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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
STATE COMMISSION
MEETS TOMORROW

Montgomery, February 4.-(Special.)
The first session of the new Alabama
railroad commission will be held at
the capitol on Monday, when four cases
now on the docket are to be given con-
sideration. None of the cases is Of
especial interest. though Of sufficient
perplexity to cause a day of mature.
elaboration.
In the case of NJ. D. Mcqueen VS.. the
Southern Railway. the commission Will
consider petition for an agency at
Jones. The case is an application Of
the defendant company for rehear-
ing. 49,, -.s-.s
Other cases docketed are as follows:
City of Eufaula VS.. the Central OF
Georgia railway, petition in which
the commission Is desired to issue an
order to bring about more adequate
passenger depot facilities.
Central of Georgia railway vs.. the
state. in which the railroad Is petit
tioning that flag stop at Keyton be
changed to Hollis Crossing.
G. w. Gunnels ct al VS.. NJ, c. and
st. L. railroad. petition for the es-
adjustment of depot at Lanes Switch.
The new railroad, commission consists
Of Charles Henderson, president. and
Frank N. Julian and Leon McCord, as
sociate commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
SOMETHING CROOKED
IN PEONAGE CASES

Austin, Tex, February 4.-That the
county court record shown in court was
not the same that had been exhibited
to federal agents in January, 1910, was
the testimony given here today In the
federal court in the peonage cases
arising from alleged Illegal practices
in Burleson county Texas. The Wit
ness was E. T. Clyatt. special agent
of the department of justice. On cross
examination he was asked IL he had
not approached w. T. Clinton, wit
ness for the defense in the peonage
cases, suggesting to Clinton that
there would be money in it" II Clin-
ton would testify to certain things.
Counsel agreed to place Clinton on the
stand before the argument closes
Taking of testimony was concluded
today and arguments begun. Clinton
may be recalled to testify.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05

Montgomery, February 4-(Special)-
Discussion of whether or not electric
headlights on locomotive engines are bet
ter than oil lamps utilized for the same
purpose has resulted in victory for Rocke-
Teller. That is, If oil can be SO person
ined. Full consideration has been given
to the measure by the house judiciary
committee the decision being reached to
adverse the bill of Representative A. R.
Brindley of Gadsden, who championed
the cause of electricity.
Debate on the question lasted about
two hours, and was heard by a number OF
visitors at the session. Among these Wis
itors were Maj ]. I. Mckinney of Mont
gomery, superintendent Of the Louisville
and Nashville railroad; Judge Deering of
Louisville, counsel for the Louisville and
Nashville railroad; George w. Jones.
Montgomery district counsel for the
Louisville and Nashville; Master Mechan-
ic Ray of the same railroad, whose head
quarters are In Louisville, and Engineer
Smith Of New York. who pilots the Twen-
tieth Century Limited train from New
York city to Chicago. All Of these spoke
In favor of the oil lamps, while Repre-
sentative Green Of Dallas county, prac-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
OIL HEADLIGHT. WINS
OVER ELECTRIC LIGHT
BY BnRRYMAN G. BETTY

tical engineer in the employ of the West
ern, Railroad of Alabama, spoke in favor
Of the, electric headlights.
The bill was adversed on the showing
OF these visitors that the oil lamps have
been found to be more satisfactory on
all of the big railroads Of the east and
west..l ~ ISga 1saars et1. 4r csr..
~ ~ sfFf Loan Shark Bill t'-s.s
The judiciary committee decided at the
same meeting to report favorably tho
loan shark bilf' of Representative Cham
berlain of Mobile, who has a measure
before the house to regulate the assign
ment Of earned and unearned wages. 1t
is companion bill to a former bill touch
ing upon the same question which was
introduced tosthe house last week.
The bill has four sections, the resume
Of which follows: ID All assignments Of
wages shall be void unless the employe
of such person consent In writing to such
assignment (2) nothing in the act shall
be construed to affect the validity of as
sgnments of wages already earned or to
be earned within 80 days from the date
of such assignment when given to secure
payment for groceries, medicines, etc: 80
nothing in the act shall be construed to
affect the rights of laborers under sec
ton 4743, relating to assignment of In
terest in crops; a. the act is to become
effective July l. 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
New Corporations Formed

