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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
UNDERWOOD VISIT
 STILL A MYSTERY President of Erie Met Few Peo-
 pie While Here JOLLIES THE REPcR1ERS Comments on Weather and Adds Re- mark That He Is Glad He Did
 Not Wear a Silk
JoLLIES THE REPORTERS

F. D. Underwood, president of the Erie railroad, came in mystery and left as he came.
 He made no serious statement as to the cause of his coming He was exceedingly friendly to the reporters, asked them to lunch and smoke cigars with him, and told funny stories. But he avoided all questions of q pertinent nature.
 His first answer to the question, Why have you come to Birmingham?" was, "In order that I might get acquainted with the people,"
 When this remark caused a broad smile, he commented on the incemency of the weather, and expressed his sdtis- factiion that was not waring a silk hat.
 Another answer to the query as to why he came to Birmingham was: "To buy rails for the Erie, large quantity, pos sibly 100000 tons.'
 And then he joined the laugh that fol- lowed. He left at noon over the Louis vile and Nashville for Chicago, to which place Blewett Lee, chief counsel of the Illinois Central had preceded him only a few hours.
 President Underwood had no consulta- tons while in Birmingham. He arrived over the Seaboard after 10 o'clock Thurs day night from Atlanta. Superintendent Waite and Capt Jack Johnson, who re- turned from Atlanta Thursday night, left the visitor in his berth at the station. Yesterday morning he reached the Hill man at 10 o'clock and there had break fast. He chatted freely with reporters for an hour and give no indication Of Il desire to get rid of them. At 80 O oclock he walked to the Western Union, and there filed a message to Chicago. II, then went to the Louisville and Nashville station, entered his car and was soon clip ping away toward the Windy City.
 That MT. Underwood came to Birming- ham to purchase rails is not considered seriously. There are two theories as to the cause of his coming. The first is that he came to see an agent of E. H. Harri- man in order to make arrangements to relieve the Erie of its embarrassed con- dition. His depature for Chicago in the wake of Blewett Lee gives color to this theory. The second is that he came south to look over the Seaboard and other prop erty for MT. Hartman But he success fully dodged the necessity of stating the reason for his coming. and did it pleasantly. and with exceeding skill.
 He spoke concerning the condition of the Erie, declaring that the road is sng 1t- ly embarrassed and has been since the de- tachment of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and l. would soon be on it's feet again, as hearty and hale as ever. He was optimistic, too, concerning the return of prosperity, but deserted the attempts to deceive as to the real conditions of business through out the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
FURTHER MYSTERY ADDED
 70 MURDER OF MRS. WIL SON

lying on the dining table in her house. Mrs. Wilson made many trips between Morris and Kimberly and at times car ried good deal of money with her, and took the revolver for protection.
 The house was locked up, a pet bull dog being locked inside. A suspicious feature of the case is the fact that the front door key was found lying on the ground several feet from the front porch
 Whether Mrs. Wilson was murdered at the spot where her dead body was found or was killed at her house and then taken there, is as great puzzle as the identity of her murderer.
 The body of Mrs. Wilson will be re- moved from the Lige Loy undertaking tablishment to the home of her brother, J. H. Luster and funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
 Her son is expected to arrive from Ar kansas this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
WORKING HERE FOR
 IOWA ORPHANAGE

The Rev. I. R. M. Beeson of St. Louis arrived in Birmingham yesterday and will remain over Sunday working in the interest of the Christian Home Or phanage at Council Bluffs, Ia. From Birmingham MT. Beeson goes to Talla- dega, Anniston and other Alabama cities. MT. Beeson says he feels that he has a particular claim on the ac quaintance of the people of Birming- ham through Dr. A. c. Davidson, for merly pastor of the Southside Baptist church. The pastors were roommates for five years in college. Speaking yes- terday of the Iowa orphanage and the work it is doing, MT. Beeson said:
 "The Christian Home Orphanage was founded 25 years ago.
 Tt has constantly an average of 200 to provide for daily.
 Ut is absolutely non-sectarian, and is supported by the voluntary offerings of charitable people from all parts of the country.
 "It has no endowment of any nature.
 "It has no branches.
 "It does not pay out any money for hotel bills, railroad fare or salaries of travelling agents or solicitors. There fore, all donations, all church collec- tions, etc.. go direct to the support of the children. The only solicitors the orphanage has are its friends In all parts of the country. who do their soliciting in their own towns and com munity where they are known, free of all charge, and for the sake of homeless and afflicted children.
 "The home charges no fees for plac- ing children in private families.
 Ut does not separate families of young children, believing It to De cruel and unnecessary to do so.
 "The home also conducts depart ment for aged women, and in Novem~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
WOULD REARREsT THOMPSON. on Issuance of Caplas Will
 Be Heard This Morning.

