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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-21
London Announces
Standing Committees

bile; Fleetwood Rice, Tuscaloosa.
On orrespondence-Julius Sternfield,
chairman, Montgomery; George A. Sor-
rell, Alexander City; S. A. Lynne, Deca-
tur; r. T. Simpson, Jr., Florence; Nor
man d. Godbod, Camden.
On Legislation-Lee C. Bradley, chair
man, Birmingham; W. M. Lackey, Dade.
Vile; w. w. Callahan, Decatur; Felix
L. Smith. Rockford; w. o. Mulkey, Gen.
eva.
On observation-disclosures Tilton, Jr.,
chairman, Pell City; w. w. Screws, Mont
gomery; John R. Sample, Hartselle;
Thames M. Owen, Montgomery; Cham
bliss Keith, Selma.
On Local Bar Associations-A. G.
Howe, chairman, Birmingham Joe c..
Granada, Chatom; John E. Mitchell, Mo-
bile; L. j. Bugg, Monroeville; w. c..
Crumpton, Evergreen.
On Legislation Enactment-E. B. AL
mon, chairman Tuscumbia; I. NJ Stew
ems, Mobile; Walker Percy, Birming-
ham.
On Violations of Code of Ethics-W. B.
Oliver, chairman, Tuscaloosa ]. F..
Thompson, Centrevile; N. e. Stallworth,
Mobile.
Delegates to American Bar Association
R. w. Walker, Huntsville; w. C. Fits,
Mobile; Frank s. White, Birmingham.
ALEXANDRA TROY,
Secretary Alabama State Bar Associa-
ton.
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President John London of the Ala
bama State Bar association has an
nounced the new standing committees
of the association and they were FORM
ally promulgated by Secretary Alex
ander Troy yesterday. Mr.. Troy spent
yesterday in conference with Presi-
dent London here and will return to
his home in Montgomery this morning
The official notice of the committee ap-
pointments is as follows:
Honora BILE John London. president OF
the Alabama State Bar associa ton, has
appointed the following committees of
the association and they are hereby an
nounced.
COMMITTEES.
On Jurisprudence and Law Reform
Louis E. Jeffries, chairman. Selma; Ray
Rushton, Montgomery; George H. Par
ker, Cullman; l.. c. Leadbeater, Biz
mingham; ]. K. Dixon, Talladega.
On Judicial Administration and
Remedial Procedure-John Pelham,
chairman, Admission; w. H. Tayloe.
Uniontown; S. H. Sprott. Livingston;
Armstead Brown, Montgomery; Edward
J. Glider, Demopolis.
On Legal Education and Admission
to the Bar-W. r. Walker, chairman,
Athens; John Mckinley, Eutaw Leon
We'll, Montgomery; P. j. Hamilton Mo-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-21

To sell the North Birmingham water
works plant for a sum not less than $780,
600 was the purpose of a resolution intro
duced by Alderman Walter Moore at the
City Council last night. 1t is understood
that the Birmingham Water Works COM
pany is willing to pay $4,000 for the
plant, and Mr.. Moore states that when
interest and depreciation are considered,
the city is now operating the plant at a
loss. The plant also carries debt of
$4,000. Here is the resolution:
BE 1t resolved by the City Council Of
Birmingham as follows: That in the
judgment of the City Council of Birming-
ham it is to the best interests of the city
of Birmingham that the water works
plant of said city. located in North Bir-
mingham, shall be sold; provided
however. that the minimum price at
which the same shall be sold shall be
$140,0 Be 1t further
Resolved, That a special election be
held in the city of Birmingham at which
all the voters in said city who are quail
fed voters under the laws of this state
may vote on the proposition of whether
such sale of such water works plant
shall be authorized"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-21
STEPHENSON KILLS
SELF WITH POISON

