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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Judge Lane and the Letters

To the Editor of The Ase-Herald.
 In Wednesdays Age-Herald it is re- ported that Judge Lane Is the recipient of 50 letters a day telling him how to run the city's affairs. Quite a lot of letters were printed-some | know must be for Geries, for their writers have been dead many years. There was one from Will kins Mcawber, for instance We all llnow that MT. Micawber died in 1856 and was buried in Westminster abbey.
 Judge Lanes correspondents are extra rluras-oulside the park fences and a le.- ter written by fellow outside the yard pever seems the same to the one inside.
 Just now Judge Lane Is experiencing the feelings of his correspondents in di- recting the commission by bending his nose against a crack in the park fence or stretching his neck looking over the top at the two lambs with blue ribbons around thelr necks who are cayorting and sporting and kicking their heels high in air over the jolly good time they are having spending the city's money.
 Six per cent interest to be paid on notes that any school boy knows could have been secured for 3.
 Notes signed and cash paid January "A for property that, the land company stated that the title to the mineral rights of the property would be in hand within q limit of two weeks and also please note very particularly that II is agreed that for every acre of which the mineral rights cannot be secured and turned over to the cty 25 per cent of the purchase price of such acre or acres will be refunded to the city"
 Why porter in a law office would say: We will pay for the land when We get title to what we buy and keep the "refund' money in our possession. Why this rush? Why not attend to the mat ter at the next meeting of the commis- sion? Simply because the next meeting would be one day after the election and the Ensley vote can be better pulled out ty a park.
 One person interested in the land com pany represents the railway company relation somewhat close, eh? Yours truly
 GEORGE II. ROGERS.
 Birmingham, January 25, 1912
 1905 s, Fourteenth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
PRESIDENT DENNY MEETS HIS FAMILY University Committee Held Meeting Yesterday HE LIKES TUSCALOOSA Dr. Denny Says He Is Studying the Problems Before Him Before
 Deciding on Line of
 Policy
HE LIKES TUSCALOOSA

pr. George H. Denny, president or the University of Alabama, and the executive committee of that institution held a meeting at the Hotel Hillman yesterday Those attending in addition to the presi- dent were Daniel Pratt of Prattville, M P. LeGrande of Montgomery and Judge Henry B. Foster, chairman, of Tuscaloosa. The meeting, according to an announce ment of Dr. Denny immediately after 1t adjourned, was for the purpose of get ting some details arranged relative to the recent completion of the three new build ings at the university. The purchase of various supplies, furnishings and other items consumed some little time of the meeting The meeting lasted only about two hours.
 President Denny returned to Tusca- loosa yesterday afternoon accompanied by Mrs. Denny and their children, the latter being watched after with unusual care and affection of Aunt Maria Byers, an aged darkey of the old and fast vanishing type.
 The children of Dr. and Mrs Denny are: Frances, aged 12; Charlotte. aged 10, and otoi IT. 4(NihSB oA.s oeSN JNsAAAf -'AAH. Denny was en route from her home in Virginia to Tuscaloosa, to which place Dr. Denny had preceded her. Upon the arrival of the family of pr. Denny here they boarded the Queen and Crescent train for their future home
 pr. Denny said yesterday that he was engaged in studying his problems at Tus- caloosa much the same as a boy in his first arithmetic. He said the entire situa- tion was a study, and until he had care fully looked over the general situation he would not formulate any new policies.
 q am immensely pleased with Tusca- loosa, the student body and the work. |" said pr. Denny.
 ''The reception that has been given me in Alabama is deeply appreciated. The students as you doubtless know gave me banquet the other night that touched me deeply and brought directly home to me in a forcible manner the manliness and the spirit that is there in the student body. The citizens of Tuscaloosa received me with unusual warmth, and for these things I assure you l am grateful. In fact, wherever I have visited in Alabama my reception has been one of thought fitness and pleasure.
 'As to my work at the university there is nothing to he said now except that we have problems there which will be solved. I am learning as a boy would learn new problems, and like the boy we hope to master them. The university pre- sents many varied propositions demand ing great thought and attention
 .The city Of Birmingham is a most de- lightful place and I am charmed, as every one is, with the city and it's people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
AT THE HOTELS

