Is this: If a corpora ton were hopeless ly involved financially and a meeting of the stockholders developed the fact that the debts of the company could be floated as 1t Is proposed to fund those of the city of Birmingham, is there stockholder of that corpora tion who would vote against 1t? should think not. It Is the same way with the city. We are all stockh olders In the city of Birmingham Our com missioners have examined into our financial condition. They have named sum to put us out of debt. I think the stockholders of the city will vote overwhelmingly for the issue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
TAKE OUT METERS
 IN THE OLD CITY
O'COnnell Explains That Only About 40 Houses
 Will Be Affected

It was announced yesterday that B or 10 residents of South Highlands. on the water line known as the high service, who have been using water meters. will nave them discontinued July 1. The or der of the Water company affects only the residents of South Highlands, who have been given meters in the past. It was stated that the reason for discon- tinuing the meter service was the possi- bility of conflicting with a decision of the supreme court relative to the measure ment for domestic consumption.
 General Superintendent O'Connell of the Water company said yesterday the busi- ness houses of Birmingham and the resi- dents of suburbs now holding meters would be entirely unaffected by the new order. He said in all of old Birmingham there were perhaps no more than 40 meters for domestic service, which were situated on the high-service line on the South Highlands. He said the meter hold CTS In the suburbs were granted their ser vice of meters under a special franchise, and they would not be affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
AT THE HOTELS

Howard Douglass of Mcintosh Is stopping at the Morris.
 c. A. Beasley of Fayette Is registered at the Morris.
 Charles F. Douglass of Anniston is in the city at the Morris.
 MT. and Mrs. V. H. Pollard of New bern are stopping at the Florence. P. F. Dowd of Nashville Is In the city, stopping at the Florence.
 T. S. Glenn of Atlanta is stopping at the Florence.
 J. A. Hawks of Petersburg, Va, is registered at the Birmingham
 A S. Wilson of Memphis Is at the Birmingham.
 Thomas F. Ash of Knoxville, Tenn. is registered at the Birmingham.
 D. F. Farrow and wife of shelby are stopping at the Hillman.
 pr. F. M. Lawrence of Jacksonville Ala, Is in the city, stopping at the Hillman.
 Scott Maxwell of Cordova is reg istered at the Hillman.
 E. M. Evans of Coaling is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 J. B. Hubert of Annston Is in the city, registered at the Metropolitan.
 w. L. Pratt of Centrevile is at the Metropolitan. .43
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
Stone Goes to New York

George J. Stone. who has been law agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad for the past six years, with headquarters in Montgomery, will leav-a tomorrow for New York, where he will take a position with the London Guar antee and Accident company. During his connection with the Louisville and Nashville railroad Mir. Stone spent much of his time in the Birmingham district, which was part of his territory. He has great many friends here and Is man of conspicuous energy. In his new position he will have a wider field and a much larger salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
COMING TOWER|S IN VULCAN'S CLASS Has Civic Bodies Very Much
 up in the Air"
MANY REPORTS MADE
Fact That It "Nombs Back" Is What Is Worrying the Commissioners. The Matter Is Still ''in
 Statu Cue"

