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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13
LEE B|DCOOD FOR
/. ECONOMICS CHAIR
AT THE UNIVERSITY
President Denny Announces
Appointment Which Is
Regarded of Great I'm
portance to State

President Geo Fl. Denny announces
tho appointment of Professor Lee Bid
good of the University of Wisconsin TO
the newly created chair of economies IN
the University of Alabama. The inaug-
ura ton of this work, 1t is pointed out,
marks a great new era in higher edu-
catidn in Alabama Its influence on
the economic, social, and industrial life
of the state, it is believed. cannot be
estimated
| Professor Bidgood was born in Vir-
ginia. He is 80 years of age. He en-
tered the University of Virginia in the
| fall of 1901, and received the b. A. de-
gree in 1906 and the M. A. degree in
1906 During the session of 19O5-6 he
was Instructor in economics at that in
stitution
When Prof. r. w. Page of the Uni
versity of Virginia was called by
President Taft to serve on the national
tariff board. Professor Bidgood was
ask ed to fill the temporary vacancy
thus created. For year he had entire
charge of the school of economics In
the University of Virginia. The fol-
Lowing year he returned to the Uni
versity of Wisconsin. as instructor in
political economy, to complete his
graduate work.
During the period from 1906 to 1909
Mr. Bidgood made a number of edu-
cational addresses in various parts of
Virginia He served on the committee
of the state high school conference
which revised the course of study for
=, int 10 m
cupied a place on the programme OF
the American Historical association at
the Christmas meeting in 1908 He has
twice been appointed by the governor
of Virginia a delegate to the Southern
Sociological congress. He is member
of the American Economic association
and various similar bodies.
The authorities at the University OF
Wisconsin without hesitation pro-
nounce Professor Bidgood one of the
foremost economists of the country. He
is also highly commended as a man
and as a teacher. He should serve Ala
bama, not only as teacher but as ex-
pert adviser of the tax commission, the
railroad commission, and in countless
other ways.
Professor Bidgood's writings are as
follows
"Marlowes Edward II and Shakes
, peares Richard H. University of Yir-
ginia Magazine, March,. 1906.
History and Civics in the High
School," Virginia Journal of Education,
June, 1908.
| Address. annual Report of the
American Historical Association for
1905" Vol. l. PIP. 66-6S.
| Gin collaboration with s. l.. ODE
| gard, Rents In Minnesota 1890 and
1910. Twelfth Biennial Report of the
Minnesota Bureau of Labor Industries
and Commerce, Part III, Chapter w.
Also printed as Chapter " of the bull
| letin of the same bureau entitled
wages, Prices. Rents and Working
mems Budgets in Minnesota"
| Oscar w. Underwood. Alumni Bull
letin of the University of Virginia, =
Jan, 1912, pp. 44-47 sat
| Review of Giesecke's american
Commercial Legislation before 17S9.e
American Economic Review March
1912.
| TN collaboration with c. W. Alvord)
The First Explorations of the Trans
Allegheny Region by the virginians
1650-1674." Arthur II. Clark & Co.,
Cleveland, O., 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13

THE insidious lobby in Washington is
nothing compared to the railroad lobby
maintained in Alabama by the Louisville
and Nashville interests. says former Gov.
Z. B. Conner, who was asked for an ex-
preston about the Washington investi-
CATION last night. He not only said that
the Louisville and Nashville lobby at
Montgomery was insidious, but that 1t was
"bold and contemplate" He added that
it was mighty near contemplate In the
people themselves to stand for such III
their capitol"
Governor Conner said in reference to the
Washington investigation that it was like
an electrical storm in that it clarified the
air and made things more wholesome to
all concerned.
"The insidious lobby in Washington"
said Governor Conner "ls nothing COM
pared to the Louisville and Nashville
lobby maintained for years in Alabama
by that interest and other railroads 1t is
not only insidious. but bold and contempti
BILE in its operations. I might go further
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13
WILL LAFRATERNAL
FIGHT FACE S0L0NS?
Senator Morrow Doubts
Whether "Anti-Frat" Men
Will Go So Far

