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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
ART COLLECTOR 0RL0W
SUED FOR RENT OF HOUSE
British Vice Consul Claims Two
Months as Overdue and Says
Defendant Neither VIII
Pay Nor Move

Orlof N. Orlow, Russian art collector,
who has figured several times in court
proceedings, was made the defendant
in a suit filed by G. White Mortimer,
British vice consul, in the superior
court yesterday.
The consul says the connoisseur has
failed to pay rent on the house, 1929
South Grand avenue, leased by Orlow
in August, 1907. Rental for two months,
amounting to 800, is due, says Morti-
mer, and Orlow refuses either to pay
or move. The vice consul asks the
court to compel him to do both.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
TO MEET WEDNESDAY
AND ELECT OFFICERS
Members Of Chamber Of Commerce
Will BE Called on to Vote for
Twenty Nominees Already
Chosen

The election of officers of the cham
Der Of commerce for the coming year
will be held at the headquarters of the
chamber Wednesday, January 1S. Ac-
cording to article Of the bylaws, the
polls will remain open from a. m
until p. m, and all members will be
privileged to vote during those hours
Official ballots have been distributed
among the members, and every one is
urged to help elect the new officers
CHOSEN by the committee on nomina-
tons.
The following have been proposed for
the respective offices and will be voted
on: For president, Willis H. Booth
first vice president, James Slauson
second vice president, Joseph Scott;
treasurer, VIM. D. Stephens; chairman
committee on commerce, George H
Stewart; chairman committee on agri-
clture and horticulture, r. O. Story;
chairman committee on manufacturing
William H. Joyce; chairman commit
tee on mercantile affairs, Louis M
Cole; chairman committee on mining
H. y. Osborne: chairman committee or
transportation, J. v. V1ckers; chair
man committee on laws, H. T. Lee;
chairman. committee on publications
and statistics, Marshall Stimson: chair
man committee on county and munich
pal affairs, Harry r. Calender: chair
man committee on hotels, Walter Ray
mond; chairman committee on finance
and auditing, George E. Bettinger
chairman committee on building and
permanent exhibit, James A. Foshay
chairman committee on immigration
Maynard McFie; chairman COMMITTEES
on boulevards, parks and roads, S. A
Butler; chairman committee on expo
sitions, Arthur W. Kinney; chairman
committee on membership and griev,
ances, Carl e. McStay.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

The Herald, like every other newspaper, Is
misrepresented at times, particularly in cases
Involving hotels, theaters, etc. The pubic
will please take notice that every representa-
tive Of this newspaper is equipped with the
Proper credentials and more particularly equip
ped with money with which to pay his bills
THE HERALD
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits Oh
California products at the Chamber OF Com
merce building, on Broadway, between First
and Second streets, where free information VIII
be given on all subjects pertaining to this Sec
tfcn.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Save sickness and stomach trouble by
drinking the best spring water. The
Glen Rock Water company will supply
YOU Phones C1456, East 437. Prices
right.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

If you are an expert hair dresser
you are a Macdonald graduate.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

How are your books at the commence
ment of the new year? Any difficult
ties? See the Baskerville Audit COM
pany, 704 Auditorium building.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to anyone
furnishing evidence that will lead to the arrest
and conviction Of any person caught stealing
copies of The Herald from the premises or our
patrons
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-10

It's as easy to secure bargain In . used
automobile, through want advertising, as II
used to be-and still is-tO a horse
and carriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26

