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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
WARRANT SWORN
OUT FOR MILFORD

L. c. Parker, brother of Mrs. William
c. Milford. who was attacked and seri-
ously injured by her husband last Friday
morning at their home in Trotwood park.
East Lake. yesterday swore out a war
rant for Milford, the man wanted in con-
nection with the case. The warrant
charges assault with intent to murder.
Mrs. Milford was reported to be i'm
proving last night at the Hillman hos
pital, where she has been In a critical
condition since the occurrence. Although
her skull Is fractured in two places, the
physicians in attendance hold out hope
for her recovery.
Nothing has been heard of Will Milford,
suspected of the attack on Mrs. Milford.
Although the police department and the
sheriff's deputies have spared no efforts
to locate the assailant, no clew has been
found which would lead to his capture
The authorities are still of the opinion
that Milford is in hiding somewhere In
the vicinity of his CRIME, or somewhere
else in the district. No one answering
Milfords description has been apprehend-
ed in any of the cities notified throughout
the state.
Sheriff Higdon believes the man will be
captured as soon as he begins to be less
wary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
HEARING RESUMES
At END OF MONTH
Rate Matter Is Set for August
20 or 80
STATE WILL TAKE STAND
Examined in BirmIn CHAM After
Which State VIII Offer Its
Evidence

The railroad rate hearing which has
been in progress for a number of months
in Louisville, will be resumed in Bir-
mingham on the 9th or 30th of this
month. The hearing will be presided over
by Special Master w. A. Gunter, who
was appointed by Judge Jones to take the
testimony which has been under way
for several months.
1t was announced some time ago that
the hearing would be resumed here.
However. no date was set. One of the
court officers stated yesterday that the
hearing would be resumed here on the
date mentioned. At the hearing only two
witnesses will be examined by the rail-
roads. The witnesses will be Third Vice
President Evans of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad and B. M. Starks of
the same company. After these officers
conclude their testimony it is probable
that the state will enter at once into
the offering of evidence. To prepare for
this hearing the state has been minute
ly examining land and other. values in
Alabama which have been given in by
the company. 1t has been stated that
some very interesting comparisons will
be made when the state starts to Offer
testimony.
The hearing is to determine whether
the rates adopted in Alabama at re-
cent sessions of the legislature are ex-
cessfve. If they are proved excessive
the court of appeals will be called on
for an injunction against their opera
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
OLD Time FRIEND

1t happened at the Terminal. where so
many things happen. comedy or tragedy.
The gatekeeper was greatly astonished
carefully guiding the trembling steps of
an aged negro up the Terminal subway.
The negro was very ancient and walked
with difficulty. The white man stopped
for the negro to get breath and spoke to
the gateman. who was moved to inquire !
the reason for his solicitude. In reply
the gentleman told the following:
"Old Jake has been a member of my
family for 30 years-in fact. ever since.
before the war. He was my body servant
and rode behind me when l was with
Stuart When l married Jake came to
live with me and served as a butler until
too old, when he was retired and lived In
house on the premises.
my little daughter is very fond of her
Uncle as she calls him, and is his con-
slant companion. week ago she was
playing on the sidewalk with Old Jake
sitting in the sun watching her. The old
negro saw~a dog that had every APP
pearance of being mad. trotting down the
street. He called to her, but she did not
notice. Old Jake rose and began to hob
BILE toward her, but. being slow, arrived
just in time to get between her and the
dog, which gave a short howl and sprang
at him. Jake threw up one arm and it
was ripped from wrist to elbow. The
shock threw the old man down, and the
dog sprang over him. tearing his shoulder
as he did so. / took him to the Pasteur
institute and had him treated
Ready, Jake?''
Yes, sub"
Come on, them" and the white man
passed his arm around the negro. The
strangely assorted pair passed out of tha
Terminal, followed by the stares of the
crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
FERRY AT PALOS
Is In OPERATION

