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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Thinks It Will Be Greatly
 Changed
TALKED TO O'NEAL
Bill Is Not an Administration Meas ure and the Governor Reiterates His Desire to Encourage
 Outside Capital

That he had the personal assurance of Governor O'Neal that the revenue bill was not an administration measure, and pass in its present objectionable form, was the substance of an interview given out last night by w. P. G. Harding, pres- ident of the First National bank, who returned from Montgomery with the Bir- mingham delegation. e
 MT. Harding also said in his interview that Governor O'Neal assured him that it was his desire to encourage the institu- tions of this city and state in every man. ner possible. The interview of MT. Hard ing follows:
 T do not believe the revenue measure in it's present form will be reported favor ably by the ways and means committee The committee, in fact, assured us that great changes would be made in the measure. There was good attendance before the ways and means committee of men protesting against the enactment of that measure. The committee seemed to be impressed with the objections made against it. I had long conference with
 
 Governor O'Neal yesterday afternoon, and I was assured that the revenue en- actment was prepared hastily to conform with a section of the code which required ti:at the governor secretary of state and treasurer prepare revenue bill for the information of the legislature.
 Tt seems that the details of the enact ment were prepared by H. x. Brooke, one of the examiners of public accounts. I was assured by, Governor O'Neal that the revenue bill was not an admnistra- tion measure in its present form. He stated that he wished to live up strictly to his platform and public utterances heretofore made and that he has no de- sire to have any measure adopted which would infiict any hardship upon any individual or corporation, but wished to secure an equitable administration of all taxes.
 "In my opinion the governor is inclined to overestimate the amount of money required to carry his administration over. I saw figures yesterday which convince me that if the present extraordinary ap- propriations do not exceed $250, GOO or $3O0,- 00O the present deficit will be wiped ou. and a comfortable surplus remain at the end of the year, and this without any in- crease of our present tax schedules.
 "The governor and his cabinet at this time, however, are not inclined to hold to this opinion.''
 In addition to MT. Harding other prom inent men seemed to believe last night that the revenue bill was a matter which would not pass in It's present shape.
 John l.. Raul. one of the best known men here, said the bill would unquestion- ably meet with a trimming and that it would not by any manner of means pass as it now stands, If the impression made on the ways and means committee re- mained. He said the committee was not aloof to the petitions made by Birming- ham people and these from other cities. And from what was afterwards given out the bill will meet with the keen cut ter before it finally becomes a law.
 And upon this account 1t was a happy delegation which returned to Birming- ham last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
BIBBLE HERE TO
 LOOK INTO FRISCO
 TRAFFIC MATTERS

W. B. Bibble, vice president of the Frisco lines in charge of freight traffic, was in Birmingham yesterday engaged in an inspection of general traffic condi- tions. He spent the afternoon looking over the local field and conferring with A. D. Lightner. general agent, and others of the local organization. MT. Bibbl. will leave this morning over the Frisco lines for Memphis.
 He said yesterday his trip to Birming- ham was of no special import, as he was simply looking over the line and getting in touch with conditions at each important terminal. He said Birming- ham was exceedingly busy looking and prosperous. MT. Bibble. in talking of business, said it was good and an upward movement was to be noticed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
J. 5. MINE RESCUE
 CAR ARRIVES
EQUIPMENT IS IN CHARGE OF DIR. J. J. RUTLEDGE, WHO WILL CONDUCT LECTURE TOUR TO ALL MINING TOWNS

