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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
SHERIFF DESTROYS
CELLAR OF BOOZE

Things happened yesterday at the coun-
ty Jail Several hundred gallons of al
cohoic beverages were ruthlessly de-
stroyed by the sheriff and his minions.
For many hours the musical tlnkle OF
breaking glass and the unmistakable oder
that followed told that the sheriff was en-
gagged in destroying the 10y juice"
The destruction took place In the court
yard of the Jail and the prisoners lined
the windows begging to be allowed to
kill little of it." 1t was of no avail
and as case after case followed each
other down the sewer they became dis
couraged and retired from the painful
spectacle.
There were all kinds, shades, classes
and quantities of 1t. The list ranged
from the plebeian beer to the deadly abb
sinthe. There was vermouth, bottled
whskey, bulk whiskey. gin, cash beer
and bottled beer The cellar of the jail
was thoroughly emptied and when the
sheriff had finished not enough liquid
remained to make mosquito drunk.
Sheriff Higdon, who personally super
inteded and aided in the work. AYERS that
he got drunk on the smell, and added the
sheriff, Its the first time"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
ATKINSON TO Be
SOLE RECEIVER

1t was given out yesterday In local cir
cles interested in the Atlanta, Birming-
ham and Atlantic railroad that Harry NJ
Atkinson, co-receiver with the late Sam
uel PARROT in the Atlanta, Birmingham
and Atlantic case, had been appointed
receiver for the company.
The appointment was made by the
United States court. The designation of
Mr.. Atkinson to be the sole receiver
for the company is in line with the
belief expressed here following the death
of Mr.. Pafrott that no successor to him
would be named. 1t is gathered from
this action that the receivership of the
company will be removed within the next
few months.
Mr.. Atkinson has stated that plans are
being formulated to remove the receiv-
.ership. This appointment gives added
emphasis to the general opinion in this
respect.
shape, and the indications are that this
line. which has worked very hard for
footing here, will bound forward.
Freight is being received in excellent
volumes and the freight officials who
have charge Of the income-making rev.
enue state that the company is prosper
ing.
Mr.. Atkinson will be In Birmingham
within a few weeks. The local offices of
the company are draped in mourning for
the late Mr.. PARROT.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
GAMBLE FILES SUIT TO
RECOVER BANK SHARES

1arly paid dividends, the Alabama COM
pany failed to live up to the agree
ment and that only few of the stock
holders of the company received divi-
dends. Mr.. Gambill, 1t is alleged, was
not one of the few.
1t Is further alleged that the Ala
bama Trust and Savings company, to
which the assets of the Citizens bank
had been transferred. in turn trans
ferred its assets to the City Bank and
Trust company, the assets of which lat
ter company, 1t Is alleged, have since
been transferred to the Guarantee Bank
and Trust company. The petitioner
hence holds that the Guarantee bank
Is responsible to the stockholders and
depositors of the Citizens bank
In addition to the reference to the
alleged payment of $4,000 to Ben T.
Head, it is alleged that Gus T. Brannon
and Ector Smith were officers and
members OF the board of directors of
both the Citizens bank and the Ala
bama company, to which the assets of
the former bank were transferred at
the time of the transferrence
In consideration of these allegations
Mr.. Gambtll prays that the chancellor
appoint a receiver to take possession
of the property and assets of the COM
pany or companies against whom the
suit is filed. He further asks for a. tenn
porary Injunction restraining the re-
spondents from engaging in a banking
business and prays that final de-
cree be issued by the chancellor dis
solving the company or companies. Lee
J. Marx Is solicitor for Mr.. Gambia in
the suit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
Best Talent OF State
VIII Open In Jefferson

Emmett ONeal and R. Tyler Good
wyn, chairman of the state committee,
arrived last night to attend the meet
ing of the state campaign committee at
noon today Mr.. O'Neal expressed him
self delighted with the progress of the
campaign.
Mr.. Stallings has received kilograms
from nearly all the members of the CAM
paign committee declaring their inten-
ton to attend the meeting today. OF
the IA members L. E. Jeffries of Selma,
w. e. Welburn of Admission and Rittten-
house Moore of Mobile will be absent
as they are out of the state.
Governor Conner, Congressman Under
wood and w. d. Nesbitt of the railroad
commission were callers at headquarters
Yesterday and all signified their inten-
ton to take the stump for the ticket
/ Governor Conner promised all Of his time
until November s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
GRAND JURY TO
INVESTIGATE CASE

