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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1908-05-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
COTTON EXPERIMENT FARM
 IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

It is an unusual thing for large fer tilizer and chemical works to cultivate it's own experiment farm in the south, but it will no doubt be of much interest to the general public to know that the Grasseli Chemical company has under cultivation such a farm of about forty acres, just opposite their plant at Gras- selli, Ala. The company is not only en- deavoring to show by actual test the re- suit that can be obtained by the use of their high grade fertilizers, but Is put ting under practical observation the new method of soil culture, now getting so much attention from the government. It is said to be worth the trip of any man in Alabama interested in cotton culture to see the cotton that the company has grown on average upland. This cotton has from 400 to 800 pounds of fertilizer per acre, is planted in five foot rows
 each plant three feet apart in the row, or having an average space of 15 square
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
Nothing Is Given Out But Be- liefIs Expressed That
 Peace Is Near
LEWIS WILL TALK BEFORE
 LEAVING FOR THE NORTH
Governor Takes Officials to Republic, Where Camps Are Inspected and Later Shows Them Over
 the City.

With the arrival of J. L. Lewis. presi- dent of the United Mine Workers of America, yesterday, everybody was ask ing, "Is the strike to be called off?''
 It was known to many Thursday night that Vice President White and a num- Der of national board members of the Miners Union, including w. R. Fairley, were on their way from Indianapolis to Birmingham, but few persons, if any, knew that President Lewis was in the party. W. D. Ryan, secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers is among the visiting officials.
 MT. Lewis and MT Ryan are registered at the Florence and Mir. White is stop ping at the Southern hotel.
 The visitors arrived yesterday morn- ing over the Louisville and Nashville At Il o'clock President Lewis held con- ference with his associates at the head quarters of Alabama district No. 20, Unit ed Mine Workers, on Fist street. Among those present were national board mem bers McDonald Hargrove, and Fowler, and a number of local officials of the miners union.
 It became known early in the day that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
MAY CHANGE ROUTE FOR NEW CAR LINE
COUNCIL IS BEING PETlTloNED TO HAVE FIFTEENTH STREET EX- TENSION RUN THROUGH ALLEY BACK OF ST. CHARLES.

Although the City Council at the last meeting unanimously voted to give a franchise up St. Charles street for car line to be extended from the Fifteenth street car line, 1t has been decided to run the line up either Eleventh street, which Is one block east of St. Charles street, or up the 35-foot alley between St Charles street and Glen Iris
 This latter route, besides being nine feet wider than St. Charles street, will, it is claimed, serve a greater number of people than if it ran up St. Charles street or Eleventh street
 While there has been objection raised to the St. Charles street route, w. P. G.. Harding, J. l.. Yancey, Jere c. King, Messrs. Shell, Wallace, Cornelius. Ja- cobs, and several others who live in the neighborhood are petitioning the council to change the route to the alley, and all who own property express themselves as highly in favor of the extension of the South Fifteenth street line
 However, the alley will be used only one block, as the line will then run into the extension of St. Charles street which goes over the mountain through a gap at grade of per cent into Shades val lew. It is understood that the franchise granted at the last meeting will be changed next Wednesday. Land owners in Shades valley are planning to carry this line on to the top of Shades noun tain, thus reaching all the people in the lower end of the valley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
THATCHER SPEAKS
 HERE AGAIN TODAY
GOOD ROADS APOSTLE IS ESPE- CIALLY EAGER TO INTEREST LADIES IN PROJECT-HE SAYS THEY ARE BEST WORKERS.

Charles W. Thatcher, the good roads apostle, will speak this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel of the Green Under taking company, in the interest of na- tional boulevard from Detroit to New Orleans, for which he has been working since last December.
 Thatcher has been in Birmingham and the immediate vicinity for about a week, during which time he has made quite a number of speeches in the interest of the movement which he is boosting. He is trying especially to interest the ladies of Birmingham in the movement, as he says he finds they are the best workers
 The good roads apostle has found many willing hearers in this city, and 1t is understood that quite number of ladies have signifed their intention of organiz- ing a national boulevard club here. Thatcher has organized quite a number of these clubs in Alabama, the aggregate membership of which. he says, Is more than 15,000.
 The road for which Thatcher is work ing, if built, is to extend from Detroit to New Orleans via Birmingham, furnishing 60-foot boulevard from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico He is travelling over the country in little prairie schoon- CT. drawn by two burros, making his own survey for the highway as he goes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
SKETCH OF THE MEN WHO
 BUILT A., B. & A. RAILROAD

