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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
BORDEN BURR RETURNS
After Trip East He Feels Confident
of Wilson Victory


Borden Burr. who was selected by the
Alabama delegation to the democratic
convention in Baltimore to represent this
state on the committee named to notify
Woodrow Wilson that he had been nomi-
mated by democracy for the presidency of
the United States, returned to Birming-
ham yesterday.
He states that from what he saw. heard
and learned in the east he has the opinion
that Wilson will sweep the country. THE
most cheerful news was brought by all
members of the committee, stated Mr.,
Burr, and as known, these gentlemen
hailed from all points of the compass"
Col. Gardner Greene Of st. Clair is Ala
barna representative on the committee
named to notify Governor Marshall Of In
diana that he has been chosen as the
candidate for the vice presidency This
notification will occur on August 20
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
AT THE HOTELS

]. B. Foster of Montgomery, James N.
Bragg of Clayton and S. S. Robinson of
Leeds are stopping at the Metropolitan.
w. FL. Glover of Little Rock Ark, C.
A. W.thers of New York, and r. H. Long
of Burlington, Kan, are registered at the
Morris.
J. NJ McTeer of Atlanta. F. F. Patter-
son of Selma, and e. b. Reynolds of Min
neapoiis, Mimi, are at the Florence.
E. A. Gregory of Chattanooga, w. NJ.
Chenault of New Orleans, and w. w.
Battle of Jacksonville, Fla, are visitors
at the Birmingham
II. E. McElwell of Montgomery, l. e.
Hemming of st. Louis, and G. w. King of
Charlotte. N. c., are registered at the
Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

Nappis band will render the follow
ing programme in Capitol park tonight
from s to 10 o'clock:
March, The Crimson Flush" (Alex-
ander).
Overture, THE Magic Flute" tMo-
zarD.
Romance, "a Tale of Two Hearts"
(Roberts).
Selection, Faust" (Gounod).
Solo. ''Traumerie" (Gounod).
Medley overture No. 5, Popular Sc
lection (Rossiter's).
Waltz Blue Danube fStrauss).
Scene from "Tannhauser" tWagner).
Selection, Bohemian Girl" (Balfe).
Quartet from "Rigoetto" (VerdD.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

people are willing to return to the old
system of aldermen and ward heelers.
At the present time. 1t is evident that
the two strongest candidates for the COM
mission next year will be Culpepper
Exum, incumbent, and George B. Ward.
former mayor.
There are indications, however, that the
prize will not be left to the conpeth-
ton of these gentlemen. John r. Hornady
has tentatively announced himself can
didate, and 1t is believed that he will re-
main In the race to the finish. Gossip
connects Nj. H. Mcdowell of Ensley. al
though that former member of the old
aldermanic board has not publicly ex-
pressed himself Tom Mcdonald. Jeffer-
son county legislator. has been urged to
enter the field, and J. B. Drake, the Ia
Dor leader, is frequently mentioned.
And DIR. John L. Parker will not reply
when asked IL he intends to run.
1t IL evident, therefore that he first
political contest for seat on the COM
mission, win be exceedingly interesting
not only from the fact that there VIII be
strong competition by the candidates, but
also as a result OF the probability that
.n course of this contest the people will
express their opinions concerning the cur
rent form of government.
Harry Jones had been considered a rob
able candidate, but he states that he will
not run In 1918. 1t is certain. however.
that he will offer following the expira-
tion of the term of James Weatherly.
For several years. Judge Lane will oc-
cupy the pleasant position OF a specta-
tor--that is as far as personal politics
is concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
COMMISSARY MEN
TO HOLD MEETING

A party of about 125 from the Bir-
mingham district is expected to attend
the annual convention OF the National
Commissary Managers association
which will be held in Cincinnati Au-
gust 20, q and %. 1t is stated that
an unusually interesting programme
has been prepared for the entertainment
of those attending and the convention
Is expected to be a great success.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
RUN EXCURSION
TO BIRMINGHAM

The Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
railroad will. on August 81, operate Its
annual cheap excursion from Manches-
ter. Ga, and intermediate points to
Birmingham, and 1t is expected that
large number of visitors will take ad-
vantage of the rates to visit Birming
ham. The tickets will be good to and
including Sunday September /.
Fares from the principal points Will
be as follows: From Manchester. Ga.
$3.50; LAGRANGE, Ga, $500, Roanoke.
Ala, $500; Wadley Ala, s2.5v; Line
Vile, Ala. $500; Ashland, Ala. 1900;
Talladega Ala, $50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
WILSON-MARSHALL CLUB
More Than 200 Signatures Secured at
the Polls Yesterday

