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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
Presentation Made Yester- day by Birmingham Real
 Estate Association
FOR WORK DONE ON
 TAX ASSESSMENTS
Motion Makes Speech in Which He Outlines Causes Which Brought on Tax Fight in Jeffer-
 son County

The Birmingham Real Estate association at meeting yesterday. dischsrged with thanks its committee named some weeks ago to resist the efforts of state authori- ties in their course of alleged discrimina- ton in reference to tax assessments. The association then adjourned to meet a few minutes later at the office of the Motion Realty company, and there R. F. McDavid, in the name of the taxpayers or Jefferson county. presented T. H. Notion who was chairman Of the committee men toned above with a cane.
 Mir McDavid referred to the service which Mr. Motion had rendered as. or great value to the people of this county. He admitted that when the subject of resisting the state authorities was first preached by MT. Motion he was very skeptical of the possibility of success, and called the association together more for the purpose of pleasing MT. Molton than in the hope that victory would be won. He stated that he had been surprised at the success scored by the committee-"a great success" he said, fin view of the fact that in the movement to collect taxes III JtiAtlSoh Couliby Ncic stii th'S iiiSih bers of the state administration"
 Report of Committee
 The following is the report of the com mittee as made by W. B. Lecdy, one of its members:
 "On July l. 1912. as provided in resolu- tion adopted by your association, T. H. Motion, Fuller Manly, w. B. Leedy and Robert McDavid were appointed com rnittee to formulate a plan to resist the efforts of County Tax Commissioner All len to increase the valuations of property in this county for the year 1912, in an amount stated by MT. Allen in the pulp lie press that would aggregate S25,000, 900 Tn compliance with the duties imposed upon us we employed MT. B. A. Thomp- son as an expert and R. B. Smyer as an attorney to aid us in this fight. How well this fight was conducted and the far reaching and good results obtained we leave to the taxpayers of Jefferson county 60 say.
 "As this tedious resistance has about concluded we beg to return thanks to Messrs. Thompson and Smyer for their efficient services, ana return thanks to the board of revenue for their uniform courtesy and patient hearing given Messrs. Thompson and Smyer and our selves.
 We now respectfully ask that our com mittee be discharged
 ar H. MOLTON,
 FULLER MANLY,
 w. B. LEEDY.
 ROBERT M'DAVID,
 "Committee."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
Building Permits

The following building permits were issued yesterday in the office of tho building inspector at the city hall:
 s24so-Robere l.. Totton Thirteth ntreet, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth avenue, south two story frame building contract awarded to R. F. Lee.
 S2ooo-Mrs. w. M. Vaugn, South Twen- ty-eighth street car line. one story frame building; contract awarded to R. F. Lee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

mingham for a while, but would re tain his residence and his practice here. we considered the matter of his absence. The determination was reached that there would be no neces- sity for his resignation and that we would attend to the duties as best we could until his return.
 There is only one ground on which the intimation could have been made that the local school board is so con servative' that the need has been felt to suggest a successor of member without awaiting the resignation of that member and that is the fact that we have generally voted as a unit and have been free from internal dissen- ton. wrangies and constant disagree ment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
FEAGIN ATTENDS
 LUVERNE INSTITUTE

Montgomery, August 16.-( (speclal)-- William F. Feagin. chief clerk in the state department of education. attended the county teachers institute at Luverne. in Crenshaw county, today. The institute at Luverne is declared to be one of the most successful that has been held ths summer, the attendance being good and an unusual degree of interest being man ifested MT Feagin will probably return 10 Montgomery tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
Cabaniss Was Recommended

An investigation at the city hall brought to light the fact that only two letters recommending a successor to Colonel John have been received. They were written by Walker Percy and Robert N. Bell, two local attorneys, and were both in the interest of Jel<s Cab aniss.