With Dr. J. J. Rutledge and two assist federal bureau of mines arrived in Bir- mingham yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock over the Queen and Crescent from Knox vile The car will remain in Alabama for several weeks. as Dr. Rutedge in- tends to give an illustrated lecture at every important mining camp in the state.
 The car Is fully equipped with all the latest first aid apparati, and is in charge of three men. Dr. Rutledge is accom- panied by John W. Key of Morris, Ala, foreman of the first aid crew, and Will Ham A. Rauderbush. an expert in han ding the equipment
 Immediately after reaching Birming- ham Dr. Rutledge went to the offices of Chief Mine Inspector James Hillhouse and began a conference with him about the trip. They will map out an itinerary and the car will be placed on this official schedule. Dr. Rutledge said last night he hoped to get the schedule ready today, at which time it would be announced.
 u IS planned 10 0elVer llluSIrate0 leC- lures upon rescue work and other details of education to the miners. In speaking Of the trip yesterday Dr. Rutledge said:
 'The car is one of the latest gotten out by the government, and is equipped in every possible way for a great work. We have idea that if the miners through out America are educated up to the first requirements in case of an accident that a great many lives will be saved and much property protected.
 ''I am very much in sympathy with the work in Alabama and am glad that have the opportunity to bring this message. have been here frequently and have many friends among the miners.
 We will permit the miners to ask any questions, inspect the equipment and se cure as much information as possible while here"
 At the Terminal station yesterday the car. labeled United States Bureau oi Mines" was the center of attraction The railroad men and passers-by were very much interested In the car and the equipment contained in it. The car is a hospital on wheels, and helmits, masks, oxygen tanks are scattered throughout. The mine experts showed visitors how the work was performed and were seem nsly glad to do so. All of the apparatus is government property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
RECORD OF DAY IN
 THE CIVIL COURTS

A verdict in favor of the defendant was awarded yesterday in the case of w. N. Addington, against the Sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron company, in Judge A. O. Lanes division of the circuit court.
 Suit for $100 was filed yesterday in the circuit court by Thomas P. Snead against the Continental Casualty company for alleged balance due on policy.
 Claiming that he received personal in- juries while making an excavation fol, the defendant. J, S. Tenant filed suit for 5000 damages yesterday against Mrs. Amanda T. Hamilton.
 Emma T. Miller filed suit for $1000 damages against the city of Birmingham in the city court yesterday for alleged injury to property done by street grad ing at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
DIR. EAVES TO DISCUSS
 JEW AND CHRISTIAN

The Modern Jew and the Modern Christian Approximations and Differ ences' will be the topic of the sermon by Dr. Eaves at the Congregational chapel Sunday morning. The sermon will be review of the addresses de- livered by pr. Newfield and the pastor in their recent interchange of pull pits.
 Dr. \Newfield's sermon last Sunday was frank but. courteous statement of the Jewish attitude toward Jesus of Nazareth. Dr. Eaves sermon will cover the same ground from the point of view of intelligent Christian faith. Service will be at II o'clock. Music by the choir and congregation At 7:3O p. m. the pastor will speak on "Elijah and Some Modern Prophets" with special reference to Carlyle, Tol- stoy and Emerson. Bible school at 10 a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
CONFIDENT BILL
 WILL BE AMENDED
BIRMINGHAM CITIZENS WHO WENT TO PROTEST AGAINST PASSAGE OF REVENUE BILL RETURN FROM THE CAPITAL

The citizens of Birmingham who att tended meeting of the ways and means committee of the legislature yesterday. protesting against the enactment of revenue bill, have returned home A large number came yesterday at noon, while the train last night brought about all of tho Birmingham people who have been in the capital for the past week.
 The protest against the revenue bill has not been equalled in this state, ac- cordng to expressions from those who came back. No bill. it Is stated not even that creating Greater Birmingham, has ever so widely excited the business men of Birmingham or occasioned such con- demnation.
 Several speeches were made by members of the local delegation In which they pointed out the great harm which would result from the bill. It was the firm cons viction of a great many of the Birming- ham crowd that the bill would be amend cd in all the particulars objected to by the Birmingham delegation. This much was tentatively promised, 1t is said, by the ways and means committee.
 The Birmingham business men sent to Montgomery by the Chamber of Com merce said yesterday upon returning that the committee received them with the most gratifying attention and were un- questionably impressed with the argu- nents they put up against the measure.
 The delegation returning included Pres- ident Harding of the First National bank, Mayor Culpepper Exum, Sydney J. Bowie, John L. Kaul, Coleman Blach and a large number of others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
.DR. TALLY HEADS
 UNIVERSITY CLUB
ATTORNEY EDWARD D. SMITH ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT. MEETING WAS HELD AT THE COUNTRY CLUB LAST NIGHT