Montgomery, February >4.-CSpeciaI)-
Announcement has been made to Secre-
tary of State Cyrus B. Brown OF the
intentions of the incorporators OF the COT
ton Seed and Cotton Improvement associ-
alton TO do business in Alabama. The
company, capitalized at 100000, took Out
articles of incorporation in the territory
of Arizona. Incorporators of the company
are oliver H. Franklin. Charles d. Pan
taze. Stonewall j. Carmichael and Reuben
F. Kolb. Mr.. Pantaze is named as Inc
official representative of the company
with headquarters in birmingham.
Other corporations are:
Tunnel Springs Turpentine company OF
Monroe county. Incorporators: L..
Brannan, ]. M. Dennis, H. NJ. Bailey and
E. l.. Sinclair Capital stock, $4,000.
Southern Land and Investment company
of Montgomery, capital stock $4,000 au-
thorized $1,000 paid in. Incorporators
G. G. Miles, Sr., and Jr., Lee Holloway Il
Lasseter and Il. e. Lovejoy.
Helena Land company of Shelby coun-
ty. capital stock $4,000 authorized and
$1,000 paid in. Incorporators: John A. Cur
tbs, Jr., Frank H. Ansiye, John X. Fur
man, r. w. Morse and Paul Dillon.
Buick Motor company, Birmingham
branch, capital stock $1,000. Incorporators:
r. V. Connerat, D. c. Van Duzen and
j. b. CARRIER.
Sturkey johnson Hat company of Bir-
mineham. capital stock SIS, 600 authorized
and $1,000 paid in. Incorporators: p. L.
Sturkey, C. B. johnson and w. l. Bush
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
BLIND GIRL HOPING
TO RECEIVE SIGHT

Pittsburg, February achieving the
restoration of her sight was delayed
a few days to test her faith. Miss Mar
garet Shipley. the McKeesport blind
girl, who waited eight days in hopes
that the miracle would occur, will con-
duct an ali-day prayer meeting tomor-
row. At the conclusion Of the services
Sunday night she. together with
dozen faithful friends, believes her
vision will be restored.
Her father states thnt II his daugh-
ter does not soon recover her sight
he Will ask the auth to put an
end to the services
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
SCHOOL TEACHER FOUND
AFTER DISAPPEARANCE

Anderson, Ind, February 4,-Miss
Sheldon Fletcher, the school teacher
who mysteriously disappeared Thurs
day morning, was located today at her
home near Linden, Mich.
A telegram from Miss Fletcher re-
ceived here this morning reads as fol-
lows: ff ad
"Awoke at Indianapolis yesterday
Strange experience. VIII write later
This confirms the theory of her
friends here that, Miss Fletcher had
been suffering mentally.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05

indianapolis. February 4.-The explo-
sion of defective fiue hurled r. G.
Crawson. a Big Four fireman. from the
cab of his. engine while it was run
ming 80 miles an hour early today He
lay three hours beside the track near
Lawrence. Ind. before. he was found.
His condition Is considered critical
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
D.tla. VIII Have Upiyervity

Dallas. Tex, February 4.-Dallas was
selected today as the site for the UNIVERSE
ty to be established by the Methodist
Episcopal church in Texas winning over
Fort Worth. which city also wanted the
institution. The site will be in Highland
park, suburb.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
St. Johns Methodist Church

Announcements for. Sunday: II a. m.,
preaching by the pastor, J. M. McCies-
key; 7:ao p. M, same; $3.50 a. M, Sunday
school, j. B. Dryer, superintendent; 6:x
D. M, Epworth league.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
Luverne Plant Burns

Montgomery, February "A special
from Luverne says that the big lumber
plant of Morgan & Martin, near this place,
was totally destroyed by FIRE last night.
Lumber piles containing 1000 feet or more
were also burned. Loss is $4,000, with
no insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
.REAn THUG

One small bottle of Halls Texas
Wonder cures Kidney and Bladder
troubles, Gravel, Diabetes, NeuralEta,
in all ages. Write to DR.. e. w. Hall.
.2o2e olive. street, St., Louis. tor local
:tesfiinonfais. Sold by dfusgtsts
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05

Boston. February 4.--Because of OBJ
lection to their age 10000 dozen eggs
consigned by a Chicago company to
Boston bakers were seized by the fed
eral officers here today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05

Theo Poull, the well-known contractor,
who is now completing the new addition
to st. vincent's hospital. has received
the contract for construction and remod-
cling the Louisville and Nashville passen-
ger station. on which work has actively
started.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05
Local Items

