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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, July 16-7 p. m)A rather narrow barometric trough extends from the upper lakes to the Texas frontier and the Gulf of California The pressure is relatively high over the southeast corner of the country, including the south Att lantic and the east gulf states. With this pressure distribution, a steady south ery wind is blowing across practically all the cotton states and the middle and eastern portion of them received local showers today. The rains occurred mostly in eastern Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Florida, with here and there a shower in the Carolinas
 The rain area extends northwestward to the head waters of the Mississippi river. It is moving eastward and being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17

narrow. clearing conditions are already noted over most of the valley sections vest of the Mississippi river but it is still unsettled in the middle Rockies.
 A high pressure center is crossing the northwest, preceded by a decided cool change that is being felt as far south east as western Kansas and Nebraska The cool change is likely to follow the clearing conditions across the northern border and upper valley states, but it will hardly extend far south, where tempera- lures under clear skies are running high. Readings of 100 degrees Were reported from Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. and it was nearly as hot in northern Texas. We may expect generally fair weather in Alabama Friday, but local showers are not improbable in any part of the state. Temperatures will rise a little with the clearing conditions. but unseasonably high temperatures need not be expected Friday.
 Summary of observations made at Uni- ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the 24 hours ending s D. m.. 10th meridian time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
ALABAMA MUST F!ND' BIGGER MARKET FOR|
 COAL PRODUCTION.
Nesbitt Says This Is Neces sary Before State Can Ever Reach Its Maxi
 mum Capacity

That Alabama's coal production would never reach it's maximum ca paeity until an outside market of great power or consumption was acquired, and that Birmingham operators in realizing this fact are at present en- deavoring to secure a richer field, were statements expressed yesterday by c. Il. Nesbitt, state mine inspector.
 Business" said the inspector, Ifs on the upgrade although, of course, ideal conditions do not yet prevail The mines are working more days per week al the present time than sometime back. The output continues to be nor nal With indications of resumption of marked activity in tho fall.
 Alabama has for some years mined a sufficient amount of coal 70 satisfy It's consumers. Before we can mil e coal up to our capacity we will have To acquire a permanent market which can buy 1gularly in great quantities. Operators realize that fact, and are feeling out for the buyers of other states and countries. The opening of the canal will offer great opportunf- ties to Alabama and its products The probability of a>settlement of the Mex can revolution will revive develop ment in that country and local pro- ducts will be in demand. Birmingham Is mining annually about 18,000, 900 tons of coal Were there a sufficient market this amount could be increased tenfold. There is plenty of coal In Ala bama. In the long run we will be up to our capacity. The opening of the Warrior river and continent streams and the cheap rates of transportation to be obtained will result in the estab- lishment of coa1ing station out from Mobile, and this will be the largest In the world.
 "The future is bright; the present is good. But when local operators be- gin furnishing coal to foreign coun- tries regularly and in large quanti- ties, our output will be increased as rapidly as that of Pennsylvania was. It is not generally known that Penn sylvania. which now mines such quantity of coal that one wonders how tke world consumes it. mined in 1S40 about the same quantity that Alabama miIes-17,5 800. 900 tons per year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
WORK BEING PUSHED ON CH|LTON HIGHWAY Five Miles of Montgomery Birmingham Pike AL
 ready Graded

Clanton, July 16.-(Special.)- 1.-The Birmingham Montgomery public high way, which is being constructed, has so far as the roadway from Clanton to Montgomery creek is concerned, been pushed rapidly.
 Five miles of the l3-mile link from this place south has already been graded to Corder's mill, and the entire work on this portion of the road will be graded and completed within a months time.
 There is a hitch as to the route north of this place. A community fight is on as to two different routes. and it is question which of the two routes will be decided on. The board of coun- ty commissioners has been in session considering the two propositions, and will in connection with State Superin- tendent Keller decide the vexed question soon, and then Clanton county's link will be rushed on to completion as fast as men. money and teams can accom-
 thwhpliseokr;S ;SoEs. cmfwypaoinvbg z plish the work necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
FEAGIN ADDRESSES
 BLOUNT TEACHERS
Eighty-Five or More Teachers At tending County Institute-Tax
 Raises Fought

