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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-12
CROSSINGS ARE
TO Be IMPROVED
NEW MAYOR AND CITY ENGINEER
MAKE A TRIP OF INSPECTION
SPEcTORs BUSY.

The city of Birmingham and the super
intendents of the railroads entering Biz
mingham have reached an agreement by
which all railroad crossings In the future
will be kept in good repair.
The superintendent have promised the
municipal government that they will see
that at all street and avenue crossings
planlxs are laid on the outside of their
rails. Between the rails crushed stone or
Stag will be laid, and this will be COW
cred with ebert all of which will be thor
oughly rolled.
For sometime past the railroad cross
ings have been in a rather bad condition,
and the matter was taken up with the
railroad officials sometime ago. Letters
were addressed to the officials of the
Louisville and Nashville, the Alabama
Great Southern, the Central Of Georgia,
the Seaboard Air Line, the Southern, the
Frisco and the Birmingham Belt railroads
and they all agreed to make improve
ments at their crossings Immediately.
The crossings at Eighteenth street will
be put in good repair Immediately This
thoroushfare has recently been paved
nun avenue n " run III avenue anu
when the crossings repaired it will be
one of the best streets in the city, and
will greatly relieve the heavy traffic
acrosss Twentieth street.
The mayor, accompanied by City En-
gineer Kendrick, yesterday went on an in
spection tour. The railroad crossings
were looked after particularly, although
visits were made to places where public
improvements are being made This Is
the first inspection by the new mayor of
the streets and avenues since he assumed
office. He has made the request that any
citizen knowing of bad railroad cross
ings or defective streets report the same
to proper authorities Immediately
Chief Meat and Milk inspector c. A.
Collins reports that he and his assistants
are having plenty of work on hand these
days AS the warm weather approaches
the attaches of this department of the
municipality are kept busy inspecting
fresh meats sold in the local market. Dur
ing the summer months large amount
of fresh meat is condemned and ordered
tanked on account of its being unfit for
use.
Considerable fish is also condemned dur
ing the warm weather.
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E. grand recorder; John W. Phillips Mo-
bile. f. grand standard bearer; Louis j.
Wright, Talladega, E. grand sword bearer
Alexander d. Simpson, Gadsden f. grand
warden; James T. Brook, Gadsden, Il.
grand captain of the guard r.. E. Sir
Henry II. Matthews. Montgomery. inspec-
tor general of grand commandery; e.
Sir John II. Phillips, Birmingham, chair
man of committee on correspondence.
After election of officers and deciding
upon Gadsden as the next place of holding
the annual conclave the commandery adj
journed
Yesterday afternoon the officers and Wis
iting Sir knights were given a trolly ride
over the city. Chartered cars bearing the
party left the corner of First avenue and
Twentieth street at o'clock.
This conclave was pronounced one of
the largest and most successful ever held
by the order.
Following is a sketch of the newly
elected Right Eminent Grand Commander
Robert S. league of Montgomery:
Sketch of Major league.
Major Robert s. Teangue is a resident
this state, July %, 1868. He graduated at
the University of Alabama, class 1887. A.
b., law class 1885, LII. B.. and is men,
Der of the hardware firm Of league &
Sons of Montgomery, Ala. He is highly
esteemed all over Alabama and his friends
are numbered by the thousands.
In the Spanish-American war he served
a year in Cuba as captain of Company NJ.
Fifth regiment, U. S. volunteer infantry.
He was captain of the famous Mont
gomery True Blues, 1896, and is now
major and judge-advocate general on the
staff of General Louis V. Clark.
He is a Mason or high rank, deservedly
poular in all the bodies of the York and
Scottish Rites of Freemasonry.
A Prince of the Royal Secret of the S2d
degree; during the past year the Very
Eminent Deputy Grand Commander. is
Past Grand Master of the Grand Council
of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama,
the present Grand King of the Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Past
High Priest of Montgomery Royal Arch
Masons, Chapter No. %. a Past Eminent
Commander. Senior Warden of Andrew
Jackson Lodge No. 173, A. F. & A. NJ,
and the distinguished Venerable Master
though young in years-of the Alabama
Lodge of Perfection No. 1.
1t will be pleasant news for the Masons
and friends of Major league throughout
the state to learn of his elevation. A
teacher of both the York and Scottish
Rites, his election means a great deal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-12
FISHING CLUB ORGANIZED.
Birmingham Men Purchase a Resort
Near Calcis, Shelby County.

