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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
Local Weather Data.
YELLOWSTONE PARK.
Interesting Lecture and Picture Show
Given at Country Club.

"a Tour Through Yellowstone Park
was presented to the members of the
Country club and their friends last night
in the ballroom at the club by e. c. Gull
yer, lecturer, and George Brock, super
intendent of the Yellowstone Park Trans
portation company.
The lectures and the pictures, both
stereopticon and moving, are given under
the auspices of the Northern Pacific rail-
road which has a car fitted out espe-
cially for these lectures and pictures.
The car was in Birmingham yesterday
and goes to Meridian for lecture to-
night.
There are over 100 beautifully colored
views of Yellowstone Park and a score
or more of moving pictures. Some of the
finest views in the park are shown. The
entire entertainment is for the purpose of
getting Americans to go to the park and
see the nations playground instead of
going to Europe to hunt for scenery and
picturesque views
Mr.. Culver delivers a very comprehen-
sive lecture, explaining the various views
shown and giving interesting historical
facts in connection with the park and its
purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
LIGHTNER COMES
TO BIRMINGHAM
FORMER GENERAL AGENT OF THE
FRISCO HERE WILL AGAIN BE
STATIONED IN BIRMINGHAM IN
SAME CAPACITY.

A. ID. Lightner. formerly general agent
of the Frisco in Birmingham, will re-
turn here on April l. in some position,
e city what. is not known He is at
present superintendent of the division OF
the Frisco between Memphis and Spring.
field, and II. II. Brown will succeed him
in that capacity at Memphis. Mr. Brown
has one of the divisions north of SPRING
field.
This change is the result of the recent
trip of President Davidson and Vice
President and General Manager Nixon Of
the Frisco to Birmingham to investi-
gate the conditions here. 1t was stated
at the time by the visiting officials that
the doad was in very bad shape in some
of its departments between Memphis and
Birmingham, and that something radi-
cal would have to be done Immediately
to try to remedy the trouble.
The appointment of Mr. Lghtner to
Birmingham was contemplated at that
time, but the announcement was not def
nitely made until yesterday, when pri-
vate and official dispatches were received
here from st. Louis.
as general agent Of the Frisco in Bir-
milgham Mr.. Lightner was considered
one of the strongest railroad officials ever
located here. He has had wide experience
in all branches of railroad service except
the transportation department, and he
was given a position as superintendent
on another division in order that lie
might get transportation experience to fit
him Cor higher positions in the employ
of the Frisco.
1t is matter of general information
that the Frisco service has been below
its standard for some time past, and
Mr.. Lightner is expected to greatly i'm
prove it. He is thoroughly familiar with
all details of the service In Brming
ham. knows the entire district and its
needs probably better than any man hero
now, and the transportation experience
will make him a very valuable man for
the Frisco in the Birmingham district.
Mr.. Brown Is also well acquainted with
this division and its needs, as he was
superintendent when Mr.. Lightner was
general agent in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
ANOTHER ITALIAN
MURDER MYSTERY
CORONER PARIS SAYS IN THE
HALF DOZEN SUCH KILLINGS HE
PLACE GUILT.

Just as it is with all the Italian MUIR
ders that have ever occurred in the Bir-
mingham district" said Coroner Paris
yesterday, mo one knows who killed the
peddler that was found last Saturday in
the woods beyond Quinton.
"There have been half dozen just
such killings within the last year, and
in not single instance have | been
able to place the blame. Whether there
be an organization or not they are GER
tainly careful to cover their tracks, and
then go ahead"
1t is known positively that the dead
man with three other Italians was seen
Friday afternoon within few hundred
yards Of the scene of the tragedy. They
stopped at negro woman's house and
tried to sell her some goods. The next
morning the Italian was found carved
all to pieces, covered in a pile of brush
wood and his grip burned up. The ashes
and q few remains could be seen ne arby
I,ut where are the other three men T?
They are undoubtedly the perpetI ators
of the deed, but they will probably never
be unearthed. On account of Their ig-
norance of the English language ii Is
almost impossible to get any inf,orma-
ton from them. The murderers Will
hardly be captured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
ARCHER EXALTED
RULER OF ELKS
Annual Election of Officers Held Last
Night-Antwine Is Representa-
tive to the Grand Lodge.