office of general manager since April, 1906. He is a native of NeWberry, s. c. and began his career with the Southern Bell company in 1899 as manager of the exchange at Americus, Ga Since that time he has won rapid promotion and his career has been successful and bril- liant He 4as displayed remarkable abil- 1ty in his chosen profession and his elec- tion as vice president and general man. ager is regarded as a deserved promotion for a tireless worker.
 J. M. B. Hoxsey, who has been pro- noted from the office of auditor to be vice president, is native of Virginia and his experience in the telephone field cov- CTS period of IS years. He began his career in the auditing department of the American Telephone and Telegraph com pany In New York. His ability to handle details and at the same time grasp the broader phases of the business won him the position as auditor of the Southern Bell company. Aside from his success as an accountant MT. Hoxsey possesses eminent executive ability and has played a prominent part in the larger affairs of the company.
 The growth of the Southern Bell com pany during the past few years has been remarkable and the investment of the company has increased until now there Is an actual investment of $20,000 900. Five years ago the company's services in the states of West Virginia Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama embraced 99 exchanges, 42,0OO telephone stations and 1000 miles of toll Qong distance) circuit.
 Today it has 274 exchanges, 125, 900 sta- tions, 5000 miles of toll circuit, together with 5000 farmers line stations in serv- ice and under contract, and sub-license connections with 300 exchanges. S5OO0 sta- tions and approximately 10000 miles of toll circuit. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
Man Arrested At Woodstock Says He Did Not Hear
 the Explosion
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
 JUSTIFIED THE ARREST
Charles Gallant's Funeral Was Held Yesterday and 1t Is Now Believed That Mrs. Gallant Will
 Recover.

An arrest was effected yesterday aft ernoon in connection with the dynamting of Charles Gallant's home at Woodstock early Wednesday morning which resulted in his death. The arrested person is Howard Gallant, first cousin of the deceased
 His arrest was made on account of number of suspicious actions. His home is within half a mile of the dynamited house and while practically everyone else in mile or two of the explosion IS said to have heard 1t, it is alleged that Howard Gallant professed entire ignor- ance of the matter stating that he had heard no explosion.
 Bioodhounds also took a trial which led up to his house and around it, then went off into another direction In his house was found a piece of fuse with jagged end having the appearance of having been torn from another piece It was also wet. This is regarded as a strong paint, as Tuesday night was a wet one, there being a heavy shower, lasting almost the entire mght. It is also alleged that a number of other cir cumstances point strongly toward his guilt.
 sheriff Ed Latham of Tuscaloosa re- moved Howard Gallant from Woodstock to Tuscaloosa immediately after his ar- rest and placed him in the county jail there. While there were nu indications of the dead mans friends assembling with the intention of handling Gallant, it was thought best not to take any chances and his removal to a safe place was de- cided upon immediatelV
 It is said that the relations existing lant had become strained on account of an estate left by the latters father The enmity was open and every one in the community cognizant of it. For this rea- son Howard Gallant was suspected from the first, and while nothing to this eff feet was made public by the officers, they quietly probed into the matter until they secured evidence strong enough to war rant his arrest Other arrests are also expected to follow.
 Funeral services over the remains of Charles Gallant were held yesterday aft ernoon at the Union church, under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World of which the deceased was a member
 Reports regarding Mrs. Gallants con- dition are now to the effect that she will recover, though her recovery will prove a source of wonder to her phy- sicians. When medical aid first reached her 1t was announced that she could not possibly live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
BEGIN EXTENSION
 OF COUNTY ROADS Board Will Let Important Con-
 tracts Soon WILLIAM TO PROFIT FIRST Macadam Section to Be Built to the Elbow-Engineers Have the
 Surveys About Com
 pIeted.
WYLAM TO PROFIT FIRST

The Board of Revenue will begin im- mediately a gradual, slow, conservative spread of the road system of the coun- ty For some time the county funds have been low, but the taxes have been coming in, and there Is enough money in the treasury to warrant the building of a number of badly needed strips of macad- amized road.
 The first contract will be let during the next two weeks for the construction of the road from Wylam to the Elbow, or the old Short Creek road. This will be a strip of about three miles, and will re- quire careful grading and expensive haul ing of material. However, it is one of the most travelled sections in the county and will open up a nearer highway for sev- eral mines, as well as thickly populated district. A heavy macadam foundation will be laid with chert on top.
 The engineers of the county are now working on the surveys and will be ready to receive bids shortly. The new county engineer is determined to make his roads the best at the lowest grades in tho county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
LAYMEN AT WORK
 FOR THE COLLEGE
METHODiSTS WILL BEGIN ACTIVE CAMPAIGN IN BEHALF OF lNSTl- TUITION AT ENTON-MEET- ING HELD LAST NIGHT.

