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Catoctin clarion., 1911-03-30

"I flatter myself I've made a hit with
this song Er-by the way. who was
the gentleman that was moved to tears
and went out?'
"That was the composer"-London
Taller
Catoctin clarion., 1911-03-30
Savinu Money,

Mrs. Muggins-D you ever try to
save any money? Mr. Muggins-Sure.
l saved 81 today. Borrowed struck me
for IS. and | only let him have ST.
Philadelphia Record.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-03-30
Strict Golf.

"You mustn't touch the hall. Use a
stick "
How am | going to get 1t out OF
mudhole with stick? Caddy. go over
TO the clubhouse and borrow a pair OF
tongS "-PittSburg Post.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-03-30
Changed Color.

Howell-You were the dark horse In
the convention. weren't your Powell
mo. was blond jackass. - New
York Press.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-03-30
lnts of Practice.

"Junkins. your wife is the most bril-
liant conversationalist | know of
"NVell, she's had lots OF practice.
She goes to theater box PARTY two or
three times every week. ."-Chicago
Tribune.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-03-30
Timely.

HoNell-He doesn't know much.
Powell No: he couldn't tell dog
watch from cuckoo cl0ck.-Ex-
change
Catoctin clarion., 1911-03-30
CaIIinq q Bluff.

Father never smoked when ] was
your age. Will you be- able to tell that
to your SOM Willie Not aud keep
my face as straight as you do. pop!-
Puck.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-03-30

Do as well as you can today, and per
haps tomorrow you may be able to do
hetter.-Rev. John Newton.
Catoctin clarion., 1911-03-30

Knowledge and timber shouldn't be
much used until they are sslsaned.--
Holmes,
Catoctin clarion., 1911-03-30

Knowledge IL more than equivalent
u force. .-JVhnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
PEOPLES SUPPORT
 NEEDED SAYS LANE
Commission Will Never Be Success Without the Confidence
 of the Public

That the voters must stand solidly behind the, commissioners in order tc make the commission form of govern ment the success desired by its trends and anticipated by them. was the state menr by Commissioner A. O. Lane yes terday.
 He said the bond issue would un- questionably be carried but that the commission would be very much grat- flied if a large vote was cast so that there would not be any doubt as to the sentiment of the people on that inn portant question.
 He said that it was Idle to say that any commission or other governing g body conld have the right standing In the commercial world if it was doubt ful whether the people were standing squarely behind them.
 T hope sufficient interest in this mo- mentous question will be felt by the voters to bring out a great number al the polls" said Judge Lane yesterday flor there should be no doubt as to the decisiveness. of the public will, I am sure that the bond issue will carry, but I hope the vote will be heavy. The larger the vote the greater willrbe the qualification of the commissioners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
MAGAZINE
May Be Published By Chamber Ad-
 vertising Committee

The Chamber of Commerce adver- Using committee of which T. A. Weller is chairman. held meeting at the chamber headquarters yesterday morn ing and discussed the plan of month ly magazine which 1t is possible the organiza ton may publish in the near future for the purpose of devoting it's contents to the commercial and indus trial interests and advantages of this city and section
 According to such information as could be gleaned from the conference that took place among the members of the advertising committee the maga- zine would be put on a self sustaining basis and its substance have purely the cast of a ma gazine rather than trades bulletin. The committee was very deep ly impressed with the idea of the pub lication and they think that such an organ would be of the utmost conse- quence in carrying on the activities Of the Chamber of Comm cree. Further con- sideration of the subject will come up before a special meeting of the adyer- tisine committee called for next Mon day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
BARKER SURE ID WIN
 SAYS MONTGOMERY
Republican Committeeman Arrives Today to Attend
 Meeting Tomorrow

Mai. P. D. Barker, Of Mobile, na- tional committeeman of the republican party, will arrive in Birmingham this morning at SIS o'clock over the Ala bama Great Southern to attend the dis trict and county committee meeting of the republican party tomorrow.
 Major Barker will be met at the train by delegation of his constituents who have been preparing to wage a warm fight for his indorsement over J. O. Thompson for the place of national committeeman and referee of the Pres ident in Alabama. While in the city he will have quarters at the Morris hotel.
 It is understood that there will be number of prominent republicans from various parts of the state in at tendance at the meeting tomorrow.
 It is the strong belief of Judge J. H Montgomery, leader of the Barker con- stituency here, that he will without doubt receive the indorsement of the district and county voters of the re- publican ticket tomorrow. Judge Mont gomery claims that the Thompson fac tion leader. George R. Lewis, has all ready admitted in a statement published in a local paper over the date of May 15 that Major Barker is the rightful Presidents referee for Alabama and he exhibits a clipping to substantiate his contention. Consequently Judge Mont gomery expresses his belief that Ma tional Committeeman and State Ref cree Barker will be indorsed for re- election at the meeting tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
CHAMBER INVITED
 TO RIVER MEETING
Movement to Open the Coosa Will Be
 Started June 29

