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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
JOHNSON Is DEAD
FROM HIS WOUND
REMAINS OF PROMINENT CITIZEN
WILL BE SENT TO BRYN MAWR,
HIS OLD HOME, THIS MORNING
FOR INTERMENT

Guy r. Johnson, former vice presi-
dent and general manager OF the Ala
bama Consolidated Coal and Iron COM
pany. who shot himself Wednesday
evening with suicidal intent, died yes
terday morning at o'clock. Death
was due to hemorrhage of the lungs.
Dr. e. M. Prince and DR. U. J. w. Pc
ters remained by the injured mans
side giving every attention known to
medical science. but in spite of this
the wound proved fatal.
The cause of Mr.. Johnson's act Is at
tributed by relatives to business re-
verses.
He is survived by wife and three
sons, Guy r. Johnson, Jr., FL. f. W.
johnson and Meredith e. Johnson.
Mr.. johnson was one of the best
known and most competent consultin g
en- gineers in the Birmingham district.
He came to Birmingham over three
years ago and from that time until
early this spring he mad been vice pres
ident and general manager of the Ala
bama Consolidated Coal and Iron COM
pany. He was born at Bryn Mawr, Pa,
and was A years old.
A private funeral service VIII be held
at the residence this morning at s
o'clock and at $50 o'clock the remains
will be sent to Bryn Mawr for inter-
ment by Shaw & Son. The body will
be accompanied by Mrs. Johnson and
Mr.. Johnson's brother, J. e. john
son, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
Mr.. HARDING WILL
BE HERE TONIGHT
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR
MRS. HARDING HAVE NOT BEEN
MADE PENDING ARRIVAL OF
HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER

While no definite arrangements have
been made, the funeral of Mrs. w. p.
G. Harding, who ended her life We'd
nesday afternoon, will probably be
held tomorrow morning. Final planr
will not be determined upon until the
arrival of Mr.. Harding.
Mr.. Harding in on an ocean steam
ship en- route from New York to Su-
vannah. and the vessel Is due in the
latter city at 6 o'clock this morn
ing. Robert Jemison, Sr., and Henry
B. Gray have gone to Savannah to meet
Mr.. Harding and to them Will fall tho
lot of breaking the news of Mrs. Hard
ing's act to the husband and daugh-
ter, who accompanies him.
If suitable connections can be made
in Savannah Mr. Harding and his
daughter, accompanied by Mr.. Jem-
ison and Mr.. Gray, will reach Bir-
mingham tonight at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
FRAUD ORDER ISSUED
Use of Mails Has Been withdrawn
From s. l.. Hutchinson

The local postoffice inspectors have
been advised that a fraud order which
withdraws the use of government malls
to S. L. Hutchinson has been issued from
Washington.
The pcstoffice departments action fol-
lows the arrest of Hutchinson here upon
q charge of using the mails for fraudu-
lent purposes. Hutchinson is alleged ia
have defrauded large number of wom-
Ell who responded to an advertisement
said to have been circulated by Hutch
inson, for a companion to accompany an
aged lady on a European tour.
A preliminary trial was given Hutchin-
son by Commissioner R. B. Watts sew
eral days ago. At the conclusion OF
the hearing Judge Watts said he would
withhold his action for a few days. Hs
is expected to make public his Judgment
this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
Mr.. BABB SAYS IT
EXPLAINS ITSELF
nut LETTER HAD TO GO THROUGH
VARIOUS HANDS BEFORE sOLU-
TIoN OF THE PROBLEM COULD
BE REACHED

Not a little discomfort has been caused
various personages by the frequent ar
rival at the Chamber of Commerce Oh
communications from various parts of the
globe asking information about The
Story of Coal and Iron and Alabama.
A recent epistle was forwarded Miss
Armes, the author, with the assurance OF
Secretary Babb that 1t was quite self-ex-
planatory. Miss Armes Immediately saw
bv the letter head that 1t came from ''Das
yerein Deutscher Observation-Disclosures who
publish "Stahlund Eisen" at Dusseldorf,
Germany, and that what was wanted "ein
Rezensionse empiar HERMIT auszus-
prechen.'
w. H. Kettig, to whom the letter was
next sent, also found 1t self-explanatory'
but preferred that C. P. Ludwig be given
the honors of rendering 1t into English.
Mr.. Ludwig replied with the following;
NV Dear Miss Armes In reference to
the attached, to which Mr.. Joseph b.
Babb very pleasantly replys 1t explains
itself I beg to advise that the publishers
of stahl & Eisen desire to know whether
YOU send out free copies of the STORY OIL
Coal and Iron,' and If not, what inc
price of such copy would be, giving also
the name of the publisher. The last line
at the bottom of this letter will be the
address to which to reply. Yours truly
@. p. LUDWIG.
An equally self-expanatory epistle was
recently received from the library of the
..ministero di agriculture, industria
commercio'' at Rome. 1t begged IN
French. that Miss Armes "avoir ioph-
eeance d'envoyer gratuitemeut une copie
de 10 notification, THE Story of Coal and
Iron In Alabama
The deadhead copies have oeen ouiy ioi
warded to the library at Rome ana the
publishers of "Stahl und Eisen tS,eei
ona Iron) at Dusseldorf.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
BIRMINGHAM TEMPLE
LODGE NAMES OFFICERS

