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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
CLAIM PAVING CONTRACTORS
HAVE STIFLED COMPETITION
Observation-Disclosures.


weatherly were the only members
present, Judge Lane being i'll. The
two commissioners were in perfect ac-
cord on the question of readvertising
for bids They were both OF the opin-
ion that the companies had muzzled
competition.
1t Is understood that no paving ex-
cepting wood block will be consid-
cred. The contractors connected with
the bids yesterday were not inclined
to discuss the difficulty last night.
In connection with the controversy
statement was given out last night
by Dunn & Iallande Brothers as to
their position in the matter. The bid
of the above company was rejected
among those considered yesterday
when the commission felt that COM
petitive bids had not been received.
The statement follows;
we note from notices given out by
the papers that our bid on wood
block pavement was thrown out be-
cause we did not comply with the
specifications. This is mistake. We
complied with all the stipulations of
bidding, except to supply sample
block This we would have done If
the blocks to be used were to have
been made according to our own
specifications. but this is not the
case The blocks are to be. manufac-
tured according to the city engineer $
specifications, and subject to his in
spection at all times. beginning even
before the timber has been sawed into
blocks, and during the entire process
of manufa cture, and under the terms
Of the contract. must be according to
his specifications and subject to his
approval. That is all there is to 1t.
'aThe commission threw our bid out
on a ,technicality which amounted TO
nothing, but which cost the property
owners several thousands of dollars.
We have never before seen the line
drawn so closely. even in the letting
of the largest governmnt contracts.
DUNN & I4ALLANDE BROTHERS,
by e. J. Dunn"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
JELKS AND GOODWIN
HOLD CONFERENCE
Conduct of the National Campaign in
Alabama Will Be Entirely
Harmonious

Tyler Goodwin, chairman of the state
the national committee, consulted yes
terday with the following net results:
The campaign for the antional dem
ocratic nominees will be conducted by
the state committee the member of the
national committee will be the recip-
lent of funds raised TO further the
campaign in this and other states.
An address outlining these results
was published. The organization OF
Wilson Marshall clubs was advocated
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
AT THE HOTELS

w. J. Martin of Gadsden, c. NJ. Cox
of Ozark and e. C. Bodman of Mobile
are among those registered at the Hill
man.
G.. G. Johnson of Sulligent, w. H.
Moore of Atlanta, and G. E. Bodgwen
of Corona are stopping at the Florence.
r. j. Kimbrough of Montgomery, G. P.
Adamson of Memphis and R. J. Ransom
of Montgomer yare among those regis
tered at the Birmingham.
]. II. Stevens of Huntsville, W. K. Teb-
bits of Mobile and ]. ]. Curtiss OF
Haleyville, Ala, are among the arrivals
at the Morris.
A. B. Gibson Of Vernon, j. E. Lathem
of Marvel and j. F. Billingsly Of Line
willie are stopping at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
Building Permits

The following building permits were is
sued yesterday in the office OF the build
ing Inspector at the city hall:
$1,000 = Mckinley Cavanaugh company.
Sixty-eight street and Sloss avenue, one
story frame residence, work to be done at
day labor.
s2OO0-McGahey and Geers, Hawkins
street, one story brick residence, work to
be done at day labor.
$4O0o-Max J. Wroklen, Fairview ave-
nue., two story frame residence, contract
awarded to F. w. Marks.
$10o0-A. S. Cowan, 1014 South Thirteenth
street, repairs and alterations, work to
be done at day labor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
Mine Examinations

The third days session of the exam
nations for first and second class mine
foremen and fire boss certificates was
held yesterday in the auditorium of the
Chamber Of Commerce. About SIS men
from all parts of the state are taking
the examinations under the direction
of State Mine Inspector c. III. Nesbitt.
The examinations will close Friday
night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
MORE EVIDENCE IN
EXPRESS RATE CASE

Additional evidence is being presented to
Judge W. l. Grub in the Southern Elk
press rate case, which will be concluded
today. The case was reopened to permit
the introduction of later observations on
the rates which have been disclosed by re-
cent reports on rates similar to the ones
In dispute here.
Judge Grub has been studying the rate
case several days. 1t is probable that
a decision will be reached within the next
few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
ALL BIDS FOR FIRST AVENUE
AND TWENTY-FIRST STREET
PAVING THROWN OUT BY THE
CITY COMMISSIONERS