The Chamber of Commerce has been in vted to attend a special meeting in Montgomery on June 9 for the purpose of inaugurating movement with the view of opening the Soosa river. The invita- ton was received through Bruce Ken nedy of the Montgomery Business Mems leagLe, and has been accepted by Presi- dent Richard w. Massey of the Chamber of Commerce, who will straightway name C delegation to attend the meeting.
 The special meeting comes of much comment heard recently on the proposal of Col c. D. Fitch for erecting 14 dams with the necessary locks along the Coosa to make the stream navigabe between Gadsden and Wetumpka. The cost of the dam lock construction, would reach something like $6,500,O0o. and would mean the opening of immense agricultural and industrial regions of the state as yet un- developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
EVERY VOTER QUESTIONED YESTERDAY THINKS BOND
 ISSUE IS GOOD BUSINESS
Numerous Reasons Given Why Project Should Be Endorsed
 and Commission Sustained in Its Work

"I am heartily in favor of the bond issue" said Col. E. L. Higdon, former sheriff of Jefferson county, yesterday afternoon. Tn the first place. I do not think that the commissioners of Greater Birmingham would ask for the bond is- sue unless it were absolutely necessary. And again, everyone must pay his debts and unless Birmingham does so the city will get bad reputation in the financial world. There are great many improve ments that city the size of Birming- ham must have and to obtain these more money must be secured. We are paying interest on bonds made 25 and 30 years ago. Pass it along"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
BAN IS PLACEDON
 OD|OUS NOISES s4s The Commission Gives First Direct Order to Police
 Department

At the meeting of the commission yes tefday the police department received it's first direct instructions from the gov- erning pody. The orders were to the ef- feet that all automobile exhausts must be mufflcd in the city; that the police were to exert every energy to break up the ill-favored practice of noise-making in the downtown streets. An ordinance was introduced ano passed some time ago at the instance of President Exum aimed at the drivers who make a practice of creat- to that law so far as has been discov- cred. The commissioners. however, ex- | pressed a determination to abate the nuisance or have the owners themselves arrested.
 This action and the placing of fire extinguisliers at the disposal of the anti tuberculosis camp on Red mountain was among the most important actions taken yesterday by the commissioners. Chief Bennett said he could spare the fire ap- paratus and the order was issued im- mediately.
 President Henry L. Badham of the Country club appeared before the com missioners and requested the continus- ton of the city arc light at the entrance of the club grounds. His remarks and request were acted upon favorably by the commissioners.
 The commissioners attended to some routine matters and then adjourned until Tuesday next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
AT THE HOTELS

E. F. Holt of Montgomery is stopping at the Florence.
 Thomas S. Wadsworth of Gufport Miss, is registered at the Florence w. R. ffueron of Huntsville is visitor at the Florence.
 H. s. Brandt of Louisville is in the city staying at the Hillman.
 R. E. Riley of Albany. Ga, is reg istered at the Hillman.
 Charles M. Miles of Atlanta is a-guest at the HiIlman
 The Memphis baseball team is stopping at the Morris.
 H. Maring of Selma is staying at the Morris.
 H. G. Ashley of Mobile is registered at the Morris.
 w A. Davis of Anniston is a guest at the Morris
 George R. Moore of Montevallo is in the city staying at the Metropolitan. J. R. Walker of Decatur is staying at the Metropolitan.
 M. F. Curry of Albertville is registered at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
NO CITY WITHOUT
 MONEY CAN OPERATE

Emmet Collins of Collins & Co, wholesale merchants, said
 No city that is without money can operate. No business without money or private individual can hope to get along with its obligations without finances.
 "I have heard that Birmingham is hopelessly in debt; in fact. running be- hind every day that passes. The hon orable thing to do Is to allow the com : missioners to pay our debts, place the city on a sound business footing and then proceed to keep the city free of obligations so far as consistent
 "The satisfying of the city's obliga- tions for 30. SO or 90 days. is mani festly temporary proposition and can not last very long. In the event this city or nation should become embroiled in 9 financial hurricane like that of 1e07 and the banks should call upon the city to pay it's debts. and there was no New York financial market. what would be done? The city would be thrown into a most distressing conition and the result would be too deplorable to i'm agfne.
 ..When any city, business or indf- vidual can finance obligations for 30 years like the commission proposes to do in the case of Birmingham, 1t Is splendid business. It Is well to get affairs in shape to run that length ot time and then clean up the entire house.
 "I believe the city can be handled better if the mill stone of this pubic debt is taken from the neck, fgurative- ly speaking. of the commission. They have demonstrated. to my mind, their large ability to handle the aHalrs or the city and I hope there will not re- suit any reason to discourage them in this work. If they are given this bond issue they can render us far better service than even now. We have entered into trial of the commission plan and hope the bond issue will not be de- nied them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
ANOTHER SLEEPER
Will Be Operated on the Night Frisco
 Lines