Yesterday afternoon a number of well
known young men of Birmingham organ
lied a fishing club which is to have a
charter membership of fifty. The club
has already purchased lag acres of land
near calcis, in Shelby county, between the
Central of Georgia and Southern rail-
roads. Several trips have been made to
the property by members and the fishing
Is said to be excellent.
Among those who have so far Joined the
organization are r. e. Collins, J. L.
Robertson c. f. Bell. Allan Durham,
c. A. Tyson, r. II. Carter. Sam spurgeon.
II. w. Beck, s. w. Lee, e. l.. Higdon,
l.. C. Brown, J 7. Yeatman. II. b Ken
edy, j. X. Warren, w G. Oliver. Charley
Burris, Harry Heggs. J. f. Evans. d. F.
Evans, j. M. Morgan, John w. oNeill,
]. b. Gibson, Frank Bell, W. p. Ma
lone, f. f. Norton and Robert Gregory.
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WRESTLING CONTESTS.
Four Bouts to Be Pulled Off at the
Y. M. C. A. Tonight.

A series Of four bouts in wrestling will
take place at the Young Mems Christian
Association gymnasium tonight in con-
nection with the athletic meet. The
wrestling will come first when Chase and
Britain two bantam weights will try
conclusions in the best two out of three
bouts. Both men are very quick and
wiry and understand the science Of
wrestling. Kenyon and t'ike, who are a
little heavier than the first two will come
next, then Davidson and Lucl<ie and last
but not least three bouts between Curr;e
and Robinson.
All of these men have been following an
expert course in the sport and are well
versed In all holds and breaks and are
capable of showing the finest work The
ass ociation is fitted with large wrestling
mats and an immense velvet rug which
covers these ano prevents the scraplng of
the bodies of the competitors. A. C.
Chairsell will referee In the athletic
events which follow the standing high
jump promises to be the best event. The
medals won in the last meet will be pre-
scented. They are of oxidized silver and
have been much admired since on ex-
hibition.
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SERVICES IN ENsLEY.
Y. M. c. A. and Christian Endeavor
Union to Hold Joint Meeting.

On next Sunday afternoon a. the opera
house in Ensley the Birmingham Y. NJ. C.
A. and the jefferson County Christian En-
deavor union will hold joint meeting
T. R. Mccarty will address the meeting
on 1.-THE Potter and the Clay" His adj
dress will be followed with a talk by
A. Icyda of Japan. who will tell how he
was converted
The North Highland Glee club will have
charge of the musical part of the pro-
gramme and have selected some special
music The meeting Is for men only and
there will be no charge. The doors will
be open at o'clock p. m.
On account of the special meeting the
Birmingham Y. M. C. A. will not hold
their regular meeting at the association
building, but will go in body so as to
arrive at o'clock. allowing twenty min
utes for arrangements before the doors
are opened.
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GRAY FILES ANSWER.
Answers Affdavts of Defense In South
and North Litigation in Montgomery.

Henry b. Gray through his attorney
Phares Coleman, yesterday filed in Mont
gomery an answer to the affldavits of the
defense in his suit against the South
and North Alabama Railroad company.
Several days ago the railroad, which is
that division of the Louisville and Nash
Vile extending from Decatur to Mont
gomery, filed affdavits in refutation to
those of Mr.. Gray in his original bill ask
ing for the books and accounts of the
railroad to be audited and report made
thereon.
The defense will be given five days
time in which to answer the affidavits
filed by Mr.. Gray's attorney yesterday.
The case Is set for hearing on May %.
before Judge sayre in the city court of
Montgomery.
Mr. Gray spent yesterday in Mont
gomery.
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Every
Heart=AChe

Every pain in the breast, diff
fcult breathing, palpitation,
futtering or dizzy spell means
that your heart is straining it
self in its effort to keep in
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this Mr.. Young, OF ST. Louis. was
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and recommended DR.. Miles Heart
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until my return from Memphis. when
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to say three bottles cured me.
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Charlottesville, Mo.
DR.. Miles, Heart Cure Is sold by
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he will refund your money
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Chancery Court.

