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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-03-28
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-03-28
Importance OF Proper Pruning

Too much Importance cannot be at
tached to the operation of pruning
young fruit trees. Pruning should be
done now before the buds swell. Each
tree has it's individuality and the prun-
er should know the fundamentals of
the operation in order to develop trees
along proper lines.
Many growers do not take suffi-
cient pains or do not study the prob
lem thoroughly to develop their trees
to the best advantage. Often times
severe pruning must be done in later
years and often the tree can never be
brought into proper shape owing to
neglect during the first two or three
years of it's life.
Representative of the School of
Horticulture of the Maryland Agri-
cultural College are now arranging
for pruning and spraying demonstra-
lions in different parts of the State. All
growers who have young orchards es-
pecially and who are not thoroughly
familiar with the proper methods of
pruning should communicate with the
College and seek its help at this i'm
portant time in the life of the orchard.
The College will be pleased to arrange
for as many demonstrations as its
means will permit.
Old apple orchards should be re-
claimed by pruning and spraying. All
fruit trees should be sprayed with the
Concentrated Lime Sulfur Solution
before the buds open.
Anyone desiring information along
these lines should write to the School
of Horticulture, Maryland Agricul-
tural College, College Park, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-03-28
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Foley's Kidney Pills are so thor
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ished one bottle, my old trouble entire
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-03-28

some length, both for corn and pota-
toes. Corn, the Professor said,
needs fertilizer high in Phosphoric
Acid and a minimum amount of pot
ash. Potatoes need fertilizer high in
Potash"
The meeting adjourned to meet at
the call of the President.
Elwood Balderston, Sec'y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-03-28

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For contrasting materi Is as shown above, size
SO requires 2k yards 36-inch material for
blouse. with * yard of 14-inch or wider con-
trasting material for vest and ~ yard 18-inch
or Is yard 27-inch brocade material for collar
cuffs and trimming and u yard 36-in silk for
girdle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
Remainder of Jefferson Would Be Divided Into Pettus and DeBardeleben Counties, According to Tentative Plans

Birmingham county, to be one with Bir- mingham city, and to be obtained through the division of Jefferson into three parts, the other parts 10 be known as Pettus and DeBardeleben counties, may eventually be favored by the members of the com mission as the solution of the present financial problem facing the municipality.
 Yesterday afternoon George B. Ward, president of the commission said
 T believe that we will have to urge the legislature to submit an amendment pro- vfding for an increase in our rate of taxa ton. We will have to come to this in the long run"
 James weatherly. associate member of the commission, replied: 6ts.
 Well, we can't tell about that as yet. I do not oppose either of the plans sug- gested. However, Birmingham county presents an interesting study. The amend. ment would be drawn so that Birmingham county could contain only 50 square niles and so that the city of Birmingham could secure the right of self government. With Birmingham a city and county We could collect city and county taxes, and the people at the same time would not be forced to pay out for taxes more money than they do at the present time"
 Mir. Ward added:
 That does sound feasible provided it would not be necessary for us to take in more territory than we already possess. That could be arranged by an amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
CROSS BILL FILED ! IN REWARD MIDDLE Lloyd Claims He Is Due $500 for Capture
 of EniS X

A cross bill to the petition of the Southern Express company to enjoin certain individuals from suing it to re- cover the 5000 reward offered for the conviction of the Hattiesburg train rob bers, was filed yesterday in the Chan cery court by Luther Lloyd of Hamil- ton, in which he claims that he is en- titled to half the, reward. He stated in his bill that he was Instrumental in the arrest and conviction of one Jerry Enis. and that he Is entitled to the sum of $500 as his share of the reward. He names all the other claimants as par ties to- his suit.
 The express company filed a petition a few days ago in the chancery court seeking to enjoin J. s. Harbtn. A. T. Mayes and others from suing 1t for the reward of 5000 which was offered by the company for the arrest and con- yiction of two train robbers who held up train near Hattlesburg, Miss. and robbed the express safe of large sum of money The company admitted its
 liability for the above amount, but sought the protection of the court against the many claimants for the money. Judge Benners granted the re- straining order asked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge.
 s2250-Birmingham Realty company to Mary IL Friclhoffer, lot 31 in block 20. Birmingham Realty company's ad- dition No 4.
 S3500-Mountain Terrace Land com pany to John D. Turner, lot 19, sur vey of Mountain Terrace Land com pany.
 $6750-Woodlawn Realty and Devel. opment company. lot in block fr the Woodlawn Realty company's sixth addition to Woodlawn.
 $5O00--H. II. Schraeder and wife tc l.. M. Dyke, all lots in block ex- cept Nos. 10 and II; all of block ex- cept 2S and 24 all of block except lots i. ?. 15, Is and IS; all of block 5 except lots 3, 4, 6, [, 1G, IS, 19. 20 and 21; all lots in block 6 except 2S, 2s 26, 27. 30. 31. s3, 34 80. 36, 37 and 3si all lots in block except l, ?. 2, f. , 6. [. s, Q. 10. IS, .14, IS. l9, 50, sl, s2. 3s, 4s. AZ. AS, 5s. 53, 59 and 60; all in block 9 except 20, 26. 27. 2s, 30. 3l 33, 36. 37; self and Howard Land com pany's survey of Hudson City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
CAUSE OF STEELE-SMITH FIRE
 . AS DEEP A MYSTERY AS EVER
Commission May Fdvor Creation Of Separate
 County Of Birmingham