The rather persistent rumors to the ef-
feet that nor-fraternity men of the Uni
versity of Albania. having declared war
against the fraternity men. would carry
a fight to tlie legislature having for its
object the a.bolitioh of Greek letter FRA
ternities at the university. fail of con-
hrmation.
George II. Denny. president of the uni
versity, while in Birmingham YESTERDAY,
had nothing o say in regard to reports.
Senator Hugh Morrow. one of the trus-
tees of the institution. said:
Il have heard nothing of the report that
the fraternitics would be assailed in the
legislature. OF course. l have heard W.
mors that the non-fraternity men had con-
ferred with iraternltymen in regard to err-
tain conditions. At the meeting of tie
board in June this matter was not dis
cussed. doubt that the report will Ma
teralize into fact"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13
EDUCATION BOARD TO
MEET COMMISSION
Will Discuss on Tuesday the Proposed
Expenditure of 5000 on City's
School Buildings

Tie city government nas invited the
members of the board of education to SIT
in consultation with the commissioners
Tuesday morning, and it is certain that
the subject of school buildings, free
books and general equipment of buildings
will be discussed.
''The city win spend $35,000." stated Jonn
l.. Parker, president of the board of edu-
catien. Yesterday. 'in repairing and build
ing structures. md the free book and
equipment proposition will require an
other $4,000. 1t is this matter which viii
be discussed by the members of the com
mission and the board OF education
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13
SPARROW SPEAKS IN
GADSDEN THIS WEEK
Well Known Birmingham Man Will
Discuss Advertising Before That
City's Chamber of Commerce

John A. sparrow, president of the Bir-
mingham Ad club, and the president of
the well snown Sparrow Advertising
agency. has accepted an invitation to ap-
pear Monday evening before the Gadsden
chamber of commerce ana speak on "AG-
vertising."
Gadsden has recently made great strides
in an effort TO arouse public and civic
pride. and the invitation extended to Mr..
Sparrow was in keeping with that pro-
gramme. 1t is understood that the speak
er will discuss advertising from many
standpoints, one being the essential fac
tor of civic advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13
ADJUSTMENT BOARD
is WORKING HARD

The special board of adjustment met
yesterday in the commission room at TIE
city hall AMI was kept busy all day by
property owners coming before it In the
nterestfof educing their assessments.
The board has been doing hard work
ever since its appointment It's regular
meeting day is Saturday. but 1t has held
several special sessions. The board Is to
be discontinued when all the cases that
originated before the present city COM
missoners went into office have been set
lied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13
Building Permits

The following building permits We're is
sued yesterday in the office of the build
ing Inspector:
s16o0-Andrew, Tfippi, nty-fourtn
street. between Avenues c and d souta,
two one story brick buildings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13
PUBLISHES SPARROW SPEECH
National Hardware Magazine Has Ad-
dress by Birmingham Man

The National Hardware magazine of
New York in it's issue for the current
month carried in full an extempore
speech delivered by John A. Sparrow
some time ago in Birmingham before
the Alabama State Retail Hardware
Dealers association.
The Introduction by the magazine
contained a fine compliment to the
Birmingham citizen. and 1t is said that
the speech created highly favorable
impression
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13
Evolution Rather Than Revolution

'An ideal social state is not only worth
dreaming about, but worth striving for.
Its realization, however, must arrive by
evolution rather than revolution Br-
mingham's progress would be materially
retarded by resort to revolutionary man
agement.
Government is a practical institution
and its affairs must be administered in a
practical manner. Many changes for bet
termelt are needed in Birmingham. Liv-
ing conditions should be amelorated. The
common welfare should be our slogan.
birmingham has big municipal prob
lens to solve. Their solution requires ex-
perience, sane Judgment, courage and abil-
ity, but most of all the Jealous co-opera-
ton of all the people. Nothing good can
be accomplished by the existence OF
classes. While human rights should be
given paramount consideration. property
rights are not to be ignored. The right to
work and to accumulate property is hu-
man right and every man will fight for 1t.
Personally, Mr.. Wood has many fine
traits, but he seems to be an impractical
young man, bubbing over with school,
boys enthusiasm and the optimism of in
experience. However, the theories of Karl
Marx, Debs, Mcnamara and Haywood
must not be used as a patent medicine 10
heal Birmingham's social ills.
Socialism is not the salve needed here.
when the millennium comes and every
man, woman and child is unselfsh enough
to live according to the golden rule, social
ism may work little while-but even then
for only little while.
Let us remember we are living in Bir-
mingham in the year 1913, and by sane
conduct hope to draw more people and
more capital here every passing year un"
til this magnificent district fulflls its man.
ifest great destiny"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-13
Former Mayor Announces
Candidacy for Presidency
of City Commission
CITY ELECTION TO BE
HELD SEPTEMBER Is
Takes Rap at Socialistic Doctrine and
Says Reforms Must be Achieved
By Evolution and Not
By Revolution

