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The Washington times., 1914-07-05
FINANCIAL

The Munsey Trust Company
has a capital of $1,000, 900. 1t
started right, with its capital
fully paid in before it opened
Its doors for business. Capital
enough to make IT as solid as
the Rock OF Gibraltar"
The Washington times., 1914-07-05
WANTED-SAlESMEh

SA LESMEN neutrality-suspicious. unneces-
sary. easy work. big pay; write Tor large
list OF openings offering opportunities 10 earn
500 TO $500 a month while you learn. ADDRESS
nearest office. Dept $50, National Sa!es-
mems Training Association. Chicago Ne"
York. Kansas City. San Francisco.
WANTED-Ex- grocer, general merchant or
man with retail experience TO sell our
cash-credit system: endorsed by prominent
merchants and million dollar wholesale gro
GERS: earnings Of three new men VINO oT 1s.i
work week past: Dillon, Ga, Stu. mn,
Texas, $40; Perry. w. va. $50. THE INGLE
SYSTEM COMPANY, Dayton Ohio.
The Washington times., 1914-07-05
COUNTRY BOARD

"GRASSDALE'-An ideal place for rest and
comfort; large rooms. shade. mineral water
etc: near station on main line s. r. r. !:
conveyance to and from station free; terms
70 per week. MRS. NJ l.. CLOPTON, Rem
ington. Va.
The Washington times., 1914-07-05

LARGE OFFICES and stores In business
section. electric lights. elevator. steam,
JaDltor. sl2 to IS Dental Offices. SIS TO So
VICTOR BLDG. sth and Grant pl Call sth
floor.
The Washington times., 1914-07-05
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

APPRENTICES to learn French dresscutting,
dressmaking. designing. and millinery;
good positions furnished after learning. New
York Millinery Academy. Ills st. l.
GIRLS-Two, colored. for cook and cham
bermaid. ll2I 18th n. W. 10
LADIES to sit for calendar pictures. Satur-
days or Sundays; good pay: call Sunday or
Tuesday, to 6. 603 II st. n. W.
Observation-Disclosures. Call at once. 4T
Pa ave. n. W.
WOMEN-20 who understand rag sorting
also 20 women TO sort papers. Apply NJ.
r. READY, 300 Benning road n. Z.
YOUNG MOUNTAINEERING. with expersncs
in buying and selling leather gUCds; only
those with best references regarding Cnarac-
ter and ability need apply before u 3. m.
JULIUS GARF1NkLE ~ CO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
WELLS AND HARRIS
 BACK FROM CHICAGO
Made Trip in Marmon Roadster With out Changing Tire-Business
 Steadily Improving

After making a trip from this city to Chicago in a Marmon roadster, Fred A. Wells and his general superintendent John W. Harris. returned to Birmingham yesterday They left here several weeks ago and ran into" the cold wave that swung south about that time. While they were chilled from time to time they suf- fered little hardship on the trip. Mir Wells said yesterday that not a tire was changed on the trip and not an accident of the least kind occurred.
 "It was 8 delightful trip" said MT. Wells, ''and enjoyed it ever so much. North of Nashville the roads are splendid and we drove swiftly. The car never for moment was out of tune and we did not even change tire"
 Speaking of business, Mir. Wells. who built the Tutwiler and Ridgley. said that the conditions were getting better and he expected an upward tendency in all business about the second month of the new year, MT. Wells will return to Chi cago tonight by rail MT. Harris will be in the city a few days looking after some details of the Tutwiler construc- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
A. M. LYNN CONFERS
 WITH OFFICIALS
Head of WaterwOrks Company Dis cusses Quo Warranto Proceedings
 to Be Argued Today