The Palos ferry over the Little War
rior river. which has been discontinued
for the last three or four days, due to
some trouble with the owner of the
property on the banks of the river where
the boat lands, was again put in opera
ton yesterday, a right of way having
been procured by the Board OF Revenue
from the property owner.
Both the Palos and Flat Top ferries
have been running regularly until the
recent trouble with the Palos ferry The
men operating both ferries have been
replaced by new men, owing, in the Flat
Top case, to supposed negligence which
caused a negro woman's possessions to
be swept into the river when she was
attempting to cross some time ago. The
Palos ferry has not been permanently
discontinued, however. and the ferry at
Flat Top has always been in operation.
New contracts have been let by the
Board of Revenue to provide new oper-
ators for both ferries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance In the following
transactions in real estate in which
amounts of $1,000 or more were involved
were filed yesterday In the office of the
probate court
S175O-Corey Land company to ]. A.
Menge. as trustee, lot TO- block s, survey
Of first subdivision of Corey
$275-V. V. Gregory to Southern Realty
company. the southeast quarter of the
northeast quarter of section 5, township
Is. range west, containing 40 acres.
$5379-Mrs. A. v. Barber to d. p. Col
Inns, lot 2, block 1872. survey of Hanover
place.
$25O0-U. G. Mason to NJ. E. Blanks, the
south 80 feet of lot IA, block 49, Birming-
ham, fronting 80 feet on the east side of
Fourteenth tsreet and extending to a
depth of 100 feet.
$2250-J. H. Leegrine to ]. j. Reynolds,
lot 8. block 10, Compton.
$4OO0-Ardis Land company to R. G.
Pierce, lots IL and u, survey of Ards
Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
GOOD OUTLOOK FOR
ROADS CONVENTION

The Alabama Good Roads association,
which meets in Birmingham October ~,
ID and IA, promises to be one of the great
est good roads meetings ever held In the
south. The officials are leaving no stone
unturned to have a good crowd in at
tendance and to have present some of
the leading good roads advocates and
road building experts to instruct the peo-
pie on the subject.
An invitation has been extended to A.
C. Jackson. president of the National
Good Roads association, to be present
and take part in the convention and adj
dress the association on National Aid
for Good Roads"
A number of probate judges from va
rious counties in Alab ama write that they
have already commenced to select dele
gates to attend the convention and that
they are selecting only men that will
attend the meeting. The people are in
dead earnest on this question and are
coming with the hopes that the conven-
ton will do something substantial in
building good roads in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
RECORD Is BROKEN
AT TENT MEETING

Personal Work. was the subject OF the
sermon preached yesterday morning by
Evangelist ]. o. Hanes at the tabernacle
on Fountain Heights. where the union
revival of the Fountain Heights Method
list and Calvary Baptist churches is in
progress.
At the evening service the evangelist
preached FROM a text from Revelations,
xii: II: And the spirit and the bride
say come The theme of the sermon
was, THE Spirits Call to Man.
A record-breaking attendance was on
hand last night. the big tabernacle being
completely filled. A chorus of over 40
voices, led by Walter H. Maxim, is pro-
viding excellent music at all services.
The revival so far has been judged
great success, some 90 converts having
been made to the various churches of the
community 1t will continue with meet
ings twice daily throughout the week,
closing next Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
PRIZES OFFERED =
FOR FINE JERSEYS

For the first time in the history of the
Alabama State Fair the American Jersey
Cattle club has entered the exhibitions,
and offered prizes for exhibitions of
pure booded Jerseys only. The Jersey club
has In recent years offered prizes in
Tennessee, but. through the influence and
energy OF F. H. Bates of Hamburg, Ala,
who is himself a great lover of the pure
Jersey strain, the club officials were in
duced to enter Alabama. There are al
ready a number of these clubs in the
state. Here is the list of prizes offered:
No. 7oa. Grand Champion Bull, exhibit
ed by owner, $40.
No. rob. Grand Champion Female, ex-
hibited by breeder and owner, $40.
No. zoe. Get of Sire, exhibited by breed
err and owner, $50.
No. Tod. Breeders Young Herd, ex-
hibited by breeder and owner, $40
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16