George B. Ward today makes his formal
announcement for the presidency of the
city commission.
He issues brief platform of platitudes
In which he declares an ideal social state
by revolution. He refers directly to Glenn
ent Wood. another announced aspirant
and declares that socialism is not the salve
needed in Birmingham
He Furthermore states that Mr. Wood
seems to be an impractical young man
bubbling over with a schoolboy's enthus-
iasm and the optimism of inexperience.
He declares for sanity in the matter OF
government, the right of all people to ac.
cumulate property, vigor, honesty and
fearlessness In the administration of jus
tice, and the direction of energy toward
solving the municipal problems which con-
front the city at the present time
MIR. Wards Statement
His formal announcement and express
sion of faith follows:
Il intend to stand for the vacancy or
the city commission caused by the ex-
piration of Mr.. Exums term.
The election will be held September 15
There will be no difficulty in getting the
necessary 500 signatures of voters ON the
petition which must be filed by August 25
Mr. Clement Wood, who has opened the
campaign in his own behalf, makes the
following announcement:
The time has come to Birmingham
as 1t has come to other leading Amer
lean cities, when the public welfare
must be the real standard controlling
tne actions of the city government.
Popular education, public recreation,
safe streets and crossings, sanitation
and health as public service. impair
tlality to labor in its lawful actions
these are the most important things
before the people The time has come
or will soon come when the citizens
will not permit an uncontrolled
'rake-off' on such necessary and gen.
eral publiv utilities as transportation,
water, gas and electricity. ice coal
and the like, Birmingham is ripe for
a new social spirit in city affairs.
with these well sounding phrases all
must agree. They are government plati-
tudes, some of which can be more easily
written and dreamed than materialized
Right here | will follow Candidate
Woods lead and get off a few platitudes
myself by calling attention to the fact
that government is planned by human be-
ings, and until they are perfect. govern
ment will not be perfect. All we can do
is lend honest and earnest and never
ceasing energies toward the progressive
Improvement of conditions. 1t is easier to
put problems ON the blackboard than it is
to solve them. especially those dependent
On rerenne
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21
An UNUSUALLY
PRETTY CHUnCHYARO

The nne. velvety lawn about the
United Presbyterian church and par
sonage at the corner OF Ninth and
River streets adds much to the at
trxcfiveness OF the locality and Is In
keeping with the ~eii-kept yards of
the residents in the block n which
they are located The lawn and
shrubbery Of the place. which are
well taken care of. gives the church
an air Of sacredness and prosperity
that Il would moi otherwise possess
and harmonize with ones idea Of that
quietness and beauty that he asso-
ciates with a place OF worship. Front
ing as It does on Depot park 1t Is
emineatl fitting that the church
should have grassy. well-groomed
lawn and the fact that its officials
and congregation take so deep an in
terest In il is a matter OF much fav-
orable comment II is Indicative Of
their appreciation OF beautiful sur
roundings; than which nothing con-
tributes more than n well-kept lawn.
Few communities anywhere in the
country of its size have rs capacious.
handsome and well-supported
churches as Canon City. but in many
instances they are neglected so far as
the adornment Of their surroundings
with grass and shrubbery Is concern
cd. How much more inviting they
would look with lawns and a few
flowers and foliage plants about them.
The Methodist church. First Presbv-
terian church. the Baptist church. the
Christian church. the Catholic church
and Trinity Lutheran church are all
without greenery OF any kind TO add
to the beauty OF their property and
the allurments Of their environs- The
Christian Science church. the Episco-
pal church. and the United Rresbyteri-
an church are the only places Of
worship in the city with lawns sur
rounding them. Other congregations
might follow their example by heed
ing the biblical Injunction to "so and
do likewise
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21
HILLSIDE MEETING

