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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
HILLMAN BOARD OF
 CONTROL WILL MEET
To Consider Plans of Making Addi- tiOns to Building and the
 Equipment

The board of control of the Hillman hospital will hold a meeting next Tues day night at that institution to con slider plans of making additions to the building and it's equipment.
 The recent reorganization of the staff of the hospital has brought the at tention of the authorities to the fact that there is a great need of facilities more adequate for taking care of the large number of patients, which is daily increasing.
 The greatest need Is for space. The hospital Is overrun with the number of patients whose treatment is under taken. and as a result the place Is al ways congested and best results are impossible. The state of affairs was fully compreh ended by the grand jury, which recently made an inspection of the building and recommended that the board of revenue call for an election for a bond issue in view of making an additional wing to the hospital
 The needs of the institution have been set forth from time to time, and the condition at the hospital has been considered unfavorable by a number of citizens who have made personal in spections. It Is very likely that the Board of Revenue will be petitioned at an early date to call for an election for bond issue with which to raise funds for this purpose. Members of the board have expressed themselves as willing to consider the petition for the bond election, but they say that they will not assume the responsibility of increasing the charity funds. of the county without the consent of the peo- nle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
RECORD OF DAMN
 THE CIVIL COURTS
. . co oO %

The following suits were filed yester- day in the circuit court:
 Mrs. Lula Cowin and Mrs. l. J. Me Daniel, s1o,ooo damages against the Br- mingham Water Works company for al legged cutting off of water from premises contrary to contract
 Joe Yzbex, infant, pro ami, George Yzbex, $5000 damages against George C.. Oliver, for alleged personal injuries re- ceived when struck by an automobile of the defendant on Twenty-first street bridge.
 John Emmons, $1000 damages against the c. A. Martin company. for alleged trespassing on. property.
 Frank Reinhart $10,00O damages against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, for alleged assault and battery committed by an agent of the company upon himself while a passen- ger on a street car.
 Wiley Mardis, alias W. Martice and J L. Addington, as administrators of the estate of Wilber Mardis, s25,OOO damages against the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company for the alleged death of their intestate, while In the employ of the company.
 W. P. Harris, s1O,0oo damages against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged assault and battery committed upon himself by an agent of the company while a passenger on street car.
 Walter King, $10,0O0 damages against the Dimmick Pipe company, for alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the company.
 Suit for $1999 damages was filed in the city court yesterday by Nettis Banks, against the Western Union Telegraph company, for alleged failure to deliver Q telegram.
 Seeking to recover damages for the all legged death of his intestate Charles Moore, who was killed in an explosion at Palos, w. H. Saddler, Jr., filed suit for $25,0O0 damages yesterday In the city court against the Palos Coal and Coke company
 A verdict for 5000 was awarded yes terday in the case of William Hargis against the Birmingham Coal and Iron company. The suit was for alleged per- sonal injuries received by minor son while in the employ of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts oe s1o0O or more were involved, have been filed in the office of the probate court:
 sl5Oo-Mrs. M. A. Berry to w. B. Wood all, lots ?, 8, and 9, in block 1, lots 2. 3 and in block 2, lots 1, 5, and ', in block 3, and lots 2, 3, and in block 4, survy of Hoodley.
 S2525-Andrew Williams to Becie Margon, part of lot ', block 6S4, survey of Elyton Land company.
 s1ooO-S. D. Waldrop to Virgie Salter, an undivided one-third interest in the south west quarter of the northwest quarter of section S2, township IS, range west.
 s3O00-Corinne c. Eborn to the Seminole Land company, all the mineral rights in the north half of the northeast quarter of section 31, and the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 32, township 19 south, range 3 west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
JOHN w. KNIGHT SAYS HE HAS NO
 COMMENT TO MAKE

John w. Knight, of Knight, Yancey & Co.,. whose failure created the sensation Of 1910 in the south. was in Birmingham yesterday He remained at his hotel the greater part of the day. although he called upon several friends and others in Birmingham on personal business.
 MT. Knight left for his home in Deca- tur last night on the S:20 o'clock train. Since the sensational failure of Knight, Yancey & Co. MT Knight has retained an unbroken reticence in regard to the company. He did not break the silence about the failure in Birmingham yestors day.
 Ii is not known why he was here, al though 1t Is understood his trip to Bir- mingham was in connection with the company affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
THE GLEASON CASE
 PROGRESSES SLOWLY

The case against Martin Gleason, former manager for the c. D. Kenny Tea and Coffee company, charged with embezzlement, was resumed yesterday in the first division of the criminal court, Judge Frank Cahalan presiding
 Very little progress was made in the hearing which was somewhat tedious. Many witnesses have been summoned, among whom are customers of the C.. D. Kenny company. The hearing will probably be completed today. The amount which Gleason is charged with having misappropriated is something like $5200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
ALL SEEM PLEASED WITH
 PROPOSED COMMISSIONERS

