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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24
Whole System Must Be Revised

''Therefore we conclude that the per-
manent solution of the financial difficult
ties of Birmingham cannot be accom-
plished until the tax system of the state
has been revised and the needs of all the
growing cities have been harmonized with
the needs of the state.
'Second-It is further recognized that
the immediate financial needs of Bir-
mingham are too pressing to await a pro-
longed study of the states problems; and
that it must be expected under any sys-
tenn of reform finally adopted to allow
the city of Birmingham a larger rate of
taxation than it now possesses.
''Therefore we conclude that the present
limit upon the tax rate of Birmingham of
one-half of per cent for old bond labil;-
ties and one-half Of / per cent for general
expenses should be removed as soon as
practicable and that the city be author
lied to levy up to a higher limit.
'The above being our conclusions, we
respectfully submit the following recon-
mendations:
.'First-We recommend that the gov
ernor of Alabama be urged to call a spc-
cial session of the state legislature to pro-
vide relief for the city treasury of Bir-
mingham, and that the legislature when
so assembled be urged to pass an act call
ing for an election by the people of Ala
bama to amend the state constitution so
as to allow Birmingham higher tax rate
than she now enjoys.
''Second-We recommend that the gov
ernor be urged either with or without the
authority OF the state Legislature, to ap-
point commission of citizens of Ala
bama to examine the present tax system
and sources of revenue of the state Of
Alabama, and to make a report of their
conclusions as to its defects with recon-
mendations for reform in time for action
thereon by the legislature of 1915, and
that the study of this commission have
special reference 20 the financial needs of
the cities of Alabama, Respectfully sub
nitted.
HENRY UPSON SIMS,
Chairman of Committee
''B. A. THOMPSON,
II. SEWER,
GEO. EUSTIS,.
m. p. MESSER.
"ROBT. p. McDAVID.
II. T.. ENSLEN.
III w. COFFIN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24
Chamber Committee Thinks
States Entire System
Must Be Revised
O'NEAL is URGED TO
PUT IT IN HIS CALL
Is Recommended by
Which Birmingham Can Collect
Taxes at Higher Rate
Than at Present

Recommendations that, due to the inn
mediate financial needs" of Birmingham
an increase in the tax rate of the city
should be made at once by special ses-
sion of the state legislature" were made
by the special taxation committee of the
Chamber of Commerce at the directors
meeting yesterday. 1t was unanimously
ndorsed by the board.
City Commissioner James Weatherly was
in Montgomery yesterday, and owing to
recent reports that the city commission
had decided to urge upon Governor O'Neal
the matter of including financial relief of
Birmingham in the proposed call for an
extraordinary session of the legislature,
this was generally considered to have
been his business there. Neither Mr..
Weatherly nor any other city official de-
sired to discuss the matter however.
The report of the chamber special taxa
tion committee, H u Sims, chairman,
states that several years may be required
to properly harmonize taxation methods
of the state and cities of the state in or
der that present existing evils may be
remedfed and that, therefore, as Birming-
hams need of relief is so imminent an
increase in rate appears to be the best
plan for the circumstances. The board
of directors of the chamber is composed
of some of the biggest corporation men
and propertyhoders in the district, and
the fact that every one of them enthusi-
astically indorsed the report is taken as
an indication that the plan would meet
with little If any opposition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-24
Increase Is Inevitable

S. j. Bowie, one of the best known at
torneys in the state, speaking in support
of the committee report, stated that IAN
increase In the tax rate of Birmingham is
inevitable" The report in full follows:
"At the meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce, held on June 27, 1913, resolu-
ton was adopted directing the president
of the chamber to appoint a special COM
mittee of 16 to consider and report to the
chamber their conclusion as to the best
plan for the financial relief of the city Of
Birmingham, and to further examine the
several plans heretofore presented to the
chamber for reform of the general sys-
tenn of taxation under which our pubic
revenues are collected
"The undersigned members of the spe-
cial committee, authorized to make this
report for the committee. respectfully
submit their conclusions and recommen-
dations as follows
"First-Under every plan for the finan-
cial relief of Birmingham it is recognized
that material changes in the state consti-
tuition will have to be obtained; and to
that end that most careful examination
of the states available revenues will have
to be made far beyond the data obtain
able from Birmingham and Jefferson
county. 1t is recognized, further that the
revenues of the state of Alabama, insofar
as they are dependent upon taxation, are
in a very unsatisfactory condition, and
that the system of state taxation Will
have to be revised before the revenues
can be scientifically administered. To
make this revision will require more time
than can be given during the sitting Of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
svkEFfMNG SUGAR..
Process BY Mhieh the Best White
Products Are Obtained.