A. M. Lynn. president of the Birming- ham Waterworks company, whose offices are in New York, arrived in the city yesterday morning. He came here to consult local counsel relative to the quo warranto proceedings which are to be argued before the court of appeals in Montgomery today. He was accompanied by Frank Spurlocl of Chattanooga, chief counsel for the company
 MT. Lynn said he did not have any statement to make about the case It is stated that the case to be argued, if won by the company, will put an end to the litigation here. It is said all ques- tions involved in the other cases are in- cluded in the case set by special callendar for arguments today.
 MT. Lynn, MT. Spurlocl, Walker Percy of Percy, Benners & Burr. of local coun- sel, and H. H. Horner, general super intendent of the local plant, were in con- sultation all of yesterday morning. In the afternoon MT. Percy. MT. SpurlocS and MT. Benners left for Montgomery. MT. Lynn remained in town but may leave for Montgomery on the early train this morning. He will return to New York tomorrow night and spend the holt days there with his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
NO ACTION TAKEN BY PROH|B|T|ON|STS
 AT MEETING HERE
May Decide on Lusk or Ellis for President of the Sen- ate, Ignoring Avowed
 Candidates

The several prohibition senators who gathered together in Birmingham Tues day. separated yesterday without hav- ing accomplished anything of material nature.
 They pledged themselves to guarantee to Thomas E. I<ilby. who win be lleu- tenant governor, the right to name the standing committees of the senate, but inasmuch as 26 of them had already agreed to do so In writing, that ac- complishment was as nothing. There was a half-hearted effort to eliminate two or more of the three prohibitionists who are anxious to be president pro tenn of the senate, but inasmuch as each of three remained closer than a leech to those who are not candidates, 1t was impossible for them to play politics rc- garding the candidates. Something in this respect, however. will eventually be ac- complisred, and it would cause no sur prise were the prohibition element even tually to get behind either Senator John Lusk of Marshall or Senator D. r. Ellis of Dallas.
 No plan in regard to legislative action was decided upon, The prohibition bosses. among whom Is the Rev. Brooks Lawrence. will urge them to pass a state wide prohibition bill. Others. however, believe that 1t would be wiser politics to submit statewide prohibition to a vote of the people. So frequently have the prohibition politicians been over whelmingly defeated, however, fin state wide campaigns, that they are trihc fearful, and express their fear by the claim that it is impossible for them. with 60 of CT counties in their column. 10 f.f. Al t1.. f..... I.. s.F their people
 There was informal discussion yester- day as to the wisdom of keeping the Reverend Lawrence in Birmingham dur ing the session of the legislature and putting Walter Sessions in charge of the lobby which will be maintained at tho state capital. If is unknown wheth- CT this informal discussion will or will not in the future become a matter of real moment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
BANKERS PLEASED AT REDUCTION OF
 RED|SC0UNT RATE
Was Not Unexpected by Local Men-Evidence of Confidence in Condi-
 tiOns in the South

Bankers of this city were very much interested in the reduction of the interest rate by the regional bank of this district. as formally announced from Washington. Sometime ago considerable criticism was heard about the bank charging a higher rate of interest in this section than was charged at other regional banks The opinion seemed to be that the officials of the bank had felt their way along in the south and having been impressed with the fact that no stampede for re- discountlng would take place In this sec ton reduced the rate to per cent.
 j. II. Barr, president of the First Ma tional bank hesitated to make any state feet confidence in the officers of the bank and that he believed they were work ing along those lines that were based upon exact knowledge of the clements making up the southern situation. He finally dictated the following:
 "It appears that the officers of the re- gional bank board have reached the con clusion that in this section there will be no imitation of values or credits and the
 
