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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
DAYS RECORD IN
COUNTY COURTS

Rush of business In the criminal
courts has necessitated the appoint
ment of a special Judge, Judge Fort
having beeen tied up with the Reynolds
murder trial for nearly a week W. r.
McCrossin was appointed to handle the
other cases for the second division,
while Frank w. Smith was appointed
as special assistant prosecuting attor-
new to prosecute the cases. Judge
Weaver has heavy grind of business
ahead of him in the first division.
The report of the grand jury is ex-
pected to be made today. and from all
indications 1T will be rather interest
ing. A large number of persons have
been examined who it is believed have
furnished interesting testimony. Quite
a number of the gambling fraternity
were summoned, while 1t is rumored
that others In close touch with the
fraternity were also examined.
Yesterday the grand jury inspected
the Hillman hospital, being accom-
panied by Commissioners Going and
Rogers of the Board of Revenue. To-
dav they will examine the almshouse
and othe propert yof the county.
In the chancery court yesterday the
testimony was ordered published In
the case of Monroe Copelon VS.. south
eru Realty company, decree issued
allowing amendment to answer ana
additional testimony taken by the reg
lister.
In the case of ]. G. Wilbanks VS.. j.
a. Hall and others an order was issued
appointing a guardian ad htum.
The case of Adler & Co. vs. Pratt
Iron, Coal and Railroad company was
submitted for final decree.
decree confirming sale and an or
der of distribution was rendered IN the
case of w. w. Watson VS.. ophelia
Ray.
Overriding a demurrer was the ma
ture of decree rendered In the case
of Press Burchfield VS.. John Devers.
decree sustaining demurrer was
handed down in the case of Morris
Adler VS.. E. N. Tutwiler ct al.
In the case of ]. B. Simpson VS.. the
city of Ensley a decree ordering origi-
nal man to be sent to the supreme
court was handed down.
In the third division of the city
court ]. P. Cooper was awarded
verdict against the Birmingham Rail
way, Light and Power company.
Tho case of ]. C. Bailey VS.. the Cen
trail Foundry company is on trial in tse
second division of the city court.
The case of william Glenn VS.. the
Western Union Telegraph company is
on trial
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
SEMINOLE LIMITED
SERVICE BEGINS
MAGNIFICENTLY EQUIPPED TRAIN
MAKES INITIAL TRIP CHICAGO
TO JACKSONVILLE VIA BIRMiNG-
HAM.

ssThe Seminole Limited" the Chicago
Jacksonville fast train operating over the
Illinois Central and Central of Georgia
railways, rolled into Birmingham on its
initial trip yesterday afternoon at 4:So
o'clock and departed at 44o on its way
to Florida 1t was one of the handsomest
trains ever operated through Birming-
ham and will compare with any train on
any line in the country.
1t consisted of an observation car. dou-
BILE drawing room sleeping car, another
sleeper which was put on at ST. Louis,
a combination steel reclining chair car,
q combination baggage car and coach,
an express and mail car and a dining
car. This train. however, was but
pathfinder" as one of the group of rail-
way officials gathered at the Terminal
station described it, for the train ar
irving here today will be several coaches
longer than this one. Advices received
by local representatives are to the effect
that the Inauguration of this service has
shown it's popularity from the jump to
the extent that three additional Sleep
ers were ordered attached to the train
at Chicago and two more at St. Louis
last night.
BY this new train the time between
Chicago and Jacksonville is materially
cut down. Likewise the time between
Birmingham and Chicago. 1t made a
change in the time of arrival and de-
parture Of the Illinois Central and add
ed a new train on the Central of Geor-
gia. This train arrives in Birmingham
on the return trip at 1880 a. m and
leaves at 11:45. 1t arrives in Chicago
at o'clock the next morning. The time
between Birmingham and Chicago is
made In 10 hours, two hours less than
in Chicago at $3.50 a. m. and by the earlier
arrival practically an entire morning is
gained.
There were a number Of prominent Him
OILS Central and Central of Georgia Off
Gals on the train, among them being
A. H. Hanson, passenger traffic man
ager; s. G. Hatch, general passenger
agent and R. ]. Carmichael, district
passenger agent of Chicago; H. J. Phelps,
district passenger agent Of Dubuque, Ia;
]. L. Durrett, commercial agent Of Jack
sonville. of the Illinois Central; and ].
L. Hunt, travelling passenger agent of
Columbus. Ga, of the Central of Georgia.
f. d. Miller Of Birmingham, the genial
district passenger agent Of the Illinois
Central, will go down to Jacksonville
this afternoon. Mr. Miller named this
train and his selection Of Seminole Linn
ited' is regarded e. exceedingly appro-
pirate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
WILSON Is HEAD
OF TRACTION MEN
MOBILE MAN ELECTED PRESI-
DENT AT FINAL SESSION-VIS-
IToRS PLEASED WITH SUBJECTS
UNDER DISCUSSION.