Because they said there were no
yesterday threw out all bids for paw
ing on First avenue between Eigh-
teenth street and Twenty-first street
and from Railroad avenue south to
Fourth avenue, north. The announce
ment was made by President Culpepper
Exum following a conference with the
citizens committee of the downtown
business section at which information
is said to have been given the COM
mittee and the commission that the
contractors were framing up" on the
city.
It was announced by the commission
that the city would have placed on
the streets affected wood block paw
ing. More bids will be asked for with
in a few days. 1t was said.
The commission found, it is an
nounced, after excluding the bid of
Dunn & LeI.ande. that the remaining
bidders also had not complied with the
specifications of the city. The bid of
the former company was thrown out
Tuesday by the commission
Had this action not been taken the
Southern Asphalt and Construction
company would have secured the work,
being the lowest bidder.
The announcement in connection with
the bids created considerable talk
among the contractors and their friends
gathered at the meeting to see the
bids opened.
President Exum and Commissioner
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
Lane Continues iii

Commissioner A. o. Lane continues
very Ill at his home on Nineteenth street.
north He was reported to be no better
yesterday. The illness of Judge Lane has
not taken on any serious aspect although
some of his friends are somewhat wor-
ried over his protraeted indlspositlon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is
sued yesterday in the office of the pro-
bate clerk:
j. NJ Brown of Birmingham and Miss
Luna Malley.
Joe Caravella of Birmingham and Miss
Mabel Banes.
A. Anderson of Bessemer and Miss Mar
gle Beaukenship.
Fred Morrow of Wylam and Miss
Mandie Green.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
Coxwell Returns

Mitchell coxwell OF the Southern rail-
way passenger department Yesterday re-
turned from Admission, where he has been
on business connected with the soldiers
encamped there. Mr. Coxwell says II is
estimated that 1000 troops were eneamped
at Admission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
Band Programme Tonight

Nappfs band will play the following
programme In Capitol park tonight
March, Revelation" Chambers.
Overture, 'Hypatia," Lampe
Waltz. "Marsovia." Belcher.
Selection. Mile. Modesto" Herbert.
Solo, Good Bye Sweetheart. Good
Bye" Sig. Nappi.
Medley. Popular Selection" Ros-
siters.
Intermezzo. Kisses" Hubell.
Selection, Merry Widow" Lehar.
Reverie, Moonlight Dance" Finck.
Marche-E spagnole. la Fornarin-
cite" Valverde
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
Maxim on Business Trip

w. II. Maxim of the Tennessee Milling
and Feed company is away on a business
trip In the southern part of the state Tor
the next four or five days. While on TINS
trip Mr.. Maxim will look over the pros
poets of the hay crop in southern Ala
bama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25
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ALLEN LOST
Father at Columbus, Miss, Asks
Police to Help Find Boy Here

Grover C. Allen has been lost in Bir-
mingham. Allen is a young man from
Columbus, Miss, who came here several
days ago and has not been heard from
or seen since. His father, John f. Allen
of Columbus, has reported thel matter
to the local police, although no informa-
ton concerning the whereabouts of the
partment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-25

Negroes. disgruntled at their treatment
by the Roosevelt republicans at their con-
vention yesterday. bolfed during tn,
night The lilly white" delegation to the
Chicago convention will nave to fight for
it's rights for a delegation of blacks and
taus'' will file contest
And thus 1t happens that another Ala
bama republican delegation will occupy
the limelight in Chicago
The negro delegation. as named last
night. follows:
rc',n Garrett o. w Adams. w. II
Nixon, H. L. Coins. E. w. Simmons
D. A. Newton r. y. Hunt Williar
Pickens, j. s. Moten. e. w. Stone. VIII
liam Turner and Toe T. Thomas
:. e IN he noted that on the first da,
70 re existence in Alabama the PRO
gressive" party suffered split in IT.
ranks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25

Miss Daisy Prick of this city has won
a prise offered by the Bulletin of Phar-
macy and sheis just in receipt of draft
for $40 as the amount of the first prize.
This magazine is published in the inter-
est of druggists. In conducting the con-
test this magazine offered prize for
the best formula for hair tonic. The
contest was open to 10000 druggists,
and Miss Prick entered the contest, and
as above stated, won the first prize.
The publisher of The Bulletin sends Miss
Frick congratulations and compliments
her very highly on the formula sent in
which won the first prize. All prize
winning formulas will be published in
the June number of The Bulletin. Miss
Frick is justly proud of the distinction
that has come to her, and her Audubon
friends rejoice that she has won so high
a distinction.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
Hold Successful Meeting.