 In neither was reference to pro gressiveism" contained and in the opinion of municipal authorities they were written on account of the general impression that Colonel John, having removed from Birmingham, would ten der his resignation as a member of the board, and because of the desire of the authors to gain an honor for a young a ttorney who is considered eminently qualified to fill the position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
WOrkingmen's Circle Picnic

The Workingmens Circle makes the announcement. that tomorrow afternoon and evening they will hold their annual picnic at Germania park If the past can be taken as comparison. the af
 fair will be one of the most enioyabIe of the summer season. There will be re-
 treatments. and good music all day. Dancing will hold forth from o'clock until 10. A large attendance is expecfed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
TWO INJURED WHEN
 AUTO HITS TRAIN
George Harvil and Chester Warren May Be Seri-
 Ously Hurt

Yesterday afternoon while en route to the ball park in his automobile with Chester Warren and A Anderson, George Har- vii crashed into Frisco freight car at Third avenue and Twelfth street, sus- taining serious injuries and greatly dam aging the automobile Mir Harvil, who was at the steering wheel and Mir. War ren. who was seated beside him on the front seat. were thrown out of the car. MT Anderson only received cut on his left leg
 The two injured young men, Harvil and Warren were rushed to the St. Vincents s hospital in Llge L.oy's ambulance. where they were given immediate treatment. It was found there that the steering wheel by the force of the collision with the car had been pushed up into Harvil's stomach, severely injuring him internally. MT. Warren was cut and bruised about the head.
 It was stated at the police department. where the accident was reported yester- day afternoon, that in an attempt 10 avoid some freight cars, which Frisco en- zine was backing across the road. the Hldtiiiiit pfiditc 'i0''N o''' tiS accident resulted.
 Both of the young men are well known in Birmingham. Both had sufficiently re- covered late last night to insist upon be- ing taken to their homes, and they were removed from the hospital. Mir. Harvil, who only q month ago celebrated his mar riage, nuptials with Miss Bloome of south Alabama, lives al G401 First avenue, Wood- lawn, and Warren lives near Burgin sta tion, on the Ensley car line.
 ~~~~~~~~-~-~~-~~~~~~~ have conducted under it's auspices. All taxpayers should be eligible to member ship in this association.
 '@rhe president of the Chamber of Con- merce deserves due credit for having inaugurated the movement against the raises made by the state tax commission- CTS. and l have very little doubt the com mittee handling those raises will come out victorious
 "I thank you gentlemen for this beauti- fuI cane It shall ever be reminder of d disagreeable but necessary conflict with officers of the law, disagreeable but necessary opposition to the policies of the governor of our great and beloved state of Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

The above illustration shows the pro- posed new main entrance and admins tration offices to be built at the Alabama State fair grounds The old office will be torn down and this will give more room for the crowds which congresate be- tween the grandstand and the machinery hall, decidedly relieving the congestion in that part of the grounds during the fair
 The illustration ], taken from the archi- tects drawing. The building will contain rooms for the president and the eXecu- five committee, the secretary manager, bookkeepers auditors, superintendent of gate, concessions. etc.
 The new office and entrance are along
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
EOu SALE

OLDEST FEED HOUSE IN THE CITY. ESTABLISHED BY OWNER FOR P YEARS. WISH TO RETIRE. AC- COUNT OF AGE AND ILL HEALTH.
 Il. CHAlRSELL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
LEAKE WILL REMAIN

Harry Coffin. trustee of the prop- critics of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, stated yes- terday thaJ W. F. Leake formerly one of tho receivers of the com pany, is still connected, in the ca paeity of assistant receiver, with the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

You are liable to an attack of some form of Bowel Complaint and should pro- vide yourself with the best known Rem edy. DR. SETH ARNOLD'S BALSAM. Warranted by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
FINE COTTON PLANT

c. Fl. Mathis has on display in Birmingham magnificent cotton plant. It is five feet high and con tains 300 bclls. squares and blooms. It was grown on the farm of MT. Mathis at Gadsden, and he states that there are "others like it at home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
THE NEW ENTRANCE AND
 OFFICES AT FAIR GROUNDS

the lines of up to date exposition archi- lecture and will be complete and conven- tent in every detail The main entrance for white people will be through the large central arch. The arch to the right will be used for a negro entrance and the one to the left for employees, concession aires, exhibitors and those who use sea- son tickets
 New and larger exits will also be con structed, giving practically three times the space occupied by the old exits. The new structure will be built of tongue and grooved sheetng, relieved by stained shingles and stucco and when completed will be one of the most complete and or uamental entrances of any fair in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
"Like Attracts
 Like"

The character of our risks helps to explain our notable record for prompt settlements. The business is clean and hon. est when 1t comes to Us, and thus complications are min imized.