Speculation as to any action in the
Knight Yancey bankrupt case by the fed
eral government was in a measure set
at rest yesterday when 1t was announced
through the department of justice that
the grand jury which convenes at Hunts
Vile will investigate the failure from re-
ports submitted by the postal inspectors.
And what is more important 1T was stated
that no steps would be taken in the
case until the grand jury had been
placed In full possession of all the facts
alleged to have been connected with the
failure.
It has been stated from time to time
that the postal officials would make some
move in the case pending meeting of
the grand iSry. However 1t seems to be
the general opinion that such action as
will, be determined upon will be made
only through the regular channels and
the grand jury.
II was stated that a most complete and
thorough investigation was being made
into the case and the further the inquiry
proceeds the more complex fhe situation
becomes
IT is not the desire of the federal au-
thorities to smut anyone connected
with the failure directly or Indirectly, it
Is stated, put tho oeSoiopio'' - az,
may involve many persons In various
parts of Alabama who are now resting In
the quiet contentment that all is we'll
It is stated that persons who knew OF
the irregularities connected with the is
suance of bills of lading will probably
have to appear and disprove their con-
nection, however remotely. with the af-
fair that has shocked, as no other event,
the cotton business of the world.
The grand jury at Huntsville does not
convene for several weeks. Joseph III.
Montgomery and o. D. Street. attorneys
of the department Of justice, will act as
advisors to the grand jury when the evil
dence is placed before the body.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
MORE DELEGATES
ARE APPOINTED

The following list of delegates have
been received at the headquarters of the
Alabama Good Roads association. Let
tiers from other counties have been re-
ceived stating that list of delegates will
be sent in a few days.
Lee County
Probate Judge j. B. Lyons has appoint
ed the following delegates from Lee
county: G. N. Mitcham, Auburn; E. c..
Jackson, Opelika; w. C. Haynes. Smiths
Station; B. H. Powledge, Salem; T. A.
Whatley, G. q. Mitchell, w. II. Melton,
Opelika; G. G. Williams, Blanton; Brooks
Carlysle, Loachapoka; T. ]. Tillery, N.
P. Renfro, L. F. Dickson. Opelika; J. w.
Wright, Auburn; L. R. Wheels, Phenix;
]. N. johnson, Smiths Station; r. w.
Phelps, Salem; It. ]. bWhatley, Opelika:
G. w. James. Waverly; James o'Grady.
Phenix; w. n. Robertson. Loachapoka;
]. e. Ellington. Gold Hill; H. NJ. Wilson,
c. r. McCreary, Dr. J. G. Palmer, Ope-
lika..
Lowndes County
Probate Judge ]. o. Wood of Lowndes
county has appointed the following dele
gates: e. D. Rolen, Benton, d. l.. Ha-
good. Gordonville; J. d. Strickland,
Braggs; j. A. Till, Macedonia; c. M.
Davis, Fort Deposit, Joseph Norwood.
Fort Deposit w. P. Mcqueen. Leto-
hatchie; L. d. James, Hayneville; e.
Farrior Letohatchie; F. w. Owen, Hope
Hull; Joe Russell. Lowndesboro; c. NJ
Smith, Lowndesboro; w. s. Casey. Fos-
toria; s. w. Holiday, Gordonsville; L..
II. McCurdy, Lowndesboro; II. A. Drake,
Petronia; ]. N. Perdue, Farmersville; r..
r. Twomhly. Braggs; w. Fl. Shanks,
Mount willing; ]. f. Holmes, Fort De-
post; J. NJ Black. Fort Deposit; r. M.
Guy. Davenport; C. p. Rogers, Leto-
hatchie; H. NJ Powell, Hope Hull; w. d.
McCurdy, Lowndesboro; Mark Howard.
I.owndesboro: Frank Gordon, White Halt
r. 7, Goodwin, Mt. willing 8. r. Merri-
wether, Hayneville; C. p. Rogers, Leto-
hatchie.
Fayette County
Probate Judge E. P. Goodwin has APP
nointed the following delegates from Fay
cite county: p P. Mayfield. Newtonville;
w. s. Mcneil. Fayette w. H. Roland.
Gown; r. j. Black, Fayette; j. II. VIII
bingham, Bankston; A f. Hoffman Fay
cite; w. NJ. Wright, Corona; 5. L.. SOUTH
berry. Jerome Matthews. Fayette; I.
TT Robertson. Fayette; Percy Webster,
winfield; A. ]. Wright, Fayette; A. d.
Cadderl, Glen Allen: F. A. Thompson,
Fayette: G.. w. Mcdonald, Winfield; j.
r. Ashcraft, Loco; G. H. White, Banks
ton. DIR. J. w. Collins, Berry; George
w Poe. Jr, Corona; John w. Porter,
WINFIELD: w. F. Nichols, Fayette; W.
T Roberts, Fayette II. B. Propst Fay
cite; ]. A. Richards. Belk; A. J. Nc
Caleb, Bankston.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30