At meeting of the stockholders of the last night pr. D. F. Tally was elected president and Edward D. Smith, the well known lawyer. was chosen vice president The meeting was attended by practically all the young men interested in the for nation of this organization, which has already purchased a s5OOOO home.
 William J. Conniff, who has been acting as the head of the organization, relin- quished the reins to pr. Tally, who will assume active management of the new organization.
 In addition to these two officers the following directors were chosen: pr. R. G. Woodson, Hampton s. Smith, William J. Conniff, William s. Mudd, William Leedy. Dr. John D. S. Davis. S. P. Spur gecn, B. w. Long and e. w. Pratt.
 After the election last night the off cers and others entered into a discussion relative to the first entertainment.
 It was announced that the sale of the Pearson home on South Twentieth street had been finally closed up, and therefore the first dance would be held at that place. It Is contemplated to hold the first on Monday evening following Easter, when, 1t is stated, most colleges will have holidays and a large crowd of the young fellows may attend.
 MT. Mudd, speaking for the organza- tion last night, said the first entertain ment would be brilliant and would surpass any like entertainment ever given in Bir- mingham.
 It was announced that the negotiations for the Pearson home, which have been going forward, had been finally closed and the mortgage securing the latter payments and all legal details arranged satisfactorily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
BISHOP BECKWITH
 TO CONFIRM CLASS
Special Services to Be Held at St. Mary's Tomorrow
 Morning

The Right Rev Charles M. Beckwith, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Ala bama, will confirm very large class at St. s-on-the-Highlands tomori " morning at ii o'clock
 He has been very ill for some time and has not been in Birmingham for several months. His confirmation of, this class will doubtless cause great many of his friends here to attend the service and meet him.
 Bishcp Beckwith will confirm the class ana the Rev. w. N. Claybrook, pastor of St. Mary's, will deliver a sermon which he has prepared especially for the occa- fion.
 It has been announced that the musi- cal programme for this occasion has been anged with unusual care by Mrs. Gus sen. and that it will be very excellent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
PASTORS UNION STRONGLY OPPOSES
 THE KILBY BILL

At the regular monthly meeting of the Pastors union of the Birmingham district. held on Monday February 6, 1911, the following resolutions were adopted:
 For as much as we. the Evangelical Pastors union. have learned that a bill called the Kilby bill,' to make Good Friday a legal holiday in the state of Alabama. has passed the sen ate by vote of 15 to g, and is await ing the action of the house to make 1t law. Be 1t
 Resolved, -..at we, the members Of this union. representing as we do q large majority of the Protestant church of the district do hereby solemnly protest against the passage ing reasons;
 Il. It would mean the recognition by the state as holy of a day that Is not so recognized by large majority of those in the state of Alabama call ing themselves Christians.
 "2. It would mean the interference of the state in matter that is pure ly ecclestiastical the place of the states imprimatur on the observance of that which. in the mind of a very large proportion of the people, Is vital neither to religion nor good morals i; the official recognition of what is only matter of the individual conscience.
 "3. It would establish a precedent dangerous to religio.s liberty. un- American and at variance with the re- ligious usages of all such denomina- tions called Christian as are non- liturgical in their worship.
 Resolved. That g committee of three be appointed to press this action to the legislature now in session at Montgomery, Ala. the following to com prise the committee: w. G. Woodbridge. L. F. Whitten. A. J. -lckinson."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Cotton Too Cheap