The Alabama Light and Traction asso-
ISOLATION held Its final meeting yesterday
afternoon in the offices of the Birming-
ham Railway, Light and Power company
and elected G. Howard Wilson, president
of the Mobile, Light and Railway com
pany, president of the association. r. l..
Rand of the Admission company was elect
ed vice president and Lloyd Lyon of Mo-
bile was reelected secretary-treasurer
The new directors are L. J. Davis of the
Mobile, Gas company, H. ]. Chambers of
the Montgomery Light and Traction COM
pany, A. H. Ford of the Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company r. l..
Ellis of the Selma Light company and A.
NJ. Crawford of Jasper
The convention decided to meet next
year in Admission. It's time was taken up
with a discussion of the general prob
lens and troubles of the business and the
necessities for public service corporations
All were highly pleased with the results.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
N. A. BOTHAS DEAD.
Former Birmingham Citizen Was Al
ways Cordial to Travellers in Paris.

News has been received in Birming
ham of the death of N. A. Bothas de
Tavlovski. Fifteen or twenty years ago
Mr. de Tavlovsk was prominent citizen
of Birmingham where he was known as
NJ A. Bothas. He became naturalized
here and in his naturization papers the
shorter form of the name was used.
He was a member of the Southern club
was passenger agent for one of the largo
railway systems was popular socially and
was in every way delightful companion
Leaving Birmingham he went to Mem
mis- to become passenger agent of the
Illinois Central and later married a
wealthy Philadelphia lady.
Going to Paris he became the French
agent of the North German Lloyd Steam
ship company and his offices were at No.
Rue Stride. He was always cordial
to Birmingham visitors to Paris and en-
tertained travellers lavishly Judge B. M.
Allen and others speak In the highest
terms of the entertainments given them
in Paris by the former Birmingham cit
tBen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
SCOTTISH RITE REUNION.
Higher Masonic Degrees viii Be Con
ferred by Scottish Rite Bodies.

The annual fall reunion of the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite of the south
ern jurisdiction for the valley of Bir-
mingham will begin today and continue
through Thursday and Friday. Scottish
Rite degrees from the fourth to thirty
second will be conferred during the three
days. The lodge OF perfection work will
begin at o'clock this morning. conclud-
ing with the comforting of the fourteenth
degree this evening.
The Chapter Rose Croix will begin to-
morrow morning at 9 o'clock, comforting
the fifteenth to eighteenth degrees In
elusive The Council of Kadosh oonfers
the nineteenth to thirtieth degrees Friday
morning and the Alabama consistory will
devote Friday evening to the thirty-frst
and thirty-second degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
CITY ITEMS.