There will be regular preaching
services at Hillside next Sunday. As
this viii be the last services OF this
conference year. II Is hoped that there
will be large congregations at both
places. The morning service will be
at the school house at IL a. m. when
the pastor win speak on the theme.
The Man OF Galiiee.- The evening
service viii be at the hall at 7:iS.
The subject will be This One Thing
I Do
Tho annual conference viii be held
At Boulder. commcncins September
end. Tho pastor would like to 20
with his report Of Hillaids work. but
II viii depend upon the collections AZ
these services. Bring : silver odrsr-
Inc.
9. n. sPERRY. ,lsalstsr.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

showmen. This makes this show one
Of the best of its size in the country
and the people of Canon City are sure
to see a real circus.
They have three rings. two elevated
stages. a Roman hippodrome and all
the features that FIRST class circuses
have
Mr.. Kennedy Is an old show man
and he says Cole Brothers certainly
give the moneys worth.-adv-
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21
The GALLEY PARTY
HAD FINE TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z Galley and son.
Henry. and Harold Smith returned to
Canon City shortly after O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon from an extensive
automobile trip through the north
western part Of the state They were
gone sixteen days and travelled n III
tie more than nine hundred miles.
some OF II over roads that were ex-
tremeiy rough: although. for the most
part they found the highways In very
good condition.
They were met at Rife by Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Biggs and family and from
tha, point on to Denver and back to
Canon City the journey was made to-
Eether. They spent a couple OF days
In the White river country and fshed
in various lakes and streams along
the line Of their Itinerary. They did
not experience any bad weather nor
did they have serious breakdowns of
their automobiles. although a little
troubieswas had. but that was expect
ed as n part OF the Inevitable.
They visited several points aious
the line Of the Aloffat railroad and re-
port the grade for It's extension from
Steamboat Springs to Craig. dist
ance Of something like nifty OF sixty
miles. as being practically completed
They crossed Berthoud pass. at an
elevation OF 1890. and were at times
close TO pereptuai snow. The hotel
accommodations were everywhere
very good and gasoline. oil. etc. for
the use OF their machines was pro-
curabie In all of the towns through
which they passed. They traversed
some OF the most sparsely settled por-
tons OF the state and are to be con-
graduated that they made the run
without accident or serious mishap.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

The Lincoln Park Ladies' Associa-
tlon vas most pleasantly entertained
by Mrs. James Kiskaddeu and dauga-
ter Thursday afternoon at the Kis-
kadden home on Elm avenue Some
quilt pieclng. mixed with plenty OF
social chat. made up most OF the af-
iernoon's program. The ladies aecid-
ed TO give an ice cream social at the
home Of A. l. Cook on Poplar avenue
on Thursday evening Of this week.
hoping for as good crowd as Poplar
avenue has had on other suen oeea-
sions-
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21
COLE BROTHERS SHOWS
TO Be HERE NEXT WEEK

Mr. p. A. kennedy. the genial ad-
vance man for Colo BROTHERS. World
Toured shows. 10 in the city today
making preparations for bringing his
company here on Wednesday. August
s7th.
Cole Brothers got into Denver along
about the tins RasAlo Bills aAow
broke up and was fossnnass in oSsain-
ias shirsy-avs < sAs'r ~ sesors sad
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Austin arrived
Tuesday afternoon from Toledo. Ohio.
for a visit at the Thompson parental
home on Mckinley street Mrs- Aus
tin will be remembered among her
friends here as Miss Maud Thompson
Mr.. Austin fs an engineer on the
wheeling and Lake Erie line. and
takes this way o, spending his vaca-
tion.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Miss Wilson. . former resident Of
Canon City. spent n day or two with
Mrs. Mcmillan while on q stop-over
visit en- route from Los Angeles. Calf
fornia. to iowa She made one OF the
family party on a tr.p to the top Of
he 0orxe on Thursday.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21
Returned to Iowa Tuesday Morning.