age this work, which means so much
for this city, have at last succeeded in
their designs. l have no quarrel with
any of them at this time. However. we
cannot do any further work at Fayette
until the people of Birmingham give
this great discovery the influence and
aid that it deserves.
Il feel kneely the losses that inno-
cent stockholders will experience by
this step. They have placed their
money in a plan that would enrich
them If this work had not stopped.
have fought single handed until 1 am
through. There is one thing that the
stockholders should bear in mind, and
that is: have lost more than they and
have in no manner contributed to this
final suspension.
Operations at Fayette may begin in
the future, but l have my doubts.
intend to go to Columbus, Miss, and
live where they nave contracted for ma
tural gas and where | intend to sup
ply them at once. That city will never
get through booming after receiving
this great natural advantage and bless
ing"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30

Alleging that he was wrongfully de-
held in the Citizens Savings Bank and
Trust company when that company
transferred Its assets to the Alabama
Trust and Savings company, and that
questionable methods were employed in
effecting the transfer, A A. Gambill,
former alderman ard we'll known real
estate man, yesterday instituted suit
In chancery for the recovery of this
stock against the Citizens Savings
bank, the City Bank and Trust COM
pany and the Guarantee Bank and
Trust company. The petition filed by
Mr.. Gambill asks that temporary in
junction be granted by the chancellor
restraining the Guarantee Bank and
Trust company. which. it is claimed,
now controls all the assets of the 9TH
er banks, from engaging in business
Among the other allegations made in
regard to the transfer of the assets
of the Citizens bank to the Alabama
Trust and Savings company Is one to
the effect that Ben T. Head, a heavy
stockh older in the Citizens bank, was
paid $4,000 by the Alabama company
to favor the transfer of assets to the
latter company 1t Is also alleged that
although a written agreement was en-
tered into by the stockh olders of the
Citizens bank and those of the Ala
bama Trust and Savings company to
the effect that all the stockh olders of
the former company should be regu-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
MINE TO DEVELOP
TWELVE FOOT SEAM
Alabama Fuel and Iron Plans
Big Work
TO COST ABOUT 100000
Expected to BE the Largest Mine In the
State When Fully Opened EN-
pIOying No Less Than n
Thousand Men
TO COST ABOUT 100000

What Is expected to be one of the
recorded in the Birmingham district
will be started very soon by the Ala
bama Fuel and Iron company on
12-foot seam of coal near SAME, on
the Central of Georgia railroad. 1t
was given out yesterday that over
$500, 900 will be spent on the mine and
the equipment required in developing
the property to Its maximum ca
pacity.
The mine Is situated on 1900 acres
of land which was leased to the Ala
bama Fuel and Iron company yester-
day by Fowlkes Brothers, BrownaBroth-
ers and Henry DeBardeleben.l The
lease wa ssigned for 80 years, dur
ing which time every 80 days a GER
tain amount of money is to be paid
the owners of the property by the COM
pany which has chosen to operate 1t.
The company will start Immediately
to construct houses, tipples, washers
and other necessary equipment for the
mine city and in addition to this work
the Central of Georgia will build a
track three miles to the mine. which
will cost about 100000.
The property has been idle for some
time and the new working of a.
foot seam of coal in the Birmingha
mineral district turns attention to that
area which in the great developments
here has escaped any special atten-
ton.
VIII Become Big Mine
The Alabama Fuel and Iron COM
pany officers who will pay every cent
for the developing and operation of the
new seam believe 1t will become the
greatest mine in Alabama before the
place has been worked two years. The
preliminary work has already begun.
Two openings have been started and
these will be completed as quickly as
possible.
from Henry Ellen and Is only three
miles from the main line Of the Cen
trail of Georgia railroad.
It was STAGED yesterday that this
company would start work at once con-
structing a branch to the mine from
SAME. The railroad will be completed
in about 80 days If the plans as now
formulated are carried through.
VIII Require 1000 Men
AS the plans are now the mine and
its attendant operations will require
the services of at least 1000 men who
will be enlisted from the district. These
men will be furnished homes near the
mines. Construction upon the houses
will begin shortly. The company will
endeavor to construct modern san
itary mine city and every detail will
be carefully arranged to give the men
every possible surrounding that will
contribute to their health and satisfac-
ton with mine work.
After the expiration of 80 years the
mine reverts to the owners with all
improvements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
WILL DECORATE
CITY IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE

