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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The case of Richard Wedgeworth, a Flat Creek man charged with Highway robbery, was mol pressed yesterday by Judge s. l.. Weaver In the criminal court and Wedgeworth was discharged. The case was dismissed due to lack of evi- dence, an important witness for the state having died. This cleared the capital docket set for the week in the crim- inal court. and there was nothing to be done in either division yesterday.
 Verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $15o0 damages was rendered by the jury fin the case of s. R. Borough vs. the Birmingham Waterworlzs conipany. Dor ough sued for injuries because his foot was injured when struck by tree which was being cut down by employees of the company. The case was on trial iri Judge Crowe's division of the circuit court.
 In Judge Lanes division verdict for the defendant was given in the case of the Berlin Machine Works vs. the Bwart Lumber company, an assumpsit suit.
 In the first division of the city court verdict for the defendant was rendered In the case of Thomas H, Gilbert vs tho Birmingham Garage company, a suit for damages. Another verdict for the defendant was given. in the second divi- sion in the case of Frank Luger vs. s. R. Hale, suit for damages for false ar- rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
". H. NORTON BADLY HURT BY STREET GAR
WE'LL KNOWN ANDsPoPULAR DEAF MUTE SUsTAINs DIsLoCATED HIP AND PAINFUL INJURIES ABOUT HEAD--IS CONFEDERATE VET.

W. H. Norton, Confederate veteran, & years old, whose trade is that of car penter. was seriously injured when struck by street car yesterday evening at 7:So o clock on Twentieth street, between First and Second avenues. sustaining a dislo- cated hip and painful injuries about the head
 The accident caused much excitement along the busy thoroughfare. and large |crowd gathered around the injured man. who was taken with difficulty to Golfers drug store, where the doors had to be shut against the inqusitive people until Lige Loys ambulance arrived and re-
 moved him to St. Vlncent's hospital. It was difficult to ascertain the extent
 of the injuries of MT. Norton, who is a
 deaf mute, but from all appearances he
 was in great pain and those who were
 assisting him could hardly stand the vice.
 like grip of the suffering man as he
 clutched their arms.
 The family of Mr Norton were imme- diately notified of the accident and sum- moned to the hospital MT. Norton, who Is union carpenter, weil-known about Birmingham, Is the father of c. W. and George Norton and Mrs. Annie Whitfield
 He was reported as resting well at the hospital at late hour last night and it Is not thought that his injuries will neces- sarily prove fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
BUT TWO MORE DAYS ID MAKE TIE FIGHT Vigorous Campaign in the
 Close Counties ALL NOW SEEM ASSURED Seventh District Farmers to Return Burnett By no Less Than 2OOO.
 Election Will He Held
 Tuesday
ALL NOW SEEM ASSURED
BY BURR BLACKBURN

The democratic party in Alabama is bringing to close a notable campaign. But two working days remain in which
 the final blows will be struck in the effort to drive the republican party out of power in every county in Alabama. That has been the object of the fight led by Campaign Chairman Jesse Stalings
 and the scores of democratic speakers who have reached the voters in every corner of the state. In the year when the republicans are making desperate
 which they are so rapidly losing in the
 north, the democracy of Alabama decided
 to uproot the last yestige of republican
 authority in this state, preparatory to the domination of democratic national policies in 1912.
 Colonel Stallings, through his commit tee, has aided the county committees
 wherever the fight has been hot. and even old staid republican counties are
 straining at their hawsers. It Is confi- dently expected that hardly more than one county in Alabama will elect repub- lican county officers.
 With this same spirit the democrats, big and little, decided that certainly no re- publican should represent any Alabama congressional district in Congress. Such a calamity could not be considered. And when the fusion ticket in the Seventh district began to look danger
 ous prominent democrats rose nightly
 and called so loudly to their friends in
 that district that they have answered
 the call of duty and John L. Burnett will
 be elected by more than 2Oo0 votes. Thus will be preserved Alabama's record, as ready at all times to come forward in the roll of the states with her full share of democratic representatives.
 Col Emmet O'Neal and the state ticket
 will be elected by majority of more
 than 50,oo0. The vote would probably have been light had not democracy been put on Its mettle by the challenge of re- publican candidate J. O. Thompson that he would split it on the rock of prohi- blton. From both sides of the recent contest men are swarming to man the oars. The election will be held Tuesday, with the usual voting places and hours of bal loting. The ticket is short and unless
 there is considerable scratching 1t should
 require only a few moments to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
SOUTHERN WILL
 MAKE CHANGES
BEGINNING NOVEMBER 27 MORNING TRAIN WILL RUN DIRECT FROM BIRMINGHAM INTO PENNSYLVANIA STATION IN NEW YORK