Today has been set by Judge Samuel l.. Weaver for the hearing of the motion made by Assistant Solicitor Frank Ca halan for the issuance of a capias for the arrest of R. W. Thompson, who Is at liberty under $5O00 bond allowed him several months ago by Judge c. c. Ne smith of the city civil court on habeas corpus proceedings.
 Owing to the absence of important wit nesses, this case which was first set for last Monday, was postponed until Tues day and on that day was continued to. be reset. The hearing this paorning on the capias proposition promises to be excep- tionally interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Automobile Factsry WiH
 Be BuiH M Birmingham

A company will manufacture automo- piles in Birmingham.
 Plans for the manufacture of the ma- chine have been completed. The new model will be known as the Great South ern Six As the name indicates it will be of six cylinders.
 According to the first report the com pany will be incorporated with a capital stock of $250,O ,OO0 and the site will be on Avenue B. It was stated, too, that E. F. Enslen was slated for the position of secretary-treasurer.
 When seen last night, MT. Enslen stated that the report In the greater part was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
ALABAMA CASES. Important Rate Matters Come Before Interstate Commerce Commission.

Alabama will be interested in two big hearings which are set before the Inter- state Commerce commission next month On April. 1, the argument in the case of the Alabama railroad commission and the Georgia commission against a num- her of roads will be heard, asking that the roads be restrained from maintaining the rates put in effect last August on classes A, B, c, D and F traffic, or fresh meats from Mississippi and Ohio river crossings to the southeast.
 The other which comes in the middle of the month is the hearing of the case in which the Alabama commission seeks to inaugurate two rates on cotton instead of one, so that compressed cotton will go at Sh cents cheaper than uncom- pressed cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 $1200--Grace Judson to Margaret E. verdin, lot 12. block 16S, city of Bes- semer.
 $2s00--Moun tain Terrace Land com pany to James S. McLester, lot 5S, in the Mountain Terrace survey.
 S1000-M A. Wildsmith to J. A. Snow and ". E. Haskins. part of lots 1, and 8, block 101, In the M. A. Wild smith survey.
 $30S5-T. H. Joy and wife to Adam M. Myatt, part of lots and 5, in block S94, city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
HER REVOLVER IS FOUND ON A TABLE IN HER HOME AND A PET BULLDOG WAS LOCKED IN THE HOUSE.

Yesterday brought no new developments in the Mrs. Jane Wilson murder case and the identity of the murderer and the motive for the deed are shrouded in as deep mystery as when the body was dis covered Thursday morning.
 Officers are still working on the case, hut nothing much is expected to develop before the coroner's investigation to be held next Saturday in Coroner Brasher's office.
 Further interest has been aroused in the case by the fact that small revolver which Mrs. Wilson was in the habit of carrying in her handbag was found loaded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

correct 'I cannot give out the detail information at this time, however," he said. T cannot tell you what local men are interested nor where the site will be. The capital stock, 1t is probable, will not be as large as s25o,oOO. Such a sum is not needed.
 "It is our purpose to manufacture a splendid six-cylinder car and to charge a very reasonable price for it. The plans for this machine have been completed. It will be known as the Great Southern Six l"
 Mr. Enslen stated that information in detail will be given out in two or three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Suspended In Air.

Bearing three women and a pair of men. an elevator in the Hotel morning between two floors.
 1t remained there for 40 minutes, The women were exceedingly nervous, and when the elevator boy cranked the machine several times, they uttered little screams. i, One of the gentlemen viewed the situation in an amused manner but the other, who with his grips. was en route to the station, be- came irritated to a great degree.
 A mechanic. however, got the elevator to running, and the pris- CTS were liberated.
 One of the ladies was inexpressi- bly thankful that she was able to come in contact with fresh air again, and the. irascible gentle man in a Rooseveltian pet of am ger, snorting several times. en- tered cab for the station.
 'Drive like the d." he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