There is something unusually individual about the history of the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic railroad. Unlike all the other railroads which have been laid in the south, this is monument to the energy, the ability and the "get up' of one man-H. M. Atkinson.
 To Mir. Atkinson is due the credit for building nearly thousand miles of track within a few months, feat which has required decades almost in the case of other roads. He is the man who inter- ested northern capitalists in the enter prise and as president of the road has gathered around him a group of accom- plshed experts.
 "A man of 46 years, fnancier, born in Brookline, Mass, now one of the biggest men of the south," is the de- scription given him by a northern writer.
 He graduated from Harvard with the class of 1884 and was married in At 1anta in April 1888, to Miss Mary Peters, daughter of Col. Richard Peters. He went to Atlanta in 1886 and was in the cotton business for three years. In 1889 he organized the Title Guarantee and Trust Co.,, of which he is now president. Later he became president of the Georgia Electric Light Co.,, and he made 1t great success fighting the opposition company to finish effecting a combina tion. MT. Atkinson once acquired con trol of the Birmingham Railway and Light company, but sold out in few years at a profit. He is not trader, but is essentially a creator, making much of little.
 Engaging in the lumber business in south Georgia he purchased small rail- road, and this was the inception of his great plan to connect Birmingham with Brunswick To make possible the larger undertaking MT. Atkinson organized the Brunswick Steamship company, which has what are claimed to be the best piers on the south Atlantic coats. To guar antee coal for his railroad and the en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29

feet per plant, and with this amount of space it will average five feet high and has completely lapped across the five feet rows. It is estimated by a number of experienced cotton growers that it should yield from one and a half to two bales per acre. one remarking that he had seen no highland cotton to equal it, and but little delta cotton superior
 The Grasseli Chemical company is the first to make a practical demonstration to the farmer that fertilization pays, and that an up-to-date method of soil culture combined with the proper fertilization, doubly pays and as so little attention is given to the former by the average farm CT, the conclusion by the company is that at least one half of the fertilizer used is thrown away.
 The cotton breeding expert sent by the department of agriculture, Washington, visited the field recently and pronounced it the finest he had seen in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
T. L. LEWIS,


 Mr Lewis was here and many union miners hurried to headquarters to well come him. The president greeted every man cordially, and with those whom he know personally he conversed briefly He was in Birmingham in 1903, in attend ance on the court of arbitration, being at that time vice president of the union
 About noon President Lewis, Vice Pres ident White, Secretary-Treasurer Ryan and J. R. Kennemer, president of Ala bama district No. 20, held conference with Governor Conner in the directors room of the First National bank. w. F. G. Harding president of the bank, was the only other person present at this conference. It Is understood that the governor reviewed the strike conditions exhaustively.
 After discussing matters for an hour, MT. Lewis said he would like to have a talk with the governor alone. The others then withdrew and MT. White and Governor Conner remained closeted to- gether for about a half hour. In the meantime MT. White and Mir. Harding held an earnest conversation seated near the latter's desk in the bank. At 1:30 o'clock Governor Conner took President Lewis to his home for luncheon, and lat CT in the afternoon escorted him in his automobile to Republic, where they view ed mining camp conditions, On return ing from Republic the governor took MT. Lewis for spin through the residsn nee section of Birmingham.
 It is known that the governor is in- tensely desirous of having the strike ended, but he declined positively to make any statement regarding his conferences. It was generally remarked, however, that he appeared to be in the best of spirits.
 When MT. Lewis was seen at his room in the Florence hotel at late hour last night he stated that he did not care to make any statement at the present time, but that he would make one in two or three days ''I want to get fully in- formed before saying anythinG," said he, "and l will not express myself for two or three days yet. When this statement is issued, however, the people will know just who is responsible for the troubles here.'
 The executive committee of the opera tors association held it's regular routine meeting yesterday morning, and the Com mercial Operators association held a special business session.
 The Alabama Coal Operators associa- tion composed of both furnace compa- nies and commercial concerns, being un- oltaro bIv committed to the open shOn noI- icy and having declined several days ago to confer with the United Mine Workers, none of the members of the association met MT. Lewis yesterday.
 While the officials of the miners union are reticent, it is felt by many citizens that President Lewis will call the strike off, either before he leaves Birmingham or shortly after his return to Indianapo- lIa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
BARACA FIELD DAY
 ON WEST END LINKS

"Baraca Field Day" will be pulled off at the golf grounds in West End this afternoon by the Baraca class or the West End Baptist church, the events beginning at o'clock and the afternoon winding up with barbecue. The membership of this class Is ex- ceptionally large, and the d1nerept events will be warmly contested.
 The programme as arranged Is TOT a 1OO-yard dash, relay race between two teams, running high jump and running long jump. Remnants bearing the class colors will be awarded to the winners.
 Among the other athletic features Will be a game of baseball between a team selected from the class and team rep resenting the East Lake Methodist church.
 Several other features have also been planned and the occasion promises to be one of great enjoyment. The com mittee in charge is composed of Charlie Parker, chairman John Aday, Ed Allen and Russel Simmons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Phantom Detective y