Burglars Enter Tailor Shop-Burg-
lars entered the tailor shop of ]. S.
Sepsalon, 400 North Nineteenth street,
some time Monday night and carried
off black cheviot suit pattern and a
gray stripe suit pattern of twill goods.
The thieves have not been found.
Must he In Full Uniform-Chief of
Police Bodeker has received several
complaints from the local theatre man
ayers because patrolmen were applying
for free admission to the shows when
they were not wearing their uniforms.
To remedy this the chief issued an
der that all officers must be in full uni
form when they apply to any of the
theatres or local places of amusement
for free admission.
Alfalfa Receiver Wins-Thomas NJ.
Thornton, receiver for the Alfalfa First
National bank, yesterday won his suit
for the bond money of L. M. Dyke, the
former president, who is now serving
sentence for incorporation of the
banks funds. The United States Fidel-
ity and Guaranty company are the
losers by $4,000. Mr.. Dyke was brought
over to the hearing from the Atlanta
prison to appear before Judge Jones.
Masonic Temple Cornerstone-With
fitting ceremonies the cornerstone of
the new Masonic Temple at Avondale
was laid yesterday afternoon. Col. II.
S. d. Mallory, grand master for Ala
bama, was in charge and made an ad-
dress on Masonry, which was listened
to with interest by a large number
of we'll known Masons of the district.
The new temple will be built of brick
and will be located at the corner of
Avenue and Forty first, or Spring.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
ASSESS WEST END
FOR ITS PAYING
TOTAL WILL BE $40, 900 AND DATE
HAS BEEN SET BY COUNCIL TO
HEAR COMPLAINTS ON ASSESS
MENTS.

At the regular meeting last night of the
West End council assessments were
named on a large amount of the street
work which has been recently completed.
The total amount of the assessments
came to $4,000 and covers the follow
ing streets and avenues:
st. Charles avenue.
First avenue.
Jefferson street.
Charles street.
Miner street.
Mcconnell street.
Cotton avenue.
Grady street
Pearl street.
The highest assessment for 50-foot lot
is S170 and the lowest $40. This covers
the street paving. curb, gutter and side
walk The streets are paved with what
is termed tar-cap macadam while the
curb. gutter and sidewalks are of ce-
ment. The list of assessments will be on
file with the city clerk beginning with
the 18th.
On the night of December 8 the coun-
ell will hold special meeting at which
any complaints upon the work or assess
ments will be heard. The main feature of
the complaints rumored is upon the cor
ner lot proposition. While the owner
of an inside lot will get off with less
than $40 the owner of the corner lot
must not only pay this but also stand
practically quadruple charge on the side
street For instance a corner lot 50x190
will be assessed about five times as much
as an inside 50-foot lot. sAsution of
the problem is being sought by the board
of aldermen but under the law it is stated
there can be no relief.
Instructions were also given to the con-
tractors who wee recently awarded the
contracts for a number of concrete
bridges on several of the streets to go
ahead with the work. The contractors
announced that they would begin the
work Immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
Shoots Wife and Kills Himself.

Washington, November 16-Folowing a
family quarrel today, James L. Reid OF
Brentwood, Md, shot and probably fatal
ly wounded his wife, Sarah, and then put
a bullet through his own brain, dying in
stantly. Mrs. Reid was hurried to a hos
ptal in this city. The Reds are promi-
nently connected in this city and Mary
land.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been Issued as
follows from the office OF the probate
court:
william Charles Pugh of Dora to
Miss Cynthia Wingo.
Earl A. Loveless of Boyles to Miss
Maude Estes.
Junius Carl Rogers of Gadsden to
Miss Aurelia Anna Sewall.
John Berry Thrasher of Blocton to
Miss Annie Mitchell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
John Perryman.

Mr.. John Perryman, IS years old. died at
1o:55 o'clock last night at his residence.
600 South Twentieth street. The body
will be sent to Warrior for interment to-
day at noon by Shaw s. Son. Mr. Perry
man was an engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
Robert currier.

Robert Currier, % months old, the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Currier. 8512
Avenue g, died yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock. The funeral will be held from
the residence this afternoon at . o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
Civil Term Of Circuit Court.