Tc the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 ' am a cotton planter of Alabama, live in southwest part of the state, plant 900 acres more or less in cotton each year. and grow 300 bales. But good crops in Alabama, Georgia and Florida, as we'll as the ill-fated boil weevil states of the west. are a thing of the past the boil weevil is a certainty all over the south and will do great damage to this 1911 crop.
 This bull movement of New York and other places has the chance of it's life to put cotton to F cents and higher and keep 1t there. AS long as the south Is infested with boil weevil and negro labor will never grow an over-production any more.
 The spot holders are with this bull movement. They are standing on 15 cents to 15ia cents for all the cotton that is left. There is not very much unsold. Yours respectfully,
 JOHN M. FLETCHER. Opelika, February 15. 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
WANTLANE ID
 REMAIN JUDGE
ATTORNEYS WILL HOLD MEET ING THIS MORNING TO PRO- TEST AGAINST HIS RESIGNA- TION-SOME VIEWS

A meeting of the lawyers who prac- tice in the Jefferson county courts has been called for this morning at 10 o'clock in Judge Crows division of the circuit court to draft resolutions, seek ing to have Judge A. o. Lane decline the place on the Birmingham commis- soin, which will be rendered him. This course was decided on yester- day after considerable discussion among the legal practitioners at the courth ouse and in other public places. The sentiment against Judge Lane :; resienation Is unusually strong, but purely from selfish reasons on the part of the lawyers who have admitted so much.
 We do not wish to lose the services of Judge Lane" said Frank s. White, Jr.. "because of the esteem in which we hold him. He has filled an exalted place with imminent satisfaction to
 all parties and the general opinion among different members of the bar is
 that we should make an effort to re-
 tain him.
 We are all fond of Judge Lane.' said G. R. Harsh and we hate to
 give him up. Our reasons are purely
 selfish, because we realize that he Is
 called to place which may prove
 better for him. Still. we are all going
 to ask him to stay. for we realize tha
 his place in the circuit court would be
 hard to fill"
 T regret very much to see Judge Topa oive ,p his place in the circuit court" said Robert N. Bell, put think we should not insist on his staying there in view of the great. increase in his salary as commissioner. Still, SC
 far as public service goes. I am of
 the opinion that he can do as much good in one place as in the other"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
GARNSEY HERE IN
 INTEREST OF SUIT
Is Attending to Taking of Deposis tiOns in the Mudd
 Case

Cyrus Garnsey, general manager of tine Galloway Coal company, reached Bir- mihgham yesterday to attend to the tak- ing of depositions in the case of J. H, Mudd and others against the Galloway Coal company.
 MT. Garnsey was very optimistic over the prevailing conditions, and said busi- ness was going to be excellent during this year if all indications were not mislead- ing.
 He said, however, that slight ouiet- ness prevailed at this time in the coal trade, which was easily accounted for and which was well understood by the coal operators.
 "I think business will be good this year." said Mir Garnsey. During the past year we have climbed up in produc- ton at wonderful rate and this makes me think that Birmingham will go for ward rather than backward. The chances are good for our receiving an excellent run of orders during tine year. In l910 of course. we supplied a strike zone with coal. but at that we did fine business"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Dr. Elkourie to Address Redmen

Chehoo tribe. Improved Order of Red Men, has completed all arrangements for the celebration of George Wash ington's birthday on January 22 at 3 D. m, at the Red Mems hall on First avenue. One of the drawing features of the programme will be an address on The Father of His Country" to be delivered by pr. Elkourie. Music danc- ing and refreshments will be furnished and 1t Is predicted that large num- Der will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved have beer fled in the office of the probate court:
 s1c5O-S. M, Lowell to w. R. Stewart lots and '. block 10, survey of the Blr. mingham- Ensley Land and Improvement company.
 s1250-Ardis Land company, Inc, to LII lie NJ Scott. lot IS, block c, survey o the Ardis Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Mems Meeting of Y. M. c. A.