Wednesday and Thursday of last
week the County School superintendent
of Iowa held a very successful Conven-
ton in the State Normal College at
Cedar Falls, Iowa. The Superinten-
dents had worry hot session discussing
the present school laws, some being
strongly opposed to some of the school
laws as they are operated at present.
They all then inspected the State Nor
NAL College building. Wednesday night
the State Normal Faculty rendered the
superintendent a banquet Thursday
at HOO O'Clock they adjourned the
meeting to accept an invitation TO an
ride about the city by the
Commercial Club. Thursday afternoon
w. C. Galloway manufacturer of farm
and dairy implements sent two special
interurban cars for the superintendent
inviting them to inspect his factory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
Celebrate Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Nissen cele-
brated their 10th, wedding anniversary
at the home of their son Andrew MIS-
sen, one mile south of town, Saturday.
A big dinner was especially prepared
for the occasion and a most enjoyable
time was had by all present. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nissen were born in Denmark and
came to this country about 30 years ago
and have lived in Iowa all this time
with the exception of eight years that
they lived in Dakota. They have two
sons, Andrew who lives near town and
Peter who lives near Hamlin. Mr.. Mis-
sen is seventy years of age and his good
wife is ten years his junior. They were
the recipients of number of remem.
ORANGES which they will treasure as
long as they live. Their many friends
here and elsewhere join the Republican
in extending Mr. and Mrs Nissen most
hearty congratulations and best wishes
for many years to come.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
Horse Killed in Runway.

Friday afternoon Marion Jones and
wife were coming to town driving their
road team and leading another horse
behind the rig. When they reached a
point on the crest of the hill north of
the county farm an automobile came
mp behind them which frightened the
horse they were leading. Before they
could get out of the buggy the horse got
into the hind wheel and upset the buggy
throwing Mr. and Mrs. Jones into a
small ditch which happened to be filled
with water. By this time the team be-
came frightened and started down the
road at terrific rate colliding with a
telephone pole north of the Nash bridge.
The compact was so great that one of
the horses was killed instantly. The
buggy and harness were also damaged.
1t terminated quite fortunately for Mr..
and Mrs. Jones. While they regret the
loss of the family horse yet they escaped
personal injury and had only spring
bath forced onto them.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
N. W. A. Rates Will Not Change.

The meeting of the Woodmen at Des
Moines last week and the other meetings
being held in the other states, practically
insures that there will be an adjustment
of the rates SO as not to affect the rates
as they now stand. The lodges of the
state are practically unanimous in
forcing readjustment so as not to
force the old men who have borne the
burden for years, out of the order If
they cannot through the common sense
of the officers they can and will through
the courts. The members have right
and the courts on their side. They
believe the order does not need the radi-
cal change made at Chicago. All the
members need to do is to stay with the
order. Don't lapse. A more equitable
rate is sure to be given the membership
and an assessment only when needed
returned to. This is O determined
so stay and help protect your
family. Come out to the next meeting
and hear about it.
By Committee,
John Renftle,
Bertel Jensen,
c. w. Marlin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
HOME ENTERPRISE
DOES LARGE BUSINESS
Audubon's Brick and Tile Factory One Of
the Largest Institutions Of its
Kind in The State.

Audubon has an enterprise in her
brick and tile factory of which she
ought to feel very proud. Many towns
give large bonus to secure similar
enterprises and for several years these
enterprises fail to pay the interest on
the investment. And aftera short trial
large per cent of them are abandoned
entirely. This Brick and Tile Factory is
under the able Management of c. L. Tramp
and L. E. Tramp, and has proven a great
success. But because of its success we
are inclined to lose sight of the fact that
the home enterprises already in our
midst, are as worthy of our hearty sup
port and consideration as any new en-
terprise that might spring up over night.
The Tramps pay out a large sum of
money each year for labor. Their pro-
duct which is second to none in the
state, is material that almost every
farmer has use for, consequently it is a
necessity
A Republican representative was
shown through the plant one day last
week and found everything at the yard
in first class condition. Their output
at the present time is carload a day,
but their capacity is much greater with
an increased working force.
The manufacturing of the hollow
tile silo is becoming a great factor in
their business. They manufacture
silo that is adopted as the Standard all
over the west and the orders they al
ready have received for silos will keep
their force running at full capacity for
some time. This silo can be built, and
will have concrete floor and metal
roof, cheaper than any silo now on the
market. The State Agricultural College
at Ames highly recommends the silos as
manufactured by the Tramps.
At the present time large tile ditch
ing machine is in operation in this
county and Audubon tile are used al
most exclusively. The owner of the
tile ditching machine has used Audubon
tile for years and he said the tile and
service he got at Audubon was better
than from any yard he had done bust
ness with in the past twenty years.
These words coming from such relia-
BILE source speaks volumes for our local
institution. The people of the town
and of the entire county ought to feel
highly pleased and thoroughly enthused
with the Booster Spirit for having so
worthy an institution in Audubon as
her Brick and Tile Factory.
The Tramp Bros. are shipping a car
or more each day of their different
building material to many points in
Iowa and other states.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
After Nomination For Representative.

