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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the follow ing real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were in volved. were filed in the probate court Thursday:
 s12oo-Nathan L. Bagley to Annie R A1en. part of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 26 township 17, range 3 west.
 s275o-W. R. Stewart to E. A. Garner lot 2 in survey of Terrace park.
 s265O-W. R. Stewart to James A. Little, lot IS, block ?, survey of Bur gin Place.
 Ter. lots II, block 2, survey of Bur gin Place.
 s1O00--R. L. Hassler to w. R. Stew art lots and f, block in Dewey's survey.
 s10oG-A. L. Arnold to Realty I'm proyement company, Inc, lot IT. block 3. survey of the property of the Agents Land company s275O and other considerations E Brewer to Woodlawn Supply company part of lot 17 block 4, survey of Wood lawn Realty companys first addition to Woodlawn.
 $275O and other concessions, E. Brewer to Woodlawn Supply company, lot IS, block A. survey of Wood!awn Realty companys first addition to Woodlawn.
 $165O-George Tribble to J. W. Col Her, lots 1 and ?, block 10. survey Of Kingston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
|M WELL FORECASTS
 SALOONS BY 22S9 Prediction Four Weeks Be-
 fore Election THE RESULT BY BEATS Says He Is Predicting Not How He Wants County to Go, But How It Will Actually Go"-The
 Forecast in Detail
THE RESULT BY BEATS

Marcus Well, the well known political forecaster, yesterday compiled his fig ures on the local option election which will be held four weeks hence. MT. Well predicts that Jefferson county will give majority of 22s9 for licensed saloons. He bases this forecast on total vote of Il 300.
 That MT. Wells forecasts are entitled to the most careful consideration is shown by his success in predicting results in the past On October 29, 1909, he pre- dicted that Jefferson county would go against the prohibition amendment by 1745. The election was held November 20, and the official vote showed 170l against the amendment.
 "I have no information from the local opposition managers regarding the coming local option election," said MT Well last night "I have lived in Jefferson county for the past 25 years and my friends and acouaintances from all over the state are looking for a conservative and unbiased statement. It is therefore my desire to tell the people, not how l wish the cleo ton to go, but how it will go My fore cast by precincts made just four weeks before the election is as follows:
 Forecast in Detail
 Wet ma Dry ma
 jority. jority
 Regula- and
 ted sa- dispen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
FOR THEIR OWN USE

and slop gets a jolt something like this Five hundred dollars and 90 days"
 It is really surprising how many peo- pie have large amounts of whisky and beer on ice for their own use, that is. ac- cording to the testimony given at the po- lice court, for every time bull" (other- wise a policeman detailed specially to hunt the big game of a striped variety testifies that In searching the lair of the blind feline, he found 113 pints and 17s half pints of 100 proof benzine, 123 pints of gasoline gin, and 2f bilge-water hof- brau on ice or otherwise, the owner promptly testifies that he is a great suf- ferer and on the advice of his physician he laid in store of wet goods to pro mote digestion, or that he believes In the Biblical injunction that a little wine is good for the stomach's sake.
 Notwithstanding all this, Judge Black hands out the $500 packages without bat ting an eyelash.
 Many are the ingenious devices em- ployed to preserve the contraband goods, according to the evidence given by the raiding officers, and beds, bath tubs bookcases and even pianos are used as depositaries for the various brands oi liquid refreshments, so much in demand in the resident and other sections of the city.
 Every day at the police court conviction after conviction is had, but it does not seem to disturb the alleged violators, foi notice of repeal is given and bond made and approved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
PARALYSIS FOUND AT
 AV0NDA[E QUARTER
Case at Least Six Weeks Old-Quarantine RemOv-
 ed From Avenue H