There are 222 prisoners in the county
jail, according to statistics compiled by
Warden F. s. Chew and given out yes
terday. This is a greater number than
has been accommodated at the Jail at
any previous time this year, but is not
greater than the average for the sum-
mer months, when the courts are not
in session.
or the 222 prisoners 165 are negro men
and SO white men. There are 20 negro
women at the jail and one white woman.
Two negroes are in the jail hospital and
one is being treated at the Hillman hos
pital.
Compared with the figures for July,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Motor Car company incorporates

Articles of incorporation for the
Smith Motor Car company, capitalized
at S12,500 were filed yesterday in the
office of the probate court. The COM
pany will engage in a general bicycle,
motorcycle and automobile business, es-
tablishing principal offices in Birm-
ingham, and beginning business with
$1,000 of the authorized capital paid
Charles S. Sibley, president; s. L.
Smith, secretary and treasurer; J. b.
CARRIER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
FARMERS UNION MEN
OF FOR MONTGOMERY

The executive officers of the Farmers
union for Alabama left yesterday after
noon for Montgomery to attend the state
convention, which will convene In that
city today.
The officers anticipate large attend
ance and believe much good will result
from the meeting. Those who left from
Birmingham were: President w. A. Nor
ris, Secretary T. ]. Kennedy, Sergeant-at-
Arms John Hill. o. P. Ford state lee
turer. Executive committeeman: C. E.
Roberts, B. L. Hill, R. F. Orr, J. N.
Wyatt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
PLAN Is ADOPTED
AFTER BITTER WRANGLlNC
222 PRISONERS IN JAIL
WHEN COUNTED YESTERDAY

August and September of the preceding
years, the number of prisoners Is not
In excess of the average. During Au-
gust of last year the average of prison
ers was 265, during September 236 and
during July 1876.
In August of 1908 the average was 217
and in September of the same year 206.
The greatest number of prisoners ever
held at the Jail was during August and
September of 1907. the time of the big
miners strike. During August of that
year 291 were confined in the county bas-
tile and during September the average
was z3S.
The Jail is as usual crowded and in
adequate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16

The city was struck yesterday by an
epidemic of petty thefts from residences
of citizens. Many cases were reported to
police headquarters yesterday, among the
most important of which were: w. NJ.
Coian, one Yale bicycle; Major Ellis,
one coat and two pairs of pants; Arthur
Strong. one suit of clothes; J. H. Rabb,
one coat; E. Craftsman, one watch; M.
R. Conner, one watch case, one gold ring.
six shirt waists. one ladies' pm and s1.05
In cash
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Pastor Resigns Charge

Oshkosh, Wis, August 15-The Rev.
Daniel Woodward, pastor of a Metho-
dist church at Omro Wis, has resigned
his pulpit because he was told by Sup
erintendent II. Anderson of the Oshkosh
district of the church that he would
either have to give up his pulpit or
cease talking politics. The Rev. Wood
ward claims he had been granted a
leave of absence with the understand
ing that he could take the stump
against county option.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16

Coroner Brasher will hold an inquest
this morning over the body Of Jim Ogle-
three, the negro who was killed at Besse-
mer Saturday night by falling off South
Bessemer car. Ogletree and another ne
gro whose name is unknown were seen
to fall off the car together. but the other
negro was unhurt and escaped into the
darkness. Coroner Brasher will hold his
inquest at Jacobs undertaking parlors at
Bessemer. The accident happened near
the corner of Avenue ID and Twentieth
street, Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
CITY ITEMS

Second Avenue Arcade Meeting-The
final meeting of the Second Avenue I'M
provement association will be held this
afternoon at o'clock when 1t Is I'M
derstood that the committees will re-
port all the money necessary subscrib-
ed and the contract for the arcade on
Second avenue will be Immediately let
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Motorcycles Aid Police Work

BY the addition of two motorcycle men
to the police force to aid in the capture
of automobile drivers exceeding the speed
limit the work of the department has
been greatly facilitated. There have been
some arrests but many have been let off
with a reprimand and warning in ac-
cordance with the orders of Chief Bode-
ker to make fewer arrests. 1t is be-
lieved that the numerous automobile ac-
cidents will in meas sure be eliminated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Justice Is Renominated

