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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
DISCUSS WEAKLEY
 TAXATION BILL
Real Estate Men Appoint Committee to Decide Whether or Not Exchange
 Shall Indorse It

At the meeting of the Birmingham Real Estate exchange yesterday after prolonged discussion committee was appointed to report on whether or not the exchange should indorse the Weakley taxation bill now before the legislature. The committee is com posed of J. L. Yancey. Ashbury Thomp- son and Courtney Henley.
 Dr, C. E. Conant made brief talk to the meeting on conditions of Span ish- American trade.
 One of the largest appraisals of real estate made in sometime in Birming- ham was made during the week by the exchange, the damaged abutting property at the Twenty-seve street viaduct being valued at $76.000. This was the value placed on the property and the damages are estimated by a certain per cent of the full value. The appraisal committee was James Bailey Ashbury Thompson and T. U Walton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
BOND ISSUE SELLS AT
 PREMIUM TO MARX & CO.,

missioner Ward stated the bids indicated that the bond buyers understood that the financial structure of Birmingham was fundamentally strong and was a tribute to the management of the city and the confidence the moneyed interests have that the laws governing the city's finan- cial operations are honestly and intelli- gently complied with.
 J. NJ. Levine. head of the bond depart ment of the banking house of Steiner Bros, made the following statement. in which he says he regards the price re- ceived as an excellent one;
 lotto Marx & Co.,, whose bid stated that they were bidding for the account oi the Mercantile Trust and Deposit com pany of Baltimore, bid premium of ss.3l2.50. while we bidding for our own account, bid premium of $50 for the half million municipal issue. The two said bids were the only bids received at ex. ceeding par and accrued interest
 The American Trust and Savings bank submitted 8 bid for the half million mu- nicipal issue. equivalent to $3sSS discount, while the Hibernia Trust and Savings bank of New Orleans bid a discount of a25o0 for the s1.25o0oO of bonds.
 Another bid was received from a Gin cinnati bank, which on account of being indefinite as to price. was not considered.
 We regard the price at which the bonds were sold an excellent one In fact. they brought a higher price than bonds of other southern cities in the same class, which is an indication Of the sta- bility of the city of Birmingham in the minds of investors"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
Bids Premium of S9312.50 for Million and a Quarter Issue-Price Is Regarded as an Unusual One

Otto Marx & Go. were the high bidders for the s1,25O,0OO worth of Birmingham bonds at a sale held yesterday morning before the city commissioners. The bond issue was recently voted by the people of the city, two separate issues being pro- vided for s750.ooo for municipal debts all ready incurred. and s5oo.oOo for anticipated debts included in the budget to be con- tracted before the end of the fiscal year
 The bonds were sold above par and brought 1oo.75. the S5o.ooo worth of bonds bringing s755.547 50. the s5o0.0o0 worth of bonds brought s50s,765 Other bidders for the bonds were the American Trust com pany. ,he Hibernia Bank and Trust com pany or New Orleans, Steiner Bros, on the $5oo'0o issue, and the Prevalent Saw ings Bank and Trust company of Cin- cinnati. Interest aecrues at the date of the delivery of the bonds
 Representatives of the other bidders were present and after the bid had been awarded declared the bid of the successful company remarkable in view of the pres ent condition of the bond market. Com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
PRESIDENT OF L.C.
 ENJOYS HIMSELF
c. H. Markham Spends Day on Golf Links and FOrgets
 Business Cares

After rollioking afternoon of golf at the Roebuck Springs Country club yesterday. President c. H. Markham of the Illinois Central last night was more enthusiastic than ever over Bir- mingham as an ideal city. Mir. Mark ham arrived yesterday from Savan- nah, and will leave today at 12:40 on the Seminole Limited for Chicago.
 MT. Markham stated there was no significance whatever to his visit here at this time, merely being on his way from Savannah to Chicago and he al- ways was such a booster of Birming ham that he took advantage of the trip to stop over here for day. While stating that of course business was in many respects unsatisfactory, MT Markham kept optimism to the front by referring to the fact that the com ing crops of the country appeared to be in especially good condition.
 MT. Markham was met at the train yesterday by a party of local friends and E. F. Stovall, general agent foi the Illinois Central here, and motored immediately to the golf links where the railroad presidents favorite sport was fndulged in until late in. the even. ing. Those In the party included Mir Stovall, Mir. Markham. Walker Percy W. W. Crawford, Ross c. Smith Charles F. DeBardeleben, E. w. Bar rett. A l. Fulenwider and others.
 President Markham was the dinner guest last night of MT. Barrett at his summer home, "Bracewood," on Shades mountain. He will make no inspec- tion of local properties but has some minor business details to attend to this morning before leaving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
PERSONAL