and an amendment under all circum- stances is necessary MT. weatherly then. enthused over the idea.
 E T do not announce right now my in- alineable allegiance to the separate county idea but 1t does appear very sound. There would, of course, be but one gov ernment and one court, the city court, with various divisions. There is no ques- ton but that our problems would be solved
 Mr Ward then suggested a possible ob- jection.
 .'of course he said. I've would nave to assume half of the bonded indebtedness of Jefferson county. the half to amount to about s2,Ooo,OOo."
 We would pay that and Birmingham s bonded indebtedness in very short order, interposed MT. Weatherly And. of course, We would receive our share of whatever money the county has on de- post.'
 That would be very little" MT Ward replied. Moneys on hand at any time are generally divided into certain funus, the one for pensions, the other for bonded indebtedness, and the like. However the scheme does appear practicable.'
 The commissioners then discussed other phases of the problem They finally agreed that it was probable that a ma jority of the members of the delegation would favor the separate county idea rather than the idea of increasing the rate of taxation. They agreed, too, that the corporations would probably oppose the division of the county on account of the fact that tho division would make il necessary for them to pay taxes in more than one county. They finally adjourned for dinner with the understanding that they would meet again and indulge in 6 more extensive discussion of the subject
 Should the county be divided the amendment relating to the fee system ir Jefferson county and the plans for re- districting of the state in congressiona districts would be affected. However ii is probable that neither would offer seri ous hindrance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
CHANGES ADVOCATED
East Lake Civic League Makes Rec0m-
 mendati0ns to City Commission

In petition presented to the board of city commissioners by the East Lake Civic league recommendations for se- were retrenchment in the city govern ment are made. They include abolish ment of the office of street commissions CT, city engineer, superintendent of schools, superintendent of recreation. director of public libraries and cuts in many salaries of city department heads and employees. The commissioners re- fused to comment upon the petition, which was adopted at the weekly meet ing of the Civic league Friday night. The only answer from member of the city commission when asked about the matter was a nasty fumbling in filing cabinet and a consequent presentation to the reporter of report of the com mission showing that Birmingham was now governed at less expense than any other city of its size in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
DIRECTORS OF CIVIC
 CHAMBER ID MEET
December Meeting to Be Held Wednesday-Much
 Business Scheduled

The December meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Com merce will be held next Wednesday and some important matters are sched- uled for action. Among them will be the proposed crop diversification cam paign in February, the movement for construction on the new postoffice, branch in Birmingham of the regional bank and health and sanitation
 The farm committee which up until this time has had charge of the ne- gotiations for the crop diversifleation campaign will at this meeting present the matter officially before the board of directors and ask for its formal in dorsement Every indication now is that the campaign will be held amid much enthusiasm. Some. new members will also come up for election.
 The directors meeting in January will be held early in the month as at this meeting nomination committee will be selected to name a ticket for the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
ASK LOWER RATES
Delegation From Tuscaloosa Appears
 Before Examiner Watkins

A delegation from Tuscaloosa was pres- ent yesterday at the hearing before M. R. Watkins, examiner on behalf of the interstate commerce commission, held at the federal building on December Il and F, in the endeavor to secure a more favorable adjustment of freight rates to and from the. centers of production to Tuscaloosa. The delegation contendcd that because of the admirable situation of Tuscaloosa for the development of mining and manufacturing industries and it's agricultural surroundings and re- sources a just and proportionate rate should be established.
 Examiner Watkins heard all the argu- ments, which were taken stenographical- ly, and will be later reviewed by the commission. The delegation included F. B. Nuzum. Joe Burchfield, ]. H. Shep- pard, A. l.. Massa. Luther Maxwell, R. B. Prowell and J. J. Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
INDUSTRIAL CENSUS
 IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Government Asks Cooper ation of. Local Chamber of
 Commerce in Work