The coming tower from the good ship "Isle de Luzon," rendered to the city of Birmingham. occupies the odd and some what vague position of being "nombed back" Such a peculiar position sur rounding so proper a prize of the great Spanish American sea struggle, in which Admiral George Dewey displayed so rare a brand of fighting ability, has never arisen in this city before. Being 'nombed back is a figure of speech used by Sec retary Scudder Ryall of the commission and Secretary Babb of the Chamber Of Commerce, who have engaged in an ex- tended joint correspondence relative 10 what shall be done with the prize ten dered the city by the hero of the Merri- mac and that coatless orator, Richmond Pearson Hobson.
 In letter to MT. Babb. Secretary Ryau of the commission pointed out the unwil ingness of the city to pay about s2 freight on the coming tower, which was designed to dignlfy one of the parks of Birmingham. He said it was "nombeo up to the Chamber of Commerce by the commissioners.
 Secretary Babb delivered into the hands of committee of which former Mayor George W. Ward is chairman the proposition and the following tsctful re- port was made:
 MT. Babb:
 We return herewith correspondence in regard to the coming tower of the Isle de Luzon,' inclosed in yours of the 2ist.
 Your committee advises that after n. vestigating the matter thoroughly it 1s ! found that the proposition contained therein to the commissioners of this city is in regular form, and is patiently await ing reply.
 Your committee also advises that any decision of the commissioners, whatever 1t may be. in regard to this matter wnl have the backing of and moral support of the Chamber of Commerce. Yours very truly, G. WARD, Chairman"
 The commissioners in receiving the cor respondence yesterday were not over joyed to have the opinion that the propo- sition was in regular form. However, the note of MT. Babb was a proposition with in itself. It read:
 "I inclose report of the civic improve ment committee on the coming tower.
 Please observe that it nombs 1t back, 1ours truly, J. b. bAbb, secretary
 What Is the condition of the coming tower and what is meant by the pie turesque expression "nombs back Is the point worrying the commissioners. Since it 'nombs back" what shall be done?
 The commissioners have another say so on the coming tower and Commits sioner Weatherly says he would like to see and meet full-grown and life-sized coming tower the matter may be decided in such a manner as to bring the prize of Captain Hobson to Birmingham. All is dependent, however, according to the commissioners. on whether they can over- come the 'nomb back position of thS much -mooted coming tower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, were filed in the probate court Wednesday:
 s4500-W P. G. Harding to H. c. Ab- bolt. part of lot 1, block 7s4, survey of Elyton Land company.
 $16,000-C. E. Cox to Edward L. Thomas, part of lots and 8, block STA, survey of Birmingham.
 $3000-Mattie Dodge to H. W. Egg Ter, lot 4, block 1, of George D. Stone streits survey.
 $2S00-Willa J. Feenker to Mary E. Lively. lot 12. block 10, survey of Woodlawn.
 $366O-H. S. McKewea to Abigail O. Feaster, lots and ', block 2S, survey of West End Land and Improvement company.
 $4000-J. D. Lanier to F. S. Wilson, part of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section S4, town ship IS south, range 3 west.
 s125O-Paul Hoffman to J. K. McIn- tosh, lot 24, block ?, survey of East Brighton
 Sb5OO-Knight Realty company, Inc, to Mrs J. R. Allison. part of lot IA, block "A" survey of Ardis Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
DOES NOT QUESTION THE
 COMMISSIONS JUDGMENT

IL N. Morseheimer, assistant register in chancery, said: Tn every way l heartily approve of the bond issue. and should not question the good jndg ment of the commissioners in a mat ter which has been thoroughly in ,vestlgated by them and approved. The bond issue is a safe business proposi- tion and at the present time we should congratulate ourselves that we have such means of securing the funds with which to put the finances of the city on a basis of solidarity l hope the people will unanimously indorse the commissioners on this question and from what l can learn a large majority will be shown in favor of the bond is- sue following the election"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
MORE ACTIVITY IN GENERAL BUSINESS Decided Improvements in
 the Steel Trade TENNESSEE co. WORK Understood Now That on or About July 15 Merger of Two Large
 Alabama Companies Will
 Be Effective
TENNESSEE co. WORK