|. Birmingham Temple Lodge, No. 6ae.
A. F. & A. M, elected officers last night
for the ensuing Masonic year as fol-
lows:
rank L. Address, worshipful master;
l.. c. Leadbeater, senior warden; Wal.
ter L. Metcalf. junior warden; C. E. Hol-
comb, treasurer; Walter K. McAdory, sec
rotary; Joe C. Hail, senior deacon; S. j.
Erkert, junior Deacon Rev. ]. d. Ray,
chaplain; Joe T. Wiley, senior steward;
J. F. Tyndal, Junior steward; David j.
Davis, marshal; w. H. Maxim, organist
Thomas w. Bowron, trustee, three years;
w. d. Gum, tyler
The officers will be publicly installed
at the Masonic temple next Thursday
night at which time there will be music
and refreshments and an address by the
chaplain, Rev. j. d. Ray.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
NJ ELWEE TALKS OF
GROCERS' AFFAIRS
DIAMOND MATCH COMPANY MAN
SAYS ORGANIZATION is PRACTI-
CALLY DEAD AND IN NO WAY
CONTROLS PRICES

In a statement made here yesterday, H.
Quay McElwee. district field director for
the Diamond Match company, and star
witness in the recent Clabaugh- VanHoo
case, declared that the Southern Whole
sale Grocers' association is practically
dead now and 1t has not, so far as he
knows. acted in restraint of trade in the
south.
1.-The association which the government
seeks to dissolve is practically dead
now,' said Mr.. McElwee. "They have
not been active for several months, and
have never noted any illegal acts upon
their part toward those seeking to engage
in business in the south. have heard q
number of complaints, but in my rounds
a close investigation revealed that jeal-
ousy was at the bottom of the rumors
1.-THE Wholesale Grocers' association
has no more to do with prevailing prices
than any hotel in Birmingham. They buy
the same as any other firm or firms, and
we have never known them to request
any special favors of our firm. The Cla-
baugh case was singular in its outcome
and L could never understand how any
liabilities could have been attached to the
grocers in their attitude toward him."
Mr.. McElwee, who is one of the best
known travelling men, visiting this section,
was a witness for the defendant in the
Clabaugh-VanHoose case. He was the
center of limeight during one day of the
trial when Forney Johnson is said 20 have
intimated rather strongly that Mr. Nc
Elwee was mistaken in some particular
Mr.. McElwee made characteristic reply
but explanations smoothed the incident
over.
Mr.. McElwee and Mrs. McElwee are
here en- route to Pulaski, the home of Mrs.
McElwees parents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
ORDER FOR ATTORNEY
FEES IS CANCELLED
New Move Is Made in Knight
Yancey Case
LOWELL MAKES REPORT
Regarded as More Than Likely That
Small Dividend VIII Be Paid to
the Creditors of the Firm in
the Near Future
LOWELL MAKES REPORT