That November 27 will witness the operations in the south, was the word brought to Birmingham yesterday by H. F. Cary, general passenger agent for the Southern railway. He reached Bir- mingham yesterday for the purpose of completing details here for beginning tho new arrangement in Southern sery- Ice between Birmingham and the east.
 The Southern will, according to MT. Cary, operate the morning train directly through to New York city and into the new Pennsylvania station without any changes or waiting for connections. He says the observation car will be oper- ated from Birmingham and that the At lanta sleeper will start here rather than in Atlanta, as first intended. In addition to this, MT. Cary said the train would pot wait at Charlotte Tor the fioridd connection, as formerly.
 we hope to replace our morning train with service not before equaled by our line in Birmingham" said MT. Cary yes terday Our operations during the past year with the new train have been very fine and have resulted in Birmingham be- ing placed conspicuously before travellers every where. On account or ruiihs made by the Pennsylvania railroad we will be required to have only steel sleep. era going to New York. These cars VIII be delivered by November 27, when the first train will be started. The sleepers vii, be electric lighted and will be among the handsomest that are operated In the south. The Atlanta sleeper will start in Birmingham after November 21 'This car will be an observation car, elegant in every detail, and will be electric hgnt- ed. This car as well as the sleeper VII go direct from Birmingham to New fork city.
 we will use the new Pennsyivanla station, which Is conceded to be the handsomest in the world. Another i'm provement is the encouragement or our trains heretofore meeting at Charlotte. The service including a wait at that point will be discontinued, The train rom Florida will be seperate and distinct rom any other train.
 "I am very much elated that we are to give this service to Birmingham. we have assisted in broadly advertising tnis city recently by our Birmingham Spe- oial. We hope in modest way to con tinue to be a factor in the upbuiiding oi this growing place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
GAR SEIZURE CASES ARE SET FOR TODAY
RAILROADS WILL ASK COURT TO
 RELEASE THE CARS OR PUT THE
 CONTENTS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE SHERIFF

The hearing of petition filed yesterday morning in the criminal court by attor- neys for the Frisco railroad in an effort to secure the release of two cars of liquor included among the eight attached by Sheriff Higdon on search and seizure war rants will be held this morning at 10 o'clock before Judge w. E. Fort. A pre- by Judge Fort yesterday morning and the final hearing postponed until today.
 The matter of the release of the other six cars attached will probably not be settled until next week, but may be brought up beforehand by attorneys O. the other railroads interested
 The petition filed by Campbell x John ston, attorneys for the Frisco, yesterday morning asks that the two cars be re- leased by the sheriff or that he remove and take possession of the contents. thus relieving the railroad of responsibility and liability to suit by the Lemp Brew ing company, shippers of the liquor.
 It is further claimed that the goods were still in transit when seized by the sheriff, no delivery having been, made nor the freight paid nor the bills of laid ing surrendered The railroad Thursday received an order from the shippers to forward the two cars to the Faltaff Manufacturing and Mercantile company of Memphis, it is stated in the petition
 The regular cases affecting the seizure of all eight cars have all been seat for Saturday, November 12 before Judge Fort The special hearing set for today is result of the petition filed by attor- neys for the Frisco. Notices of the seiz- ure and the docketing of the cases have been set out by John G. Bradley, clerk of the criminal court. in accordance with law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
w. H. BAKER HERE ON
 SUMMERVILLE CASE