 Let this strong Southern Company have your surety or casualty risk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

cordingly. They, as well as the officials, should understand that there IS great difference between real value and specu- lative value.
 We have demonstrated and made plain that the law which makes it the duty or the state commission and the county com missioner to equalze taxation, so Tar as compliance herewith, is a first class farce.
 Tn this controversy we were brought face to face with the new doctrine of re- call of judicial decisions by the order or proclamation of one who but recently made himself quite famous in opposition to this now theory and doctrine advocated by those politicians who will call them selves .progressives.' Consistency, thou art jewell but the gentleman who fills the executive chair does not appear to appreciate such jewel.
 We have proven that the present tax ing machinery Is entirely ont of order and greatly in need of repairs, if not an en- tirey new outfit required
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

As to what constitutes a "progres- sive" in matters of education, John L. Parker president of the local school board, is ware--that is, if the in- timation that he and his contempor- aries fall to measure up to the require ment is true.
 The report published Thursday in an afternoon newspaper" stated President Parker. Ito the effect that efforts are being made by persons not mentioned to elect a progressive to succeed Col. Sam Will John as member of the board of education, evidently intimates that the board as now constituted Is not progressive. Therefore. We are wondering on what ground the intima- ton is based and who is progressive if we are not.
 We have done everything that we possibly could to advance the school system of Birmin gham, and if the city commission granted or rather could grant our requests and petitions Bir- mingham's schools would soon be on q par with any others In the United States"
 John May Not Resign President Parker stated that as fas as he knew Col. Sam Will John has not resigned and does not intend to re- sign. No ntimati to that effect has reached the city commission from Col onel John himself.
 AS a matter of fact stated Pres ident Parker, "some time ago when it became known that Colonel John, on account of illness, would leave Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17

 of the supreme court, and in which q petition for his appointment will be contained
 Judge Nesmith stated to members of the bar who had previously determined to take the action outlined above that he would accept the position should 1t be rendered to him by the governor as a result of the activity of his friends, but that in no sense of the word would he be a candidate or a formal appli- cant for the seat.
 Local Bar Determined
 Inasmuch as practically 50 per cent of the cases which reach the supreme court have their origin in Birmingham and environs. members of the local bar are determined to bring about, if pos sible, the appointment of a local man. This determination has been intensi- fled by the fact that since the resigna- tion of Justice Sharpe, six years ago no man of this county has been perma- nently on the bench
 The names of three local men have been mentioned Judge Nesmith Judge A. ". l1dnt anu uuEf JDiiI iltaleh AiiA Ter. Ii is undestood that it has been agreed that but one will be submitted to the governor with the request for his appointment, and that united eff fort will be made to gain the seat for Birmingham
 It has been reasoned out that Judge Nesmith will stand an excellent op- portunity to land the vacant berth. For a number of years he has been close personal and political friend of Gov ernor ONeal. and in recognition of his ability and the generally admitted jus tice in Birminghams claim that IL Is entitled to & representatives on one of the high courts of the state. it is be- lieved that there are good grounds for the hope that he will be appointed.