Process by Which the Best White
Products Are Obtained.
The method used by the best sugar
ref1neries is substantially as follows:
The raw sugar is dissolved in large
cisterns on the ground floor. enough
hot water being added to produce
specific gravity Of 1.25. The solution
Is then drawn through a connecting
pipe having coarse wire strainer into
large pumps. by which it is pumped
into the highest story Of the building.
usually the seventh or eighth. 1t there
passes into vessels heated by steam
rolls to temperature of about 21O F.
Milk Of lime is added to the solution in
these pans for the purpose Of neutral
izing any acid which it may contain.
From these pans the liquid passes
down to the next floor, where it is FL
tered through a series of bags, each
made of two thicknesses of cloth. an
outer one of coarse and an inner one
of fine cotton The bags are inclOSed
in boxes to prevent cooling. After
leaving these the sirup is run through
filters of boneblack. which absorbs all
! the coloring matter left in it. After
leaving these it is pumped into vacuum
pans-large vessels heated by steam
and exhausted by air pumps. The
pressure being thus reduced. the LIQUID
is boiled at a lower and lower tempera-
ture until. at $40 degrees, evapora ton
is complete and the strip rapidly crys'
talliZes into sugar
This is the process by which the
best white sugar is made. while poor
err qualities are prepared by a method
less complete.-St Louis Republic.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20

bamboo (if the Bamboo joints are ex-
act. hence the exactness of virtue,:
Ume. plum. since the plum bears both
cold and snow bravely. For boys.
Ichiro. first boy. Toshio. smart: Iwao.
strong. and Isamu. brave. are very
popular.
Where belief is strong in the power
of a name the family in holiday dress
often assemblies ia large room. Each
writes a name upon slip Of paper
and lays it reverently before the house
shrine. From the group a very young
child is chosen and led before this
shrine. and the fate of the name is de
cided by the small hand which reach
es out for a slip Though it is fes-
tive occasion. the selection of a name
is made with Il seriousness worthy of
the election of a bishop. Many be-
lieve devoutly that this rite influences
the baby's entire future. and therefore
the one whose slip is chosen incurs
from the moment of choice great re-
sponsibility for the child's welfare
Frances Little in Century Magazine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
--N--s
Orleans News Page
News and Views from this
Hustling Village
AdditioNaA News Page KaA S. Wehstev, SoeaA Sdtov

Mrs. Geo. w. Magoon and Miss
Lillian Findlay have returned home
from their visit in Canada. Mrs.
Magoon's cousin, Mrs. Geo. Beard of
Kingsey, returned with them.
Prin. J. F. Smith entertained visitors
over Sunday. his father, Francis E.
Smith of White River Junction and
sisters, Eva M. Smith of Montpelier
and Anne E. Smith. Holyoke rs.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Woods and Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Harrington of Avon,
Mass, were guests at DR.. Stevens s
last week. They spent the week at
the doctors cottage at Willoughby.
Allen Thompson fell from log pile
at the veneer mill last week and broke
has leg below the knee. He received
injuries on his body also but not
serious. His condition is as good as
can be expected.
The concert Saturday evening by
receive high praise. The Trio all
showed their excellent ability as
entertainers. 1t was unfortunate more
were not able to hear them.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
new high school laboratory. This
room which will be 3Ox18 feet will
provide accommodation for the work in
physics, chemistry and domestic
science. 1t is entirely lighted from
skylights and the color scheme will be
cream and tan.
The concert by the colored singers
and reader from the famous Tuskegee
institute will be given in the opera
house Monday evening. 1t will be a
very pleasant and enjoyable affair.
The program will include beside high
class selections, negro songs and
melodies and dialect readings. Tick
cts will be on sale this week and
should be secured as soon as possible
as indications are that there will be a
large sale.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
BROWNINcTON

