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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19

tinctly understood that the Birming- ham infirmary is open to every reput- able surgeon and physician who has any cases upon which he may desire to operate himself. When 1t comes to givng the radium treatment our Dr. Weed, who has prepared himself for this particular work, will administer the treatment.
 We are now having a vault built at the Birmingham infirmary for this ra dium, but you can readily see that there is very little danger of loss, as whoever took it could readily be traced if he tried to sel it. If for any req son it should be lost about the build ing, with the aid of an electroscope it could be located at once.
 'Dr. Walter A. Weed, who is radiolo- gist to the Birmingham infirmary, has spent the last two months visiting the large eastern hospitals in an effort to obtain the most recent X-Ray advance and to learn the therapeutics indica tions and applications of radium. Ra- dium and the X-Ray are used jointly in the treatment of cancer, as radium gives up three raysswhich are known as the alpha, beta and gamma rays. The gamma rays are analogous to X-Rays, so in applying radium the doc tor must be thoroughly versed in the X-Ray.
 "Dr. Weed not only visited the hos pitfalls in New York, Chicago and Bal timore, but spent quite while at Cor nell university, from where he went to the plant of the Standard Chemical company at Pittsburg, the only place in the United States able to turn out ra- dium. Dr. Weed remained at the Stand ard Chemical company factories and laboratories for weeks until he was thoroughly convinced that he was capable of administering radium in de- 4nil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19

bile or wagon to the various parts of the city and suburbs
 Tn addition to this, the city statesmen all visit the suburbs daily and they ap- preciate the need of better streets. MT. Weatherly has done great work in getting the First avenue Viaduct con- structed. and l am glad to know that he and Mir. Truss are going to put their brains and energy behind much needed Highway from one end of the city limits to the other The building of highway is not local In it's beneficial effect, but will appeal to the entire city of Birming- ham, and, indeed know of no work of the commissioners (not even the build ing of an auditorum) that will so meet with the universal approval of the citizens in all sections of the town"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
Incorporation

Madison Land company filed declara- tion of incorporation in the probate court yesterday, with capital stock at $5000. Officers: M. C. McElroy, presi- dent and treasurer; S. E. Gillispie, vice president, and G. F. Lindsey, secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19

etOOVO1D NVUINt PttU UP V1lN Oo'fOf
 This Dr. Gewin and his associates did, the physicians associated with him in the deal being Dr. Gaston Tor rance, Dr. w. D. Fonville, Dr. Charles M. Nice, Dr. M. c. Scholar, Dr. John T. Kent and Dr. w. H. Wynn. The only stipulation which the donor made was that the poor should be given an opportunity to have the benefit of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
MANY DIFFICULTIES
 OVERCOME BY GEWIN

The matter was first brought up four months ago and resulted from a visit tc the Baltimore clinics of Dr. Howard Kel- ley, the radium pioneer by Dr. Gewin He was intensely interested and upon his return to Birmignham began to inquire cautiously among his friends as to the chances of raising the necessary amount of money.
 For time it seemed hopeless, because to swing the deal at least $132, 600 in ca sll was required. The radium is sold by the Standard Chemical company of Pitts burg, which makes 95 per cent of the ra- dium used all over the world and so great is it's expense that the company does nc credit business whatever.
 Dr. Gewin. after weeks of work, got in touch with the unnamed donor and fol the first time the doctor began to sec light ahead. He left for the east @ looI over the field and met with another diff. ficulty. There was no radium to be had In Washington. Philadelphia, Boston New York and other eastern cities, Dr Gewin sought in vain. At that time the Standard company was not in a position to furnish the radium and it was only sev- eral months later that the deal was con- summated and the radium purchased. II is sent to the government bureau of standardization at Washington, where ii is weighed and tseted by government ex- perts, stamped with the government seal and then dispatched to the purchaser. A vault is now being built at the inf1rma " in which to keep the mineral when it ar rives
 'I am naturally proud. that the Bir- mingham infirmary has secured enough radium for treatment of cancer and the other diseases" said Dr. Gewin last night land I want to pub licly acknowledge my debt to the phi- lqnthropist who came to our rescue. While I am not at liberty to mention his name he has done more for Bir- mingham than the average citizen knows. He put up certain portion of the $132.000 necessary to install the radium treatment with the stipulation that we give the needy chance to take the radium cure. He felt and I feel. too that radium is a wonderful agency for the betterment of human ity. and that the needy shall have their chance at it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
COMPLIMENTS MIR. LEVY

