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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
DIRECTION MADE TO
EDGEWOOD DEAL
Citizens Claim Ordinance As Pre-
pared Will Work Hardships
H on Community

a ouestion has arisen concerning the
natire and effect of the amendment OF
| the franchise to be granted by the city
| 40 the Edgewood Street Railway com
pany. under which, when made by the
Ieity, the Birmingham Railway, Light and
power company will consummate the pro-
posed purchase of the Edgewood line. The
ordinance now submitted to the commits
sfoners for passage is said to be unsatis-
factory to the citizens residing and own
ling property south of Fifteenth avenue
isouth and four blocks east and west re-
spectively Of Twentieth street. The citi-
zens who are urging objections and who
will appear before the commission this
morning are in no sense Directing to the
contamination of this deal between the
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company and the Edgewood line. but are
interested in not having the ordinance
adopted as prepared. They claim it will
authorize and empower the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company to
! operate on shuttle car system or a
mere branch service running from the top
of Red mountain. the old southern limit
of the city, or from the present southern
limit of the city to Fifteenth avenue. the
present terminus of the North and South
Highland line, and- this service for only
five hours day. 1t seems that what Is
now proposed under the ordinance as pre-
pared would require two changes of cars.
They contend it will result In many ways
in discrimination against the citizens and
property owners of this section and VIII
I'cause many hardships to which the young
children of that territory will be sub
jected in reaching school.
a citizens committee has employed the
| firm of CARRIER & CARRIER to represent
them before the commission and present
their views in an effort to secure better
conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
NOTIFY STILES
OF BOND ELECTION

Notices were served yesterday on Judge
J. p. Stiles, Clerk William j Walcrop and
Sheriff w. X. McAdory OF the bond issue
election which is to be held August Y to
determine whether bonds to the amount
of 81, 10000 shall be issued for the cree
ton of a new courthouse and jail for
jefferson county, new courthouse at
Bessemer and an addition to the Hillman
hospital.
The above officers will within the next
ten days appoint the election managers
and other officials for the election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

in 30 minutes. He is the second choice
of about 800 delegates and is stronger
than any man at the convention SO far
as personal popularity goes. However.
he does not seem able to break that
Bryan strength. l believe, as do hun
dreds of other onlookers, that New York
would have long since gone to Under
wood except the delegates were afraid
that IL would do more harm than good.
The situation as II now stands may be
over In one hour or 1t may be several
days One cannot tell"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

Queen Esther" proudly replied the
darkling maiden.
What else?"
Amt dat 'nuff"
title9"
Inquire whut?'
Your imperial appellatfon
ledge, yo' shore is got
We'll, who do you queen IL
Most everybody, jedge;
de queen of de alley"
"on questioning her abou
en- episode she knew little
about the matter, so she was e.
Who was Queen Esther" qL
Clerk Bill.
she was the daughter of Egypt who
received Moses from the bulrushes," re-
piled the judge.
Il was under the impression she was
tho woman who gave Absolsm water
from the we'll" said Clerk Bill.
You are both wrong" commented
officer Todd. She was the Moabitish
woman who slew Samson with the Jaw
bone OF an ass"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
GARFORD SAYS HE
is A PROGRESSIVE

Columbus. Ohio, July 1.-Arthur l..
Gargord of Elyria. who, 1T was an :
nounced today would be the Roosevelt
candidate for the gubernatorial nom
ination at the state convention here
tomorrow. In statement said his name
would go before the convention only
rs progressive.
II have not receded from my posi-
ton taken as chairman of the Ohio
delegation at Chicago" he said. be
cause of the methods there. ! am a
loyal American and In Chicago | re-
fused to be bound by what l deemed
to be the irregular act of the conyen-
tion."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
TO DOUBLE TRACK
FIFTEENTH STREET

The Birmingham Railway Light and
Power company intends to double track
the South Fifteenth street car line at
least half way to the terminus, included
In which will be the present double
track.
The Fifteenth street line has during the
past year grown in patronage to an amaz-
Ing extent. The, conditions were brought
to the attention of the officials in a
straightforward manner, ending in the re-
quest from the company to the city COM
missioners that the double tracking be
permitted. 1t is believed that tho COM
pany will be given that privilege.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
tn Install Masonic Officers

