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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-24
EXPRESSED IN JACkSON'S EFFORTS TO RE- OPEN JEFFERSON COUNTY BANk-T0 HAVE ANOTHER MEETING

Expressing every confidence in A E. Jackson and associates and a determina- tion to stand squarely behind them in their efforts to reorganize the Jefferson County Savings bank, permanent organi- zation of the depositors of the bank was effected at a meeting held last night at the city hall. Owing to the conflicting statements in the press as to the date of the meeting, no business beyond the cleo tion of officers and the expressions of confidence was taken. A meeting will be called by the chairman for next week, at which every resident depositor of the bank will be asked to be present.
 The meeting last night was held in the armory of the city hall and was attended by about 300 depositors. R. M Jenkins of the Jenkins Lumber company called the meeting to order and stated it's pur- pose. MT. Jenkins said that there was some confusion as to the date when the depositors' meeting would be held, as two dates had been mentioned but that he was gratifed to see such a representa- tive gathering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-24
NO AGREEMENT YET ON THE REFERENDUM
 FOR NEXT MONDAY
tContinued from Page Five)

passage that it will not become operative until adopted by the vote of the people at a legal election to be provided for in said bill.
 The delegation is moved more readily to agree to the proposal on account of the fact that there is no authority of law for the referendum which has been called for next Monday, ana there is no pro- vision for the registration of voters. nor can there be any penalty for the making of false returns. nor can the many restric- tions and prohibitions which have been bound by experience to be necessary sto insure fair elections be made applicable to your proposed referendum. The legis- lative delegation Is firmly of the opinion that any election by the people upon so important a subject should be held under the sanctions and penalties of the law. Please acknowledge receipt of this let ter. Yours very truly,
 THOMAS J. JUDGE,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-24

press themselves regarding the merits of off the election unless assured that your delegation would stand in the way of all
 legislation contemplated by anyone which would affect in substantial fashion local government. provided that such legisla- ton does not contain provision under which, before it's operation, the voters of cities of population greater than 100000 would be given the right through an cleo tfon, to accept or reject such legislation insofar as it would affect them.
 Tn your letter of this morning, In which you give certain assurances pro- vided we nullify the ordinance calling fo. the referendum, you declare that you have no desire to change the form of govern. ment in Birmingham without giving the citizens the right of expressing them selves regarding the subject We are con- vinced that you are sincere However, the delegation gave no assurance that ii would oppose all legislation of whatever source and character which would in sub stantial manner affect the government of Birmingham, unless said legislation might contain provisions for a reference to the people of Birmingham The influence of the Jefferson county delegation in the leg lslature is so great that against its oppo- sition no government bill, local or gen eral, could be enacted into law unless it contained a provision under which such legislation would not effect cities Of l0OOo0 population without it's reference to the people of such cities for approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-24
STEEL CORPORATION GROWS MORE ACTIVE lngOt Capacity Will Be
 Increased PRICES ARE UPWARD Big War Orders and Good Domestic Trade Improving Conditions
 in Iron and Steel