w. IT.. Baker, a prominent attorney of New York, representing William B. Sum merviIle in the case of E. F. Enslen against the L. A. May company. arrived in Birmingham yesterday from the east. He is here for the purpose of looking into some matters that are connected with the s, ,oo0, 900 case, but declined yesterday to give any details. Mir Baker said he would be here probably several days comforting with attorneys and others connected with the litigation.
 q cannot say why l have returned to this city at this time" said MT. Baker. "I have no desire to conceal the fact that I am here In connection with the Enslen case, which involves my client w. B. Summerville. However, further than a mere statement of that l cannot say. The case of MT. Enslen against the L. A. May company is being carried along in a way satisfactory to us all. cannot anticipate how long 1t will take us to conclude the litigation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
Real Estate Transfer.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court: ss
 $12,000-Prnceton Land company to Or Iando Realty Investment company. part blocks 4, Is, 21. 25 and 2S to 31 inclusive, survey of Roosevelt
 s6000-J. l.. Tyler to c. M. Green, lots to 20, inclusive. block 232, survey of North Birmingham Land company
 $3O0o-C. ". Dunn to W R. Stewart, lot ', block 12, survey of Ensley De- voelpment company. s
 s270o-R. W. Russell to w.. R. Stewart, lots and 6, survey of Peoples Realty company.
 slO0O-M. c. Erwin to L. E. Cook, one- fourth interest in lot 2, block 55, city survey. s
 S3000-E. C. Hardness to l.. G. Smith, lot 1, block 8. Forsythe estate.
 sl250-Effie Leslie to w. R. Stewart, lot IA. block ss. survey of Birmingham Ensleys Land and Development company.
 s1s5o-W. c. Tyler to R. T. Tyler, part lots l and ?. block 5s, survey of Bir- mingham- Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
DRASTIC CHAIN
 IN THE M|N|A LAWS Coal Operators Are Preparing
 New Bill MODELLED AFTER BEST Special Committee Is in Charge of the Work and When Completed Draft Will Be Submitted to Coal
 Operators Association
MODELLED AFTER BEST

The text of a new mining law, which,
 1t is hoped, will be adopted by the leg islature when 1t convenes at the next
 term, has been drafted by commit tee of the Coal Operators association
 and will be typed into form for in troduction very soon.
 Five of the best informed coal men in the district have been securing data from other states for the past 50 days upon which to base new and stringent laws to safeguard miners of this state.
 The recent deyastations caused by ex- plosions stirred the operators to action
 more drastic set of laws been prepared than those which will be thrown around the operation of mines and the employment of miners in Alabama. The committee having this work in hand for the Operators association Is com posed of Erskine Ramsay. chairman; E. H. Coxe, general superintendent of coal mines for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
 Railroad company; A. IL nick
 Woodward. vice president and general
 manager of the Woodward Iron com
 pany; Priestly Toulmin and Milton H.
 Flies, general superintendent of mines for the Birmingham Coal and Iron company.
 These officers, who have been trained in mining read the laws of many in- dustrial centers and based the proposed Alabama law upon the best of other districts.
 Every possible safeguard Is placed around the firing of shots. the yentil- alton of mine, the preventing of ac- cumulated gases, and other causes which tend to make mining hazard In regard to inspectors, the new law will provide for the establishment of districts. An inspector will be appoint ed under the new law for every 2,500, 900 tons of coal mined in the state. Where the state is inspected by three men under the new law this depart ment will have six inspectors. The ex- animation to be passed by fire bosses and other mine employees will be rig idly rearranged. The inspection de- partment will have connected with 1t at least one mining engineer whose duties will be principally connected with the draining and ventilation of mines. All the inspectors will be re-
 quired to pass examinations as to their practical experience as miners. Mir Ramsay said yesterday that the question of safely caring for those men who labor under such perilous diff | culties was uppermost in the minds of l the coal operators and the entire in nuence of the operators will be exerted | to have Alabama laws adopted which are suitable for district of Birming- hams importance | He added that the committee having l in hand the drafting of the new laws
 would convene within the next few | days and pass upon the transcript as
 now prepared.
 After the committee has adopted the
 report it Is expected that the entire association will be convened to pass
 their opinion upon the proposed laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
CATHOLIC NOTES