 Others Are Mentioned
 For successor to the late Justice Simpson, several other prominent citi- zens have been mentioned. Justices Walker and Pelham of the appellate court are considered 1t is said as well as Robert C. Brickell. attorney general, and A. A. Evans, a former member of the supreme court
 It was reported last night that eith- CT Pelham or Walker would be pro- noted from the appellate to the su- preme court, Brickell stationed on the appellate court, and either Gardner Greene of Pel City or Fred Wall of Athens made attorney general
 However as the governor has not declared himself concerning the mat ter at all, members of the local bar are now thinking of the man to succeed J udge Nesmith on the bench of the city court in case the governor promotes him to the supreme court bench.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
Courageous Board of Revenue

q eongratulate the citizens of Jefferson county in having board of revenue which knowing it's duty, has the courage to dare do it, regardless of threats, coer- cion and intimidation. We can safely trust this court of equalization, and further we need have no fears of verdict from a Jefferson county jury or jury of any other county where honesty and fairness prevails.
 q congratulate the taxpayers on their selection of Messrs. Smyer and Thompson to represent them before the board of revenue They have performed great work and been faithful to the trust im- posed upon them
 q congratulate the county in having an independent press and for myself and others who have dared make this fight I would thank the newspapers for the strong support which they have given us. It has been especially pleasing to note the newspapers in other counties of the state have indorsed our fight for self pro- lection and against discrimination, so manifest to every fair minded and prop erlv informed man. Once understood. We are sure to have the indorsement of every honest and fair minded man in Alabama
 .The people of this county rarely unite on any proposition as they have this time on this question, and it would be well for them. to stay together on this and get to- gether on many other subjects Where united effort is of such great value and counts for so much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-17
Permanent Organization

"The work assigned to the committee of which I am chairman will soon be over, and then I shall ask that the com mittee be dschared. but the question has been suggested as to the advsability of permanent organization ta hereafter op- pose any unfair discrimination against the taxpayers of this county. Such organ izations exist in other large cities ana sections of our country, and 1t would app pear from this that our tax gatherers are not altogether unlike those in other places. It is popular and common thing to impose on those who offer the least re- sistence. Henceforth, let us snow sucn resistence as to command respect and gain for ourselves justice and fair treat ment
 'The Birmingham Real Estate associa- ton has never accomplished more for the interest of real estate in Jefferson county than the result of this fight which We
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10
QUESTION OF WASTE
AN IMPORTANT ONE

Tho question OF disposal OF waste Is
bothcring the city health department
a gain. Complaints against tho present
dumping grounds arc becoming numer-
Gus and recently suit was filed against
the city by n resident OF West North
Temple street seeking damages because
refuse has been dumped on property ad-
joining his.
The matter was discussed at tho meet
Ing OF tho board of health yesterday q nd
IL was decided 10 establish three Dump
ing depots, whero the refuse can he
loaded onto railroad cars and taken out
Of the city. One depot will be locat cd
IN the northern part OF the city. an
other at the southern end and the third
In the southeast. near Sugar House
At present the railroads. with the eX-
ception OF the Ramberger road. refuse TO
haul the refuse out OF the city, bUt II
to overcome this question as soon ss
tho new interurban line now being built
south from Salt Lake IS In operation
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

beautiful Itle framed Madonna together
with an American Beauty rose. At g
booth nearby Mrs. w. G.. Wilson. assist cd
by Miss Florence Sullivan. sold articles
appropriate for Christmas. Mrs. James
hughes. Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald and
Mrs. James Mulryan presided over the
dining room and here Mrs. William NJ.
o Briep, Mrs. Joseph Geoghcean and
Mrs, j.. :. Keoeh took turns at the tea
table. with Miss Hazel Butler. Miss Kate
I1alloran, Miss Margaret Collins. Miss
Emma Zane and Miss Emma Cullen as
sistinS. The tea table was adorned with
lovely flowers and the whole place was
most attractive.
The concert at the tabernacle this
evening VIII be the main event in a
social way. for parties ot society people
rom all sets have been made up to enjoy
the programme together, aud there will
he numerous supper parties following
the concert, The officers from Fort
fair and the members OF the governors
staff will also be out IN their uniforms.
the affair promises much In
the way OF an entertainment as Well
rs being for cause which everyone con-
siders worthy.