John Stephenson, a foreman of the
Imperial laundry, drank a bottle of
carboli acid last night while walk
ing along South Twentieth street and
died a short time later at the Hill
man hospital Stephenson Is believed
to have drank the acid with suicidal
intent. He was found by Policemen
Whitfield and Beason at 4:30 o'clock
and promptly sent to the hospital in
Green's ambulance. At 5 o'clock he
died while lying on the operating table.
There is no cause known positively
for Stephenson's act. He was mar
ried man, 1t is claimed, and lived at
1920 Avenue D. Some time ago Steph-
enson became involved in a difficulty
and was fined in Judge Feagin's court.
1t is alleged that at that time he said
If he ever got the chance he would kill
himself.
Steph henson boarded with Mrs. S, w.
Tibbs, 1920 Avenue d. He purchased
the acid at Gums drug store. He
drank a bottle containing two ounces
and had another in his pocket con-
tanning the same amount. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced later
Stephenson has people living In the
north, it Is claimed, and they were
the dead man. DR.. Anthony at the
hospital said that Stephenson was dy-
ing while he arrived there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the follows
ing transactions In real estate in which
amounts of $1,000 or more were .n-
volved were filed yesterday In the off
fee of the probate court:
$1S50-Earle Place Realty company
to f. F. Snedecor, lots IL and 10, block
II, Earle Place Realty company's sur
.vey of Miller station.
$2o00-E. E. Whitley to A. B. Beard
en-, the west half of the north east quar-
ter of section g. acres in the south-
east quarter of the northwest quar-
ter of section s. 3 acres in the SOUTH
east quarter of the northeast quarter,
and the northeast quarter OF the south-
east quarter of section 6; all in towns
ship 16. range / east.
$2100-Ardis Land company to
Charles ]. Sharp. ct ais. lot IA, block
B, survey of Ardis Land company.
$15S5-R. M. Seaton to J. e. Avery.
lot 15. block 104. survey of the North
Birmingham Land company.
$2000-Corey Land company to John
w. Wood, lot 8, block 40, survey OF
Corey.
$4,000. M. Neale to r. F. Loves
lady ct ais, trustees. part OF the north
west quarter of the northwest quarter
of section~o9, township II. range 3
west.
$1S00-Zach Perolic to Toney Clear
clio. part lot B, block 1. survey OF
Corey and Hall.
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EXPECT BEST RATES
EYER GIVEN TO FAIR

The best rate ever made to the Ala
bama State Fair In Birmingham will
be given this year, according to the
general impression in local railroad
circles. Last year the rate was one
fare and one-third for the round trip.
Local people are inclined to believe
that a straight one fare rate will ap-
DIV this year. If this is made by
the Southeastern TARIFF association 1t
is believed that the largest crowds that
have ever visited Birmingham for a
like occasion will take advantage of
the opportunity to come.
The association officers have request
cd a low rate for the fair and this Is
now being worked out by the COM
panies. Manager Richardson of the
southeastern Tariff association has the
matter UP also and it is expected that
an announcement as to the rate will
be made soon.
Capt. P. Sid Jones of the Louisville
and Nashville said yesterday that he
hopes fine rate will be made by the
association and that the largest crowds
ever seen here would attend.
The withdrawal of passes last year
from the local railroad men caused
them to lack the usual enthusiasm In
regard to the fair 1t is believed that
this feature will be overcome and all
the local railroad people will act to-
gather to make the attendance this
wear larger than usual.
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SOLDIERS ARE OFF
FOR CHICKAMAUGA
SPECIAL TRAINS BEGAN LEAVING
AT MIDNIGHT AND FINAL IN
sTALLMENT WILL GET AWAY
THIS MORNING.

With the Third regiment band fill
ing tho air with martial strains, and the
boys In blue hilariously anxious to
get to camp, the local companies of
the Third regiment, Alabama National
Guard, left here at midnight last night
for Chickamauga park.
Throughout the entire day yester-
day the streets and the city hall were
peppered with the khaki-clad soldiers.
hurryinE hither and yon getting ready
for the special train at midnight The
commissary sergeants had prepared all
their work in the afternoon and the
baggage cars were filled with tents,
guns and other parapher-
MALTA that Is usually carried to camp.
This done the boys remained around
the armory until about IL o'clock when
the word was given and they fell into
line for the march up Fifth avenue.
The soldiers were greeted at the Ter
minal BY a large gathering of people,
to whom a uniform always makes an
appeal The train left here
at midnight being operated over the
Queen and Crescent. Hugh Latimer of
that line accompanied the troopers to
insure them all possible courtesies.
The train consisted of FIVE cars. one
sleeper and two baggage Gears to which
was attached one of the Queen and
Crescent crack moguls.
Companies A, B. and d, the band,
staff Officers and the Tuscaloosa soldiers
occupied the first train.
The second train left at $3.50 o'clock
this morning with the Montgomery and
artillery corps and the Sig
nal corps. This train was the second
section.
This morning at 1880 o'clock the third
and last section will be operated. The
troopers on this train will include the
local artillery company. the Albert
VILE company and at Gadsden this train
will take on the Gadsden soldiers.
The Louisville and Nashville handled
three specials to Calera, where they
were delivered to the Southern rail-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-21
CAMPAIGN
STARTS THIS MORNING

