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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20
Dublin and Belfast Against
Salary Increases
BELFAST SET EXAMPLE
Belfast Citizens Association Begins an
Investigation of Whole Question
of Municipal Expenditure.
Tax in Dublin Increases
By +. Y. CULLEN

Dublin. April 19.-(Special)- l)-Dublin and
Belfast, the two leading cities in ireland
are up in arms over the extravaganza
of the city fathers and the citizens are
threatening an investigation into the
growing cost of municipal administration
So far there are no direct charges OF
s.sraft" and it is unlikely that any will
be brought for graft in this country is
difficult owing to the active supervision
over municipal affairs exercised by the
local government board a national de-
nartment whose duty it is TO see that the
aldermen and councillors of the cities
and towns behave themselves. What Is
charged, however, is extravaganza in
salaries and nepotism in appointments,
combined with certain amount Of laxity
in expenditure which is largely due to
ahe fact that "pulr' and not merit is
ahe chief qualification for appointment
10 municipal office.
Belfast set the example few weeks
ago 1t was announced in the papers
that the corporation, sitting in committee,
had decided TO grant increases of salary
to its employees, amounting in all to
about $4,000 a year. Similar increases
INCREASES couple of years ago and when
ahe news got out that there were to be
further rises the citizens decided that the
time had come to protest.
A meeting of the Citizens association
was summoned and resolutions of protest
against the continuous increase of sal
aries Of corporation officials was passed
and sent to the corporation. The result
was that the finance committee of the
corporation recommended that the reso-
aution increasing salaries be tabled for
six months and that in the meantime the
whole question of corporation salaries be
investigated This has not been enough
for the Citizens, association, however, for
III has appointed a committee of it's own
no inyestigae the whole question of mu
nicipal expenditure and report within
three months. There is talk also in Bel
fast of demanding a local government
board investigation. This, however. is an
extreme step and is seldom taken unless
there is reason to suspect actual graft. "
In Dublin public feeling Is almost as
high although it has not yet crystallized
sn action, as in Belfast. 1t is announced
that the corporation proposes to increase
the rates or local taxes, for the COM
ing year by II cents in the So The rates
are levied in this country on the rental
value and not on the capital value of
real estate as in most American cities.
They now stand at something like $3.50
in the S. 1t is impossible to give the
exact figures. as they vary in different
wards. but $3.50 Is fair average.
Since 1902 the valuation of the city has
increased by about s735,000 and the in
crease in valuation for 1874 over last
year would produce an additional reve-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20

nue. of $4,000 without the addition of
cent to the tax rate. In other words,
If the expenditure had remained the
same the rate could have been reduced
4 cents in the So instead of being in
creas sed by II cents The total municipal
expenditure of Dublin in 1903 was 81, S25.-
$50, while the estimated expenditure for
next year is s., 2,439, ,555.
The analysis of the estimates published
does not show clearly what the cause
OF the increase in expenditure is, but it
Is understood that it is due almost en-
tirely to increased salaries. Thus the
hospitals board is to get $4,000 more than
last year, although there is no reason TO
believe that its work will be increased
at all. Most of the $4,000, it is said, will
go in raises of salary to the hospital Of
flcials. The public health committee is
to have $1,000 and the street cleaning de-
partment $500 more. although there are
no more streets to be cleaned. No one
denies that the streets could be better
cleaned, but no one expects tnat they
will be, and it is generally believed that
the $4,000 will mean higher pay all round
for the street cleaners and the depart
ment officials. One need hardly say that
these men are now paid more than men
doing similar work for contractors and
private employers.
SO far no action has been taken BY
the Dublin citizens and II is douptIui
II such drastic action will be taken as
in Belfast 1t is easier for the citizens
of Belfast to act in such a matter for
Belfast is much more homogeneous in
politics than Dublin. Practically all the
well to do citizens of Belfast are union
lists, and with one or two exceptions the
corporation is unionist, too, so that there
is no suspicion of political motives when
the municipal administration is attacked.
III Dublin large proportion of the we'll
to do citizens are unionists while the
corporation is almost solidly nationalist,
and any attack on the corporation by
o committee of unionist business men
would be suspected at once on the score
OF politics. In the face of the relations
now existing between the nationalist
party and the English liberal govern
ment it might even be impossible to get
the local government board to act ii 1t
we're called on to do so by the citizens.
The result is that while Belfast has
succeeded in putting check on the ex-
travagance of her rulers, Dublin will
probably have to grin and bear it until
an Irish local government board can take
hold of the situation without fear or
favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20
PRINCE ANXIOUS
TO Be ELECTRICIAN
Kaiser's Youngest Son Has
Several Inventions
KINGS VERY YOUNG
Albert of Belgians just 3S, Ferdinand
of Bulgaria So, Queen Wilhelmina
of the Netherlands 33 and
Alfonso 81 Years of Age
by MALCOLM CLARKE.

