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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
BI}M|NGHAM|S IS
 0NEVERY TONGUE New Yorker Says City Ger tainly Has Ability to Do
 Big Things

R. M. Ellis, general representative of the M. Melachrine Cigarette company. who was formerly resident of Birmins- ham and a popular Alabama Great South ern railroad officials, was in the city yes terday. He came down from New York to visit his sister in this city. who has been III for some time. During the day he visited with several railroad friends and made a trip about the city with l.. Sevler. general agent for the Southern railway interests, and other friends.
 MT. Ellis spoke enthusiastically of Bir- mingham yesterday, saying that the cen- sus and commission form of government of this city had attracted the widest at- tention.
 T have been around the country a It. tie in my day." observed MT. Ellis yes terday as he gazed upoh the site for tho 1S-story Aperican Trust bank skyscraper. but have never seeh afiys town that had the ability of Birmingham to do things. You may talk about the spirit of this city and that, but would personally much prefer the stability of going for ward calmly and undisturbed like Bir- mingham than to make a spurt here and a spurt wonder. Birmingham has in recent years displayed a knack of ac- complaining big things which count and the chances seem bright for continu- ation of that march of progress. 'I have the utmost faith in Birming- ham. And incidentally that faith has advanced since the commission form of government came into effect I would rather own property in Birmingham now that a commission is in charge, than any city In the United States, because of the cardinal and most restful fact that every interest is safe where business methods supersede the slack and inefri- cient work of an organization where everybody's business is nobodys business.
 Since the commission has taken hold l in Birmingham the people in New York with whom I come in contact have talked much of the city. They seem to think that this town has only started and their opinion is correct
 'The financial interests of New York; who are always seeking safe channels of investment, are leaning towards Birming- ham more than ever and I take it that any financial needs that are desired for Birmingham will find ready listeners in New York city. Trenton, N. J., followed Birmingham's lead on the commission proposition and other advanced cities are likely to do this same thing. The senti- ment of the times is to go forward and can recall no proposition that savers so thoroughly of progress as a commissol form of government"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
NEW CORPORATIONS
 FORMED IN JUNE
Since the First of January S4,954, ,0OO Increase in Cap
 ital Has Been Made

There has been a good deal of talk of dullness in business circles through out the country since the first of the year, but conditions in certain sections have been indeed encouraging. While business in Birming gham has been con sidered rather inactive, many of the corporations and individual business men have been thriving. This is evil denced by the fact that during the past six months as shown by the records of the probate court, s4,954,000 was invested by companies whose volume of business demanded an increase of capital In addition to this 123 com panies have been incorporated since the first of January, and the amount of capital invested by these new firms totals approximately s2,100,S00.
 The court records show that 13 cof- porations were formed during the month of June with an investment of capital amour ting to $210,400 and that three existing companies filed certifi- cates of increase of capital aggregating $754,400.
 The following is a list showing the corporations formed in June and the amount of capital invested by each:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
HORSES AND AUTOS
 ARE PUT ID TEST
Thrilling Race on Highland Avenue to Test the Eff
 ficiency of Each

In the presence of officials of the Underwriters association from Atlanta and officials of Birmingham the new automobile chemical wagon proved its superiority lover the horse drawn ve- hicle in a test around Highland avenue to the gate al Mountain Terrace yes- terday.
 The horses were started from Linden avenue fire station to the point at Mountain Terrace. The automobile was started one mile and a half behind the horses at Five Points. The horses made the dash in seven minutes, while the automobile was there in exactly eight minutes from Five Points.
 It was noticeable, and freely com mented upon that if the test had taken in one more block or at the further est, two more blocks the horses could not have made it at all. The animals were covered with foam from their wild dash arou.d Highland avenue and they were almost ready to topple over according to President EXum, when the race was ended.
 The members of the Underwriters aSsoclatlon were immensely pleased with the exhibition, but they did not make any comment.
 The net result of the test yesterday is expected to be the abandonment of the Linden avenue fire station, which has thrown protection around a wide territory for some time, and the plac- ing of motor driven cars at Five Points to serve the entire territory. It is said this can be accomplished a great deal better than the present arrangements will permit. No official action, how ever, has been taken by Chief Bonnet and President Exum yet upon the con- templated change.
 After witnessing the test around Highland avenue the officials inspected the other fire stations and seemed to be very much pleased with conditions. The officials who witnessed the High land avenue test were: A. M. Schoan, chief engineer of the Underwriters as- sociation, and A. B. Andrew, secretary of the association from Atlanta; Presi- dent Culpepper Exum, Chief A. " Ben nett of the fire department. and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
FINISH RAZING WORK
Birmingham Will Soon Have Four
 Skyscrapers in Bunch