The Methodist laymen are going headlong to work for the Birmingham college. The special committee ap- pointed from all the churches of the district to take the matter in charge held a meeting last night and effected a permanent organizati ton. There were 27 representatives of different churches. and they all expressed the opinion that the improvement and en- largement of the college is of such im- portance as to require the active at tention of an executive committee.
 George Tarrant was elected chairma n of the meeting and V. J. Nesbitt seere- tary After discussing the sub ject and organizing for work this executive com mittee was elected: George Tarrent, H. M. Stockham. Escar Floyd. J. B. Wads- worth, F. B. Yielding, J. F. Morris, J. l.. Yancey. MT. Smith and MT. Marsh It was decided to go right to work to educate the congregations and get them interested in the support of the col lege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26

New York February 25.-(special)-At a meeting of the board of directors of the Southern Bell Telephone and Teie- graph cofnpany held in New York yester- day afternoon, Colonel W. T. Gentry of Atlanta Ga, was elected president to succeed Edward J. Hall, resigned; J. Epps Brown of Atlanta was elected vice presi- dent and general manager J. M. B. Hox- sey of Atlanta was elected vice pres- dent; c. J. Holditch was elected auditor. succeeding MT. Hoxsey and H. ". Ladd was elected assistant auditor, succeeding MT. Holditch.
 Colonel Gentry was formerly vice presi- dent of the company. Mir Brown was general manager and MT Hoxsey was auditor. Edward J. Hal former presi- dent, resigned on account of the growth of his duties as vice president of the American Telephone and Telegraph com- pany He was elected chairman of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26


 board of directors of the Southern Bell company and in this capacity and as vice president of the parent company he will be actively interested in the affairs of the company.
 Colonel W. T. Gentry who becomes president of the Southern Bell company, is widely known throughout the south and the country. He has had active charge of the affairs of the company for number of years and the policy of the company and the conduct of it's affairs has been largely influenced by his judg- ment. His election Is a tribute to his genius and ability and comes as a re- ward won by long years of service during which time he has been one of the most prominent figures in the telephone field in America.
 Colonel Gentry is a native southerner having been born in Gordonsvlle, Va. He began his career with the Southern Bell company 2s years ago as manager of the exchange at Alexandria, Va. He was sent to Atlanta Ga, as manager 25 years ago and since that time has filled every position of importance in the com- pany's organization with such signal sue cess that his series of promotions has eliminated in his election as president of the company which has an investment of $20, 900, 600, employs more than 5000 peo- pie and operates in seven states
 In 1901 Colonel Gentry was elected gen eral manager of the company; in 1903 he was elected vice president and a mem Der of the board of directors continuing as general manager. The executive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
COM MERCIAL CLUB
 IN SESSION TODAY
BUSINESS HAS BEEN FILING UP FOR SEVERAL WEEKS AND A LARGE ATTENDANCE IS URGED THIS AFTERNOON.

The Commercial club will hold an important meeting this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the club rooms. This is the first regular meeting that has been held for nearly two months, and 8 great deal of important business has piled up. The session was postponed from the second Friday in February.
 One of the interesting reports will be that of James Bowron on the $500- 900 000 bond issue for waterways pro- posed and indorsed by President Roose- welt and President elect Taft. This came up in the form of a resolution be- fore the public policy committee. MT. Bowron disagrees with the President and makes an adverse report, pointing s out his objections to the bill
 Greater Birmingham will come up in a definite form, now that the extra ses- sion of the legislature is assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
FINE BODY IF MEN FROM MILWAUKEE Unique Marching Club Attracts
 Much Attention VISITORS SPEND DAY HERE They Take a Trolley Ride to the Steel Plant and Lunch at the Country
 Club Under Auspices of
 Local Committee.
VISITORS SPEND DAY HERE

