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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
P|TTSBURG GAS MAN
SPENDS DAY HERE
P. M. Shannon Is Multi Million
aire Operator
VISITS L. B. MUsGRoVE
Says He Has Had Reports on Alabama
Gas,Which Is of Fine Quality-Mr.
shannon Left Last Night
for Texas

p. M. shannon of Pittsburg, one OF
the most prominent independent OIL ana
gas operators in the United States, and
several times a millionaire, was in Biz
mingham yesterday visiting his friend,
LIB. Musgrove. of Jasper
Mr.. Shannon was shown over Biz
mingham by several well known citi-
zens but on account of the Indictment
W Gather did not extend his visit to Bir-
mingham longer than last night, when
he left for San Antonio, Tex. Mr.. Shan
non is interested in gas and oil prop
critics in Texas as well as in West Viz
ginia and Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Shannon in speaking of Birming-
ham said he had often wished to visit
this city, and had promised to do so, but
this was the first opportunity he had
taken advantage of to see Birmingham.
II think you have fine district hero
and for the reason that it is similar to
our Pennsylvania country have often
wished to be in Birmingham said Mr.
shannon However, circumstances
have prevented my coming here before.
have heard of the gas wells in this
district and while l have not visited
them I believe you have placed the
wells in fan shape of the Appalachian
range. While 1 have no information
as to the rock or depth of sand, at the
same time l should say from an off hand
opinion that you have a good brand of
gas here. In other words, think you
have a superior marker, but 1t requires
a mountain of money to place such
propositions on a good sound business
basis.
"As matter of course continued
Mr.. Shannon, your development here
has attracted the attention of the peo-
pie of Pittsburg, and we have been
looking into your find from disinter-
ested eminence. This was for the pur-
pose of getting preliminary information
as to your work. 1 have no hesitancy
in saying that I have a report of your
wells from one of my experts. He says
you have gas here of good quality, but
the life of it cannot be determined by
any one"
Mr.. shannon said while Pittsburg
was not scared, as yet. over the de-
velopmants in Birmingham, at the same
time this district was attracting the
attention of the steel and iron center
of Pennsylvania and the leaders in that
city were watching every move made
here with a critical eye.
Mr.. Shannon was entertained at
lunch yesterday at the Southern club
by Mr.. Musgrove, where he was intro
duced to several prominent citizens.
Last night he was entertained at din
ner at the Country club. He left at 10
o'clock by way of the Queen and Cres-
cent for New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
VISITORS TAKEN
TO COAL MINES

Capt W. A. Bisso and R. P. Hymes.
the two New Orleans coal merchants
who are the special guests of the Pratt
Consolidated company, visited several
mines yesterday despite the rain. Ac-
companied by H. E. Mccormack and
Erskine Ramsay vice presidents of ths
company the two coal men personally
looked into the coal conditions of the
district
THE Pratt Consolidated with its New
Orleans business had opened up a field
for Birmingham coal sales absolutely
new" said Mr.. Mccormack last night
upon his return from the mines. This
business is for export, shore consump-
ton and bunker purposes. We are very
proud of our ability to have accomplish
ed what we have in New Orleans and
we believe the Birmingham district will
also be glad to know that $4,000 tons of
month. which in the past has never been
accomplished.
This business has reached a figure
above one-half million tons per year and
our ambition is to place our shipments
to one million tons per year. We have
assisted in the erection of half million.
dollar plant to handle our coal and Cap
tain Bsso with Mr.. Hymes is handling
the coal in an able manner. They are
we'll pleased with their visit here and
when they return to New Orleans they
will have first hand information as to
our mines
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
TEMPORARY CAMP
TO BE ESTABLISHED
TO BE INACTIVE PENDING THE
ERECTION OF SUITABLE SANTA
RUM BY THE STATE