, There Will be a, public installation OF
officers OF Avondale lodge No. 476, A. f.
and A. NJ. at Griffin's hall, Avon
dale. Wednesday evening, July 3, at
o'clock. In addition to the installa-
ton exercises musical programme has
been arranged and refreshments VIII
be served DR.. julius Il. Cooper, retir-
ing worshipful master of the lodge
will be the Installing officer. The pub
Tic is cordially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
Building Permits

The following building permits were Is
sued at the city hall yesterday:
s16,a00-W A. Currle & Co, four two
story frame buildings at South cullom
street and Eighteenth avenue.
$3yD0-John s. Turner, alterations aud re-
pairs at 1874 South Highland avenue.
$780, Eugene Flies, two story brick We
neer at South Hickory street and Fairview
avenue Contract awarded TO ]. T.. Allen
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
HOUSE BLOCKS
ANTI-PICTURE BILL

Washington, July 1.-The passage OF
a Senate bill which would prohibit In
terstate shipment of prize1ght motion
picture nIms was blocked In the House
today. Representative Sims OF Tonnes
see, democrat. sought the Immediate
passage OF the measure. explaining that
the Johnson Flynn fight was scheduled
for July and he hoped the pfcturs
films might be barred from leaving New
Mexico.
on q point of order that a quorum
was not present. the House. despite Mr..
Sims vehement protests. adjourned
without qualifying.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

committee or the agent or attorney en-
ployed by the committee.
"Resolved. that &e. individually aud
collectively, pledge our hearty support,
time and service to the committee when
ever called on 10 render such aid and as
sistance as may be necessary to combat
The efforts OF the lax commissioner Ia
raise the assessments as proposed.
s'Resolyed. that this association calls on
the board of revenue as board of equali-
cation, rather than a board 10 Increase
values. TO consider that valuations in JEFF
ferson county are already several times
more than valuations in other counties
I'm the state; and we insist that we are
entitled to a square deal from a point OF
equalization, which is the only correct
principle to govern in matters OF taxa
tion."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
benson Home DESTROYED

Fire, originating from an unknown
cause, yesterday morning did consid-
cradle damage to the home of w A.
benson, 1898 Cliff Road The loss Is
estimated at 1920. all Of which will
be covered by insurance, The house Is
. beautiful residence recently built by
r. Denys. Mr.. Depys stated yesterday
that rer-'-- u-su commence immedi-
ateiy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
CIV Brown in Georgia

Montgomery, July 1.-tSpecial) --Cyrus
b. Brown. secretary Of state. has gone
to Atlanta and Rome. Ga, on, business
connected with the state Insurance depart
mept Mr.. Brown will return TO Mont
gomery about the latter part OF tn week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
CONGRESS THANKS
CAPTAIN ROSTRON

Washington. July THE thanks OF
Congress are conveyed to Capt Arthur
H. Rostron and the officers and crew
of the liner Carpathia for their res
cue Of 704 survivors OF the Titanic
steamship I'm a Senate bill passed by
the House today. The measure now
goes to President Taft for signature.
The bin provides for a $1,000 gold
medal for Captain Rostron.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

TWO FAST ELECTRIC LIGHTER
TRAINS DAILY FROM BIRMINGHAM
TO CHICAGO AND 81. LOUIS VIA THE
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAIL-
ROAD. LEAVE BIRMINGHAM At
I2.22 NOON, OR s;45 T.. VI. PHONE
MAIN or OR 1890 For SLEEPING
CAR RESERVATION.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
Or. Box Named

Montgomery, July l.-tspecial.)-Dr, d.
W. BOX of Vernon has been appointed
pension examiner Of Lamar county to
succeed DIR. D. D. Hollis. resigned
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02
Resolutions Adopted

