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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

quest or at the request of his employ ing officer"
 The same rules apply to women who have been 20 years in service and nave reached the age of 5O.
 Any employe who has been 20 years or longer in the service and has been per- manently or totally incapacitated th-~ugh no fault of his or her own as a result of sickness or injuries received while not on duty may be pensioned at the disere- tion of the board of trustees. l The pensions are made up on the basls l of salary received. For each year of ser 1 vice per cent Of average regular months ] ly pay received during the last 10 years l of service.
 Illustration: An emiloye who has been g years or longer in service has received an average regular monthly pay of $G0 per month, will receive g pension allowance of % per cent or S15 per month.
 The rules provide that temporary shut downs on account of reduction of forces or any such causes shall not act as a reduction in length of service to be counted or a pension.
 Any emplove who accepts pension from the company is not barred from engaged in other business provided il Is not of the same character or kind pres viously done for the company. II is pro vided in the rules that the fund Is purely q voluntary provision for the employees and does not constitute a contract or con fer any legal right upon any employe as to its distribution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
FINISHING PLANTS WILL BE BUILT BY THE REPUBLIC GO.
 WHEN BUSINESS SETTLES DOWN
Chairman Topping Says Large Improvements Will Be Made Here When Company Finds Demand Will Absorb the In creased Production-Will Convert Iron and
 Steel Into Finished Products

Without making any definite prom ises, J. A. Topping. chairman of the board of directors of the Republic Iron and Steel company, said last night that when business was somewhat more settled and when his company be- lieved conditions warranted it. the iron now made by the Republic com pany would be converted into some more finished shape of iron and steel
 Chairman Topping said his company had recently spent several millions of dollars in the north for finishing plants. and that future betterments would logically be made here where the company has highly valuable min eral deposits
 Do you contemplate any large inn provements here in the near future ?' Mir Topping was asked.
 Not immedlately.n replied Mir. Top ping, but we shall do so when bust ness conditions are more settled and when we feel assured that the iron and steel markets will absorb through the growth of demand increased pro ductive capacity. During the past year our company has expended several mil lions of dollars north on new steel capacity and finishing mills, so that our newt move will logically be in the south. where our properties have given a good account of themselves and where we have ample mineral base to support a larger investment here.s
 Would you care to say, MT. Topping, what these proposed extensions will ultimately eontemplate?" was asked
 That I cannot say but probably we shall convert our pig iron into some rather more finished form of steel and iron, as l have faith in the possibili- ties of this district as an economic point of production
 Speaking in a general way. Chair
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man Topping said further; We are very busy at our mines and furnaces and the physical properties that have been looked over appear to be in ex- eellent shape. Generally speaking we are making record outputs monthly. During 1911 our largest output of pig iron was reached in our entire history here The furnaces have been main tained in good shape all along and have produced. as I have, stated, to our perfect satisfaction. sf
 Business sentiment Is decidedly op- timistic, but confidence is not yet of such a character that politics can be ignored as a factor in forecasting busi- ness prospects. There is, however, a greater disposition to discount dema- gogisms in politics and to look for ward to some constructive Legislation so that business men will know with more certainty what can or what can not be done within the law Under the influence of this sentiment busi- ness Is slowly expanding and values hardening, and l believe we are lay ing the foundation for future prosperi- ty. As suggestive of the soundness of present market conditions and values the current rate of exports should be convincing, this particularly applying to iron and steel
 MT Topping accompanied by Presi- dent J. w. BraySof the Republic com pany and Charles T. Fairburn mana ger of the district operations. visited afh la oSfprHaN thGir rplltinp trip. They found conditions very flat tering and the living conditions of the employees as well maintained as could be expected. In connection with the betterment of living environment of the employees, 1t is gathered that the Republic company intends to do all that is possible within it's power to continue the steps already taken rela- tive to the betterment of conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
FRED GEISSLER
 SUCCEEDS WAYNE

If was announced in local railroad circles yesterday that Fred Gelssler travelling passenger agent for the Sea board Air Line railroad at Memphis had been named as assistant general passenger agent succeeding Clifford D. Wayne, recently resigned. The appoint ment was made by Charles E. Ryan general passenger agent for the com pany.
 Mr Geissler has been with tile Sea board Air Line about l5 years and Is fully equipped to handle the duties heretofore discharged by MT. Wayne MT. Geissler was the next in line for promotion on the Seabdard and the of ficials followed a well established prec- edent in the appointment. MT. GelssleI is well known in Birmingham where his duties often brought him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Badges for Veterans

