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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07

the several contiguous counties in North Alabama, is the wonder of the financial world It will take a more powerful agency that prohibition, or the cramp of Wall street, to make hard times perm anent here.' The president expressed pleasure at the conditions of the proper ties of his company, as he has found them so far on his tour of inspection.
 The Southern Bell company has just undergone the investigation of the Geor- gla railroad commission. Concerning that matter, however, no statement was made
 The banquet given at the Hillman last night in honor of the visitors by W. w. Crawford, president of the American Trust and Savings bank. was a brilliant affair In addition to the visitors, a number of prominent men of the city at- tended, those present in addition to Mr Crawford being Theodore N. Vail, Wal ker Percy, general counsel Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; George G. Crawford, president Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company: J. Epps Brown, J. J. Smith, editor Birmingha m Ledger; John W. Tomllnson, lawyer; Evelyn Harris, John L. Parker, president city council, druggist; D. F. Turnbull, F. H. cabiness. lawyer; Guy R. Johnson, vice president Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company; MT. Hunter, manufae- turer; Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes, president and editor Birmingham News; Edward J. Hall, w. T. Gentry, Culpepper Exum president Birmingham Fertilizer com pany; Ed D. Smith, city attorney; A. l.. Fulenwider, president Birmingham Realty company; Sterling Wood. lawyer. presi- dent Birmingham Commercial club J. W. Mcqueen, vice president Sloss-Sheffield Steel, Iron and Railroad company: H. F. w. Palmer, F. L. Woodruff, T. o. Smith, president Birmginham Trust and Savings bank: W. II. Kettig, manager Crane com pany, mill supplies; w. B. Leedy, real es- tate and insurance; c. M. Williamson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07

Yesterday and last night Birmingham entertained one of the pioneers of the telephone business-Theodore N. Vail, president of the American Bell Telephone and Telegraph company.
 With President Vail were Edward J. Hall, vice president of the American Bell and president of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company; w. T. Gentry, vice president of the Southern Bell; J. Epps Brown, general manager of the Southern Bell; H. E. w. Palmer assistant to the vice president; F. L. Woodruff, superintendent, and Evelyn Harris, special agent.
 President Vail was associated with Dr. Graham in the first exploitation of the Bell telephone, and Is in the very first rank of the telephone business of the United States.
 The officials announce that they are on a tour of inspection. They are going over the properties of the company in the south. From Birmingham they will leave this morning for Montgomery From Montgomery they will go to Mo- bile. From Mobile they will visit every ldISc Clly III inC SOutn WuViGlH lllt Dell telephone is operated.
 The officials were visited at the Hill man yesterday by several of the prom inent citizens of Birmingham. W. W. Crawford, president of the American Trust and Savings bank, entertained the party at dinner at the IIillman.
 President Vail expressed his delight with Alabama and Birmingham It has been some years since he was here be- fore. ''I am amazed at the rapid growth and development of Birmingham" said he. Tt is. indeed the Magic City, and seems to have sprung into greatness fin a night. It seems only yesterday that Bir- mingham was village and Elyton the real center of the district The develop ment of the entire district, embracing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
MUCH INTEREST IN
 COMER CONFERENCE
ALABAMiANS ARE WONDERING WHAT THE GOVERNOR SAID TO THE PRESIDENT AND WHATTHE OUTCOME WILL BE.

The outcome of Governor Comers Washington trip Is awaited with marked interest. Since it is known that Governor Conner has been in conference with Pres ident Roosevelt and that President Roose- welt, anxious to get a 'line" on the situ- alton in Alabama, has asked Governor Conner for information, the people gener- ally are expecting some outcome whlelt will be of great importance.
 Additional interest exists on account of the fact that in Washington at present North Carolina and Governor Smith of Georgia, the three southern governors who have had their hands full' with the railroads doing business in their re- spective states. The press dispatches of yesterday contained the information that these three governors have been in consult tation, and that after this consultation. Governor Conner would again see Presi- dent Roosevelt.
 It is remembered that sometime ago in Atlanta, Governors Conner, Smith and Glenn, with the attorneys general of these three states, held meeting for the pur- pose of fixing a uniform rate and now it is reported in Birmingham that these officials adjourned with the understand ing that they would later meet in Wash ington.
 Some announcement is expected in the immdeiate future The belief in Birming- ham Is general that the state will eventu- ally take it's complaint to the supreme court of the United States. It Is suspect ed. too, that President Roosevelt may take q hand in Alabama affairs. The counsel of the state in Birmingham re- main Inrornn11Infpatita
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
WANT TEACHERS.
Three Hundred Vacancies Exist In the
 Philippine Service.