The regular annual election of the Of
ficials of lodge No. 70, Independent Or
der of Elks, was held last night at the
hall on Eighteenth street and Eighth
avenue.
The officers who were given the ma
jority of votes and were declared elected
were, l.. n. Archer exalted ruler, John
Shelby leading knight b. II. Cooper 10y
al knight, Charles Freebooter lecturing
knight, II. +, Shropshire secretary, Au-
gust Schillinger treasurer, j. NJ. Ritson
trustee for three years, John l.. Parker
and Pete Hoopert trustees, Jack j. Cur
ran tiler, John L. Antwine representative
to the grand odge
The installation of the officers will
take place at the hall next Tuesday night
and will be officiated over by Eli Z.
Smith district deputy. The following
week the initiation of new members will
take place
The meeting last night was large and
enthusiastic. Twelve new applicants were
received, and the lodge was reported to
be in fine condition. The old officers are
receiving many congratulations on the
accomplishments of the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
WASHER IS SORRY
FOR THE GAMBLERS
Says He is the Only One Left
UnmoIeSted
DOES SOME SPECIALIZING
Says He Is Now In Paradise With
Easter Shopping at Its Height
and Officers Busy On
Other Cases.

ut is pitiful to see the wan coun-
tenances and drawn expressions of our
half-brothers, the gamblers" said a
masher yesterday. THE boys are in a
bad way, and are beginning to lose all
heart.
81 understand that not half of the war
rants that have been sworn out by the
city have been served, and the few who
have not left town are walking on pins,
SO great is their fear. I enjoy looking
at them. especially on account of the fact
that at present / am the only type of
criminal in the city that is being al
lowed to operate undisturbed.
Now, for goodness sake, don't mention
that in the paper, as l am sure it would
ruin me. For the last two weeks | have
been living in paradise. The Easter buy
ing season is on, you know, and the ladies'
are wearing such swell dresses. Actually,
twenty-five have SHE'D at me in the last
half hour.
ION the other hand, the gambler has
Street. Parker, Smith and Nation There
are fifteen of them hidden away at va
rious places, whom l know the city is
after. Yesterday one of them stuck his
head cut of that window over there and.
when he saw Policeman Street he popped
back like a jumping jack.
THE load which weighs heaviest on
their minds is the fact that the poor
fellows who have been caught are being
fined at the rate of 500 per head Five
were given that dose yesterday, and three
more suffered today.
"All the rich ones have skipped to
other towns and the present dodgers
have not a cent to their names Ac-
cording to the new vagrant law they
have to prove their innocence, and the
only hope they have is in being ply
sically unable to work. Every one of the
-..teen dodgers Is already armed with
a physicians certificate. A gambler, like
my own kind. is usually sick and weakly,
on account of his idleness.
Now l confess that | think the war
being made on these fellows is a good
thing. If the police would just sit down
on us Washers in the same way Biz
mingham would be a good town. This
MASKING is just habit with me, that
! cannot break myself of. My eyes can
find nothing to do but stare at the
ladies as they pass by. l know they
must be insulted and ! glory In it. When
one looks mad l smile at her. and make
remark about her dress. OF course
they are Inundated, but what do l care
Amt the sidewalks free?"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
CONSERVATORY RECITAL.
Pupils viii Render Programme To-
morrow Night-Public Invited.