Growing passenger business through Birmingham for the west has necessi- tated the addition of another sleeper on the night Frisco lines and A D. Light ner, general agent announced yester- day that effective July l that addition would be made.
 The new sleeper will be between New York and Memphis by way. of Bir- minsham over the Frisco lines and will be delivered here every night from Atlanta.
 The Frisco now handles a sleeper from here locally to Memphis, one from Atlanta to Memphis, and the New York sleeper makes up the three to be in operation within very few days. The traffic arrangements for the sleepers are between the Frisco lines, the Sea board Air Line and the Southern Rail- way company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
 NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS
Will Be Borrowed By Fifth Avenue
 Hotel Company

At a meeting of the stockholders of the Fifth Avenue Hotel company held yesterday Harvey G. Woodward, pres ident of that company, was thorized to borrow $90,000 on lots s, g and 10 in block 59 with which to pay off an indebtdness of that property.
 It was authoritatively stated that the transaction was purely perfunctory and had nohing to. do with contam plated realty developments suggested on Fifth avenue.
 It was stated that the filing of I mortgage in the probate court against the property was simply for the pur- pose of transferring the obligation from one person to another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
THINKS IT WILL CARRY
 BY LARGE MAJORITY

'In my opinion the bond issue will carry by a large majority" said Tom Stobert q am in favor of 1t for the reason that it appeals to me as a straight out bus mess proposition The elty's credit should be maintained and unless the bond issue carries the hands of the commissioners will practically be tied and their admin istratlon be one of continued financial embarrassment. This is condition that should be overcome and 1t seems to me that the passage of the bond issue would be conducive to the present and future advancement of the city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23

The city commissioners, park commits sioners, members of the anti-tuberculosis association and citizens will make trip today perhaps to the anti-tuberculosis camp on Red Mountain. The inspection will be for the purpose of viewing at close range what has been done and what is being accomplished for the suf- ferers from the white plague.
 The visit was called for by a request of the association that a portion of the city property over Red Mountain be do- mated for the camp permanently. It was pointed out by former Congressman
 Sydney J. Bowie, Matt Sloan and other members of the anti-tuberculosis commit
 tee, that it was not desirable to build up any institution without knowing how long that institution would be permitted to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts O. slO0O or more were involved were filed in the probate court Thursday:
 s}250--I E. Hood to A. J. Stephens, Jr., lot 7 block IA, survey of the East Lake Land company.
 s51s7 .5O-T. A. Oggs to w. R. Stewart, lot [, block P, survey of Ensley Development company
 sl10o- B. F. Pool Investment company to Charlie Malone, lot i9, block 3, in Whit ney, Gayle X Vanns survey in section 13 township +, range west.
 8. P. King to the city of Birmingham lots 1 and ? and part of lot 6. in block "D,' survey of Birmingham. Considera- tion, s1eoo and the assumption by the grantee of the payment of all assess n,ents against block ID"
 ses00-W. w. Hazard to the city of Birmingham, lots to 56. both inclusive, in block 5 of B. c. Stevens survey of West Princeton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
BEST REMEDY FOR
 PRESENT LAYTON

M. P. Messer, real estate, said: T heartily concur in the proposal of the commissioners of the city for the bond issue. because think it Is the best way out of the condition that now exists. have always believed that the issue of bonds for any legitimate public improve ment was plausible way of getting the money into a community, and certainly it seems that the project is practicable now that the city is in need of loan. I think that the citizens ought to be thor oughly aroused to the situation and stand ready to support the commissioners in their plan, which was duly considered by them before they proposed to carry It into effect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
NECESSARY TO MEET
 CITY'S DELEGATIONS

Judge Zell Gaston. attorney, said: T am In favor of the bond issue because think it fair way of securing the loan necessary to meet the financial ob- ligations of the city It Is not a way of increasing our indebtedness. Furthermore, the commissioners have shown themselves as capable and earnest men, and 1t Is the duty of every citizen to uphold them in their efforts for the good of the com munity.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Thurs day
 J. L. Gibbons of Birmingham to Miss Geneva Falkner.
 J. w Strother of Fayette to Miss Katie Wlitlock.
 Virgil Cameron to Miss Annie Towles.
 John Manley to Miss Mary 4-lta Ed wards
 G. NJ. Matthews of springville to Miss Jennie w. Martin. Charles F. Massey of Birmingham to Miss Edith L. Green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
ALL SHOULD BE WILLING
 TO PAY THEIR DEBTS