' The old building of the American Trust and Savings bank, on the corner of First avenue and Twentieth street, has been razed to the sidewalk and work on the foundation for the new eighteen-story skyscraper will soon be commenced.
 It may not be generally known out side of Birmingham that with the erec- rtion of the new building, Twentieth street and First avenue will be the only street crossing in the south having a skyscraper on each corner. There are few in the entire country There are no more hand some structures than this noble quartet, comprising the Woodward building, which was the first skyscraper erected in Bir- mngham the Brown Marx, the Empire and the new edif1ce which will be the tallest building in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
SOME LOCAL OPTION VIEWS

There are three methods of dealing g with the liquor rtraffic-prohibition, dispen- sary and licensed saloon,' said 1T. K. White. "All three have been tried time and again, and the experience of all large cities where these methods have been in vogue is that the, licensed saloon under police surveillance is the best solution of the question. It has been demonstrated 10 every fair minded man that prohibition in Alabama is failure. Many of our friends will contend otherwise, but I be- lieve it true. Every man believes in morality, and I am convinced that the cause of morality has been retarded by the advent of prohibition and the law lessness resultant therefrom. Moral suasion has always done more for the cause of temperance than compulsory laws. We should view the matter not from a theoretical viewpoint but from practical experience.
 ''I believe a higher moral standard will obtain under the plan suggested by the chairman of the local option committee, passing this assertion on our own experi- ence and that of other cities and states.''
 "I have spent s2 for whisky in my life'' said w. G. Miller. "I am nearly 40 years and should I live to my allotted three score years and ten don't think I will ever spend another cent that way. have given the prohibition question much thought from time to time The attempt to legislate morals into a people has always resulted in failure, and I am of the opinion always will.
 When the agitation for prohibition first took hold in this state I visited the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01

". T. Cox, Cox Shoe Store, said: Prom business standpoint the bond issue proposed by the commissioners seems to be the correct thing. It will not involve the city in any greater debt than all ready exists ,and certainly 1t will be a way of establishing sound financial standing. I have the utmost confidence in the judgment of the commissioners and I am sure that they have given the mat ter of bond issue their thorough con- sideratlon before approving of it. hope the citizens will come out on July 3 and support that form of municipal government, which they have recently adopted, by indorsing those to whom they look for its success."i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
Henry FOnde in City

Henry Fonde, the veteran general agent for the Southern Railway company, with headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn, was in
 Birmingham yesterday for a short time. He is also general agent for the South ern in Birmingham, but visits here only a few times during the year. MT. Fonde was in thet city yesterday in connection with some fuel contracts for his com pany. While here he was in consultatia0 with Vice President J. R. Ryan of tho Corona Coal company and other officials,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
Dolomite Masons Name Officers

The Dolomite Masonic lodge, 452 elected officers at its last communica- tion for the ensuing Masonic year. as fol lows: L. A.. Reeves, worshipful master E. L. Boyd. senior warden; George M Wilson, Jr, warden; c. M Stanford chaplin; A. J. Smith, treasurer; c. L. Dabbs. secretary; J. Ellis Brown, senior deacon; Will Brown, Jr., deacon; Ellard Chapman, senior steward Patton Bur- gin, junior steward; w. q. Rush. tier They will be installed publicly by the re. tiring worshipful master. B. E. Purser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01

securing a shotgun, he quickly put his snakeship out of commission.
 The snake had formerly been on ex- hibition in store few doors from the Prowell companys store and had escaped about three weeks ago. Although a dili- gent search was made he was not seen until yesterday. when he emerged from his hiding place, only to meet his death The reptile attracted much attention, and much speculation was indulged in as to his being found in such unusual surroundings, until MT. Weaver explained about the show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
SOUTH AMERICAN ANACONDA
 KILLED ON TWENTIETH STREET