The latest Rowland & Clifford musical hit, 'The Phantom Detective, will be presented here next week at the Bijou theatre. Lem B. Parker is responsible for the book; Clarence Sim wrote the music, and there are many special songs and several hits. The leading character is not the old-school detective fellow, but rather an up-to-date chap who does clever work in ferreting out a very com plicated case keeping the audience mys- tified through his novel methods. The play is of the rather exciting kind, but never lurid The musical ensembles are taken care of by a show girl chorus, con- edy quartet and several noted vaudeville players.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
PARTNERSHIP CONTENTION.
Bill Praying for Dissolution of Well
 Known Firm.

A bill was filed yesterday in the chan cery court by H. C. Hodges and James Downey praying, among other things, for a dissolution of the firm of Hodges, Mims & Downey, engaged in the slag business. It sets forth several grounds and seeks to recoup damages from Claude Mims for alleged violations of the partnership agree ment.
 It alleges that Mims organized new company, of which he became a member, and entered into a competing business with his old firm and secured valuable contracts for the new firm, which "in equity and good conscience he should have secured for Hodges, Mims Downey'' that the partnership agreement prohibited either member of the firm entering into similar or competing business during the existence of their co-partnership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29

terprises along the line, he organized The Birmingham Coal and Iron company, and has been greatly successful in this enter prise.
 Mr. Atkinson is a member of most of the important clubs of the south. He has eagerly sought friends in Birming ham and found many. His policy has all ways been to keep entirely out of politics. to know everybody with whom he has business personally, and to please, as well as encourage his customers.
 The head of the legal department, Pres ton S. Arkwright, first vice president of the road, young man of 96 years, has had entrusted to him all the legal mat ters. He has succeeded in getting an excellent right-of-way, and mas paid $60O, GOO alone for franchises and property in the Birmingham district.
 During the big street car war in Att lanta MT. Arkwright, by his unusual abil- ity, liberal spirit and fine judgment, at tracted the attention of MT. Atkinson, and from that time to this, associated with Mr. Atkinson in business, he has always borne himself in such manner as 10 VIII lOT HIS cOlilpdHy lit CoI Ididi support of the public which it deserves.
 Alex Bonnyman, the civil engineer, is the man who is sponsor for the beautiful grades and fine work which makes the road among the most perfect. in the coun- try He has a national reputation as railroad engineer, and has served in va rious capacities with dozens of lines in the country.
 c. B. Wilpurn is general superintendent of the road, with headquarters at Bruns- wick. He is one of the best known rail- road men in the country and his ability has won for him many well deserved promotions. He is in charge of details of operation and to him is due the great reputation of the road for service and equipment. The other officers are all as thoroughly capable of maintaining their departments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
Free Vaudeville.

There will be an entire change of at- traction at East Lake Sunday afternoon and night, after a most successful week this week. The free vaudeville acts for next week will include Herr Edgar Strauss, the phenominal baritone and comedian; Belus,-the fashion plate dane- CT, and the Gilmore sisters, singers and dancers. Special costume effects will be seen during the week, principally by Herr Strauss whose reputation in Birming- ham is extensive. There are matinees every afternoon at 5:30 o'clock and every night there is a performance from s:15 to 10:15 o'clock. This weeks bill is one of exceptional strength and has drawn large crowds. There will be another large ann ateur bill next Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29

heavy explosion shook the neighbor- hood of Lewisburg at 10 o'clock last night, but a search by the soldiers sta tioned at that place failed to reveal the place where the explosion had taken place. It appeared to be within half mile of Lewisburg and the military off cers are of the opinion that some house in the woods a good distance from the main road was dynamited.
 The squad of soldiers at the camp at Lewisburg was divided into small details and sent on scouting expeditions through the woods in an effort to locate the scene of the explosion, but up to an early hour this morning the search had failed of developments. Daylight is expected to bring the affair to light
 Outside the arrival of President Lewis and other officials of the United Mine Workers in Birmingham yesterday morn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
HEAVY EXPLOSION NEAR
 LEWISBURG LAST NIGHT

ing there was but little doing in the strike line. One special train of imported men was sent to Republic under military escort, while other small groups were sent out accompanied by few deputies.
 A few more of the tents pitched by strikers were pulled down yesterday by the soldiers There are number of places in the district where three or four tents have been pitched which are not being disturbed by the soldiers, the san itary conditions in most of these small groups being almost as good as in the houses. It is only in cases where a great number of tents have been pitched together and in places where it is feared disorder will break loose without polio ing that the tents are being struck.
 One or two arrests were made yester- day on warrants charging intimidation and trespassing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
GIRL IN MALE ATTIRE IS
 ARRESTED AT EAST LAKE