Miss Denise KarIick entertained a
number Of her friends Sunday after
noon at a tea At her home IN compl-
uent TO Miss Josephine Campbell OF San
Diego. The rooms were bright with
flowers, the tiny Cecil EruTner roses and
Violcts lending themselves 10 most
artistic arrangement Of the tea table,
Here Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. William y.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

ties have been made UP for the even
Ing.
Mr and Mrs. j. A. Baker. recently from
Seattle, are now at home TO their friends
st the Bransford.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Bertram T. John
son OF Fort Douglas will entertain the
Post Caro- club. which has been changed
10 an auction bridge club, next Friday
evening at their quarters,
Mrs Ralph e IIoag. who has spent
the past few davs in town at the Hotel
Utah. returned yesterday 20 her home in
Ogden.
Mrs Lila James Read is here from the
northwest and is visiting her sister,
Mrs. w, r. James. Later she VIII be
the guest of MIR. aud Mrs. j. y. Baker
at the Brapsford.
Mrs. Mark W. Liard will entertain
the Sewing club this afternoon at her
home In the Bungalow apartments
Miss Goan f[iDbali. who has been Wis
tiu; friends here for two months, loft
Sunday for SAN Francisco and Los An
selcs. 10 be away some time before
returning 10 her home in Minneapolis.
Miss Marjorie Howard who is in
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10
Bold Diamond Robbery.

CINCINNATI, O.. Dec. a,--Thrae
thieves. In the gu'se OF tax collectors.
today asked the clerk In the jcwelry store
of Adolph Wiebel to show them dIs-
monds He DID SO. whoreupon the men
bourd~anl gagged him end. securing the
stones, walked leisurely out OF ;he store.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

b OF the most delightful and at
The same time successful affairs Of
The season was the card party CIV
en- In Cathedral hall yesterday af-
ternoon by the ladies OF the newly
sed Judge Mercy Hospital league.
iests TO the number OF more than
he received by Nrs, J. G.. Uauchett,
. A. Qu!giey and Miss Margaret
y, the officers OF the association.
|Rblcs were arranged for the play
y the close OF the game the win
.each table was presented with a
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

Announcement is made of the mar
riage Of Miss Annie McCune and William
l.. Fanchere, which took place in ST.
raulS church last Thursday. December
.. the Rev. W. w. Reese officiating.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

The La6ios Aid society or the First
Conyrega tionaI church Will meet today
In the churcl parlors.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

The Past Noble Grands club will be
entertained by the president at the home
OF Mrs, Charles Anderson. Regal ave-
nue. Murray. December 12.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

Mrs. Won I<noolocls is here from her
ranch IN lGaho visiting Dr. and Mrs.
), c. Landenberger. She viii leave to-
morrow for philadelphia IT, spend the en-
tire winter with friends there
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

The members OF the American Won
ans league will meet tonight In the par
iors of the Kenyon hotel.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

school in the east. spent her Thanisgiv
Ing holidays visiting Miss Mary Wood
ward, daughter OF Captain and Mrs
John L. Woodward, at Governors Island
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

Mrs. William Il. Persons aud her twc
boys have gone to Boston TO spend III,
next two months there Lieutenant Per,
SONS will Join MS family later,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

Miss M.,.. DIci was the Nos;csa sun
day evening - = beautifully uppointc ed
Miss ;Fcncvc Eishcl o. san francisco.
TIC attractive t,"uUE Girl Who IS here
visiting hor cousiE. Miss ObcIndorts-.
The home ~s5 GAY with flowers. roses
aud oiirysguiheuu;rs aud about forty
friends enjoyed the affair. Mr.. Joseph
N!blcy. Mrs Joel Siblcy aud Miss Ma
Gurct Dunn assisted The rosl eSs In SeI'v-
iig. Som- dc,ighUU' music added 90 the
pleasure OF tho evening.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

Mrs. Jennie Cohn and her Two dauSh-
ters, the Misses elsie and Stella; VIII en-
tcrtain tomorrow afternoon at pTldSc
tea at their home on south Tempe
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-12-10

The F'roebel society Will meet today I
the rooms OF the Young Women'S Chris
tian association.