Der, 1907, completed and occupied it's new hospital for the afflicted, and it's new department for the aged
 "The entire property of the institu- ton is held by a board of trustees, and Is so deeded that it must be used as an orphanage forever. It can never be mortgaged or alienated
 Any further information in regard to the orphanage will be gladly fur nishe by the manager, H. R. Lemen. Council Bluffs, Ia."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The suit of J. J. Holmes vs. Robert Fulenwider, which has been on trial before Judge A. o. Lane in the circuit court. went to the jury late yester- day afternoon, and up to a late hour a verdict had not been returned. This suit grew out of the building of house for which Holmes was contractor
 In Judge Coleman's division of the circuit court a judgment for $43.11 was handed down in the suit of Wing & Sons vs Mrs. Flora B.. Dodge.
 The case of B. F. Rutledge vs. John shrowder was finished and taken under advisement by Judge Coleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Relatives and friends of MT. H. J. Smith and Mrs. H. I. Smith, are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter, at their residence, 1929 North 17th street, at p. m. Saturday. Interment at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

Negro Fatally Shot-Julius Posey, a negro was perhaps fatally shot last night at Second avenue and Fifteenth street. The assailant made his escape. Posey was carried to the Hillman hos pital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
CITY ITEMS.

Quit Marrying.-Rainy weather ap- peared to put quietus on Cupid's bus mess yesterday, not a single white mar riage license being issued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

riage license being issued.
 Has Ptomaine PoisoDing.-Bernice, the 19-months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. V. I. Macke of North Birmingham is seriously i'll as the result of ptomaine poison.
 Negro Fatally Shot.-Julius Posey, a negro was perhaps fatally shot last night at Second avenue and Fifteenth street. The assailant made his escape. Posey was carried to the Hillman hos pital.
 Freight Bureau POstp0ned.-The meeting of the merchants and manu facutrers of Birmingham which was called for yesterday afternoon to form a rate bureau, was postponed until Wednesday afternoon on account of the weather. While there were about 20 in attendance it was decided to wait until a more thoroughly representative number could be on hand
 Highland Land CO.-Papers of in corporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday afternoon by the Highland Land company. The capital stock was placed at $5000 and the company will start business with a paid-up capital of $500. Officers of the concern are named as A. A. Gambill, president w. R. Gum, vice president, and R. H. Thach, secretary and treas urer.
 Craighead Accepts Inyitatfon---Edwin Craigh cad of the Mobile Register has accepted the invitation to attend the banquet to be given Col. A. K. Nc Cure in Birmingham next Tuesday night. Acceptances are expected from 6 number of other well known news paper men, and only a few regrets have been sent in from the local invitations. It will be one of the most representa- tive affairs ever given.
 At the First Methodist.-A church conference will be held at the First Methodist church Wednesday evening at TAO o'clock at which business of importance will be transacted It has also been announced by the Rev. Dr. l.. c. Branscomb, pastor, that series of revival services will be started at this church on Sunday, April 4, under the leadership of the Rev. E. T. Brown of Virginia, to which the public will be cordially invited.
 At the Y. M. c. A.-The Rev. K. N. Matthews, pastor of the Eleventh Ave- nue Methodist church, will address the mass meeting for men in the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium tomorrow afternoon. Anchors that Hold will be the sub feet of his address,. Mir Matthews Is well known as thoughtful and help ful speaker and his address on the subject will be of special interest. w. H. Davis will conduct the service of song beginning at 3:30. All men are cordially invited.
 In Federal Court-Judge Hundley yesterday adjourned the federal court until next Wednesday morning. The criminal docket was on trial and this order followed the decision in the first case, that of James B. Rutherford, a. negro who was acquitted on the charge of the judge. Judge Hundley yester- day removed the protests against the Southern Steel sale which will take place on April 12 The Zavelo case went off on demurrers which proved a faulty indictment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

Has Ptomaine PoisOning.-Bernice the 19-months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. V. I. Macke of North Birmingham is seriously i'll as the result of ptomaine poison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. N. A. sIade Smith.

Mrs. N. A. Slade Smith died at 1oso o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, 1922 North Seventeenth street. Funeral services will be held at the resi- dence this afternoon at o'clock and in- torment will take place in Elmwood cem- etery. The husband of the deceased and six children survive her. The children are Henry, Nellie, Mary, Everett, Annie and Robert Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
THE WEATHER.