Yesterday the Wison-Marshall club of
Birmingham received more than 1000 new
members.
Harry Jones. president of the club. visit
ed every polling place in Greater Birming-
ham yesterday and left blank lists for the
enrolment Of names. These were signed
readily and rapidly throughout the day.
At the next meeting Of the club all who
have signed will be declared members.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
TAX HEARINGS WILL
BE RESUMED TODAY

The hearing of the tax raises will bs
resumed this morning by the board of
revenue. The docket will be completed
by August Is. after which the board will
dispose of the cases that have gone by
default.
Many of tho cases that we're passed on
the day set for hearing have been settled
by agreement, and 1t is the opinion of the
members of the board that they will get
through the entire hearing by the 24th
OF the month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
WILL PREPARE MAP
To Show Location of All Railroad
Property in and Near City

y. M. Harrison, formerly in the employ
Of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company, has been appointed as special
draughtsman of. the maps of railroad
property in and within a radius of three
miles OF the city.
This work is in preparation for the ac-
tive campaign to be waged by the city
government In the interest of vladucts and
subways Each OF the railroads has fur
nlshed map of its properties, and Mr..
Harrison will of the entire set make one
large map.
Mr.. Harrison began his work today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday in the Office of the pro-
bate clerk:
Cyril Darris of Blocton and Miss jamie
Casanova.
Toney Leonardo of Pratt City and Miss
Mariana Diamare
John johnson of Ishkooda. Ala. and
Miss Hilma Hargia.
s. S. Balls OF Pratt City and Miss YER
ME Capps.
Grover c. Pledges of Birmingham and
Mics Marine Mella Hayes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Results Compiled Yesterday
Show 1869 Children of
School Age Here
LEAST ESTIMATE
MAKES 1T 146,5O7
DR.. Phillips Tells What Results Mean.
Professor Lyon Calls Attention
to Gains in Various
Parts of City

The school census of the city of Biz
mingham, conducted under the supervision
of A. A Lyon, Jr., principal of the South
Highlands school, was completed yester-
day. The school population is 1853.
The number of white children of the
census is Q, 1893: negro q, 1926. The percent
age of increase of the whites over the re-
port of 1910 is 12.7; of the negroes, 8.
The general percentage of increase Is 1914.
The actual excess of 1912 over 1910 Is
1923.
In determining the population of cities
1t is the general custom to multiply the
Of this rule the indications are that the
population of Birmingham at the present
time is 152,SO6, an increase of more than
1000 over the federal census of 1910.
DIR. Phillips Statement
In this regard. DR.. ]. H. Phillips, su-
perintendent of the city schools. made the
following statement last night:
1.-The plan of multiplying the census by
31s is generally followed, and the result
Is apt to be conservative. 1t Is a safe
guess, therefore that our population of
today is more than $4,000.
However, there is still a more con-
servative method of reaching the con-
clusion. The ratio of school census of 1910
to the federal census of 1910 was 2s.S 'rhe
same ratio applied to the school census
of 1912 gives a most conservative popula-
ton estimate of 146,507.
Therefore, if the federal census of
10
the general believe can, without fear of
dispute or attempt at refutation, boast
a population of 1861"
Statement of Lyon
Professor Lyon, who supervised the CEN
sus, made the following statement:
"A corps of IA enumerators employed to
take the census, worked during the entire
month of July. The percentage of in
crease in different sections of the city
varies from 80 per cent to no increase at
ali, and even to falling off in some of
the downtown wards. This latter, OF
course, is due to encroachment OF bust
ness and manufacturing interests upon
what formerly was residential property.
THE census shows that the growth of
the city is trending westward. Ward 10,
which includes West End. Elyton, Prince
ton, Cleveland, parts Of Smithfield, Gray
mont, etc, shows the largest percentage
of increase. The Fnsey district also
shows a large increase. The increase In
the eastern section OF the city, especially
Woodlawn and East Lake. has been very
substantial The census returns Indicate
that North and South Highlands and
Norwood have materially grown.
THE actual excess of the present school
census over that of 1910 is 4123. This is
about the same increase as the census of
1910 showed over the previous census in
that same territory OF course, this ter
ritory was not then Incorporated as
Greater Birmingham.
Figuring the total population of Br-
mngham by using the multiple ~, we
have the estimated population of the city
1852 co.,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13