A civil service examination will be held in Birmingham on December 27-2S for the position of teacher, of which there are 300 vacancies in the Philippine service.
 An examination will also be held on these dates for the position of clerks. These positions are very lucrative and require high-class men, and 1t is desired that as many college graduates as pos sible take this examination.
 An examination for the position of chemist t-clerk will be held on January g. This position is in the office of the com missioner of internal revenue, treasury department. There will also be an exam- nation on this date for the position of fish culturlsts, Photographic stone cutter and the position of first-class steam en- gineer in the custodian service at Omaha. Neb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
PAVING COMPLETED.
First Avenue Greatly Improved In the
 Vicinity of Twelfth Street.

The laying of the Bituithic paving on First avenue from Fifteenth street to Twelfth street has been completed. Most of this work was finished several weeks ago with the exception of space at the railroad crossing which was delayed so that new rails might be put down. The pavement has made a wonderful change in First avenue at this place.
 The street railway company has a sim gle track across the railroad at this point and made preparations for putting down double tracks last summer. The ground was dug up and everything gotten in readiness for placing the additional cross- ings, of which there are several For some reason, however. the steam railroad companies and the street railroad com pany could not agree on the work and 1t was abandoned. The steam roads, it is said, refused to grant permission for the laying of double crossings.
 This hundred feet of single track at this crossing is the only bit of single track be- tween Birmingham and Powderly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
ALIcHTs ON HIS HEAD.
Nearo Is Thrown From a Wagon TO
 Hard Pavement, But Recovers.

That a negro can't be hurt by pelng hit on the head was proven yesterday on Eighteenth street near the postoffice. The negro was riding on the back end of a wagon containing two other negroes when it suddenly turned into Second al- ley. The negroes were driving rapidly and the sudden turn sent the negro on the back end flying through the air. causing him to land squarely on his head on the rough pavement
 The negroes sitting on the seat driving hadn't noticed the departure of their <guest and continued down the alley at the same fast pace. Several pedestrians thought sure they had another dead ne- gro and rushed to where he had landed Before anyone could reach him, how ever he was on his feet and running after the wagon The negro was thrown fully ten feet and almost made a complete circle in his death -defying stunt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
RESTRICT CORRIDORS.
Prisoners at County Jail Now Let Out
 In Groups.

Owing to the crowded condition of the county jail, especially in the white jail, corridor privileges will hereafter be al- lowed to only one-half of the prisoners each day. This plan was adopted yester- day morning by Sheriff Higdon, who also announced that in the future all pack ages going into the jail must be thor oughly examined by the warden in charge.
 This last movement was brought about by the increased number of knives and other instruments found in the jail. The jail at the present is in very crowded condition. There are 72 cells in the place and each cell is intended to accommo- date two persons. thus making room for IA prisoners. In reality. however, there are nearly twice as many prisoners in the jail as there Is comfortable accommo- tation for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 WORKERS TO MEET
Mrs. eryner Will Be the pr'"''pA' Speaker and Other prominent
 Workers Will Attend.

prenarations for holding the Sunday school institute in the First Methoois' church Sunday and Tuesday, have been about completed. The institute VIII DC under the auspices of the Jefferson Coun. tv sunday School association and all aoui. members of any Sunday school are inVi.eu to attend. .4,o,a,
 Mrs Mary Foster Bryner, internatioiiai eald worker. will be the principal speaker of the occasion. Mrs. Bryner IS consio- cred to be the most eloquent femihine sneaker in religious work and has always heen greeted by immense crowds wherever she has spoken. That she will be re- ceived in the same manner here is gen. erallv believed. The local association has been endeavoring to get her to come here for a long time.
 President R. F. Lewis of the Jefferson County Sunday School association VIII nreside and a number of other prominent sneakers will take part. including Judge Josenh Carthel. There will be no ses- sion on Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The circuit court docket of cases set for the months of January and February, 1908. is ready for distribution. Copies can be had from the clerk of the circuit court
 All the courts were in full operation yesterday and had not concluded business at adjournment time yesterday.
 In the first division of the city court the case of c. A. Wickersham vs. The Ala bama Steel and Wire company resulted in a mistrial.
 In the same division the case of J. D. Payne vs Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company is on trial.
 In the second division of the city court the case of J. T. Myric vs. Sayre Min ing and Manufacturing company resulted in a verdict for the defendant.
 In the case of Ira Dement, vs. Bir- mngham Railway. Light and Power com- pany. settlement was made by plaintiff obtaining a judgment for $1250
 In the third division of the city court the case of Perry F. Stone vs. the South and North Railroad company is on trial In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court the case of Max c. Sewell vs. Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company was tried and went to the jury at 5 o'clock.
 William Eddy, pro ami, filed suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for $l0O in the fore noon and a couple of hours afterwards the case was settled by a consent judg- ment for the plaintiff for $40.
 In the circuit court before Judge J. H. Miller the jury in the case of D. A. Simp- son vs Mayor and Aldermen of Birming- ham returned a verdict for the defendant judgment for $l2S.SS was rendered for the plaintiff in the case of the Hood Lum- Der company vs. T. B. Clement.
 In the chancery court yesterday final decree was rendered in the case of Eliza w. Tarrant vs. T. Y. Huffman, ct als A decree was rendered removing the disability of homage of J. c. Ryan.
 Register Altman was engaged yesterday taking testimony in a reference to ascer- tain mesne profits in the case of Louis A. Roy vs. Cecilia N. Roy, adminstratrix The case of Emma l.. Crowder vs c. L. Fisher is set for today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
IN SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

