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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
ATTORNEY DILLARD
 PASSES THROUGH

F. C. billiard of Chicago. commerce at- torney for the Union Pacific railroad, was here last night. He arrived over the Central of Georgia and left for Louisville on the Louisville and Nashville at S:3C O clock. He has been in Florida for sev- eral weeks, and was not here on any spe- cial mission.
 Mr. billiard is said to be one of the best informed. commerce attorneys in America, and has rendered some notable opinions on commerce questions.
 MT. billiard said last night he did not care to make any statement relative to pending measures or late interesting opin- ions of the interstate commerce commis- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18

will be unable to spend the entire week. Congressman R. P. Hobson has accept ed the invitation of the committee to be at the convention in May. and he states that he expects to arrive on the 18th. A gen eral review of those who have accepted the invitation. of the good roads congress shows at present that there will be nine governors, IA senators and congressman, 10 commissioners of agriculture. state geologists and over that number of other state officials, railroad presidents and several good roads experts. Two state legislatures have accepted the invitation
 to attend and over 1000 delegates have been appointed by the various governors and state organizations.
 Will Do His Best
 Washington, April 17.-(Special) )-Ala- bama congressman and representatives of Birmingham citizenship extended to the President this morning an invitation to be present during the Good Roads con gress The President could not give q definite answer but will later communi- cate with the delegation. He has an en- gagement In New York on May 23 and on his return may be able to pass on through Washington and go to Birmingham. It Is very doubtful. however, if the President will be able to attend
 Senator Bankhead acted spokesman for the delegation and made a good talk to the President. The President said he would accept on the spot if they would promise to adjourn Congress by that | time. Senator Bankhead, quick at repar- tee noted the absence of MT. Underwood, whom, he said, could not get to the | White House because he was so busy try | ing to get through the Canadian reciproc- ] ity bill. MT. Underwood, the senator added, might take it out on the Canadian bill if the President didn't accept. The President found the joke turned on him. self and in a serious vein said he would do his best to get there.
 The Birmingham committee consisted of H. A. Elkourie. J. O. Thompson, N. W. Scott, Louis Pizitz. A. A. Gambill, L.. A. Whitehead and J. w. Donnelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
ID COLLECT FOR COTTON DESTROYED Colonel Garber Represents Clients Who Lost Cotton
 in the Civil War

To endeavor to collect claims against the United States for cotton destroyed during the Civil war, aggregating about 1000. .000, Col. Alex Garber left last night for Washington. Under a recent act of Congress the United States will refund to the southern people the price of cotton destroyed. the payments to be made ac- eording to the quotation prevailing at that time.
 Colonel Garber has several claims of this kind which are among the first to be presented to the government. The litigation looking to the reimburse ment of those who lost cotton during the war is expected to be among the interest," ing developments of the immediate fu- ture.
 If all the cotton destroyed during the war was paid for at the price prevail ing at that time the south would pe greatly enriched by the unexpected gen- erosity of the government.
 Colonel Garber will be in New York be- fore he returns home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
MAY SOON RESUME THE GROCERS' CASE

Robert N. Bell, special master in the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association dissolution case has written the attor- neys for the United States and the de- fendants requesting them to suggest d day upon which inc case shall be re- sumed
 When the case was adjourned several days ago it was with the understanding that the special master would sign all the written evidence and then take up the question of a day to resume with ths attorneys.
 He said last night that an answer was expected to his letters within a few days and that the case would perhaps be re- stunned shortly.
 Oliver D. Street, United States district attorney. was here yesterday in con sultation with Hinton Clabaugh, special agent for the department of justice, and others interested and will be here today. He said there had not been any move made to get the case started again. but that there would be shortly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
RAILROAD MEN OF
 NEW ORLEANS HERE