Oneonta, July 6.-(Special) )-The Blount County Teachers institute is being held at the courthouse here About S5 teachers are present State Superintendent Fea- gin was here yesterday and made an ad- dress to the teachers, speaking of legisla- tion needed in regard to the schools in the state, which he would try to secure when the legislature meets.
 The board of county commissioners has been in session for the past two or three days. and considerable interest is being manifested by quite a number of Blount citizens because of a recent raise in their taxes.
 Oneonta now has electric lights. which adds much to the looks of the city at night.
 Miss Ora Hood is at an infirmary in Birmingham. having had an operation for appendicitis
 The Cooperage company and the Elec- tric Ice and Coal company and the Coca Cola Bottlng company are having wells drilled at their works, and are finding a good supply of water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
BACK WATER FROM
 DAM FLOODS ROADS
Resident Landowners Before Revenue Board Asking Relief From
 the County

Columbiana July 16-(Special) The resident landowners and other citizens in the flooded districts of Shelby county caused by the dam on Coosa river at Lock l2 appeared be- fore the board of revenue this week, asking for relief from the county in the way of providing Tor passage over those parts of the roads being over- flowed
 The board of revenue is confronted with a grave problem as to whether it is better to build bridges and trestles over the submerged roadbeds or to maintain ferries at the expense of the county. or to establish and construct new roads to surround the flooded parts. Either of said plans if adopted will involve the county in heavy ex- pense.
 The order for contracting with Messrs Dunn & Lalande Bros. for the building of about 34 miles of highway in the county, including the road from Columbiana to Dargin, and other short lines has been held up by the board of revenue and the resolution providing for it may be rescinded.
 The question to the work of build ing the highway from Mpnteyallo to Vincent through the towns is now agi tating the minds of citizens in Colum- biana, Calera and Montevallo, each claiming that the road tax paid within the corporate limits of the towns for several years past which is due from the county to the towns should be ap- piled to the work of highway building through those towns. The taxpayers seem almost universally in favor of the proposition while there seems to be no special law authorizing it.
 The H. M. Judge Co. has bought from Mrs. Sallie Moore the bottling .worl/ and the building in which it is located in Columbiana and will at once Install a grist mill in the rear end of the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
STRENUOUS EFFORT
 MADE ID PERFECT
 THE ANTITRUST BILL
Some Progress Reported and It Is Hoped to Have Measure Ready Early
 Next Week

Washington, July 16.-Another strenu- judiciary committee to perfect the Clay ton antitrust bill. Some progress was reported and it is hoped to have the measure ready early next week.
 While the committee was at work on the Clayton bill, the interstate trade com mittee bill again was under discussion in the Senate. Senator McCumber. North Dakota, insisted that the term unfair competition was improper and that the proper phrase to use was "the stirling of competition by unfair methods" Senator Williams agreed with him.
 Term Indefinite
 Senator Sterling, South Dakota, said the term unfair competition" was gross ly indefinite and certain to unsettle busi- ness just at time when the business Interpretation of the Sherman antitrust law. He proposed an amendment confer ring op the courts the power to enforce or to suspend the commissicn's orders.
 Senator Newlands replied that the words unfair competition" established suf- ficient rule of action for the commis- sions guidance and that it was desirable to give the commission all the freedom from the courts that could be given con additionally.
 Senator Brandegee bitterly attacked the proposed legislation as half backed ' and said the country was afraid to at tempt to find out anything about it.
  Attacks Business Conferences Business men who go to the White House and give prosperity views in ex- change for a free lunch do not under stand what dose is to be administered to them in this trade commission," de- clared the Connecticut senator. If the country knew what it IS coming there would be panic. This commission pro- vides for a lot of government snoopers. spoilers and spies, charged with power to set up such a commission which passes on business as fair or unfair, but does not guarantee a business man against assaults from the department of justice when he proceeds with the sanc- tion of the trade commission"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
PEACE COMMISSIONERS
 LEAVE TO ASK REBEL s TO
 TAKE POSSESSION OF CITY