A nine-foot snake, weighing seven and three-qusrters pounds, was killed yester- day afternoon In the rear of the Rob ert Prowell Stove company's store, on Twentieth street between Third and Fourth avenues, by R. R. Weaver.
 The reptile was a South American ana conda, of the dark brown spotted variety and accounted very poisonous. The snake was seen summing himself on the top of woodshed in the rear of the store. MT Weaver's attention was called to it and,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
VISIT HILLMAN HOSPITAL
Board of Revenue Finds Institution
 Still Cramped for Room

An inspection of the Himan hospital was made by the Board of Revenue yes terday, and the conditions of the place were found to be most satisfactory from the standpoint of service. The limitations of the institution are still marked, but unusually good results are being achieved by the efficient corps of physicians and nurses under the able supervision of Dr. E. P. Hogan.
 The latest addition to the hospital is an operation room for holding post mortem examinations. This addition will be com pleted in short time and ready for use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
South Highlands Presbyterian

church, Highland avenue and Twenty
 first street, South of which Rev. J. T. 'Plunket, D. D., is pastor, the Lords Supper will be administered during the morning worship tomorrow. The pastor will preach at D. m., topic,, Christ at the Door," Sunday school is at 9:30, with
 F. r. Ballard, superintendent; Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor is at ' D. m. Congregational prayer and praise service is held on Wednesday evening, o'clock. The public is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
GEORGE H. MILLER HERE
Is Going Over Plans for Work on the
 ROebuck Springs Country Club

George H. Miller. the we'll known landscape architect of Boston. is in the city to confer with the Roebuck Springs Country club as to the execution of the plans which he has drawn for the club building and grounds.
 Work on the grounds is now in pro- gress, and It Is announced that the force will be doubled Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
Services at First Methodist

The pastor of the First Methodist church, Rev. L. C. Branscomb, D. D.. who was absent last Sunday attending the Bible Institute at Vanderbilt uni- versity. has returned and will preach both morning and evening. A special invita- tion Is extended the public to hear the morning sermon; subject, Patriots Needed" Evening theme, Glorying in the Cross" The double quartet will sing at both services. Church located corner Nineteenth street and Sixth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Friday:
 A. l.. Smith of Birmingham to Miss Matte Scott. IT. J. Nicholson of Birmingham to Miss Ellen Loler.
 Fred Rockets of Sayre to Mis- Sarah Swinney.
 H. G. Goety of Birmingham to Mrs. Mary Frank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
ONLY WAY OUT
 IS TO PAY DEBTS

"The bond issue is the only way that I can see for the commissioners to handle the financial affairs of the city," said Lee Clary, general agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, yesterday.
 ''The commissioners are business men who have looked into our financial status very carefully. They tell us very minute ly how the city stands. They show us
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
TODAY WILL END
 BOND ISSUE WORK Official Ballots Were Re-
 ceived Yesterday FRIENDS CONFIDENT Commissioner Weatherly Says Elec- tion Will Be Conducted With Dis
 patch-Business Men Need
 Lose But Little Time
FRIENDS CONFIDENT