There is a movement on foot to OBJ
tain a site for a temporary camp for
the tuberculosis patients of Jefferson
county.
The Jefferson county Anti-Tubercu-
losis association is not content to wait
until the action of the state board of
trustees puts up a sanitarium, but will
take steps Immediately looking to-
ward the establishment of a sanitary
camp, where, under perfect supervision,
sufferers may be given the proper
trea tment, and may enjoy the benefits
of sunlight and open air.
The association is now making an
effort to increase the membership, and
has started a campaign for 1000 mem
bers. These plans are all Incorporated
In letter which Secretary McGrath
has mailed out to the present memb err
ship.
Dear Sir: In becoming a member
of the Anti tuberculosis association of
jefferson county you have indicated
that you are interested in an organized
campaign against tuberculosis.
las a first STEP 1t Is necessary to
increase our membership, now consist
ing of 100 names. To this end, a copy
of this letter has been sent to each of
the 100 requesting TINT he, or she, as
the case may be, act in the capacity OF
a committee of one to get new MEM
bers and to send in at least ten names
more if possible.
1T is extremely desirable that the
enrolment reach 1000 in the immediate
future. This, at the present rate OF
81 for annual membership dues, Will
give a fund of little more than $1,000
and this will enable the association
to disseminate printed matter issued BY
the National Association for the Pre-
vention of tuberculosis; to distribute
such other literature as may be
deemed advisable and to print series
of posters Illustrative of conditions
the local association is waging the
campaign against.
1T is further desired to make some
immediate provision for the care OF
those now suffering from tuberculosis
but still within the zone of recovery
To do this, temporary camp will b'
establish ed tents procured; all proper
equipment installed; adequate nursing
provided, and good nourishing food
supplied.
ITO enable the association to &C
complish this eminently desirable re
suit with all possible celebrity your ac-
tive cooperation is asked
"All membership dues should be SEM
at once to the secretary of the asso-
citation at 214h North Twenty frs
street, Birmin CHAM, Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
ENGINEER DIES
SEATED IN CAE
j. c. Wilson Was just About to Open
Throttle for Birmingham When
He Was Stricken

The angel of death visited j. C. Wilson.
an engineer of the Frisco system, vir-
tually while he was en- route to Birrning-
ham with special train of perishable
goods Wednesday night
Mr.. Wilson was placed on a train at
Amory, Miss, with instructions to lose
no time in getting to this city. Shortly
after oilng his engine the aged engi-
neer was stricken with acute Indigestion
and death followed in less than two
hours.
When stricken Mr.. Wilson was seated
in the cab of his engine in the Amory
yards. He had just received his clearance
orders and was preparing to start his
train when the summons came.
The stricken engineer was lifted out OF
his cab by tender and friendly hands
and carried to the offices OF Assistant
Superintendent c. T. Mason. He died
within a short time thereafter.
Mr.. Wilson is survived by widow and
one child. His remains were brought to
Birmingham on the Limited train yes
terday morning. where a committee OF
engineers received them. The funeral
services will be held in Thayer, Mo. TIL.
remains will be accompanied by a con-
mittee from the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers and the family.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
TESTS NEW SYSTEM
TO STOP THE FLAMES
SOLID CURTAIN OF WATER CAN BE
DROPPED DOWN SIDE OF BUILD
ING TO PREVENT THE SPREAD
OF FLAMES

Chief A. " Bennett of the fire de-
partment has made an unique test of
some of Birmin gham's modern fire
fighting apparatus. The test was of an
arrangement to keep fire from spread
ing from one building to another by the
formation of a solid sheet or curtain
Iof water between two buildings.
The system has been installed by
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb in the large
department store at Nineteenth street
and Third avenue. 1t consists of a
system of perforated lead pipes strung
along the roof of the building just I'M
der the caves and connected with the
city water mains. An extra head is
placed over each tier of windows and
the whole is arranged so that when the
water is turned into the system solid
curtain of water Immediately drops
from the roof of the building to the
ground and the possibility of a fire
spreading from the department store to
Is reduced to a minimum
The apparatus is provided only for
the one side of the building that next
to the Florence hotel building. Mr..
Loveman said last night that the sys-
tenn had been installed at a cost of
about $4,000 and that it could be built
by any modern plumbing firm. He said
that he would not be without 1t for
many times its cost as it was an abso-
lutte protection from spreading fire.
Chief Bennett said TT is great In
case of fire across the alley in the
Florence hotel or in adjoining buildings
the fire department would not have to
think of the other buildings exposure
All of their energy and time could be
devoted to fighting the original fire and
the result would be a far greater fire.
fighting efficiency"
The test was witnessed by many per-
sons who happened to be passing Her
bert Levy, of the John G. Smith & Co
Insurance Agency. witnessed the dem
onstration and expressed himself as
very much pleased with the apparatus
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
YOUNGSTERS RETURN
FROM CAMP DESOTO