The pupils of the Grove School of Mu-
sic will give a recital at the Elks' hall
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05

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Thursday evening, February 8, at !
o'clock. The entertainment Will be free
and the public is cordially invited.
Ressemer lodge, No. ASS. A. F.. & A. NJ,
will hold a regular communication Mon
day night at the Masonic hall on Twen-
tieth street
The United Charities and Hospital
board will meet Monday afternoon at
o'clock at the residence or MRS. f.. M
owens on Fifth avenue. All the members
are urged to attend.
The Woodmen's circle will meet Mon
day night at the Odd Fellows hall on
Second avenue. A full attendance Is de-
sired.
The fire department was called out last
night to the residence Of J.. T. Broph.
on Fourth avenue. The boys Responded
quickly. but the flames had got too mucf
headway and the building and contents
were destroyed. The loss will approx
mate $1,000, which is covered by insur-
ance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05

The ladies of the Baptist church Will
meet Monday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. NJ. K. Thornton.
Mrs. L. w. Lee will leave In rev
days to join her husband at Epps.
Mrs. Dill will entertain Tuesday even
irg at her home on Dartmouth avenue.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-18
MAYOR PLAYS PART
OF mick CARTER"
Aroused by Shot Follows
Negro Couple and Has
Both Arrested.

AS Mayor Zimmerman was in his
garage on North A street near Sew
enth street about midnight, last
night preparing 10 answer Il call, he
the figures of a man and woman on
the sidewalk across the street. The
mayor crossed the street Immediate
ly and demanded who fired that
shot" He did" replied the woman,
who was Hazel Pettiford, a young ne
gress. pointing to her companion.
Charles Smith, also colored. Just as
Mayor Zimmerman approached the
couple he noticed Smith throw some
thing that looked like a revolver over
the fence into the yard of DR.. Wamp-
Ter.
The mayor. being unprepared for
any encounter, went back to the gar
age, cranked his machine and drove
out onto the street. He followed the
couple to the post office where they
stopped. Going to Main street. the
Mayor secured Patrolman Little and
Wenger. who arrested Smith and the
Pettiford woman at the corner of
Tenth and North A streets. The wo-
mans face was smeared with blood
and she bore marks of a beating, al
legged to have been administered by
Smith. She was allowed to go to her
home.
Smith was arraigned in police court
this morning on a charge of public
intoxication and carrying weapons. He
denied having attempted to shoot the
Pettiford woman. and at first entered
pleas of not guilty TO both charges.
Later he plead guilty to both and was
fined 81 and costs for drunk and S.
and costs for carrying weapons.
The Pcttiford woman did not appear
In court and the true cause of the shot
could not be learned. The revolver
was found in the yard of Dr. Wamplcr
this morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-18
AN ENRAGEO NEGRO
FELLED WHITE Man
Charles Bell, Colored, Lays
Out Clayton Eye, Then
Makes an Escape.

After enduring for some time the
tantalizing and annoying remarks OF
Charles Bell, a negro cement worker
at the Ollie and Mcclure Lawn Now
er factory, North Thirteenth street,
Clayton Eye, white co-worker, sud-
denly became exasperated and showed
the negro from his side Grabbing a
short handled shovel lying on the
ground nearby, Bell started for Eye
and struck him on the back between
the shoulders with the shovel, telling
him to the ground Eye arose and
made an effort to protect himself but
the enraged negro again swung the
shovel with terrific force, this time
bringing the iron scoop down upon
Eyes head. He was knocked to the
ground, and blood flowed from long
cash which had been inflicted.
The fight occurred yesterday after
noon about Ais o'clock. After Eye
had been felled for the second time
John Long, another worker grabbed
hold of Bell and prevented him from
further assaults. In the confusion that
resulted Bell was allowed to escape
and has not been heard of since. The
police are on the look out for him.
The city ambulance was called and
Eye was taken TO his home at 402
South West Third street, where he
was attended by physician. His in
juries are not believed TO be serious.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-18
KAUFMAN POET|CAl
Starts Council Debate with
Some Spring Verse.