A report by Trustee w. s. Lowell
and an order by Referee Murphy can
ceiling a prior order of Wednesday
granting 100000 in fees, were the two
most interesting developments In the
Knight Yancey bankrupt case yesterday
afternoon.
Trustee Lowell stated yesterday aft
ernoon that pursuant to the order is
sued by Referee Murphy he had re-
ouested quotations on 100 bales OF cot
ton held at Mobile in a warehouse
which are among the scheduled assets
of the bankrupt firm. 1t is expected
that this cotton will be sold Within the
next few days and the money derl'ea
from this sale applied to the assets
of the bankrupt firm.
The cancellation of fees granted was
brought about through a protest by
Attorney Godby. representing the
bankrupt firm. The attorney was al
lowed $4,000 for his services or that
of himself and another firm. In spir-
tied talk before Referee Murphy yes
terday morning Mr.. Godby said he
thought the sum very small and not
in keeping with other fees allowed.
The fee of $4,000 granted to the at
torneys for the trustee and receiver
will be divided between five firms ac-
cording to an explanation by Bor-
den Burr of Percy Benners 81 Burr.
Referee Murphy reviewed the case
from the beginning. while explaining
his granting of the fees. and said that
as certain stocks were given the bank
rupt's lawyers he was under the I'M
preston that $4,000 was a reasonable
compensation. He said he would much
prefer that the district judge pass upon
the question of fees and before taking
final action he would continue the hear
ing until July 2.
Judge Murphy said further that when
the case was reopened he would cite
the attorneys for the bankrupt TO re
turn to the trustee all stocks or bonds
that may have been turned over te
them after the fling of the petition
John W. Knight head of the firm, has
testified that he gave Mr.. Colby some
Hartselle, Ala, bank stock for legal
services rendered.
The trustee Is fast rounding the as
sets of the firm into shape and 1t Is
believed by those in close touch with
the case that a small dividend will BIT
paid the creditors within a few weeks
The cotton which was In transit to
Europe at the time Of the bankruptcy
Is now in litigation across the Atlantic
1t is believed here that a small sum
will be realized from that cotton. Add
ed to the assets here it is believed
the final amount available to the crod-
itors will be in the neigh borhood o.
$1,75O.Oo0. However when the fina
analysis of the assets is made the above
estimate may shrink to an appreciate
extent.
The liabilities OF the firm will be
higher than at first supposed but no
estimate can be made at this time.
Trustee Lowell left last night for
points in Mississippi but 1t is net be-
Heved his trip has any connection with
the Knight-Yancey case. Mr.. Lowell
will be absent about 10 days, during
which time he will be in constant touch
with the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
AID LIBRARY
FOR THE BLIND

The library for the blind, which ls
p.,no established in connection with
the free public library no" cohlaihs
az volumes. all procured through the
efrorts of members Of the BirminS-
ham Association for the Blind. The as
ISOLATION expects to have at least 800
volumes in the collection by Janu-
cry l..
The books are of the specially pre-
pared kind for finger reading. which
can be bought at a cost of one ceut
per page The volumes are very large,
and occupy considerable space, but are
not heavy.
The 100 blind in Jefferson county are
naturally evincing a great interest in
the library and the volumes now on
hand are constantly kept in circula-
tiou.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24

NJ. V Richards, land and Industrial
agent for the Southern railway and
one of the best informed men on agrf-
cultural matters in the south. was In
Birmin CHAM last night. Mr.. Richards,
with President Finley of the South
ern, made an address before the I'M
migration congress, held at Jackson,
Miss.
Birmingham and Alabama and the
south should get together and assist
the railroads in turning the west
ward tide of desirable immigrants to
the south ern fields,' said Mr.. Rich
ards. 1.-THE south stands in acute need
of desirable class of farmers and
settlers The south has infinitely more
advantages to offer than the west and
1t is our desire to encourage western
ers in settling on our property If they
so desire, but In the south at any
rate. This section has much to sain
by encouraging a proper class of peo-
pie to come here and l hope the heart
lest cooperation will be given every
interest that makes a bid for the set
tiers. We are trying to help out the
farmers in cur territory and never let
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24

Detective Bullock of Atlanta came to
Birmingham yesterday to take back with
him as prisoner w. C. Kreis. Kreis Is
wanted in Atlanta for FORGETTING a bond,
it is alleged. He is also the man who was
involved in the desertion of the two
Stokes babies by their mother, Mrs w. o.
Stokes, last Saturday at the Terminal
hotel in this city. Kreis gave his consent
to return to Atlanta without requistion
papers, but he later changed his mind and
now refuses to go. Detective Bullock is
awaiting orders from the Atlanta authors
ties
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
MANY TO ATTEND
FUNERAL TO-DAY
railroad Passenger Office VIII he
Closed for Time Out of Respect
for Rinearson

