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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
CHARACTER MAKING
 LEES GREAT WORK
Theme of Dr. McDougal at Central Presbyterian
VERY ABLE DISCOURSE
Recently Elected President. of Ala bama Synodical College Makes Fine Impression in Birming-
 ham-Outline of Sermon

Rev. E. D.. McDougal, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Florence, filled the pulpit at the Central Presbyterian church yesterday morning in the ab- sence of the pastor Rev. R. L. Bell Dr. McDougal is the recently elected head of the Alabama Synodical college for men at Anniston, and this fact made his appearance here doubly in- terestlng. The subject of the discourse, which was a very able one. was "The Building of Character" the scripture upon which it was based being I Peter II:5-7.
 "The great question regarding a man." said Dr. McDougal lis what is he? The great work in life is the building of character. As guide to this work the apostle Peter gives us these verses of the opening chapter of the epistle. In the preceding verses he has already outlined the reasons re- quirng this lesson Peter shows that, while it Is grace that saves. through faith, one who has faith must not re- main al the same level in the Chris tian life as that at which he starts, but must grow to higher things He must grow in grace and in the knowl- edge of Jesus Christ. The most glor ious characteristic of the Christian life is that it is one of development.
 For this very cause, then, add to your faith. giving all diligence to the development. It is necessary to use all the powers, not only of the physical and mental being, but of the spiritual as well, to the business of growth
 Peter says, add to your faith, vir- tue, meaning, not virtue, in a narrow sense. but manly vigor and strength Peter was above all others, best quali- fled to give this advice. He knew how much manly strength was needed by the Christians of his time. He realized that the life was one of hardship and persecution. And he recalled, possibly his own failure in the time of tempta- ton. And nothing is more needed in this present time than for men to pos sess this same manly strength and courage to stand against the tide of evil To virtue is to be added knowl- edge-not worldly learning, but knowl- cage or f1lfn WIoH to kHOW IS lire everlasting. Men today know all books, but their ignorance of the book of God is appalling.
 ITO the other virtues is to be added temperance, which does not have as it's limit abstinence from drink. It in- cludes self-control in every respect in dress, in speech, in conduct There are now many advocates of prohibition who are in the highest degree intem- perate in language and in speech.
 Patience is to be cultivated, holding back ones self from impatience in all relations of life. Godliness, the attrfb : ute of the Divine Being, and brotherly kindnes, which consists in extending the hand of helpfulness to al classes without stopping to ask, Who is my neighbor? are included in the list of the cardinal virtues as given by the apostle. Finally love is named as the capstone of the edifice of character"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
FEW COTTON WORMS APPEAR
 IN SHELBY, SAYS LONGSHORE

CTS are complaining that for this reas- on there ar@ not as many bolls on 1t as there should be- The continuous rains in our section have kept the weed growing, and 1t is still as green as it was in June. It is impossible to estimate the crop this year; but IL IS very likely that 1t will not be much larger than last year. This will prob ably be so because the cotton has run 10 weed to such a great extent There are farmers, too, who are complaining that the bolls of the cotton, are falling off. due. perhaps. to the attacks of the 'sharpshoter.' This complaint. how ever, Is not general, and not much loss is to be looked for from it.
 Judge Longshore said that all other crops in shelby were in excellent shape and that the corn is especially fine. X large yield Is expected, as the weather has ben very favorable. Hay and peas, too, are in flourishing condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
AT THE HOTELS

Fred c. Stickney of Tuscaloosa was in Che city yesterday, at the Hillman. Will P. Stone of Anniston is registered at the Hillman.
 Among Sundays guests at the Hill man was F. W. Madison of Mabre. A. s. Burks of Tart's Gap is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 s. NJ. Auxford of Tuscaloosa is at the Metropolitan.
 F. o. DeBerry of Woodstock is regis tered at the Metropolitan.
 s. F. Morris of Annston was one of Sundays arrivals at the Morris.
 J. P. Melvin of Piper was in the city Sunday, at the Morris.
 H. D. Brown of Sylacauga is stopping at the Morris.
 A. S. Brooks of Attalla is in the city at the Birmingham.
 D. C. Torwarthen of Lincoln is reg. istered at the Birmingham
 William Blankenhorn of Pratt City is the guest of the Birmingham.
 At the Florence yesterday was o. r Barlow of Fort Morgan.
 w. J. Nixon and w. G. Little of Liv. ingston were the guests of the Florence Sunday.
 D. N. Hutchins of Mobile is stopping at the Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
REPORT THIS WEEK
 ON NATIONAL BANK
acVeagh and Wickersharn May Have Different
 Opinions