Now the robins are singing, and
the spring is here" began Council
man Harry Kaufman. at the meeting
of the city fathers. last evening. The
city dads held their breath. Its
goin' TO be poetry was the awed
whisper. But alas.
The automobile owners go tearing
up and down South Sixteenth street
so fast that you can't see their num-
bers." continued Kaufman.
"Shucks," disdainfully observed
Clerk Bescher, Il can make better
poetry than that
Mr. Kaufman continued that he
thought, and he was upheld by all the
councilmen. the police should enforce
the speed limit ordinance. He says
that in dry weather there is always
a cloud of dust hanging over the south
east section of Richmond, caused by
the whizzing automobiles.
It's the younger men of the city
who don't know how to drive who
cause the trouble" continued kauff-
man.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-18
DEATH MORE HUMANE
To Edsall Than to Give Him
Whiskey, Says Mayor.

"A person would almost do a better
thing to shoot you than to give you
whiskey." exclaimed Mayor thinner
man in police court this morning to
Ed Edsall. who was arraigned on a
charge of public intoXication. his face
badly bruised and smeared with blood
resulting from a fall in his cell a short
time previous, when he was seized
with a whiskey fit. Edsall was releas-
ed from the county Jail on Sunday
morning and was beastly drunk again
was arrested Monday still in a drunk
en- condition,
I'D like 10 know" declared the may
or, where you got the whiskey on
Sunday. Ii certainly wouldn't be as
mean for a person to shoot you as TO
give you whiskey, in your present con-
dition." And the only reply. as Edsall
put trembling hand TO his bruised
face Was Il don't remember: don't
remember"
Edsall is perhaps the worst inebri-
ate in Wayne county. He has spent
the greater part of the last year in
Jail, for no sooner is he released than
he becomes drunk again and is sent
up To serve another sentence. His con-
dition is becoming pitiful. whiskey fits
now almost invariably following his
drunken orgies, and his life may soon
pay the toll
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-18
Lopez Army Now Six Miles
From Abandoned City and
a Challenge Is Sent to the
Federal Force.
A BATTLE LAST NIGHT
Contest Was Fiercely Con-
tended and Douglas, Ariz.,
Citizens Were Kept Busy
Dodging Shots.
tAmerican News Scryice)

Douglas, Ariz.. April 1S.--The rebel
forces evacuated Aqua Prieta early
today. The Mexican federal troops
Immediately moved in and took con-
troll of the Notifications. Resistance
offered by the insurrectos when the
federals attacked at dawn was merely
mask to cover the retirement of the
main rebel force. Red" Lopez had
sent 1,400 men away under cover of
darkness, leaving only 200 in the
trenches and fortresses These lat
ter fed later, fighting as they ran.
But few prisoners We're captured by
the federals. This mornings battle
was almost bloodless. The rebels
took all the food supplies and guns
captured from the federals yesterday
and are now encamred six miles west
of Aqua Prieta from which place they
sent courier to the federals that
evacuation was TO avoid possible in-
tervention by the United States troops
adding, "If you want us, come and
get u.s.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-18
EAST END PEOPLE
IN PEEv|SH MOOD
Councilman King Says They
Are Ready to Tear Up
the Glen Tracks.

Just a leader is all the east end
people want, according to Councilman
E. +. King, to tear up the street car
tracks on North Z street 1t is claim
ed that the street car company is de-
laying the improvement of North E
street by failing to relay it's tracks in
concrete as provided in the street car
franchise.
The east street car service, accord
ing to Mr.. King. is anything but good.
the cars for their own benefit instead
of for the public.
Mr.. Gardner, the city attorney, says
that the company has ordered it's ma
terial to relay the tracks and he has
been assured by Alexander Gordon,
local manager of the company, that
his company will not delay the paving
of + street
King explained after council meet
ing that some east enders were in
favor of tearing up the freight car
tracks in Glen Miller after a manner
employed by mob in Southern lndi-
ana a few days ago. He says to do
this the irate citizens only need a
leader.
Councilman Bartel. who was at ST.
Louis recently, says the street cars
there are much worse than those in
Richmond He says there are stoves
in the St. Louis cars.
While discussing the railway stua-
ton, Councilman-at-large Thatcher, de-
manded that the city take some action
against railway crossings being block
ed by freight trains. Mr.. Thatcher
says at times cars stand obstructing
the crossings for 30 minutes at a
time. There is city ordinance against
blocking traffic for more than five
minutes. Superintendent Neff will be
ordered to have the ordinance OBJ
served.
Mr.. King told an amusing incident
regarding blocking of crossings.
1T was down at the Eighth street
crossing he said. "A freight train
was holding up traffic. The new
brakeman ran up to the conductor,
and said. Where shall l cut 'er?' Cut
h. this is Richmond the conductor
yelled back at him"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-18
Possibility of Congress Ord
ering Intervention in Mexi-
co, Strong Until Diaz Is
Heard From.
BORDER WAR TO END
WAS PROMISE GIVEN
However, There Is a Strong
Possibility that the Rebel
Forces Will Make an At
tack on Jaurez.
(American News Service)