At 10 o'clock this morning will begin the
campaign of the Chamber of Commerce
for SIS 900 annually for three years to put
the work of the chamber on a solid bust
ness basis.
1t is to be snap, vim and hustle for ten
days.
The Chamber of Commerce will be the
center of activity. Here the committees
will meet every morning. and after two
hours work will make their reports to
Chairman Ford at 1890 p. m. They will
make every minute of the two hours
count.
This campaign is expected to stir the
whole membership of the chamber. II
will appeal to them, as it will for thrtc
years relieve them of the constant call
of the chambers soliciting committees.
1t will appeal to them because Birming-
ham people realize the Importance of
placing this city before the world just
now. 1t will appeal to them because they
know that the Chamber of Commerce has
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at will be seen from the foregoing
continues Commissioner Nesbitt, that
for some reason the values before the
VIII BE Interesting to Public.
"The commissioners are gathering
data to be ready for any move that
is made In October. These figures Will
probably be interesting to large part
of the people of this state so we
will make the findings of our jnvesti-
cations public from time to time. Not
In an effort to try our case In the
newspapers but simply to show the
people that we are representing them
and will not permit any opportunity to
pass to inform them just how the rail-
roads and the commissioners are hand
ling the case which the courts will
try and in order that they may have
the knowledge necessary to make our
side OF the case.
I'VE have not introduced any evil
dence in the hearing yet. The railroads
have done all the testifying. However,
they seemed to be anxious to get their
motion for an injunction reinstated at
Montgomery before we had an oppor-
tunity. to present our side. We are,
therefore, preparing for whatever turn
the case may take In october.
1.-THE rate cases have been In force
now over year and with the month
ending June 80 the Louisville and
Nashville shows a gain in gross earn
ings for the year of $S.o0o.oo0, or Is
per cent. 1t shows that even under
the Alabama rates the companies are
having very good times.
"Major Hanson of the Central of
Georgia only recently said business
was fine with his company and that
1t was a difficult matter for them TO
handle the business. They also show an
increase Of approximately $1,000,o0Q for
the year ending June 30
I'VE hope the people, whose repree
sentatives we are. will discuss the mat
ter openly and write us fully about
the values which are pointed out in my
letter. In that manner we can secure
information which we can at the proper
time present to the courts to aid them
In arriving at a conclusion as to the
real values versus those claimed"
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a board of directors which will expend
every cent judiciously.
Five committee of five men each, with
President Ford as chairman ex-officio Of
the whole, have undertaken this work.
Every man has consented to give his timd
and energy, and they are all eager to ac-
complsh their task in record time.
Rivalry has already sprung up, every
chairman having been busy yesterday sees
ing that his committeeman got their BUSH
ness in shape to be ready to start whirl-
wind campaign today Rivalry will grow
with each day, and the committees will
seek to outstrip each other with each
days work.
Secretary Babb last night entertained a
number OF the newspaper men at din-
ner, and in few minutes had them
'.seething" with enthusiasm, impressins
upon them the Importance of the moves
ment.
st is to be DONE" said Secretary Babb,
land we are going to do 1t all together
for Birmingham"
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way. These trains were operated
through Selma and Rome, Ca. to
destination. The Louisville and MASKS
Vile also operated two trains to Ope~
lika, which were delivered to the Gems
trail of Georgia for movement to Ly~
tie. Ga. j..
The remainder of the state soIdiery
was handled by the Southern railway
through the Rome, Ca, gateway and
Admission. This company operated
about four specials. M. H. Bone OF
the Southern went to Mobile yesterday
and Is in personal charge of the trains
from Selma and Mobile.
Three thousand soldiers will pitch
camp this morning by noon for 10 days.
mimic warfare. They will be under
the regular army officers, but In direct
command of Gen. Bibb Graves, who is
acting in the absence of Gen. L. v.
Clarke.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-21
PORTER TALKS
OF BANKS GAINS

