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CIVIC LEAGUE OF WESTEND MEETS Name Committee to Apply for Franchise ANOTHER CAR LINE Citizens Anxious to Secure Line From Fairview Through West End. Form a Park Association. Want Depot Changed The West End Civic league held a busy meeting last evening in which a commit tee was named to apply for a franchisee construct a branch car line connecting the West End line at Berney station with the South Ensiey line at Fairview, a peti tion to have the location of the passenger station of the Alabama Great Southern railroad cam pan y changed, a park asso ciation organized and several other Im portant’matters brought up and discussed. In the absence of W. C. Gewin, presi dent; R. D. Coffman was ejected chair man and J. Wiley Logan was appointed secretary; J. B. Coyle, chairman of the committee, to confer with the officials of the Birmingham, Ensiey and Bessemer Railway company in reference to con structing a track through West End, re ported and asked for more time to take the matter up, which was granted. Ruffin A. Smith addressed the league with reference to a franchise from West . End to Fairview and proposed that with the co-operation of the Civic league he would apply for a franchise at his own expense and would transfer said franchise to whatever company would guarantee the construction of the said line within the shortest time. On motion, C. E. Os ment and J. T. Chamblee were appointed to mako application with Air. Smith for the franchise. They will make formal application to the commissioners as soon as the survey has been outlined. The following resolution was unanimous ly adopted: "Be it resolved, That the Civic league of West End does hereby petition the commissioners of the city of Birmingham to use their best efforts to have the passenger station of the Ala bama Great Southern Railway company in West End removed from the foot of Ely ton street to the foot of Pfcplar street." On motion of W. H. Tharpe that a park improvement, association of ladies be ap pointed to co-operate with the Civic league for the purpose of extending and improving the parks, the following ladies were appointed: Mrs, T. G. McGaliee, Mrs. A. J. Garner. Mrs. W. C. Gewin, Mrs. G. H. Sellers. Mrs. C. M. Allen. Mrs. M. C. Schoolar, Mrs. L. S. Selman, Mrs. Nesbit Hambaugli, Mrs. E. W, Ellis, Mrs. H. Murphy, Mrs. John F. Beard, other ladies to be appointed as soon as their consent is given. The meeting was well attended and many other matters of interest to the citizens of West End were# discussed. Another meeting will be held this week. HARDING VISITS CIVIC CHAMBER New President's First Official Visit. Will Begin Selection of His Stand ing Committees This Week President W. P. G. Harding of the Chamber of Commerce paid ids first of ficial visit to the chamber as its presi dent yesterday afternoon wnere ne re mained from 2:30 to 3:15 o'clock. It was announced on Mr. Harding’s behalf that beginning the first of this week he will give liis personal attention to the selec tion of the personnel of the standing committees for the coming year. Before the committees are announced the consent of all the members on the committees will have been obtained that they would serve. Mr. Harding desires as his appointees on the standing com mittees men who are willing to be on the committees, ami Vho will devote much time to the fulfillment of the duties as committeemen. It is expected that all the standing com mittees w ill be announced within the next 30 days. -- THE VANDERBILT HOTEL 34th St. Kant at Park Are. 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I bought a bottle and be gan taking it; within 24 hours it gave nto relief: in two .lays I was able to : walk without assistance: at the end of m week 1 was able to go back to my old loh. I can say by the help of the Lord *uur medicine saved my life. Yours truly, tHignedi G. L. BROWN. 