Huntsville. November Especially 1.-The
civil term of the circuit court was con-
vened yesterday by Judge Daniel W.
6peake. The term will continue two
Meels>
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17

Moved to our New Home 21O6 5th
avenue. Both phones No. 9.
SHAW & SON. Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
THE WEATHER.

washington, November 16-Weather
forecast for Alabama and Mississippi
Fair, colder Wednesday; Thursday fair;
light northwest winds.
The following is the local report of
the United States weather bureau at
Birmingham for "a hours ending at
n m Novamhar 16 1000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
The "AmeriCan''
Can Do 1t
For You

We handle everything in the line of modern banking, and
handle with the efficiency that springs from abundant
sources and working organization which is competent in
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17

Burglars Enter Tailor Shop-Burg-
lars entered the tailor shop Of ]. S.
Sepsalon, 400 North Nineteenth street,
some time Monday night and carried
off black cheviot suit pattern and a
gray stripe suit pattern of twill goods.
The thieves have not been found.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-17
American
Trust and Savings Bank

FIRST AND TWENTIETH, BIRMINGHAM
W. W.
Fl r. B.
nj w. HAMILTON,
- II trina OF card.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25
"A COLOSSAL MONUMENT TO THE GROWTH OF THE
INSURANCE BUSINESS IN AMERICA

Among the many monumental structures
erected in New York City for business purposes
the home office building of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company stands notable in the fore
most rank by reason OF the impressive stateli-
ness OF its design. its great size, the thoroughly
substantial character of its construction and the
completeness OF ali its appointments.
This pre-cminence is accentuated by an ad-
InirabIe location at the very centre OF the me
tropolis, on the eastern flank Of Madison Square.
near the meeting point OF three OF its busiest
whence It can be seen TO fine ad-
vantage above the leafy foreground OF the tree
tops.
Tie completion OF its crowning feature the
tower marks the elimination Of a series OF
building operations. which. beginning with the
construction during tho years 1890 10 1899 Of
the southwesterIy section Of the structure
fronting on Madison avenue. have continued in
termittently 10 almost tho present time.
The Metropolitan Building is designed in the
early Renaissance style Of Northern Italy-a
style combining dignity with refinement and OF
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25

from it. namely. the National Life Insurance
Company and the National Travellers Insurance
Company, the life insurance business being
transacted by the National Life and the Ma
tional Travellers devoting itself to the casualty
business. The National Life Insurance Com
pany passed into tho hands Of i receiver in 1873.
The National Travellers Insurance Company,
however, soon made application to the Legis-
ature for permission 10 engage in the business
OF life insurance. and in 1865 its name was
changed TO metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany." In the year lSt,l and for many years
thereafter. TIE company, through another or
ganiZation. did a large business on the weekly
premium plan. in addition TO that secured on
annual. semi-annual and quarterly bases.
In 1879 It's records showed n marked decline
In the volume of business yet no proof was
needed % demonstrate that there Was energy
enough 10 prosecute Tho business for that had
already been shown In the records or the com
pany's past career with but few exc, ptions l..
1879. out 81 fifty-six companies trauStctIng bust
ness in tho State OF New York II occupied third
place IN tho number ~ policies written
In tho early part OF that year ~" subject 81
introducing that plan OF Insurance ia this co1u-
try. after the general working methods %. The
great London comuany was rcdis.us>"d ty tho
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25