The finale of the commissioners pohu election so far as work is concerned ~ii' nracticallv cease tonight. And with ohe dav of rest the voters will march to the nol,s Monday morning and decide whether inc commissioners shall be allowed to fund a debt of s1, 300, 900 by bond issue.
 The campaign has probably been ,he shortest in the history of the city, ana during the past 90 days since the election was called there has been put into the fight perhaps the most concerted action on the part of business men that was ever injected into an election here.
 The Birmingham clearing house the bankers as a unit, the Chamber of Com merce. Business Mems league Trades council labor organizations of wide infu- ence and civic bodies of every kind have trooped to the front and put In good word for the bond issue and incidentally patted the commission on the back, figur- atively speaking.
 The commissioners yesterday-President Exum, Judge Lane and MT. Weatheriy- were calm and unafraid of the forthcom- ing battle of the ballots which means so much TOT IneHn lHey oi VI ''S opinion that the election will be carried. overwhelmingly for the issue, and that they will be authorized to pay the debts of the city of Birmingham.
 Hold But One Short Meeting The commissioners have not held any meeting this week except a short one Tuesday And they Nhave been devoting considerable time to the proposition or carrying the election favorably They have been among the voters freely, ana while no speeches have been made ana no fireworks have been sent skyWaru' they have made telling inroads into the ranks of the opposition. The result IS that the general belief prevails that very little opposition of a concerted kind will
 be developed at the polls Monday. The officials say without hesitation that large number of people were at the be- ginning somewhat mystifed over the fig ures and wanted explanation These have
 been explained and the result is that the rank and file will vote favorably upon the proposition Monday. if the opinion of the commissioners is correct
 The Offlclal ballOt
 The last remaining official action was
 taken yesterday when Horace Shrop-
 shirt, Jr., purchasing agent for the mu- nicipality of Birmingham secured the of- | fcial ballot to be used in the election | Monday It is only about three inches long, The, ballot reads as follows: as ... ."OFFICIAL BALLOT .. ..vs
 Special selection, city of Birmingham | Ala, Monday July 3, 1911
 Shall the Board of Commissioners or | city. of Birmingham be authorized to issue bonds of the city of Birmingham, | Ala, to the amount of S1,S00,O0o for the purpose of the payment of deficiencies in the revenues of said city; said bonds, if | authorized, are to mature 90 years from | date and are to bear interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annums payable semi annually.
 | UNfol-e o crosS mark (X) before or after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
Camp Hardee Meets Today

This afternoon at 3 o'clock in the as senby room of the Chamber of Com merce, Camp Hardee will meet in regu- lar monthly session. War stories will he told by the comrades and the final ar arrangements for the camp barbecue and basket dinner will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
Increase of Capital Stock

Certificate of increase of capital has been filed in the probate court by the Southern Asphalt and Construction com pany The additional investment amount ed to s4Noeo. The company now has a capital of s50,c00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
BOND ISSUE THE ONLY WAY

cannot see any way out except to pay
 our debts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01
CITY HAS NO RIGHT
 TO REPUDIATE DEBTS

T am certainly in favor of the Bir- mingham commissioners paying our debts,'' said Robert G. Pierce of the Louisville and Nashville yesterday. "'rne city has no more right to repudiate an honest obligation than any individual. It is well to fund this large sum for 30 years, as within that time our commissioners will have carefully handled our business and we will be in shape for payments. '"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01

A sudden attack at night of sor form of Bowel Complaint may come anyone. Every family should ben. Nided with bottle of DIR ARNOLD'S BALSAM.
 Warranted by Eugene Jacobs Store I4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01

Hanover Investment Co. ......$ 10000 Oakwood Cemetery Co. ...... 75,0O0' Stacy Land Co. .....,........ 2,900 Dillard-Clark General Agency 75,OOO Boligee Land & Lumber Co. :. 5000 Black Creek Coal & Mining Co. 4,O00 North Edgewood Land Co. ... 5000 Edgemont Cemetery Co., ....... 5000 Engel Mercantile Co. ......... 5000 Morgan Oil and Gas Co. ...... 6,00U The Deacon Brown Bottling Co.
 of Birmingham, Ala. ..... 2,5OO Walthour Motorcycle Co.,, lnc... 2,0OO Fidelity Realty Co.,, Inc. ...... 12,0O0
 $21O,400 Increase of capital ........ .$754, 400 Total .............. $964,SOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01

"The commissioners, have large amount of work to do, and they should not be handicapped by financial wor- res," said Walter Fowlkes yesterday.
 There is nothing that destroys a mans condition for work like financial wor- res. It follows that in order to get the best service out of our commissioners we must relieve them of the tremendous financial worry which harnesses them now. Agaip we owe this money. The debt has been accommodating 20 years or more and it Is high time we were paying the fiddler"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-01

Make cross mark (X before or after the proposition you vote for.
 FOR the payment of deficiencies in the revenues, bond issue. AGAINST the payment of de- ficiencies in the revenues, bond issue
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-29