Fl Paso, Tex. July 16.-The peace com missioners who will invite the constitu- tionalists to take possession of Mexico City left the capital today for Guadala- 1ara said unofficial advices received here tonight.
 General Alvaro Obregon has established headquarters at Guadalajara which is only 15 hours by rail from the capital Fifteen thousand troops. 5000 from each division of the constitutionalist army, will enter Mexico City simultaneously, ac- cording to constitutionalist officials here.
 This plan, it was pointed out, would prevent jealousy between the three di- visions of the army. IL was predicted that each division commander. Villa. Obregon and Gonzales, would lead his own command into the capital After military rule has been established in Mexico City the other troops in the three divisions will visit the capital If this plan is carried out more than 5000 con stitutionalist soldiers will be quartered in Mexico City within a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17

There is no ground for the belief that my troops are in Chihuahua for any other purpose than recuperation, ' said General Villa today in Juarez. q expect To take my troops toward Mex ico City in a few days. There is no need Tor apprehension regarding my stay in the north
 In reply to a question whether it was true that there are still some diff 1erences among the constitutionalists, General Villa said he knew of none.
 Word was received at Villas head quarters of the death today from ty- phoid fever of Gen. Torribio Ortega, in Chihuahua City. He was regarded as Villas favorite commander and the northern soldiers called him the Hon orable Ortega."
 Gen. Eugenio A. Benavides. com mander of the famous Zaragoza brigade of Villas division, arrived in Juarez late today from Chihuahua City on special train. He. too, has typhoid fe- yer. American military authorities have granted an informal request made by the Villa officials to permit Benavides to enter an El Paso hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
BIRMINGHAM TO TURN
 DEFEAT TO VICTORY
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much decreased on Birmingham. Then, too. it surely would be an advantage to the university. With the industries and manufacturing plants here. there Is an fideal field for the work of one of the Fest technological schools in the country. can't believe but that there would be very little opposition to a move of this Kind from any section of the state.
 ''The state employs a highway engi- neer and the railroad commission em. ploys a civil engineer. There are prob ably other similar instances. These men should be members of the faculty of the technological branch of the univer- gity. It would not only insure better men for the state jobs, but 1t would in- sure better teachers on the college fac ulty. l would be glad to see such a schcol established in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
EXAMINATION MONDAY
About Fifty Applicants for Mine Fore
 men Licenses Expected

c. H. Nesbitt. chief mine inspector of Alabama and chairman of the board of mining examiners, announces an exam ination for mine foremen Monday. He stated that about 50 young men would apply for state license as mine fore men.
 This will be the first examination held under the supervision of the new board of examiners recently appointed by the governor. Of the old board only one member, Erskine Ramsay. was re- appointed. The full membership is: c. H. Nesbitt, chairman; Erskine Ramsay, Jones. Moore. James Strong, Edward Husband and W. J. Hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
EXPECTS LARGE ATTENDANCE
H. M. Burt, New President of Hotel
 Men, Writes of Convention

II. M. Burt, proprietor of the Florence hotel. elected at a meeting in Tusca- lcosa Wednesday of managers of hotels in Alabama president of their associa- ton, writes friends here that the next meeting which will be held in Birming- ham will be largely attended
 Mir. Burt will remain in Tuscaloosa un- til Saturday. Birmingham was especially favored at the meeting, for not only was MT. Burt made president of the associa- tion. but this city was selected as the next place of meeting.
 The association of hotel managers in cludes as it's members the managers of all the hotels in Alabama. Their annual meetings are always occasions for much entertainment as well as the disposition of considerable business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
CRAWFORD GLAD TO
 CONFER ON SUBJECT