President D. D. Curran of the New Orleans and Northeastern railroad, l.. A. James. vice president and w. A. Kelle- han, purchasing agent of the same line, were in Birmingham yesterday. President Curran did not stop, being en route to New York, from which port he will sail April "A for Europe. He will be gone sev- eral weeks.
 However, Vice President James and MT. Kellehan remained in Birmingham yes terday in consultation with Maj F. Y. Anderson relative to some land questions in this district.
 The officials left last night for New Orleans. They were very optimistic. MT James says business is very fiattering, and that no reasons exist for slack in movements this summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
SEWANEE REUNION
 TO BE HELD TODAY

This will be a big day for the local alumni of the University of the South, better known as Sewanee. With dele cations of alumni coming in from ad joining states to attend the reunion and banquet tonight at the Country club, the local association is quite busy making preparations
 The guest of honor at tonights re- union will be Bishop Thomas F. Gay Tor of Memphis. bishop of Tennessee and chancellor of the University of the South. Bishop Gaylor will arrive in the morning and while here will be entertained by Robert Jemison. .Jr, al his home. A number of informal meet ing will be held during the day and visiting alumni will be shown over the city In automobiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
.alcis Lime and Stone Co.

The Calcis Lime and Stone company filed papers of incorporation in the probate court Monday The new firm will engage in a general mining and manufacturing business, and will have it's headquarters in Birmingham. The company will open up business with a paid in capital of $35000, the total authorized capital being s50,000. off cers elected for the first years busi ness arc: w. C. Shackelford, president, F. Stollenwerck, vice president. and L.. F. stollenwerck, secretary. and treas urer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
WALTER SMITH TO
 ADDRESS KNIGHTS

Notices have been issued that a con- clave of the Cyrene commandery. Knights Templar. next Friday night will be ad- dressed by Eminent Sir Walter Smith. Work in the order of Knight of Malta will be exemplifed..
 The inspection of the commandery by Eminent Sir Walter Smith will be a very interesting ceremony. A large attendance will be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
 TEMPLE EMANUEL SERVICES TONIGHT

Services at Temple Emanuel tonight will mark the close of the Passover and members of the congregation are urged to make special effort to be present. The services in themselves will be very impressive and afterward business meet ing of the congregation will be held, at which time reports will be received from the various committees in connection with the new temple.
 The services will begin at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
NEGROES FIGHT AT
 THE COUNTY JAIL

Charles Emory, negro prisoner in the county jail and Sam Gilbert, another negro, became involved in a difficulty in the jail yesterday morning and as q result Gilbert stabbed Emory twice. once in the shoulder and once in the arm. The wounds are not serious, the stabbing be- ing done with an ordinary pocket knife. Gilbert was placed in close confinement yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
MEMPHIS COAL MAN
 SPENDS A DAY HERE

Cyrus Garnsey, Jr., of Memphis. general manager of the Galloway Coal company was in Birmingham yesterday He was accompanied by Cyrus Garnsey, Sr., Of New York, who is making visit to the south.
 The Galloway Coal company official was in consultation with local officials during a greater part of the day getting in per sonal touch with conditions.
 He said the outlook was bright anc every industrial line would be taken care of during the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
COMMISSIONER WEBB
 OF MISSISSIPPI HERE

J. A. Webb. president of the Mississippi railroad commission, was In Birmingham yesterday en route home from the east. He stopped over In Birmingham to call acquainted in Birmingham. Mir. Webb said everything in the east was ex- ceptionally roseate He said politics was getting warm in his state and the cam paign would be well under way very soon
 He went to his home last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were is- sued from the probate court Monday
 A. H. Turner of Birmingham to Miss Ethel Smith.
 w. Q. Cox of Birmingham to Miss Lilie B. Bates.
 w. II. Hale of Birmingham to Miss Annie Mcclellan.
 W. W. Strain of Louisville to Miss Jane Y Dudley. { l. C.. Beatty of Birmingham to Miss Maibelle Roden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
SHAFROTH VETOES
 THE RAGING BILL