Luncheon or Supper
Cream of potato soup B
Cheese crackers G.
Madison cakes* H
MarmaIade A
Cocoa A
Dinner
Beef heated in gravy G
Mashed potatoes A
Squash A
Stuffed peppers 3
Crackers A
Cheese c
Small coffee E
FRIDAY
Breakfast
Cereal with nuts and top milk C
Toasted mullins with fruit butter B
Coffee E
Luncheon or Supper
Baked rice and cheese c
Crullers with maple syrup B
Coffee E
Dinner
Clam bouillon E
Crackers A
Goldfish balls G.
Esca1loped tomatoes A
Bermuda onions q
Cake with custard sauce I
SATURDAY
Breakfast
Stewed prunes A
Puffy omelet G
Toast A
Coffee E
Luncheon or Supper
Beef stew with dumplings +
Rhubarb tartlets H
Tea e
Dinner
Tomato bisque A
Croutons
Baked beans D
Potato cones A
Tomato pickle e
Fruit salad III
Crackers A
These meals. while well balanced
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-29
Graham bread A
Sliced oranges H

Graham bread A
Sliced oranges H
Dinner
Casseroled beef with vegetables f
Cabbage salad G
Preserve toast puddings I
Small coffee e
TUESDAY
Breakfast
Cereal with dates and top milk c
Graham bread A
Coffee E
Luncheon or Supper
Ham omelet c
Graham bread A
Cherry jelly with cream H
Dinner
Julienne soup E
Stuffed halibut steaks c
Boiled potatoes A
Radishes E
Cherry and pineapple pie I
Small coffee E
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast
Baked apples E
Cereal with top milk B
Toast G
Coffee E
Luncheon or Supper
Scalloped fish +
Radishes E
Bread and butter A
Preserved pineapples with cake H
Dinner
Roast of beef
olive sauce
Roast potatoes A
Butter beans A
Sea moss blancmange H
Cake B
THURSDAY
Breakfast
Cereal with top milk B
Bacon B Mullins A
Coffee E
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-29
Dinner

Dinner
Tomato soup A
BreadStickS A
ScallopS au gratin G
Brown haShed potatoes B
Bermuda onions E
Graham pudding with orange sauce I
Small coffee E
SATURDAY
Breakfast
Cereal with top milk A
Bacon B Rolls A
Small coffee E
Luncheon or Supper
Baked peas with pork D
Rolls A
Banana salad H
Dinner
Ham rebaked D
Dreamed potatoes B
Radishes E
Boiled turnips A
Danish jelly* II
SUNDAY
Breakfast
Grapefruit E
Hot cross buns B
Coffee e
Dinner
Broiled steak G
Duchess potatoes A
Dreamed parsnips A
Lettuce salad G
Orange marmalade ices H
Crisp cakes A
Supper
Skewered OYSTERS c
Nut breads G.
Apple sauce H
Tea E
MONDAY
Breakfast
Bananas with cream b
Corn pancakes G
Coffee E
Luncheon or Supper
Lentil PURGE G
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-29

Stuffed figs 1
Small coffee E
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast
Prunes A
Cereal with top milk A
Rye mullins
Coffee E
Luncheon or Supper
Dreamed tomatoes on toast B
Custards with maple nut sauce I
Cookies A
Tea E
Dinner
Spinach soup E
Mutton croquettes G
Steamed rice A
Corn with minced pepper A
Apricot tapioca H
Small coffee E
THURSDAY
Breakfast
Sliced oranges E
Sausages B
Corn bread B
COnee Il
Luncheon or Supper
Macedonia of vegetables B
Toasted rye gems A
Rhubarb shortcake
Dinner
Baked beans D
Baked potatoes A
Apple and celery salad G.
Date cream pie*
Small coffee E
FRIDAY
Breakfast
Apple sauce E }
Creamed Goldfish on toast G
Coffee z
Luncheon or Supper
Eggs scrambled with rice+ F
Baking powder biscuit with marina
lade H
Cocoa A
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-29
PICTURE GOWNS IN
STYLE THIS SUMMER

sized dots. The fronts of the tunic
are edged with lace and the shoulders
and sleeves are outlined with the same
narrow lace. 4
Picture gowns are to be worn this
summer and they look delightfully."-
easy to make. For instance, one Of
white mousseline had a scant skirt
with deep hem at the foot and two
tucks above that. It had baby
bodice, low necked, close fitting and
short sleeved. This bodice was COW
cred by fichu of embroidered mousse
line which crossed over in front and
had the ends tucked under a broad
belt Of black velvet. The belt, fast
ened at one side with a fat rosette-
bow, centred charmingly with a posy