The second of the series of reeitals by
pupils of the Birmingham Conservatory
of Music will take place at Cable hall
tomorrow night. The public is invited
free of charge. Following is the pro-
gramme
Swing Song-Loeschorn
Waltz-Loeschorn; jamie Bell Pitts.
Hurry Scurry-Gurlitt Bernice Meyer.
A Rainy Day-Neil; Nell Cosby.
Waltz-Wohlfabrt
Polka-Herzog; Allison Smith.
Hungarian Dance-Reinhold; Stella May
White.
Songs. "serenade brahms; Mrs. E.
G. Chandler.
Sonata G Major, list Movement, Mo-
zart-Grieg; Rosale Joseph, LIST .piano.
Chanson te-Tschaikowsky; Mary
Buchanan.
Violin Romance" Sinding; Mrs.
Grace Beggs.
Folk song, Waltz, Norwegian Melody
Grieg; Miss Eunice Stahlworth.
Waltz Flat-Chopn.
IF 1 Were a Bird"-IIeuselt; Miss Sa-
rah Parker.
Gypsy Songs-"Cloudy Heights of
Tatra," Songs My Mother Taught Me-"
Mrs. E. G. Chandler.
Sonata c Major-MozartG rieg; Carrie
Yates, first piano.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
BATTERY D GETS
SOME FINE GUNS
Three Car Loads of New Equip
ment Arrive
Is VALUED AT $4,000
Army officers Will Come Here to Un-
load Stuff and to Instruct Battery
In the Use of the
Field Guns.
is VALUED AT $4,000

Battery d of the Third Alabama regi-
ment is now among the best equipped
in the country. In fact it is the only
battery with a full regular army supply
in the whole south.
Yesterday afternoon three carloads of
the stuff arrived direct from the govern
ments arsenal. and was switched TO a
convenient place for unloading. Every
thing together has the enormous weight
of 1883 pounds. There are four large
field guns, and everything necessary for
n modern battery.
The magnitude of the consignment may
be realized when it is known that the
government is spending on the Birming-
ham battery alone $685. coo. 1t will be re-
membered that last summer Major Gold
man inspected the battery and recon-
mended that the local battery be thor
oughly equipped. His order was fully
carried out and the company now lacks
nothing.
Capt. j. Q. Smith was quite pleased
with the early arrival and busised him
self yesterday afternoon in finding a
store room where the stuff can be put
anu hSpl Ill OlQcl. Liz COlllpdHy VIII
now take on new life, and it will be d
pleasure to drill AS soon as possible
the boys will take the equipment out
for practice in order to become accus-
toned to the use of the trappings.
A regular army officer has been de-
tailed to Birmingham to see that tho
new guns are properly cared for by the
National Guard. He will have charge of
the unloading Of the guns from the cars,
setting them UP ready for action, to see
that they are properly housed and to
drill Battery d for some time until the
local organization becomes thoroughly
familiar with handling the guns and
caring for them. The officer is expected
daily in Birmingham Captain Smith hav
ing received information that he had been
detailed here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
Second Annual Meeting Held
Here Yesterday
IMMIGRATION Is FAVORED
Resolution Adopted Declares for Ten
Year Exemption From Taxation
of New MilIs-Plan Many
improvements at Mills.