Topeka, Kan, August 15-The off,
cial count of the ballots cast at the.
of. the supreme court announced today
developed that Justice Sias Porter OF.
Kansas City, Kansas. who has conced-
ed his own defeat by Justice G. r.
Graves. has been renominated. His plu-l
rality is 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
williams Not Allowed Bail

Dave Williams, charged with the kill
ing of Bruce Williams several weeks ago,
was bound over without bail yesterday
in Judge H. B. Abernethy's division of
the inferior court. The preliminary hear
ing was begun Saturday afternoon and
Judge Abernethy's decision was an
nounced yesterday at the close of the
hearing. Robert Bell and P. G. Bow
man represented the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Producr Exchanse p,rector. Here

A meeting of the Produce Exchange,
which is operated by the Farmers union,
was held in Birmingham yesterday. The
directors examined the books carefully
and found them In fine condition. Those
who attended the meeting were: H. H.
Whorton, president; J. c. Cox of Hart
ford, vice president; T. S. Johnson of Mo-
bile, secretary and treasurer; H. M. Bar
ret of Jasper, L. o. Cox of Boaz, w. A.
Wuln of Semmes and c. P. Agricola OF
Birmingham, directors
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Nerro women in Bad Fight

Mary Branch and Annie Cubic. two ne
gro women, engaged in a cutting affray
last night and as a result both negroes
are in tho Hillman hospital. The Branch
woman is terribly gashed and 1t is not
believed that she will live. The other
negro is not so badly injured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Zig Tiger Rnid Made

Officers Huffman, Todd, Pittman and
Edwards pulled off a monster raid last
night on a negro blind tiger on the
southside. Thirty-four negroes were Sc
cured at one swoop. The patrol wagon
was forced to make more than one trip
to accommodate all the prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16

Suit for 5000 damag es was filed
yesterday in the city court by Vernon
Roland, suing by his next friend, Will
liam Roland, against the Birmingham
Coal and Iron company. 1t is alleged
by the plaintiff that he was injured
when a tram car ran over him at Red
ding mines on February IL.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued al
follows from the office of the probat,
court:
william H. Hollingsworth of Birming
ham to Mrs. Darthula Griggs.
Chester A. Parker OF Birmingham t.
Miss Inez Walker
Fred Reichelt Of Birmingham to Mrs
Della Pappas.
John 8. Joy of Bessemr to Miss Bose
l.. Houston.
lobe Higgins Of wylam to Miss Amy
Hogan.
Daniel H. Sellers of Alton to Miss Pear
" Russell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Newsboy Taken To Hospital

A little newsboy known on the streets
as Cop" was picked up in comatose
condition near the Empire building last
night by L. l.. Clarke. Mr.. Clarke took
him to the Hillman hospital in his auto
mobile where 1t is thought that the
trouble was paralysis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Seeks Damages for Injuries

John Mullen yesterday filed suit for
$4,000 damages in the city court against
the Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron COM
pany, alleging that he was injured
when at work at a mine of the COM
pany's, on July Is, near Bessemer. He
was attempting to move a box on a
scaffold, it is claimed, when the scat
fold broke causing his injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16

DIR. r. F. Lovelady of the Board of
Revenue was seen at the courthouse yes
terday for the first time since last Tues
day, when he suffered a painful injury
to his right leg by being kicked by a
fractions horse. DR.. Loveiady has been
confined to his room since, his limb hav-
ing been badly bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Mary e. Buckley

Mrs. Mary e. Buckley. aged 81, died
yesterday at the residence of her daughter
at 5040 First avenue. Funeral services
will be held from the residence today at
O'Clock. Mrs. Buckley is survived by
five daughters and son. Her daughters
are: Mrs. d. C. Cantelon, Mrs. D. c.
Oldham of Birmingham, Mrs. John Nc
Kewen of Memphis, Tenn, Mrs. J. L.
Hughes of Arkansas Mrs s. w. Jeter
and Edgar Buckley of Pulaski. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16

George Benetos and Jim Benetos, the
two Greeks arrested Sunday In raid
on a soft drink stand at East Birming-
ham, were released from the county jail
yesterday on $500 bond. Three negroes
charged with violation of the prohibition
laws were also released.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16