Chancellor A. II. Benners presiding:
Chancellor Benners disposed of the fol-
lowing business yesterday:
r. NJ. Watkins VS.. Robert ]. Fowler,
ct al; bill of complainant dismissed
East Lake Land company VS.. John e.
Ware, ct ais; passed until May 16.
Albert j. Perry Us. Charles w. Odom;
bill of complainant dismissed.
The following cases were set for hearing
tomorrow;
John N. Gillespie, administrator, VS.
Mary Gillespie, ct ais; G. c. Ray VS..
Robert E. Boyles, ct ais; Thomas Pur-
Wis vs.. Consolidated Electric Light com
pany; Eugene f. Ensley vs.. f. W. Dun
ham; Louis X. Moss VS.. Southern Build
ing and Loan association; Joseph Ii. Par
sons VS.. b. L. Downey.
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PARIS ACQUITTED.
Had Been Charged With Embezzle-
ment From Virginia Mine Victim.

At preliminary hearing before Justice
of the Peace l. r. Benners held yesterday
afternoon. W. d. Paris. coroner of JEFF
ferson county. was acquitted of the charge
of embezzlement.
Coroner Paris was arrested about ten
days ago on a warrant charging him with
embezzlement. II was alleged that while
conducting the inquest on the remains OF
the victims Of the Virginia mines disas-
ter that he removed the sum of s74 from
the pockets Of an Italian who was one of
victims. The warrant was sworn out by
another Italian but the prosecution failed
to substantate the charge and the cor
oner was dismissed.
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w. Il. Woodward and NJ. v. Joseph
two important factors in the business de-
velopment of Birmingham, TALKED inter-
estingly yesterday afternoon regarding the
site of the proposed new railway union
passenger station.
Though each of these gentlemen held
clearly defined views on the subject, both
were somewhat reluctant to express them,
believing as they do that little good In
heres to charges and counter charges
when questions of this kind are under
consideration.
In response to inquiries. however, each
made a statement of his position and
one, too, that will commend itself to pub
lie consideration by reason of the fact
that it is clear. temperate and pointed.
Mr.. Woodward, in commenting on the
subject. said:
THE question as to where the union
railway passenger station shall be built
is one which. l am Informed has en-
crossed the attention of railway officials
for some time.
II am inclined to think that these rail-
way officials are competent to decide
the question intelisently. and l believe
that their decision will be made with a
just sense of their duty to themselves
and to the general public.
IF the railways can reach an agree
ment that is mutually satisfactory, 1t is
reasonable to suppose that they will build
a union station. adequate to the needs OF
the city, at Twentieth street and Nor
ris avenue. If they cannot reach an agree
ment that is mutually satisfactory 1t fol-
lows that they must go elsewhere than
Twentieth street
"If some of the railways must build
elsewhere, they will select a site which
will be suita BILE to their purposes and
satisfactory to the travelling public. That
surely Is logical
Now. then, in case they build else
where than Twentieth street, this whole
subject resolves itself into the simple
question to who shall determine where
the new union station is to be constructed
ION this point there seems to be u
difference of opinion. Railways employ
highly intelligent aad high-salarled men
to solve problems of this kind, That's
Nlstt iDtSt hiS railway arc pau
for. They are supposed to understand
existing conditions They are supposed to
study every situation thoroughly before
they act and they do study It thor
oughly. 1t is to their interest to ascer-
tain the wishes, and to satisfy the rea-
sonable expectations of the public in
matters of this kind. / have abiding faith
that they will Go both these things and
that their decision will not only not dig
turb business and stir up unpleasant
friction but will be supported and sus-
tained by intelligent public opinion
There are some high-mlnded and
sagacious men here who deprecate the
building of a union station elsewhere
tLan at Twentieth street Their opinions
are entitled to, and will doubtless receive,
the careful consideration of persons
charged with the responsibility of select
ing the site for the new station Some
of these gentlemen are my personal
friends, and l highly value their 1udg-
ment In closing | have only one word
to say, namely, that no matter where
the new station may be built the spirit
of cooperation and helpfulness that has
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City Court of Birmingham.

The John Cooke case on trial in the
first division resulted in a mistrial.
A decree was entered yesterday by Judge
Sem, presiding the first division of the
city court of Birmingham ordering Cor
nelia and j. e. Whitlock to bring before
him on May %, the body of Lody Smith,
and also the infant boy child of W. M.
and Clara Smith.
The b. F. Roden Grocery company has
filed suit with the clerk of the city court
against A. d. Coalson.
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MlSTRIAL is THE RESULT.
Jury In John Cooke Damage Case
Falls to Reach Agreement.