Denver. Col, April Ex-Governor Shaf- roth today veoted the racing and boxing bill passed last week by the legislature 'If you pass this bill over my veto" said the governor, "I will never appoint q racing commission, such as it provides, until l am compelled to do so by the high est court of the land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
$S5 
 Tailoring Ou Blach'S $3O Suits

Pretty big claims to make, but easier to substantlate with the suits themselves.
 These $30.O0 blue serges have new English soft roll fronts-buttons, two or three as you prefer.
 To produce such perfect fit ting garments without pad ding is certainly an achieve ment of ."Blach's De Luxe , and it is absolutely true that suits, tailored as these are, would cost to measure $85.OO in New York.
 Step in today and let the suits prove what we say is true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
BIG INCREASE OF
 STEELE-SMITH STOCK

report of increase of the capital stock of the Steele Smith Dry Goods company was filed in the probate court Monday The former capital stock of the firm of $110,000 was increased by sso.ooo, making its present capital s2o0.ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
Capital Stock Advanced

Report of increase of the capital stock of the Northern Kentucky Coal Mining company from s25,OO to s15o.ooo was filed in the office of the probate court Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
On Twentieth Street

The new bank occupies the northern quarters of the First National bank building, situated on the alley corner In the southern end is the First Ma tional bank.
 The interior Is of marble quarried at Talladega and perfectly white and flaw less. The panels, measuring apout four feet, are of solid marble, while the counter supports are of the same spot less marble. The entrance Is not yet completed, but 1t Is also of marble and will have imposing pillars at the entrance. The entrance will also have giant brass door of classic design. The banking counter Is of brass of dull color. blending with the brass electrical fixtures and the other fea- lures of decoration. The safety deposit vaults and the cur rency room have marble floors, while the vaults are of the latest steel con- struction and with complex locking systems of the latest pattern. President Gray has a suburb mahog- any decorated private office, while an- other room adjoining the president s office Is that of the directors. Tn entire place is at once commodi- ous and attractive.
 The officers of the bank are
 Henry B. Gray, president.
 H. D. Lyman, cashier. William T. Latham, assistant cashier.
 Henry L. Chisholm, assistant cashier.
 President Gray Talks
 The following expression was yes terday given by President Gray:
 T am very much gratfied and nat ,urally to enter. into our new home. Tn e Peoples bank has occupied its old guar ters on Second avenue a long time, and we were cramped for space. Besides, our bank rooms there were not in keep ing with the progressiveness of the times.
 Tn our new home we have striven to create a banking room of modest, business-l like kind, but roomy, and with plenty of lobby space to accommodate our depositors.
 "In this respect we have succeeded for there is plenty of space here. am deeply grateful for the ma gnificent compliment paid us today by having so many of our friends call and wish us good luck and congratulate us upon this event. -
 "The bank is now 22 years of age, and we feel a pardonable pride in its growth and reception at the hands. of the people of Birmingham"
 The opening of the new bank was remembered by the friends of Governor Gray and his officials, for the entire lobby was bower of rare flowers placed in holders. The flowers were sent by various people of Birmin gham who have been depositors and friends of the new bank for many years.
 The officials presented their friends with very elegant bill books with the compliments of the institution engraved upon the inside.
 Altogether the opening of the new home was decidedly suspicious and an event wherein the business people of Birmingham felt great deal of in- terest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-18
PEOPLES BANK IS
 NOW IN NEW HOME. Auspicious Opening of
 Handsome Quarters HAS MARBLE INTERIOR Extensive Use of Brass Trimmings and Mahogany Combine to Make
 One of the Hardsomest
 Banks in the South