The boys of the Young Mems Christian
association, twenty-five of whom spent
ten days at Camp De Soto, near Men
tone, Ala, returned to Birmingham last
night with bag and baggage, and were
gathered into their parents arms, ticks,
red bugs, sunburn and all.
Their faces were bright and happy,
and though they arrived in rain they
were enthusiastic in their reports of the
camp and camp life
They spent ten days by the side of
Moon lake. high up in Lookout noun
tain, In the midst Of the most beautiful
natural scenery In Alabama; fished and
swan in the famous De Soto river. and
had genuine good time.
Not single accident occurred to mar
the success of the expedition Physical
Director r. c. Cubbon brought his
charges in safely on the AlabC ma Great
Southern railroad last night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
BIG PICNIC MONDAY
AT AVONDALE PARK

The Greater Birmingham Sunday
school rally and picnic, in which all tho
Sunday schools in the Birmingham dis
trict are expected to participate, will be
held Monday, July 4, at Avondale park.
under the auspices of the Avondale Dis
trict Sunday School association.
The morning will be given over to the
transaction of routine business, num-
Der of addresses and the reading of a
number of papers. The welcome address
will be delivered by r. F. Lewis, which
will be followed by an address in re-
Spouse by Hugh A. Locke. 1.-THE Origin
and Progress of the Sunday School, will
be treated by the Rev I. B. Sargent.
Miss Alice Hale will talk on Junior
Work. Mrs. Won l.. Thompson on Sup
plement Work for the Intermediate" and
Miss Hattie Williams on THE Adde'S
cent Period feature will be the
report from the Worlds Sunday School
convention recently held In Washington,
to be rendered by Miss Minnie Kennedy.
The evening will be occupied with va
rious games, including notably ball
game between fat and lean Sunday school
superintendent
The following programme has been ar
ranged sor the day:
Opening $3.50 a. m.
Devotional exercises, the Rev. C. J.
Bentley and the Rev. R. w. Anderson.
Music.
Welcome address, Is minutes. R. F.
Lewis.
Music.
Response, Is minutes, Hugh Locke.
Music.
Roll call of schools, minutes of last
meeting, reports of schools. miscellaneous
business.
Music.
Origin and Progress of Sunday School,"
the Rev. l. B. Sargent.
Music.
Junior Work." Miss Alice Hale.
Music.
THE Worlds Sunday School," Miss
Minnie kenneAy.
Music
Address by ]. B. Wadsworth.
Music.
Supplement Work for the Intermedi-
ate" Mrs. Won L. Thompson.
Music.
THE Andolescent Period, Miss Hattie
Williams.
Dinner.
Song service.
Fat mems race ladies' race boys sack
race, jumping contest. boys three-legged
race. girls race, girls ball game, five
innings; fat and lean mems ball game
| FIVE innings; regular ball same.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
SOLDIERS HERE
BY THE TRAINLOAD
FOUR SPECIAL TRAINS AT TERMi-
NAL LAST NIGHT BEARING MIS-
sIssIPPI GUARDsMEN TO CHICK
AMAUGA FOR ENCAMPMENT

The days of the Spanish-American war,
when trainload after trainload of soldiers
passed through Birmingham en- route to
the front, were recalled around the Ter
minal station last night when four spe-
cial trains were operated into Birming-
ham having members of the Mississippi
National Guard aboard. The soldiers
numbered 900 strong and were on their
way to Chickamauga park where they
will share experiences with the regular
army corps for ten days.
The first train arrived In Birmingham
about IL o'clock from Columbus, Miss
The soldiers remained here only short
while, when they were delivered to the
Alabama Great Southern, from the South
ern tracks to renew their journey to
Chattanooga The next train-from' Me-
ridian-was delivered into the Terminal
about 11:9O o'clock Then followed two
more specials and soon they had beer
started on their way to camp.
The trains were met at the Terminal
by several local officers who numbered
among their friends some of the officers
on the train. The soldiers were well
behaved and the boisterous rowdyism SO
often accredited to the overcrowded
trains was decidedly absent from the
Mississippi troopers.
The soldiers, some of whom had never
before seen the Terminal station, were
carried away with its beauty and salo
when the opportunity presented itself
thew intended to return to Birmingham
to see the city.
For as one trooper expressed w.
"if you have such magnificent sta-
ton, what in the world have you down
trv WI, p
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
BEGIN MUSTER OF
HIGHLAND COMPANY