Nashville. August l2.-It was announced
today that waivers have been secured
on Henry Storch. utility man of the Nash
Vile team. Storch did not accompany
the team to Montgomery last night. Sew
eral clubs wanted him. among these
Memphis. He may return to the Texas
league, where Nashville secured him last
year II is possible ne may accept a
managerial position In the Kitty organiza-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13


mission has not performed the almost SUI
pernatural deeds which the advocates of
the new form of government predicted 1t
would. On the other hand, 1t is oonsid-
cred doubtful that the majority of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
Judge Benners Returned

Judge l. II. Benners has returned from
Z weeks vacation at Blount Springs and
has resumed his duties in the first division
q the court Of common pleas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-13
CITY PAYING FOR
ROADS OF COUNTY
Weatherly Submits Figures to Show
Unfairness of the Present
System

James Weatherly, city commissioner, is
sued figures yesterday which he contends
proves that Birmingham, and not Jeffer-
son county, pays for building and i'm
proving county roads in this county. He
declares that the figures are further proof
that some remedy is necessary, either
higher rate of taxation, new county
with dual county and municipal govern
ment or the passage of bill which will
cause an equal division between the city
and county of the taxes accruing from
city property.
The figures follow:
Property located inside of the
city limits of Birmingham paid
in its 1911 taxes to Jefferson
county for roads, bridges and
buildings Observation-Disclosures. y143, 364. Is
The board of revenue has paid to
the city government of Bir-
mingham as its proportion of
the road tax ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1883. rs
Leaving in the county's hands
from this tax alone ........... .S125, 474. 81
This is approximately $4,000 per month,
or $3.50 per day, paid to Jefferson county
by property inside of the city limits of
Birmingham for county roads, bridges and
buildings, and Jefferson county does no
work on city streets
Fulton county, Georgia, did $4,000
worth of work on Atlanta's unpaved
streets last year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For Sale-Three horse farm, with
good tenant houses and near church
es and schools, four miles from Ware
Shoals. Rents for 5000 pounds. Ad-
dress Mrs. Anna West, Ware Shoals,
S. c. 13-lt-nd
Boarders Wanted-Convenien to
square. Large comfortable rooms, all
modern conveniences, good fare. Ap-
ply at this Office. 13-1t-pd
For Sale-One nice 4-year-old black
mare mule, we'll broke and gentle.
Price very reasonable. Julius NJ. Todd.
Gray Court, Route 3. 13-1t
Turkeys for Sale-Illinois man.
moth big-bono bronze turkeys for
sale. Took prize at county fair.
Price-your~ to- $500, young hen
$500. Apply to Mrs. j. A. Davenport,
MountVille, 5. {. 132t-pd
Gold Pin Found-One gold pin bear
ing initials wv. l.. S." Owner can have
same by calling at Advertiser office
and paying for this ad. 13-1t
For Sale-Fine Berkshire pigs, six
weeks old, $3.50 a piece, $500 a pair.
Apply o. l.. Hunter, Ora S. C. 13-1t-pd
Great Incubator Bargain-21O egg
celebrated Petaluma incubator. Price
$3.50, none better. VIII deliver to
your station for $500. Only twenty
on hand Order before they are all
sold. Jacobs & Co., Clinton, S. C.
list
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23
NO MORE
GRAY OR
FADED HAIR

women and men who use Parisian
sage can be sure their hair will never
turn gray.
Parisian Sage will preserve the ma
tural color Of the hair; stop 1t from
becoming faded and lifeless. and by
nourishing the hair root give to the
hair iustre and radiance that com
pels admiration.
rarisian Sake stops falling hair;
Danishes dandruc' MAKES the SCALP
clean and free from itchiness and pro
notes a growth of heavy hair.
Large bottle so cents at dealers
everywhere. Sold by Laurens Drug
&c. on money back if dissatisfied plan
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23
Valuable Land For Sale.