Mrs. Geo. Virgins is on the sick
list.
Roy Newton spent Sunday with his
parents.
Arthur Davies was in Newport and
Derby Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Newton were
in Barton one day the first of the
week.
The party Of young people who
have been camping at Brownington
pond, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Burroughs and
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Virgins and
Blanche Hodgden have returned from
their camping trip in George Grows
cottage at Bloomington.
BLOOMINGTON CENTER
John Young has sold his farm to
Ed. Gallup.
Elmer Watson has purchased Ed.
Gallup's farm and will move there soon.
Clyde Smith and Henry Howard
spent Sunday at Mr.. Smiths home at
Island Pond.
There was a good attendance at the
lawn party at Noel Lumbra's Satur-
day night and all report a yer Y
pleasant time.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Williams of
Derby were here visiting at Elmer
Watson's and attended the D. of l..
meeting Wednesday evening of last
week.
The event of the week was a quiet
home wedding at the home of E. A.
| Emerson Monday evening when their
second daughter. Ruth Louise. was
united in marriage to Gilbert Ernest
Dutton by the Rev. E. w. Eldridge of
Orleans. The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Mae Emerson, Charles
Gallup acting as best man. The
wedding march was played by Mrs. E.
w. Eldridge. Only the Immediate
friends were present. They were the
recipients of many useful gifts con.
sisting of linen, silver, and glass. also
sum of money. Both the young
| people are we'll known here and have
the best wishes of their many friends.
We are glad to learn that they will
reside here.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
Commissioners Notice.
Estate OF George G. Nourse

The Undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
tr1ct OF orleans, COMMISSIONERS, to re-
ceiVe, examine and adjust the claims and
demands OF all persons against the estate of
George O. Nourse, late of Bloomington, in
said District, deceased, and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the purpose
afOreSa1d.a at the store of William Davis in the
town OF BroWn1ngtOn,i in said District on the
9th day of Sept and 18th day of December
next from O'Clock p. IN. until o'clock d.
~. on eacn OF SAID days and that six months
from the 18th day of June A, D. 1913 is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors
to present their claims to US for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Bloomington this 18th day of
August, A. d. 1913. -
j. M. WYMAN
G. j. GROSS,
Commissioners
34-36
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
Use the Parcel Post

l will pay sI.oo each for the re-
turn of Cash Receipts o67o, 1891,
443I, 1865 2Io2, II42, 3I4o, 1898,
1873, and 1927, 1888, SAL.
Mrs. Henry SWEET returned No. 1910
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
O. w. LOCKE
ORLEANS, VERMONT
Trust Estate OF Ell. Chandler

STATE OF VERMONT
District of Orleans, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the trust es-
tate of r. l.. Chandler, late of Barton,
in said District, deceased,
GREETING:
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the
Goth day of August next, at 10 O'Clock
a. M, for examining and allowing the
account of the Trustee of the estate
of said deceased and ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested in said estate by publish
ing this order three weeks successfully pre-
ViOus to the day assigned, in the Orleans
County Monitor, a newspaper published at
Barton in said District.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified TIC
appear at the Probate Office in Newport, in
said District, on the day assigned, then and
there to contest the allowance of said ac-
count if you see cause and to establish your
right as heirs, legatees and lawful claimants
to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 22d day OF
July, 1913.
BIN. SPOONER, Register
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
The Builders.

"The Egyptians were the builders"
said a contractor enviously.> "No won
der their monuments will endure for
ever. Labor was nothing to them. AS
you would spend cent on a newspa-
per, so would an Egyptian king put
10000 men to work upon temple.
Labor, you see. cost nothing. A strik-
ing example of the Egyptian prodigal-
ity of labor lies in this fact: No fewer
than 1000 men were employed for
three years in carrying a single stone.
stone Of unexampled SIZE from Ele-
phantine to Sais''
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
ORLEANS