Mrs Hennesy and daughter. Miss
Margaret Hennesy. who have been Wis
iting here as the guests of Mr. and
Mrs William Dollar and family at 521
Pike avenue. left Tuesday morning
for their home at ottumwa. Iowa. Mrs
Hennesy had been here for the great
er part OF year: the daughter COM
ing early In June They are the
mother and sister OF Mrs. Dollar.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Roscoe Kncpper arrived the last OF
the week for 4 visit With his grand
mother. Mrs- Faussett. who Is stili
quite III with paralysis at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. Chase. Mr.. Knep-
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Mr.. Harry Hunter. who is q miner
at Radiant thinks he is not much In
favor Of a strike since the arrival At
their home OF big. new boy some
days ago. The family live on Dewey
Street where they have a nne ranch.
The baby was born on Its mothers
birthday snd all parties are doing
we'll
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

c. c. Ferguson. who has recently
undergone an operation at Graves
hospital. Is reported to be improving
siightiy. His condition was consid-
cred TO be quite serious for awhile
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21
LINCOLN PARK
NEWS NOTES

Now that the berry season is over
ranchmen are putting in their time
wssing war on the weeds.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs Morton Jones very
pleasantly entertained their relatives
q, dinner Tuesday. the occasion being
the 10Th anniversary OF their wedding.
The happy anaIr took place at their
home on Colorado avenue
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Mrs. Ruth English. who underwent
an operation for appendicitis at
Graves hospital Saturday. is reported
to be getting along very nicely. Mrs.
English has been spending the sum-
mer months at the home OF her par
ents. DR.. and Mrs Youngman. on
Grand avenue
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Mrs. Frank Jones came down from
Boulder last week for a two weeks
svisit at the parental Tobler home on
Park avenue Mr. Jones did not ac-
company her as he is taking special
summer work at the university.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

WE. Dodsoa came down from Dea-
yer and was = guest OF the Kiskadden
fsniiy on Friday. Mr. Dodson's home
ia at Trinidad
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Mrs. ollien of Aankato. Kansas. and
little son. Forest who have been
spending the summer at Portland.
Oregon. stopped over few days to
visit their relatives on Chestnut
street A trip TO the top of the Gorge
by the family party came on the next
day after their arrival
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

After taking another year of work
in the N. D. course at Chicago Uni
versity. John stiers arrived home last
week for his summer vacation
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Bog Scarce is doing duty as order
man for Lincoln Park store. substi-
tuting for Cal GIllen. who is on on a
fishing trip.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Stanley Sale has been doing some
good work with team. dragging
roads after the rains
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

per Is travelling salesman for drug
company.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Miss Cora woodford Is OF on va
cation trip. taking in Denver and Wis
iting friends at Boulder and Concrete
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Mr. aud Mrs. A. IL Litz and younse
children are at Colorado Springs OF
visit to Mrs. Litz' mother. Mrs
Blrcheii.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

Mr. James Kiskadden. accompanied
by Geo. Tony. returned Friday even
ing from a weeks business and camp
ing trip to Gurey.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

A Reeard Want aa wsrk, while ys'
70 On shsat ,sur business
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

After very pleasant visit with her
friend. Mrs. Frank Baker. Miss Cor
della Crane returned to her home at
Pueblo Monday.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-08-21

You would pay more for these in many
stores. New arrivals in fine dainty stripes:
also plain white shirts that 1T and please
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-12-04
USEFUL CALENDAR PEN.

An ingenious device, and one that
will be useful to the forgetful bust
ness man, is the calendar pen, in
vented by an Illinois man. If the
user wants to know the date of the
month all he has to do is to consult
the handle Of the pen and find it
there. The handle has barrel re-
volving on it and a calendar in the
barrel. Of course it must be set
each day, but that can be done by
the Office boy. The dates of the
thirty-one days are mounted ON a
series of rings on the handle of the
pen and the barrel has openings
through which the right date can be
seen when the calendar is set. By
means of locking device there is
no possibility of the barrel turning
to show the wrong figures.