The Milwaukee Marching club, spick and span in white flannel trousers, blue serge coats and black derby hats, spent yesterday in Birmingham and were en- tertained by the people of the city. They proved to be party of Milwaukee's best citizens. and made a very favor able impression.
 They made a big hit yesterday after noon when marching % the stirring music of their own band and led by Mayor Rose. they paraded the streets, and were loudly cheered on all sides. They paid the office of The Age Herald a visit and were very high In their praise of the city
 Arriving in the city with eight special cars at 6:90 o'clock yesterday morning they rested until a. n.. when Chair man John L. Parker of the local com mittee on entertainment arranged for a trolley ride. The visitors were given a ride to Ensey where they inspected the steel mill, and after a circuitous route arrived at the Country club at l o'clock where lunch was served.
 A very cordial address of welcome was made by MT Parker and Mayor Rose responded with magnificent talk, after which Alderman Harry Jones bubbled over with one of his characteristic hu- morous speeches.
 After the luncheon the Milwaukee marchers donned their uniforms which are very unique in every detail and marched through the streets of the city. They are primarily on a pleasure trip, but are incidentally advertising their town, and seeking to bring the south closer to the north. Mayor Rose and his whole party are strictly -prohibitionists, and declare after spending a day in each of Alabamas big cities, that they have found prohibition to be a failure.
 we are going back home more than ever satisfied with conditions in Mllwau- kee," he said. We would be glad to solve your water problem. If you want to lay a pipe line from Milwaukee we will see that it's intake is from the proper source" The party left late in the after noon for home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of $1000 or more were involved:
 s500O- Birmingham Realty company to Hattie D. Ratcliff, lot 1s, in block 7l9, Birmingham.
 $150O-W. l.. Klein to Harry A Speaker. the south half of lots 21 and 22, in block 229, Birmingham, being situated on the northwest corner of Avenue II and Twen- ty-fifth street.
 s25O0-Mary w. BrownelI and husband to Tennie Klasser, lot 2, in block 13 "G," East Lake.
 $1327-Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company to D. G. Meadow, lot IA, in block 165, Bessemer.
 slooO-B E. Hinlxle ct al to c. A. Bain. lot Il, in block 2, of G. D. Staton's sur vey in Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
DabidsOn And His Party
 Neet PTOminenf Shipper

President A. J. Davidson of the Frisco system arrived in Birmingham yesterday spent the day here, and left last night for New Orleans.
 With MT. Davidson were members of a party of capitalists and directors, w. T. Tyler. general superintendent of the road, A. D. Lightner general agent, J. G. Lorton superintendent of this division, and E. T. Wilcox assistant general freight agent with Memphis headquarters.
 While the visit of MT. Davidson gave rise to numerous rumors, there was nothing significant attached to his com ing. He was shown over the terminals of the property. interviewed the busi- ness men and large shippers of the dis trlct, and attended to details connected with his position as president of the system.
 Tn New Orleans" said MT. Davidson, "it is probable that arrangements for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
GOLF DIRECTORS
 MEET TOMORROW

H. F. Smith of Nashville, president of the Southern Golf association, is ex- pected in Birmingham today. Tomorrow the directors of the association will con- vene here, and in addition, several mem bers of the association not directors will be on hand.
 The directors will select a place for the holding of the championship tourna- ment next year. Memphis and Pensa- cola are the leading contestants for this honor, with Memphis holding a shade the better hand.
 The directors will play a tournament in Birmingham tomorrow for cup of- fered by President Smith and known as the Directors Cup" The local club will have several members ready to meet the visitors from other cities who come to play and not to attend the directors meeting. This is tournament for a loving cup offered by the Birmingham club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
SAY MOTHERSfIED
 IS NOT GUILTY