1t has now been one week since the kealth department began receiving off cial reports on infantile paralysis in Bir- mngham, and those in charge are led to believe that the epidemic which was at first of serious nature has about spent it's force.
 It was announced yesterday that one case was reported during the day from the Avondale mill quarters which was at least six weeks old. This case is not counted with the new ones 1t was said that the child was sick here two weeks, was carried away for four weeks and then brought back here a few days ago. During it's absence from Birmingham the little child lost complete control of both legs and one side, rendering it pitifully helpless. The paralysis was first discov- cred while the child was away from Bir- ningham,
 In respect to a suspicious illness in the neighborhood of Twenty-thrd street and Avenue H, the health authorities an- nounced yesterday that the case had been declared not one of infantie paralysis, and hence the flags and quarantine had been removed.
 With the exception of these two inci- dents nothing new was announced yes terday in the trouble. that has served to create intense excitement in Birmingham The physicians who make a speciality of infantile troubles are said to be very much encouraged over the turn affairs have taken in regard to the children They are said to be of the opinion that the worst period of the epidemic has passed and that no occasion for further alarm about the dreaded malady spreading should be entertained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
|NSPECT|ON.0F
 GAS TANKS TODAY Commission Much Worried Over New Developments
 in Ensley Situation

The Board of Commissioners will meet this morning at Il o'clock and will per haps shortly afterward visit Ensley and Woodlawn. where gas holder controver- sies have been going on for severa, weeks.
 The visit to Wood1awn by the com mission was to have been made yester day, but 1t was postponed on account of pressing prior engagements. The visit to Ensley, where negro property owners have entered protests to a holder, was scheduled for tomorrow. However, 1t is said the commissioners will combine the two inspection trips.
 The gas tank controversy at Woodlawn is as serious as the one at Ensley. But the one in Ensley has developed the most complex situation that has yet faced the commissioners. How to decide that question and be fair with all concerned is worrying the commission.
 To begin with, the commissioners, it is said, were not dealt with quite frankly in reference to the Ensley tank, since it Is learned that negroes own property there It is held by the commission that the Ensley white citizens, In recommend ing the removal Of the tank from Pal mer Terrace to the old ball ground rep resented that the entire holdings were occupied by renters and no property owners. It was presented that the owners selling to the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, Scott & Mcleod owned the property and entered no ob- jections to the gas holder being located near theM. The commissioners were amazed, 1t is said, when 45 negroes en- tered a protest and stated that they own that many homes immediately surround ing the "old ball ground"
 Judge Lane said he abhorred an in justice and he was trying to infiict none upon any of the parties interested
 But that Tuxedo question has caused me intense worry" said Judge Lane. eve have promised to let our decision in re- spect to the Tuxedo location stand come what may. But here we have an entirely new situation and one which was utterly foreign to our early impressions. We vii decide, hope, what is the best, but IT to this good minute I am at sea ovel the situation
 The city hall family can recall nc question that has presented itself before the commission since they have been in charge which is so extremely diffi- cult to settle. On the part of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany, they have moved three times to please the people, and have lost at least s2500 in the transactions. To cause them to move again. when time is pressing. would be a hardship. On the other hand, to ruin 45 homes of humble negroes, who are trying to lead upright lives, is pointed out as perhaps even more se- rious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
Hoo HOOs to Take Lake Trip

A large party of Alabama iumbermen, including several from this immediate vi- cjnity, will take part in the "Hoo-Hoo crtlise'' of Lake Huron and Georgian bay to the 'City of Cleveand' of the D. and C.. Navigation company, has been charteres., will occupy five days. and will include stops of day at Mackinac island and the famous government locks at Sault Ste. Marie Brief stops will be made also nt one or two points on the northern shore sails from Detroit on this tria at noon Saturday, September 9, returning to De 'troit Thursday forenoon, September l4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
TEXT OF THE SMITH
 BILL IS PRINTED Both Sides Are Now Ar ranging Speaking Dates
 in Various Beats