Colonel Ledbetter and Major Gregory
last night began the muster of the South
Highlands Rifles at the armory at Five
Points, and Is were enrolled. On account
of the inclemency of the weather many
of the men who signed the petition were
unable to attend. Colonel Ledbetter an
pounced that he would complete the mus
ter at 1880 o'clock tonight when all the
members are expected to be on hand.
After the muster is completed the cleo
ton of officers will be held and :he
company set on it's feet. This Is the
last day in the fiscal year. and it is
very important that the formalty of
organizing the company be completed be-
fore the new year begins
The young men forming the Highland
ers are among the most prominent in the
city, and they propose to keep the conf
pany as select as possible. 1t will be n
big factor In the social life of the city,
and will be the only company with head
quarters and club rooms on the High
lands.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01

Now that the political horizon Is clear
the Board of Education is preparing to
press its demand for bond issue of $780,
900 for school-building purposes, to COM
plete the system of Greater Brming-
ham.
Upon numerous occasions the board and
President John L. Parker have publicly
urged the Importance of a bond issue to
provide the elementary education for all
the children of the city. Now the field is
clear and it is proposed to bring the ques-
ton before the city council at once.
If the plans of the Board of Education
prevail, the people of Birmingham will
vote about a million-dollar bond issue
for schools within the next few months.
President Parker states that he will call
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

n II. Rider late manager of the jack
son Lumber company of Riderville. died
yesterday at Philadelphia of nervous
prostration. Mr.. Rider was AZ years old.
For 10 years he served as manager of
the Jackson Lumber company, one OF the
largest lumber concerns In the south.
Two years ago he was forced to retire on
account of Ill health and he moved bis
family to Philadelphia.
He is survived by his wife, Caroline,
and by one daughter, 10 years old. The
funeral services will be held Saturday
Interment will be at Salisbury, Md. his
old home Mr.. Rider was a brother-in-
law of the late ex-governor of Maryland
E. E. jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
PREPARE SCHEDULE
FOR CITY SHOPPERS

The Business Mems league is now pre-
pairing condensed schedule of all the
accommodation trains which run in and
out of Birmingham, giving the time of
their arrival and departure and calling
the attention of the people on each line
to the length of time they have for
shopping in the biggest center of the
state.
These schedules will be printed in an
attractive folder and mailed to the out
Of town tradf. The Business Mems league
Is now already in touch with about TO-
300 outsiders, but the idea is to keep them
Bpurred up at all times to the advan-
tages of trading in Birmingham, and to
interest them in visiting the CITY
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as
follows from the office of the probate
court:
John A. Cool of Birmingham to Miss
Laura 8. Odell
j. Clarence James of Birmingham to
Miss Ida Bell Counts.
George w. Tuggle of Birmingham to
Mrs. Julia A. Pitts.
w. G. FARRELL of Queenstown to Miss
Lee o. Gilbert.
Matt Bailey Of Birmingham to Mrs.
Ella Carr.
Clarence H. Williams of Birmingham. To
Miss Mamie Shugart.
Allison Abbott of Watson to Miss Tin
nie Cooley
Robert Morgan of Bradford to Miss
Cleavie Collins.
James P. Werner Of Birmingham 20
Miss Adah Fossett.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
PLAN BIG BOND ISSUE
TO IMPROVE SCHOOLS

on the city council to submit the issue
at the next meeting.
1t is pointed out that Birmingham S
bonded indebtedness is not half that of
Memphis, although this city is almost as
large, and it is believed that the bond
issue would carry almost unanimously
However, there are citizens who would
not consent to a bond issue for schools
alone. Many declare that the develop
ment of the parks and the purchase of a
crematory are just as important and in
sist that these should be looked after
as we'll
= Practically every city official is desir-
Gus of improving the city school system,
and if the demand is sufficient the bond
issue will no doubt be submitted in a
short time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01

