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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
WILLOWS WILL GO
 ID NEW YORK CITY
Former Boys Club Superin- tendent Accepts Respon-
 sible Position

Maurice Willows, who recently re- signed the superintendency of the Boys club, which he has filled for four years, has accepted the place of asso- ciate secretary of the National Charity Organization society with headquarters in New York city. This was learned from him yesterday upon his return from Boston where he attended the national conference of Charities and Corrections.
 In his new work MT. Willows will be associated with Francis H. Mclean, well known to charity workers in this city, and> until October his activities will be pursued in southern cities. After that time he will be located in New York city.
 It is understood that the work of the Boys club will be continued by Ralph S. Barrow who has been associated with MT. Willows during two years of his administration of the Boys Club and Children's Aid society and has helped largely to develop the present high state of efficiency and useful ness of the organization
 MT. Willows, before leaving for Bos- ton to attend the national conference of Charities and Corrections, rendered his resignation as superintendent of the Boys club and immediately ac- cepted his present position, which, in the meantime, had been proffered him in recognition of his merit, by the national workers
 In Birmingham, MT willows has many friends who regret his leaving but they are congratulating him on the new position to which he has been elevated The co-workers of MT. Will lows in the Boys club have expressed their confidence in his ability to make good in his new field of endeavor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Andy Marx Discusses It

T consider the movement started by the local optonists for an election as sign of progressiveness, said Andy Marx, the well-known labor leader. Be cause of the prohibitory regulations in this state the development of numerous industries in this section and elsewhere has been retarded.
 "Wthout doubt the influx of capital has been thwarted and this district has been in a way isolated from the rest of the world insofar as inducements could be offered the prospective settler and work ingman The truth of this is evident from the endless comment of men visit7I ing this city. It is from others that we glean the truest appreciation of ourselves.
 q cannot see the fairness in prescribing just what a free man shall drink, any more than I can see the justice in saying what he may eat. There are as many people who kill themselves by gourrp/ dizing as by sotishnesS. I am not iD/ -vor of prohibition even i'd it prob it, as is the excuse of many and s< gratifed for my part that a broader 7 S has been taken in the forthcoming issue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
FINDS NEARLY ALL IN
 FAVOR OF THE ISSUE

Walter Howard, assistant clerk of the circuit court: T am not only in favor of the bond issue as proposed by the com missioners, but [ have been working for it. l find that nearly everybody is in favor of 1t, and from what can learn through casual conversation with per sons meet on the street, and in the stores and offices Of the city, the majority ol those opposed to the question are so be- cause they do not understand the nature of bond issue. I have talked with sev- era men like this who heartily indorsed the proposal after I explained its nature and effect. I believe the people will real
 ize that it is the proper thing to supper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
ONLY PROJECT TO
 REMEDY SITUATION

''I am heartily in favor of the bond issue" said Eugene Fies, president of the Fies Construction company. ''It is merely business proposition and in my mind the only project by which the financial condition of this city will be remedied.
 When the commissioners were put in office they expected the support of the citizens, and if we do not afford them this expected cooperation we cannot ex- pect the commission to accomplish the work that they give promise of doing.
 Some seem to think that the city is making new debt but I think this re- port should be stopped for the city is only getting a loan-on long time-to pay old debts which were contracted by the old aldermanic system. They have not contracted this debt In their adn1inistra tion but wish to start with all debts paid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
MATTER OF PAYING FOR
 WHAT WE HAVE BOUGHT
)r. F. F. Snedecor said i:

pr. F. F. Snedecor said
 Yes, I am in favor of the bond issue, and I hope it will carry by a large ma jority. I have looked into the city s financial condition rather closely and to me it appears that 1t is the only thing to do. We are told that the commits sioners have cut down the city's running expenses about s115,000, and the deficit for the fiscal year ending July is about $500,00o, so there Is still an enormous de- felt, and the commissioners have got a big job on hand yet to bring the citys running expenses within it's income, but this bond issue has nothing to do with the city's future expenses.
 Tt Is only matter of paying for what we have already bought and by paying up and getting even one time it will place the city on sound business footing and those who sell will sell cheaper when they know they are not going to get an I. O. U. for 30, 50 or 90 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Building Permits Issued