In addition to the pamphlet answering the attacks on the Smith bill. the local option campaign committee is having the bill reproduced verbatim, which, with the pamphlet, will be sent broadcast over the county, that the people may familiar ike themselves with its provisions.
 we want the people to know the | truth said Jones G. Moore. chairman of the local optionfsts. We have nothing to conceal and the people will be given every opportunity of knowing just what the law provides which we are asking them to support. Every voter In the coun- ty has been furnished with a reply to every criticism of the Smith regulation bill
 "The opposition is strangely silent on their side of the controversy. They are advocates of prohibition, yet we have not heard word of it's advocacy. They must be afraid of its record, for they don't seem to point with pride to what it has done for Jefferson county"
 The local optionists have completed their work of precinct organization, and not a beat In the county has been overlooked. Local option clubs have been formed everywhere the voters selecting their. own officers from among the members. There will be no let up in the systematic canvass of every precinct. We are go- ing straight to the people," said F. J. Staley. and ample information is being furnished for the enlightenment of the voters"
 The local optionists intend to stump the county, and speakings will be held every night from now until the day of election. Already several large meetings have been held at which much enthusiasm was dis played.
 A speakers bureau has been organized and the local option side of the contro- versy will be heard from every platform of the county The campaign is now un- der full headway, and nothing will be left | undone to put the issue squarely before | the people.
 The announcement is made by the Sa- ] loon Opposition league that a mass meet ing will be held next Tuesday night at
 the Orpheum theatre. It is understood | that the various features of the Smith | bill that have been the subject of con- troversy in the campaign thus far will be the subject of further attack. The principal speakers will be Chairman c. E, Beddow. Vice Chairman Borden Burr and Secretary Charles E. Rice of the Opposi- ton league. These gentlemen have from time to time attacked the Smith regula- tion bill, both from the platform and through the press. and have their side of the discussion well in hand. All the or ganiZed clubs of the oppositionists and all members of the league throughout the county are expected to be present, and the leaders anticipate a rousing meeting.
 A number of precinct meetings will bs held tonight by the oppositionists at which many prominent prohibitionists will make addresses. The places and speakers are as follows: Capt. Frank s. White at West Bnd. Judge s. D. Weakley at Avon dale. Borden Burr at Leeds, Dr. A. J. Dickinson at North Birmingham, Charles E. Rice at Fountain Heights and w. S. Welch and George Bumgarfner at Gwinn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
MESSAGE SAYS BOYS
 IN HAITI ARE SAFE
A Cablegram Announced Yesterday They Had Not Been Affected
 By Revolution

News reached the city yesterday that all of the Birmingham boys. who went to Haiti about month ago with a con struction company to build a new rail- way, were safe and that none had oeen injured during the present revolution in that country.
 The camp of the construction company was right in the midst of .he fighting and some fear was expressed that the boys were either injured or dead, as nc communication had been received from them for some time.
 However, a cablegram was received by the New York office of the Caribbean Construction company yesterday stating that all were safe. Upon tho receipt of the news the company telegraphed Con- modore" Orcutt, the father of the er. gineer of the company, Norman Orcutt. that all were safe and sound.
 This message will no doubt be received with pleasure and will quiet many a mothers heart, as it may be recaled that over 15 boys from Birmingham left to work on this railroad. Nothing other than that they were safe was announce % in the telegram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
Building Permits Issued

Buildig activity is increasing daily The
 following building permits were issued yesterday from the building inspector office:
 $1O00-Thad Mullin to erect one-story frame residence on Fifteenth avenue and Twentieth street, north. $45oo-C. w. Streit to erect three two
 1tory frame residences on Twelfth street and Montgomery avenue. south $4500-C. w. Streit to erect four one story frame buildings on Montg gomery ave.
 nue and Twelfth street, south $S060-S. D. Stephens to erect one-story ' frame building on Euclid street, betweer Thirteenth and Fourteenth avenues. $1160-Ensley R. Eskell to crete one. story frame residence at Ensley. f $520o-H -Hinds R. Eskel to erect one two. story frame residence on Twenty -ndntl street. between Twelfth and Thirleentl
 avenues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
F. ..BROWN GOES
 TOLOU|Sv|LLEt LINE
Southern Announces Impor- tent Changes and Pro-
 motions on System