| open the eyes of staid old inhabitants
There will be a general awakening to
the possibilities of the state.
| The woman's department, under Mrs. J
| B. Reid, will bring 1.-The woman in her
home to the fair, to show just what
daintiness and ingenuity characterizes the
homes little and big, in Alabama hills
and valleys.
The educational exhibits are unnum-
bered. The public schools of Birming-
ham, the art schools, sculptors, painters,
and all classes of skilled artisans will
show their handiwork.
The Anti-Tu berculosis association has
decided to install an exhibit, with tent
and complete paraphernalia, as used In
the camp on Red mountain. There will
be uniformed nurses to explain the treat
ment, and the operation of the camp.
Secretary McGrath has been busy this
week making the preparations. He has
the startling figures to show that 26S peo-
pie died from tuberculosis during the
year ending last month.
The sanitary dairy exhibit is one OF
the most useful. These, and many other
attractions, too numerous to mention, will
bring the crowds to Birmingham. Sim
pie mention of the Wright aeroplane with
Ralph tombstone at the helm, flying
twice each day, will bring great and en-
thusiastic crowds.
The NaVassar Ladies' Concert band is
another exceptionally popular attraction
The concert work of this aggregation OF
40 skilled musicians last year thrilled
the enormous audience which heard
them.
Football, the game of the season, will
gather the enthusiasts from ..all direc-
lions. Clemson VS.. Howard on one Sat
urday and Georgia VS.. Alabama the next
will give the lovers of the game an OPP
portunity to see their favorlte teams In
action.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30

The Alabama State Fair association is
calling upon the merchants of the city
to decorate during the fair which opens
realize that the city will hold the largest
crowd in its history through the entire
nine days, they will enter spiritedly into
the movement, it is understood, and there
will be no little rivalry in the matter of
making the city's streets attractive.
Birmingham will not only be decorated
for the fair. but for the four conventions
which will be held during that week, CIV
ing the business men variety OF classes
from which to draw trade.
But the business men are not looking
upon this fair from a selfish standpoint.
They know that this is to be the great
est fair In the history of the state, and
are determined to make 1t success.
The fair has been enthusiastically in
dorsed by the Chamber of Commerce, the
Business Mems league. the Board Of
Trade, the Alabama Good Roads associa-
ton and other organizations from all
parts of the state.
The association claims, with positive
proof to back 1t up, that this Is to be-
The greatest agricultural fair ever held
in the south.
The most educative fair in Alabama S
history.
The most attractive in point of free at
fractions ever shown outside exposition
grounds.
Superintendent of the Agricultural De-
partment Reuben F. Kolb has assurances
that more than Is counties will be repre-
scented with complete agricultural ex-
hibits. Such an array of exhibits will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
GOVERNOR Conner PLEDGES
SUPPORT TO THE NOMINEE

Gov. B. B. Conner, the picture of
health and vigor, returned yesterday
from his vacation in Canada, and will
leave this morning for Montgomery to
take up the reins of government which
he will hold a little more than three
months longer.
II hope to make those three months
result in as much good for the state as
possible he said. Il will try to keep
up the good work of the administra-
ton"
Asked If he would exercise his au-
thority to appoint an immigration COM
mission, he replied that he would glad
ly, If the people expressed a desire for
1t. This would indicate that the COM
mission will be appointed before the
governor retires.
The governors trip took him first to
New York, where he spent few days,
then to Glouchester Mass, for a week,
and then to the Laurentian club, In the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
FAYETTE OPERATIONS TO
BE SUSPENDED FOR TIME

