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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
LANE WILL STAND
 BY CONVICTIONS Believes on Investigation
 People Will Approve WATER AGREEMENT
WATER
When Time Comes That He Is Not Ready to Vote as He Thinks He Will Resign Public
 Office

When the time comes that he has not sufficient courage to decide any question according to his convictions. however un- popular such decision may be, he will re- sign, was what Judge A. o. Lane said yesterday while discussing the waterworks contract
 Commissioner Lane, who was one orth commissioners to approve the water con tract with the company. reaffirmed his position on that ordinance and sah In passing that he was perfectly aware that it was an unpopular proposition by reason of the natural prejudice held against that company by reason of the natural pTeju- dice held against that company by large number of citizens.
 ''If the people" said Judge Lane, would stop and think a minute they would real ize perhaps that the contract is good that proposition. We enieavored In every way to get concessions, and what we did is perfectly fair and equitable.
 T approve getting the waterworks through condemnation proceedings to come up later However, a basis of valu- atlon will determine that issue. It also requires money. Here we have gone to work and cut off st0O0,0oo of the com pany's revenue. so when the condemna- ton valuation is fixed we will get the prop erty on a lower valuation.
 "If we were to buy a business as of July 1 we would ask its revenue As of August 1 we would ask what was the rev. enue. Finding that the latter date was a lower revenue than the former, we would buy as of the lower showing. That is manifestly a business proposition.
 In the contract business we have short ened the contracts of many municipalities and have not extended the contract of old Birmingham. We have reduced the propo- sltion to a point where 1t might be called the poor mans ordinance, It puts money into the pocket of every poor man of this city that uses water. I believe after this has been realized that the contract will be approved Tn the meantime shall not attempt to get votes for the contract, as that is a matter clearly with the people. knew that this proposition would be an unpopular move, but I have never shrunk from what I believed was my duty in any case. When that time comes when l have not sufficient courage to do my duty l shall resign this position or any other one and help get a man who has the courage to do the right thing ac- cording to the dictates of his conscience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
MAY INVOKE DELAY ON THE REFERENDUM
Understood Commission Ma jOrity Wants Voters to
 Understand Agreement

II was suggested to the commissioners informally yesterday that perhaps 1t would be well to delay the referendum election as long as possible in the event a referendum is called on the water con- tract. The law does not specify when the election shall be called, according to some opinions at the city hall, and delay of several weeks may be invoked by major ity of the commission.
 The purpose of a delay if 1t Is decided upon will be to allow the good points of the contract to become thoroughly fa- miliar 10 the voters rather than to rush the referendum through without proper investigation"
 The contract was approved by Judge Lane and MT Exum. They have the power to say wien the election shall take place. It is very probable that the case will not be decided at the polls until October if the majority decide to allow lengthy and full discussion of the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday fin the office of the probate clerk show ing the following transfers of real es- tate, the consideration being s1oo0 or more:
 s310O-S A. Haggard to Sarah II. Payne, parts of lots Il and 12, block 2s, according to the surveys of the West End Land and Improvement company to Birming- ham.
 ss6o0-J P. Couch and wife to Mrs. Lil- Han D. Hill lot F. in block P, accord ing to the surveys of the Woodlawn Real ty and Development company's addition to Woodlawn.
 s1250-Y. D. M- Prince to IT. L.. Burns, lots and s, block I, according to the map of Tuxedo park.
 $115o-Rosa Woods to N. T. Chambles and Matte R. Chambles, lots IS and IT., in block 12 F. according to the surveys of the Ensley Land companys addition to Ensley.
 s250o--Woodlawn Realty and Develop ment company to l.. W. Mckinley lot 13 in block 15, according to the surveys of the Woodlawn Realty and Develop ment company's third addition to Wood lawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
EXAMINE PAVING
 IN OTHER CITIES
Contracts Not Awarded Yesterday Pending Com
 mittee's Investigation