The following building permits were is- sued yesterday from the building inspec- tors office
 sl5oo-L. S. Selmon, to erect one-story frame residence, West End; day labor
 seOO-l. E. Hood, to erect one-story frame building, West End; w A Weeks, contractor.
 s500-William Dew, to erect one-storv frame residence, Gate City. Seventieth street; w. A. Meeks, contractor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
MUST PUT CITY ON
 GOOD CREDIT BASIS

James Merrill reputy clerk of the cir cult court. said: "The bond issue is the very thing we must choose if we are go- ing to put the city on a sound financial basis. Under the circUmstances, with the present big deficit in the treasury. 1t seems that we have very little excuse to .antagonize the commissioners We will have to put the city on a good credit basis without further delay or we will be looking for nearly any kind of way to do it, rather than dicussng the advisabili- ty of certain methods"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
SHOULD RECEIVE AID
 OF THE VOTERS

''I am very much in the hope that the bond issue will carry" said William Lindsay, the court reporter.
 ''The commissioners have fallen heir to a proposition which is extremely foreign to a bed of roses and they certainly should receive the aid and support of the voters in this transaction. The bond s- sue is for the purpose of paying off debt created by the repudiated regime. and l have no doubt but that the voters will pass the bond issue" 4e t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
HAS CONFIDENCE IN THEIR INTEGRITY

Judge IT. B. Abernethy said: T have the greatest confidence in the judgment and integrity of the commissioners, and am not at all disposed to question plan, such as the bond issue, which has been thoroughly investigated and ap- proved by Messrs. Lane, Weatherly and Exum. If the people are going to antag- onize the work of the commissioners why have we adopted this form of govern ment?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
INCLINED TO THINK
 ISSITE WILL CARRY

q think the bond issue will carry" said P. J. Rogers of Ensley. a former all derman and a prominent official of the Tennessee company.
 While I have not taken any active stems to ascertain the views of the people in. our territory believe the issue should be voted upon favorably, and l do not think any other result will occur"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Cook Bound Over

Charles Cook. white man, charged with burglary and grand larceny, com mitted in the Alabama Barber Supply store, was given a preliminary hearing before Judge H. B. Abernethy in the second division of the common pleas court yesterday and bound over to await the action of the grand jury on a $500 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
LOAN ESSENTIAL TO
 BIRMINGHAM'S CREDIT

q am in favor of the bond issue" said Dr. Felix Tarrant," and hope that 1t will carry by a large majority. I think, as others do. that the bond issue is merely g. business proposition and that this loan is very essential to Birmingham's credit.
 "The debts were contracted by the all dermanic administration and not by the commission, so the desire of the commis- sioners Is not merely to have money to run on, but to pay off these old debts.
 q am heartily in favor of this and be- lieve that citizens generally favor 1t, so I expect this bond issue to carry over whelmingly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
GOOD BUSINESS TO
 FIND INDEBTEDNESS

'I am for the bond issue" said Jack T Stallings. the official court reporter All men held that it is good business to bond or fund the indebtedness not only of cor porations, but business of a private na- ture I am sure the people will not fail to vote favorably upon the first request of the commissioners. from whom they naturally expect great things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
l.. & N. GENERAL
 MANAGER HERE

B. NJ. Starks, general manager of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was here yesterday engaged on general trip of inspection over the local lines He has been making a trip oyer the system with division officials. He was joined here yesterday by T. E. Brooks, local supern- tendent for the Louisville and Nashville.
 MT Starks was very much pleased with conditions here and said things were looking better He left for Louisville last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
ONLY PRACTICAL
 THING TO BE DONE

