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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
ALEXANDER IS
 ALLOWED BAIL

George w. Alexander, the white man charged with the murder of a Law and Order league special officer at Flat Creek about ten days ago. appeared before the justice of the peace before whom the war rant for his arrest was sworn out, waived g. preliminary hearing and was granted bail in the sum of $90oO. Alexander, it is stated, has made arrangements to have his bond signed this morning.
 Alexander is charged with having shot and killed a man named Cannon. It is understood that Cannon was a special officer for the Law and Order league and that he was very energetic in running down whisky cases in the Flat Creek vii cinity. It is stated that he brought about Alexanders arrest and the shooting Is said to have grown out of statement made by Cannon about Alexander in court during the trial of case in which Alex ander was involved
 The shooting occurred near a soft drink establishment run by Alexander and Cam non lived only a short time after being wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31

In view of the fact that both houses of the legislature adjourned yesterday until Monday morning, large number of Bir- mingham citizens who have attended the sessions returned last night Among those on the night train were Senator N. L. Miller, Representative F. I. Tarrant the Rev. Brooks Lawrence and 6. H. Estes. J. M. Perkins of Ensley also returned to remain at home today.
 MT. Estes was at the capital in the interest of the commission bill and said last night: "I believe that the members of the legislature appreciate the import- ance of this measure to the larger cities of the state, and 1 am convinced it will pass the house. The fight may be hard in the senate, but I believe we have a good chance of passing it even there."
 MT Perkins, who is president of the Ensley Commercial club, and who has been doing some great work to keep Ens- ley from being included in the Greater Birmingham bill, feels confident that Ems ley will preserve her integrity.
 According to the gossip in Montgomery the bill of Representative Sam Will John to abolish the office of Solicitor H. P. Hehin is one of the really live wires. Mir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
WARRIORS MAYOR
 HAS LIVELY FIGHT
HREE-coRNERED AFFAIR FINAL. " RESULTED IN ONE MAN TRY ING TO USE RlFLE-CoNSTABLE SEPARATES COVENANTS.

It was reported at the sheriffs office last night that quite an exciting affair had occurred at Warrior in which MT. Terry, mayor of the town, played a principal part. The trouble seems to have been a three-cornered fight, but details could not be ascertained
 From the information obtainable. however, it seems that Mayor Terry and another man became engaged in tisti- cuff and that the mayor was somewhat badly done up. It is understood that the mayors brother became involved and that the appearance of third man brought guns into play.
 It seems that when the mayors brother saw fit to take a hand in the affair the other man was unwilling to tackle two and that he secured Winchester rife. It Is stated that the mayors brother de- liberately walked up to the armed man and took the rifle away from him. This brought on more trouble, and 1t is stated that the mayors brother later attempted to fire the rifle but it would not shoot.
 It is said that the third man in the fight had secured another gun and was about to wade into the fight anew when the constable of the Warrior beat put in his appearance. stopped the fight and placed the three men under arrest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
SIMS HEARING TODAY. Is Charged With Being Implicated in
 Murder of Grimes.

The preliminary hearing of James Sims, charged with the murder of Conductor J. 2. Grimes, who was killed some time ago on the North Ensley car line, is set to come up before Judge H. B. Aber- nethy in the inferior criminal court this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 Sims Is charged with being implicated in one of the most atrocious crimes ever perpetrated In this county. Grimes was shot from ambush as he stepped from his car to flag the Louisville and Nashville crossing near East Thomas. Robbery was the evident motive.
 Gordon McAllister, young white man, is being held, charged with the murder pending the action of the next grand jury. Motorman Dorrough, Grimes part ner. is positive in his Identification of Me- Allister as Grimes murderer. Sims de- nies any knowledge of the crime with which he is charged. He states that he knew both Grimes and McAllister but held no -animosity toward the murdered street car conductor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
FLY FROM ONE FORM OF
 GOVERN1NENT 70 ANO7HER