The association also passed "A resolution
to the effect that the association cali on
the board Of revenue and place the mat
ter squarcly before them. Former Back
Tax Commissioner b. A. Thompson and
r. b.. Smyer have been secured to repre-
sent those who desire to have the tax
matter fought out. and a call was sent
out for funds with which to carry the
fight on TO the end. The resolution as
passed yesterday by the association IS
as follows:
Whereas, the prime object and pur-
pose OF the Birmingham Real Estate as
ISOLATION is to promte the interests Of
agents and to protect the interests OF
their clients. and
Whereas, 1t appears to the members
of this association that the proposed
heavy increased assessments on real
estate in Jefferson county (Which means
more taxes will necessarily depreciate
values and deter people from investing in
real estate, and,
Whereas, there appears to be no or
ganIzed resistance to the increases made
by our county tax commissioner. and be-
lieving that this association cannot serve
d better purpose than TO do everything
that Is fair and legal to prevent such dis
elimination against the taxpayers OF JEFF
feraon county,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-02

ss.7O ATLANTA AND
RETURN on 2-S-4,
LIMITED JULY =.
AOUTHERN RAILWAY.
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Appoint Committee

Now, therefore. be II resolved That the
president OF this association Is Hereby
directed TO appoint committee 10 formu-
late a plan to resist the efforts OF our
county tax commissioner to Increase and
enlarge the burden of taxation which
all eady bears unequally and heavily on
the tax payers of jefferson county.
Resolved. that 1t shah be the duty. OF
this committee to employ sucli person or
persons as may be deemed necessary to
represent as agent or attorney any tax
payer who desires to be represented by
an agent or attorney before the board OF
revenue, when It has the proposed in
creas es under consideration.
Resolved. that this association does re-
comme<e> 10 the tax payers that no COM
promise settlement be made with the tax
commissioner without first consulting the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
MARCONl DOING WELL
Condition Improves, but Injured
Eye Not Yet Examined.

Spezia. Sept 26-The condition Of Will
fam Marconi. II was announced tonight
bv the attending physicians. was some
what improved. The swelling around the
eye, however, does not yet permit Of a
thorough examination Of tho injury. the
extent oC which therefore, It has not yet
been found possible 10 ascertain But
hopes are stlll entertained BY the physl-
clans that the sight Will not be perma-
nently affected
King Victor Emmanuel has sent a mes
sage Of sympathy to Marconi, and Queen
Helena has addressed one to Mrs. Mar
cont, the soyereigns desiring TO be kept
Informed as TO the progress OF the pa
tent.
Further details OF the accident show
that Mr.. Marconl was himself driving his
automobile at the time, and that the au-
tomoble with which his car came into
collision was virtually wrecked by the
force OF the impact The other car be-
longed to a lawyer named Beltrame, who
for thirty years resided In the United
States lie was severely bruised about
the breast, while his sons teeth were all
broken. The other occupants OF the auto
mobile, with the exception Of the driver,
were thrown out, but not hurt. Mr.. Mar
coni's secretary was rather badly hurt
his arm being dislocated.
Mr. Marconi. IN spite Of his injuries,
maintained his habitual calm. He at once
sent a telegram to the naval department
here asking for assistance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27

Scraps Between Columbia
Glasses Still Continue.