''The city of Birmingham is to be con graduated on its comptroller and assist ants. MT. Levy is thoroughly capable of handling the accounting department of the city of Birmingham. He is very pains taking and diligent in the performance of his duties. We found him to be always on the job-the interest of the city always predominant The system has materially improved in the last three years. and at this time we believe the city of Brming
 ham has the most complete and up-to- date accounting system in the south. AL most any question regarding the city's finances can be proven from several differ ent angles by the books now kept in the comptrollers office.
 The controlling accounts are thor oughly adequate and the auxiliary books and records are complete in every detail. We found thorough cooperation among the employees in the comptroller's office. and We believe each one in that depart ment to be thoroughly capable to hold the position assigned to him at this time. In the many ways of which they have of verifying and checking every amount which enters that department, it is abso- lutely impracticabe, if not impossible. for an amount to go astray, once it reaches the cashier in any department. Rebates. reductions or other items, which would merely appear as journal entries in com mercial bookkeeping, have to pass through the same channel of being vouchered and approved by several departments passed on by the commissioners and finally a check drawn for same. signed by three officials of the city, as though regular disbursement.
 Considering the general condition under which the city of Birmingham is oper- ated, the best results are being obtained. The lack of adequate revenues has caused the city commissioners to follow the re- trenchment policy to considerable extent recently. Equalization of values or in crease in the rate of taxation is absolutely essential to the city of Birmingham's well fare.
 e. S. HUFFMAN AUDITING CO. INC.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
PERSONAL

Miss Mamie D. Davis arrived Satur-
 day to spend the holidays with her niece. Mrs. W. c. Patterson. on Beech street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
STATEMENT BY BAKER

q was standing on the corner of First avenue and Nineteenth street" said Ba- ker, 'when I heard a shot. looked down the street and saw the shadow, of what appeared to be woman on the other side of Morris avenue and Nineteenth street. The figure was in the darkness and as looked it went towards Eighteenth street. In few seconds I saw a man walk to- wards First avenue and across to the west side of the street to a machine, and give revolver to the owner and say some thing. They drove off I then ran around the corner of Morris avenue at Nine teenth street and saw man on the side walk shot and gasping for breath. Some one called Shaws ambulance and the man was carried away.
 Brown was rushed to St. Vincent's hos pital immediately after the shooting and was pronounced dead when he arrived. An examination by Coroner Spain showed that Brown had been shot just below the heart with .32-calibre revolver. An in- quest will be held tomorrow morning at ii o'clock by Coroner Spain. He stated a jury would be impaneled to hear the evidence.
 The remains of the deceased are being held by Shaw, pending funeral arrange ments, which will be announced later. It is not thought the deceased had any relatives in this city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
DO LARGE AMOUNT
 OF CHARITY WORK

'We expect to do large amount of charity work and people who are in need of this treatment. and are with out funds. will get the same considera- tion as those with money.
 "Of course. in a great many cases of cancer it is advisable to operate ana to use the radium treatment fol lowing the operation We want it dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
Fat and Acid Exports Prohibited

I.DnWNll, IlpCNnher IN.--A KeuteIFa dispatch from Copenhagen states that the government has prohibited the ex- port of all fats and acids
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
DEAL MADE POSSIBLE
 BY PHILANTHROPTST

Cash Was Required to Get the Radium and He Put Up Portion of Money While Doctors Raised the Other Part-Only Stipulation Was That Poor Should Be Given Chance to Benefit From Radium Cure -S1OO,OOO Addition to Infirmary to Be Built
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19

DIGEST OF AUDIT
 We have made thorough audit oi the books and accounts of the city oi Birmingham, covering the fiscal year end ing September 90, 1915 and have set ur our finding in the preceding exhibits, Nos 1 to 69, inclusive, which are self-explGn- atory.
 "The American Trust and Savings bank reported a balance to the city g ham pay roll account of $65. of which the accounting department of the city had no record. The interest charged for the year is in excess of the proper amount by $45, due to an error in charge by the Hanover National bank, New York, ot coupons on bonds, which bonds had been retired by the city. These matters have been called to MT. Levy's attention for adjustment.
 We found the condition of the account ing department of the city of Birmingham in good shape, the only exceptions being those departments not thoroughly under the supervision of the comptroller, name ly: the collection of real and personal taxes, which comes through the county tax cOilectOT, anu tie Noiiec,ioii ol Sie,ui feurs' licenses, which comes through the police department.
 Tt is very difficult to make an accurate check on the real and personal taxes, as collected by the county tax collector, but we have sufficiently verified same to feel that the city has received a sufficient amount to cover the amount collected by the county tax collector, with the excep- tion of the amount in litigation, or which is actually unpaid, according to the rec ords in the office of the city of Birming- ham.
 After looking over the records kept in the police department on the collection of chauffeurs licenses, we did not consider it worth while to attempt verification of their work. We would suggest that this department be put under the supervision of the comptroller and an adequate sys- tenn be installed to take care of same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
$132,O 900 WORTH OF RADIUM BOUGHT
 FOR THE BIRMINGHAM INFIRMARY