Several matters of much importance
were transacted at the annual meeting
of the Alabama Cotton Manufacturers
association held at the Florence hotel
yesterday morning Among the resolu-
lions passed which are of considerable
interest was one declaring for immlgra-
ton: declaring for the ten years eX-
emption from taxation of all new cotton
mills; a request made of the railroads
that the numbers of cars containing
shipments of cotton be put on the bill
of lading, and determination to abide
by the new child labor law and to carry
it out to the letter.
This is the second meeting of the as
sociation which was organized year age.
and the officers are George Pratt, Peil
City, president; R. A. Mitchell, Alabama
City, vice president Breyard Miller
Siluria. secretary and treasurer, and
Scott Maxwell. chairman of the board of
governors.
There were a number of manufacturers
from all parts of the state present at
the meeting yesterday, and about 10 per
cent of the spinners were represented.
The association includes about ~ pei
cent in its membership. Among those
present yesterday were Scott Roberts,
Admission; d. l.. Rosenthal, TUSCALOOSA
T. l.. Moody, Alabama City; Louis Conn,
Birmingham; w. B. Glenn ENTERPRISE
ID. c., Finney, Huntsville; Mr.. Conner,
Birmingham; M. A. Graham PrattVlile'
w. B. Tanner Montgomery; j. IL. Good
win. Admission; John Sullivan, Alexander
City: ]. w. Hawke, Piedmont M. M.
Mccall Opelika; H. H. Stewart, Jr.,
Montgomery; w. E. Ellsberry, Taliassee
Falls, and r. NJ. Hobbs. Athens.
The association passed a resolution I'M
animously deciding to carry out the letter
of the child labor law, and also to I'M
prove the sanitation of their mills ana
mill villages No children under II years
of age will be worked in any OF the
Alabama mills.
1t was stated that the exemption FOR
ten years from taxation enabled new
mills to add about $4,000 to their original
outlay, and that for that reason tho
ASSOCIATE. ----ored the exemption.
The association adjourned about 2
O. clock yesterday and there were no after
noon or night sessions. 1t is possible
that there may be session this morn
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
TREND IS TOWARD
FEDERAL CONTROL
Right TO Regulate Commerce
Not Clearly Defined
FRISCO'S POINT OF VIEWS
e. X. Campbell Points Out How Con-
qress Has Thus Far Recognized
Rights of the States in Regu-
lating Common Carriers.

E. X. Campbell yesterday discussed in
terestingly the attitude of the railroads
of Alabama toward the laws recently
enacted by the state Legislature. Mi.
Campbell is local attorney for the Frisco
and his views will be of especial interest
at this time in view of the litigation
inaugur ated at Montgomery Monday. Mr..
Campbell said:
1.-THE Frisco road has not filed bill,
but is made defendant to one filed
by the Kansas City, Memphis and Biz
mingham Railroad company, whose road
was leased to the Frisco.
Il haven't read any of the bills, but
from what l have heard of them, it seems
that one of the questions involved is
whether the railroad legislation, or Il
large part of It, enacted at the recent
session of the legislature, contravened the
section of the federal constitution, giving
to Congress the right to regulate COM
merce among the states.
The question of the power to regulate
railroads and their charges has passed
beyond the debatable state. Both Con-
gress and the state legislatures have eX-
ercised the power. 1t is, of course, gem
orally admitted that in prescribing rates
and regulations, neither the Congress nor
the legislatures can deprive the carriers
of a living wage. or sustain laws that
are confscatory of the carriers prop
critics, and 1t is fair to assume that
none of said bodies have intended to
do so
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
ALLISON MAKES STATEMENT.
No Definite Time Fixed for the Next
Call of Federal Docket.

In speaking of the present stu alton,
Major Allison, CLERK of the United States
court, said yesterday that no definite
time had been fixed for the next @ all OF
docket in the United States court il Bir-
mingham Until | have receive d in
structions from Judge Jones / G annot
make any promises in that dire ction.
When the new judge is appointed Judge
Jones will confer with him upoI the
dates on which the spring and su INNER
terms will be held in Birmingham, An.
niston, Tuscaloosa and Huntsville.
Judge Jones has just complete, the
criminal docket in Montgomery, which
was a very heavy one and has NOT yet
called the equity or bankrupt docket,
and several cases still stand ON thd civil
docket. lie informs me he has some
submitted cases from both districts which
he intends to dispose of before Id avng
Montgomery.
'In the past twelve months Judge Jones
has held terms of court in Tuscsilo
and Admission. and two terms here and
i'm Montgomery. and has been actively en-
gagged on the bench about ten month IS out
Of the twelve, In addition to wo rk in
chambers and other routine work. Judge
Jones considers he is still judge OF the
northern district, although he woult per
sonally much prefer being judge OF only
one district. He has consulted tile at
torney general. circuit judges and Judge
Toulmin and they are Of the opinion that
he would have to go as regular judS @
in the northern district.
.'Under present circumstances can
give nothing more definite about the call
of the dockets. When the new judge
is appointed Judge Jones will confer with
him. after which | will be able to tell
you when the dockets will be called
here"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
MAY BE LAST GAME.
Seniors and Sophomores of the High
School Will Contest for Honors.