Word has been received by Secretary W. c. Radcliffe of the Chamber of Com merce from William J. Harris, director of the federal census bureau, asking the co-operatio of the chamber in the cen- sus about to be taken by the govern ment of the manufacturing industries of the country.
 This sis an exceedinly important mat ter" said Mir. Radcliffe yesterday, and the chamber will do everything in it's power to aid the government in this work. It is important for this reason that if all of the industries of a city do not make a report to the govern ment, when the figures are Issued by the census bureau later it greatly hurts the city.
 'oThe government sends out blanks to each manufacturing industry of city to be filled out. The lists of the names in the hands of the government and some additional blanks will be furnished the chamber so that any new concerns which may have been overlooked by the census bureau will not be missed, as we will see they are Supplied.
 ''Ine important part OI the Worh' Ho~- ever, is that every manufacturer in Bir- mingham fill out and return these blanks to the government. Every man who fails to do so takes unconscious stab at Birmingham. These figures are compiled every five years by the government and
 have much weight upon certain occa- sions For instance, when new indus try locates it wants to know the indus trial standing of the city under con- temptation"
 | At the directors meeting Wednesday | the directors will probably adopt 8 for
 nal resolution calling upon all manu- | lecturers to cooperate in making up | this census of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
PUBLIC INVITED TO
 ATTEND CONCERTS
 AT TUTWILER HOTEL

It was announced yesterday by Fred erick B. shireman that the public gen. orally is invited to attend the concert tonight and every Sunday night at the Tutwiler by the orchestra there. It is stated that the public lobby, the parlors for ladies and the entire meg zanine balcony is at the disposal of music lovers of Birmingham who de- sire to listen to the concerts.
 'T want the people to come to tho Tutwiler and make themselves at home" said Mr. Shireman yesterday This hotel belongs to the people of Birmingham and anyone may rest as- sured of a welcome to our Sunday concerts. They are ready very worth while and l hope those music lovers of Birmingham who can do so will ac- cept our hospitality"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
OBERDORFER TALKS OF REFORMS NEEDED IN COURT PROCEDURE Thinks Court of Common
 Pleas Is Key to the
 Situation
MORE AUTHORITY
 AND MORE JUDGES
Would Give Jurisdiction in All Mis- demeanor Cases and All Civil Causes Involving $500 or Less.
 Bill Is Being Prepared

That a determined effort will be made at the coming session Of the legislature to make important changes in the court practice and procedure of Jefferson coun- ty is current gossip among tho court of ficials and local attorneys. It is under stood that determined effort will be made to abolish as far as possible the fee system in connection with the admin istration of justice, and to put all court officials on a salary.
 IL Is said on good authority that leading
 members of tho bar arc preparing consolidated court bill. combining all the courts of the county under one head, with a sufficient number of divisions 10 con duct the business with one clerk and such deputies as the courts may require, aud sue hother officials as are neees.ary all to be paid salaries for their services.
 There is also, it is said a bin beins prepared to create another division Of the criminal court to try all the misdemcanor cases that now consume much of the time of tho two criminal judges 1t Is claimed that such court would expedite tfe trials of the more serious cases. is also said that it would tend to perpetuate the fec system instead of abolishing it.
 A bill has already been prepared and advertised proposing to give the court of common pleas jurisdiction in all mlsde- meanor and all civil cases where the amount involved is under S5Oo It Is con tended that as there are no fees attached to the court of common pleas at the pres ent time the bill prepared will be a prac- tica launching of the movement to abolish the fee system. Such court was recom-
 mended by the grand jury that has just adjourned.
 Obeidorfer Gives His Views
 Among the many attorneys who are talk ing n keen interest in court reform Is Leo Oberdorfer, who when interviewed on
 the subject, said:
 "Will courts whose officers are on sal aries and do not depend upon fees TOT | their compensation dispatch their work | and perform their duties as diligently and effectively as is done under the fee | system?
 l This question is answered by actual | experience in this county The Birming ham court of common pleas has it's judges and it's clerks on salary. and both the | judges and the clerks do their work as | diligently, as courteously and as eff l ciently as any other set of officers in the | county, if not moro SO This experiment now has been made not only in reference l to trying smaller civil cases, but also in l regard to certain mlsdemeanors de- fendant charged with yagrancy is tried in this court without being required to T tContinued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
!. c. MILLER, THE REQ 2
 MAN, IN BIRMINGHAM

J. C. Miller of Atlanta, superintend- ent of sales for the Rec Motor Car company in the southeastern territory, is in Birmingham making arrange ments for the 1915 distribution of the car in this, section. MT. Miller states that after <traveling over the country he Is confident general business con ditions are Hooking up He states bus mess with the Reo people is booming. He will be in the city over Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
GOES INTO DETAILS OF NEWELL CONTRACT
 FOR HAULING CHERT
Declares Man Recommended to Him to Check Hauling Was Criminallly Negligent or Incompetent.
 Intimates He Was Fired
 for Bringing This Out
STATEMENT ISSUED
 BY BOARD MEMBERS