Will Arrive In Few Days and Institution Will Then Be Prepared to Give Radium Treatment For Cancer and Other Diseases Birmingham Is Third City In United States to Have Radium Hospital and Only One In South-Rumor Con- firmed By Dr. w. C.. Gewin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
Huffman Says Birmingham Is to Be Congratulated on
 Her Comptroller
ACCOUNTS FOUND IN
 EXCELLENT SHAPE
Suggests That Collection of Chauf- feurs' Licenses Be Taken Over by COmptroller's Department-City Had Over Half Million in
 Cash on October

A financial report of the city, in a clear and interesting tabulated form, was sub- mitted to George B. Ward, president of the city commission, yesterday by the c. S. Huffman Auditing company. It took four months to get the report together and the result was a voluminous tome of some 200 pages. which cost the city about $1S00. Following is the balance sheet of the city of Birmingham on october last
 ASSETS.
 Cash:
 Capital funds ..................$ 17,70S .5S Sinking fund ...................... 64,SOS .64 Balance in Hanover National bank. New York ............. 9S,047 50
 $ ESQ, 564 .61 Land buildings and equipment: School properties and public libraries ........................$ 1514, ,s22 .15 Fire department properties. 20,4S0 .S7 Parks ...................... l. 125, 734 .0C Miscellaneous properties ... S51, ,Sl3. "a Eouipment .............. 475,0T9. .51
 $ 4.0s7, ,930 .2S Pavement. curbing. sewers, viaducts .....................s $ 6,276,O .5S Sinking fund Investments. 6,5oo .00 Insurance 5,o90. 70
 SIC, 956, 2O4 2S Liabilities:
 General city bonds, except those assumed by annexation January I ....................s5 5.7S9, 900 co General city bonds of the nine municipalities annexed Jan uary I, 1910 .........,......,.... 1.s2l, 900 ,oo Bond redemption and coupon account 9S,O47 50 Excess of assets over liabili- ties 3.74S, ,156 .7S
 $l0,956, 204. 23 Following is the digest of the financial 1s.-4 hA, c s IIuffman. tlR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
The First NationaI Bank

OF BIRMINGHAM. ALA. Statement November 10. 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
DIGEST OF AUDIT

Following is the digest of the financial ds ta gathered by c. s. Huffman, the auditor:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19
|JOE BROWN SHOT AND INSTANTLY KILLED AT MORRIS AND 18TH W. H. Holt of Ensley Admits Shooting ''On Account of Family Troubles REFUSES TO ADD
 ANYTHING FURTHER Walks Across Street After Shooting and Goes to Police Station and Surrenders-No Actual Wit
 nesses to Shooting
 

Joe Brown, aged 9 years, an employe of the Southern Car Wheel company, who lived on Third avenue and Eighth street. was shot and instantly killed last night at o'clock, on the corner of Morris ave- 1918 Park avenue, Ensley, an employe of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, at coal mine No 5, Vivian,
 Immediately after the shooting, Holt ran oiagonally across Nineteenth street be- tween Morris and First avenues, and gave his pistol to E. l.. Manley, who had just cranked up his machine and told him that he had just killed man and wanted to give up. MT. Manley drove Holt to police headquarters and let him out of the machine. Holt came up to the chief s office and announced that he had killed a man and wanted to give up.
 ! T killed that man because I thought had a perfect right. It was on account of family troubles. With this declaration the man coolly walked behind the railing and into one of the adjoining rooms and sat down, while Sergeant Warren and De- tectives Moser and Garner, who were on
 