Cleveland, O, June 23.-( Special )-The Iron Trade Rievew tomorrow will say:
 Activities of United States Steel corpor- ation are steadily increasing. It's plants are now running at slightly under S5 per cent of ingot capacity, which will be aug mented by additions now planned, includ- ing resumption at North Sharon plant of Carnegie Steel company and the colum- bus works Bookings of corporation are keeping ahead of it's heavy shipments. Good reports also come from leading inde- pendents. Foreign inquiry for rails is still heavy and there is good prospect of clos ing at least 100000 tons. Trend of prices of leading products. especially shapes, plates and bars is upward, although there are still some irregularities. As ilustrat- ing tendency to ask higher prices for fu- ture delivery the quoting of $1.3O Pitts burg for LOGO tons for municipal bridge at St. Louis by a leading company may be cited Delivery of this steel would extend well into next year. Several Youngstown manufacturers have ad- vanced quotations for prompt and future delivery of bilets and sheet bars.
 Prices Higher
 Movement toward higher prices on ma chine tools has become more general and is having affect of checking railroad buy ing. Santa Fe, after closing for a few light lathes, has withdrawn remainder of it's inquiry. The French government is inquiring for large number of lathes and milling machines estimated to be about 1000 each, and Italy Is asking for 800 lathes. These and other foreign inquiries are not receiving much attention on ac- count of manufa cturers being booked to capacity for three four months. Plac- ing of orders for mill equipment for man. ufacture of steel bars by Youngstown Sheet and Tube company marks another step in progress of that company which has been rapid in recent years.
 Railroads in the United States have been ordering somewhat more freely and further buying by Russia and other for eign countries is in prospect. Receivers for the Rock Island have ordered 400o steel underframe box cars, and the Lake Superior and Ishpeming. which recently placed an order for 300 freight cars has closed contract for 406 ore cars. At Cleve- land inquiries have appeared from the New York Central for 10,750,000 bolts, 5000 tons of plates, 750 tons of shapes and 250 tons of bars. The Lake Erie and Vest ern is in the market for 23S,000 bolts and 40 tons of nuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-24

The Southern Bell Telephone company has begun extensive improvements in .Gadsden. New cables wiN be laid and a total of about s15,0oO will be spent E. D. Henthorn, general superintendent of con struction, is in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-24
Senator Judges Answer


 Senator Judge replied to the foregoing as follows:
 Hon George B. Ward, Hon. James Weathery, Birmingham, Ala.
 "Gentlemen: Your vague, indefinite and uncertain letter received. You alone called this referendum, and you alone have the right to revoke the call. MT. Percy suggested that a referendum be included in the bill. Pursuant to this sug gestion you took the matter up with Mir. Weakley and myself and after confer ence with the delegation we agreed to insert clause in the bill that the bill would not become operative until adopted by the people of this city I made this agreement in good faith. and pledge my word to the people of this city that it shall be carried out It is a matter of absolute indifference to me whether you call off this referendum or not, have never heard before that any agreement was made that you should cell referen- dunn. If you had, as you We're requested to do, included in this election the ques- tions which should have been suomftted, the city manager plan would not now be giving you any trouble. as 1t would be settled by the people in this election.
 "Regardless of what you do with your referendum, il is my purpose that no ma terial change shall be made in the city government until submitted to the people. Yours truly, THOMAS J. JUDGE"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-24

A. C. Lewis. aged B years. died at 5:9U o'clock this morning of heart failure. He made his home with his brother-in-law, R. C. Conner. on Turrentine avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-24
Willing to Repeal Ordinance

''In your answer to this note give as- surance to the above effect, and, because of the fact that 1t would be infinitely better, where possible, to hold legal rather than an extra legal election, we would be willing to repeal the ordinance under which the referendum of June 2S is scheduled to be held. That you failed to give such assurance in your original letter, we attribute to an unintentional error because you write the Jefferson county delegation does not desire to make any change in the form of government of the city of Birmingham, against the wishes of a majority of the voters, and because we have not lost sight of the fact that as representatives of the peo- pie of Birmingham, you of necessity have their best interests close to your heart Your immediate reply will be appre- ciated. Yours very trluly,
 GEORGE R. WARD.
 .TANJIrC JTATIIERT.Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-24

News was received here today of the death at Collinsville, DeKalb county, of Charles E. Russell, aged S2 years, and one of the oldest and most highly respect ed residents of north Alabama. His death was due to advanced age.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14