R. w. Brown of Linesville is stop ping at the Hillman.
 G. H. Denney of University is regis tered at the Hillman.
 W. H. Sanders of Montgomery Is at the Hillman.
 F. A. Florence of Montgomery is stopping at the Florence.
 J. S. Handy of Tuscaloosa is at the Florence.
 M J. Hubbard of Cordova is among the arriavls at the Florence.
 G. N Devon of Cincinnati is regis tered at the Birmingham
 w. J. Ayers of Jacksonville, Fla, is at the Birmingham
 E. l.. Duncan of St. Louis is among the arrivals at the Birmingham.
 A. T. Moreland of Montgomery is registered at the Metropolitan.
 w. E. Duke of Mi1lport is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 S. Williams of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan.
 W. L. Henderson of Mobile is stop ping at the Morris.
 W. W. Kirkpatrick of Atlanta is at the Morris.
 w. w. Ross of Montgomery is among the arrivals at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
CITIZENS PLEASED WTHPROSPECTF FOR HOTEL FACILITIES Fifth Avenue Interests Are Active in Working Out
 Various Details TWO LARGE HOTELS
 NOW SEEM ASSURED Jemison- Brown and Roden Backers Are Busy Consulting Architects
 and Dealing With Other Fea-
 lures of the Situation

Pronounced activity was to be noted yesterday among those who have an- bounced, internationally, that a hotel will be erected on Fifth avenue and Twen- tieth street and another on Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street.
 Business circles yesterday placed the utmost faith and confidence in the plans or the Fifth avenue hotel, sponsored by Robert Jenison, Jr., and Eugene l.. Brown. backed by strong circle of friends, and the Roden hotel, backed by local business men. equally as well known. In connection with the hotel for the Jor- dan corner on Fifth avenue and Twen- teth street, Robert Jemison, Jr, an- nounced. that the lease held on all build lngs on the site to be used had been cancelled and that the demolition of the buildings would begin April l, without fail. Meetings were held during the day and architects consulted to the end of get ting the actual work under way.
 MT. Jemison said that the company fol the erection of the hotel would probably be incorporated In a day or two. He re' called, however, that the Fifth Avenul Hotel company had already been formed and that company might simply be con tnued to handle the new deal, althougt under changed management. The promi nent citizens interested in the Fifth ave nue hotel project yesterday were engaged
 in various consultations and seemed to be unusually optimistic over the general sit uaton.
 As to the Roden hotel to be erected on the corner of Fifth and Eighteenth, i' was stated by A. J. Bowron, who is ln- terested in that project, that the work of getting plans drawn was progressing sat isfaetorily and that the hotel would be erected as announced by MT. MeDavid and those interested.
 "The gentlemen interested in the Roden hotel" sail MT. Bowron, met today sev- eral times to shape up the committees and to get details arranged. We intend 70 consult architects daily and outline the plans for the building. There will be no let up until the hotel is formally opened to the public. We are deeply gratified over the action of the hotel committee of the Chamber of Commerce in leaving the field clear and believe that Birmingham will have hotel facilities soon equal te those so much desired by her citizens"
 The citizens of Birmingham who hay, long appreciated the need for a hotel her, yesterday felt very fine over the fact thai no less than one or perhaps two and maybe three would be erected to meet the -city's reeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
w. T. POE NAMED
 ALIENS ASSISTANT

The appointment of w. T. Poe as as- sistant to the back tax commissioner, was announced yesterday by Capt. J. V. Allen, who will take up his recently as- signed duties within few days. Cap tain Allen, in making the appointment of Mr. Poe, canvassed many applicants that had been made and finally settled upon the appointment of Mir. Poe, which will be confirmed officially by MT. AL len Monday.
 MT. Poe is thoroughly conversant with the duties, having been connected with the office of back tax commissioner for many years under other commissioners. By profession he is an attorney, well known in Birmingham, where he has resided for many years.
 Captain Allen said yesterday he wanted to get the best possible man for the place, as the post was one of great re- sponsibiity and required an exceptional ly competent man. He added that while many of the applicants were suited for the position he had determined upon MT. Poe for the reason of his fitness and long connection with the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Vanderbilt Furnace Will Not Be Moved as Origin
 ally Planned
ATKINSON TALKS OF
 MERGERS PROGRESS
Tutwiler and Adler Bonds Purchased, the Cash Consideration Being More Than $2,OO0, ,OO0-Con-
 ferences Held Yesterday