Perhaps the last basket ball game of
the season will be played at the Young
Mems Christian association building to-
night at 8 O'Clock. The High school boys
have decided to have one more contest
before returning to baseball.
On account of the rivalry which always
exists between the about-to-graduate and
the sophomores the lower classes OF the
High school are determined to rub in a
wholesome defeat on their friends, the
seniors, as a parting gift
The game will be one of interest and
will probably attract large crowd, both
of High school students and outsiders
Those who have Witnessed the games of
the past few months know what to ex-
pect in the way of manly sport.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27

Congress-, and it is significant of trend
in public opinion. That paper says: The
separate states have still somewhat of a
separate consciousness, but 1t is much
less than the consciousness ON the part
of all their citizens that we are one great
country. This inevitable and is as
il should be. And so many of our In
terests are purely national interests. i'm
possible to be confined within the boun-
daries of separate states. that the prov
inces and activities of the common gov
eminent must increase with the passage
of time and not diminish "
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
NEW LUMBER CONCERN.
Coleman Lumber Company Will Have
Headquarters at North Birmingham.

A petition for incorporation was filed
in the office Of the probate court yester-
day by the Coleman Lumber company
with a capital of $4,000.
The purposes of the corporation as set
forth in the petition are to own buy and
sell real estate, especially timber land,
timber rights and interests in land, to
own and operate saving and planning
mills, to make and sell building materials
and do building work.
The principal place of business will
be in North Birmingham. The follow
ing officers were elected: W. II. Cole.
man, OF Indianapolis, president; A. H.
GLADDEN.. of Indianapolis, vice president
and D. C. Thomas, Of Birmingham, treas
urer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the
office OF the probate court yesterday to
the following parties:
Godfrey Isbell, Leeds, and Miss Lilla
Howard.
L. d. Waldrop, West End, and Miss
Wi1helmini Boyle.
Clyde Clifton, Wylam, and Miss Flor
enee Leverton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
THE WEATHER

Washington. March 26.-Forecast for
Alabama-Fair Wednesday and Thurs
day; light to fresh south winds.
For Mississppi-Fair Wednesday and
Thursday; colder Thursday in north por-
tons; light to fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-27
Trend Of Sentiment.

by the way said Mr.. Campbell in
conclusion. "here is clipping from an
editorial in the Nashville Christian Adj
vocate-the official organ of the South
srn Methodist church-upon the Work of
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company. battalion ana regiment Do
Us more cham likely chat Che instruction
win Doe Ia The hands OF regular off
feers and entirely under thaIr SUPERB
vision Following cheese gatherings Of
officers .n Che practical schools ss ia-
Dictated SD for the foHovns ap
| months win Dee mapped ont anI the ole
hcers thoroughly acquainted uita .tHe
work Don this way systematic
! course of instruction wiu b- JOB prog
! rcss during the entire year. Iu this
way. too. the officers from out of ths
city WIN have the benefits of associa-
tion with regular army officers ana
with their fellow officers. mad0s OF
those acquainJanceships feelings 0f
frateruausm that comes 90 bodies OF
men associated iu "a common cause.
FOR PERMANENT CAMP.
There IS a demand today greater than
ever before Tor permanent camping
ground for ihe states troops This "as
emphasized ct the last camp, which
was held ~ American Fork II was
demonstrated thar with "a tract Of level
lend suitable Tor camping purposes as
Aa Iast camp site was. property lai1-
od ana adjacent 90 "a great variety 1f
country possessing variations of contour
suitable for The stimulation of war cone
diua1a. The interest of taa National
Guari would be- served better tH.1 SO
amy other voy 10 is now hoped hy