Sam M. Blake, clerk of city court, said: q am heartily in favor of the bond issue to meet our present indebtedness, and I think it the only practicable thing to be done under the circumstances. Even whether man be in favor of the com mission form of government or not he ought to be in favor of this proposition. It does not increase our taxes, while it secures the city loan with as small in- terest as might otherwise be effected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
PUT FINANCES ON
 SUBSTANTIAL BASIS

George B. Tarrant, tax collector. said: "Fron1 what I understand of the ques- ton of a bond issue I do not see any other way of putting the hnances or the citv an substantial basis. I have a great deal of respect for the judgment and wisdom of the commissioners, and I am ready to concur with them in their present proposal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
NOTHING TO LOSE
 AND ALL TO GAIN

I. w. Altman, register In chancery. said q am heartily in favor of the bond issue because I think the people of Bir- ,oi, gham have nothing to lose and every tbing to gain There will be a strong onnosition to the proposition, but I be- lieve that the majority of citizens real ize that the bond issue is the one way ont of our present embarrassment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
TRANSFERRING DEBT
 TO BUSINESS BASIS

''I certainly hope that the public will see that this bond issue is merely trans ferring a debt from one party to an other,' said Preston Means Tt is mere ly business proposition. If some feel that they don't approve of the bond issue on bushes principles they should vote for 1t just to back up the commissioners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
LOCAL OPTION STILL MATTER OF MOST INTENSE INTEREST
 AMONG BIRMINGHAM VOTERS

victs. the spread of the 'speakeasys' to the residence sections of the city, are among the reasons why think a change is not only desirable, but would be beneficial to the city and state.
 q favor the full enforcement of the law. in the event that the saloon is re- turned, and that the operation of them ord
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Fifth Avenue Tent

Evangelist w. c. Wales will preach tonight at the big tent, corner Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, on Our Own Country in Prophecy" Eight O clock is the hour. Services in the large tent will continue every night next week. All are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Negress Discharged

Ella Byars charged with assault with intent to murder, committed on an other negress named Lottie Keith, was discharged by Judge Abernethy yes terday in the common pleas court for want of substantiating evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Dr. J. E. Dedman Talks

Dr. J. E. Dedman said T am firmly of the opinion that limited number of high licensed saloons, run openly under police regulations, are much preferable to an unlimited number Of blind tigers run in open dfance of the law, or in the Sacred precincts of the home, be it ever so humble.
 '"The many violations of the prohibi- ton laws past and present, the constant turmoil resulting from the spasmodic at tempts to enforce the law, the clogging of our courts and the enormous expense of Iitigation that never or seldom con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
BARKER FACTION COMES OUT LOSER
  I < = = Thompson Indorsed By Vote
 of 27 to 15 INTERVIEW RESENTED Criticism of Alleged Montgomery Statement-McEniry Indorsed for Chairman of the Coun-
 ty Committee
INTERVIEW RESENTED