Following an extended conference here yesterday between Harry M. At kinson, president of the Birmingham Coal and Iron company, and A. H. Woodward, vice president and general manager of the Woodward Iron com pany, it was announced by the former official that the merger of the two com panies named is practically consummat- ed, that the bonds of Maj. E. M. Tut wiler and the Alder Brothers had been purchased, for a consideration above S2,00O,000 cash, and that an appropria- tion had been virtually agreed upon for an immediate expenditure of $2,50o.- GOO for additions and Improvements to the Woodward properties.
 Among the Improvements to be made as given out yesterday, are the follow ing:
 Ninety copper by-product coke ovens, an addition to the present series, cost ing approximately s1,000,O0o
 One 400 ton furnace at Woodward, costing about s300.000.
 Steel cars heretofore noted), s15o.- 900.
 Repairs to Vanderbilt furnace, s50,- 900.
 In addition to the foregoing, MT Atkinson said as soon as the final de- tails of the merger were completed he apprehended that the unused shaft at Mulga would be equipped for oper- ation, thus doubling within a short time the maximum capacity of that mine under present operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
MORE FAIRGROUNDS
 AT MARTIN SCHOOL
Organization Formed to Take Up the Recreation
 Work in Earnest

Al q meeting to be held Thursday next at the Martin school, the Martin School Playground and Park organization will outline an ambitious plan for the play ground betterment surrounding that ideal school. The residents of Fountain Heights interested in the school and the better ment of the park facilities near that neighborhood formed the association at s meeting held Thursday night by electins officers for the first years work. The officers are Willard J. Wheeler, presi- dent; J. A. Latture, vice president c. II. Grain, secretary and W. C. Cunning ham, treasurer.
 It Is the intention according to a state ment of Mr Grain yesterday. to formulate plans of improvement install play ia cilities on the grounds engage the serv- lees of a trained director of play. and devise other means of directing the nariye- energy of healthy American lads and lasses.
 The city has three acres surrounding the school and while that is considerable space, viewed in the light of comparison to other schools. at the same time add- tional grounds will be sought by the resi- dents of that section of the city.
 Speaking of the proposition Alr. Grain yesterday said:
 "The citizens of the Martin school dis trict are fortunate in having their school building located on such beautiful and healthful site and it is evident that they are going to utilize this natural advant- age to the greatest possible extent in the development of their children. Tho school is one of the best in the city in the way of construction ventilation and the efforts of the improvement associa- ton, composed of the ladies of the dis trict, has been added kindergarten, daily
 lunch service, rest room for the children in case of accident or sudden Hines. etc., and now the men having the need for gymnastic equipment and improved play ground facilities brought to their attention by Prof. F. E. Smith, the principal, pro- pose to secure them, and at meeting held in the school building on Thursday night, organized the Martin School Play ground and Park association. There were between 20 and 20 men present, including pr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the city school, and Professor Wallace of the Barker school who addressed the meet ing on the subjects mentioned. The meet ing was preliminary for the purpose of or eanization. and after this was effected the association adjourned to meet on next Thursday night. February 1, at 730 in the school building, and it Is expected that every man who has children attending the school or who is interested in it's welfare will be present"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
COMPANY PROPOSES TO BUILD BIG HOTEL ON CORNER OF SECOND AVENUE AND TWEN- TY-FIRST STREET