Miss Rosa Mcnamara is visiting in
town.
Ralph Harris was on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. L. E. Spafford was in Coventry
over Sunday.
Mrs. Bert Ordway of Jamaica Plain,
Mass, is visiting in town.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. James Prue Sunday, Aug. II.
Dewey Darling of South Ryegate is
visiting his sister, Mrs. B. H. Hooker.
Miss Gertrude Bennett is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. R.
Bennett.
Miss Stella Twombly is spending a
few days at Willoughby with her aunt,
Mrs. E. N. Smith.
The Misses Lillian and Elva Findlay
are spending the week at their home
in East Charleston. =
All the Orleans Schools will open
Tuesday. Sept. 2, with every prospect
Of as good year as last year was.
Is your fire alarm card marked with
the number you would call for if your
house were on fire? If not, mark it
now.
Mrs. F. J. Kinney and Mrs. J. H.
Bartlett entertained the Library Round
Robin recently. Let the good work
go on.
The usual good program was pro-
duced at Story's photo-play last Fri
day evening. The audience was extra
large and all enjoyed the show.
MI. and Mrs. Fred Hunt and Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Bartlett took an auto
trip through Crawford Notch, Fran
coma Notch and Sugar Hill last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Wilk1e were in
Worcester and Ryegate last week.
They are now visiting in East Albany
at the home of Mrs. Wilkie s parents.
Mrs. C. NJ Dwinell was taken to the
| Chester street hospital in North Cam.
bridge Thursday for treatment. Hel
condition to date is as we'll as can be
expected.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20

10 per cent off on the first three
orders taken in August. This is
the Am. Ladies Tailoring Co. S
offer to start the work early.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20

Sometimes 1t is a Rite as Solemn as
Bishops Election.
Often the naming of Japanese
baby is simple matter. for the father
or grandfather speaking before the
company the name of some famous
man. if the child is boy, or of some
favorite flower. if it is a girl. For
girls, Hama. flower: Yuki. snow: All.
love. are the favorites of parents with
a poetical strain.
The sterner country folk choose for
their daughters Matsu. pine; Fake.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
Methodist Episc opal Church Notes.
w. s. SMITHERs. Pastor.

w. S. SMITHERS. Pastor.
Sunday services. Preaching at 10. 80
and 7.15 by the pastor. Morning
theme, 'Striking Responsive Chord, = ;,
and in the evening, ''The Man with
One Talent. The Bible school follows
invited.
The pastor being on the camp ground
Sunday, the pulpit was most accepta-
bly, filled by the Rev. R. H. Moore of
LyndonvilIe
Midweek prayer meeting on Wednes'
day at 7.30 o'clock.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
congregational Church Notes

The decorators are making good
progress with their work. The steel
ceiling for the space enlarged for the
organ has come and has been put in
place. The cushions were shipped to
ST. Johnsbury last week to be remade
and recovered The motor and blower
is on the way. Next week it is prob
able that definite plans for reopenlng
may be made.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
A Bride of Mutton.

From the London Tit Bits comes the
latest sally upon the high cost of liv.
ing. A man was in some perplexity
what cut of meat to buy.
"Why don't you try saddle of NUT.
ton?' suggested the butcher.
"A saddle?" repeated the man. "Why
not bride? should stand a better
chance of getting bit in my mouth"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
EVANSVILLE

See advertisement and bills of tn.
auction sale of E. D. Clark on Aug. 2;
at 10 o'clock a. m.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20
WESTMORE

The Sunday school will hold their
annual picnic in Lyons grove on.
Saturday, Aug. Goth. Everyone in
vited.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20

The usual good program was pro-
duced at Story's photo-p play last Fri
day evening. The audience was extra
large and all enioYed the show.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-08-20

Don't expect cash receipt if it is charged
The sun., 1913-11-02

"hbrodered in gold NJ tho bottom of tho Y
III III" back and on each hip. Minaret nnd
Iailli'shhd" skirts are often seen The un.
'"fS"''d figure Is now the rule Hair orna
ln"hts worn in evening coilures sugges,
the trimming used on ultra hats. Ou,Ils
and ostrich feathers in weird shapes are
worn
IN" championship cup in the invitation
Wom"ns golf tournament given here n
few DAYS ago by Mrs. Frederick Fdev OF
New York was won by Miss Marie Louise
Emnct of New York. who defeated Mrs
H"org" l.. Carnegie of Pi'tshurg, 4 M and
to play.
4 number of coon hunts have been or.
ganizcd within the last week Among
those who took part in a recent hunt were
MIR and Mrs Thomas D. Merrill and Miss
Marie Virginia Merrill of Duluth and Fran.
els y, Sears of Boston. who motored TO Oak
Grove. ten miles away. for supper and tho
hunt They took with them II guide and
a pack of hounds and returned in the early
morning hours with four possums which
the dogs had trccd ="
Dunbar Adams of New York who durinv
his stay hev' in III" spring explored several
ol me mountain caves. penetrated nearly
n mile into Dunns Cave this week
ac' 'ompanied by guide lie took with
HIM powerful searchight and in a sub
fcrranean lake discovered fishes without
yss.
The sun., 1913-11-02
Paris Gowns Interest Hot SPRINGS