l With the approach of July nearly all branches of business in the Birming- 1 ham district show signs of increasing 1 activity. While the iron market is still | dull there is a decided improvement in the steel trade This has been appre- ciable during the past two weeks. and,
 as will be seen in another column the Iron Age and the Iron Trade Review of this week report further improvement in steel.
 Most of the small industries of this
 district have been working at full ca
 pacity since the first of the year, and the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
 company in pushing work on it's great
 dam and it's by-product coke ovens has
 given employment to a large number of
 wage workers in addition to those em-
 ployed in the company's regular operat-
 ing channels.
 The Tennessee company's steel works
 and rail mill at Ensley which resumed
 operation after short shutdown will
 continue to run, it is believed the bal
 ance of the year. although no official
 statement has been made to that ef
 feet. The operation of the steel plant
 means the operation of more mines and
 more blast furnaces. It is the intention
 of the company to blow in two blast furnaces at Ensley next week-No. 5
 on July and No 1 later in the week. Five open-hearth steel furnaces are kept in steady operation.
 In addition to the coal mines already in operation Nos. [ and IA, Pratt, and -1. ,f ,tar tnrt11 ba started up immediately The new slope l at Sumter will supply coal for the coke
 ovens at Bessemer, replacing the pres ent et-Solvay coke used at Bes-
 semer In addition to these operations
 the mines already running on part time
 will be increased to full time. Coke ovens at Nos. 3, 4 and 5, Pratt.
 and also 400 ovens at the big coke plant at Pratt City, also 150 ovens at No 3 and No. furnaces at Bessemer
 will be started ..#.....-
 Work at Ore Mines No. 1 and No. g.
 Nruscoda, and No. g. Fossil, will be re- sumed.
 The construction of the huge coal wash CT at No. 13 mines is progressing. This
 washer plant will cost upwards of a00,- GOO.
 Outside of the Tennessee company's operations are several industrial matters of public interest. One Is the merger of the Southern Iron and Steel company and the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company. The consolidation plans having been agreed to by various parties at in- terest. 1t remains now for majority of the bondholders to deposit their bonds
 with certain designated Repositories. It is understood that on or about July 15, or
 at any rate, before the end of July, the merger will be in effect.
 The other large industrial business
 pending is the sale of the Dimmick Pipe
 works at North Birmingham to the
 United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foun- dry company. The prospective purchasers | of this large plant have, 1t is stated, agreed to the terms of the creditors com
 mittee, and final action on the part of
 the directors of the United States Cast Iron Pipe concern Is expected this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
DEFICIT MUST BE
 MADE UP SOME TIME q

W. D. Nesbitt said: T strongly favor the bond issue
 After carefully analysing the cfty's accounts our commis ssioners to whom we have entrusted the control of the city's business and in whom. we have confidence. tell us that large deficit exists. This must. at some time, be paid.
 While money is easy and bonds can. therefore be advanta gaously placed, it is good business judgment to put our indebtedness in such form that we may not later subject ourselves to the pos sibility of high interest rates on short loans; or, on account of a floating debt, be unable to use the funds necessary for operating the city's daily business most economically.
 "rhe bond Issue does not Increase the citys debt; the debt already exists, be- ing previously created The issue Of bonds should put the debt in the most economical and satisfactory form for final payment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

Will Kelly, charged with grand larceny, was tried before Judge Samuel L. Weav- CT In the first division of the criminal court and discharged
 The case against Will Thomas, charged with burglary and grand larceny, was also taken up before the criminal court and the defendant was convicted
 In the case against Gus Henderson, charged with assault with intent to mur- der, tried in the criminal court. the jury had not reached a verdict late in the evening.
 The first division of the criminal court was occupied with hearing the case against Will Hawkins. charged with bur glary and grand larceny. The testimony will probably be finished this morning.
 Lindy Vandiver. charged with killing R. B. Hare, was taken up for preliminary hearing before Judge H. B. Abernethy in the second division of the common pleas court yesterday and passed until July r.
 Bessie Crow was fined 8 and costs by Judge Abernethy in the common pleas court on a charge of vagrancy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
GREAT CONFIDENCE IN
 WISDOM OF COMMISSION

John G. Bradley, clerk of the crim- inal court, said: T realize fully the importance of indorsing the bond is- sue proposed by the commissioners be- cause it means that we will uphold that form of government which we have newly chosen I have the greatest con- fideuce in the honesty, integrity and wisdom of our commissioners on this question and I shall heartily lend my support toward carrying the bond is1 sue election. Unquestionably we need to put the city on a sound financial basis and the bond Issue is a simple and practicable way of securing the loan, which we will need for this pur- pose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
ADJUSTMENTS
Reception Matinee Today