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 It has ever been the policy of lovers of liberty to obtain and cherish rep resentative form of government. Why this municipality is poorly governed, if it is so. under our new municipal code we are unable to discover If there Is graft, very little satisfactory evidence of this charge has been produced. We have seen some of the best city officials on the aldermanic board ruthlessly charged, but with one exception these charges have been disproved. Fitting from one form of government to another. every time a session of legislature is called, seems to the considerate whimsical and farcical in the extreme. The Board of Aldermen Is not because of it's size, unwieldly. It is much smaller than either the legislature or national Congress unless we want autocratic rule Why abandon our right to representation in the various wards and divisions of our city? Are there only three honest men in this great city whose hands would shrink palsied if cor rupt money touched them? Have we a scarcity of honest citizenship? There are just as many good citizens, honest men in this as in any other city on earth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31

The present city government is as good as the government of any city the writer has ever visited, and. so far as he knows, better than most of them.
 If a representative government Is best for the nation, the state and the experi- ence of generations has fully established this truth, the writer believes it Is best for this city. wise mems ambition notwith- standing.
 It occurs to me that 1t would be easier to influence three than a mayor and board of aldermen, and much easier to infiu- ence two Ga majority of the proposed com- mission) than to control a majority of the present representative officers. If some thing should happen to the proposed im- maculate three graft-proof commission CTS, what would become of us?
 Which is best. centralization or distri- bution of power? Let us be slow to sur render to three men, slower to surrender the palladium of liberty-plenty of repre- sentation. Increase rather than diminish representation Is the safer course. Rest ia needed more than agitation. Let us stop, at least long enough to count our blessings. Respectfully,
 WHITE F. GIBSON. Birmingham. July 30. 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Back From 2Fe Capital
 To Spend Sunday Al Home

Hefiin is on the ground and expresses confidence that the measure cannot pass because he feels that he can convince the lawmakers of the bills injustice. MT. Johns idea seems to be to put some work on the circuit solicitor of Jefferson eoun- ty whose place at present is regarded as a sinecure. It is a complicated ques- ton and is regarded as one of special im- portance to Jefferson county. The office of county solicitor turns into the county treasury at present between s30,00O and S40.OCO annually in fees. As the bill was originally drawn this amount collected by the circuit solicitor would have gone to the state because the circuit solicitor is A state officer The bill was accordingly changed so as to provide that the fees arising from the office of circuit solicitor shall be turned over by that official to the county of Jefferson. It Is a compli- cated question and promises to bring out an interesting fight.
 A number of Birmingham, Ensley and Bessemer men who are interested in spe- ciaI measures remained in Montgomery over Sunday, and will improve the time discussing their hobbies with the members of the house and senate who were unable to get home for Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Dun,s Weekly Review.

New York, July S0.-Dispatches to Dun's review indicate that the business situa- ton Is steadily gaining strength, although there is a reasonable slackening of de- mand in some lines. Substantial orders for future requirements are received in many instances and merchants generally anticipate an active fall and winter trade.
 Retail trade has been unusually good at Baltimore and there Is a very active business in almost all jobbing lines. Man. ufacturers receive satisfactory orders. collections quite prompt and pros- poets are generally encouraging. Atlanta reports satisfactory shipments of dry goods and footwear Retail business has been benefited by the high prices secured for the peach crop. New Orleans reports a fair demand at retail, and substantial future orders are being received. At Louisville a disposition to curtail orders is noted on account of excessive rains, but many lines report business in excess of last years, and merchants generally appear quite optimistic. Seasonable quiet Is noted In business circles at Gin cinnati although In some wholesale d. visions the movement of fall goods has been quite satisfactory. Conditions at Cleveland are satisfactory and the out look is considered bright. Business ex- bands in many lines while collections are fairly prompt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
NOTES FROM THE CAPITOL
BY c. M. STANLEY.