A small badge of mourning on the doors
of the Alabama Great Southern and the
Southern railway local offices yesterday
afternoon indicated to passers-by that III
honor of the late w. c. Rinearson, gen
20, ,osseneer assent of the Queen and
c,osoont over 100 ticket offices were
closed for the day
At o'clock yesterday the offices OF
the Queen and Crescent route in every
CITY closed simultaneously to remain 80
unit, TODAY at O'Clock. The OFFICES VIII
be omen for four hours but at noon VIII
ha closed for the day out OF respect 10
the departed passenger director.
The funeral services over the remains
~ the late Mr.. Rinearson will be held
today at 2:3O o'clock. Interment VIII De
in the family plot of Fairview cemetery
Hamilton, o.
In philadelphia yesterday morning be-
fore the start for Hamilton was mace
short services were held at the nome Oh
= ralativa later the remains were placed
snecia, train and sent to Hamil-
ton.
pai,road representatives from the south
east will gather in Hamilton today 10
attend the obsequies. Pall-bearers will be
the executive officers present and de-
nartment heads of the Queen and cres-
cent route.
Thomas c. Powell vice president In
charge of the Queen and Crescent, VIII
he unable to attend. Mr.. Powell and MS
bride sailed yesterday for Southampton
IN their wedding trip. Mr.. Powell deiin-
Grated over the question of turning back
hut he was persuaded to continue his
trip uninterrupted.
large number of Queen and Cres-
cent passenger men met in Birmingham
from various points in the south for the
nurpose of attending the funeral IN y
bodv. They left last night on the Fan
American limited at 6 o'clock
A magnificent floral design typifying the
oueen and Crescent emblem was sent TO
hamilton by the passenger department
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24

Marriage licenses have been issued
as follows from the office of the pro-
bate court:
Joseph H. Hawey of Sheffield to Miss
Della Duggan Fischer.
william G. Jett of Cordova to Miss
Sophronie Hancock.
]. D. Goldsmith of Birmingham
to Miss Maude Clements.
Emory P. Lee of Bessemer to Mss
Leila Shaw.
Frank W. whiting of Birmingham to
Miss Hester Price.
Frank Poofos Of Birmingham to Miss
Nora Ramsey.
]. Gordon Hickman of Birmingham to
Miss Fannie r. Brook.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
BECKLER SUCCEEDS
W. G. RINEARSON

Cincinnati June 23.-Tt was announced
here tonight that w. A. Becker Of
Cincinnati, assistant general passenger
agent of the Cincinnati Central railway,
will succeed the late w. C. Rinearson
as general passenger agent of the road.
taking up his new duties on Saturday.
J. c. Conn., district passenger agent
with headquarters at Chattanooga, will
succeed Mr.. Becker assistant gen.
eral passenger agent, but will retain his
headquarters at Chattanooga.
The funeral Of Mr.. Rinearson will take
place tomorrow at Hamilton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24

Deeds of conveyance In the follow
Ing transactions In real estate in
which amounts of $1,000 or more were
involved were filed yestes'7s|
office of the probate court: 'N
$S200-William F. Goodwin to r. ID.
Burger. lot IS, block 232. Elyton Land
company's survey of Birmingham,
fronting SO feet on the north side OF
Avenue H and extending to deptl
of 100 feet.
$1100-C. w. Elliott to Ryan Real
Estate company, lots Is and IS, block
3, survey Of North Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Bijou

The quartet at the Bijou theatre this
week is one of merit, both as to sing
ing ability and in making fun. for Har-
nv Gribbon is the funmaker and he
is always good for a score of laughs
every few minutes. The members of
the quartet are excellent singers and
they have made a wise selection of
songs. There is matinee again sat
urday and performances every night.
Saturday night the Bijou closes for the
season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
BAND GIVES FREE
CONCERT TONIGHT

A band of 20 pieces organized by H. E
Snow for the park concerts will rem
der a varied programme in Capitol park
tonight from to 10 o'clock. 1t has had
two rehearsals this week and is said to
be In good form.
Mr.. Snow, who will conduct the band
has been a resident of Birmingham for
two or three years and is a member OF
the Musicians union. In Ohio, where he
formerly lived, he was director of a
large concert band. He enjoys the repu-
tation Of being a hgh-class leader
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
RAISING FINE HORSES
Boligee Animal Has Presented Owner
With Two Pairs of Twins

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
MY son, D. H. Byrd, living at Boligee,
Ala, has a mare which I bought in
1897 at years old. In 1904 he bred
her and in due season she brought
forth pair of beautiful female colts,
of fine size, vigorous, active and quite
large.
Last year he bred her again. and
about two weeks ago she again pre-
serted him with a pair of very fine
1 ~ ~ pposite sex. / forgot to say
tina ne re Used the first pair success
fully and dey developed into fine ami
mails. Can anybody beat that? Very
truly, r. T. BYRD.
Cedartown, Ca, June 81, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Rainford DeuraIl Martin