F. w. Brown, superintendent of termi- nals here for the Southern railway, has been appointed superintendent of the St. with headquarters at Louisville, effective August 1. Announcement to this effect was made yesterday In an official circular signed by B. G. Falls. general superin- tendent of the St. Louis-Louisville lines and approved by E. H. Coapman, vice president and general manager.
 TO succeed MT. Brown, J. Fl. Stanfield, superintendent of this division, has ap- pointed ". B. Crook, whose appointment is approved by c. L. Harris, general SUI perintendent.
 The promotion of MT Brown to tht higher position in Louisville will be re ceved here with great pleasure by scores of friends that have watched his steady climb up the ladder in the railroad world He has been superintendent of terminals here for some time and has been pro noted from various positions at the bot tom of the ladder. He is among the mos popular railroad men in Birmingham.
 The promotion carires more than ordi nary interest because of the fact that the division given him has always been more or less of a training ground for southern officials It is recalled that Henry B. Spencer, at present vice presi- dent, received his training as superin- tendent of tho Louisville lines.
 MT. Brown, who has resided in Birming- ham some time, will remove to Louisville.
 ~ f, Cnffaa S,,rar;pfandept of tho Ct Louis-L Louisville lines, who Is to be suc- ceeded by MT. Brown is appointed engi- neer of maintenance of way, with head quarters in Knoxville. He succeeds T. H. Gatlin, promoted to another division.
 The Southern Railway company also announces the appointment Of B. Her man as acting chief engineer of mainten- ance of way, to succeed D. w. Lum as chief engineer, whose resignation was an- nounced from Washington yesterday.
 The company further announces the ap- pontment of T. H. Gatlin as assistant chief enginer of mainteance of way. with Washington headquarters.
 In a general order issued the Southern rail way pays this tribute to MT. Lum;
 After long and efficient service, D. W. Lum, chief engineer of maintenance of way of this company, much to the regret of the management, will voluntarily retire from service September 1.
 "Effective August l. the following ap- pointments are made: MT. B. Herman, acting chief engineer maintenance Of way, and T. H. Gatling, assistant chief engineer maintenance of way.
 "E. H. COAPMAN,
 .Vice President and General Manager
 "Approved w. w. FINLEY, Pres"
 Following the appointment of MT. Her man, the new chief announces the ap- pointment of R. D. Tobien as engineer maintenance of way. with headquarters in Birmingham This appointment Is eff fective August 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
MUST CUT WEEDS
Recent Rains Have Made Them Grow Very Rapidly

Walter Burson, chief sanitary inspec- tor of Greater Birmingham, has com menced his campaign against weeds. His assistants are notifying the owners and agents of vacant property that the wee's and vegetable growth must DC cut down within "A hours from notification.
 The weeds in some parts of the city are waist high and the recent continuous rains have added to their growth. Mir Burson states that the order Will be strictly enforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court:
 w, J. Parker of Ensley to Miss An dra Adams.
 w. A. Duncan of Birmingham to Miss Dovie Holmes. Freeman Kirkland of Birmingham to Miss Bessie Fitzpatrick.
 Charles Mulkins of Cardiff to Miss Eva Watts.
 Beeshara zyne of Birmingham to Miss Madeema Wehby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
ANNUAL ELECTION
Edgewood Country Club Will Hold
 Meeting Tomorrow

The annual meeting of the directors of the Edgewood Country club will be held on that associations property in Edgewood tomorrow beginning at noon. The purpose of the meeting is primarily to elect a successor to the late Major Frank Y. Anderson as president. This proposition may be postponed until an other time, although Mason J. billiard and a number of other prominent men are being mentioned for the position,
 The other officers and members of the board of control will be chosen.
 William St. Clair. who will serve the barbecue, promises repast of rare eX- cellence on this occasion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
District Endeayor Meeting

The Christian Endeavorers of the Bir- mingham district will meet together after their regular prayer meeting next Sun day nights at the First Presbyterian church. corner Fourth avenue and Twen- ty-frst street J. E. Hixson, who has been studying for the ministry for the past five years. will preach a special ser mon to young people. Mir. Hixson is well known In Birmingham, especially among the Endeavorers. having served as presi- dent of the local Christian Endeavor attend college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
DAYS RECORD OF
 COUNTY COURTS