That the Merchants and Mechanics
bank had grown to over 100000 deposits
In IA months, and that business was ex-
ceedingly good, was the statement Of
President w. A. Porter of that institution
yesterday.
'T am proud of Birmingham for such
wonderful progress and am proud of our
bank" said Mr. Porter.
I'VE organized less than two years ago
and have grown rapidly every month
until our deposits are over 100000.
''This shows that Birmingham has plen-
ty of money and that every one is pro-
crossing Our savings department, as
we'll as our open accounts, have leaped
forward at startling rate. These gains
are shown month after month and not in
spasmodic periods. am very we'll pleased
and decidedly optimistic over the future.
In our new place on Second avenue we
will have more space and will be enabled
to handle our daily depositors better
than in our present cramped quarters
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Candidate. submit Expense Accounts

Candidates Submit Expense Accounts.
Additional expense accounts of elec-
ton campaigns were filed yesterday in
the office of the probate court Ivy the
following candidates in the recent city
primary:
w. j. Martin, candidate for city at
torney, $14S.45.
John NJ. Wright, candidate for alder
man First ward, $101.67.
A. Maben Hobson candidate for al
derman Sixth ward, $42.42.
Charles w. Hall, candidate for al
derman Twelfth ward, $76.67.
J. W. Lacey, candidate for alderman
Eleventh ward, $119.45.
A. M. Golsan, candidate for building
inspector, 1884.
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WILL BEGIN TODAY ON
SELLING HOTEL STOCK

Philosophical citizens who are behind
the prophet for the new 100000 hotel
for Birmingham will start a vigorous
canvas this morning to raise the re-
mainder of the necessary funds.
Over 100000 of the amount is in sight
and 1t is expected that the remainder will
be readily subscribed by Birmingham
citizens. The hotel promoters have all
ready leases in sight which will insure
dividends of at least 7 per cent on the
stock which 1t Is proposed to sell, and 1t
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Is believed the business aspect of the
proposition will appeal to those with
funds to invest to say nothing of the
need for a display of genuine public
spirit In aiding to assure the hotel.
The building is to be known as tho
Fifth Avenue hotel and is to be located
on the Jordan property at the corner OF
Fifth avenue and Twentieth street. It
will be IA stories with a basement, and
1t is proposed to make it the Handsomely
building Of the kind In the south.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Miss Matte Dobbs.

Miss Matte Dobbs, 2e years old, died at
local hospital yesterday afternoon. She
is survived by brother and sister, both
Of whom live in Birmingham.
The funeral service will be held at st.
Paul's Catholic church at 3 o'clock this
afternoon. Interment will be in Elmwood
cemetery.
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Files suit For Damages.

Suit for $4,000 was filed yesterday
in the circuit court by ]. B. Robin
son against the Southern Railway COM
pany for alleged Injuries received by
the plaintiff when he was struck by
an engine of the Southern railway at
the Morris avenue and Twenty
street crossing. The accident, 1t Is said,
occurred on November II. 1909. when
Robinson was employed as flagman
for the Southern at that crossing.
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'NESDITT PRESENTS
FIGURES TO SHOW
WIDE DIFFERENCE.
L. & N. Assessments For Taxes
Not Reconcilable With
Louisville Valuations.
WIDE DISCREPANCY
IN VARIOUS FIGURES
As An Instance Certain Property As
sessed on Jefferson County Books,
mt s172,0OO is Valued in
Louisville mt sa,457 600.