Washington, April 1S.-The nation
al capital had its full share of excite
mcnt today. For several hours it
looked as if intervention in Mexico
might be ordered at any moment, but
assurances We're received from MeXi-
co that that country would adopt a
definite restrictive policy along the
border This promise. coming with
the news that the insurrectos had
Withdrawn from Auga Prieta immcdi.
ately cleared up the situation. The
Mexican tangle began to assume a
more favorable situation after the
President had had conferences with
members of his cabinet. The most
important occurrence of the day was
a telegraphic communication from
Ambassador Wilson at Mexico City to
the effect that the Diaz administra-
by President Taft yesterday, that
fighting would be removed from the
International boundary. In view of
these developments, President Taft
will not proceed to intervention in
Mexico, which seemed sure this morn.
ing, unless conditions become worse
at Douglas and Ell Paso.
Is Up to Congress.
Such action will only follow de,
cision by congress that the situation
warrants the possibility of long
drawn out war. Reports from the
boundary show the beginning of the
rebel attack on Juarez, where there is
a possibility of the repetition of the
Auga Prieta trouble. This means that
intervention is still possible, and for
the first time there was evidence to
day of serious worry in congress over
the situation. Democratic and Repub.
lican leaders are deeply concerned
They fear to let Mexico alone and they
fear to offer intervention.
The cabinet considered Mexican sit
uation and advised President Taft not
to intervene without congressional au
thority.
General Wood today cancelled all
orders recently issued for the transfer
of troops to the Philippines.
President Taft summoned Senator
Cullom and Congressman Sulzer of the
foreign relations committees of the
senate and house respectively. Cul
lom said if intervention becomes abso
lutely necessary the President will
quickly send special message to con
greSs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-18
DENY "GOODA MEN"
RIGHT TO SOLICIT

Two Syrian missionaries. who want.
ed permission to do Wholesale beg.
ging for an orphans home. in some re.
mote quarter of Asia Minor. threw the
board Of works meeting into confusion
Monday. They said they were 'gooda
men" and they wanted to ''geta the
mon for 70 orpan home"
On the advice of City Attorney \.
M. Gardner. Mayor Zimmerman IL,
fused the men permission to solicit
lie said. charity begins at home.
One Of them was u bullet headed. olive
faced person, In black suit vi minis.
tcrial pattern wearing muddy shoes
and rubber collar. The other wore
a shaggy beard and talked little Eng,
lssh. The mayor said afterwards he
didn't like their looks"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-18
PREVENT WAR; MAKE
FILIPINOS FREE
(American News Service)

Washington, April 1S.-"The best
way for the United States to stop dis
cussion of the probability of war with
Japan is TO grant immediate indepen-
nence TO the Philippines. the weak
spot in Uncle Sans military
strength said Manuel l.. Queson.
resident commissioner of the Philip
pine Islands to the United States when
asked about the constantly recurring
Japanese war rumors today.
All naval authorities agree that the
United States could not hold the Phil
ippines against Japan. Thousands of
millions of dollars on Notifications
would be necessary to make the phil
ippines safe from japanese invasion.
The simplest way for Uncle Sam to
put quietus to war talk is to give the
Philippines neutralized republic"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-04-18
A BUILDING CODE
SENT TO COUNCIL

The Commercial club submitted a
building code ordinance TO city coun-
ell last night, but it was laid on the
table FOR a special meeting which will
be held within month. The code is
a complete one. and a code similar TO
that submitted by the club, will prob
ably be adopted. as council sees the
necessity OF such legislation. Accord
ing to communication sent with the
code ii contains nothing which will
add to the cost of construction of poor
mems houses. 1t will add to the SAM
tary conditions. and fire protection.
1t would probably mean u reduction of
insurance rates, if placed IN effect.