6313 Lee Ave, East Lake, Ala. Colehicura Is guaranteed to cura the most complicated cases of rheumatism. Price 50e and $1-P0 the bottle or six bottles for *5.00. with our written guar antee to euro or money refunded. At all ^ first class drug stores. Patton-Pope Drug Co. BOLE ll VNlFAtTlREHB son X. mtk street Birmingham. Ala Mall US your order. We deliver by parcel poit. How Zcb Rudolph Managed to Get Out a Paper With the Odds Against Him w** „ By CHARLES H. MAXDY There are many notable instances of men who have risen to prominence in the affairs of the state and nation who can ami do- boast of being at oik; time in their career a newspaper man. You will notice we say "at one time in their career" they followed the newspaper game. If we notice a little further we will find that the rise to prominence aforesaid began "after" they had sidetracked that exacting and somewhat precarious profession. for while a newspaper career offers many a sparkling inducement to the man who , decides to follow it with, of course, 1 Lfc* VvJispensible consent of the city editor, it is at the sacrifice of an even life and the renunciation of regu lar communion with the couch, not to mention an unequivocal farewell to future financial affluence, for lew in the game receive salaries sufficient to support an automobile after paying bourd or household expenses. Yet the game has its recompenses. As some one has said, "A newspaper man is the only fellow' in the world with a $10 a week salary that can dine with a millionaire and get away with It." If the newspaper man will quit at the right time there is not the slightest doubt but that his experience as a "news scout" will be of material advantage to him. no matter what line of endeavor ho may thereafter fol low. Among the many successful profes sional men of Birmingham who at one time were "in the game" is Zebulon T ltudulph, the wc*li known attorney. Years ago—how many we dare not say ^or Zeb is still a bachelor—he was the youthful editor of the Hayneville Citizen, a weekly paper of great im portance in that neck of the woods. ^ . Not only was Zebulon T. the editor but he was also publisher, business man ager, advertising solicitor, reporter, pressman and printer's “devil.’’ In oth er words, he was the whole cheese. Zeb was barely 20 years of ago at the time, but with the audacity of youth he mixed in politics editorially and otherwise. He wrote articles that were intended to settle all the vexed political and other important problems that were confronting the state and nation at that period and—got away with it. Young as he was, he made the paper a power in the community and of course felt his importance and from the constant habit of throwing out his chest increased his chest ex- I pansion at least three inches. Zeb was strong on sports and of j course was loyal to any and all con testants that hailed from his baliwick, whether It was boosting the baseball nine or lauding the champion corn shuckers. When it came to handing out; “tobaseoie” conversation anent 1 lie vis iting ball teams he was a peach and the articles on the subject would be so hot as to almost require them to be print ed on asbestos paper. And it might bo said in passing that Zeb has not forgot liow to hand out “hot ones” as a visit to the courthouse when he is arguing a case* wll show. However, Zeb was generally fair and the roasts would be in the main deserved. The young editor not only made the paper a power in the community but he made it a financial success, that is he made enough to meet his obliga tions and pay his board: which is go ing some, as any newspaper man who has had to support a weekly paper can testify. But it is not given to mortals to have all the sweet without some of the bitter. As “every rose has its thorn" so Zeb had his trials and the particular thorn in his flesh was the mechanical department of his paper. Of course If the office had been equipped with a linotype machine he might have been able to get along all right, but he hail to rely on the old-time hand compos itor. — As is the condition today, it was a hard proposition to get capable men in a town of the size of Haynevllle, and the youthful editor had to be always on the leokout for printers. It would ot'tentimo happen that the 'man at the composing stick would "blow^’ tho town on the eve of tho publication of the paper. He had many experi ences with the "typos” and is not ad verse to relating them to his friends when the occasion presents itself, and it goes without saying lio look* back to those days with a gread deal of pleasure and freely admits the benefit he derived from his many experiences. One incident that Zebulon T. relates with u deal of gusto Hands out pre eminent among the t:ianv^ others and ho vouches for Its absolute truth. It deals with a tramp printer that Zeb had hired to fill an unexpected vacancy. When It came to doing the work the man was almost a genius und knew* the printing game from start to fin ish. He could set more type