Washington. August 20.-Secretary Mac Veagh's attitude toward the National City banks relations with the National
 week. Attorney General Wickersham g
 report to the secretary advising that the
 Relationship of the two concerns is in lcontravention of the national bank act
 will be made public at the same time. Whether or not Secretary Macvaagh will adopt the attorney generals views
 and opinion on a financial question nation-
 wide in its importance is not known.
 Some of his closSlt advisers predict he will not. His decision is probably known
 only to himself. The bankers mostly con cerned are much puzzled
 1 One of the principal points upon hich the decision will hinge is whether ,he
 bank stocks held by the National City
 company are the bona fide property of
 the stockholders of that concern, or. In fact. the property of the National City bank It has been represented to Secre- i tary MacVeagh that the stocks now
 owned by the National City company were paid for in cash by it's stockholders.
 About sS.50o,ooo was the sum turned over and of that amount approximately $5,- 501,0o0 represents bank stocks. It is
 pointed out that if the stocks are tic
 bona. fide property of the National City company, no section of the national bank act has been violated. Secretary Mac Veashs position is said to deal largely with that feature. The secretary's opinion
 may not deal directly with the ,elation-
 ship of national banks to trust companies. The attorney general has given no specinc Iopinion of that feature and it may not be decided now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
b|RMINGHAM IS
 IN PUbL|C'S EYE Other Cities Make Daily Inquiries About Com
 mission Government

That the commission form of govern ment sentiment is spreading and that Birmingham has excited interest, being the largest municipality to adopt the bus mess government, is evidenced daily at the city hall by numerous inquiries from all points of the country. The various cities where the commission bee Is buzz ing look to the largest city as the one best suited to inform the other cities as to the benefits or ills attending the commission rule.
 The commissioners as rule being eager to spread the gospel Of commis- sion work, answer the inquiries promptly and fully.
 One of the latest inquiries received is from the Voters League of Ridgeway, N. J. Lewis R. Conklin, president of that league, has asked four questions of the commissioners. which follow:
 1. When did your city adopt the commits sion form of government?
 2. In your opinion does it work well and for the good government of the city?
 2. Approximately how large propor- tion of your voters would prefer to re- turn to the former system?
 4. How many special elections have you had under the provisions for recall, in- itiative and referendum?
 To the first the answer will be, April 10, 19ll"; to the second the answer will be, "a mans size" affirmative; to the third interrogatory the answer Is expect ed to be "infinitestimar' to the fourth and last question the answer will be mol vet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
TWO NEW SCHOOLS FOR GREATER CITY Will Be Ready for Use in
 Fall of 1912 TO COMPLETE SYSTEM One Will Be Erected on South High lands and One in East Lake
 Terfftory-Judge Lane
 Explains
TO COMPLETE SYSTEM