hon SPRINGS Va. Nov / The No.
vembcr season promises to be but little be-
hind that of October at Hot Springs in point
of interest and gayety. Tho Homestead
Hotel will continue to he well filed and "A
series OF race meets and hunts at Fassefern
Farm has been arranged for the pleasure
Of the many riders who will he here
Mr.. and Mrs William X. Vanderbilt
arrived In the middle of the week with Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick o. Beach. They have
begun course of baths and will remain
until well into November
Former President William Howard Taft
with Mrs. Taft and their family will spend
several weeks at the Homestead
October has been marked by the brillion,
dressing or society women here. many of
whom came directly 10 Hot Sphngs from
Europe. bringing with them some extreme
styles in clothes which have been worn
hero for the first time. Evening gown,
have been especially striking.
One was made of u single panel of white
brooade which passed over the shoulders
without seam and dropped in unbroken
lines 70 the floor front and back, being en-,
at each side almost 10 the exact lines of tho
wearer's figure. II suggested "A sandwich
man carrying signbOards. but was very
effective.
Another unusual gown had coat Of ar ma
The sun., 1913-11-02

the Government for carrying mail
They do this. for instance. in large
wagons. but the contractor also owns
an automobile which, by the way never
carries mail.
Relying upon the falldCy above re.
ferred to he is careful to nave painted
in red letters and placed prominently
upon his automobile the words United
States Mail Contractor The word
mail is sufficient Ia scare off the polic".
and these gentlemen go through the
streets of New York at whatever rate
OF speed their fancy dictates. 7 con-
victed one of them few days ago who
was going at "A rate Of thirty miles an
hour in Broadway and who. on being
arraigned, called attention, with amaz-
ing assurance. to the fact that H. had
this sign on his automobile"
When J. !. Cassidy general manager
Of the Postal Transfer Service, was
asked about the kiing and manning
done by the mail trucks OF his company
he denied that any persons had ac-
tually been killed by any of his trucks
He also explained that the Post Oficc
Department AT Washington requires
that the mails shall be- delivered at rail-
road stations from the New York main
post office and branch stations on sNaed-
ule time and that failure to do 80 sub
jects his company to a heavy penalty.
For this reason he said. it was ncces-
sary to make time.
On account of this plea Mr.. tOudcrt.
on October -. wrote to Postmaster
General Burlcson enclosing "A copy of
the letter he sent to Mayor Kline and
suggesting that Mr.. Burleson issue an
order that greater care be taken by
Chauffeurs in transporting mail through
the streets Of New York by auto trucks,
at the same time directing the atten-
tion of the Postmaster-Gcncral To the
fact that there Is a vicious custom
which might he obviated by your de-
The sun., 1913-11-02

,endant and Waldo Frank. his brother,
best man
At tho home of her parents on Tues
day evening Miss Elsie Harris, daughter
of Mr.. aud Mrs. :. Marcus Harris OF la
West Sev' ntirth street, was married "a
iustave :. DusChnes. The Rev. DR.
Mendos performed tn" ceremony. which
was followed by small reception and
dinner
The bride wore "A gown of white satin
and chiffon trimmed with point lace
which had been worn by her mother a,
her marriage. Orange blossoms held her
tullc veil in place and she carried a
bouquet of lilies OF the valley and white
roses. There were no attendants. Mr.
puschnes and his bride will make their
home in San Diego, Cal
Mrs Edward Livingstone Coster, Mrs
V. t.verit Macy, Mrs. Henry Waters Taft
Mrs. James Is, Dickson. Mrs. Il. w
Burnham, Mrs. George W. Ely and Mrs
Henry T. Burchell are among those who
have subscribed to the series OF lectures on
Current International Drama in Camera"
to be given at the I'laza this season. They
ginning December 2.
The first social meeting of the New
Workers., Mrs. Henry H. Russell president,
takes place at the Hotel As;or on Friday
evening. Addresses will be made by Dr.
Ira Vile OF the Board of Education on
"rhe Public in the Public Schools' Dr.
Edward T.. Humphrey OF Columbia Col
lege ON '"rhc Social Problem in the Amer-
can College," and Sardar Dalip Single
Gin on "The People of India"