Adjournment for the summer recess
was taken yesterday by the four divis-
ions of the city court and the two d.
visions of the circuit court The four
divisions of the city court were ad-
journed yesterday at IL o'clock until the
first Monday In October, Judges Fergu.
son, Sharpe, Sem and Nesmith signing
the minutes for the term. Judges E.
c. Grow and A. o. Lane of the two
divisions of the circuit court will sign
minutes for the term next week. The
criminal court will adjourn tomorrow
at l o'clock, and the chancery court
on July 10.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
Consent Judgment Rendered

A consent Judgment was rendered yes
terday in Judge Crows DIVISION OF the
circuit court, settling the case of e. A.
Baker vs. the Birmingham Transfer-Traf-
fic company for $500. Baker. who is a
railway postal clerk. sued for 5000. al
leging injuries to his right foot and left
shoulder on August 81, when he was
thrown from a mail wagon. one Of the
wheels of which came of.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
REGULATIONS FOR
FIREWORKS MONDAY

Mayor O'Brien announces that the usual
restrictions on the use of fireworks will
hold Monday July A. They may be exc
ploded outside the fire limits, on private
property
In other words, the youngster is lord of
his own back yard, and may blow off his
fingers, crack his skull, or break his neck.
over in his own back yaed without gov
eminent interference.
But Just soon as he attempts to use
fireworks in the streets or parks he will
see a,bluecoat approach on horseback
The Mayors ruling in this matter 10
very strict, and the police will be in
structed to allow no Explosives in tho
downtown section. This will be en-
forced to the letter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01

Suit for $4,000 damages has been In.
stituted in the circuit court by Cary
Hawthorn. a minor. pro ami. C. NJ. Haw-
thorn. against the Kilby Frog and Switch
company. Hawthorn alleges the loss OF
an eye caused by the splintering of a
faulty drift pin when he was at work
in the plant Of the Kilby company al
North Birmingham on April q.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
Hand.ome GIT for wilson

Sol Wilson, who has been receiving tel
Ter at the Jefferson Sounty Savings bank
for number of years, was yesterday the
recipient of a beautiful gold watch.
chain and charm, which were presented
to him by the directors OF the bank.
Mr. Wilson is giving up his position to
return to his home in Virginia, and Is
leaving behind number Of very strong
friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01

suit for $4,000 damages has been
filed in the circuit court by w. L.
Upshaw, administrator of the estate Of
john MCNEIL. deceased, versus the Semi
et-Solvay company MCNEIL, it is alleged.
was scalded to death at the plant Of
the Semet- Solvay company near Ensley.
having fallen into pool of hot water
Hhen blinded by cloud of steam.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
CITY ITEMS

Residence Burglarized-A lady's gold
watch and $50 in cash was stolen from
the residence of w l.. Price, 1855 Lee
avenue, yesterday. The burglars are
still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01

Col. Edward L. Russell. vice president
of the Mobile and Ohio railroad Will be
in Birmingham today Colonel Russell
will arrive about 10:15 this morning, but
will not remain in Birmingham very
long. He has been in Washington at
tending meeting of the Southern rail-
way and allied lines
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
NEW CORPORATIONS
FOR JUNE $S56,5OO

Three hundred and fifty-six thousand,
five hundred dollars is the total amount
of capital invested in new corporations
during the month which closed yester-
day, according to the records of the pro-
bate court office. The amount is rath-
er small compared with those of other
months, but is usual for the season.
Following are the names of the IL
new companies Incorporated during the
month af .IunA.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01
THE WEATHER

Washington, June 30.-Weather fores
cast for Alabama and mississippi
Thunder storms Friday and saturday
moderate variable winds and squalls.
The following is the local report OF
the United States weather bureau al
Birmin CHAM for the "a hours ended at
p. M, June so, 1910:
Ma ximum temperature -. -. -
Minimum temperature ............ bS
Mean temperature ...............
Normal tannerature 10
Defciencv 155
Precinftation .73
Total nrecinitation since Jan. =. :. 81 Sc
Deficiency 80. 4.16
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01

Freight OFFICES Close Mondny-All the
local freight offices will be closed all
day Monday, July A, an agreement to
this effect having been made between
all lines. The only deliveries made
will be those of perishable freight
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-01

SHAW. The Undertaken. 210s and Gls
sth avenue. Both phones ..