November devotions at St. Pauls church begin at O clock, immediately after the ringing of the Angelus, on every even- ing except Thursdays and Sundays, which the hour is 7:30 As November is the month set apart by the Catholic church for remembering the departed the O clock services at St. Paurs consist oi the rosary, the De Profundis. Cardinal Newman's prayer in the form of hymn for the holy souls in purgatory and the benediction of the blessed sacrament The priest conducting the devotions re- cites Newmans famous hymn at the foot Of the altar.
 Birmingham council No. 635, Knights of Columbus will initiate a class of 6( or more candidates tomorrow afternoon The knights and the candidates will march in body from the hall to St. Pauls and attend high mass. which heeins at 10:30 o'clock. The choir will sing Weber's celebrated mass In G in honor of the occasion. After mass the knights will escort the candidates back to the hall, where luncheon will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
LOOK AFTER COTTON
 SOLD TO FRENCH
Burr and Benners Go to New Orleans to Examine Waltheur for the Creditors

Borden Burr and Augustus Benners of Percy Benners & Burr, attorneys for the majority of creditors of the bankrupt firm of Knight, Yancey & Co.,, left yes terday for New Orleans. While in that city the attorneys will examine A. Wal theur, agent for Latham & Co. of Havre. France, in regard to the cotton shipments made to that firm upon alleged fake bills of lading.
 The French witness is said to be better informed upon the facts surrounding the shipments for Latham & Co. than any man in America His evidence is to be used in the suit of W. S. Lowell as trus- tee against Latham & Co. In an effort to collect the assets of the bankrupt firm Mr. Lowell sued the Havre firm for 27,00o bales of cotton. This suit will be taken up very shortly and the New Orleans testimony is to be secured in advance.
 Mir Burr would not make any direct statement about his proposed trip yes- terday. He said they were looking after the Knight-Yancey affair. but would say nothing In addition. The Latham & Co. suit Is based upon practically the same lines as the suit tried here against Henry Hentz & Co.,. wherein MT. Lowell, as trus- tee secured a verdict. If the same rule of law prevails in all the cotton cases as the one in the Hentz case MT. Burr is of the opinion that the creditors will re- ceive far more from the bankrupt estate than was first imagined.
 The trustee, MT. Lowell, said yesterday that he was extremely busy along with MT Burr and MT. Benners In getting the affairs of Knight, Yancey & Co. strengthened out. He said the first divi- dend was some time off yet but when 1t was declared it would be larger than first guessed by those interested in the outcome He has entered large num- Der of suits and has stopped many thousand bales of cotton in transit since being placed in charge of the estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
HERE INVESTIGATING
 KNIGHT-YANCEY CASE

For the purpose of gathering data in Birmingham for his firm in regard to the Knight. Yancey & Go. failure, H. Houston, well-known lawyer of New York. arrived in Birmingham yesterday. He is looking carefully into the facts and transactions of the firm whose failure occurred last spring. He was in confer ence yesterday with Borden Burr and Au- gustus Benners Of Percy, Benners & Burr, attorneys.
 MT Houston has been silently engaged in an investigation for the past several months regarding the failure and will be here several days. He will probably be in conference today with w. s. Lowell, trustee for the bankrupt firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
Suits Filed Yesterday

Seven damage suits asking for an ag- gregate amount of $90,000 were filed yes terday in the circuit court against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 D. J. Baes and Andrew Slaton sued for s3o,00o each for alleged loss and personal injury when their team was run into by a street car at Eighteenth street and Avenue B on October 31.
 Charles Tomlin sued for s10Oo0 for in- juries received when he was thrown to tho ground from Gate City car
 George M. Howle sued for 5000 for in juries received by his minor son when struck by South Ensley street car.
 Jerry Peterson sued for $50O0, alleg- ing personal injuries when his wagon was run into by a street car.
 Alleging he was wrongfully elected from street car, T. c. Vincent filed suit for $scO0
 Lula B. Willis filed suit for $5O00, alleg- ing injuries received when a passenger on street car s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
May Take Up Roden Complaint

It is expected that the protest for re- muneration, filed by the B. F. Roden Grocery company against the Alabama Great Southern railroad before the inter- state commerce commission. will be one aniner Boyles of the commission holds court here November 29 It was stated yesterday that the examiner would prob ably hear testimony from all persons and firms who have filed petitions or protests before the commission during the last several month. It Is expected by local government officers that the exam iners will remain in Birmingham several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
N.vberry Gives Banuuet