 officers of the regional reserve bank in this reserve district have reduced the dis- count rate in line with their policy to mako the system as useful to business as is possible. The rate quoted today was higher than the open market rate in New York No doubt the bank mem bers will make use freely Of the facili- ties offered by the regional. bank sys- tem''
 Officials of the Traders National bank. in line with the policy of President J. IT. Frye not to discuss the actions of the regional bank board. were unwilling yesterday to make any statement about the reduction
 Eugene F. Enslen. president of the Jef- ferson county bank, said the reduction of the discount rate was a very good indication that the officials of the reserve board felt that the south was getting in better shape.
 T felt all along that when the offi- cials realized that the south would not hasten innations the rate would be low ered.' said MT. Enslen. 'I believe that with the reduction we may assume that the bankers are inclined to the opinion that the south Is getting on it's feet after the crushing blow to cotton
 Al c. Garbcr of the Merchants and Me- chanics said:
 "The rate reduction by the regional bank was not unexpected. In a new system some Investigations were neces- sary before a rate could be permanently fixed and I felt all along that the re- serve board would properly take care of the south's interest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
JELKS ADVISES ISSUE OF
 $2,OOO,OOO BONDS BY STATE
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 ton. would ask for bond issue and make all appropriations contingent on the success of the bond issue before the people,
 It is understood that MT. Henderson will act on the advice of MT. Jelks. It is understood, furthermore. that he will stand for a split session of the legis- lature and during the time of recess, submit the bond issue to the people. In the event that no appropriations are made prior to that bond issue election. politicians agree that in all probability 1t would be successful.
 It Is said that MT. Henderson is con- vinced that if the bond issue is floated Alabama will soon. by the practice of economy. get out of debt and be able to pay it's teachers and other employees when pay days roll round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
MAY HIT SNAG IN
 ISSUING WARRANTS Otto Marx Says the County Board Cannot Act as Pro-
 posed at Meeting

The proposal of the board of rev. enue to issue county warrants before beginning work on a new. jail may strike a stumbling block. Otto Marx yesterday wrote letter to President R. F. Lovelady of the board suggest ing that they consult their attorney before proceeding further with the sale.
 The firm Is one of the largest deal CTS in county securities and has se- cured an opinion from Tillman. Bradley & Morrow that the board cannot sell the warrants in the manner proposed. It is claimed that such warrants could be issued to pay a contractor as he proceeded and that the contractor In turn could dispose of the warrants, out that the board cannot sell them by ad- vertising for bids.
 pr. W. H. Oates, state prison inspect or, who appeared before the board Tuesday. returned to Montgomery the same day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
MEETING OF HOTEL
 MEN CLOSES W|THA DINNER AT H|LLM|AN
Visitors Enjoy Barbecue at Roebuck Country Club. Are Greatly Pleased
 With Meeting

After u round of festivities extending from noon yesterday until midnight last night the meeting of the Alabama Hotel Mems association adjourned last night to meet in Gadsden next July. After draft ing & tentative bill to be presented to the legislature the hotel men closed what trey all said had been one of the most enjoyable and profitable meetings yet held by that association. The only busi- ness meeting was yesterday morning, when the committee on remedial legis- lation reported in substance what they thought should be done by the legisa- tors.
 The visitors went to tho RoebuelS Golf club yesterday at noon for a barbecue. All of the hotel men and their ladies at tended and expressed the greatest adrni- ration of the Roebuck club. Robert A. Brown, president of the club. assisted in entertaining the visitors. After the barbecue was served and the visitors were preparing to return to Birmingham he secured huge basket of mistletoe and presented each lady with wreath as a souvenir of the occasion.
 The visitors did not meet yesterday afternoon but spent the time shopping and visiting points of interest in the city.
 The meeting was concluded with a banquet served last night at the Hotel Hillman. H. A. Bruner who operates the Bruner hotel in Talladega, was toast master. His introductions of speakers were provocative of great mirth. Pres ident M. H. Burt, manager of the Flor ence hotel, who has worked very dili- gently for the success of the associa- ton, was the first speaker. He told of the pleasure Birmingham hotel men de- rived in having their associates here. Other speakers included Robert A. Brown of the Roebuclk Golf club: Henry Snow, firse vice president; Adolph Reich, sec ond vice president; W. Blanks Everett. assistant secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.; James Monehan of Mobile. Charles B. Hervey of Mobile and Harry B. New, secretary-treasurer of the asso- ciation. manager of the Motion hotel in this city.
 We have been royalty entertained and have enjoyed our stay very much,' said Mir. Snow of the McLester in Tuscaloosa. 'The association is very much indebted to Birmingham for its cordality and lios- pitality."
 "The meeting has been great suc- cess" said MT. Hervey. ''and I am glad I came. Birmingham is wonderful Ilace for entertaining and your reputa- ton is growing all the time. I am re- turning home with even more enthusiasm for Birmingham than ever had before. and that is saying a great deal.'
 The menus at the hotel mems banquet was unique It was large card with gold outline of the state of Alabama near the edge In the center was the menu beginning with ''aJax cocktails, - and ending with entertaining talks by members" The menu was on the form of an anagram, which spelled Alabama Hotel Men Welcome"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER Young & Vann Supply Co. to Enter tain Travelling Statesmen Saturday