 ing, questioned him.
 HOLT IS COOL
 Holt is about 30 years of age, and ap- peared to be perfectly calm and collected. When asked by an Age-Herald reporter what he had to say he replied that his only statement for the public would be that he had right to kill the man and it was on account of family troubles. After being asked his name, age and ad- dress, Holt answered easily, and then picked up a newspaper and commenced to read, He said he would not talk fur ther for publication.
 Later, Holt admitted that he was stand ing on the corner of First avenue and Nineteenth street when he saw the de- ceased come up. He said he cut across the street and met Brown as he was about to reach Morris avenue. "I shot him them said Holt. When asked if Brown said anything upon meeting him, Holt re piled, Yes, he did' He refused to state what he said.
 Holt is the father of two children, one 5 years old and the other 5. It is under- stood that he and his wife have had diff ferences It is stated at police headquar- ters that Holt had a note written by the deceased to his wife in Ais possession and had pulled this out of his pocket at the, time he shot Brown,
 As far as is known, there were no eye witnesses to the actual shooting. sam Baker and J D. Robertson, who operate 8 taxicab stand on the corner of First avenue and Nineteenth street. heard the shot and saw Holt run across the street and give himself up to E. L. Manley, who rode him to the stat1on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-19

would put up the other part.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-30

gers and crew, some Of whom were
reported late Sunday to have been
held for ransom on COnZumel island,
in the gulf of Mexico, by bandits.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-30
BITS OF NEWS

Chas. Herman, rich keeper of sd
looms, WrightwOOd and Sheffield and
Wrightwood and Halsted, shot Miss
Bertha Davis as she came out of
home, 1889 N. Clark. Girl had spurn-
ed his love. She may die.
Helen Peturk, 6, 1878 BurIey aV.
missing since Friday. Kidnappers
feared.
-O-O
In cases where husband and wife
are accidentally killed together, the
common law presUmes that the man
Out-Hved the woman, no matter for
how short a time
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-30
THEY'LL PINCH NE AGAIN."
SAYS JOHN LAUGHMAN

John Laughman predicted today
that he would soon be arrested for
the goth time. Laughman - free
thinker in Judge Wells court
today-again. It was his 18th visit
in court on charge of violating the
sanctity of the law by his utterances
at Michigan av. and 18TH. His case
was continued till Sept. Z.
''The police would not arrest me SO
often if 1 would lay off talking about
religion" said Laughman, as he came
out of the courtroom, but I'm not
going to stop talking religion"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-30

FRUIT LINER MISSING!
New Orleans, La - No word re-
ceived today of United Fruit liner
1IaroMine, missing with 80 passen-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
MULTIGRAPHING

AND PRINTING that promotes: mailing lists
furnished typewriter letters folders. book
let's and catalogues; quality and service cur
motto.
THE ART PRESS COMPANY. s2s Broad st.
Phone Market 1921.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
CHATTEL LOANS
PERSONAL

ON FURNITURE WITHOUT REMOVAL.
Liberal. quick loans up to $3.50. on house.
hold furniture. pianos and chattels. without
removal. PAYABLE In Easy instalmenls. Legal
rates: M fees Prominent citizens financing
the Societies, GUARANTEE fair dealing.
BENEFICIAL LOAN SOCIETY Of EasaT Co.
Essex Bdg., Clinton Beaver sts Newark
N J. Banking Dept. license No az
BENEFICIAL LOAN SOCIETY OF Union CO,
Rean Bldg, 120 Broad St. Elizabeth
NJ j. Ranking Dept License No "a
BENEFICIAL LOAN SOCIETY Of Hudson Co.
Spingarn Bldg 665 Newark av Jersey City
N. J. Banking Dept. License No 7s.
Open a m. to p. m. Open q. M to
8 D. m Saturdays.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
BATHS

HUBER's TURKISH BATHs-Aiways
open; swimming pool arteeian water. phi
Ssse rooms; ladies day Tuesday. Tel
SVS1 Market. 10 West Park ct.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
AMPERE

FOR REAL ibarg aims In real estate that cal.
be '>auRht easy terms see CONNOLLY
q CONNOLLY 80 Fourth av. opp. staten.
Tel. 1881 Orange
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
our OF TOWN

TUXEDO PARK TRACT-The ideal 1-famil,
section, send for booklet r. CROWLEY
o'BRIEN CO.. 81 Clinton ct.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

EIGHT ROOM house. water. heat, gas; large
porch: lawn. shade trees and fruit: three
minutes to depot aud trolley: handy TO all
beaches; price 1850: mart cash; bargain
Address OWNER, Box 81, Port Monmouth
New Jersey.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

BADGES. STEEL STAMPS. STENCILS
II. BUCHLEIN. ~ Green st.. near Broad;
steel stamps, metal badges. stencils seals
ruoper stamps dies for metal novelties, atc
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
BUSINESS PERSONALS
ART LrAnEn GLASS