Herman Rich of the Sommer Tailoring company left yesterday for the eastern markets. After making his fall purchases
 he will spend his vacation in Atlantic City.
 The condition of Dr. R. V Mobley. who Underwent serious operation at Johns Hopkins hospital several days ago, is con-
 sidered very critical.
 Dr. F. P. Solomon will return Monday from Boston. where he has been attend
 ing surgical clinics for the past two
 weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
Organize Class Today

The organization of the beginners class in Spanish in the second series of les- sons to be given here by Dr. c. E. Conant at the Chamber of Commerce will take place this afternoon at the chamber offices at 5;30 o'clock. All persons desir1 ing to register are requested by Assistant Secretary Everett of the chamber to come to his office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

"I cannot understand why the work ing people or the small property owner should object to the increase of 50 cents in the tax rate. This increase only means an addition of 21 per cent to the total tax rate.
 Tt is not money thrown away. but is the best investment he can make, be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
An Anti-Suffragist's View

To the Editor of The Age-Herald In your issue of June 25 you printed an article which says:
 oThe opponents of votes for women who urge that women have no interests at stake in politics that the home is a her.
 medically sealed chamber through the walls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
PUTS FEATHER IN
 BIRMINGHAM'S CAP

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: Here is one that will put you ! ahead of Atlanta, and it is positive ly true:
 Sunday school teacher: Now, boys, who can tell me the name of town or city in which Christ was born?"
 Answer by Mike Smith: "Yes, sir, Birmingham"
 Has Atlanta ever claimed so much?
 Yours very truly,
 M. l.. SMITH S.--The above answer was given in Clover Presbyterian church a few Sundays ago. Clover, s. C., July IA, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

"As you will notice. this discontinues the police stations at West End. Wood lawn and North Birmingham. but will not materially decrease the effectiveness of the police department in these districts.
 ''The only serious decrease in effective ness will be caused by the substitution of the 12-hour system instead of the pres ent eight-hour system. This will seriously affect discipline, as you cannot expect men working 12 hours to give the same service as those working eight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

badly. and her hands brole out a little. Her feet goo very bad so that her toe- nails became festered and five of them came o6. The general appearance of the breaking out was pimples, and after breaking out would become infiamed and fester. It would catlso
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday in the office of the probate judge:
 $1225-Mrs. l.. F. Yerby and husband to R. M. Lynch: Lot 3S, block 45, North Birmingham Land companys second ad- dition to North Birmingham.
 s1500-Miss M. E. Johnston to Florence P. Hawkins, the west half of lot g. block l. J. H. Pools survey of the south half of the southwest quarter of section IS, township F. range west.
 $1750-B. F. Allen to T. c. Chappell, lots 6. : and 8, block 30. Gordon Heights sur vey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
ITCHING SKIN TROUBLE ON BODY
Feet Broke Out Badly. Became Inflamed. Caused Loss of
 Sleep. In } Weeks We'll.
HEALED BY CUTICURA SOAP AND OINTMENT

When our little girl was one month old she seemed to have an itching all over her body. Her feet commenced to break out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

cause of the cumulative effect of all taxes Is what gives stability and value to property. There is absolutely no req son why the man who doesn't pay any property taxes should object to it. be i. cause he, along with the small prop erty owner, Is receiving all the benefits from the conveniences the tax money furnishes.
 Besides this. the small property own CT pays very small proportion of the total increase. There are 21,500 taxpay- CTS in the city of Birmin gham. Thirty five per cent of this number assess property at less than $500; 19 per cent more assess between $500 and 5000.
 The man who assesses his property at $500 or under would not have to pay more than s2.50 year. The man who assesses at 5000 would only have to pay s5 year additional. This would leave the great bulk of the $500,00 ad- ditional coming from the 50 cents tax raise to be paid by the large corpora tions and the large property owners, and the people in moderate circum- stances would get the advantage of it all.
 Tn other words. the remaining 46 per cent of the taxpayers would have to put up about $400,000 against s10O, ,o00 of the B. per cent of small taxpayers. Therefore, it would be good business for the latter class to join in and whoop up the proposed increase from $1 to |S15O."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