cling salesmen of the Young & Vann Supply company will be given by the members of the firm Saturday ut the Tutwiler hotel There will be about 70 guests present. The representatives from Floriday. Louisiana. Mississippi and Ala bama will attend. I. F. Young. presi- dent of the company, will preside.
 At the dinner the salcsmen will go over the work that has been done dur ing the year just closing and will out line what may be expected during the coming new year. The affair is always highly enjoyable and the salemen arc anticipating 1t with great interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
PASSENGER MEN ARE SEWERS GUESTS AT ROTARY CLUB LUNCH
Two Business Sessions of Association Held, But No Announcement as to
 Business Transacted

The Southeastern Passenger association Tutwiler hotel. attended by about 35 pas senger representatives of various south ern lines. They will be in session today and will adjourn this afternoon. Their next meeting place probably will be in Jacksonville.
 The officials discussed winter tourist rates, summer rates to the coast next year, reductions and increases of all kinds and many other technical matters No announcement was made by J. H. Richardson. chairman, as to what had been done after the session adjourned last night. It is unlikely that any mat ters of special public interest will be de- cided here.
 The members of the association were guests of L. Sevier general agent for the Southern railway, at the Rotary club luncheon yesterday. After the Rotary luncheon John c. Lusk. vice president of the Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company, who is one of the "old guard" escorted about 25 of the visitors in auto mobiles over the city. They almost froze but at the same time expressed their great pleasure over having been shown Highland avenue, Mountain Terrace, Cliff Road and other points of interest smong the residential section.
 'lt was quite an eye-opener to me, Rid Chairman Richardson. q have never iseen so surprised. I am scarcely able to sealize what a beautiful place you have Aere''
 The railroad officials resumed their work shortly after the trip over the city for the afternoon session. They ad- journed at 530 o'clock and were at dinner together at the Tutwiler last night Most of the visitors will leave for their homes this afternoon and tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
1000 HORSES ARE ACCEPTEDBYFRENCH Only Blacks and Bays Ap- proved-Await Orders
 From Paris

Representatives of the French govern ment have concluded their contract for horses in this city, and 1000 have been se- lected. The officers are now awaiting or ders from Paris as to what to do next. It Is stated that other horses may be bought here later on. The French gov erninent has made the purchases through Ffes & Sons of this city. It is stated that the negotiations have gone forward with the utmost smoothness.
 The French have a veterinarian here who has acted. so MT. Fies says. with great fairness and discretion in passing upon the stock in the local stables. The government would not buy any small horse or any of colofs other than black or bay. They changed to large draft horses later on during the purchase. This was done, 1t is said, upon advices from Paris that new guns being made will shoot several miles further than the Ger man guns and heavy horses will be needed to haul them.
 The representatives of the Erench re- public are in the city and will likely re- main here few days longer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
DISCUSSES FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF
 THE COLUMBIANA ROAD CONTROVERSY

The general report to the effect that a citizens committee would appear be- fore Judge Fort of the criminal court and ask for grand jury investiga- tion of the board of revenue -Jere Gwin controversy was about the only after math of the vigorous statement from members of the board printed in yes- terday mornings Age Herald in an swer to the charges of MT. Gwin that a road contract to Newell Brothers had been awarded without receiving other bids and the work had been improperly done.
 Members of the board of revenue stated yesterday they had nothing fur- they to say in the matter at this time. As was stated in the official interview
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17

whatever the properly constituted au- thority in the case might happen to be. l think an auditor. high priced man, of experience and ability, should be employed to 20 into the thing and make an exhaustive report after check ing up everything.
 '1 am not taking sides either way in the matter. l don't know who is right. But the fact remains that some body has stirred up something that leaves suspicion in the public mind that for the sake of all parties con cerned needs .Ssaring up"
 It was stated yesterday that inc re port regarding the calling of a special session of the grand jury into session to conduct an investigation of the mat ter was without foundation as grand jury will convene in regular session early in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
ANNUAL. MEETING HELD
Stockholders of Ensley Southern Re-
 Elect Andrews President