The Thompson faction of the warning Alabama republicans won complete and decisive victory over the faction headed by Maj. P. D. Barker of Mobile at the district and county executive committee meeting held in Magnolia hall yester- day morning
 Members of the party gathered from every section of the state to witness or take part in the first skirmish since J. II. Thompson declined to act with Major Barker in republican state matters Upon motion to adopt a resolution indorsing President Taft, MT. Thompson and Post master General Hitchcock, the Thompson forces sailed directly Into port with a vote of 27 to 15. An unsuccessful effort was made by the Barker, faction led by J. H. Montgomery and Alex Birch, tc amend the resolution by indorsing Major Barker. The strong Thompson organiza' ton tabled the proposition f1atly and pro- ceeded to dispatch the remaining busi- ness in regular order.
 John T. McEniry, chairman of the dis trict committee, presided, and he was in- dorsed by the same resolution that sent the stock of the Thompson wing sky high in republican circles.
 Although the Barker faction mustered their most willing workers into the fray yesterday, they started from the jump with bad luck. Mir. Montgomery made an unsuccessful effort to have the meeting adjourned before Thompson was indorsed but that was voted down by the Thomp- son organization with scapt ceremony.
 The proxy committee was named quick ly by the chairman, with T. Tehl of Bes- semer as chairman. The following resig- nations were read and accepted. Eugene Mehan, N. F. Woodman, H. A. Taylor G. c. Willis as secretary.
 G. R. Lewis was elected secretary, while the proxy committee made the follow ing selections: W. A. Jackson, E. P Brown, G. C. Hancock, J. A. Simpson, W '. H. Young.
 The most spicy portion of the resou- erence 10 an interview said 10 have been given by Postmaster Montgomery of this city relative to the attitude of the Thomp- son forces to President Taft The lam guage used was that the interview was ''mendacious and designed to misead the members of the party
 The resolutions adopted follow:
 Resolved. We indorse the administra- ton of William Howard Taft as worthy of the great principles and of the best traditions of the republican party. The country is to be congratulated upon his broad and liberal policies, as manifested in the proposed reciprocity with Canada, and his indefatigable courage and vigor In successfully striking down the gigan- tio trusts of the country. We pledge him our cordial and enthusiastic support for renomination and election. We also in dorse the administration of party affairs in the state under the faithful leadership of Joseph o. Thompson, and support hiuf for renomination as chairman of the state committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

their commissioners if they expect any good results to be achieved from the new form of municipal adminitration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Others Indorsed

D Resolved, We indorse Frank H Hitch cock for his efficient and economical man. agement of the office of the posessice de- partment, and commend him for the re- forms he has made and others he is work ing to have enacted into law We con gratulate him upon the successful man. ner in which he has established the gov ernment savings banks whereby the wage-earner may have safe place 10 place ipterest-bearing deposits.
 Resolved, We indorse and support for renomination the chairman of our coun- ty committee, John T. McEniry; the chairman of our district committee, Will liam R. Fairley, and the secretary of our district committee, J. T. Blakemore.
 Resolved, We denounce in unmeasured terms the subject matter of the article which appeared in the Birmingham News on May 15 last, under the heading, Thompson Forces Not For Taft So Says Montgomery, as being mendacous and designed to mislead the members of the party in the state who are the friends oi MT Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
appeal will be taken.
 Suits Filed Yesterday

Suit for 5000 damages was filed in the circuit court by M F. Sims against the city of Birmingham, a municipal corporation, for alleged personal in turies received by the plaintiff when he fell into an excavation filled with water in the neighborhood of Twenty fifth street and was made sore and sick in addition to injuries about the back and hips.
 Mary Pippin filed suit for S10,000 damages in the circuit court against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries received while the plaintiff was passenger on a street car of the North Bessemer line.
 Charlie Pennington filed suit for $10,000 damages against the Palos Coal and Coke company for alleged personal injuries received by the plaintiff when a portion of a mine in which he was working cayed in upon him and crushed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Col. J. C. Maben's Views

Col J. c. Maben, president of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, when asked as to his position on the local op- ton question, stated T am for the high licensed, police regulated saloons, as against the existing blind tiger My con- cusions on this question are based on personal observation and experience. There are evils that cannot be eradicated. hence the best solution is to control and regulate them. It occurs to me that the prohibition laws in this state have provd a signal failure, for whisky has been sold to a greater or less extent from the day the law went into effect.
 q consider the plan suggested by the local option committee as the best way of dealing with the question, from a moral as well as a business standpoint" !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

In the case of Waterman vs The Age Herald Publishing company, resulting from a publication in the hearing of the Knight-Yancey cotton case before the referee in bankruptcy, the jury in Judge Crows division of the circuit court yes tsrday rendered verdict in favor of the plaintiff for s5oo0.
 The case was given to the jury at 5:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon and at ' o'clock the jury rendered the above yer dict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25