In it's twenty-second year of exis- tence, the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company yesterday opened for business in its handsome permanent home. Throughout the day throngs of Birmingham business and professional men visited the new bank congratulate ing President Henry R. Gray and his assistants upon their new quarters.
 The new home of the Peoples banl. is one of the handsomest banking in teriors in the whole south. The unan- in,ous verdict of those looking the in- stitution over yesterday was to this effect.
 The doors remained open until o'clock last night after an opening as ideal and perhaps as gratifying as was ever held in Birmingham. President Gray when asked last night what his estimate was of those calling said he believes that $500 of his friends called in to say sbravo" over the new bank ing rooms
 The Peoples bank was organized in 1SSS with B. Ashbury Thompson as president It was then in the Roden
 
 present new place. The capital at that time was s50.000, while now the capital and surplus are $15O,000, with the stock among the most substantial in this district. w J. Rushton succeeded MT. Thompson as president, while he was in turn succeeded by F. w. Dixon. All of the former presidents are here now and widely known.
 President Henry B. Gray assumed charge in 1895 and Is now entering upon his seventeenth year as presi- dent.
 The first account opened in 1888 was that of the Excelsior laundry, of which George A. Blinn, Jr., is president. When the new place was opened yesterday he also opened the first new account. making a record not equalled in local banking circles.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07

the fact that there are lot OF Fill
pinos ready to come over and to 90
onto the plantations. There are eighty
Filipinos booked to come by the Mon
gOlia on her next trip from the ORR
ent. This Is the first shipment from
the Philippines for some time.
The labor problem for the planta-
tions was getting to be serious
thing, with crop in sight for the
coming year that is estimated to go
much higher than this years crop,
which Is considered banner one.
All haste Is being made on the new
receiving station ut the foot of Ala
kea street, so that all will be in
readiness for the immigrants that are
to arrive on the Wllcsdcm some time
in November
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07
New College Building.

Work ON the College Of Hawaii will
start in the very near future. The
contract for the building was award
ed to the Lord-Young Engineering
Company, which was the lowest bid
der, being S2j under the next higher
bidder.
The building is to be finished inside
of eight months.
1t is stated that the majority of the
trustees of Oahu College are In favor
OF concrete for the material to be
used in the erection of the girls dor
mitury, and such will probably be
used In this connection there have
been six sketches added to the pre-
liminary plans. and this, added to the
recent loss by fire, will probably de-
eide the matter In favor of concrete.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07

The fight that Is on at the present
time regarding the action Of Tia" Fed
cral Government in practically throw
ing the port open to contagious dis
eases that may arrive from countries
along the South American Coast has
resolved itself into something sIrcnu-
Gus, and the Governor has taken Il
hand In the immediate future there
will be move made by the health
authorities of the Territory in strong
opposition to the Intentions of the
Federal Government, which Is for
modifying the quarantine regulations,
that, on account of the peculiar stu.
alton Of Hawaii. would expose these
islands to malaria and yellow fever.
President Pratt of the Board Of
Health has taken the stand that it
is most dangerous proceeding to
allow u vessel from foreign port
the practically free run of this port.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07

with the demand exceeding the
supply, the large pineapple canneries
of the islands are closing the best
season they have ever had, and the
prospects ahead for next season are
AS bright AS could be wished for.
The exact figures for the year can
not be had at the present, as the re-
turns are not all in and will not be
for some time, but enough are fur
nished to give some idea of the mag
nitude of the business. The value of
the exported pines for the season Is
estimated at between $2,5OO,OOO and
$3,OOO,OOO, representing something
over 100000 cases of the canned fruit.
The Hawaiian Preserving Company
alone estimates an output this season
of between 10000 and 10000 cases,
and there are several weeks To run
yet before the season can be con-
sidored closed.
II Is stated by those who know
that there has been considerable land
added to the pineapple fields this year
and that next year there will be a
much larger crop harvested than ever
before.
The season has been most success
full for all who were engaged In the
pineapple business in every depart
ment. II Is also stated that there IL
some talk of charging the Dole plant
at lwiloi.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07
COaSt-t0-C0a Ships.