Recognizing the need of more higt schools in this city, the commissioners and the board of education have in minC the erection of two. new school buildings and the completion of the unfinished school at Ensley.
 F. The announcement Of the two new high schools was made yesterday bS Commissioner Lane, who said that al though definite plans had not been de cded upon, yet there existed no reason to withhold the fact that two schools were under contemplation and would as suredly be started in time for the schol- astic year, 12 months hence
 The best information is that one oi the new high schools will be located on the South Highlands, to relieve the situa- ton in that community, while the second one will be either in East Lake or Wood lawn. The schools will be along the most modern lines. of course, and will be thoroughly in keeping with the en- viable. school system of this city.
 The erection of two new high schools and the completion of the incompleted one at Ensley, will completely solve the press
 ing need for more room in this city, according to the opinions of the experts. With the central high school caring for the present student body, school of similar character situated in Ensley, one at East Lake or Woodlawn and another on South Highlands, the proposition would be infinitely relieved A typographical study will be one of the most important points to be considered by the author tiles, as every effort and need will be exerted to locate the new schools so as to make them convenient for the largest number of students.
 In speaking of the situation, Com sissioner Lane said yesterday:
 "The pressing need for more high schools has been very evident for some time and I do not believe that there is to be found any opposition to the erection of two new high schools. That is a ma tier that has already received considerable thought but wilh receive more attention before long. I am Of the opinion that two new high schools will be started in plenty of time for the opening in the fall of next year To do this they will be authorized, take it, at very early date. The board of education will naturally advise about the location. However, I understand there should be one at East Lake or in that territory and one at point on the South Highlands. Located in that man. ner the schools would be so situated as to afford relief for the vast number of pupils who are compelled to traverse a long distance to reach the present central high school.
 Birmingham has a system of 59 schools of which every citizen here should feel proud. I can recall no city in the south that has such a fine sys- tenn of free public schools. I take it that such a system brings to us un- hesitatingly fine class of citizens be cause where children are educated par ents are willing to go and live. With out a fine system of schools 1t would be folly to expect any parent to think seriously of bringing their children here'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
COLE LECTURES ONDEATH'SCAUSE

The lecture for men only at the Amuse-U theatre yesterday was well attended and a large number heard James H. Cole, Bible Students association, speak upon "Death's Cause and Cure"
 The speaker handled his subject in a most thorough manner, substantiating his statements with scriptural readings and by the use of government statistics. His scrptura readings were correct and his deductions were logical sound and req sonable, it was said.
 ''The best way to find out what death is, is to find out what life is,'' he said, flor death is the absence of life.' To prove his statement that life is perfec- ton, he pointed out the life of Adam and the great enjoyment he received from it at first. He told in detail of why Adam was so and gave scriptural reading to substantiate his statements and the doc- trines of evolution.
 He declared that the Scriptures positive- 1y teach that death is the absence of life in every sense, and that the only hope for the dead lay in the resurrec- ton guaranteed by the death of Christ
 After treating the subject of heredity in detail he declared that heredity holds in sin the same as in other things and that what the others were the others will be. He gave the example of Adam as the illustration of his point, and his children, as the result.
 He closed by showing from pointed passages of Scripture that the reign of Christ and the church here on earth would be the means by which death would be destroyed, and declared that the king dom of God was nigh at hand, even at Onr doors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21

Judge A. P. Longshore of Colum- biana, probate judge of Shelby county, was in Birmingham last night on hts way to Tuscaloosa. He reported that during the first scare about the cot ton worm not many of the insects had made their appearance in his county, and that they were not expected now in great quantities there. Neverthe,ess the farmers of that section, he sad, are prepared with Paris green and lead arsenate to take prompt measures should any appear.
 "The worm appeared" said Judge Longsh ore, fin only two fields in the country, and then did only slight dam age before it was checked. The farm CTS are not expecting 1t to come now in great numbers, but are ready to act in case there should be large second crop. The cotton in Shelby county is in good condition. The plant is much larger than last year, and some farm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
NEWS OF ASHVILLE

Ashville, August 2o.-(Special)-J. C. sturdevant, principle of the St. Clair county High school at Odenville, will make a canvass very soon for pupils Tor the High, school He is trying 10 riake this the best year of the school.
 Rev. J. M. Rogers, pastor of the Bap- tist church here. and Rev. MT. Anderson of Birmingham are holding series Of meetings. Much good has been accom- plished JE
 The cotton crop of st. Clair county i,as deteriorated about 20 per. cent. the cause being the army worm.
 Work of draining the lake is about com plete About one-half of the wall has been finished also. a4 s4 s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
WILL SELL BONDS
 ON SEPTEMBER 1
Comptroller Abbott Leaves for New York to Inform
 Judge Dillon