In accordance with plans submitted
~ ana approved by said department.;
Provided. That no rights in tho
public streets shall be considered
waived by this permission. which is
granted expressly ON tho condition
that said lamp posts and all obstruc-
tions In connection Herewith shall
be removed At any time when 30 d.
rectsd by the Common Council; and
further
Provided. Thst said permit issued
by tho Department or Public Works
10 granted with the distinct under
standing that In the event OF the
Charter being amended In such man
ner ~ VIII provide for tho ievying
or q fee to DC hereafter determined
upon. for the occupancy OF public
property. that the grantee viii pay
said Zee provided for In said act, and
that said grantee does hereby bind
himself thereanto and accept said
permit on the conditions hereby inn
possd
Adopted as follows
Yeas--Ald. Allan. Ashe. Barnett.
Bell. Burton. Case. CranshG Dill.
Ellis. Field. Freiwald, Gilman. Guth-
ard. Hindle, JakeL keating. .kochcr,
Krin.mel, kronk, Kunz. Lem y
Lodge. MOVIE. owen. Richert. Robin
son. Rollo. Rutter. schemansky.
Schultz. Starkey. stefnnowski, Thomp-
son. Vernon. WarteIl Wenzel. a. r..
Wilson. w. j. Wilson. Wing. link,
Zo.ller. and the President-42
Nays-NOne.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
Ways and Means.

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlcmen;--Your committee on
Ways and Means, to whom was refer
red tho resolution OF Aid. lIindlc, pre-
scented at session held July 3. 1919.
81, G. &. y. ilsD, requesting an APP
preparation 10 he used for the cut
ting and disposal OF weeds through
out the City, respectfully report we
have had the same Uuder considcra-
tion and recommend ttat said resoiu p
ton DO concurrcd in and offer the fol-
lowing resolution to that end.
Respectfully submitted.
cHAS. ". BUTTON,
ROBERT w. RITTER.
JOHS e. LODGE.
GODFREY FRElWALD.
JACOB Gt-THARD,
WIN. y. ZoELLER.
Accepted. and on leave, the follow
Ing resolution was offered.
Ry Aid. Burton:
Resolved. Tha. the City Controller
be and he is hereby authorized ana
directed to appropriate the sum OF
St,SOo.o 90 out of the Contingent Fund
for the purpose OF cutting and dis
posing OF weeds throughout the city
Adopted IN follows,
Yeas--Ald. Allan. Ashr. Barnett.
Bell Burton. Case. cranshaw. Dill.
ELLIS, Field. Fveiwald. Gilman. Guth-
ard. Hirdie; IakrL keatlng. kocher'
soa. RoiIo. Rn,ter. Schemansky.
Schultz. Starkey. Etefanowsbi. Thomp-
son. Vernon. wartcE. Weuzei. y i
Wtlyon. W ]. Wilson. Wing. link.
zociicr. and the President--4-
NaNA--Nnnt.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
DETROIT TIMES

Resolved. That the contract enter
ed into by the Recreation Commits
sion with Michigan Builders supply
SS.Ss, or smokeisss lump coal al U.it
per ton be, and the same 10 hereby
approved and confirmed; and be II
Resolved, That the contract en-
tered into by the Recreation Commits
sion with jos. Wuellner. Jr., for furn-
ishing soap pressed In Clara Bath
House die at ti.oo per gross OF one
hereby approved and confirmed; and
be II further
Resolved, hat the contract en-
tered into by the Recreation Commits
for 1890 linear feet cypress--as-
sorted sizes at s3o3.45. and si0 linear
feet hemlock-aEsorted sizes at $685.
30. be and the same II hereby APP
proved and confirmed, and be II
Resolved. That the contract entered
into with Crowley Bros. for cambria
:Sth I'd, cheese eloth .o31 yd.. silk
NV Ss% s ssSs'g PIN. ga pS ks, Sc Ss'a ani
the same is hereby approved and con-
Armed; and be It further
tered into with Burnham. stoepei &
Go. for Saline at 10 yd.,, be and the
frmed;, and be II further /.
hesoiNeu, mat the contract cntereu
into with Edison, Moore & Co for
plain silkoline at .o7ls yd... tarlatanc
.O7H yd., and thread at Al doz. spools
De and the same 10 hereby approved
and confirmed; and be IL further
Resolved. That the contract entered
into with Beecher, Peck and Lewis
for crayon at 40 dozen. paste Jars
40 dozen. glue tubes rs dozen. paint
boxes sl2S dozen. wire flowers II
per 100 yards. wrapping paper $500
per 100 sheets. bristol board $3.50 per
100 sheets. crepe paper .o3 roll and
tissue paper at OF quire. be and the
same Is hereby approved and con-
hrmed.
Adopted as follows:
feas--Ald Allan, Ashe. Barnett.
Bell Burton Case. Cranshaw. Dill.
Ellis. Field. Freiwald. Gilman. Guth-
ard. Hindle. Jakel, Heating. Kocher,
Krimmel, kronk. Kunz. Lempke.
Lodge, Nowc. owen. Richert. Robin y
son. Rollo. Rutter, Schemansky.
| Schultz, Starkey, Stefanowski, Thomp-
son. Vernon. Wartell, Wenzel. a. F.
Wilson. w. j. Wilson. Wing. link.
Zoeiler. and the President-42.
4 NaNR-NDnT
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14