Suit for $4,000 damages was filed
yesterday in the city court by George
Lee, suing by his next friend, Jake Lee,
against the E. w. Jordan contracting
company. 1t Is alleged that Lee was
injured on July Is when scalded by
escaping steam from one of the de-
PENDANT company's pipes at Third ave-
nue. and Seventh street. Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Raina sues Pntton

Claiming brach Of contract. A. B. Rains
yesterday filed an assumpsit suit for $500
in the circuit court against John w.
Patton. Patton, it is alleged. broke a
contract for the installation of certain
drug fixtures in the place Of business Of
the plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
LIGHT MEETING Is
CALLED BY KL0Tz
UNDERSTOOD THAT COUNCIL WILL
SETTLE ARC LIGHT QUESTION BE-
FORE TAKING UP THE MATTER
OF DOMESTIC RATES

Alderman Simon Klotz. chairman of the
light committee of the City Council. has
called a meeting of the joint ligh tand
finance committees to meet in the coun-
Gil chamber tonight at o'clock to take
up the light question.
Mr.. Klotz said that he had nothing
more to present to the committee than
the report which he submitted to the last
meeting of the council, witch was re-
referred to the joint committees.
1t is understood among the aldermen,
and according to the programme ar
ranged by the Board of Trade, that the
arc light contract will be handled first,
and the question of commercial and do
mestic lights allowed to run over.
Mr.. Klotz has just returned from a
delightful stay in various points of Geor-
gia and returns happy and active. ready
to shoulder the problems of the city.
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made by the employees of Loveman. Jo-
/ lief funds. The amount will be turned
over to w. H. Manly, treasurer Of the
Red Cross society.
lost by decisive vote. The meeting
along about this juncture became so thor
oughly charged with intensity that sew
eral aldermen, seemingly displeased with
the rulings of Chairman Gregg, made
motions and counter-motions that the
meeting adjourn. These several motions
were lost about as fast as the clerk called
the roll.
A point was made later by Mr.. Cope
land that quorum was not present
The clerk was thereupon instructed to
call the roll of every committee repre-
scented in the consolidated committee.
This was done, and the chairman an
nounced that substantial working ma
jority was present.
Act Before Adjournment
Alderman Rogers suggested that as the
aldermen seemed to be very far from
agreeing on the plan that 1t would be
best to adjourn. The suggestion was
also made that two weeks would be about
time enough The aldermen then agreed
that a great deal of time had been con-
stunned in the plan as 1t now stood, and
II would be better to work the affair out
before adjournment.
Finally, after every motion to adjourn
had been lost, the councilmanic commit
tee voted to make the foregoing report
to the City Council at the next meeting.
The roll call was made without the
presence of Aldermen Copeland. Perdue
and Morgan, who left the room as the
call started. In explanation the alder
men stated that they did not wish to
participate in the affair any further. By
one of them the meeting was character
lied as very irregular and in addition
a hot fight against the present plan
would be made on the floor of the coun-
Gil.
After the meeting the aldermen gath
cred in front of the city hall. A bit of
excitement was caused when Aldermen
Moore and Perdue started to scuffling.
Some people thought serious misunder-
standing had arisen. However Mr.. Moore
and Mr.. Perdue both said the questions
they argued were far from personal and
the affair passed off at that.
Warm Flight Expected
The plan as outlined by the CONSOLE
dated committee Will be given to the
City Council within few days. On the
floor it is very likely that warm fight
will be waged against It,
The chief objections are the closing of
any streets, and the haste which 1t Is
charged the plan was formulated 1t is
believed that the closing of the streets
for 20 years will be stricken out of the
plan, and that before the proposal Is
finally made to the railroads It will show
a comparison of the cost and advantages
of both viaduct and subway. As the
matter now stands the council IL far
from being together on the details
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-16
Seek, $4,000 for Injured Hand

John Williams yesterday entered suit
for $4,000 damages in the circuit court
against the Birmingham Southern rail-
road company. The plaintiff claims in
juries to his hand when employed on
a Stag train of the defendant company.