Interest In shipping circles has
been aroused over the fact that the
Manson Navigation Company has let
drop hint that the vcssels OF that
line will probably make the trip from
coast to. coast when the Panama
Canal Is opened for traffic. In such
an event the vessels will make a di-
rect run from Honolulu to New York,
and would place the company in close
competition with the Amcricanlla-
waiian. which has already made
known the fact that 1t will use the
canal when II has been opened.
The Matson people have not de-
cidod yet as to what they will do in
the matter. but It has been decided
that IL they do go in for u cOast-to-
coast traffic they will order the con-
struction of Il number Of large vessels
Tor the trade
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07

Expert Starrett arrived on the Will
helmina from the Coast on Tuesday.
and he stated that no time will be lost
in getting his plans into practical
working order. He has not made up
working plans for very far ahead, but
intends to let the system work itself
along to success. lie has come here
prepared to stay for Il long time, II
the scheme works out rs 1t is hoped
1t will and the Territory is in need
OF his services.
In regard to immigrants, or more
particularly to small farmers, Mr..
Starrctt states that Hawaii can get
all the tillers of the soil that the
Territory can find room for In the
way of supplying homesteads Since
he went back 10 tue Coast he has
been looking into the matter of set
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07
Break water Work.

Mystery surrounds the method to
be employed in carrying on the work
OF the lIilO brcakwater by Charles f.
Wood. viCe-prcsdont Of the Break
water Company Of Philadelphia, who
was the lowest bidder for the work
that sums up $iCO,OoU II is rumored
that the quarry from which the rock
will he taken Is located on Maui, and
that Wood will establish Il line of
bargcs that will carry the rock to
the brcakwatrr at llilO. II h stated
that Mi Wood was recently on Maui,
and that his visit was in connection
with the getting of rock for the break
water.
Local bidders are of the opinion
that the Eastern firm IL going to lose
money on the contract.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07

tiers for Hawaii, and he states that
there are any quantity of men, who
have from $1,000 to $4,000 to invest who
are anxious to come to Hawaii and
make their homes here. Quoting Mr..
Starrett on this matter. he says:
"NOt less than ten such men spoke
10 me before | came over and de-
clared themselves ready to come and
bring their families ii we could give
them any assurance of getting land
mere on which they could start farm
ing"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07

was expected and predicted, but the
weather was mfavOrabIe and results
we're far below the expectations. The
advance in coffee is due to shor'
crop in Brazil whence comes about
three-quarters of the worlds coffee
supply. The average shipments from
that country are about l2,OOO,OOO bags
of 1873 pounds each. A recent report
gives the 1910 shipments as less than
100000 bags.
The relation of supply to demand
has led to higher prices for sugar and
coffee as It has a change in the price
of many commodities whose higher
cost has been popularity charged to
other influences.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07
Pearl IinrhOr work.

The announcement was made
Thursday morning that bids would
be called for shortly for the paving,
sewering and the installation OF Il
water supply system for Pearl liar-
Dor. ana II is stated that the contracts
will sum up in the ncighborhOod of
$IOO.OOO. It Is expected that there
will be bids entered from the Coast
for this work
Word comes from the Coast that Il
large number of the granite blocks
for the drydock at Pearl liarbOr have
been inspected and are about to be
shipped here There are over u thou
sand of these blocks contracted for.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-10-07

on with the old crop and on with
tbr new fully states the sugar situa-
ton of Hawaii At the present moment.
According to those who are in touch
with sugar conditions. the old crop
will all be on the market before De-
cembcr, aud there will be- lo,s of mills
grinding ON the new crop long before
that time.
There are three big AmcriCan-lla-
wtliln rreighters to leave the port
inside Of the next two months, and
between them they will clean up all
o. the sugar of the old crop, and
what makes II better still Is the fact
hat II will all go into the market
under a price that was not on the
Books at the beginning of the year. II
h stated that the Brewer agency will
haI" shipped all Of its sugar by the
ninth Of next month, and that will
bring 1t into the Eastern market early
IL December
On the first Of next month there
are several plantations that will start
grinding the 1912 cane, and th"r" are
those who say that the coming crop
will be considerable heavier than this
years
The bark FoOhnE Suey reached the
Atlantic Coast the first Of the week
with cargo Of 1915 tons OF sugar
that found 5.1i market