Walter T. Newberry, well known in Birmingham as the proprietor of the Gen. tral hotel entertained number of friends last. night in regal fashion at a smoker and banquet, celebrating his 18th anniversary. Judge H. F. Abernethy was toastmaster for the occasion and among those he called on were Judge 8. L. Weaver, W. Ii. Stewart and Jack Brown, who made warm and hearty re- sponses. There were all kinds of good things to tickle the tastes, and the oc- casion was greatly enjoyed by those pres- ent, who numbered about 5A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
Grubh conyenes Court

Florence, November 4.-tSpecial)- Judge W. I. Grubb of the United States court adjourned court here this morning after receiving the final re- port of the federal grand jury. The jury reported that 51 cases had been examined and 29 indictments returned and two cases passed to the next grand jury.
 Freeman Burgess, white man from Marion county, pleaded guilty to re- taiIing liquor and was fined s100 and given 30 days in the Hamilton jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
Miss Harris

The remains of Miss Harris. daughter of H. A. Harris, who died in Memphis, Tenn, of ptomaine poisoning, will reach Birmingham this morning at 6:15 o'clock. in charge of Lige Loy consigned to the father of the young lady, who lives at 2625 Avenue D. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Infant Kinnane

The infant child of MT. and Mrs IT. F. Kfnnane died yesterday evening at ' o'clock, at the residence of its parents. 2l Grace street. East Lake. The funeral services will take place this morning at Il o'clock. from the family residence. and the interment will be at Woodlawn ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
pr. Bryan to Confederate Veterans

Dr.. J.. A. Bryan, pastor of the Third Presbyterian church, will preach a ser mon for Confederate veterans and other old soldiers at his morning service to- morrow at ii a. m. "The Christian Life a Warfare is the subject of the sermoH to be preached by Dr. Bryan At the evening service to be held at 7:30 o'clock pr. Bryan will deliver, sermon on "Pri- vate Prayer Life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
Change of Nnme

Certificate of change of name was filed yesterday in the probate office by the A. A. Gambill-Whittemore Real Estate and Insurance company, providing that the company be hereafter known as the Gambill Whittemore Williams Realty Company, Inc. sf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
German Lutheran Service.

Regular service with preaching in Ger man will be held tomorrow at 10SO o'clock at the German Lutheran Zion church, corner Avenue B and Nineteenth street. sunday school services will be held at 9;30 O clock The pastor extends welcome to ell visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
IT. I. Hickman

The funeral of T. J. Hickman, the Con- federate veteran who died Thursday morning, will be held this morning at Il o'clock from his late residence, 2023 Ave nue H. Members of Camp Hardee, U. C, w., are urged to attend. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
Marriage Licen.e issued

The following marriage license was is- sued yesterday from the office of the probate court:
 Louis G. Pyles of North Birmingham to Miss Bennie Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
PERSONAL

J. s. Gray, representing the N K. Fairbanks Co, will be a guest tonight at the regular meeting of the United Commercial Travellers, to be held at their regular hall at 1s1oM Third ave- nue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
SHAW. The Undertaker. Phones 3.
GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones ioos.

LIGE LoY. .unaeftaker. Phones 7sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
CITY ITEMS

Camp Hnrdee Meeting-Camp Hardee will hold it's regular monthly meeting this afternoon at the Chamber of Com merce auditorium. Among other import ant business to be transacted, the elec- tion of delegates to the state reunion will be in order and all members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
THE WEATHER

Washington, November. 4.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Unsettled weather, probably rain, and warmer Sat urday; Sunday generally fair and colder; light, south winds.
 Following is the report of the local weather bureau for the 24 hours ending
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-05
Highland Presbyterlan-services at

the South Highland Presbyterian church, Highland avenue and Twenty first street the Rev. J. T. Plunket, D.
 D., pastor, will be as follows tomorrow: Sunday school and Bibles classes 9:30 8. m; MT. John Sibley, superintendent
 Public worship and sermon by the pas tor, II a. m.; topic. 'The Wonderful Teacher" Song service and sermon by pastor, 730 p. m.; topic, Going On and Not Giving Up.Y A cordial welcome is extended to all s~ =tfas assl