The academic machinery az ColumOla
University slipped cog yesterday when
&c tried TO get under way because the
freshmen and sophomorcs kept At each
other continually all day. and few or the
members OF either class rad chance to
get near recitation room. No casual
ties were reported. but there were barked
shins and hlackened eyes on Morningslde
Heights Indicative that something decis-
Two had happened between the Two
classes.
With clear skies yesterday the sopho-
nores. were on the Job early, and az
o'clock. when tho first lecture was 20 be-
gin. they had a platoon Of fifteen fresh
men rowing an imaginary shell across
South Field much against tho wishes OF
tho youngsters. rnd not without decidedly
injurious effects on certain parts OF their
trousers. When tho crew had rowed up
90 the front OF Hamilton Hall, where most
OF the college Rotations are held, they
were ordered 10 give rousing cheer for
rs. and then each man was taken indi-
vidualy and put through little private
initiation. Trouser bottoms had 10 be
turned down and each freshman had 20
show a copy Of the rules. II lie didn't he
had 10 buy a copy and tho sophomores
charged anywhere from IS cents TO 81.
according TO the appearance Of their pris-
oner.
In the afternoon the annual reception
10 the freshmen was given by the Uni
versity Christian Association In Earl Hall.
where Dean Keppel OF the college.
Dean Goethe OF the engineering school
and DR.. Talcott Williams. director OF the
school OF journalism, spoke TO the new
matriculants. Chaplain Raymond c. Knox
followed DR.. Williams. and there were
addresses made also by Coach Jim
Rice Of the varsity crew. J. A. f. Ran
dolph, editor In chief OF The Spectator:
q. jacques. captain OF the basketball team.
and T. Kiendl, r.. captain of the base
ball team.
Hostilities arc to be resumed by the
two classes to-day, and tug-of-war VIII
DO held on South Field late this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
l.. N. PARKER TO VISIT US
British Dramatist PraisesAmer.
lean Product Highly.
fBy cable TO The Tribune.

London, Sept 28--Louis N. Parker,
who Is going TO New York TO produce a
new play with George e. Tyler. left
Liverpool to-day on the White Star
liner Celtic. Before leaving Euston
Station this morning he said he did not
know yet the name of the production.
In answer to questions he said he ex-
pectcd TO be in New York about two
months. He spoke enthusiastically Of
the future OF the American drama. re-
marking that the finest commentary on
it's quality was the fact that no fewer
than eight American plays IRE rum
ming now successfully in London. The
American public" he added. lis won
derful in it's appreciation OF good
drama, and the present generation OF
American playwrights seems 10 have
hit perfect note. The United States
Is now the prolific fountain Of dramatic
art"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
DENIES MEXICO INTENDS
TO PUT LOAN ON MARKET
Ernesto Madero, Finance Min
lister, Says Nation Will Draw
on Internal Resources.
tRv Cable 10 The Tribune.

Mexico City. Sept. 26.-There Is no
present intention on the part OF Er-
nesto Madero. Minister Of Finance OF
Offering for sale the treasury notes
aRgregating in value S1O,OOoOoO gold
which are 10 be authorized by the
Nax;can Congress az the request Of ne
President for purposes OF pacihcatio' e
Minister MaderO explained the status
of the proposed issue to-day 20 inc
Tribune correspondent for the purpose
of rectifving an apparent misconcep-
ton which has led important bnuk hS
groups in the United states. france
and Germany e infer that the govern
mont is now in the market for loan.
The measure pending in Congress-
said the minister. will give the RI
nance Department authority 10 expend
$4,000. 900 gold for paciiicatioa. Ihis
will make altogether S20.000,00O placed
at the disposal of the government by
Congress for this purpose. which IN
cludes the S10OO0,OOO obtained last
f1TlIlR DIl
Authority is now being sought from
Congress, not because OF any existing
need for additional funds, but rather TO
place the government in possession Of
tho necessary permission to obtain
money If IT is needed after Congress
adiourns The bill authorizes The use
of $4,000 900 gold from the reserves OF
the nation. which amount 10 51,00O,DU
pesos. This sum can be Withdrawn
from the various banks where II is
now on deposit at a comparatively low
ratio Of interest at better advantage
than If we were 10 borrow It and pay
the current price for money which Is
higher than the interest we are receiv-
ing from the banks.
This SlOOOO.OcO will be restored to
the reserves by appropriating Cor this
purpose the necessary part OF the IN
creased income which the government
will derive from the additional internal
revenue charges rec -ntly put into ef-
feet and from the increase In the tarlfr
on imports which will become Elective
soon. and which will amount. t is est!-
mated. 10 total Of 16.UO,OOO pesos
yearly
The measure also carries with IL
authority for treasury notes 10 cover
the amount In the event that this
method OF restoring the sum % the re-
serve should prove inadequate. From
the interest displayed by foreign bank
ers In this loan II Is evident that very
little pesslmism exists outside OF Mex
ico as 10 current conditions N the re-
public. To-day / received several cable
messages from banking houses In New
York requesting a chance to bid on the
loan"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS Open
Union Seminary Has 100 New Stu
dents. General, so.