The sale of $1 BOO GOO in bonds to meet the oncoming deficit, which has been post poned from the original sale date, to- according to an opinion of Commissioner A. O. Lane yesterday
 The delay in selling the bonds Is not expected to be very great when Charles H. Abbott city comptroller, reaches New York and explains the financial state ment to Judge Dillon. bond expert, who is making an examination of the issue MT. Abbott, at the request of Commis. sioner Weatherly, left yesterday morn. ing for New York city with more figures on the city's condition, and it is conf 'dently believed that he will be enabled to explain the situation to the satisfac- ton of the bond attorneys.
 Commissioner Lane said yesterday that he was not the least uneasy about the situation, as a careful examination had been. made by MT. Weatherly, aCity At torney Boyd and himself before asking for the issue.
 The proposition of the validity of the issue seems to be hinged upon whether a municipal corporation has the legal right to anticipate deficit and vote to cover that and in the same connection carry enough funds in the issue to take care of the actual existing deficit. It seems to be generally understood that this point is held in question by Judge Dillon of New York.
 The general impression of the Alabama law on that proposition is that the pro- vision-that per cent of taxable valua- tions may be asked in bond issues-does not take into consideration the question of anticipated debts. The issue asked here is S4JO,0O0 less than the legal amount that could be asked for. according to the last valuation made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
TO REPAIR SCHOOLS
 FOR THE WINTER

Martin J. Lide, engineer for the board of education, will start this morning to inaugurate the repairs on the various school buildings authorized by the board, which Improvements are expect cd to amount to $4500. The most inn portant work to be done is the re- arrangement of the heating system in some of the schools.
 The work will in most instances be performed by contract upon the request of the commissioners. However some of the repairs will be by the employees of the board of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
4 MORE STRINGENT
 TEST FOR RECRUITS

Washington. August 2o-A system pro- viding a more stringent examination of recruits has been adopted by the Ui
 States marine corps. Applicants no loI
 will be enlisted by recruiting officers,
 will be provisionally accepted and v
 to the recruiting depots for physical e animation, which will determine reiectiol or enlistment The recruit depots havS been established at Philadelphia, Port Royal, S. C., Mare Island, Cal, and Brem erton, Washington.
 owing to the creation of a detention barracks at Port Royal, s. C., for minor naval offenders, the marine officers school and recruit depot likely will be tratls- ferred from that place. The school ana two of the recruit companies probably will be placed at Norfolk. Va. and tho other recruit company at the Chsrlestun. S. C.. navy yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
l. SHAPIRO SENDS
 CHALLENGE 10 RICE
Would Meet Secretary of Saloon Opposition Organ
 ization in Joint Debate

Following P. q. Bowmans challenge 10 C. P. Beddow for a joint debate on the political situation, Isadore Shapiro sent the following communication to Charles E. Rice, secretary of the Saloon opposi- ton league:
 August 19. 1911. INT. Charles E. Rice, Secretary Saloon Opposition League, City:
 Dear Sir--At the election on the 24th inst we are to decide: First whether the county shall be legally wet or dry; second, if it is to be legally wet; then whether or not fntoxicants are to be sold through tie dispensary or through the open sa- loon provided for in the Smith bill.
 q hereby respectfully invite you to meet me at o'clock p. m. on the 2Sd inst. at the Orpheum theatre, to discuss the following proposition: If Jefferson county goes legally wet in the election to be held on the 24th inst, whether 1t will Le for the best interest of this community fol. intoxicants to be sold through the dlspensary or through the open saloon. as provided for in the Smith regulation bill. ou to take the side of the dispensary and I to take the side of the regulated saloon. to have the opening and conclusion of the debate, my opening speech to consume ono hour and 10 minutes and my closing speech to consume 20 minutes; you being allowed one hour and a half between my speeches.
 This debate to be conducted in the presence of men only-this latter sugges- ton Is made in order that the entire seat ing capacity of the house may be avail able to the voters of the city and county who may desire to hear the discussion.
 '"rhis invitation is extended by me in- dependently of my utilization with the campaign committee Hence it Is not in consistent with the policy of that commt- tee.
 Your immediate reply to this letter will greatly oblige. Yours very truly,
 '1SADORE SHAPIRO"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
JUDGE LANE ALONE WIELDS
 AUTHORITY IN LARGE CITY