Montgomery, July S0-(Special.) .)-Gov- ernor Conner may or may not believe in that new version of the old adage, Early to bed and early ot rise makes a man a farmer" At any rate. some of those who were up at that time said the Gov ernor was at Fitzpatrick's yesterday morning eating breakfast at o'clock. The same man said Railroad Commis- soner John A Lusk was standing down on the next corner waiting for him to finish.
 Someone asked Railroad Commissioner w. D. Nesbtt If there was going to be any more railroad Legislation this ses- sion. Nothing except some adjustments of the carburetter." he said.
 I have never seen anything flow more freely than vinous. spurious and malt liquors flow in Montgomery. The saloon man who in the days before prohibition said, After us the deluge." was a good prophet. A man yesterday told this:
 A popular fellow asked several men to join him in something exhilarationg. One said:
 NO, have sworn off,
 The reply was:
 Drink and the world drinks with you,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
RATES OF TARIFF
 FOR BIRMINGHAM

Washington, July 30-(Special.) )-The principal items affecting the Birming- ham district so far as the iron industry is concerned are that structural steel, when fabricated and fitted for use has been placed in the basket clause at 45 per cent ad valorem which Is an in- crease over the old rate of f1ve-tenths of one cent a pound. The decreases in the iron schedule are iron ore from 40 cents to 15 cents a ton; pig iron from S4 to $2.50 a ton; scrap iron from $4 to Sl a ton; bar iron from six-tenths of one cent to three-tenths of one cent; and loops from f1ve-tenths of one cent to four -tenths of one cent: beams, girders, joists and angles from five-tenths of one cent to tlree-tenths of one cent pound; iron and steel forgings from 35 per cent ad valorem to 30 per cent; cotton ties from five-tenths to three-tenths; rails from seven-twentieths of one cent to seven fortieths of one cent a pound; iron and steel sheets are cut about one-third; in- gots reduced from three-tenths of cent to seven-forteths of a cent; No. IS gage wire from one and quarter to one cent: cast iron pipes from four-tenths of a cent to one-quarter of cent a pound; cut nails from sX-tenths of a cent to four tenths of cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of $1OOO or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 $S500-Birmingham Realty company to P F. Walstrom lots 8, g. 10, II and 12 in block 311, Elyton Land company's sur vey of Birmingham, being lot 15O feet by 109 feet at the southeast intersection of Avenue B and Eighth street.
 s6500-J. Cary Thompson to Byrd w. Tate, the east 50 feet of lot B, in block 23, Phelan's addition to Birmingham.
 $3000-Addo Pasquale and wife to G. H. Stevenson, lots 12 and IS, in block 174, Bes- semer Land and Improvement company's survey of Bessemer.
 $2100-Sadie l.. Moody and husband to Maggie Fair, lot 20, in block 5, survey of F'airview Park.
 $1100-Mamie F. Cox and husband to Rose McEvers, 7.5 acres in the south half of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of sec- tion 3, township II, range ? west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
PENHALLEGON MADE
 GENERAL SUPT.

The following circular was issued from the offices of the Republic Iron and Steel company yesterday:
 Effective August 1, 1909, MT. William J. Penhalegon is hereby appointed general superintendent of ore mines and quarries for this company, with headquarters in the Woodward building, Birmingham, Ala. Employes in the ore mines and quarries division will report accordingly. MT. w. l.. Klutz is appointed assistant general superintendent of the Thomas dl- vision with headquarters at Thomas, Ala, reporting to Mir. J. D. Johnson, Jr., gen. eral superintendent of the Thomas di- vision. Employees in the Thomas division will report accordingly
 w. A. GREEN, Treasurer and Auditor Southern District. Approved T. w. GUTHRIE, President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
DARING RESCUE
 OF TWO CHILDREN

Columbus, Ga, July 30.-(Special.) By the sudden giving away of the curbing Missouri Binns, aged years, and Aileen Askew, aged [, were precipitated into a 24-foot well in Bellwood, near Columbus, this afternoon. The screams of the lit- tie girls as they fell into the well were heard and J. O. Binns, father of the Binns child, rushed to the rescue. The Askew girl was in water up to her neck, and was clinging to the well bucket, while the other child was completely sub merged. Bnns drew up the bucket very carefully, the dripping child clinging to it.
 $. M. Davis then went down in the well, steadyng his feet against the slippery sides, and clinging to the frail rope. He could not locate the Binns child and was about to give up the search when his hand came in contact with her hair. He started to the top with the limp body when the rope broke. Another rope was thrown to him and by desperate efforts he worked his way to the surface.
 The Binns child was under water seven minutes, but regained consciousness, and tonight both girls seem to have complete ly recovered from their adventure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
CONSERVATISM IN
 GENERAL TRADE Vacation Season Has Its Effect
 Upon Business MOST INDUSTRIES BUSY Less Industrial Unrest Is Evident and Iron and Steel Show Enlarge
 ment in Orders and In
 Operating Plants.
MOST INDUSTRIES BUSY