Mrs Susie Stang, as administrative of the estate of William Stang, filed suit in the city court yesterday against the Southern Bell Telephone company for $50, . GOO damages for the death of her husband, William Stang who was killed by a fall from a pole some time ago.
 J. c. Ferguson filed suits in the city court yesterday against the Western Union Telegraph company for $l0OO and $500 respectively for alleged failure to deliver messages bringing the news of his sisters death
 James w. Morgan filed suit in the city court yesterday against the Empire Coal company for S20, ,O0O damages for alleged personal injuries received when the plain tiff was in the employe of the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
Gunnells Passes Through

Major H. c. Gunnells, former state superintendent of education. was in Bir- mingham yesterday. He attended the Third regiment camp at Anniston, wis., ,ated his old home there and returned to Montgomery yesterday. Major Gunnells says he regrets exceedingly the recent turn of affairs at Tuscaloosa as Presi- dent Abercrombie was valuable ex- ecutive of the state university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28

Over 300 arrests have been made by the police authorities for "prohi" violations, and of this number a large percentage of convictions have been had in the po- lice court, nearly all of which were ap- pealed, however.
 The fines imposed by Judge Black in these cases have been increasing daily at a greater rate than the interest on .an ad- vanced loan, by money shark.
 Ninety dollars and 90 days became so monotonous to Judge Black that he look
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
To Aid Humane Society Work

The officers of the Birmingham Humane society are making an appeal to all mem bers to pay up their subscriptions for the current year. The society has done great work in bettering the condition of the dumb animals in the district, but much is yet to be accomplished. The society needs the funds and requests that subscriptions be promptly paid They will be grateful for donations to this most worthy cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
BARBECUE AT EAST
 LAKE TOMORROW
Coal Operators Expect 1900 to Take Part in the An7
 nual Conference

The annual conference and holiday of the Alabama Coal operators will be held at East Lake tomorrow beginning at 30 o'clock. All arrangements have been made, according to Capt. J. " Allen, sec retary of the association, for one of the most successful affairs yet held by that body. He expects visitors from all the mineral district to reach Birmingham to- night to take part in the holiday enter tainment and the discussions thatowll be held relaive to various technical tropics.
 Ape deliberations of the association will be presided over by Frank H. Crockard, the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. Addresses will be made by va rious mine officials. Two addresses upon the subject of tuberculosis will be given by pr. Harrison and S. J. Bowie.
 The officials arranged yesterday for a large supply of meats, which will be placed upon the fires tonight and will be served tomorrow. The cooking has been given over to an expert in that line and the operators anticipate a toothsome spread of barbecued meats.
 lne lnulcdLlODS are that lJUU UT lflOre lD- dustrial men will meet together tomorrow and exchange views upon topics in com mon with each other.
 The official invitation and programme as issued by Secretary Allen follows:
 "You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of Alabama coal mine officials, to be held under the auspices of the Alabama Coal Operators associa- ton. at East Lake park, on Saturday, July 20. 1911.
 PROGRAMME.
 Meeting called to order at 10:30 a. m.
 Introductory remarks, MT. Frank H. Crockard chairman executive committee.
 Sanitary Improvements In Mining Camps" Prof. G. N Mitcham, professor civil engineering, Auburn, Ala.
 'tThe New Mining Law and Its Enforce ments," MT. c. H. Nesbtt, chief mine in spector.
 Explanation of Mine Rescue Appara- tus,' MT. J. W. Groves, lecturer T. c. I. Company.
 Prevention of Tuberculosis in Mining Camps" MT. s. J. Bowie president Anti Tuberculosis association.
 ''Short Talk on Tuberculosis" Dr. W. G. Harrison.
 Demonstrat ton of First Aid Work. Team from Pratt No. Division, Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
 Mine Inspection with Special Refer ence to Influencing Individual Miners to Comply with Recommendations" MT. Ed. Flynn. mine inspector Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
 Remarks or discussion by associate state mine inspectors, superintendents, mine foremen and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
Want Scientific Dietist

The United States civil service commis- sion announces an examination in Bir- mingham for the position of scientific dietist at 800 per annum for duty in the Philippines Competitors will not be assembled for examination, but Will be required to submit with their applications a thesis of not less than 300 words on subject relating to dietics, together with statements showing their experience and training.