As a preliminary step towards ineor- poration, the Underwood Hotel company was organized yesterday afternoon in the directors room of the Chamber of Com meree. The purpose of the organization. as announced by those who participated, is the erection of a hotel on the corner of Second avenue. and Twenty-first street, which, when completed, will be known as Hotel Underwood. The necessary le- gal duties in connection with the ineor- poration will be undertaken by Lee c. Bradley, the attorney. who participated in the meeting yesterday afternoon.
 The company was organized with a capital of 5000. which amount was di- vided among 20 subscribers. The com pany will reserve the privilege of in- ereasing this amount to s1,ooo,0oo. The following officers were elected: Richard W. Massey, president; w. N. Malone,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
PLANS FOR MERGER
 ALL AGREED UPON

It was stated that the plan which was considered at first to dismantle the Vanderbilt furnace and remove it to Bessemer had been abandoned and that that plant would be operated as now under the new management. Minor additions and repairs other than those outlined are considered probable in the general encouragement of the merger between two such large companies.
 It was stated by MT. Atkinson, to whom interviewers were referred by MT. Woodward, that the plans for the merger had all been agreed upon and that after constant work for four months the details were fast being ar ranged. The fact was given out that the entire plan of organization of the new company would be launched with in a few weeks and the latest time was set for April l.
 The two officials who are handling the gigantic merger of the two inter- ests conferred most of the time at the Southern club yesterday and with at torneys. They seemed to be entirely satisfied with arrangements made and both were optimistic. Standing on the streets, apparently awaiting a car for home to lunch, the two industrial giants would nver have been suspect ed of formulating and consummating the merger of two of the largest in- dependent companies in the entire Ala bama mineral district
 MT. Atkinson left for his home in At lanta last night, but will go to New York within few days. He said the general outlook for the merger was very pleasing and that everything was turning out as originally planned.
 The improvements noted in the an- nouncement yesterday, authorized by Mir. Atkinson, will naturally take place only after the two companies are formally merged. MT. Woodward, with Morris ". Rush. chief engineer of the work at Woodward, will have charge of the gen eral construction MT. Atkinson will be a If tor .f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Amount in


 It will be noted that this statement does Tot include recans, melons, peaches. pork. beef mutton and many other staples. which if included in the statement, would double the total given above.
 This list gives an idea of the urgent de. Inand for tuck farmers in the Birmins- ham district. The lands of this section embrace every known variety: The hilIy lands are suitable for apples, peaches. cars, grapes, etc, the rolling lands be- ing adapted to the production of butter, milk, sheen and cattle. The alluyial yal- leys, from the sandy soil, are suitable for early trucking. The heavier loams are adapted to late trucking and general tai ming.
 The long seasons, the ever ready mat kets, and the opportunity to at once sell the crop, enable the farmer to raise two to three and more crops per year from the same land, so that ten acre farm here is really equal to a 20 to 30 acre farm elsewhere, with every crop condensed, and no long hauling from the field to barns or station. As the list above shows, there is q great demand for everything raised even the flowers of the garden find ready market, over S20O,000 worth being used annually in Birmingham. Milk and cream are luxuries for the wealthy only, it being almost impossible to get any but condensed milk and cream, as the sup ply of the fresh article is so limited.
 Yet these lands, capable of two or three crops per year, can be bought for one fourth the price of lands in the north, which only raise one crop per year, and the grazing lands can be grazed here when the northern pastures are covered with snow.
 These southern farm lands are the safest investments for mortgages or for purchase, as the market for the products are so great. No moneyed man would hesitate to buy or build in a town where there were ten persons wanting to buy or rent every house built.
 With population of 132,00O in Greater Birmingham. besides the outlying towns. 1t would take 5000 acres truck lands and l5)000 acres grazing lands to supply the demands of the market already here, and for the future increase they will have to go on the outside to get it. The list above does not include the beef, milk. berries. butter, nuts, fruits. grapes, melons, etc, consumed in Birmingham. which would plore than double the amount and increase 1t to ss,0O0,o00. To fill this want and sup ply this demand at least 5000 acres moro of land would be required.
 Birmingham; claims pay roll of s4S, CO.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
NORTHERN VISITORS
Senator Grinnell and George Grubert
 of Minnesota Here