ment of equal rights with other citi-
Gems. This In especially true OF vis-
itors TO our city from all parts OF
tho country WIN como 10 Detroit In
modstions with the accompanying
requisites enjoyed Dy other nvsteiriss
Wal be aceoraed tnen. Failure 10
grant tho aforesaid license practice
ally denies the eolered race the op-
white population, There 10 no other
hotel accommodations for coiored
OF our citizenship. They pay taxes,
tam Socially l"u and 1ratsrnaliy visiers
TO our city and as before recittd,
simply desire the maintenance of q
hotel where they may be privileged
20 mingle and avail themselves Of the
rights not now accorded. Your COM
mittee. therefore, In view OF the con-
ditions herein related. believes that a
liquor license should be granted to
the applicant, w. Sherwood Smell. for
ommend THAT your Honorable Body
concur in the adoption OF this report.
Respectfully submitted.
JACOB GU'fHARD.
ELMER ID. CASE,
W. III. G.. HINDLE.
The vote was takeh on the adop-
tion of the report which motion pre-
vailed as follows:
p, Ysas1 al. Allan; Ashe; Barnet
Field, Freiwald. Guthard, Hindle.
Lempke. Lodge, Nowc. owen. Richert.
Robinson, Rollo. Rutter, schemansky.
M S!sfssGw x T. w Thomp' % w wnr.s
Wing. link. Zoeller and the Presi-
Nays-Ald. Burton. Gilman. Krim-
mel. kunz, Schultz. starkey Vernon
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14

To the Honorable the Common Council.
Gentlemen - Your Committee on
Streets, to whom was referred the Pc
tition of William III. klug (i56D for
the cancellation OF sidewalk as
sessment respectfully report we have
had the same under consideration
and after consulting with the Com
missioner OF Public Works. recon-
mend that said petition be denied.
Respectfully submitted.
MAURICE j. kEATING.
JAMES CRANSHAW.
EDWARD BARNETT.
ELMER ID. CASE.
JOHN l.. JAkEL
JULIUS l.. kRlMMEL.
Accepted and adopted.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
Parks and BouIevards.