Rev J. O. Colley will deliver special address to men at the Pastime theatre Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association. Thinking. Believing, Acting" will be the subject of his address. Rev. Colley is a forceful speaker and his address on this subject will be practical and helpful. The orchestra will render several selec- tions and J. H. McAfee will be the soloist. The meeting begins at 3:30 o'clock. All men are welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18

''I most certainly favor the establish mont of dispensaries for the handling of the liquor traffic." said J. J. Walker of EBsley. T was prohibitionist, but have been convinced that the present condition is not the best for the people, the city or county.
 "The present system is setting a bad example for foreigners who come to work among us. They see our general disre- gard for this law and are led to believe that we regard all laws lightly. The ex- ample Is dangerous.
 "Then again, we need the revenue that is constantly flowing into foreign states. We need money in Birmingham and lief fersoE county. The dispensary properly run should not only regulate the sale of liquor, but should provide largely to the support of the schools. the building of roads and relieving the people of some of the burdens of license and other taxes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
W. N. Malone

"As between licensed saloons and dis- pensaries, I much prefer the dispensary, said w. N. Malone. Indeed, I believe the dispensary offers the best solution to the question. It will not only secure better regulation of the traffic but it will be the means of diverting some of the money that is going into the purchase of liquor into the public treasury, where it can be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Capt. Frank s. White

If we are to have the legalized sale of liquor in any form, I would much pro- fer the dispensary plan for the handling of all liquors" said Capt Frank S. White.
 T do not want to see saloons opened in Birmingham again. I believe that the properly managed dspensary offers the best method of regulation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
New York Imports

New York, February 17.-Imports of merchandise and dry goods at the port of New York for the week ending Feb ruary Il were valued at s2o,226.s34 Im- ports of specie for the port of New York Tor the week ending today were 71,077 gold and $s0.14o silver Exports of spe- cie for the week were $1.5oso9s silver and $33,000 gold,r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18

Among the citizens seen yesterday who believe the dispensary is the best method of handling the liquor traffic were Capt. Frank S. White. w. N. Malone and J. J. Walker of Enslev
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
w. A. Jenkins Inferior Judre

During the absence of Judge H. B, Abernethy. who is in Montgomery in the interest of the anti-justices court bill. w. A. Jenkins is acting as judge of the second division of the inferior court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Meeting of Camp Hardee

The regular semi-monthly meeting of Camp Hardee will be held at 80 o'clock this afternoon in the assembly room of the Chamber of Commerce. J. F. Mo Laughlin will tell of Stonewall Jack sons campaigns in the great Shenandoah valley of Virginia. Comrade McLaugh- lin is one of the most pleasing and in- teresting speakers among the veterans. Having served four years in the Army of Northern Virginia, he saw great deal of service, and knows how to tell things. The public Is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
German Lutheran Services

Regular services will be held at the German Lutheran. Zion church tomorrow Preaching will be in German at 10:So a m. and Sunday school to be held at sso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Marriage License Issued

The following marriage license hls been issued from the office of the probate court
 Ira Fields of Warrior to Miss Irene Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
Rheumatism Can Be Cured By Colchicura We Guarantee It

Colchicura is a combi- HI nation of medicinal in- gredients SO combined as to bring about prompt relief of rheu- matism, no matter of how long standing. We are so confident that Colchicura will cure your rheumatism that we sell it to you "no cure no, pay" and we cheerfully refund the money if unsatisfac- HI tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-18
More Citizens Are Tn
 Favor Of Dispensar>
J. J. Walker

maoe to serve the people and check the steady advance in tax burdens"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Liquor Election Problems

There are 12,702 qualified electors in Jefferson county. Forty-five per cent of this number would be 5716, but 45 per cent of the total qualified vote is not required in order to call an election under the Parks act. Forty-five per cent of the last vote for governor is all that is required. The vote cast for governor last No vember foots up 1884, of which num- Der Emmet O'Neal received 6373. The number of petitioners needed as basis by the probate judge for the calling of an election is therefore 3548, or just about 28 per cent of the entire qualified electorate of the county. One in about four of the cleo tors can therefore call an election.
 On account of the penal provisions of the Smith act it is indeed doubtful whether an election can be held be- fore July. Penal provisions are very deliberate in this state, and it may be held that those named in the Smith bill are not enforceable until July.
 The canvassing of 12,702 qualified electors is very considerable task and the procurement of 3548 sigma lures will not probably be brought about, if at all, until the suns of July shine upon us. Between those suns and a liquor election this big, bust ling county seems destined to have a July of unusual fervor and tempera- ture.