The case of John Cooke, administrator
VS. the Birmingham Railway. Light and
Power company, which has been on trial
in the first division of the city court of
Birmingham for several days. resulted in
a mistrial yesterday morning. The jury
was out all night.
The plaintiff brought suit against the
street railway company asking for dam
ages to the amount of 100000 for the al
legged death Of his son. Justin Cooke. 1t
was set forth in the bill of complaint
that the intestate met met his death on
the corner of Avenue G and Twentieth
street one Sunday night about two years
ago by being struck by an electric car.
The case has attracted considerable at
tention.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers have
been filed in the probate court:
Mrs p. V. Tumlin to juliet Pearl, south
90 feet of lots %, 90 "a, block %, West
End; consideration 1850
Rugby Land and Improvement COM
pany to Willis Hitting, lots 12, 10, IA, block
l, Kenilworth; consideration, 1850.
Carrie l.. Youmans to B. H. Robinson,
land in section 3. township II. range 2
west; consideration, $1,000.
Steiner Bros. to NJ C. Collgnon, lot
A. West End survey, West End; consid-
Grafton $500.
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BIG TOBACCO isIoNMENT.
Four Carloads, consign-i to r. D.
Burnett Company, Arrive Here.

That Birmingham is becoming a great
distributing center for the retail and
wholesale tobacco trade was illustrated
Yesterday when four car loads Of
"schnapps," manufactured by the r. j.
REYNOLDS Tobacco company at Winston
salem, N. c., arrived here, consigned to
the r. D. Burnett Tobacco company.
Throughout the afternoon the firm was
busily engaged in storing 1t away in it's
central store at First avenue and Twen-
tieth street. L will be used to supply
local dealers and those in near and dis
.ant towns and cities of the south.
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FIRE UNDERWRITERS MEET.
Committee on Constitution and BY
Laws Makes Report.

The Birmingham Fire and Underwriters
association held a special meeting at the
Commercial club rooms yesterday after
noon at which the committee on constitu-
previously appointed made a report.
The draught submitted by the commit
tee was read and discussed and a re-
port prepared for presenta ton to the next
regular meeting which will be held May
H.
Besides the adoption of the constitution
and bylaws officers of the association
for the ensuing year are to be elected
at the next regular meeting, May II.
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Supreme Court Decisions.