George G Crawford, president of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com pany, in view of the fact that very little has been done in connection with the proposed technical school here. was un- willing to give out statement yesterday as to his views on such a proposition.
 It is known however, that MT. Craw- ford is heartily in favor of all those things that tend to make Birmingham better and greater. He will, therefore, be strongly in favor of any school that will assist Birmingham to achieve those things that are worth while. It was indicated by MT. Crawford in discussing the proposed school informally, that when the committee returned from Atlanta and desired to take up the technical school, he will be very much pleased to discuss the matter with them in the hope of get line hn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
SELMA OFFICE WEARS TIE $1OO,OOO CLASS Steady Increase in Business
 and Receipts TRAFFIC LAW IN FORCE Red Land Company Incorporated. Selma Shriners Entertained Near
 Summerfield - Colored Or
 ganization Adjourns
TRAFFIC LAW IN FORGE

Selma, July 1s-(Speeial.)- .)-The Selma postoffice will be almost within the sloo'- GOO class by the end of the year if the business of the office continues to in crease During the past four years there has been steady increase in the volume of business and the receipts of the of flee and the business continues to increase steadily during each quarter.
 For the second quarter of the year end ing June 80. the receipts of the office amounted to sl2,74oS against s1l,745.20 for the same quarter during the previous year. This shows an increase of $96S.S2 In the business of the office for the quar- ter just ended over the business of the office for the same quarter last year. The second quarter of the year is gen. orally the dullest quarter of the year.
 In the office of Probate Judge P. II. Pitts of Dallas county has been filed papers incorporating the Red Land com pany of Dallas county. The officers and ircorporators of the corporation are listed SIS Calvin Young, president; G. Bowie Smith, secretary and treasurer, and J. D. Stroud of Greensboro, N. c. The company has recently purchased a tract of about 1900 acres near Evansville from Miles Hardy and which will be divided into small farms and sold to white farm CTS. The company will also deal in farm lands in other parts of central Alabama. The capital stock of the company is placed at $10,00o, all of which has been paid in.
 The Selma Shriners enjoyed a days outing and a delightful barbecue dinner at the country home of G. G. Vaughan on the Summerfield road, six miles west of Selma, today.
 The recently enacted traffic law adopt ed by the city council last Monday night has gone into effect. The ordinance pro- hibits the operation of automobiles over certain streets in the business section of the city during certain hours of the day at a speed greater than 15 miles an hour.
 The annual convention of the grand lodge of Alabama of the Knights and Ladies of Honor. negro fraternal or ganization, which has been in session here since Tuesday morning, will for merly adjourn tomorrow night The con- vention has been attended by a large number of delegates from throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Next week the Lyric will offer a vaudeville Dill that appears in advance to be even better than the one this week, which is one of the best seen at the vaudeville house in weeks. There are three big features next week. in- cluding Jack Wilson and company; Will Oakland and company in a sing ing novelty. At the Club" and Julia Nash and company. The other four acts will be strong and varied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
M'NEEL WANTED ON
 FORGERY CHARGE

Montgomery, July 16.-tSpecial) )-The governor of Alabama has made requisi- tion for the return to Alabama of John A McNeel, who was arrested in Pensa- cola Fla, several days ago McNeel is wanted in Escamba and Wilcox counties on charge of forgery.
 It is alleegd that McNeel obtained S2o0 from persons in those counties on the representation that he was connected with a deep water railroad. He is want ed in each county, but Sheriff P. c. Jen- Sins of Wilcox has gone to Pensacola for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
WANTS DIR. DENNY
 CALLED IN CONFERENCE

T suggest that Dr. Denny of the Uni versity of Alabama be invited here to consult with local citizens about moving his technological department to Brming- ham, said Solon Jacobs. 'I believe he would be willing to do that inasmuch as this is an industrial center and his college would be greatly benefited there by. l am sure the people of Birmingham will rally to this new proposition. Bir- mingham badly needs a technical training school and while the spirit is in the air and while Birmingham Is undaunted in the face of our defeat of today, I be- lieve the time is ripe for this great un- l-,., .l..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
CONCERT TONIGHT
Memoli and His Band Will Play in
 Capitol Park