Fred Carter, alias Frank Clark wanted badly In Birmingham for burglary and grand larceny has been located in Mem phis. The negro is working on the steam boat James Lee in Memphis. and tho authorities there have notified the sher Nf's office here of his location. The sher- fir will send to Memphis for the negro.
 Sheriff Higdon has on his desk applica- ton for requlsition papers for a man wanted here for highway robbery. For evident reasons the name of the man is withheld. As soon as practicable, how ever, the proper papers will be gotten out, and the authorities expect to get the man wanted within the next few days.
 Acquisition papers have been sent the sheriff's office from the offices of the governors of Alabama and Mississippi for York Andrews, wanted in Scranton, Miss, for murder. Andrews was sent to Pratt mines some time ago to work out a sentence for an offense committed in thi; county. His term in the mines ex- pires on December 31, hence the requis- tion papers. He will be returned to Scranton to face trial for the crime charged against him at that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
PERSIST w CHARGINGLOWER RATES
 THAN ORDERED STATE

For a railroad to persist in charging higher rate than the state declares legal, has become quite a common occurrence. But in Alabama. today. it happens that some of the roads are persisting in charg- ing a cheaper rate than the state allows. In other words. the Alabama Great South ern, the Southern, the Frisco, and others, are charging 21s cents per mile, in spite of the fact that the state has permitted them. after December 1, to increase that rate one-quarter of a cent.
 For several days, it was understood that the cause of the neglect to increase the rate after December 1 was due to the fact that the tariff sheets had not been received. But yesterday it became known that the Alabama Great Southern did have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Postoffice Cafe Closed.

The Postoffice Cafe was closed yester- day upon the petition of W. R. Fairley, one of the receivers in the bankruptcy case of " Paris, who is proprietor of the cafe. Paris filed a voluntary petition sev- eral days ago setting forth that he was doing business under the name of V. Paris, V. Paris & Company and the Post office Cafe. Receivers were appointed im- mediately and the cafe has been running as usual The petition of Receiver Fair ley states that the receipts amount to less than the actual cost of the food used and Referee in Bankruptcy N. L. Steele or dered the cafe closed at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07

bama railroad commission extended to the commissions of Mississippi, Tennes- see, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina to hold joint conference for the purpose of arranging for uniform requirements in the several states. "This uniform requirement on tie part of the several railroads" said MT. Nesbitt, would be the saving of much work on the part of railroad officials in complying with the rules of the various commissions. By uniform re- quirements' is meant requirements for making changes in establishing rates, schedules, depots, and the matter of demurrage." MT. Nesbitt stated that the idea was arrived at when Gov ernors Conner, Smith and Glenn re- gently held a meeting in Atlanta, and several. of the commissioners of these states met at the same time. He stated too, that no date had been agreed upon for the meeting of the several com missions but hoped that time was not far distant. Birmingham will prob obly be the place agreed upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07

copies of 2s4 milage, and that that rate was recalled. That road has instructions to continue the sale of tickets in Alabama at a rate of 2h cents per mile.
 To discover why the roads religiously refrain from charging as high rate as they are permitted to charge, is diff cult Various reasons are suggested. One is that if they continue to sell at 21s cents the rate may be increased after the end ing of the litigation between the state of Alabama and the Louisville and Nashville and other roads, whereas that increase might not be permissible in case the rate was increased to 2a4 cents.
 At any rate, it Is true that tickets are sold in the state today at a cheaper rate than, the state permis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Wesbitf Says Commission
 Is Tied Up Hand and Fo0t