G.. NJ. Ross, of Cameron township
has an announcement in this issue of
the Republican wherein he asks the
support of the Republican voters at the
June primary for the nomination of
Representative. Mr. Ross did not seek
the nomination but his numerous
friends over the county demanded that
he make the race this fall and have ac.
cordingly secured signers to the nomi-
nation papers and these have been filed
with the Secretary of State. Mr.. Ross
came to Cameron township thirty flour
years ago and located on farm. He is
still on that same farm and in the years
that have gone by he has made wide
acquaintance all over Audubon county.
He has served his township in various
capacities and is at the present time the
school treasurer. He was elected a
member of the board of supervisors two
terms and filled his position with credit
TO all concerned. His home township is
giving him strong support and elsewhere
he will have large following
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
A Noble knight Of The Grip.

A. l.. Ballegoin, who represents the
Rumford Baking Powder Co.. in this
state, was i'll Audubon yesterday call
ing on the merchants who handle his
goods. Mr.. Ballegoin has sold goods in
Iowa territory for over twenty years
and in the long years that he has called
on the trade he has made q host of
warm friends. Very few men have
been on the road longer than he has,
and very few men bear better reputa-
ton. Mr. Ballegoin has never commit
ted an improper act or deported him
self in any other manner than that of a
gentleman, and whenever he comes to
town his customers have the assurance
that there is at least one gentlemanly
travelling man OF course there are
hundreds more of them but the public
in general does not give the travelling
man credit for what good qualities he
does possess simply because there are a
few men on the road who would bring
and class of men into illrepute. The
Republican editor has known Mr.. Bale
goin all these years and he has never
yet found customer who uttered one
word of complaint on the service Mr..
Ballegoin was rendering. To bear such
a reputation among the brother
knights, as well as with the trade,
cannot help but be looked upon with a
great deal of satisfaction and pleasure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
Died at Home Of His Daughter.

Andrew Jepsen, aged n years, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred
Dethlefs in Manning April 10th, and
his remains were brought to Audubon
Sunday for burial. Services were held
at the Danish Lutheran church, con.
Quoted by Rev. G.. B. Christensen in
the absence of the pastor. Mr.. Jepsen
lived in Audubon number of years and
worked for F. A. Buthweg in the tailor
ing department for eight years. He
was well liked and always attended to
his own business. His death was due
to heart disease and on account of his
illness he was compelled to give up his
work here. The remains were inferred
in Arlington Heights cemetery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
P. E. 0. President Banqueted.

The meeting of the P. E. o. society
last Thursday evening was somewhat
different from their ordinary business
meetings as dinner was given in honor
of the retiring president, Mrs. Gertrude
Nelson and of Mrs. Eva O'Connell of
California The new president Mrs.
w. H. Cowles. and the committee
Misses Ella Hurd and Mayme Davis
prepared and furnished very splendid
dinner to which the twenty -one members
present did ample justice and then Miss
Davis arose and in her quaint, humorous
way told the company how that follow
ing the precendent set by the father of
our Country it had become an unwritten
law that no one should be elected as
president of the society for more than
two terms and wishing to show their
appreciation of the splendid work done
by the retiring president, they had
planned this surprise on the outgoing
president. But in order to the better
surprise and too, to honor Mrs. O'Con-
nell they had used the latter as decoy
to surprise Mrs. Nelson and it was
really in honor of both. Both the guests
of honor responded by appropriate re-
marks expressing their deep feeling at
this mark of favor from the society.
The regular program on art followed.
1t is pronounced by all who We're pre-
sent as one of the very nice affairs of
the society.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
Killed Eight Wolves.

Geo. Jensen Rural Mail carrier on
Route saw an old mother wolf for
several days and while making his
route Monday afternoon asked Oluf
Rasmussen of Fiscus to go with him
and help kill it. They borrowed shot
gun of Pete Kjer and when one mile
south of Fiscus they saw the wolf and
Mr.. Jensen fired one shot, killing the
wolf instantly. They then killed the
seven young wolves with a club. Mr..
Jensen and Mr.. Rasmussen received
$40 for their,work, not bad days pay.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-04-25
Home Courses For Pupils.

To Teachers;-Are you giving the
pupils an opportunity to join the home
courses provided for them by our State
Agricultural College. Reports are COM
ing in slow. l shall consider a teacher
very much remiss in her duty should
she fail to present this subject to her
school. 1t means no extra work for the
teacher nor no expense to the pupil. l
don't want pupils unduly urged to take
the work, Unless pupils are interested
or you can awaken an interest don't
urge them to sign for the course as the
expense of the college in sending out
printed matter is too expensive for
waste. Ella NJ. Stearns,
III County Supt.