Ashville. January 20.-(Speeial)-John w. 1nzer of Ashville, president of the St. Clair County Confederate Veterans re- union, has been busy during the past week sending out blank applications to the veterans to be filled in and returned to him In order that they may receive badges of honor given out by the United Daughters of the Confederacy at Bir- mingham. There were about 80 of these men who turned in their names at the last meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

mind and body, an adult capable of choos- l ing. Yes, he gives away piece of his | property that is also the chief of her l mother but neither the church norf the state recognize the mother in this con I tract, the mother also being property. 1 Then this ceremony says that she VIII | obey her husband and her position is therefore proclaimed as inferior to his. He says he endows her with all of his worldly goods but there is not state in the union where bride can claim this gift under law
 "'rhe franchise has not made all men prosperous but 1t has been weapon in mans hands as a defense against cruelty and oppression. If men need such de- fense. women needs 1t much more. If Eon must deprive one half of the people of Il weapon, let it be the stronger half do not know what you mean by the disad- vantages of suffrage as I have never heard of any class of men petitioning to be disenfranchisde. Until this happens, it Is reasonable to think the disadvantage. to be infnitesimal. When women have the power of the ballot in their hands they will be in a position to have better laws for women and children, better pay for school teachers and provide pension for the women who are old, and helpless and for whom the individual man has not material to support clothe and protect Hundreds of men who were not even wounded and who are not in need receive pensions from the United States govern2
 neut because the Congressman want their vote: so why should not women. who have fought bravely against poverty and ignor- ance. have a provision made for them in their old age?'
 An open discussion that was freely par ticipated in by those present followed the close of Mrs. Frenchs speech and with the announcement that the next meeting would be held on February at the Parish house. the assembly adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yester- ay in the probate office showing the blowing transfers of property. the bnsideration being 5000 or more;
 s45oo--octavia A Wood to R. J. thite, the west 40 feet of lot l and Ia Tt of lot : in block 3 according to he survey of Waverly Place.
 s100O-R. !. White to Octavia A. ! ood. lots 425. 42s and 427 in block IS Powells addition to the city known E Cleveland.
 s6000-Mary F. Ellis to sarah F. Min hener Henderson, lot 1 in block 724, that block lying between Juniper |ld Cypress avenues and Hickory and line streets in the city of Birmingham. s140O-W. A. Wheeler to Lucille E. theeler, lots 6, s, 10 and II in block l |ld lots ,, and in block accord Is to Wheeler's addition to Cory High |nds.
 s3750-R. E. Bentley to E. W. Beav- Is, lot II in block ? in North Haven tcording to the survey made by the west nlt1l INcdt toHiphhHs |s35O0-Mrs. Sallie R. Hawkins to ]. J. hd J. A. Kearley a parcel of land at e east line of section 19, township | south of range 3 west. |}1000--J M. Swain to J. c. Buffers, a l Ircel of land at the northwest corner lot according to the map made for M. Sanders subdivision of the south 'est quarter of the northeast quarter section 3, township IT, range 4 west.
 9le0o--W. C. McPherson to F. M. Win Sld. lot. in block in the survey of .,irview park.
 s1600--J. T. Rhodes and wife to
 lomas H. <ilgo. lot 27 in sdmonds'
 bdlvision of block 14G of the Walker nd company's survey of East Wood
 Wn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
PLAN FOR RAISING
 VETERANS FUNDS

The joint committee of Confederate veterans. Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Veterans. met Satur- day afternoon at the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce to devise means of raising a fund for the relief of needy Confederate veterans who are in want of immediate assistance Ir was decided that each camp and chap ter select speakers to give q series Of lectures, the proceeds to be applied to the relief fund. The speakers and dates of the lectures will be given later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
RAILS OF NEW LINE WILL BE GLISTENING ALONG FIFTH AVENUE WITHIN THE NEXT SIXTY DAYS