Action upon contracts for new pavement on First avenue from Eigh- teenth street to Twenty y-first street to take the place of the Belgian blocks was postponed yesterday by the city commission. awaiting the visit of committee of local citizens and City Engineer Kirkpatrick to Chicago and elsewhere.
 While absent from this city the com mittee of property owners will study wood block results and other pave ments with which Birmingham has had little experience. It is understood that a committee of business men interest ed will leave within the next day or two for the larger cities. They will report in about 10 days or two weeks In the meantime all bids will be held over for that length of time, which ac- tion was agreeable to all contractors present.
 The committee of business men com posed of F. L. Brown, John L. Parker, Webb w Crawford, Charles Thomas and Samuel Earle appeared before the commissioners yesterday to take up the pavement question. President A. H. Ford of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company M. T. Sloan, his assistant, and George H. Harris, superintendent of transportation, were present to look after the interests of the street railway company. After con siderable discussion MT. Brown said that the question of paving on First avenue was a very serious one and he believed the wise thing to do would be to have a committee make an in spection in cities that have experi- mented considerably with pavements. A. II Ford. MT. Thomas and others agreed with MT. Brown.
 Mr Ford said his company was will- ing to cooperate fully and completely with the committee and he believed d most exhaustive examination should be made of the best paving elsewhere. He said that the proper pavement would stand a long number of years.
 The city agreed to send MT. Kirk aptrick on the trip and the citizens will name a committee to accompany him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
EXAMPLE OF MORAL COURAGE

Harking back to the Dreyfust incident which shook the civilized world for time, Commissioner A. o. Lane of the department of justice said yesterday that Dreyfus was the most conspicuous ex- ample of moral courage that history has ever shown He spoke off hand of that remarkable exhibition of honor unterri- fled and undefiled recalling the disgrace heaped upon Dreyfus during the torment ing years through which the unfortunate captain suffered alone the while haunted by the memory of his public humiliation
 What do I think the finest exhibition of moral courage shown in history?' Judge Lane was asked.
 To which question the commissioner re piled:
 Well, speaking off hand. I cannot re- call any finer example of this splendid kind of courage than that displayed by Alfred Dreyfus in the early part of 1895. Of Jewish percentage, he was born in Alsace He early studied military in a French institute, and deseryedly ranked among the leading young men of his class. He advanced rapidly and soon ac- quired lieutenancy. and within year after leaving the military institute he was appointed on the general staff. This record naturally exalted his pride and stimulated his ambition. Within five years lie was arrested for having sold military secrets to foreign power. This degrading charge coupled with his isola- tion in prison and the harsh and cruel treatment there were sufficient to crush the spirit of an ordinary man. His tor ments were further enhanced by the glaring illegaity of the testimony admit ted against him by the French military court. He was ostracised by his com rades, who were allowed to testify that they believed him guilty. After a farce Of triai-a travesty upon justice--he was sentenced to military degradation and to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12

solitary confinement on an island of the coast of French Guiana.
 Two long lines of his former com rades were drawn I'D some feet apart, and French officer. to further cover and humiliate him in the presence of the army and great concourse of civilians. tore his insignia of office from his uni- form and broke his sword, and then forced him to march between the files of soldiers.
 Was his proud spirit crushed?
 NO. Conscious of his own innocence and loving his country, knowing that the perhdy was not that Of the great body of the people, but instigated and consuin- mated to shield the real culprits, he was determined to leave no stain upon his own memory. but to maintain untarnished the proud prestige of his family, he marched down the lines with head erect and with manly bearing, and proclaimed with q clear unshaken voice, Long live France l am an innocent man
 "He thus evoked the admiration of all manly men throughout the world. That is what I call a conspicuous example of true moral courage.
 ''It was afterward conclusively shown that the evidence against him was fabri- cated to shield the real culprit. who some time subsequently made full confession and committed suicide. E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
AT THE HOTELS