In the second of the cases growing
 -zp.--- out of Sheriff Higdon's famous so- called graft fund Wade Mothershed was acquitted yesterday. The jury in the case was out only a comparatively short time.
 Mothershed was charged with having given Deputy Sheriff Louis R. Dean two s5 bills with the understanding that the deputy was not to interfere with Mothersb ed operating a gaming table in Birmingham Deputy Sherif Dean, who was the chief witness In the trial, testI- fled that Mothershed did give him S10. The case was a comparatively brief one, and the jury was not long in bringing in it's verdict declaring the de- tendant not guilty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26

dutles became so heavy that in 1906 the office of vice president and general man offices of vice president and general man tinuing as vice president with enlarged executive duties.
 Colonel Gentry's success is gratifying to his friends throughout the south He has been identified with the larger affairs of this section of the country for a long period of years and the remarkable de- velopment of the telephone in the south is the result of his absolute faith in the future of his native section and his abil- fty to impress it upon large investors When he entered the telephone business the telephone was regarded as little more than toy and few believed it would ever develop into it's present importance as an essential agency in the business and social life of the nation. He has played an important part in every step in this remarkable development in the south.
 J. Epps Brown, who has been elected vice president and general manager of the Southern Bell company, has held the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
BOWDEN OF YANCEY
 WINS THE CONTEST

Lloyd Bowden, representing the Yancey Literary society last night won the or atorical contest at the High school with his recitation of "The Black Horse and His Rider There were six contestants and all were unusually good. The judges had great difficulty in rendering their decision. Benjamin Gross of the Hilliard society came close second. Wallace McAdory presided over the meeting. This was the first annual Reclamation by the boys literary societies, and was so suc- cessful that it will be kept up every year Here is the programme carried out:
 Music, High school orchestra.
 ''Regulus to the Roman Senate" Percy Guice of Yancey.
 Cardinal Wolsey's Speech" Gustavus Torgerson of Hilliard.
 Music piano solo, Miss Lula Cook.
 ''Catiline's Defiance" Joseph John of Yancey.
 First Oration Against Catiline,' Ben jamin Gross of Hilliard.
 Music violin solo, Miss Rosa Fabian.
 '.The Black Horse and His Rider" Lloyd Bowden of Yancey
 Mark Anthony's Funeral Oratdon," Arthur Herman of Hilliard.
 Music, High school orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
HIGH SCHOOL WINS
 FROM BIRMINGHAM

The Birmingham High school defeated the team from the Birmingham college yesterday afternoon at the Y. M. c. A.. by score of 20 to 19
 The game was fast and spirited until the whistle blew for time. The pass work of both teams was great and the game was undecided until the last minute
 This is the second game High school has won from Owenton this season.
 T. Thomas, captain of the High school squad, did great work in leading ms team Streit at center kept his man from scoring and made three goals himself A. Strange at forward got in all kinds of pass work. l.. Strange and A. Thomas at the guards kept the ball at the High school goal much of the time.
 Lambert was the star for Birmingham college.
 The lineup was as follows:
 High School-T. Thomas. captain, for ward; A. Strange, forward; Streit, center; A. Thomas, guard; l.. Strange, guard.
 Birmingham College-Balson, captain, forward; Lambert, forward; Sturdivant, center; Banks guard; Jackson, guard.
 The High school will meet Birmingham college for the third time on March 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
TO SE TILE FIGHT
 OVER BEAT INES

The Board of Revenue at it's session this morning will take up the controversy over the beat lines and decide upon a definite course of the dividing line between Beat and Beat 49.
 Beat 49 was created recently and Beat claims that 1t was not treated fairly in the division and wants part of it back
 The question has aroused considerabl ble feeling and is quite live wire. The board will hear the case and probably pass on it this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-26
Cecil Spooner.

The Bijou will present Cecil Spooner to the playgoing public next Monday night for the opening performance of a two weeks engagement. While here Miss Spooner will appear in four elab- oratety mounted plays, given with the assistance of large company. For the first week she will present "rhe Dancer and the King" a romantic drama, and 'eThe Girl and the Detective" q stir ring melodranla. During the second week she will present The Girl From Texas" and "The Girl Rafhes." Miss Spooner's engagement will be notable event at the Bijou. She has been warmly received all along the Wells circuit