The annual meeting of the Ensley Southern railroad was held yesterday in the offices of l.. Sevier, general agent for the executive department Col. A. B. Andrews, vice president of the Southern railway, was reelected president posi- tion he has held for many years. W. s. Wynn Is secretary of the line, while the directors elected include: Mir. An drews, Mir. Wynn Maj. E. NJ. Tutwiler. W. Is. LealSe. Henry l.. Badham. A. c. smith, l.. Sevier and H. Ellis McCor- mack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 ssooo-kelley Realty company. incorpo- rated, to Daisy B. Wheelock. lots 70 ano n, Hewes & Booth survey of West End.f
 s200o-A r. Hurley to Elizabeth E. Hud- son. lot :. in block 2s. in P. Rising sur vey called Compton"
 sl60o--J. c. Mason and $. C. King to James A. Murphy. the east 30 feet of lots d9, 90. 51 and 52. Tuxedo park addition to Ensley.
 yi1o0-G. W. Massey and Hettie G. Mas sey to Robert l.. Estes, lot 12. in block s5, Birmingham- Ensey Land and Im- provemeut company's survey of Birming- ham, Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17

with board members yesterday morn- ing. they intend to have the road work in question inspected by competent and unprejudiced engineers to see whether or not it comes up to contract speci- flcations.
 Citizens about town when asked to give an opinion of the controversy for publication in practically all cases de- clined to be quoted. stating they pre- ferred to stay on the side lines'' and watch. Fred NJ. Jackson, when asked for a statement of his opinion in re- gard to the matter, said he favored an investigation.
 If I was member of the board of revenue, said MT. Jackson in answer to questions. 'I certainly would de- mand an investigation to the very bot tom of the matter by grand jury or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
French Remedy for
 Stomach Troubles

The leading doctors of France have for years used a prescription of vege- table oils for chronic stomach trouble and constipation, that acts like charm. One dose will convince you. Severe cases of years standing are often great ly benefited within 24 hours So many people are getting surprising results that we feel all persons suffering from constipation, lower bowel, liver and stomaca troubles should try Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy. It Is now sola here by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store, 1e4 Second Ave; Berney Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
CITY WILL PAY ITS
 SCHOOL TEACHERS
 SAYS GEORGE WARD
$3O,O00 Not Paid by State Will Be Appropriated Out of General
 Fund of City

Stating that before sending the state 2 portion of the taxes of Birmingham and Jefferson county to Montgomery to be apportioned about over the entire state, the warrants for the salaries of the Bir- nlingham public school teachers should be paid out of the fund; President George Ward issued a public statement yesterday showing that the city had al- ready paid out of ''its own pocket $so,- 900 for this purpose which should have come from the state.
 Mir. Wards statement is IS follows E We wish to correct the rnmor that seems to be spreading that the city has not paid its school teachers.
 s 'So far we have managed to pay right up to date, and will take care of our pay rolls for the month of December. Just what will happen in January. no one can tell.
 Right now the city is suffering un- der an additional burden from the fail- ure of the state to furnish it's part of the school money for December. This amounts to $30000, and was due Decem- her l. In order to take care of the teach CTS. the city has advanced that sum out of it's general fund This will shorten the city's ability to carry on other city departments to just that extent.
 Tn addition to the delay in getting school money. the city has. since June, last, been forced to pay exchange to get our own money back from Montgom- cry, as per table below. This seems to be due to some arrangement the governor made with the Farley National bank. and instead of furnishing money, they fur nish exchange on New York.
 Money for city school from state and county proportion:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
FIRST NATIONAL DIVIDEND TOTALS
 NEARLY $5O,OOO

Checks aggregating s45.0O0 will be mailed to stockholders of the First Ma tional bank January l. that sum being the total of a regular quarterly dividend of the bank of per cent The dividend was declared at meeting of the board of directors held yesterday at noon in the directors room of the bank. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-17
r1i.-An1 Five Ce,ts:

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