One of the special park policeman at East Lake made arrests yesterday that may develop an interesting case. IA year old girl, attired in boys clothing, and Oliver Sims and Joe Harmon, two young men, were the parties arrested.
 The officers attention was attracted by the trio strolling around the park grounds yesterday afternoon about four o'clock, and noticing the feminine fea- lures and manner of one, his attention was attracted. He followed the three almost around the lake before they stop ped and then placed them under arrest His suspicious were verified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
CITY FORCES MAY BE USED
 IN OPENING 28TH STREET

Although the time-lmit of 30 days from the date of the passage of a resolution by the city council requiring the railroads to open Twenty eighth street, between First avenue and Avenue B, is almost up. the railroad companies apparently have made no move whatever toward opening the street.
 The resolution in question was passed at a regular meeting of the city council, held on August 5. The resolution speci- fies that 'in case said railroad compa- nies refuse and neglect to comply with the resolution within 30 days, the Mayor shall be requested to instruct tse street commissioner to open up said Twenty eighth street between said limits to traf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29

quit and I said, Yes, I have enough of this dirty deal
 "Someone then wet handkerchief and washed my face for me. Robertson start ed towards town. I started out of the park then discovered that I was going the wrong way came back, laid my coat on the ground and lay down for about half an hour, when I got up and went to my boarding house.
 Thompson then told of how he went home, took bath and attempted to stop the flow of blood from his wounds, and finding this impossible dressed and start ed to Dr. Copeland's office. T was very thirsty" said he, "and went into Hous- mans to get something to drink" He all so said that he had pulled his hat down tight over his head so that the blood would not run down his face and at tract attention as he walked down the street.
 Other witnesses examined were Robert Warnock, Lucien Smith and P. Maroney, their testimony being practically the same as in the preliminary hearing. The arguments are expected to be concluded by or 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co
St, PauI's School.

St. Paul's Parochial school will open Tuesday, September l. Strict attention is paid to the moral and religious train ing of the pupils. In regard to their studies, it is claimed that the most ap- proved methods and most efficient means are adopted to stimulate, test and develop natural talents, and to insure the acquisi- ton of a thorough training and educa- tion.
 An examination of all classes is made at the end of each month. Reports are sent monthly to inform parents of the conduct ana improvement of their chil- dren. Superior advantages are afforded the pupils for pursuing the study of music. Special attention ig given to in strumental music, in which theory and practice afe carefully combined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
WRONG MAN
 USED TRANSFER

Two men were placed under arrest early last night by two special deputies on the charge of unlawfully giving and using a transfer. The two men were G. w. Haw- kins and R. E. Whaley, it being alleged that Hawkins gave Whaley the transfer and that the latter used it.
 E. H. Wilson and M. F. Calhoun were the special deputies who made the ar rest, claiming to have witnessed the transaction. Hawkins and Whaley were placed in the county jail and held ir default of a s1OO bond. Convictions or l1 lais charge in police court resulted in a tisne of S1 in other cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29
RAILROAD OFFICIALS
 HOLD CONFERENCE

Thef office of Superintendent J. w. Ev- ans of the Alabama Great Southern was fthe scene of busy conference yesteirday afternoon when the heads of the various divisions and departments To- cated } In bHmlhgham gathered together for the purpose Of discussing ways and meanP Tor the petterment of the service.
 Every department of the work was repFesented and the discussions were su,fh that it is believed great profit will re Suit from them. In addition to the Local representatives there were several heads of departments and divisions from other places
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29

After the girl had been taken into eus- tody she told the officer that she had met the two young men short time ago and that one of them cropped off her hair and the other had her dressed in masculine attire against her will. She said she was II years old last April.
 Both Oliver and Sims were required to make bond before they were released. The girl was placed in the care of two ladies of East Lake instead of being de- tained by the police.
 The case will come up in the mayors court at College station, East Lake, this morning at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29

1c, with the city forces at his eom- mand. The resolution also provides that the railroads be required to pave the space between the rails of their tracks and between the tracks and for IS inches outside of the rails with vitrified brick on a concrete foundation.
 Although less than 10 days remain for compliance, the railroads have taken no action Interesting developments may fol- low. It Is understood that upon the ex- piration of the specified 30 days, if the railroads have not opened the street, the Mayor will instruct Commissioner McCar tin to open it himself II Is possible that the railroad companies may resist by suing for an injunction. The matter will be awaited with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-29

school is preparing for scores of the iron district boys.
 Training for foot ball will begin on the dot, and both institutions will soon have their squads working hard on the grid iron.
 This is a great year for the state schools as both have been handled kind- ly by the legislature and are equipped better than ever before. The prepara- tory schools of the state sent up an en- ormous crowd this year.