New York, July SO.-Bradstreet's tomor- , row will say:
 More buyers are in evidence in leading markets and fall jobbing trade shows signs of getting under headway, but the vacation season, the imminence of the tariff bill settlement and the rapdity of recent price advances breed conserva- tism In many wholesale lines, pending clearer views of final crop outturn The prevailing uncertainty as to cotton prices however, coupled with the high level of other commodity prices, introduces an ele- ment of unsettlement which finds refiec- tion in checking forward operations of lowering magnitude in cottons and some other lines, although here again 1t Is to be noted that wool Is strong and active. mills are busy and advanced business for next spring seems to have more than met, expectations.
 Industrial operations show enlargement with Iron and steel leading, and there is less than might have been expected of midsummer quiet in manufacturing cir cles generally. There Is 8 little more do- ing in the coal trade, but demand still lacks breadth, while coke Is easier There ia a trf1e less industrial unrest in evl- dence. than a week ago Car building concerns report large orders placed by railroads. There Is more doing in the shoe trade east and west but advices are that high prices of leather and hides tend to restrict trading In those commodities
 Business failures In the United States for the week ending with July 2e were 223, against 239 last week and 275 in the ike week of 1908.
 Canadian failures for the week number 34, as against 24 last week and 32 in the corresponding week of 1908.
 Wheat, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending July 29 aggregate l.579, ,e52 bushels. against 933,Ss last week and 26O5,99S this week last year. For the four weeks ending July g exports are b,Ss3,73 bushels. against 9.399.SS4 bushels in the corresponding period last year
 Corn exports for the week are 14g904 bushels, against 32. 0o2 last week and IS, ,923 in 1908 For the four weeks ending July 20 corn exports are 329.577 bushels against POT 61S last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Swear off and you drink alone"


 w. H. McDowell of Ensley. who has been here doing all he can to keep Ensley out of Greater Birmingham this week, was with a party at breakfast yesterday morning. Mcdowell was giving vigorous expression to his views about Jere King and the injustice of what he called Kings "Greater-Greater Birmingham bill. He was pounding the table vigorously and happened to look around, and the man next to him had made a whole sheet of stenographic notes. The joke was on Mcdowell, but the joker explained that he didn't know a "note' of 6tenography and was bluffing.
 well. didn't say any mora about him than I would say if he wore hsreyf' said MoDowe1l.
 q am for Greater Birmingham under a commission form of government" said Mayor T. H. Friel of North Birmingham. But we have the necessary bills already to get Greater Birmingham, and you people of Birmingham should realize that the suburbs will hurry in just as soon as you get a city government in which they can put some confidence. If North Bir- mingham comes In of course Ensley ought to come in"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
"Drys" Strike a Snau.

Bristol, Va, July 30.-The ''drys" struck another snag in their effort to take de- positions in connection with the local op- ton election contest case. When they convened at the Virginia courthouse and recalled a witness to the stand, counsel for the vets contended that they had no right to proceed with the taking of dispositions for the reason that they had adjourned to the Tennessee side yesterday and had not adjourned from there back to the Virginia side Counsel for the drys decided to post notice of the resump- tion of the hearing and the case was ad- journed until August G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
HEAVY TRADE IS
 EXPECTED TODAY
LARGE NUMBER OF PLANTS WILL PAY OFF, MAKING THE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE CASH UNUSUAL " HEAVY.