Washington March 12.--Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Rain Saturday and Sunday; moderate to brisk east to northeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

Local office United States weather bu- reau, Birmingham. Weather report for o4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
B. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.

woodlawn Undertaking O.. Phones 70
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
Situations-Female

MERCY LEAGUE-EASTERN GRADUATE
nurse who is making maternity work
speciality, wishes few engagements;
charge according to case and circum-
stances of family; good references. Tel,
F5747 9-1-3
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
Forecast
MARRIAGE LICENSES

MINER R-FTTTS-Arthur G. Miner, age 80
native of Iowa, and Carrie Ellis age 90
native of Iuinois residents Of Los AnsDles
SEAT seat ase s,yoSfsmee. Sy
tive of Alabama, and Martina McMsiIg Meme = os
age 81. native of Illinois; residents OF NoS
Angeles. z. I-icl,-
vIcKERs- -BURRETT-waiter Borrow 55ery. 'igH snd
ers. age 80, native of California, AM am,
roberta Catherine Burrett, age So hat'Fe
of California; residents OF Los Anseleti Al five
PEAK-LAGE-Ray X Peak, age ~ ngeIes.
and Hilda A. I.age, age 16, native OF 4o""
and resident of Ocean Park. ,,,--a.,,o
GIORDANO- -FRANSOME--Luisi ~ 5loruaiio, ~
age rs. native of Italy and reslaen' -
Pnente and Julia Fransome, age ~ na
five of California and resident OF san
Pedro. 4. are
Il, native Of Iowa and resident OF Pasa
dena. and Victor Lloyd, age 81 native oi
Utah and resident of Salt Lake Clty. "a
TAYLOR-DENTVWill William IayloI' tfonr,etta
Dent age 49, native of Georgia; resioen's
of Pasadena. ,e ma
RAY-COLBURN--Alva o. Bay, age 90 ma
five Of california and resident OF Los An An
coles and Margaret L. Colburn, age 90
native Of Michigan and resident OF Fasd-
dena. ,,,, r,.r+ In
NAY age As, native of Missouri and ogsI,
dent of Los Angeles, and Martina De,
Campo age 80, native of Calltorhla anu
resident of Ventura. 80. oe
LA. "
native of Canada, and Catherlhe q "a
Bright. age "a, native of Mexico resldehts
of Los Angeles. r,4bir
SKINNER. II. .huGI, .hutG5lti d,
SON age 27 native of Illinois and resluenu
Of Pensacola and Margaret >. oklntiel - .
age 10 native of Germany and resldehl VI
Los Angeles. -,. 7, t1,,,+on age
HUNTON- -BISSETT-Charles II, nun u 'gi, 9tssatt
"a, native of Texas. and Muriel g.. Blssetl
age "a, native of Kansas; residents OIL
Santa Ana. 49,. ca o,e
SCOTT T-ELDRED-Delano Fulton eG9tt, Ae 81
an native of Colorado and resident OF
T.oveland. Colo, and Alice Fisher Elateu::
age 40 native of Missouri and resldeht 0i
Los Angeles. -,,,. o,o
IIT,LEY- Y-NELsON-walter Clyde Lilley age
25. native Of Kansas and Lydia irene Nei
son, age rs. native of North Dakota' 1851
dents Of Los Angeles. =.
CROY-RICH-Arthur Edie Croy' age ~, ma ma
tive of Ohio and resident Of ocean fark
and Icyle Vivian Rich, age 19, natNe VI
iowa and resident of Los Angeles =.
BARBER -LUTZ-George B. Barper. age 90,
native of Kansas and resident or hansas
City NO. and Ella NJ. Lutz, age So ma
tive of Ohio and resident OF Akron Onio,
observation-disclosures Crates age a. ma ma
live Of Minnesota and Marie z. Fink age
a. native of Ohio; residents of Los An
geles. ,,.. ooe
MAROUEs-FRAIJo-G Gabriel Marques, age
20 native Of Mexico, and Ester e. FraiJo.
age TO- native of California; residents Oh
Irwindale. -, - oe
CELL ANUCCHI-Vircenzo Cell age 20.
and Cerira Fanucchi age p; natives OF
Italy and residents Of Los Angeles
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. M. Mayse, age ~
native of Indiana, and Theresa Ann Hlepe.
age IS. native OF California; residents OF
Azuaa.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03

FOR RENT-NEWLY AND COMPLETELY
furnished front Housekeeping suite OF =
rooms: rent reasonable. Inquire at 6SS
CROCKER ST. Phone Main 29l9' 9-l-o
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Assessment

Red Raven Gold Mining company, incor-
porated under the laws of Arizona, princi-
pal place of business in the city of Los An
geles state of California. Works of the
corporation in the county of Ell Dorado
state of California.
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting
Of the board of directors, held on the 23d
day of August 1909, an assessment of one
half ~ cent per share was levied upon
the subscribed capital stock Of the corpora
tion, payable forthwith to Cal. F. Hunter,
at room 2O5 Mason Oepra House building
127 South Broadway in the city of Los
Angeles. state of California.
Any stock upon which this assessment
shall remain unpaid on the 27th day Of
September. 1909. at the hour of IL noon,
will be delinquent and advertised for sale
at public auction, and unless payment is
made before will be sold on the goth day Of
October, 1909 at the hour of IL o'clock
noon, at room 205 Mason Opera House
building, 127 South Broadway. in the city
of Los Angeles state of California, to pay
the delinquent assessment, together with
the expense of advertising and the expense
Of sale
BY order of the board of directors.
Dated August 2Sd. 1903.
CAL F. HUNTER,
Secretary of said corporation, room 2o5, Ma
s-27 9-S-1O-17-24
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
$25 CASH AND $40 MONTHLY