= Railroad Commissioner w. D. (
= Nesbitt has prepared some interest :
= ing figures. The South and North 4
= Alabama railroad, a subsidiary OF I
= the Louisville and Nashville, (
= places a tax valuation in Jeffer- I
= son county of $4,000 on the land I
= with improvements between Four I
y teenth and Twentyfourth streets I
= in Birmingham.
= In Louisville the Louisville and I
= Nashville claims that the land I
y alone embraced in this area is 4
= worth $3,4570 900.
y The old union depot Is assessed (
y on Jefferson county's books at $685.. 4
y 600; the freight house and land 4
y from Twentieth street to Twenty 4
y fourth streets at $4,000 and the 4
= shops property between Eighteenth 4
y and Fourteenth streets at $4,000. 4
y In Louisville the valuation of 4
y the land alone upon which these 4
= various buildings are located is 4
y placed at s130,6S0 an acre.
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t. G. Allen.

7. G. Allen. 20 years old, died yesterday
evening at o'clock at the family resi-
'dence, GIL First avenue. Woodlawn. He
is survived by wife, two sisters, three
brothers, and his mother. The funeral
services will be held at the residence this
afternoon at o'clock. Interment will be
in Woodlawn cemetery.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

OFFICERS and members Of Birmingham
Lodge. No 112. l. o. o. F.. are re-
quested to meet at Odd Fellows Hall.
Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue. at
o'clock Thursday to attend the fu-
neral of Brother Thomas X. Speiss. All
Odd Fellows invited.
N. w. CRUMLEY, N q.
NJ. C. THOMAS. S. G.
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Bodeh.r Prepare. Expense Accour

George n. B0deKer, successruI can
didate for chief of police in the mu-
nfcipal primary of June 20, has pre-
pared a statement of his campaign ex-
penses to be fled In the office of the
probate court and the account Will
probably be recorded today. Chief Bod
eker places his expenses proper at
ss0s.5O, the chief ems of which are
$3.50 for postage, @f5 for office help
and the sum required as entrance Zee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-21
Marriage License. Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued as
follows from the office of the probate
court:
Thomas Watts of Birmingham to Miss
Ellen O'Connor.
Joseph c. Morris of Gate City to Miss
Bessie Collier.
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Assistant in Southern Passenger onic

Assistant in Southern Passenger Office.
r. E. Cain has been appointed assist.
ant passenger agent for the Southern
railway and will arrive today to assume
his duties. Mr.. Cain has been in the
general offices at Columbus, Miss, for
several years. and is said to be fine
ticket officer. His position was created
by the Southern on account of the in
creases shown in local business.
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Ten-day excursions to Cumberland and
st. Simon Islands via A. B. & A. Tickets
on sale Saturdays. 6-16-th-mo-tf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-21

Excursions to the seashore ana spring
resorts via A. B. & A. Rates TO suit your
vacation. 6-16-th-mo-tf
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Y o u can
eliminate all
chances Of a
sick S p e l l
from some
stomach, liv-
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disorder by
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II 4 t t e r .
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is for Poor
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GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones 1902.
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ROBERTS & SON, Zinc. J
THE WEATHER

Washington July 2O.-Forecast for Ala
bama and Mississippi: Generally fair
Thursday and Friday; light to moderate
variable winds, mostly east
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The following is the local report OF the
United States weather bureau at Biz
mingham for the "a hours ended at 4 p.
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CONTINUED ON PAGE ~
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-08

Ladies' Night Robes, embroid-
cry and lace insertion or tuck
ed, all sizes. SOC and up
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Fulton

Miss Emma Berg has gone to James
vile for few weeks visit.
Annual school meeting was held on
Tuesday evening of this week.
Miss Mae Pyre of Edgerton spent
last week at the home of Miss Edna
Allen.
Misses Eveline, Luella and Leona
Post were guests of Sun Prairie friends
from Friday until Sunday.
The home boys chose up sides and
played a game of ball July 4th, in Mr.
d Z Sayre, Jr's pasture. JAS Sayre's
side won by score of Il to 5. The
game is expected to be finished July A,
Ie11.
Among those from out of town who
were guests of relatives. and friends
over the Fourth here were Mrs Sue
McManus and daughters Phoebe, Eliz-
abeth and Catharine, Misses Sarah
Sutherland and Carrie Berg of James
vile, S II Bentley of Glencoe, Ill, Rob-
ert Bently, Milwaukee, James and Sgd
ney Bentley, Beloit, Thomas Holman,
New Jersey, Robert Teller, Beloit,
Herman Hoffman, Milwaukee, and Mr.
and Mrs w N Lee and son William of
GAINESVILLE.