Business is assuming an upward turn according to the way local business men size up the situation. J. D. Collins, a prominent shoe merchant and president of the Board of Trade, states that there is marked improvement In trade and matters look brighter.
 A majority of the large corporations, as well as many of the smaller companies will pay off today, this being the last Saturday of the month, and it is stated that the payrols will be larger and that more men will be paid off this month than has been the case during the past two years.
 In view of this somewhat general pay day the merchants expect trade to pick up considerably during next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Mrs. Mary 1, Grimes.

Mrs. Mary l. Grimes, age 30 years, wife of l.. Grimes of Grimes Bros, grocers, Birmingham, died in Tuscaloosa Thurs day. The remains were brought to Bir- mngham and are being held at the Green Undertaking Co.'S parlors. At 8:45 o'clock this morning the funeral process sion will leave the undertaking esta blish- ment and proceed to St. Paul's Catholic church, where funeral services will be held at o'clock. Interment will be in Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic cemetery. Besides her husband Mrs. Grimes Is sur vived by a 13-year-old daughter. her mother, Mrs. Mary Krause of San Fran cisco and number of sisters, who also reside in California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Action Auaist City Officials.

St. Paul. Minn., July 3O.-A petition signed by Dr. C. w. Young, president, and several prominent members of the Law Enforcement league of St. Paul, was laid before Attorney General George T. Simpson of Minnesota today, asking MT. Simpson to take proceedings to oust the chief of police, John J. O'Connor and other officials of St. Paul from office. alleging that the officials have repeatedly and consistently refused and neglected to file complaints against certain saloon- keepers who have failed to observe the Sunday closing law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Chicauo Man Dies Near Mobile.

Mobile, July 30.-Patrick Cassidy, a na-- tive of Chicago, aged 50 years, and a prominent newspaper man of that city, having six sons there, identified with the leading railroads. died this afternoon at o'clock at Theodore, Mobile county, Alabama, at the home of Eis daughter, Mrs. Thomas Graham. He also leaves a daughter, Mrs. M. Lorton of Hous- ton. Tex The remains will be shipped to Chicago Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Buildina Depot.

Huntsville, July 30-(Special.) )-Construc- tion of the Southern depot extension of the electric railway is now under way. This company has made surveys for ex- tension down Church street past the Southern station to Patton Grove, through North Huntsville, and make a loop that takes in a large area of the most thick ly settled portion of the city. The com pany is spending thousands of dollars on improvements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
J. w. Norton, Jr,

J. w. Norton, Jr., son of the Rev. J. w. Morton, died yesterday afternoon at 1907 Seventh avenue. The remains were re- moved to the Green Undertaking Co., s establishment and prepared for burial and will be taken to the family residence, 8SO Adams street, Graymont, this morn- ing. Funeral services will be held there at o'clock this afternon and interment will be in Emwood cemetery The de- ceased was a student of the Birming- ham college and would have graduated after the next term. He was formerly connected with Roberts & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
CITY ITEMS.

REV. WRITTEN TO SPEAK-The Rev L. F. Whitten will address the meeting for men at the Pastime theatre tomor- row afternoon. Searching the Scrip tures'' will be the subject of his address MT. Whitten is thoughtful and help ful speaker and his address on this sub ject will be of special interest. The open ing song service begins at o'clock. All men are cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Applies for Liquor License

Bristol Va, July 30.-The fact that the name of Henry Roberts, president of the Bristol Young Mems Christian associa- ton, was attached to a notice that the Holston club of Bristol will apply for license to sell liquor has created no sur- prise here Roberts is said to have trav- eled 40 miles to vote the wet ticket in the recent local option election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Injured by Exnlosion.

Atlanta, July 30.-While refilling the gasoline tank of a large touring cal in which three young couples were. ir front of a public garage here tonight an explosion occurred, igniting the gaso- line and frightfully burning Egbert Al len. owner of tire ear, and John Orr. ar employe of the garage. The young wom- en and young mon jumped from the car through the flames and were unhurt. The rar was not badly damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-31
Rescued from proMninu.

Biddeford, Me-, July 30.-The Pres ident's yacht Sylph tonight rescued 20 of party of 29 persons who had been thrown into the Saco river when Il power boat capsized. Two persons are believed to have been drowned. The others were rescued by other power boats