To the Honorable the Common Council.
Gentlemtn-Your committee on
Parks and Boulevards to whom was
referred communication from the
Yards. relative to request by the
Social Service club, TO place at their
disposal tho sum N $500. 90 which
was appropriated and placed In
and Boulcvards. for the purpose OF
paying carfare OF mothers with
babies, respectfully report we have
had the same under consideration.
and can sec no objection to the Com
missioner supplying said club with
in worthy cases. but your committee
are OF the opinion that all Public
money should be spent only upon a
voucher che; approyed BY ,s Department
the following res olution:
Respectfully submitted.
ALEXANDER DILL
GEO. II. ELLIS.
JULIUS l. XRIMMEI.
JOHN T.. JAKEI.
RosERT W. RurrER,
HERMAN SCHULTZ.
Accepted. and on leave. the follow
ing. resolution was offered by Aid.
Resolved: That the Commissioner
of Parks and Bouievards he. and he
Is hereby requested TO approve all
vouchers presented that are to be
charged against the sum OF $500.
which was appropriated June 1, 1915
81. c. c. p. 962) for the purpose OF
paying carfare of mothers with
babies TO and from Belle Isle during
the summer.
Adopted as follows:
Yeas--Ald. Allan. Ashe. Barnett.
Bleil. Burton, Case. Cranshaw. Dill,
Els. Field. Freiwald, Gilman. Guth-
ard. Hindle, Jakel Keating, .Kocher.
Krimmel. kronk, Kunz. Lempke.
Lodge. Nowc. Owen. Richert. Robin
son. Rollo. Rutter, Schemansky.
con. Vernon. warteil. WenzeL A, r.
Wilson, w. ]. Wilson. Wing, link.
Zoeller, and the President-42.
Naye-None
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
Streets.

To the Honorable the Common Council
Gentlemen--Your Committee on
streets to whom was referred the
communication from the Department
OF Public Works transmitting "A pro-
posal for furnishing Ligonier granite
block. respectfully report We have
had the same under confederation nd
find that Booth a. Flynn are lowest
bidders for furnishing granite block
at S215 per so. sd. Your committee
being satisfied that the Dad submit l.
ted is reasonable. recommend that the
resolution presented by Aid Heating
at a session held June %. 1915 g. g.
G., y losO-SD approving and con-
firming the contract entered into 10y
the aforesaid lowest bidder be
adopted.
Respectfully submitted.
MAURICE >. N EATtNG,
JAMES CRANSHAW.
EDWARD BARNETT
ELMER ~. CASE,
JOHN L. jake.
JULIUS l. KEIMMEL
Accepted and adopted as follows:
f.as-Ald Allan, Ashe. Barnett.
bleil, burton. Case, Cranshaw. Dill.
Ellis. Field. Freiwald. Gilman. Guth-
ard, Hindle. Jakel. Heating, kocher.
krimmel. kronk. kunz, Lempke,
lodge, Nowc. Owen, Richert Robin
son. Roilo, Rutter, schemanskv.
schultz. Starkcy. stefanowski. Thomp-
son. Vernon. Wartell, Wenzel. a. r.
Zoeller. and the President--i2.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
cctl hliN Shnmlttet.
JAMES CRANSHAW,
EDWARD BARNETT,
II n rssyIs
Streets.

To the Honorable the Common Council
Gentlemen-Your Committee or
n.,s,, 10 Whom was referred the
permission to install combination
gasoline system and lighting post ir
front OF 2se Cass avenue; and OF "
~ Underill t...;) for permission &c
install combination gasoline systerr
and lighting post I'm front OF 2ls2
West Jefferson avenue, respectf,,lIy
report we have had the same under
consideration and seeing no objection
thereto, recommend that said pcti-
tons be granted and the adoption OF
the following resolutions.
Respectfully submitted.
JAMES CRANSiIAw,
ELMER -. CASE
JOHN l. JAKE1.
JULIUS L. KRTMMEL
Accepted. and on leave. the follow.
Ing resolutions were offered:
BY Aid. Cranshaw:
Public Works be and is hereby a,,.
thorixed and directed to issue n per.
init TO The Stoepel Co. to install com
bination gasoline discharge system
ana lighting post near curb In front
Provided, That said work shall he
performed under the supervision OF
the Department OF PAs,,ic Works. and
In accordance with plans submitted
Provided. That no rights in the
public streets shall be considered
waived by this permission. which ID
granted expressly on the condition
and lighting post and all obstruc'
tionr In connection Herewith shall
be removed at any SINE when so d.
rected by the Common Council; and
BY the Department OF Public wo sqkc
10 granted with the distinct under
standing that In the event or the
Charter being amended in such man
er fee % hefea Gt the seylns q
upon, for the occupancy Of public
properly. that the grantee will pay
said fee provided for In said act, and
that ssid grantee does hereby bind
permit on the conditions hereby I'm.
posed.
Laid on table one week.
TWENTY-NINE COUNCIL .Farrin
Resoived, That the Department of
Public Works be and IL hereby
authorized and directed TO issue a
permit to w. b. underill 10 Install
combinat'cn gasoline DISCHARGE sys.
front of e1s2 west Jefferson avenue.
Provided. That said work shall be
performed under the supervision OF
the Department OF Public Works. and
TO and approved by said Department:
Provided That no rights in the
public streets shall be considered
waived BY this permission. which ID
granted sra, cd expressly s,;ly. on the condition
and lighting post and all obstruc-
lions In connection Herewith shril
,setsd BY the common Council; and
Provided. That said permit issued
" the Department Of Public Works
10 granted with the distinct under
standing that In the event OF the
Charter 6sine amended In ouch man.
Of fee 20 Be hereafter determined
upon, FOR the occupancy Of public
property. that the grantee will pay
said fec provided for In said act,
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
Streets.