loss of sleep for she would awake and cry.
 T got cake of Cuticura Soap and box or Cuticura Ointment. It was only about three weeks till she was well again :" tSigned) Mrs. Y. J. Spaulding. Alpharetta, Ga.. Feb. 15, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

one in old Birmingham and one at Ensley. Two of the sergeants will be very ac- tive men who will ride motorcycles and look after patrolmen working in Wood lawn. West End and North Birmingham. as well as the scouts working on the North and South Highlands.
 "The patrolmen are to be placed as fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
Sample Each Free by Mail

With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad- dress postcard ''Cuticura. Dent. IT. Doas ten." Sold throughout the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16

rms leaves the suDurbS, except Ems ley, without officers to look after the work of the patrolmen.
 Takes off all motorcycle men. leav- ing the residence section of old Bir- mingham without any day protection. and leaves no one to enforce laws and ordinances regulating motor vehicles.
 Takes off all bicycle scouts. leaving residence sections of old Birmingham without any protection at night
 Leaves wholesale houses on First avenue between Twenty-second and Twenty-fourth streets without any protection day or night.
 Leaves wholesale houses on Avenue A between Fourteenth and Sixteenth streets without any protection day or night.
 Tt will be impossible to cut detec- tive or plain clothes departments as petit crimes will increase and the pro- hibition laws are to be enforced
 "Very few arrests will be made as the men on the downtown beats pre- vent crime, but are called upon very seldom to make arrests. The scouts and motorcycle men make the arrests and are almost self sustaining from a monetary standpoint.
 Cripple Street Department
 "The street department will also be crippled as the failure to make arrests will cause falling off in the number of prisoners to work the streets.
 The failure of the police in not mak- ing arrests will not be caused by neg lect on their part, but on account of them committed
 DIrrCu,,r NO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
BEGIN WORK SOON
 ON INVITATION LIST
Over 1S,000 Blanks Have AL ready Been Called for by
 Wholesalers

Over 1S,0OO of the blanks which whole sale merchants are to use in requesting invitations be sent to their customers to come to the Alabama Merchants conven- ton August "A, 25 and 26, have been called for at the Chamber of Commerce offices and already compilation of the great invitation list has begun.
 Secretary Radcliffe stated yesterday he wanted to urge every wholesale merchant to fill out the blanks and return them at once, for any delay will greatly hamper the work of checking up Implications and preparing the long invitation list which is expected to total in all about 10000 names of Alabama retail merchants in every section of the state.
 As soon as this list is prepared the in- vitations to the convention will be for warded through the malls and a few days later the annual issue of The Ala bama Merchant, the association paper, will come off the press and be mailed
 Interest fin the convention is increas- ing with leaps and bounds, according to reports. Especially are the prospective delegates anticipating with pleasure tke trip to Lock F down the Warrior river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-16
Plans for Police Force

The two police budgets follow:
 BUDGET NO. 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18
FLY TRAPS TO
USE IN THE CRUSADE

Particular interest in the fly cam
Daign has been taken by the children
at the Twenty-ffth street PLAY grounds
Following is list Of those who. work
ing under the direction of Miss Fries
tat director of the grounds. made fly
traps for use iu the crusade
Kenneth Pheuninger, Adrian John
son. Joseph Boeuitz. Kenneth Rankin.
Louis sersig, Elmer Olsen. James Pow
ers. George Paaske. John Thorpe. Al
bert CHM. Francis Bredar. Robert
Reese. VIII Fender Opal Crum. Pearl
Anderson. Mary Scbyeens. Fred CaJy-
ns. Ferda Thorp. Raymond Russ. WH-
bert Me-lain. Marion Lewis, Laura
C0rsiglia. EmiaI DeLoose. Jack hurry,
Phil DeFriese. Frank Blanche Matilda
Kali Josephine wynn Anna Marks.
Veronica Garfield. Catherine Bredar.
Loretta hurry Ruth DUHning. Gussie
Goldberg, James Lttue. Georgia Schaf-
still. TerHelda Meyers Louise Brest0u.
Rose Eutf. Peter Toss. Mary CARRIER.
Alice WIsderkahr. Eugene Thonn. Milo
TaEman. James Cavanauah. Frank Bro
dsr. Arthur Silvermau Mae Lewis. Dil-
bert Edgar Tom Davis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18
HOTEL MEN OPEN
ANNUAL MEETING
500 Delegates Of Northwestern Ass0.
citation Gatber at Davenport for
Three Days.