SHARPE BROTHERS. e51 BROAD ST, ART
GLASS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. CALL
AND SEE OUR DESIGNS.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

VERNON TERRACE - Modern residence
eight rooms tiled bath; steam, electricity.
parquet floors; FIVE minutes to Grove ri
station; $500 terms to suit EUGENE A
KELLY OPP East Orange station.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

ORIGINAL Goody ear rubber store. SOB Mar.
kst ct, rubber coats. rubber gloves. rubber
goods Of sysry description; rs years on Mar
kef ct.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
prrBIrC sTENOGRApHERs

PUBLIC STEN0GRAPHEHs
MARGARET T. CARRIGAN, specifications,
stc. Phone 63le Mkt. sos Ftremen's Bldg.
LILLIAN II. CONDIT. commercial, dicta-
tlon specifications $50 Mui. 1o3s Esssx
Building.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

POLISHING AND REPAIRING
HOME and office furniture. also pianos and
antiques repolished or cleaned on anil re-
jersey City.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
CALDWELL
l. ]. PERRIN. 315 Bloomneld AZ,
EAST ORANGE

FORECLOSURE BARGAINi
South Maple ay., ten rooms. bath: new
steam heaters and range. hardwood noors:
two open freplaees; lot 50xo00: property needs
$3.50 repairs, which will give a residence
worth s1s 900, at the cost OF the mortgage,
namely, IS 500 PRUDEN 1S0 Main st
East Orange.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
BUSINESS PERSONALS

CASH FOR OLD TEETH.
Pay up to SO for set; old gold, scraps OF
jewelry bought; diamonds watches, silver
platinum. antiques. slverware. pay full
value. 207 Market st., ordway Building,
Room All.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

SACRIFICE. SO, 500. 50x15o nne corner nron,
erty; I rooms. steam. impts.: excellent To-
cation grand proposition. Keys. CHAs.
DUKE, 2s4 Bloomfield av.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
CANDIES

THE original and only old-time candies.
made on the premises and fresh every
hour SHICK'S, u Branford pl.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

SEVERAL to select from. t7s set; value
tso to $50. GEORGE z. ILSLEY. 81
Hslsey st.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

GRAY and bleaehed hair restored to any
shade; application. IS. MISS EMILY,
West 34tb dew York Box, ST; sample Of
hair coloreu free
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

MAlsON WORK chimneys repaired. rebuilt;
plastering. jobbinK promptly attended to;
guaranteed. J. A. REILLY. 10 SO. 10th st
Telephone
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
CAMERAS AND PHOTO SUPPLIES

8, PoPICK, IS BELLEvTLLE Av.
Special Prices During ths Winter monthas
Cash or Easy Payments.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES
BELMONT CYCLE COMPANY, s4s Broad
St; Flying Merkel motorcycle. Pierce
Tribune. Belmont and other high-grads
makes supplies. repairing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
SITUATIONS WANTED

FAINTER and paper-hanger wants work cay cay
Ss3 Newark Ct
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19

j. ID. CALDWELL. Funeral Director and
EInbalmer 276 Washington av.. Belle
Vile, N j. Telephone 6ls4 Belleville.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
MIDWIYES

REGISTERED MIDWIFE.
MRS. DREWEs BRANDT.
13s MULBERRY ST, CORNER MARKET.
LADIES' PRIVATE NURSING; HIGH
CLASS EXPERIENCE. CONFINEMEN MENTs
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
TEL. 5239-W MARKET.
PRACTICAL midwife. Mrs. Gruieh. ladiea'
private nursing treatments hiKh-class ex-
perience and doctors reference: confine-
sI5S-W Market.
MRS. PECK,
registered midwife. graduate Of Manchester
Maternity Hospital diplomas from the Lon
don 0bstetrtcal Society and Central Mid
wives Beard. England s31 South Orange av
between 7th and sth ste Tel Market
s67s-W.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1915-02-19
AUTOMOBILES
MOTOR CAR EXCHANGE
OF
NEW JERSEY.

LARGEST USED CAR DEALERS IN
THE STATE ARE OFFERING 200 HIGH
CLASS USED CARS AT PRICES zOeo
LOVER THAN ANY OTHER DEALER IN
THE COUNTRY. AMONG THE ABOVE
ARE PRACTICALLY EVERY MAKE AND
MODEL On THE MARKET AT THE
PRESENT TINE. THE FOLLOWING ARE
FEW OF THE EXCEPTIONAL BAR