These lots are at the southwest
corner of Vermont and Manches-
ter avenues, high and level, with
a gradual eastern slope, accessi-
bic to the ocean breezes, right
in the course OF San Pedro and
Wilmington, where 100000
will be spent for improvements.
80 minutes from Second and
Spring streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03

Take Redondo car marked
strawberry Park" or via Sum
nyside, in front of our office.
Tell conductor to let you off at
Manchester avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
DEATHS

wEBsTER-Julia A. Webster, 40 years. lloA
Towne avenue; tuberculosis.
WEZYKE-Thaddeus Wezyke, ~ years. na
tive OF Siberia, County hospital; taoes
dorsalis
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03

ONEY LOANED ON DIA- -oNDs. FURNI-
ture pianos and any kind Of security; low
rates. JOHNSON, S39 II. W. Hellman bldg
S-19-6mo
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03

cEssPooLs CLEANED OUT. $3.50 LOAD
RED CROSS SANITARY CO. Call up
Ia0Ot 4-2l-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
MONEY TO LOAN

PLENTY OF MONEY TO LOAN AT
and per cent on good city property Sc.
curftv must he al least double amount
wanted You can have the money as long
as you wish All parties want Is lne
interest. WAYBRIGHT-BUTLER 49,
s-29-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
DIED

:.
FTJsSEI,L--At Hermon, CAL, August 3d. EN-
incline, dearly beloved sister of Walter and
August Krage and Mrs. e. G. Steele. aged
40 native OF Illinois. Funeral services at
Emanuel Lutheran church. 146 North Grif-
FIN avenue Friday, September 8, at o'elock,
Remains at the chapel of John R. Paul 2O3l
Downey avenue. Interment at 1nglewood
Park, by funeral car. s-z-S
MERz-In this city. Sept. ?, 1909. Edward
Merz Of Deming, N. NJ. Funeral services
will be held in the chapel of Orr & Ed
wards Co. corner Tenth and Flower
streets, Saturday. Sept. 4, at o'clock p
M Interment Rosedale cemetery. 9-S-l
RICHMOND-T. K. Richmond, died We'd
nesday, Sept. l, 1902 To be buried FRI
day, Sept. 3. at $3.50 a. m at Evergreen
cemeterv 9-3-1
BANsoN-Mrs G. Banson. died Tuesday
Aug 81, 1909 Win be buried Friday
Sept. 3, at 10 a. at Evergreen ceme-
terry. S-S-4
MATHBWs-NIrs R, e. Mathews died Sept
q 1909. VIII be buried Friday. Sept 9, at
2 p. m. at Evergreen cemetery 9-3-l
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
cEssPooLs

IMPERIAL CESSPOOL PUMPING COVE
take out largest load. West 1896; 220i0:
S-10-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03

WANTED-PARTIES OF MEANS TO HELP
EXTEND A RAPIDLY GROWING AND
PROSPEROUS BUSINESS. PRESENT AS
SETS ABOUT $75, 900 WILL GIVE THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND OTHERS
FOR REFERENCE. OUR BOOKS ARE
OPEN FOR INSPECTION. BOX 623, HER
AID. 9-2-2
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
INVESTIGATE NOW
Sc Fare

The SC fare which has just been
granted to the residents of this
district; the expenditure of $780,
900 on Agricultural park and the
consolidation of San Pedro with
Los Angeles are causing great
activity to homeseekers as well as
spectators to Put their money III
this selected location. The eleva-
ion gives a clear view of Los
Angeles and the mountains.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
Country Property
Houses

SIPS DOWN BALANCE $50 MONTH, IN
cluding interest at per cent, takes my
new modern 5-room cottage, north front
improved lott minutes walk to car,
balance S22T5. Moneta avenuei 61st car
to Wall St. blocks north to PA h
FIFTY NINTH PLACE; today only
9-1-3
FOR SALE-S-ROOM HOUSE, HISTORY
bungalow, southwest; will sacrifice al a
e-2-3
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-03
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