Memoli and his band will give concert at Capitol park tonight beginning at s o'clock. This is the programme:
 March, Liberty Be1l' (Sousa). Overture, Magic Flute" (Mozart
 Descriptive Fantasia .Vision of Sa- lome' 1-ampe). . Caprice Iieroique, "Aw akening of the Lion" Q<ontskD. Intermission.
 SereIade, "A Night in Venice Uampe). Patrol, Guard Mount fEilenberg). Selection, "'rhe Firefy' (Frilml
 symphonic Marsh Def.ucca)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
Moving Pictures Show Paving

The city commissioners and officials of the street department and engineer ing department together with several paving contractors, witnessed a moving picture of three reels on the subject of asphalt paving yesterday afternoon in the commission chamber. The pie lures were shown by Charles D. Foote, representative of the National Asso- ciation of Material and Road Ma chinery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
HOPES TO SEE THE
 PLAN WORKED OUT

James Bonnyman, the well-known en- gineer and mine operator, said: Any school adds to any city and a technical school would help Birmingham. If the suggestion of Robert Jemison. Jr., can be worked out. l am sure the people and the companies of this district would encourage the plan and would assist in the foundation of the school. It occurs to me that if the people of this city do- nate a tract of land and endow the pro- posed school it would be proper for the state to operate it. That. would, dare say, necessitate some legislative enact ment."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
MRS. RIVERS CARTER
 IS OPERATED UPON

Mrs J. Rivers Carter is at St. Vincent's hospital where she was operated on for appendicitis last night.
 She was taken suddenly i'll yesterday afternoon and was hurried to the hospital. It is believed the operation will prove successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
BUSH IS PLEASED
 WITH THE SUGGESTION

T am very much pleased with the suggestion that tech school be located
 here" said Morris w. Bush. "Birming- ham is the place for that kind of institu- ton. Located as this city is in the heart of the industrial section essentially tech
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 T. A. Russess. Birmingham, to Miss Lula Geneva smith. W
 A. G. Barnett. Boyles to Miss Mittie Vines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
TECHNICAL DISTRICT
 NEEDS TECHNICAL SCHOOL

J. Campbell Maben, vice president of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany, said: "The proper place for a tech nological school is in district which is in itself a technical district This city is in the midst of an industrial section depending very greatly on engineers and technically trained men. I believe Bir- mingham would prove to be the very best possible place for technical col
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
ADD TO THE CITY'S
 EDUCATIONAL, FAME

Such a school would add greatly to our fame as an educational center" said John l.. Parker president of the board of edu- cation. We have two colleges and an admirable system of schools. This dis trict being an industrial and technical center. should have a technological school I believe with the interest already aroused it will be comparatively easy to get this school for Rirminghamn D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 16.-Forecast for Ala bama, Georgia and Mississippi; Local thundershowers Friday and probably Sat urd day
 Tennessee: Local thundershowers Fri day. somewhat cooler extreme west DOT tons; Saturday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
Birminghamian Appointed

Montgomery. July 16.-(Special )--Col. E. H. Graves of Eufaula, commander of the Fourth infantry. has appointed Lieut. Ravee Norris of Birmingham captain-in- spector of small arms practice of the Fourth infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17

ncal, we should be able to train engi- neers here. I hope the plan is worked n1It on feasible lines n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17
Local Data

For the "A hours ending at p. m. July
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17

The annual outing of the employees of the Burger Dry Goods company was enjoyed today at West Lake. The hun dreds of employees arrived about 10 o'clock. some in trucks and others on the cars. Boating and swimming were the features of the day while the even- ing was spent in dancing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-17

The ball game yesterday between the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company team and the. Bes- semer Soil Pipe company was an ex- citing one the score being to in favor of the former. The ninth in- ming was required to determine the winner and in this inning both sides scored.