The interest in the local option cam paign increases daily and there are evidences that a spirited contest will be waged. At the local option cam paign committees headquarters in the Brown Marx building, preparations are being made and plans perfected for an i aggressive campaign and the leaders are very optimistic as to the result Every daily mail brings more names for addition to the petition that is being prepared for presentation to the probate judge and many callers have pledged their hearty support Chair man J. G. Moore states that he has re- ceived large number of personal let | ters in regard. to the campaign, and been assured of every encouragement and support A significant fact is that many who voted the prohibition ticket at the former elections have not only signed the petition calling for the cleo tion, but are openly espousing the local option cause.
 The prohibitionists are also very ac- tive, and while their organization has not yet been perfected they. have by no means been idle and their plan of campaign is being formulateds They are confident of success and intend to wage an active campaign. The advocates of the dispensary are also in evidence and while they have no formal organiza- tion they expect to be in the fight to It's finish.
 The prohibitionists have issued a call for an open meeting to be held Thurs day morning at II o'clock at the Cham Der of Commerce auditorium, when steps will be taken to organize the forces. At this meeting central com mittee will be appointed and leader selected to lead the prohibition forces.
 Those who signed the call for the meeting are
 William Hood. W. s. Welsh, W R. Stewart, Felix I. Tarrant, T. H. John ston, w. R. Starbuck, w. L. Ses- sions, P. G. Shook, D. N. Tailey, A. B. Vandegraft, F. Brewer, P. c. Ratliff, c. s. Bissell, W. B. Dickerson, F. M. Jackson, R, M. Goodall and J. Frank Rushton.
 The majority of these have been ac- tive in the prohibition cause in the past and say they are by no means con vinced that prohibition Is failure and that they are from Missouri" and will have to be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-25
Committee Appointed

The following central executive commit tee was appointed by President Mas sey: w. NJ. Drennen, chairman; $. J. Bowie. Andy Marx, Eugene Fies, F. B.. Fowlkes, F. D. McArthur. T. c. McDon- aid, pr. E. W. Averyt, Joe Alper, John H. Adams, R. A. Porter, R. H. Baugh, W. J. Adams, Joe Wieferich, Dr. N. A. Barrett, J. B. Gibson, Dr. George w.. Brown, E. l.. Smith and Dr. w. c. Gewin.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-17
Sumner

Mrs. Henry Reels of Rockdale is Wis
iting Frank Jenkins and family this
week.
Fred Kalment went to Virginia last
Saturday with a load of cattle for a
land company.
Mrs. Henry Wileman is visiting with
friends at Fit. Atkinson for a few days
this week.
Mr.. Geo. Nilens of Fl Atkinson was
at this place Monday looking for fresh
mich cows.
Otto Loga and j. W. Robbins are
hunting deer in the northern part of
the state this week.
Mrs. Ansley visited her sister, Mrs.
George Green, at Oakland Saturday
and Sunday.
The cold wave that, came the first of
the week caught number of farmers
with corn in the field.
Tobacco buyers from Edgerton were
in this vicinity last week paying from
to II cents.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1911-11-17
Evansville

F. L. James has moved from Pacific
Beach to Whittier, town of 5000 in
habitants, 18 miles from Los Angeles,
Cal.
Chas. Sweet of Sun Prairie, James
Campbell of Stoughton and r. M. An
tes left Friday for Villas county for a
few days deer hunting.
Jas. II. Gillies and w. ]. Jones have
sold their farm of 100 acres in the town
of La Prairie, five miles southeast of
GAINESVILLE, to Mr. Atkinson of Slough
ton. The sale was made Tuesday.
Miss Florence Hopkins and Robert
Smith, both of Brooklyn, were married
at the M. E. parsonage at Brooklyn,
Wis, Wednesday evening, Nov. J.,
1911 After the ceremony they left on
a wedding trip to Redwood Falls, MINI.
They will be at home in Brooklyn after
Nov. 16.
While E. H. Libby was testing the
timer on an automobile at Slant Craw-
ford's, a few miles in the country,
Monday, it back-ired and the crank hit
him terrific blow on the right cheek,
just escaping his eye, and cut cash
two inches long and through the flesh
clear to the bone He was knocked
down by the impact of the blow.