State Senator V. l.. Grinnell and George J. Grubert of Minneapolis, Minn., are in the city, the guests of Judge B. M. Allen. They are ell route to Florida, where they vill spend few months.
 They were shown over the entire district by their hosts, and visited the indus trial plants at Ensley, North Birmingham and other parts of the city. The visitors from the frozen north were enthusiastic over the evidences of industrial and bus- ness progress in this city and district and were highly impressed with the present and future possibilities of Birmingham Incidentally. they spoke in the highest terms of oscar Underwood and stated. V hile differing politically, they considered him one of the greatest statesmen of the day and eminently fitted for the position of President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Henry Weidder Cuts Hand

It was reported yesterday that Henry Weidder had suffered no i'll effects from his accident Thursday. While going from the hsh to his room at 2116 Fifth avenue, MT. Wedder stumbled and fell with q china water pitcher and cut himself se- verely on the hand. He rushed from the house to Lanning's drug store at Fifth avenue and Twenty-second street and from there Shaw q Sons ambulance was called. The young man was hastily carried to Copeland & solomon's infirm- ary. where nine stitches were taken In his hand. The wound was quite painful and caused the loss Of q great amount of blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Skating on Sidewalks
,e-IIerald

To the Editor of The Age-I1erald.
 am poor, ignorant woman and I want to know where l am "at" One of my neighbors sent message to me this morning that my children must not skate on her sidewalk. Now. 1 have paid for sidewalk and paving street 100 feet. The automobiles, the city wagons and all wagons for traffic use my pavement that was hard for me to pay for, Can l say 10 them, you must not use my pavement because 1t wears, and l have to make the repairs.
 These children are dear to me and love to see them on my sidewalk. 1 like to See all the children, yours, too. It is a happy sight Yours, l. DARE.
 Birmingham. January %, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Let The Women Do The Work

living by the sweat of their brow as . general thing.
 Such was their aversion to labor, either mental or physical. that they paid no attention to the judges warning and per- sisted in leading lise of leisure. talk ing for their motto, Get the women do the work.
 They were sick looking bunch when Judge Ahernethy gave out their sen- tences, and were much taken by sur prise when he called ont the limit Lon nie and Frenehy Gelder were fined s500 and 12 months extra. Sol Ward was fined S250 and three months extra and Ed Hampton sl75 and two months extra.
 'I guess that will hold you for a while," remarked his honor. as the quartet were escorted from the court room by Sherir Jack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Interpretations

Articles of incorporation were filed as follows yesterday at the probate office:
 The Florence Manufacturing Company. The new finn is organized for the purpo SC or manufacturing and selling at wholesale and retail drugs and proprietary medi- cines, implements, medical supplies and tools, etc The firm starts business with a capital stock of s2500. The incorpora- tors and officers are A. Max Boxer. sec retary and treasurer; H. F. Rice, presi- dent, and II. Ehrlch, vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the probate office yesterday:
 John Lightsinger of Birmingham to Miss Susie Miller.
 Dan Tilley of Mulga to Miss Carrie ToWnsen.
 Wiley F. Maynard of Ensley to Miss Sarah C. Elliott.
 C. l.. Jefferson of Wyiam to Miss Jennie White.
 James Levi cowell of Birmingham to Miss Berniee Christian Burnett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Building Permits

Building Inspector w. o. Mathews is- sued the following permits yesterday morning:
 s2000-To R. c. Norris. for a two story frame building, at 1907 North Twenty ninth street.
 Se30O-Te Mrs. C. A. Roy for a one story brick building in Ensley at Twentieth street and Avenue l..
 s14o0-To c. D. Ebersole. for one story brick building in Moodlawn at Sixty eighth street and Sloss avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Mrs. MeserOll III

Mrs. Walter Meseroll, 1900 Avenue E, who was taken quite I'll yesterday after noon about o'clock at Louis Pizitz's s store and had to be taken home in Shaw q Sons ambulance is reported improved. 1t is said that she was taken quite sud- denly with appendicitis and was in great pain at the time she was taken home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Shropshire Appointed

The New York Central lines announced yesterday that w. A. Shropshire of this city had been appointed commercial agent with headquarters in Jacksonville, effec- tive at once. He was nere for the com pany some time and is acquainted with the new duties. He has host of friends throughout the south