Rainford Deurall Martin, the son Of Mr..
and Mrs George Martin. 1923 Avenue F,
Ensley. died yesterday at Lehigh, Blount
county, Ala. The body was received last
night by Shaw & Son at $50 o'clock. The
body will be sent to Mississippi tomorrow
afternoon for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
Buchanan Made storekeeper

r. w. Buchanan of Ludlow, KY, was
appointed storekeeper for the Pullman
company with headquarters in this city
yesterday by w. c. Lewis, superintend-
emit at this point Mr.. Buchanan sue
ceeds clsud s. Tyson. who is assigned
to other duties.
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Bessie b. Hosland

Bessie B. Hogland, years old, died
last night at o'clock at the family resi-
dence, GOT South Thirty-third street The
body will be sent to Bangor, Ala. today
for interment by the Green Undertaking
company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24

Will Thomas, a convict at Banner
mines. was killed yesterday by fall of
the top pole at one point of the mine
Death was instantaneous. Chief Nine
Inspector James Hillhouse investigated
the accident.
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wright of this city will preach at
Queenstown in the parlor OF the new
brick hotel at IL o'clock q. m. and at
1850 D. m. on the fourth Sunday in this
month. All are cordially invited.
LIpscomb Firm BHnkrupt-A petit
tion in Involuntary bankruptcy was
filed yesterday against Pinson & Co.,
mercantile firm doing business at LIP
soomb, Ala. The petition was at the
instance of local wholesale houses, who
allege that the company is insolvent
STRAINED Ankle Better-Morton Kirk
Moore, a candidate for police commits
soiner recently unsuccessful for that
post. sustained a sprained ankle elee-
ton day. Mr., Moore has been con-
fined to his bed with the injured men,
Der but was sufficiently recovered to
be out last night.
Change of Frisco Dispatchers-A. B.
Woodward, chief dispatcher for the
Frisco rendered his resignation yes
terday to, j. F. Iiston, assistant SUI
perintendent The resignation was ac
cepted and w. ]. Sullivan, formerly
chief dispatcher under J. G.. Lorton,
was installed in the vacant place. No
cause was assigned for the resignation
of Mr.. Woodward by the Frisco man
agement. Mr.. Sullivan was in charge
yesterday.
York Recovering Rapidly-Edward
York, the young Sloss company con-
tractor who was accidentally shot last
Sunday, Is making a rapid and remark
able recovery at the Copeland
mon hospital. York was wounded by
a gunshot which perforated his small
er intestines nine times. DR.. Edward p
Solomon, who operated on York, said
last night that the patient was re-
covering rapidly and would probably
be sufficiently recovered to leave the
hospital within the next few days
York Is very popular among a large
class Of people at Bessie mine and is
highly esteemed by the management
of the company>in Birinin gham.
Involuntary Petition Filed-A petition
in involuntary bankruptcy was fled
yesterday against the Harper William
son Mercantile Co., formerly operating
a shoe store on Twentieth street be
tween Second and Third avenues The
petition was filed by local attorn sys
representing shoe merchants of eastern
cities. 1t was alleged in the petition
that the company owed as much as
$1,000 and was therefore insolvent. The
United States marshal was ordered ia
take charge of the business, while
later an order was issued that Phil
Harper and A. s. Gown, ST. take an
inventory of the stock. This will be
done today. Pending an adjudication by
the court the store mas been closed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24

Tracy R. Barham was married yester-
day afternoon to Miss Louise Williamson
The ceremony was performed at the
courthouse at 4:10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
PERSONAL

J. Fl. Lassiter, superintendent of the
Mobile division of the Southern and Ed
ward Madden, travelling engineer, were
in Birmingham last night.
After a pleasant visit to friends In Bir-
mingham Miss Corinne Weaver has re-
turned to Montgomery. her home.
Oscar L. Mitchell. southern passenger
agent for the New York Central line
with headquarters In Chattanooga, was
in the city yesterday. Mr.. Mitchell said
the midday train operating from Gin
cnnat to New York especially Tor SOUTH
ern business men visiting New York was
even more popular than was expected by
the New York Central management. Mr.
Mitchell who was a warm friend to the
late W. c. Rinearson. general passen-
ger agent for the Queen and Crescent,
left last night for Hamilton. O.. to at
tend the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
CITY ITEMS

To Preach mt Queenstown-Rev. F. a.
Wright of this city will preach at
Queenstown in the parlor OF the new
brick hotel at IL o'clock a. m. and AT
7:s0 p. m. on the fourth Sunday In this
month, All are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-24
THE WEATHER

Washington, June 23-For Alabama and
Mississippi: Local showers Friday and
probably Saturday; light. variable winds.
The following Is the local report Of the
United States weather bureau at Birming-
ram for the "a hours ended at p. m.