H. L. Badram, vice president of the American Trust, said: "The bond issue should certainly carry. It is merely a business propoiition and as the people are willing l thinR it will carry. I do not see why anyobe should hesitate voting for this issue ss every man usually be- ieVes in paying his bills and this issue is merely a matter of paying the citys bills. These focal debts. which are owed by the city to local people can be paid by issuing bonds upon which any bank will gladly give as much time as the city desires in repaying them. I think that this is the only solution"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
HAVE GIVEN MATTER
 CAREFUL CONSIDERATION

"I am heartily in favor of the bond is- sue and hope 1t will carry" said James S. vann, of the firm of Young & Vann. "The people of the city generally have given the commissioners their confidence so far and the beneficent result of their administration is very apparent. I feel sure the commissioners have given the matter their careful consideration and that the amount asked for is necessary for the best interests of the city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
MUST GET MONEY
 FROM SOME SOURCE

J. A. Rountree. publisher: '1 am go- ing to vote for the bond issue We will have to get money from some source to put the finances of the city in shape and carry on the government. We will have to be for the bond issue or what are we going to do? The present commissioners are not responsible for the deficiency in the funds of the municipality and 1t would be hardly fair for the people to turn down their first request for the adoption of a plan by which they can restore the city to substantial basis financially
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
BILLS SHOULD BE
 PAID IMMEDIATELY

pr. George Stubbs said: T am going to vote for the bond issue for I think that it is the very best plan to put the city on d square footing The bills which the city owe should be paid off immediate ly as there is absolutely no harm that can be done but much good can be de- rived by this issue. I think that the citizens will indorse this, and I hope that there will be large majority, but I also hope all voters will turn out and carry this important issue by such vote as to istration."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Simpson Methodist

Corner Seventh avenue and Twenty fifth street, north, W. l. Powell, pas tor. Preaching by the pastor at II o'clock a. m. Subject, Where There Is No Vision the People Perish" Sun day school. a. m., John F. Hill. super intendent. Junior league, 2:30; Epworth league, D. m. Evangelistic meeting, $ D m., led by pastor. Prayer meeting, Wednesday,. D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
HAS UTMOST CONFIDENCE IN THEIR JUDGMENT

Judge W. P. McCrossn. attorney: "1 have the utmost confidence in the judg- ment that has been exercised by the com missioners of this city on all occasions, and believe that they have proposed the correct thing in the bond issue to meet the deficiencies in the finances of the municipality I hope the people of this community will ndorse the suggestion from the ctys heads when the question is nut to a vote"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
OFFICIAL INSPECTION OF THE
 RED MOUNTAIN CAMP TODAY

occupy the designated land. The com- nittee requested a donation for the pur- pose set out from the city.
 The proposition of donating park or portion of 1t for the purpose pointed out by the committee, was received with lill favor by residents of that portion of the city and Miss Alma Rittenberry has communicated that disfavor to Con- missioner Weatherly. The commissioners it is taken will be careful to seek all details of the proposition and 1t is bare- ly possible that the question will be given to the park commissioners for final determination.
 The inspection today will be made in a. general way and not, 1t is stated. to secure any data upon which to formulate final decision on the question before the commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
ALL BIG CITIES
 MUST ISSUE BONDS

"The bond issue should carry by all means,' said C. A. Avant. All big and growing cities must issue bonds, and Birmingham is no exception. It is good business and is so regarded by every progressive municipality in America.
 Furthermore the members of our com mission have studied this matter out care fully and we should show our confi- 6ence in their judgment. It is the first time they have asked us for anything and 1 feel that since they have gone into the matter so thoroughly we who have not gone into all phases of 1t should trust the commissioners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
TERRY SAYS IT IS
 THE LOGICAL SOLUTION

w. K. Terry unqualifedy expressed himself in favor of the bond issue as the logical and business manner in meet ing tho present condition of the city s finances. He stated he had confidence in the commissioners knowing fully the need of the bond issue, and that he would give the measure his best support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
ONLY METHOD OF
 DEALING WITH PROBLEM

Gen. Louis V. Clark said: "As I have been out of the city for few weeks l am not acquainted with all of the facts as to the bond issue, but from what 1 have heard and read of this proposition I am very much in favor of it. I think that this will put the city on d firm basis and that this is the only method by which this problem may be treated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23

Pinson & Geiger have estab- lished a branch office at 534 Brown Marx building, where they will gladly furnish full in formation about Geiger. Bell 851 Main. Chas. B. Tarr, gen eral agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
PUT THE CITY
 ON A FAIR BASIS

E. II. Colley, manager of the Bonita, said; T think the time has come when the city should be put on firm basis. The bond issue will certainly do this, and think that it should carry I -hink that the citizens should put the city entirely free of debt when the commissioners take charge. and I for one will vote for the bond isSue.''