The construction crew of the 1'idewater car line invaded Smith park yesterday on Firth avenue below Seventh street and with that step came the first concrete in- dIeation to Fifth avenue property owners that the Tidewater intends to break ground on that avenue within a few days. President J. NJ. Dewberry said yesterday that the Tidewater company with the city and the owners of Smith park would put into that abandoned race course and cir GUS ground 60 foot wide boulevard with
 curb and gttters and that the property
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 Featured by an able address by Mrs. Crozier French, president of the Te,. ees- see Federation of Women's Clubs, and a number of interesting announcements. the Birmingham Equal Suffrage league held one of the most enthusiastic and instruc- tive sessions yesterday since their organ ization. The parish house of the Church of the Advent was the place of assembly. and the large quarters there, which will be the regular meeting hall from this time on. afforded a comfortable seating capacity for the attendance.
 The gathering convened for business at the call of the president, Mrs Solon Jacobs. who announced that among the new members of the Equal Suffrage as- soeiation was ex-Mayor George B. Ward, whom she quoted as given above.
 Miss Maud Mcclure Kelley reported that Mrs. Miriam Brewer Brown, the only coed in the law department of the Uni- versity of Alabama this year. had en- tered request to become a member of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage associa- tion and had forwarded a check for s1O as an evidence of her concern in the pro- gress of the suffragist cause in this state. Mrs. Browns contribution will be the first to go into the treasury of the Bir- mingham association.
 At the conclusion of the business routine Mrs. Crozier French of Nashville, an hon orary member of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage association. was presented as the principal speaker of the afternoon, and gave as her address the following letter, in part which she stated has been written to a good man who wishes to be just:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
BEGIN SERVING WARRANTS
 ON LIQUOR MEN TOMORROW

a bottle for the purpose or containing dis titled spirits which had once been filled and stamped under the provisions of the law, without removing and destroying the stamp previously affixed to such bot. ties contrary to the form of the statute in such cases made and provided and against the peace anc dignity of the United States of America
 The .affidavits were signed before Com missioner Watts by one of the four reve- nue agents engaged in ferreting out the alleged violations here
 The penalty is a fine up to 5000 and Imprisonment in a federal pententiary for two years, but so far as known the Imprisonment penalty has not yet been inflicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
BIG LOCAL COAL
 CONTRACT RENEWED

To renew a contract for 12s.0o0 tons of Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, George M. Carpenter. fuel agent for the Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis railroad. was in this city yester- day. He renewed the contract. 1t Is un- derstood. and returned to his home last night.
 ne coal will be shipped from the Whit well mine of the company located on the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad. in Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
GET STENZEL'S
 ECZEMA LIQUID

A clear white liquid for cleansing, puri- lying and healing skin and scalp diseases. Stops itching instantly; cures permanent ly few days after using the disease begins to disappear Price. s1. Sold in Birmingham by Jacobs Patton-P Pope and Collier Drug company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

In answer to insistent inquiry as to the anticipated warrants against local retail saloon operators and alleged blind tiger keepers, issued upon the authority of the federal government United States Commissioner R. E. Watts said yester- day that lie had prepared all the war rents after much inconvenience and that he would deliver them to the United States marshal tomorrow.
 The warrants to be issued by Com missioner Watts follow the inquiry di rected into the local liquor situation by United States revenue agents. The ar rests when made will be based upon section six of the federal act of March 3. 1897. and will charge that a certain person or persons did ''unlawfully reuse
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Reads Letter


 My Dear Sir: Your letter received and read with much interest Men have so long treated the subject of the enfran- chisement of women either with indiffer- ence, contempt or ridicule that we are grateful for a polite expression from one of them, even though it be adverse. | My interest in the enfranchisement of women springs much from my de- sire for the higher development of men as for the amelioration of the condition of women. Humanity is one. composite of the masculine and feminine. The tie that binds the two halves being indis- timetable, it needs no argument to prove that one half cannot evolve to the high i est development possible unless a basis is found from which the other half may rise to an equal height.
 "'rhe intelligent student of historical and social conditions will not dispute this statement of Henry George that the law of human progress is association in | equality.' Without this equality the stronger class will practice tyranny, the weaker, seryility. As neither of these traits of character are admirable condi- tiDii' tiihA tNNNi'P NiNSN U diAS bl tndIdt- ter are admirable conditions that devotion the race, but either retard the progress of humanity
 | You say we agree on the proposition | tl.at the position of woman in the world has been hard one and an unfair one {: that much could be done at this time that would benefit her and the world: you cannot believe that she will obtain the desired results from suffrage: you be- lieve she will not gain enough by equal vote to compensate for the disadvan- tages.
 We are fully in agreement on two propositions: That the position of wom- all has been and is hard and unfair: sec ond.. that it can be improved and should be. The questions which now present themselves are: What has caused this hard and unfair position? What is the remedy?
 "Science teaches us that it is useless to apply remedies for evils unless we dis GOV CT their source and then remove the cause. The republic of the United States was founded on the principle that the | right to rule a people does not inhere In any individual or class but in the people themselves The writers of our constitn- ton had observed phenomena. noted cause and effect and found that the class rule produced evils impossible to cure. | Class rule causes the gap between those 1 who rule and those who are ruling to grow ever wider and wider. Less than io0 years after our constitution was adopted, the vision of the majority ef voters became sufficiently clear 10 recos- nize negro men as peopl eand not as goods and chattels. Six states of our Union now recognize their women as people and the duties, rights and responsi- bilities of citizenship are theirs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
How Fund Was Established