and put up a more attractive ad than any of his predecessors, and Zeb congratulated himself on his find. The typo had worked in almost every state in the union and In addition to setting up the articles enamating from the fertile brain of Zebulon T., could push the pencil himself and in the course ot’ his employment contributed^ many a bril liant article to the w-eekly wonder. But it soon developed that like many more of his kind (and they are not confined to the printers by any means) he loved his toddy, and, getting next to a convenient source of supply, w ould get on a toot once in a while, but would generally manage to got his copy set up for the current issue of tho paper. On one occasion tho ed itor had to take a business trip to Montgomery and was absent several days. He left plenty of copy for the typo #and put him in ehargo of the office. Zeb concluded his business in the capital city anil got btjck to klayno vllle on the night previous to the date of issue of his paper and. of course, expected to find everything all iv. and ready for the press. Going to his office the first thing lie noticed was the absence of any lights or signs of activity. He opened tho door and to his dismay and disgust he saw tin* typo laid out on the "stone” wrapped in a Bacchanalian slumber, and not a line of type set up. He grabbed the man by the shoulder and 'raised him to his feet. He saw tho man was glor iously intoxicated and that the pos sibilities of getting out the paper were very slim. "What flo you mean by getting drunk at tills time?’’ angrily asked the ed itor. "Thash all rlghtsh. ole fel-hlc-low, whatsh er matter'.'" "Matter enough, here it is tiie night before the Issue of the palter and not a line set up; you can consider your self fired." "ff thash the way you—hlc—think about it, I’ll—hie—quit." “And furthermore. I’ll publish you and tiie way you have laid down on your job to the fullest extent. I'll write you up editorially." The typo gazed at his boss for fully a minute, then slowly Said; “You will publish me—hie—an' write me up editorially, will you? Well, I just want to say this much—hie—I don't give a continental hoorah about yourarlte-up. Why, doggone you, I can walk outside of tiie zone of j our cir culation In less than 45 minutes, an' —hie—not half try." The answer struck Z*jb as being much to Hie point and he grasped the humor of tiie situation. He stepped outside of tiie office and thought the situation over. Then, with the quick ness that is one of his distinguishing characteristic*, lie went back to tiie office and, addressing the unsteady typo, said: "Now, look here, I have got to get that paper out tomorrow and further more I am going to do it. You get busy and set up that type, for I have tills to say if that paper Is not pub lished in Hie morning—I will give you tiie darn eat licking you ever got in your life.” Tiie typo chuckled and. getting on his feet, said; "Now you'r talkin'. 1 ain't afraid of you or your licking, but to show i appreciate a sport, here goes." and lie went to the type case and by morning had the copy all set up, and the pa per was issued on time. Zeb says It was one of the best issues he ever got out. ......... BISHOP BECKWITH VISITS HOLY INNOCENTS HOSPITAL H) CLYDE XX. K\MS. j To inspect casually the Holy Innocents' hospital lor children and pay ids re spects to Miss Lillian Sparrow of Bos ton, who lias taken charge ot that work, the Ttt. Rev. Charles M Beekwith. bishop of the Alabama diocese, called at that institution yesterday. Bishop Beckwith was accompanied by the Rev. Willoughby ClaybrooU. rector of St. Mary's-on-the-Highlands, and oth ers. Ho closely inspected the rooms sit uated III the front of the buildings and expressed his surprlso over the work that lias been accomplished there on such a slender thread of support. Bishop Beck-j with felicitated Miss Sparrow upon the work she hatf done in so short a time and assured her that the work would be eventually a monument to those partici pating in it. He requested her not to become discouraged over the Inability of Birmingham charitable people to.do great work with a rush. That Miss Sparrow is from Boston was a happy fact, raid Bishop Beckwith, for /'You know, Bos ton is the southern city of the north, and you are essentially one of us." Miss Sparrow was very much pleased to receive the bishop and ids party and expressed her gratification ttiat he called informally. She assured lilm that his