I've found ourselves tied hand and foot,' said W. D. Nesbitt, associate railroad commissioner as he reached the city last night from Montgomery.
 "The injunction of the federal court prevented our making or changing any rate whatever. It was therefore im- possible for us to hear and decide the controversy over switching charges. We found it impossible to grant new rate on compressed cotton. It was inn possible to classify the Alabama Great Southern. Our hands in every respect were tied.
 Say, for instance, there is certain rate on the Belt for switching cars. Then, say there was another and higher rate on the Birmingham South ern. Then, you have the alleged discrimina- tion. Under the federal injunction, however we could not hear the argu- ment, nor charge the rate. We, there fore, adjourned.'
 MT. Nesbitt made a statement, too, concerning the invitation of the Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATES.
Railroads Preparing To Take Care of
 Large Crowds.

The railroads have received the holiday rate sheets. These rates are effective In all states south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi river. Washington and Cincinnati are included.
 The return trip, under these rates, is made on one and one-third times the regular fare, plus 25 cents. The tickets are on sale December 20-25, inclusive, December 30-31 and January l. The time limit is January 6.
 All of the railroads have equipped them- selves with necessary cars and facilities to handle the holiday crowd, which is always large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
JUDGE HUNDLEY RETURNS.
Getting Things In Shape for the Con-
 v~ning of Court Monday.

Judge oscar R. Hundley arrived in Bir- mingham yesterday morning to get things in shape for the converting of the federal court on next Monday. He will look into some bankrupt cases and pass upon them rtoday.
 Judge Hundley is cutting deep into the heavy docket which faced him here upon his taking up the duties of federal judge. the civil docket at that time being about four years behnid At the September term the criminal docket was cleaned up with the exception of one or two cases where the defendants skipped their bonds and failed ito make their appearance. Quite a number of Interesting criminal cases will come up before him at this term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Hearing Before Referee Steele.

Referee in Bankruptcy N. l.. Steele will give a hearing this morning on a motion to have the Lewis Machine and Foundry company made party to the bankrupt petition of Fred Young, who filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy on November 20 On December a report was made to the creditors. at which time the additional petition was filed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
WoodIawn Neoroes In Jail.

Tom Hall. Will Hawkins. and Sylvester Hopkins. the three negro thieves caught in Woodlawn Thursday night by Officers Fowler and Poole, were placed in the county jail yesterday afternoon. Each of the negroes has four charges of larceny from a store" docketed against him, and they are being held under a bond of $lO0 in each case. making the bond of each $4G0 The negroes are thought to be the gang which has made a systematic rob- bery of stores in Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Charged With Opening Wrong Mail.

Antonio Apostolic was arrested yester- day morning by Deputy United States Marshal R. A. Smith upon warrant sworn out by Assistant United States District Attorney Joseph Montgomery, charging him with having opened mail addressed to A. Govatos x Co. He was to have been given hearing by United States Commissioner R. B. Watts yester- day afternoon, but upon petition of at- torneys it was postponed until next Tues day. The penalty for this offense is a fine of not more than $500 and F months imprisonment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Camp Hardee Meets Today.

Camp Hardee, United Confederate Vet erans, will hold it's regular semi monthly meeting this afternoon at o'clock in the Commercial club rooms pr. J. c. Abernathy will read resolutions on the death of Judge D. M. Taliaferro. Judge w. H. Stanley will read story of the war. There will also be several other interesting features on the programme. The public is invited to attend the meet ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
WlIl Test Cement Blocks.

Fire Chief A. V. Bennett, and Build- ing Inspector Matthews are arranging for a careful test of cement block construc- ton. A block house is to be built with material picked at random from the Full enwider plant. and n test of fire and water will be made. Mayor Ward has written a letter to the council committee suggest ing that they watch the experiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07

Southern Railway for Allan ta, four daily trains, 6::25 a. m., 4:15 p. m., 4::25 p. m., 12:30 midnight. Leave on time, wait for. no connection. Go with the crowd. \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 6.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy, possibly light rain, Saturday Sunday partly cloudy; light east winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
I TeIephOne Officials
 Spend Day M City

of
  powerful hard times President Telephone Telegraph
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
You Don't Think
 Coffee
 The Cause

But to prove what keeps stom- ach and heart weak and nerv- ous prostration coming, sup pose you try leaving off coffee 10 days and use
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Two Escaped Prisoners Arrested

Grover Shamblin, one of the men
who broke jai. here last Thursday
night, was captured at Norton We'd
nesGay and brought back here to jail
With the arrest of the Asbury boy last
Saturday, this make, only two of the
escaped prisoners who have been
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