In an interview given out yesterday,
DIR. G. B. Grove, president of the
Providence Oil and Gas company, stated
that operations in the Fayette field
would be suspended temporarily.
He stated that the case in court af-
fecting the company had tied up the
money to such an extent that no fur
Their developments could be made al this
time. DR.. Grove stated that he intend
ed to carry the case to the supreme
Court, but that a decision could not
be given for some months. and for that
length of time no further work would
be done at Fayette.
II have spent the last dollar of my
money that l intend to spend out
there" said DIR. Grove. II have placed
all the operating money in the field that
resulted in our finding of gas sufficient
to serve Birmingham. However, certain
occult interest here do not want natural
gas and l am through until l can Sc
cure a fair deal. The interests here
which have tried repeatedly to discour-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30

| Quebec province, Canada. He returned
by Montreal. Toronto. Port Dover and
reached home by rail through Detroit.
II had fine luck fishing and hunting
he said, land am in better health than
have been for a long time.
Il am now ready to enter into the
campaign here and today told Jesse
Stallings that L was willing to take
any assignment he might give me. and
do the best l can. l believe in thrash
ing out differences in the party. Some
questions must be fought out among
ourselves, and l believe we can get bet
ter results than should we go outside
II am for the nominees, and think
they should be elected. 1t would be a
great mistake to help the enemy.
This is a great year for democracy
all over the country, and in the fall
elections 1 believe we will sweep the
republicans off their feet"
The governor stated that he has not
been in touch with the state during his
absence and the death of DIR. Bush.
state prison inspector, came as shock
to him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
NEW AUTO ENGINES
HAVE REACHED CITY

Two new automobile fire engines ar
rived In Birmingham yesterday morning
and were tried out yesterday afternoon.
The engines are beauties being equip
ped with $500 feet of hose, a ladder and a
4o-gallon chemical tank They are 81
horsepower and have a speed of 60 miles
an hour They will be stationed at Gray
mont and Woodlawn.
On the same car new machine for
Chief Bennett arrived The machine is
a much better one than that used by the
chief at present and has much higher
speed capacity.
from the factory, accompanied the ma
chimes to Birmingham and will see that
they are in working order. A. @. Grouse
of the Seagreaves Fire Engine company
is also In the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30
BEST SESSION OF
MEDICAL COLLEGE

That the fall session of the Bjrninr-
ham Medical college will be the hest in
the history of the institution and that
every indication pointed to a most sat
isfactory year was the announcement of
DR.. E. p. Hogan yesterday, secretary of
the college.
The opening witnessed more young men
enrolled than in several preceding ses-
sions, and the opening In other features
indicated new life and interest In this
Birmingham institution.
During the year the authorities Of the
college have purchased a new labratory
and equipped it with many new scien-
tlfc fixtures. They have also provided
a medical library and reading room for
the students
1t Is the ambition Of the college op-
orators to make the environments so at
tractive that the students will be pleased
to remain In the vicinity even after col
lege hours. At the opening Joseph B.
Babb. recognized as one of the most elo-
quent speakers here, made the principal
address. He stated that Birmingham
should, and did, feel a pride In the med
ical college and he hoped some of the
greatest surgeons and physicians of the
future would be graduated from this Bir-
mingham college. His remarks were re-
ceived with a great deal of interest by
the laymen present as we'll as the medical
men.
Following him, DIR. J. H. Phillips. SUI
perintendent of the Birmingham schools,
made a short address. He emphasized
the Importance of literary education
as one of the requirements of a fine
technical or professional man., and stated
that such was simply foundation
upon which was to be constructed a
mans complete education. Several short
informal talks were made by various
physicians in the city.
The doctors here are very much inter-
ested in the college. A most attractive
lecture arrangement has been made which
includes demonstrations from some of
the most noted physicians and surgeons
in the Birmingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-30

In Birmingham on October Is, Gov. B..
B. Conner, Governor Emmett o'Neal and
II. s. d. Mallory will speak from the
same platform in the interest of the
democratic ticket
This arrangement was completed yes
terday by Chairman Jesse Stallings of
the state campaign committee. ]. Thomas
Heflin and L. =. Jeffries of Selma will
also address the great rally, which is
to be held in Birmingham on that date
Mr.. Stallings wants 1t understood that
these are the only Speaking dates which
have been arranged In Jefferson county,
and that others published elsewhere were
In error. When he does open his guns
In Jefferson county there will be an ar
ray of the best talent In the state.