Berlin. April 19.-(Special prince
Joachim of Prussia after his return from
Egypt and the near east, will settle down
to serious work. The Kaiser's youngest
son has a passion for electrical and chem
ical experiments and has already a num-
ber of clever inventions to- his credit.
Recently while trying to work out some
theories concerning the explosive proper
ties of certain mineral gases, he very
nearly blew up one of the rooms of the
imperial palace. One of his fingers was
slyightly injured, but he laughed at the
accident, saying Great results are not
attained without risk"
The Prince has begged his father to
let him work his way through the factory,
of large Berlin chemical concern, his
imperial rank to be forgotten for the
while. The Kaiser who is greatly at
tached to Joachim, is anxious to please
his son by giving consent, but the EN-
press is opposed to the idea. Her i'm
perial majesty is far more conservative
than her dogmatic husband.
One or two partners in Leipsig firm
Herr Max Hugo Schmidt. dropped dead
from heart failure. The manager of the
firm Of undertakers learned the news al
most Immediately and telephoned to Herr
Max Friedrich Herzog, the dead mans
partner to ask If the burial arrangements
could be carried out by his firm 1t was
the first Herr Herzog had heard of his
partners death and the news gave him
such shock that he, too, died Of heart
failure within few minutes.
The comparative youth of the majority
of reigning European monarchs Is strik-
ing, King Albert of the Belgians is still
two years short of 40, King Ferdinand OF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20