Upon being asked, Commissioner Lane said he did not have the slightest idea where Mir Exum Is. It is the opinion that MT. Exum Is away on personal mat ters. His destination is not believed to lave been New York.
 If he returns to the city today there will be a meeting of the commission tomorrow. Otherwise, there will not take riace the scheduled meeting, as one com missioner is not authorized to take an of foial action for the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
--.e.--------- NEWS OF JACKSON

Jackson, August 20.-(Specal.)-The re- publican county convention was held here yesterday pursuant to call of Ed Arn- stead. chairman county committee, and delegates were elected to the state and district convention.
 Resolutions were passed unanimously irdorsing the President and instructing the delegates to support P, M. Long for chairman of the state committee and P, T.. Barker for national committeeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21

unique distinction yesterday of being the cnly commissioner in Birmingham for the second time. President Culpepper Exum left the city suddenly yesterday and MT. Weatherly has been in New York on the bond situation for some days.
 The objective point of MT. EXum's trip could not be aseertained yesterday. At his residence inquiries elicited the infor- I. ation that MT. Exum was out of the city, but nothing further was volunteered in that connection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
SECOND SPECIAL PIPE TRAIN
 FOR SAN DIEGO THIS WEEK

The first train carried a huge advertise rlent for Birmingham and the exposition that is to be held in San Francisco to celebrate the opening of the Panama canal. This train was operated to its de situation without the slightest delay The officials of the Alabama Great l Southern are very much pleased with the 1 former trip, and while 1t was exceedingly
 satisfactory, it Is their intention to make
 d better record if possible on the subse- l quent specials that are to be sent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
CONCERT TONIGHT

Nappi's band will play the following programme at Capitol park tonight: March, America" (Chambers).
 Selection, Mile Modiste" UIerbert) Reverie, Melody of Love (Engelmann). Solo, Non E. Ver' r. Napp. f lntermisson. Reveric, Uncle Toms Cabin" Q-ampe). Intermezzo. Cherry (Albcrp.
 Waltz. Enchanted Nights ,Moret). Selection, Southern Plantation Songs lCohternol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21

The United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company at Bessemer will send another special train of pipe this week to San Diego, the first of which was sent
 by the Alabama Great Southern railroad
 several days ago.
 I he order for pipe for the California oit, was very large one, and it is un- derstood that several special trains will be used to carry the total tonnage from this district to the Pacific coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21

spects to 'the paid political parson from Georgia" who ought to be sent back " hence he came. He said that if some of the preachers had their way, they W ould put the people in jail for not going to hear them preach, and said that as far as he was concerned. he had rather go to Jail than listen to some of them.
 He attacked the opposition for dropping prohibition and advocating the dispen- sary, which he said was a greater evil than the present system of blind tiger. '"The blind tiger was born of prohibition, '' lie said, "the dispensary will multiply them.,s,
 He closed by singing Scandinavian roem." MT. Long stated he was not much on singing. and that "he could not carry tune half block in a tow sack The song had refrain after each verse. His effort caused much amusement. He was loudly cheered when he closed his strong anG pointed speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
Error In Price

boys shirts in Louis Saks advertise ment of yesterday made 1t read. '.All q soft shirts now cents," when 1t should
 have been. Ali $l soft shirts now 77 cents," and they are cheap at that price. q ass Louis Saks is offering unprecedented bargains in all departments of his store,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-21
Money for Walker

Memphis. August 2O.-(Special.);-Be Bert Maxwell of the Birmingham team, and Jack Adams of the Memphis ciub formed a battery' at Sundays game. both act ing as receivers" in the grandstand for the benefit of scctty Walker, the Atlanta player, disabled by pitched ball. More than sl5O was subscribed. 's s'f