The opening session Of the conyeu-
ton Of the Northwestern Hotel Mems.
association was held this morning at
the new Blackhawk hotel Davenport
at II O'Clock when Mayor Alfred C.
Mueller made the address of welcome.
Response was given by Charles Klaus.
jamestown, n. d. president Of the as
s0ciauoR. AT noon nearly 500 dele
gates from states covered By the or
ganization had registered at the
BlacknaWk and the attendance is the
largest in years At 1890 Dutch
lunch was rendered The visitors at Ho-
tel Davenport. This afternoon the Ia
dies are being entertained At the Out
ing club. The business meeting open
I'd at 1880 this afternoon ana adjourn
me1t taken at for an auto ride
Through the rrt-ciries.
Tomorrow the business sessions will
be resumed ar ? O'Clock. adfournlug at
y for q buffet lunch at the Black
hawk After another business session
in the afternoon tine official banquet
will he held Friday morning. At IL
o'clock the visitors will enjoy a river
cutting on the steamer Sidney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18

Whether your trouble is Seiatica,
IumbaEo or the dreaded ArdcuIar
Rheumatism, the answer is the same.
You must treat Il through the blood.
That is The only wa~ to rid the svs-
TEN Of uric acid. purify the blood and
revitaIize the nerves. If the blood is
freed from Impurities, rheumatism
must 20. This III short is the exact
knowledge gained by the research lab
oratories Of the &. 8. s. Co, IN ATTAIN
ia. There tests have been made for
ffrv= years. They know what Rheu-
matism is They know thar 5. S. S,
the remarkable D:ocd tonic, which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18


Notice is hereby gwen to all persons
interested. that the city council Of
Rock Island, Ill. having ordered that
a ten inch Waterman be laid on Mil
street from q point goo feet south Of
Fifteenth avenue to the north line Of
avenue. the ordinance for
the same being on file in the Office Of
The city clerk Of said city and having
applied 10 the county court Of Rock Is
land county. Illinois, for an assessment
Of the cost or said improvement accord
ing TO benefits. said assessment being
payable in six tnstallments. each bear
ing interest al the rate Of FIVE yer cent
per annum. and an assessment there
for having been made and returned 70
said court. the final hearing thereon
will be had On the 31st day Of August
A. D. 1915, al the hour Of 8 o'clock d.
m. or as soon thereafter as the bust
ness of the court will permit
All persons desiring. may file objec-
lions in said court. before said dag.
and may appear on the hearing and
make their defense.
Dated Rock Island Illinois. AuR. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18

S. E. NcHard has returned to his
home in Houston. Texas, after maxi
ing an extended visit with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs William McHard
Mrs. Elmira Ballard and grandson,
Maurice Ballard Of JOY. we're guests
az the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. Smith
Tuesday
Samuel and Hugh Marks Of Keiths-
burg spent Sunday at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs D. L. Murphy.
Mr. and Mrs. J A Powers and
daughter went TO Joy Saturday to
visit Mrs. Powers. mother, Mrs. r J.
Small and other relatives
Mrs Frank Lemon Of Joy came Mon
day 30 visit her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
f. Hawkin son
Miss Edna HackmaH returned 10 her
home in Burlington. Iowa, Monday af-
ter making few days visit at the
hone of T. r Sheats
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18
SHERRARD.