L. A. Nolen of Alexander City, A. F. Fite of Jasper and H. P. Gibson of Corona are among the arrivals at the Hillman.
 F. S. Ginnane of Chepultepec. Ala, R. H. Shephard of Townley, and J. F. Ros- ter of Montgomery are registered at the Birmingham
 A. P. Thornton of Memphis, J. H. Cran- ford of Jasper and A. l.. Bratcher of Hartselle are among those stopping at the Florence
 w. s. Fleming of Montgomery, L. S. Day of Hartselle and J. M. Worthington of Sheffield are registered at the Morris.
 J. P. Rogers of Atlanta. W. z. Jackson of Talladega and O. w. Finney of Dothan are among the arrivals at the Metropoli- tan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
COPERNICUS JONES ON
 REAL ESTATE VALUES
Ky CHARLES II. MANDY

As Chris Hartsfield, the well known deputy sheriff, was strolling through Cap ito park yesterday he heard we'll de- fined ehuekle come from behind the wall of the little rustic bridge that is one of the attractions of the park. Being of more or less inquisitive turn of mind Chris made an investigation, and looking over the wall saw the form of a man stretched out upon the emerald sward in an attitude of indolent enjoy ment A broad smile extended over his face, that is, that part that was not cov- cred with bristling spinach, while ever and anon he emitted most gratified chuckle.
 There was something familiar about the man, and Chris tried hard to place him, but to no effect, so taking the preroga- tive of an officer of the law, he hailed the reclining chucker.
 Hey, yout" called Chris in his usual drawing tones.
 The man immediately sat us. and to the surprise of the sleuth from Pratt City he recognized his old friend. Copernicus Jones.
 Hello. Copper. old sport, what are you doing here?"
 Just resting" replied Coper. while un- der his breath he murmured, foolish question number steen million
 q mean what brought you back to Birmingham, and what are you doing?''
 "To the ferst question, I arrived yester- day on the P. D. o. limited q0 cars and one caboose), to the second question I am a renovator of toothpicks.'
 Reno what? Come again, Coper.'
 "A renovator of too.hpicks,"
 That's n new one on me-, but as it has something to do with eating I guess il is all right. Has Judge Alb passed on the legality of your occupation?"
 "He has not, and entire nous he won't pass on it if can help 1t. Judge Aber- nathy has such crude ideas of unusual occupations and such strong ideas on questions of manual labor, that he can't discriminate between genius and incidence. Outside of that he is all right
 Judging from the way you were laugh ing just now you must be feeling pretty good.
 Never felt better, high sheriff, never felt better" answered Copernicus. and settling himself comfortably on the vel vety couch he embosomed himself thus:
 "As l disembarked from an Armour palace car yesterday morning l walked down the first street I came to. and almost before I knew it I was standing in front of the courthouse. I was just about to evaporate as my previous ex- periences in connection with the court house are in the distant past, but not forgotten class, when I noticed a large number of individuals looIingsmor or less careworn and sad vending their way to the court room across from the county jail. . My overwhelming curiosity. which by the way has often led me in embarrassing situations. led me to the court room, and in the brief time l stayed there I learned as I never learned before what lucky dog I am.
 '''There learned there are acres of land in this county on which, though valued at S00, you could not raise disturbance. Brown stone fronts, whose sole occupants were rats, bats and owls: business prop-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
Building Permits

The following building permits were is- sued yesterday in the office of the build ing inspector in the city hall:
 $125o--Mt. Pilgrim Baptist church. Cleve- land station: One story frame building; contract awarded to ". o. Peerson. !. sls00-A. R. Dearborn, 2510 North Third avenue: One story brick building; work to be done at day labor
 s25cC-McArthur Bros. Owenton sta- tion: One story brick building; work to be done at day labor.
 s2ooO--C. w Mills. 15os South Phelan street: One story frame building; work to be done at day labor.
 s4OCO-M. Gormarry. North Thrtieth street and Fourteenth avenue; two story brick veneer; contract awarded to ". S. Cooper
 s3500-Iee McCIain. North Thirtieth street and Fourteenth avenue: Two story brick veneer; contract awarded to w $. Cooper
 sIo0O--Mrs. B r. Johnson. 1ol5 South Seventeenth street: Repair fire loss: work te be done at day labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
OTTO MOONEY IS ' ELECTED CASHIER