Montgomery, May 11.-(special )-Opin-
ions were handed down in the supreme
court today as follows:
Mcclellan, c. J.-Hall & Farley trus-
tees, ct al, VS. alabama Terminal and
improvement company, ct al, appeal from
Montgomery chancery court; reversed
and remanded
Dick Morrow VS.. the State of Alabama,
appeal from jefferson criminal court; at
firmed.
HARRISON. J.-Emma S. Rinegmann, ct
al, VS.. Wigs Brothers, appeal from Nor
gan circuit court; reversed and remanded
Charles M. Cole vs.. Birmingham Union
Railway company, appeal from Jefferson
chaneery court; affirmed
First National bank of Decatur VS.. A
G. Henry, appeal fro-l Morgan chancery
court; affirmed.
c. j. Howard vs. l. Deems. appeal
from Covington circuit court; affirmed
Charter Gas and Engine company VS..
II. NJ. Barton. appeal from Marengo cir
cult court; reversed and remanded
r. II. Martin VS.. w l.. Campbell, APP
peal from Chiffon circuit court; appeal
dismissed.
Allen p. Howison, etal., VS.. William
Baird appeal from Jefferson chancery
court; affirmed.
j. T. Tolbert, ct al, VS. J. Fl. Falken-
berry, appeal from Covington chancery
court; affirmed.
W. +. Main g. Co, VS.. J. II. Galloway
appeal from Henry circuit court affirmed.
Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow
err company VS.. S. p. Tanner appeal from
Birmingham city court; mandamus de-
MED.
Tyson, wv. NJ. Mattox administrator.
VS.. S. j. Dunklin, appeal from st. Clair
circuit court appeal dismissed.
w. II. Miller VS. e. M. Watson, appeal
from st. Clair circuit court; appeal dis
missed
Laura L. Chambers VS.. Robert r. Pol
lack, appeal from jefferson chancery
court; affirmed.
Stonewall Jackson VS.. the state of Ala
bama, appeal from jefferson criminal
court; affirmed
The state of Alabama VS.. Reuben II.
Morris, appeal FROM Bessemer city court;
appeal dismissed.
Letcher appeal from Montgomery city
court; reversed and remanded.
Dowdell, Richard A. Brock VS.. the
state of Alabama, appeal from jefferson
criminal court; reversed and remanded.
B. G. Farmer vs. c. e. Sellers. appeal
from Henry chancery court; affirmed.
w. A. Anderson, ct al, VS.. II. d. C.
Roy, appeal. from Montgomery city court;
affirmed.
j. b. Walter, ct. al, VS.. Arthur Moseley.
ct al, appeal from Montgomery city court;
affirmed.
f. b. Hunter VS.. Louisville and Nash
vile Railroad company, appeal from Nor
gan circuit court; affirmed
Meyer Wise e. Kaichin vs.. Alverson &
Moore, appeal from st. Clair circuit court;
affirmed.
]. M. Moragne, ct al, VS.. Doe OK. dem.
Eula L. Moragne, ct al. appeal from
Gadsden city court; affirmed.
benson, J.-Dalton Towery VS.. the state
Of Alabama. appeal from an order Of
chancellor of northern chancery division
hrmed.
w. i. VandVer d Co., er al, VS.. Mary
Waller, Administrative, appeal from Will
cox circuit court affirmed.
Helena GREENWOOD VS.. Estha GREENWOOD,
appeal from Mobile chancery court af-
frmed.
Mary Henry VS.. Michael Brown. appeal
from Mobile circuit court; reversed and
remanded.
r. P. White, ct a.. VS.. A. e. Hewlett,
register, appeal from Cullman chancery
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CHARGED with Larceny From Person.

Hattie Smith, a negro woman. was
bound over to the criminal court of JEFF.
ferson county under bond of 5000 yes
terday by Judge Feagin of the police
court on a charge of larceny from the
person. She is charged with stealing
$40 from a young white mar.
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interpretations.

The Simpson Cartwright Mercantile
company, with a capital stock of $4,000,
has filed articles of incorporation In the
probate court. John B. Simpson, Samuel
simpson and l.. NJ. Cartwright are the in
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MILITARY MEN CALLED.
Colonel Mckleroy Wants Meeting of
Officers Sunday Morning.

Col. w II. McKleroy of Admission, the
new commander of the Third regiment.
Alabama National guard, has called a
meeting of the officers Of the regiment
for Sunday morning in Birmingham The
meeting will be held in the National
guard armory at the city hall and It Is
expected that the attendance will be
quite large.
It is called for the purpose of comforting
with reference to matters for the good
of the regiment.
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BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED.

Building Inspector Lind has issued a
permit to Joe Bryant to erect two-story
frame dwelling on Eighteenth street be-
tween Avenue and g.. the same to ccst
when completed $500.
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The probate Judge has issued a marriage
license to Andrew Vest Wade of Swansea
and MISS Lizzie Evans
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ADJUSTMENTS
At the BiJou.

1.-THE Convict's Daughter" is apparently
not suffering from the heat and is draw
ing theatregoers to the Bijou this week.
The play seems to be making a very ia
vorable impression There will be the
usual performance tonight. Electric fans
keep the house cool.
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AND AFETY

We pay 4 per cent on
savings and time depos-
its and compound inter-
est semi-annually.
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Citizens Savings Bank 6 Trust Co.
zoos FIRST AVENUE.
OFFICERS:

j. B. Cobbs, President B. F. Roden, V.
President; H. H. Mayberry. Treasurer; c.
G. Davidson, Secretary
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DlREcToRs:

J. B. cobbs, II. H. Mayberry. B. F.
Roden, ]. II. Robinson. C, o. Simpson and
c. o. Burns of New York.
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THE LEGAL RECORD.
Marriage License Issued.

eorporators. The principal place Of bust
ness will be In Birmingham.
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Safety boxes and vaults, like everything
else, are being constantly improved. Our
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be in few days, will be the most COM
plete and up-to-date in the South.
See ours before you rent.