Fred Foster left for KincaId. III
Tuesday where he has secured em-
ploymeHt
The farmers are taking advantage
Of the fine days for threshiDg and put
ting up hay.
Quite a number attended the Odd Eel
lows and Rebekahs' picnic at AIedo
last Saturday.
Miss Mabel Martin returned 10 her
home in Rock Island last Friday after
10 days visit with relatives and
friends
William Allen and family Of Viola
visited at the home Of Mrs. Allen s
father, Thomas Davis
Henry Hutton Of Carbon Cliff came
Monday for his sister. Mrs Mills, who
had been visiting with her sister. Mrs
Henry Rhode for q week.
Mrs. Robert Ransom and children re
turned home Monday after four weeks
visit with her parents, Mir and Mrs.
Amos Mueller. She also visited in
Alexis for a week. Mr.. Ransom came
Sunday and accompanied them home.
Mrs. D. A. DanieIson and son Arthur
Of Moline visited with her son and
brother Ed Dantelson and wife last
week
Thomas Ash and wife and Mr.. Ash's
sister, Mrs. Mary Norwood Of Topeka,
KAN are visiting with their sister,
Mrs John Greer.
Mrs. Vance Sherrard and Mrs Err
nest sherrard were tri-city shoppers
"Wednesday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18
EMPLOYEES SHARE
IN FIRM PROFITS
A. &. Abraham, Moline Candy Manu-
lacturer- Announces New Plan
of Operation,
BENEFIT AFTER YEARS WORN


Employees who have worked for at
least two years for A g Abraham.
Moline candy manufacturer, are to be
given pro rata share in the profits
of the concern, under a new plan of
operation which has just been adopted.
IT is proposed to have an expert ac~
c0untant annually 60 over the books
of the company TO apporti0n the
amount of money among the workers.
The proposition came as com
piete surprise to the employees, being
explained on an excursion Saturday al
teruoon when they were guests Of the
company a. Woodward's Grove Fol
lowing a baseball game between the
factory men and the Office force. a
buffet luncheon was served and then
Mr., Abraham introduced Mr.. Hen
dersou. who had been authorized 70
explain the profit sharing plan, which
the employer had evolved. which pre-
vided that employees of two years
standing be given a portion Of the
profits Of the concern, in addition to
their wages, over and above a reas-
enable rate on the amount actually in
vested in the business
In Mind for Several Years.
Mr.. Abraham stated that he had had
the idea in mind for several years and
had waited until he had found plan
which would be fair both 70 his EN-
pl0yes and himself and would slim
ulate d desire on the part Of all EN-
pIoyes for greater efficiency. which he
felt would prove mutually advautaE-
eous The announcement was greeted
with cheers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18

tors If there was anything ] could
take to help me and they said there
Was nothing that they knew Of. I am
thankful for such q good medicine and
w. always give it the highest praise. p
Mrs. C. H. GRIFFITH, 1858 Constant
st. Cleveland, Ohio.
Haa9rer. Pa.-ssI suffered from fe-
male trouble and the pains were so bad
ar times thar I could not sit down. The
Co--0r advised q severe operation but
my husband got me Lydia E. Pinzham 5
Vegetable Compound and / experienced
great relief in a short time. Now feel
Bike b new person and can do hard
day work. and not mind it. What joy
and happiness tits TO be well once more.
am always ready and willing TO speak
good word for the Compound. IT 3irs-
ADA WIT. BOB Walnut St, Hanover, Pa
II there are any complications yoR
aa aat understand write 10 Lydia Z.
PlHAham Medicine Co. (c0niidentia0
lYun.uass. Your letter viii he openeds
read and answered by woman and
held in strict confidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18
State of Illinois. Rock Island county

State of Illinois. Rock Island county
ss.-
In the county court of said county
To the August term. a. D. 1915.
WARRANT NO. 30S.
Notice is hereby given to all per
sons interested. that the board of local
improvements Of the city Of Rock Is
land. ILL.,. has Sled in the county court
Of Rock Island a certificate of the cost
of the improvement entitled in said
court. In Re Petition of the city Of
Rock Island to assess the cost Of lay
ing a Waterman on Ninta-and-one-hal
and Tenth streets from Eighteenth TO
Twentieth avenues ard said ceriH-
cate also shows the court costs. the
amount Of accrued interest. and tae to-
tai amount Of said assessment, and
said certificate also states that the said
Improvement conforms substantially TO
the requirements Of the original ordi-
nance for the construction Of the same
as required by law and that final hear
ing on said certificate Will be had on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18

the 20tb day Of August. A. D. 1915. at
. O'Clock d. M. or as soon thereafter
as the business OF the court viii per
init. All persons desiring NAV ME Oh
5ecHons in said court before said day
and may appear at the hearing and
make their defense.
Dated this 18th day Of August A. ID.
1915.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-18

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undergo ain opera
uon but the first
BIO title 7 took Of
Lydia T. Pinkham 8
Vegetable Com
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the pains 10 by side
and 7 continued it's
use until i became
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