The announcement made several days ago that the members of the Schiller company now appearing at the Bijou would hold A reception after the matnee this afternoon created a great amount of
 interest among theatregoers and the ada vance sale of seats has been the largest of any matinee this season. --rmingham has a warm place In it's heart for these clever artists who have been the means of giving patrons of the Biiou excellent dramatic entertainment during the sum- mer season, and although they regret to see their favorites depart they arc desirous of giving them a great ovation, and all indicated their desire to make the reception this afternoon a splendid affair A number of box parties have been arranged and it Is declared thak the flower shops of the city have been doing a rushing business. The reception will be held on the stage immediately after the matinee. Seats reserved by phone 1143
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
TWO HIGHLANDS
 HOMES ARE SOLD Roberts and Erswell Resi- dences Change Hands THE TOTAL IS $43,000 Frank P. Glass Buys Roberts Home and C. C. Snider Purchases the Residence of Mrs.
 E. Erswell

Two of the most commodious and desir- situated on Quinan avenue and Twenty first street changed hands yesterday at a figure totalllng $4S.v .vJo. according to an- nouncement made in real estate circles.
 It was announced that the home of Mrs. E. Erswell, situated at sO9 South Twen- ty-first street, was sold to C. c. Snider, the tobacco merchant. for $15,5O0, 10 be occupied July 1 or thereabouts. It was also announced that the home of Mrs. David Roberts, situated on Quinlan ave- nue and Twenty first street. had been sold to Capt. Frank P Glass of the Bir- mingham News and Montgomery Adver- tser. for a sum approximatng S27, 300
 The home purchased by Capt. Frank Glass is said to be among the most beau- tfuly arranged on the interior of any home in the south. Only recently, it Is said, improvements have been made of extensive character fitting the place both from the interior and exterior to com part favoraby with any of the many handsome private residences in this sec ton. Captain Glass said yesterday that he would remove his family from Mont gomery to Birmingham as soon as possi- ble. perhaps by July 1. His family con- sists of Mrs Glass. their son, Frank P. Glass, Jr., and three daughters, Miss Christian, Miss Evelyn and Miss Louis Glass.
 Captain Glass said he was very much n1a tx,ith lie ohav of ba T3ob tc home, and while he would continue to spend a portion of his time in Montgom- cry, he would live permanently in Bir mingham with his family. The sale of the Roberts residence was made by A. A. Gambill of the firm of A. A. Gamblll X Co. He said there was perhaps no pret- tier home In the city and he considered the sale one of special significance.
 The sale of the Erswell home was mace lions. He formerly resided on the North Highlands, but removed to the South Highlands several months ago. He is widely known tobacco merchant operating a wholesale store on Twenty-thrd street and First avenue
 The Erswll residence, according to Mrs. Erswell. was built 21 years ago and oc- eupes commanding position on a knoll overlooking the city of Birmingham. It Is across the avenue from the Roberts residence, and only one block from the South Highlands car line and the Uni versity clubhouse.
 The reason for sale, according to Mrs Erswell. was that she intends to leave shortly for Europe, where her grand daughters will be placed in school They intend 10 go to school in Switzerland Mrs. Erswell expects to be away from Bir- mingham about one year.
 The two sales aggregating a neat total stimulated the local real estate market yesterday after the deals had become generally known. Locally the market has been holding up in good shape during the summer. The real estate operators as a general proposition are very optimistic over the conditions, but look for better ment within a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-29
SALES OF PERIODICALS
Kirkland, Says There Are so Many
 Magazines Choice Is Difficult

"So large number of high-class mag azines is now being published that q choice is a somewhat difficult matter. said NJ. A. Kirkland Of the Hillman news stand. ''Of the weeklies the Post and q ife' are in the lead so far as sales are concerned The demand for monthlies varies and sometimes particular maga- zine will have run for several months without any apparent cause. At the pres ent time the Cosmopolitan has the larg- est sale, owing possibly to the serial story The Grain of Dust which has attracted much attention"