women, will arrive early in May to visit
Mrs. w. winans Freeman Their visit
will be the occasion of many delightful
affairs.
Mrs. J. H. Dean left last night to spend
week or 10 days in Cincinnati.
Mr.. +. w. Thurman, who was the VIC
tim of a painful motor accident two
weeks ago, is improving and was out yes
terday for the first time.
Mrs. ]. H. Sims will leave tomorrow for
Atlanta to attend the opera. She will
visit LAGRANGE and other points before
returning to Birmingham.
Mrs A. r. Besson of New York is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. w. Il. Yancey,
1716 Thirteenth avenue.
Mrs. Austin Chave of Chicago is expect
ed in May to visit her mother, Mrs. Ernest
Redd.
Mrs. w Winans Freeman has returned
from a visit to Mrs. Henry Bartlett in
Montgomery where she was delightfully."-
entertained, and where she made very
charming return of courteses extended
in beautiful little bridge party at the
Beauvoir club.
Miss Valerie Tespard of New Orleans
and Miss Whsle Robson and May Jones
of Evergreen will arrive tomorrow to visit
Miss Mary Rogers.
Mrs. Lee Britt of Suffolk, Va, is the
guest of Miss Adele Ellis.
Miss Adele Ellis has returned from a
delightful visit to relatives in Upiontown.
Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Jr., who is to be
soloist with the symphony orchestra,
will arrive the I'd or Sd and be the guest
of Mrs. w. G. Estes. Mrs. Estes had
planned to entertain formally in compli-
ment to Mrs. Aldrch, but owing to the
latter's mourning, hospitalities extended
to her will be of the most informal ma
ture.
Mrs. Charles Henderson, president of the
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs,
has appointed number of delegates to
attend the State Sociological congress,
which meets here April %, % and "a.
Among the delegates who will attend will
be Mrs. ]. Hanley Foster and Mrs. Leon
We'll of Montgomery, also Mrs l.. j.
Haley Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch and Mrs.
George Harrington and others.
y
Mrs. III. Nj. Heyman of Baton Rouge,
La. is visiting her daughters, Mrs. Leo
E,rsten and Mrs. Josh Kantrowitz, of 1924
Twelfth avenue, south.
Mrs. John N. Gunnels and Miss jamie
Robertson will leave tomorrow for Atlanta
to attend grand operas. They will be
Joined there by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. j.
Riley of Ozark.
Mrs. Joseph Montgomery is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Robert Kolb in Montgomery.
Later she will go sketching on the Ala
bama river and the Mobile bay, and re-
turn to Birmingham the first of June.
Mrs. j. Pokorny of New Orleans has
been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Max Kar-
peles during the past week
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Larkin of 1911 North
Thirty-second street, have named their
little daughter Ellen Louise.
Mrs. Bun Roberts is visiting her hus-
bands parents. Mr. and Mrs. B. 4. Rob-
erts, in Clayton, Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Gingold have moved
into their new home on Fourteenth ave-
nue. and Thirteenth street south.
Mrs. Willard j. Wheeler, who has been
i'll at South Highlands infirmary for sew
eral days, following an operation. is re-
pored very much better today and will
probably be able to return to her home
the early part of next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20
Society
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fTOm IdSc lNCnts
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nah. She will sail today for New York
city. Before returning home she will
probably viist in New England.
Miss Helen Tuttle and Mrs. n. G. Brad
ford have gone to Atlanta, where they
will be among the opera visitors.
/ Mrs. Cyrus Brown of Montgomery is
In the city.
Mrs. C. Il. Saunders of Crystal Springs,
Miss. who is returning from Washington
Harris, will be the guest of Mrs l.. II.
Dent.
Mrs Rose Garland Lewis is seriously
ill at the home of her daughter Mrs.
Hugh Bar Miller Bertha Lewis in Mis-
sissippi. She underwent critical opera
ton yesterday at noon.
Miss Anne Castor of Montgomery has
spent the spring season with Mrs. Will
liam Pittman Redd, is quite i'll at the
South Highland infirmary. where daily in
quiries are made by friends who are anX-
ious for news of her convalescence.
Mr.. B. C. Threadgill who underwent
AN operation at local infirmary this
week, is reported improving.
Miss Jane Peterson and Miss Anne
Christian, two interesting New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20
Business
From Judge.

FIUIn JuURe.
when you told that patient he needed
exercise said the Doctors wife, why
didn't you tell him what kind to take?"
you see,' replied the doctor, Il hadn't
looked up his rating and / didn't know
whether to recommend walking or mo-
toring."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20

Hats and caps-underwear, shirts. blouses,
Sscar1s. stockings and shoes that do wear well.
and SO buys-in tan black. Everybody is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20

country are not restricted to one wife.
AS far as can be learned. there is no
allowance made for the inclination OF
the girl in question. She has failed in
her mission in life, as far as she herself
is concerned, and she must abide by the
decision of the king.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20

charge, they could only be called upon to
answer to that charge, which is one of
fraud on Baron Witte.
The case for the prosecution was stated
by the public prosecutor, against whose
allegations Stallmann defended himself
with very considerable skill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-04-20
Various Varieties

From the Louisville COurier-Journal
There's a wayfarer at the back door
Shall I unchain the dog?"
Not too hasty. Is 1t tramp, a boy
scout or a hiking suffragette?"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01
GOLD BURIED $500 YEARS.

Gold, $500 years old, was recently
found at Eberswelde, a little town
about an hours journey north of
Berlin, Germany. In an earthenware
vessel, a few inches high, rs articles
made of massive gold, and consisting
of bracelets, drinking cups, rings.
ETC., have been found. Considering
the length of time they have been
buried, they are in an excellent state
of preservation. One learned special
ist declares that they are the work
of the early Germanic inhabitants of
the district. Another holds that they
are decidedly of Phoenician origin,
and reminds us that these enterpris-
ing traders penetrated into the in
terror of Germany from the Baltic
more than $500 years ago.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01
FEW REMINDERS OF DICKENS
Places and Characters Of London
Which Great Novelist Made Famous
Are Vanishing Fast.