The fund was first iestablished in 1902 by inc American Steel and Wire company in- aiyiduatlv. In 1910 the United States steel co,norstion and Andrew Carnegie jointly established the fund to apply to every operation. which plan superseded the eN-
 istinp plan Of the wire company. The
 steel corporation has set aside $s,CO0Wo and Mir. Carnegie put in Si,OOooO, which runs the capital up to $l201DOOo for the benefit of the employees. This fund IS handled by board of trustees through manager appointed by the trustees. The pension rules are established by the board of trustees. The officers of that board follow: Ebert II. Gary, chairman; George w Perkins, vice chairman Robert A.
 Franks. treasurer Raynal C. Boiling, sec
 retary. The members including the or- aoers are; Frank D. Adams, William D.
 Dickson, James II. Hoyt. kemper K.
 Knapp, James H. Reed, Andrew Squire,
 Charles L. Taylor and Hampden E. Tener.
 l. B. Erskine of Pittsburg is manager,
 while J. H. Wood is assistant manager.
 The rules for the employees sharing in
 the plan follow:
 "Employes of the United States corpora
 ton or of any corporation 6 majority of whose capital stock is owned by the United States Steel corporation or of the
 hoard of trustees of this pension fund,
 may obtain pensions under the follow
 ing conditions:
 .'All men who have been 20 years or
 longer in the service and have reached the age of 70 shall be retired and pen stoned. All women who have been 2O years or longer in the service. and who have reached the age of @ years, shall be retired and pensioned. At the request of their employing officers persons em- ployed in executive or administrative po- sitions may be allowed to continue in ac- tive service after reaching ages men toned above. Any person who has been 20 years or longer in the service and has reached the age of 60 years may be re- tired and pensioned either at his own re-
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Companies Participating


 The report posted yesterday shows that 2I companies participated in the distribu- ton of the pensions. The companies in- eluded: The American Bridge company the American Sheet and Tin Plate com pany, the American Steel and Wire com panv, the Newburgh and South Shore Railway company, Trenton Iron company, Carnegie Steel company Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad company, II. C. Prick Coke company. Hostetter Connellsville Coke company. Keystone Bridge company, Oliver Iron Mining company, Marquette Range, Missable Range. Vermiion Range. Menominee Range, Union Railroad com pany. Union Supply company Duluth and iron Range Railroad company, Elgin. Jol- iet and Eastern railroad company, Illinois Steel company, Lorain Steel company National Tube company. Shelby Steel Tube company rennsylvania and Lake Erie Dock company, and the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
 The Oliver Mining company which takes in the five ore ranges shared to the eN- tend of $6 936. 6.22 in the plan while the lars- est individual works to share was the Edgar Thompson Works of the Carnegie Steel company amounting to $22,945.4. The plan is distributed to every division or every company which reduces the person al equation to the very lowest possible point and in that way the chief clerks or the various divisions of the various com nanies may be in direct touch with the in- dividnal employe cmoing in for share nf the pension.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Marriage Licenses

|The following marriage licenses were Eued yesterday at the probate office:
 |T. w. Sadler of Birmingham to Miss |la c. Moore.
 NV. j. Walker of Attalla to Miss Rose Jackson.
 |George Gibb of Birmingham to Mrs. |izabeth Woodman. |Oscar Clark of Palos to Miss Mary kterson.
 Fragrant floral blooms, plant-milk, veg I, ,ble essences compose Satin skin cream
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
SUFFRAGETTES
 HOLD MEETING Mrs. French Reads Letter on
 Women's Rights WARD FAVORS CAUSE Former Mayor Quoted as Champion ing "Votes for Women'-Mrs. French Asks Some Questions
 and Answers Some

T thin that women should not only be allowed the right to vote, but go further and say that l be-
 lieve that they should be made to
 vote. ."-Ex- Mayor George B. Ward.
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Her Answer

My answer to question number one is that because women have been treated as property and not as responsible persons Let's begin our investigation with the marriage service of the Episcopal church
 The father gives the bride away. thereby giving away a person with individual soul.