We will sell to the highest bidder
on Tuesday the 18th of November two
tracts of land cut off of the late home
place OF w, l.. Hopkins.
Tract No /. contains 1873 acres, more
or less, and it contA;ns the dwelling
barn, cotton house, store house SER
wants house in the yard and two ten
ant houses with 3 good wells of wa
ter on the place.
Tract No. 3 contains 101 acres, more
or less, of very valuable farming land
and has one good tenant house on
1t, stables and cotton house, good we'll
OF water Both the above tracts of
land lie we'll and are IN a high state
OF cultivation, one mile from Rabun
church and school, This land is on
the main public road to Greenville
and also on the road leading to Pelzer
by Dunklin's Bridge.
Terms of Sale: one-third cash, the
balance secured by mortgage with in
terest at per cent per annum.
Remember the date. Tuesday, Nov.
II, at IL o'clock to be sold at the
late home Of w. l.. Hopkins.
r. j. & j. l.. Hopkins.
13-3t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23
WITH THE CORRESPONDENTS.
CONTINUED from Page one0

den, Power, Culbertson and Martin
were also successful contestants. But
the prize that is appreciated the most
highly was won by little farmer
lad, of IA when his 81 months old colt
took the blue ribbon for the best sad
die mare. Today. as the blue ribbon
bangles in front Of the eyes of the boy
the colt could not be bought at any
price!
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Martin, who
have been sojourning in Greensboro
for the past few months, have return
ed to their native state. Mrs. Martin
has been visiting relatives here for
the past few days. She was Joined by
Mr. Martin Saturday and after visit
to their grandmother, Mrs. Allison.
they returned to their home in Clin-
ton, where Mr. Martin holds a respon-
sible position at Lydia Mills.
Mr.. Clyde Martin, the competent
cloth room overseer of Monaghan
mills, Of Greenville, was shaking
hands with his friends here Saturday.
He also has a smile like Andy Boyd's
that won't wear off" for two little
black-eyed girls, as much alike as
the proverbial two peas, have come
to his home also. The friends and
relatives of the mother will be glad
to hear that she and the twins are get
ting on nicely. "Uncle John" has
now the distinction and honor of hav-
ing two sets Of twin grand children,
the 2year-old boys OF Mr.. Griff Fin
ley and the new arrivals at his
daughters. Mrs. Martin.
DR.. II. c. Wofford and Mr.. Will
Wofford, of Woodruff, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jim Keith, of Columbia, Messrs. Cliff
Cunningham, of Mountville and C. A.
Power, of Laurens, were among those
who came to see their kinsman, Mr..
Wofford during his illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Finley visited
the latter's sister, Mrs. Wright. OF
Enoree, recently.
Mr.. Marvin Roper, of Tumbling
Shoals. was the weekend guest Of
his sister, Mrs. Thad Moore.
Mr.. Pitts Brown is now getting out
some splendid poplars preparatory to
shipping to Germany.
Mr.. r. j. Langston was among
those who laughed al Mutt and JEFF
Monday night.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23
Entries from GreenYIlle.

Among the entries at the county
fair those made by Mr.. Carl Wharton
deserve especial mention inasmuch as
they were brought all the way from
GreenVille for this one purpose. Mr..
Wharton, who is now living In Green
Vile though still about tnree-flfths
Laurens-man,, has always taken great
Interest in things that tend to the up
building OF the county and though liv-
ing long distance away. he was on
hand bright and early to place his
pride products on exhibit, He won
several Of the prizes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23
Other Election Managers.

In addition to the election managers
already printed in another part of this
paper, the following managers have
been named by the election commits
sioners.
Federal.
Cook Stores. Nj. Thompson, f. NJ.
Morris. E. p. Patton.
Gray's Store-J. f. McIntire. b. G..
Sprouse, j. S. Bailey.
Stewards Store-W r. Sloan, j. p.
Goodwin, III. r.. Prior
Young's Store-Jesse Cheek, r. G.
Harris, Ralph Bobo.
State.
Cooks Store-W. b. Cooper, W. p.
Coker j. b. Cook
Gray's Store-B. B. GossettM. M.
Whitaker, Edward Fincher.
Stewart's Store-Jas. ID. Stewart,
Claude B. Leonard, Laurens Hughes.
Young's Store.-Sam Riddle, Jot
Abercrombie, w. w. Wallace, Jr.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23
GETTING DOWN no FACTs.