The three majority members of the board of revenue last night is- sued the following statement in answer to MT. Gwin's charges: "The attention of the undersigned members of the board of revenue has been called to the article of Jerry Gwin about the Newell con track
 We will prepare and furnish the public a full statement of this and other contracts, as soon as we have all facts and figures.
 Newell Brothers are under a s1O.0O0 bond and they have not had a final settlement.
 w. J. CAMERON.
 'T,. H. PENNINGTON,
 HUGH M 'GEENER."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
Hales Are Allowed Bond

At habeas corpus hearing held yester- day before Judge John H. Miller of the city court, Herbert Hale and Fred Hale, charged with robbery. were allowed bond in the sum of s5OO0 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
Merchants, Insurance Men and Other Citizens Hurry to the Aid of A. w.
 B. Johnson
FIRST ESTIMATES OF
 LOSSES BORNE OUT
 BY LATER FIGURES
Temporary Offices of Company Are Opened on Third Avenue-Com- pliments for Fire Fighters. Employes Find Work at
 Other Stores

Never was the ..Birmin 2 ham Spirit'' better exemplificd than yesterday when merchants, realty and insurance men and other citizens came to the aid of \. W. B. Johnson. president or the ,Steelc-Smfth Dry Goods company, which was destroyed by fire in the early morning hours.
 At o'clock yesterday morning while tho flames were stiII smouIderinr and wearied firemen still poured water in the wreckage of the magnificent and we'll appointed department store. busi- ness men were in communication with be allowed to do something to aIIe- viate the general loss. Offers of buiId- inEs were made. others promised to employ as many of the Steele-Smith employees as possible and everything was done with dispatch and without ostentation.
 There were still a few lines of hose lplaying on the fire when temporary offices of the Steele-Smith company 'opened at so7 North Twentieth street, adjacent to the Traders National bank.
 The first estimates of the losses as published in The Age-Herald were found to be substantially correct. Pres ident Johnson, in an additional state ment to the newspapers, valued his stock at s4o0.000 to s45o.0oo, and the loss in the heavy Christmas trade will round out the damage to approximate ly a half million of dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
"Should Be Cleared Up"

In speaking of the statements made by Engineer Gwin in reference to the Newell contract, Fred NJ. Jackson said: "I'have no desire to criticize any public official unjustly and in this controversy do not at this time propose to take sides.
 ''I do insist, however, that in the face of the assertions made by MT. Gwln thar the public Is entitled to know all the ,ins and outs of the contract made by the board of revenue and Messrs. Newell
 "If the engineer can substantiate his statements the matter is one that calls for drastic measures on the part. of the citizens. If they are misleading then he should be condemned Anyway. it occurs to me that the members Of the board of revenue in justice to themselves should give the public all the facts and figures connected with the contract in question shall await their reply with interest as will many others who have discussed this matter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13
Not Consulted by Board

lNOt SOuSuitCu Oy
 However S5 per cent of this contract was sublet to responsible men at 20 cents pre- profit ito to A. r Eewell & Bros. was only SIS, ,965, and to the subcontractors $74O9 making a total clear profit of $2l. .d55. 45. This contract and bond were not drawn on the printed bonds, contracts and spec ihcations we have in the office, neither was l or any of my assistants consulted, and the county lost $4500 by the wording of this contract, making the haul eight and nine miles when the longest haul should have been seven miles.
 Not being satisfied with s2l, 4oo. 45 clear profit. Mir l.. II. Pennington introduced me to a man whom had never seen un- til that time, and asked me to put him on as inspector to check the chert hauled by A. T. Newell & Bros.
 Noticing this mans daily report, dis covered a recorded excess of 15 teams more than were actually hauling chert on the road. I then had four parties check after this man, three of them checking on one day, and found his report padded by amounts ranging from ss3 12 to s176 per day.
 All of this I told Mir. l.. H. Penning- ton and I was fired just 21 days after I told him. J. w. GWIN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-13


 J. W. Gwin. county engineer, who recently failed of reelection, In n state ment yesterday criticixinH the board of revenue for having granted cer- tain contract which he considers proof of the board5s incompetence. intimntes very strongly that he believes his prac- ticnI dismissal was not the result of any sbortcoming of his own.
 Statement by Gwin
 The statement of MT. Gwin, which will probably he considered sensntion- al, follows,
 "On September l, 1914, l.. II. Pennington Hugh McGeever and Major Cameron voted for A. T. Newell & Bros. to have the con tract for cherting four and three-fourths miles of Lower Conmbiana road. This contract was let for 60 cents per cubic yard per mile haul, the shortest haul be- ing five miles and tho longest nine miles, or an average of seven miles, making average cost per cubic yard $3.5o; also average cost per mile sI764 making the total for four and three-fourths miles sS6 Ss0. 75
 "The total cost to the county, if they had hired teams at s4 per day, men at s1 50 per day and a foreman at A per day, using the report from this job, would have been s15, 425. 30, as follows: 2939 days with teams at A per
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