The day for studying the London
Of Dickens has gone by. The last
ten years have completely wiped
away the familiar signposts of Dick
ems land.
The Dickens lover used to find
pleasure in showing people where
Bill Skies and Nancy roamed, where
Oliver Twist held forth and Mr..
Pickwick and his devoted followers
gave ground for the worlds merri-
ment; but even the old streets have
disappeared and new ones have come
in their place, running sometimes in
opposite directions.
There is more of T"hackeray's
Georgian London than of Dickens
Victorian, though even the old Geor-
gian era has been dented and buckled
terribly by the modern flat and giant
hotel.
1t is only a few years ago since one
saw Dickens characters at every turn
iD the by-streets Of London. But
they are very rare nowadays and
when they do appear they attract at
tention in the light of echoes of by
gone days. And it could not be 9th
arwise.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01

Miss Eunice Hagood returned
to her home in Buckner Tues.
ay evening after a visit here
with the family of L. A, Cola.
day.
Douglas Meng of Kansas City
arrived Wednesday for a few
Gays visit with homefolks.
Miss Loretta English of Kan
sas City arrived Tuesday even
ing for a few days visit here
with Miss katherine Van Noy.
Rev. G. Lewis Fowler went to
Slater Tuesday evening on
business.
William Canning returned to
Chicago Tuesday evening after
a few weeks stay in Lexington.
Samuel B. Nelson of Waterloo,
Mo, and Miss Mary e. Cubbage
Of Danville, ILL.,, were married
Wednesday in the Recorders
office. Judge Thomas A. Walk
er performed the ceremony.
Rev. S. Boyd White left We'd
nesday night on a business trip
to Coffeyville, Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Coney and
two children left Wednesday ev.
ching for a visit in Sedalia.
Miss Mildred Peters of New
ton, Kansas, arrived Wednesday
evening for a visit here with
Barbara Moore.
J. c. Shelton left yesterday
for a business trip through South
W est, MO.
Miss Cornelia Ludwig returned
!, her home in Springfield, Mo,
yesterday after a visit here
relatives.
Wilson Frazier returned home
. adnesday evening from a visit
u st. Louis.
Mrs. Rena B. Chappell return
ID to her home in Marshall We'd
'esday evening after a visit here
her sister, Mrs. Mamie G.
steele.
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waverIy Notes.


Miss Naomi Van Meter of
Odessa is the guest Of her cous-
ms, Misses Bertha and Florence
Larkin.
Miss Marguerite Landrum re-
turned Sunday from a short
visit with friends at Canton, Mo.
Eustace Johns returned Sun
cay from a business trip to Well
ington.
Mrs. William Iseral and grand
son, Horace, visited relatives at
Grand Pass Sunday.
Chas. Carpenter Of Kansas
City was in town several days
last week.
Joe Ferer is in Wellington
this week.
Edward Duffy returned to
Kansas City Saturday after a
short visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. L. Duffy.
Mrs. Lucy Crews and little
son Of Odessa is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Henry Larkin.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martin and
Little daughter of H~igginsville are
visiting their uncle, VIM. L. Mar
tin and wife.
Mrs. Joe Pollok returned
Tuesday from a several weeks
visit with relatives at Mon
mouth, Illinois.
IS Lillian Edwards of Hodge
spent several days here last
week with her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie
Thomas.
Mrs. Claude Ii. Capps and chill
dren is visiting her brother, Lacy
IIurlbmt and family near Nor
borne.
Mrs. Lee McReynolds and her
daughter of Enid, Okla, were the
guests Of VIM. Iseral and family
last week.
Forest IIoltzsclaw of Fremont,
Nebraska, arrived Saturday to
his grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Brunette.
john Henry Dorsey returned to
Kansas City Saturday after a
short visit with NJ. L. Duffy and
family.
Miss Esther Harrison Of Kan
.as City and Miss Adele Bray Of
Mt. Leonard are guests this
week Of their uncle, W. B. Bray
md family.
Miss Laura Larkin Of Kansas
arrived Sunday to spend
a f W weeks with her parents,
and Mrs. Henry Larkin.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CAS- T Q RIA

Mrs. Allie Boogher went to
Kansas City Wednesday for a
visit.
Worth Bates arrived Tuesday
from Chicago to spend a week
n business.
Mrs. Thos. B. Crenshaw and
two children returned to their
in Kansas City Wednes-
day after a visit here with rela-
Misses Rena Hale, and Elma
md Ruth Ashurst, who have been
visiting in Blackburn, returned
Tuesday evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01
WELL DRUeeED.