At a meeting of the board of directors Of the Traders National bank, held yes terday afternoon. Otto Mooney, assistant cashier. was mace cashier. M II. Sterne was elected assistant cashier and Perry (. Corington auditor. John H. Frye is president of the Traders National and o. F.. smith, vice president. The cashier ship had been vacant for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
 INSPECTOR DILTS GOES TO ATLANTA

E. F. Dilts. inspector of the postoffica within the next few days His work there will be essentially the same as it has been in the Birmingham district. MT. Dilts has been here as postoffce inspec- tor for several years and is highly re- garded among postal employees and others with whom he has been in contact. With Inspector Keys Mir. Dits handled the Knight Yancey Co, investieation. which was directed from thls office.
 An inspector 10 ,succced MT. DiIts has not been named by the chief inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate clerk:
 Willard J. Hodges of Odenyille and Miss Nelle II. Hardin.
 P B. Wilbanks of Gate City and Miss Collar McCombs. lie Possett
 Matthew Haas of Birmingham and Mrs. Minnie Barber
 II. s. McKeever of Birmingham and Miss Addis May Simpson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
Important Business

The finance committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet today at 12:3o o'clock and the board of directors will meet in the directors room at 3 30 O clock. Important business will likely come up at both meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
Court Clerks Perfectly Will ing to Give Any InfOrma-
 tion About Offices
N. l.. MILLER POINTS
 OUT LAW IN CASE
Enormous Amour. of Work Required by Governor Demand Could Not Be Finished in the Time
 Specified

That the clerks of the city, circuit and criminal courts are ready at all times to furnish the governor with any informa- ton desired was the statement given out yesterday by them. but they claim 1t is a physical impossibility to comply with the demand fdr the answers to the questions propounded by Chief Examiner Mccall in the time specified,
 The printed lists furnished by the ex- amner calls for detailed statement Of every case filed in the several courts since 1910. A specific state ment is required showing the nature of not 1t was tried by a jury or otherwise. all continuances. final disposition. and other detailed information.
 John c. Bradley. clerk of the criminal court stated that between 5000 and 4O,- GOO cases have been docketed in the criminal court since January. 1910. and that the time and labor to compile the information desired would be staggering. He stated that if given time he would gladly give the desired information. Ho so notified the governor by wire and Is waiting further developments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-12
The SmallneSS of
 Your Risk

is no bar to it's acceptance by this strong Southern Company. All clean business looks good to us and has our appreciation when placed.
 Your experience with us will be satisfactory in every way. Let us protect you.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-07

The judge, Yancy and Maha1y.
sprang from their chairs. Mr.. Ma
ha1y was plainly shocked at the spec
,tacle Of Mr.. Cavendishs lawless vio-
lence. Yancy was disturbed, too, but
not by the moral aspects OF the case;
he was doubtful as to how his friends
act would appeal to- the Judge. He
need not have been distressed on that
score, since the judges one idea was
to profit by it. With his hands on his
knees he was now bending above the
two men.
What do you want to know,
iudge?" cried Cavepdish, painting from
his sexertions. I'm learn this parrot
to talk up!" II. 5s5 s.5 q. 4 n.
Hicks" said the judge, 1T Is in
your power to tell us a few things We
are here to find out" Hicks looked
up into the judges face and closed
his lips grimly. Mr.. Cavendish.
kindly let him have the point OF that
large knife where he'll feel 1t most!"
ordered the Judge. Ss.s3 rs
Talk squick!" said Cavendish. with
a ferocious scowl. -Talk-or what's
to hinder me sl1cing open your Wooz-
en-" and he pressed the blade OF his
knife against the overseer's throat.
Il don't know anything about Miss
Betty" said Hicks In sullen whis-
per. EE ..g23. 5s; Z I'D
Maybe you don't. but what do you
know about the boy" Hicks was
silent, but he was grateful for the
judges question. From Tom Ware he
had learned OF Fentress' interest in
the boy. Why should he shelter the
colonel at risk OF himself? If you
please, Mr.. Cavendish!" said tho
Judge, nodding toward the knife.
...You didn't ask me about him." said
Hicks quickly.
II do now" said the Judge. III
'"He was here yesterday"
Mr.. Cavendish--,' again the Judge
glanced toward the knife.
cried Hicks. You 60 to
Colonel Fentress." 55.
Let him up, Mr.. Cavendish; that's
all we want to know" said the Judge.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-07
QUAINT OLD ENGLISH CUSTOM
Bypiay That Seems to Americans
.orotesque Has, Nevertheless,
Real Significance.