a rexibility readily adaptable 10 the exacting
commercial requirements OF the day, which de-
mand a many stOried structure. pierced with
frequent and large sized openings.
The building is in two parts. the main build
ing occupying the block bounded by Madison
avenue. Fourth avenue. 23d street and 24th
street. The annex. on the north side of 9th
street. Is connected by a subterranean passage
with the main building. The main building
contains eleven stories and is 1G4 feet high; the
tower, containing fifty stories above the Side
uaIl, level. reaches an altitude Of 700 feet Each
avenue front being 200 feet and each street
,ront 40, feet long, the building has a girth of
I or,o feet and total superficies OF j43Vo
souare feet This entire exterior. faced with
nure white TuckahOe marble, required for its
construction about half a million cubic feet or
that select material.
This building and fits wonderful tower In view
of it's truly colossal dimensions and other strik-
ing features has been the subject OF varying
comment both In this country and abroad.
Tn 1863 there was incorporated by the State Of
New York the National Life and Limb Insurance
comnanv. the object OF which was 20 insure
against death and casualty the soldiers and sail
ors engaged In the Civil War. The name OF the
oor,nanv was subsequently changed TO tho Ma
ttonal life and Travellers Insurance Company.
In 1865 two new corporations were formed
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25

officers OF the Metropolitan, who had been con-
sidering it off and on for several years pre-
viOusly. and Il was then determined To give the
business trial. Industrial insurance is insur-
ance adapted To the working classes by provid-
ing amounts Of insurance based on weekly pay
ments or premiums Of five cents and multipleS
thereof. collected by the company at the homes
OF the insured.
The first Industrial policy in the metropolitan
wrote 2iI,S7S policies. When these results were
first published insurance men were astonished.
not thinking ii possible for such volume of
business To be written by company.
In 1879 the Metropolitan was toward the rear
of the Insurance army. During that year there
OF New York. and the Metropolitan stood thirty
first in amount written, twenty third in total in
come and twenty-second in amount OF insurance
In force In 1907 tie Metropolitan wrote more
insurance and gained more insurance In force
than all other New York companies combined.
At the end of 1907 there were eighteen COM
panies engaged in tTansactmg industrial busi-
ness and the published records OF the same
show that the Metropolitan had nearly the same
number of policies in force the other seven
teen companies combined and about $50 900, O00
more insurance. II is not 10 De understood.
however, that these results have been secured
exclusively from Industrial premiums. The
premiums from the ordinary department. have
been OF material help in this direction
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25

The Phoenix Mutual Life
Insurance Company Of
Hartford, Connecticut.
com menced business In
1851. 1t is Purely Mutual
owned by its policyholders
and conducted for the sole
purpose of furnishing per-
fectly sound insurance on
liberal and equitable terms
at the lowest possible net
cost.
Its members are selected
from people residing in the
healthful portions of the
United States and its IN
vestments are limited to
those which can be care
fully scrutinizedand their
present and prospective
values accurately esti-
mated.
The Company has Co.,
600 policies and $i1o,ooo,ooo
insurance In force, a suf-
ficient volume to secure
stable and favorable re-
suits. Its assets consist OF
$26,ooo,ooo of sound and
productive properties lis
growth is steady and
healthful, its policies are
liberal and grant all rea-
sonable privileges without
passing the limit of safety
investigation of the con-
dition of the Company and
its financial strength. it's
policy contracts and its re-
lations with its members IS
invited.
Those who are In need
of life insurance and those
who desire to represent a
strong, conservative, pro-
gressive Company will
serve their interests by
examining the plans and
u,o4hoJS of +bo pb
New-York tribune., 1909-09-25

OFFICERS:
JOHN M. HoLCoMBE, President.
WILLIAM A. MOORE, 1st Vice President
ARCHIBALD A. WEIGH, 2nd Vice President g.
Aetuary.
SILAS n. CoRNWELL, Secretary
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MEDICAL.
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FOR SALE BUSINESS PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-FINE PENNA. AVE. CORNER. M
proved for business purposes and renting for
S110 monthly: great bargain at SIT. 800: 81 500
cash: balance trust. Address OWNER g.,
Star Office. ja5.4t
FOR SALE-WE HAVE SEVERAL ATTRACT
i've business properties. and also some good and
inexpensive small houses: good Investment.
TYLER & RUTHERFORD Unc.),
ia2-1t' 80 10Th ct ~