A doctor was summoned to a police
station to examine an unconscious
prisoner. The prisoner, very muddy
and disheveled, lay on the floor of
the cell. The physician bent over
and examined him, and then, rising,
said, in a loud, stern voice:
This mans condition is not due
to drink. He has been drugged."
A policeman turned pale, and said,
in a timid, ~hestitating voice:
"I'm afraid ye're right, sir, l
drugged him all the way-a matter
of a hundred yards or more."-
Weekly Telegraph.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01

Mrs. Mary Penn, nee Miss
Mary Roseen, returned TO her
ZONE in Pauhuska, Okla, yes
tcrday after a visit here with
relatives.
Miss Cordelia Clemmons re-
turned to her home in Marshall
yesterday after a visit here
with her brother, A. W. Glenn
r:Ons.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01

Mrs. William Hall and Miss
Winnie Perry of Kansas City
Vent to Higginsville yesterday
after a visit here with Mrs.
Leo Shinn.
Mrs. Edna Tucker returned to
Ter home in Louisiana, No, yes
terday after a visit here with
her daughter, Mrs. II. c. Ardin-
ger.
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Corder News.

Mr.. Harry Holscher and sis
tcr, Florence, and Eva Langley
attended the Chautauqua at
IIigginsville Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Grant Of
Kansas City were the guests of
Oscar Jones and family Sunday,
Miss Ellen Hughes is visiting
relatives and friends here this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. McDermott
v,re in H~igginsyille Sunday.
Mrs. Smith and son, and Mrs.
{. Lane Of Kansas City attended
the funeral Saturday of Mrs.
Lutte Belt.
Miss Flora Leise visited in
Higginsville Sunday.
Miss Mayme Howard Of Lex
ington attended the funeral Of
Ter aunt, Mrs. Lutte Belt, Satur-
day.
Mr.. Ben Hefter returned from
Kansas City Wednesday, where
he had been to visit his daughter,
Mable, who is in the hospital.
Mr.. Place and family Of Odessa
visited Mr.. Ed Place and family
of this city, the last Of this week.
Miss Myrtle Ross is visiting
Herman Rogge and family this
week.
Miss Edith Nowlin and Miss
Claudene Vanmeter Of Alma
spent several days the first of
the week with Miss Exzine Kra-
mer
Misses Alice and Dora Rogge
ro ulned home Sunday from a
visit in Mt. Leonard.
Misses Marie and Ruby Cooper
and Molly Beall spent one day
this week with Miss Helen Kra-
mer.
Miss Ida Place returned home
Monday after a visit in Odessa.
Mr.. Farris Rollins of Blackburn
as in Gordq Sunday.
Mr., Walter Schultz was in
Iiigginsville Sunday.
Miss Edna Frerking is here
visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Nathan Corder and
daughter, Miss Marguerite, re-
turned Friday from a visit in
Excelsior Springs.
Nh. and Mrs. Walter Belt of
Lexington attended the funeral
Of Mrs. Lutte Belt.
Mrs. Mary Alice Belt, wife of
Lutte Belt died at her home south
Of Corder July 25, 1913, following
an operation for a cancer. Mrs.
Belt was well known and loved
by all, having lived here for
twenty-five years, The remains
were laid to rest in Calvary
cemetery. Mrs, Belt is survived !
by a husband, two daughters, five
sisters, six brothers and a
mother.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01
ONE OF THE NUMBER.

Jones-Does he belong to the four
hundred?
Smith-Yes; he's one of the
ciphers.-Illinois Siren.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01
A o BY DISSOLUTION.

Mantell-I had no idea that Banks
was worth more than ten millions.
Dunlop-He wasn't until the gov
eminent dissolved his trust.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01
SURE OF AcoUlTTAL.

Magistrate-The case against YOU
looks pretty dark, Mr.. johnson.
Mr.. Johnson-That'S all right,
Judge. | kin prove an albino.-
Puck.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01
HIa srArUs.

my good woman, is your son an
A~dolescent?"
Nom; he's a cart driver"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-08-01
he KIND.

Il see where one baseball man gave
another one a hard wallop."
"Yss; that was a base hit"