A curious survival Of medieval
custom Is witnessed In London every
lord mayors day. This Is an ON
cial visit Of the lord mayor to the
law courts.
In other days the sovereign him.
self awaited at Westminster the COM
ing OF the lord mayor in chariot
Of state, with a sword bearer, chap
lain and gorgeously liveried coach
men and footmen. The forms have
been changed, and the visit is now
paid to the high court, but the spirit
Of the act remains, for the lord mayor
opens his term in the Mansion house
with a ceremonial involving recogni-
ton Of the supreme authority OF the
crown.
The instrument used for expressing
this traditional idea is an old fashion
ed cooked hat When the lord may
or, in his robes of office, enters the
high court with his retinue in cos
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-07

tune he solemnly lifts his cooked hat
three times from his head and sa-
lutes the lord chief justice and the
justices. .Hs,
The judges wear robes and wigs
when in court For lord mayors day
they have also a fiat back cap which
can be slipped over the top Of the
wig The lord chief justice and his
associates return the lord mayors
salute gravely, but they do not take
OF their black caps. Were they to
do this they would place the crown
upon level Of equality with the
municipality. They greet the lord
mayor without uncovering their heads
and the principle of the supremacy
Of the crown is safe.
The lord mayor with his retinue
subsequently visits the judges In 9th.
er courts, to invite them to the Guild
hall banquet When the rustling noise
OF the procession is heard every
judge fumbles in drawer. pulls out
little square Of black cloth AID
crowns his wig with it. The lord may
or takes off his three-cornered hat
three times, and the justice on the
bench bows, but remains covered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-07
Lemon LAYER Cake.

This calls for one generous cupful
OF butter, two of sugar, three OF pes.
try -four. one small cup Of milk. the
yolks Of five eggs. the whites Of three.
one teaspoonful of cream of tartar,
Juice Of a fresh lemon OF; one teaspoon.
full Of lemon extract. Cream the but
ter and sugar, add the flavoring and
the yolks we'll beaten. Stir the whols
into the four, soda and cream of tar.
tar. which should be- sifted together
three times. Beat the eggs white to
a stin froth. Fold them through the
latter and bake in two layer tins. Ice
when cool. One teaspoonful and 4 .
half Of baking powder may, be used
instead OF the cream Of tartar and
aoda
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-08-07
MakIno Cream Puffs.

! Put two ounces Of butter into .
saucepan. add half a pint Of water.
bring to boiling point, edd quickly
half a pint OF sifted -four, pinch Of
salt, and one teaspoonful Of sugar.
stir well with a wooden spoon until
the mixture leaves the sides of the
pan: remove from the fire, allow to
cool, but not become cold; add four
eggs, beating each one thoroughly In.
Put away in atcool place for, one hour.
Put the mixture into forcing bag
with plain tube and force on to q
baking tin into small rounds; brush
over with beaten egg and bake In
hot oven for half an hour. When cold
split open on one side and fill them
with whipped cream. sweetened and
favored to taste. Sprinkle powdered
sugar over the top. 6s