words of encouragement were very grati tying. “I am certainly surprised, Miss Spar row, to see this splendid place," said Bishop Beckwith. "I know it is not ab solutely modern and Is not what you big hearted women intend it to he. How ever, what a great Improvement it is over what- was here, say 12 months ago. Is it not splendid? I assure you that this work will become one of the greatest of them all eventually. I sincerely trust that you will not become discouraged over tbe inadequate facilities, but will work and work until this institution Ls all in all that you wish it to be. As It is, I see that you are doing a splen did work and I hope to be able to help you in every possible way to minister to this charge. Tbe sufferings of childhood strike a responsive chord In the hearts of every true man and woman, and I am sure that your work will tirnl a- warm place In the hearts of every citizen of this great and glorious city. I commend you for what has been done and be- : speak for you all possible success in tha! future." Bishop Beckwith is in the district for services today at. Bessemer and tonight at Ensley. He was entertained at lunch eon yesterday as was the Rev. Mr. Clay brook. While en a pleasure automobile ride over the city Bishop Beckwith said he would be pleased to call at the hos pital and glance over the building and pay ids respects to Miss Sparrow, su perintendent in charge. The visit fol lowed. SPEED CONTEST ON ADDING MACHINES Representatives of Local Chapter and Atlanta Chapter of Institute of Banking to Compete Tuesday The regular monthly meeting of Bir mingham Chapter of American Institute of Banking will be held on next Tues day. Addresses will be delivered by H H. Perry, formerly of Denver, and H. F. Beaumont, advertising specialist. A feature of the meeting will be an adding machine contest as to speed and accuracy between M. M. Rollestone, rep resenting the Atlanta chapter, and W. V. Eartlett, representing Birmingham chap ter. The winner of the contest will re ceive a prize of JIO in gold, and in addi tion, will have a good claim to the championship of the south. __> ram ifu THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPAJVT. 84,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. __CABLB SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. **. •“f oitfroa condition* limttinE Ito liability, which have tow MMMtodto by thoaenderof tb* f nikywtn* ownm** in —•R“Mt onJ^ by rwp©4UnR a dibmeo bark r« (bn wm t tn« station for oomparleaa. m<J tba Oompaar wfl I Dot bold Itmlf liabl* forwror* or daUra Tlus to ao (JVEEPBATEO llkbSAUE. and to daUvamd by requMt of tbo sender, mtnr tba ootdH*o« shorn , __WOBERTjC. CLOWRY, Proddont andjOonortolJWaniigr^_ _ RECEIVED it * • _ AiS.. _ 532NNB JJt IDO New Castle, Ind., 2-13-13 E. E. Forbes, Birmingham. Have decided to accept your offer for all discontinued 1912 styles. Our loss and your gain,,but we would rather move than carry in stock. Pianos being shipped. Jesse French & Sons Piano Co. * I NOW $100 Terms $1.50 Week NOW $215 Terms $1.50 Week ■ NOW $185 Terms $1.50 Week NOW $175 Term* $1.50 Week NOW $110 Terms $1 50 Week HARRINGTON FORBES HARVARD BEHR BROS. ROYAL The above telegram explains why we must make room and clean our floors of our present stock of new and used Pianos. We will give you from 15 to 40 per cent, discount. In addition to the bargains mentioned above, we have numerous other well-known makes, such as CHICKER1NG, KRANICH & BACH, IVERS & POND, BUSH & GERTS AND SMITH & BARNES. The opportunity for buying a piano and saving money has never presented itself to you as now. THINK OF NEW PIANOS AT $165; GENUINE MAHOG ANY CASE ON TERMS of $10 CASH and $1.50 per WEEK. If you have ever thought of buying a Piano the Golden Opportunity is at Hand—This is Our Manufacturers Clearance Sale Among our bargains you will find Player Pianos that have been used some, that were sold originally at $800 and now practically as good as new now offered at only $285. Terms $10 cash and $2 per week. New Player Pianos For Only $365 All goods fully guaranteed. On our floors you will find more than a hundred pianos to S2lect from. If you cannot come to make selection, telephone or wire us at our expense, mentioning price of piano wanted, and we will make selection and ship the instrument to you, and guaran tee satisfaction. E. E. Forbes Piano Co. Phone Main 359 1909 Third Ave. Open Evenings GRAFANOLAS, VICTROLAS, COMPLETE STOCK OF RECORDS