Getting right down to brass tacks,
now, one thing must be realized about
this county fair business. We might
have county fair every week in the
year and we might have an equally
large crowd and an equally fine ex-
hibit each time and a whole lot of in
formation might be gotten out of IL
and a great many things learned, but
there remains one fact that cannot be
lodged: Unless we act upon what we
learn, there is no use learning. Know
ing things and talking about things
do not count for much unless some
thing Is done. 1t is agreed every
where in this county and in other
counties aud in other states that some
kind OF stock raising is necessary to
attain to any great amount OF success
in farming In the south and that in
tensige farming Is equally as neces-
sarys With the high cost OF living
and the reduced amount OF labor,
things have changed in the past de-
cade and a change 10 imperative In
the south, II farming is to bring the
returns which the labor justifies. We
all know this and we all discuss 1t
and but very few act upon 1t. j.
seems to US, that with the lessons of
the past two years before us. one year
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23
STOMACH SUFFERERS
RAY NOThLNG
UNLESS CURED.
A Postal will bring Trial Treatment
and 0 HkstOrY Of Famous PEOPLE.

MIo-EA Stomach Tablets surely do
end all indigestion and stomach misery
and to prove 1t we will send a trial
treatment. an interesting booklet. and
tell you exactly how to Danish all
stomach trouble and put your stomach
in fine shape or not cent to pay
Just say on a postal or in letter
Send me free trial treatment of MI
O-NA" and you will never be sorry
address Booths Mi-o-na. Bugalo. *
Y. Laurens Drug Co. guarantees them
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23
MEETING OF CIVIC LEAGUE.
Ladies Determined to have Money with
Which to Carry on their Work.


The Civic League is in danger OF
going into the hands OF a receiver, so
1t is said, and a meeting is to be held
Friday afternoon at four o'clock to
devise ways and means of securing
more money to ward or the impending
danger. The meeting is to be held in
the Methodist church and every mem
Der or every person who is desirous
OF becoming a member of this useful
society is urged to be present Some
money has to be gotten and the ladies
have decided to have it. A kind OF
council of war will be held and every
one who is willing to assist in carry
ing the leagues ideas into effective
usefulness is invited and urged to at
tend. This is going to be no cut and
dried affair, but real work is going TO
be done in order to put the leagues
finances in proper shape. For fear,
however. that the members might get
the impression that a collection Is
going to be taken up. 1t might be said
that this is not going to be done but.
instead of contributing themselves,
the ladies are planning some way to
make somebody else put up the money.
SO, all those who enjoy teasing the
coin away from the "old man" are
expected to be en- hand and help ou;
in the cause.
Getting right down to facts, the IL
dies are planning to give an entertain.
ment OF some kind and they want all
the members to be on hand to help
make arrangements.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23

for Laurens county. Terms of sale
one-third cash. balance in one and
TWO years, secured by bond of the
purchaser and mortgage OF the prem
ises sold, with interest at the rate Of
eight per centum per annum. Pur-
chaser to pay for papers, with leave
TO the purchaser to pay his entire bid
In cash.
o. G. THOMPSON,
Probate Judge,
Il-ot For Laurens Co., S. C..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-23
GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY.
Jurors Drawn for First Work of No.
Nember Term OF the Court of Com
mon Pleas.

The jury commissioners have drawn
jurors to serve during the first week
or the court of common pleas, which
Will convene November 4th. Judge r.
Withers Memminger, of Charleston,
VIII preside. The only case of any
general Importance will be that OF
Tucker VS. the Clinton Cotton Mill
in which the mill is being sued for
100000 for the death of the two little
Tucker boys in the company's mill
pond last year. The jurors are as
follows:
Laurens-T. j. Irwin, T. ]. Weeks,
K. III. Donaldson, w. H. Knight, II. l..
Madden Geo. n Franks, R, Reid,
r. l.. Young.
Dials-M w. Gray. Jno A Thorn
ason. w. f. Chapman, Homer Hen
dirk. c. B. owings. T. T. Andrews
Youngs-C. r. Bobo. John S. Todd,
S. E. Thackston, A. ]. Owens. n. G..
Thomas.
Scuffietown-O. l.. Hunter, Russell
f. Poole, G., W. Cunningham.
Jacks-Lee 1. Spoon, T. r. Nabors.
George NJ. Nabors
Edgar Todd, William l..
Lynn.
Cross Hill-E. A. Adams
Waterloo-John w. Abrams, L. C.
Culbertson, John w. Cooper.
Sullivan. r. Pitts, 'R. NJ. Bolt.
j. NJ. Sumerel.