The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-13

fant industry.
 Another illustration used by the attor- ney general was that of the rate on coal from Ensley to Sheffield and Florence. He cited that on January 1 the rate was $1 .25, and that on March 25 it was raised to $2.sO, but has since been cut down to S135.
 Another instance was the rate on sand, which was 60 cents on January 1 and on March 25 1t was $1, and May % it was re- duced to 50 cents. 10 cents lower than on January 1.
 "I selected these cases" said MT, Gar Der, ito show, from our side, that these railroads are inconsistent We have ar gued that the maximum rate bill should not be enjoined.
 Horace Stringfellow another represen- tative of the state, argued next. He said as he understood it the maximum rate bill was the only one now under con- sideration. He said that the railroad had to show that the rates in effect on Jan uary l. which were fixed by themselves, were unjust and that to keep them m force would mean an injury to them He said no common carrier had the right to fix its rates without regard to the unb- lie and to hear the arguments of the at torney for the railroads CMr. Smith, one would be lleve that he was arguing be- fore a committee of the legislature in reference to the expediency of this legis- lation, and not before the court
 he said the railroads had not made a denial that they were making a profit on January 1, and yet they raise the rates from 40 to 900 per cent, and this is all profit and these profits were taken from the people.
 Pictures Presented.
 Montgomery, June 12.-(Special) )-Miss Elizabeth Benagh of Nashville has pre- sented to the state department of archives and history pictures of her grandparents, Governor and Mrs. Henry w. Collier, the former of whom was once chief justice of this state and governor from 1849 to 1853. Mrs Collier was a member of the famous Battle family of North Carolina.
 The pictures are on wood, half life size, and were painted before the war by Mi cola Marschall, who Is now a resident of Louisville Two years ago he painted a picture of former Governor Joseph F. Johnston, which now hangs in the halls of the department, and he is accredited with having painted the first Confederate flag.
 Applicants Passed.
 These are names of applicants who passed successful examinations in the May examinations for license to practice medicine; Dr. w. W. Perdue. Auburn; Dr. w. c. Howell, Dothan; pr. w. H. Riser, Milltown, Lamar county; Dr, w. r. Griffin Tuscaloosa; Dr. R. J. Dickerson Yantley, Choctaw county; pr. c. A. Rodg- CTS. colored, Mobile; pr. s. D. Townsend, Troy.
 Fire Underwriters.
 Before adjourning today the Alabama Fire Underwriters elected G. A. Thomas of Montgomery president, and E. S. Moore of Birmingham secretary-treasurer A committee will be named on the question of commissions, the idea being to get Alabama as generous a rate as those of other states.
 Henry Davidson of Montgomery was chosen to remain at the dead of the legis- lative committee, and R. F. Manley of Birmingham of the executive committee. A telegram of sympathy was sent the Misses Morgan in Washington on the death of their illustrious father.
 Musical Association.
 Members of the Southern Musical asso- caition in twelfth annual session, and of the Alabama Musical association, in third annual session, assembled this morning at 9:S0 o'clock in the auditorium of the Commercial and opened it's first business session of the year. The session was largely and enthusiastically attended, and the meeting was spirited and friendly from start tosfinish.
 Prof. A. Geiger of Gainesville, Ga, called the session to order, and the visi- tors were welcomed to the city by Philip Stern of this city Owing to the fact that MT. Stern had to leave the room on a business errand the response could not be made which was to set forth the ap- preciation of the visitors at Montgomery's hospitality.
 'Mr. Stern's address, however" said President Geiger, after the session, was all that could be desired. We already felt at home. The welcome to the city as extended through him was all the more appreciated, though we had no chance to formally extend thanks. We all feel at home"
 Annual Reports.
 Following upon the address of MT. Stern, President Geiger read his annual report, which was enthusiastically re- ceived The Southern Music association was seen to be in fourishing condition, and the report indicated that the success during the past year has been especially noticeable.
 Professor Eilenberg secretary of the as- sociation, followed upon the address of President Geiger with the minutes of the last session. The treasurer's report will be made on Friday morning, at which time the final session of the association will be held The reports of President Geiger and of Secretary Eilenberg were adopted.
 Committees on nominations and resolu- tions were appointed to report back to the association on Friday morning.
 At 10:30 O clock the most interesting discussion of the session was entered upon the theme being "To What Ex- tent Is q Music Teacher Responsible for the Musical Conditions in His Communi- ty?" The discussison was participated in by nearly every member of the associa- ton present, and the sense of the mem- bers was that the teacher of music was responsible for the conditions, whether favorable or adverse.
 Officers Reports.
 At o'clock tomorrow morning the music teachers of the Alabama associa- ton will meet at the Commercial club auditorium, at which time the officers will report and discussions be entered into.
 On Friday morning the final session of the two associations. embraced in the Southern Music association, will be held. At this session the officerA for the coming year will be elected, and the members will decide whether or not Montgomery shall be the permanent headquarters of the association A movement is on foot to have it so and 1t Is thought that Mont gomery can secure the honor by putting forth an effort in this direction. A sen- timent favorable to Montgomery in view of it's central location in the southern states is known to be among the mem bers.
 Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock the as- snciation will give an organ and violin