Union Theole gical Seminary opened
yesterday, the Rev Dr. Henry sloane
Coffin uttering some significant words
upon social service and justice as related
to the churches The Church at pres
emit" he said. us finding greatest diffi-
Guilty with the two extremes OF society,"
the very wealthy and the very poor.
1--WE cannot close our eyes to the de-
plorable circumstance that few Protestant
churches succeed In mnisterins to more
than one or two closely connected social
strata"
About ono hundred new studsAts en-
rolled at tho opening yesterday, giving
Union the largest studen' "ody in its his
tory.
Al tho General theological Seminary in
chelsea Square, also opening yesterday
there were no formal exercises. These
take place on All Saints Day. Novem-
her I. The entering class numbers fifty
and more are expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
OUTLOOK NEVER so ROSY
James w. Alexander Optimistic
on Business Prospects.
rRy cable 20 The Tribune J

London. Sept. 26.-James w. Alex
andcr. who has been holiday making
for some months in Switzerland, left
Liverpool on the Celtic to-day Tor New
York he said he had never known
tho general prospects for the United
states more hopeful. Even now" he
said. the evidences Of our almost un-
parallclcd business prosperity would be
more evident II IL were not for the
natural hestancy on the eve Of "A Presi-
dental election. However, ! .hink the
election only means delay. These hest
tancies cannot affect the future pros
perity OF the country"
other passengers on the Celtic were
Colonel J. II. Rcnton. Mrs. Henry NJ.
Alexander. with her children; lanes l..
Hays. Miss Frances G. Hays, The Rev.
j. II. and Mrs. Jowctt. with their
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs l.. *. VIII
mcrdiug.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-27
CLASH AT SUGAR HEARING
Lawyers Tits Enliven Dissolu-
ton Suit Session.

The hearing before Special Examiner
Wilson B. Brice I'm the Federal Building
yesterday morning In the governments
dissolution suit against the American
Sugar Refining Company and others suf-
fered a slight delay because the key 10
the trial room had been mislaid.
Mr. Knapp, the Assistant United States
District Attorney. called the first witness,
Joseph +. Stlllman, manager Of the re-
fineries OF the Warner Sugar Refining
Company at Edgcwater, y. J. Most OF
his testimony described the manner Of re-
nning sugar prior TO the formation OF the
trust" Despite objections from Frank
l.. Crawford chief counsel for the Amer
lean Sugar Refining Company, Mr. Knapp
learned from the witness that the Bay
State Sugar Refining Company, OF Bos-
ton, Of which the witness was stock
holder. received nearly 5000 worth Of the
trust certificates Of the Sugar Refnerles
Company for the capital stock. refneries
and other assets. Under Mr.. Crawford g
guidance 1t was learned that previous TO
entering the combination the Bay State
company was capitalized at $4,000 The
but Mr.. Crawford showed that many i'm
provements had been made.
Actually there was expended SlI4l1 for
improvements. Mr. Crawford contcnded
that the $3.50, 900 did not include any OF the
assets. such as good will OF stock on
hand that would naturally figure in a
sale
The two lawyers FLASHED often and so
instilled considerable life into the hear
ing. M. Crawford attempted TO have
Mr.. Stillman testify as an expert on sugar,
but the governments lawyer objected. lie
said that Mr.. Stillmans experience might
qualify him AZ an expert, but that the
witness. after the formation OF the Sugar
Rehneries Company, was not in control
Of the policies OF the company
Wallace +. Willett. sugar broker and
statistician OF the firm OF Wilett & Gray,
testified to a number of tables he had
placed In evidence last spring and Mr..
Crawford examined him closely as TO
these tables. The attorney ended the ex-
animation by Directing 10 the admission
OF all tables covering quotations on out
OF town sales, declaring them TO be hear
say.