To the Honor able the Common Council:
Gentlemen - Your Committee on
streets. to whom was referred the pc
titions OF r. A. Schneider N92l) Tor
permission TO construct drop ladder
and canopy on the Ferdinand street
side OF theater located at 3+7-51 DIX
avenue: OF John Schmittke n Bros.
0s66) for permission to construct nve
ornamental lamp posts At curb along
side OF building located on northeast
corner OF Park and Henry streets. re-
spectfuIly report we have had the
same under consideration and seeing
no objection thereto. recommend that
adoption OF the following resolutions.
Respectfully submitted.
MAURICE J. HEATING.
JAMES CRANSHAW.
EDWARD BARNETT.
ELMER u. CASE.
JOHN L. JAkEL
JULIUS l.. KRJMME14
Accepted and on leave the follow
ing resolutions were offered:
Resolved. That the Department of
Public Works be and IL hereby au-
thorized and directed TO issue . per-
init TO r. a. Schneider to construct
platform arop . isadsr AND n ,h canopy 2
dinand street side OF theater located
at 3tT-51 Dix avenue, provided the
plans are approved by the Depart
ment OF Butl0tnGe,
performed under the supervision Of
the Department OF Public Works. and
In accordance with plans submitted to
and approved by said department.:
pubic TS' Streets h :s. 10 sh eon.d. ssS
waived by this permission. which is
granted expressly on the condition
that eaid platform. drop ladder and
canopy and all distractions In con-
| haI kA
ct any time when 80 directed by the
Common Council: and further
P, S red, That "a T., ;siS sIsm,. I:susa
,. ndsned that in nj a.. :s."' OF p' th.
Charter being amended In such man
OF fee TO Sc hereafter determined
upon: for n: occupancy Of public
s. p scs sss os s al. ala ssi
bind himself thereuntc and accept
said permit on the conditions hereby
Adopted a. follows,
Bell. Burton, Case, cranshav. Dill,
5 rIm m,9d'k r s.Ssl kk; sss . SsSs::
ron. Rsiic, nuttSp, Schsmansky.
sen. vsr sss!.s w.rss'i %.n..i nSm
Wilrcn, W. ,. Wilson, Wing, link
Zoeiier. ana the President-li
Naye--None
BY Aid. Heating:
Received That the Department Of
Public Works b. and 10 hereby au.
thorised and directed 20 issue . per-
NIT 10 John echmittko 10 construct
flve ornamental lamp pcsts, three on
PaIs And twc on HsnrZ street q
on the northeast corner Of fark ana
Hsnry stessta;
,er}eSmsS un9sr a: s M1ss s1s
the Deoavtment Of Public Works. and