The compromise agreement on the appointment of Mayor Exum, Judge A. o. Lane and Harry Jones, president of the City Council, as the commissioners of Birmingham seemed to create gem eraI satisfaction here when made known. Among the expressions heard yesterday were:
 w. P. G. Harding
 "The selection of the commissioners as reported is admirable" said the First National bank president Under these men the city will be conducted in business manner, and to the satisfaction. I am sure, of busi- ness thinking people. am well pleased and have faith in their ability"
 George Ward
 ''The selection of Mayor EXum, Harry Jones and Judge Lane to be the com missioners of Birmingham was truly q happy choice" said ex-Mayor Ward NO one can doubt the wisdom of such a selection"
 Joseph B. Babb
 q think a serious blunder has been made in appointing three men as com missioners." said MT. Babb. T main tain there should have been at least five men appointed But do not think any better qualified men could have been named and am for an uncondi- tional support of the chosen three."
 Augustus Benners
 "I have the highest respect for all three of the men who are reported named as commissioners of Birming- ham," said MT. Benners. "They are eminently capable of discharging the work placed upon them"
 John L. Kaul
 Bully They cannot be rivalled," said MT. Raul. q am perfectly satis fled the selection of Judge Lane, Mayor Exum and Harry Jones' They are men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
MRS. DAWSON DIES
Member of a Prominent Albertville
 Family Passes Away

Albertville, February 16.-(Special )-L. A. Walker of this place received tele- gram this morning from Quincy, H., an- nouncing the death at that place of his daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Walker Dawson.
 The remains will be brought here for in- terment and are expected Friday morn ing.
 Mrs. Dawson is survived by her hus- band and one small daughter, by her father. l.. A Walker of this place; a step- mother, a little sister, brother, MT. w. w. Walker of Birmingham, and two sis ters Mrs. John l.. Ray of Blocton and Mrs. w. G. Emmett of Hannibal, Mo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
RABBI NEWFIELD
 TO REPEAT LECTURE

Rabbi M. Newfeld of Temple Emanuel will repeat at the temple tonight his lecture on What the Modern Jew Thinks of Jesus and His Teachings" This was delivered at the Congregational church last week when Dr. Newfield and Dr. Eaves exchanged pulpits and attracted so much attention that there were num- erous requests to have it repeated. The general public Is cordially invited to be present tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
REPORT ON BANK
 OF PRATT CITY

X report on the condition of the Bank of Pratt City, bankrupt, was filed yesterday in chancery by Charles H. Abbott. who was appointed as receiver by the court last January 2S.
 In making a short resume of the his tory of the bank the report shows that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Bessemer Casting Company

Papers of incorporation of the Bessemer Casting, company were yesterday filed in the office of the probate court. The com pany has an authorized capital of $2500, of which amount s17OO has been paid in. A general casting business will be con- ducted with headquarters in Bessemer. Officers elected for the first years busi- ness are: John A. Neal, president; George G. Neal, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Mrs. c. G. Lanier

Mrs. G. G. Lanier, wife of G. G. Lanier, aged 57 years. died yesterday morning at Il o'clock at her late residence, 5917 Third avenue, North Woodlawn. The funeral services will be held from the family res iGence this afternoon at 3:3O o'clock. The interment will be at Woodlawn ceme- tery. Mrs. Lanier is survived in addition to her husband by two sons. w. B. La nier of Illinois and M. S. Lanier of Rome, Ga, and two daughters, Miss Juanita and Miss Leslie Lanier of Birmingham The following will be the pallbearers: A. B. Hall, c. J. Deaton, J. E. Carson, T. T. Mock, w. s. Lopez, Allen M. Holt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mary E. BilbrO

Mrs. Mary E. Bilbro, aged 50 years, died yesterday morning at o'clock at Velma station, on the Gate City car line The funeral services will be held from the chapel of the Green Undertaking com pany this afternoon at o'clock. The in- terment will be at Emwood cemetery, the Rev J. A. Bryan officiating. She is sur vived by brother in Atlanta, who will arrive In Birmingham today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

w. M. Drennen
 'rhe present prohibition laws in Ala bama have proven two indisputable facts" declared w. M. Drennen.
 First, it is proven that prohibition is the best thing for the rural counties oe the state. Second, 1t is just as positively proven that prohibition is not practicable for towns like Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile.
 There is another thing that has been pretty well demonstrated-towns like Tuscaloosa, Florence, Huntsville and oth- CTS of that size and temperament do not want either licensed saloons or prohibi- tion. Most of these towns have tried dispensaries and have found them not only successful financially but an inn provement in moral way. Those towns that want them should be allowed to re- establish their dispensares.
 ''The rural counties that want prohibi- ton should have the moral and legal sup port of the state in maintaining prohibi- ton.
 ''As for Birmingham and the two other large cities of the state, with possibly few other of the larger places, I am un- decided as between high license and strict regulation and the dispensary system I know that we must have one or the other in these larger cities.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Bessie Iniows Goodwin

The remains of Bessie Iniows Goodwin, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. B. F. Goodwin, aged 1 year, who died at the residence of her parents, 216 North Eleventh street, Wednesday afternoon, were sent for burial to Sterretts yester- day morning at 10 o'clock by the Green Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the pro- bate court:
 Mart N. Brown of Nashville to Miss Sallie E. Nunnelly.
 Joseph E. Honeycutt of Birmingham to Miss Ola c. Moore.
 H. Ross Gilliland of Attalla to Miss Jamie Meanes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

If you are looking for a real bargain come to the old relia- ble stand. All-wool suits and overcoats $16.75 to $30.00 val ues, $9.75 and up.
 SINGER $, 107 N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Admiral NahrO Dies

Boston, February. 16.-Rear Admiral Arthur P. Nahro, U. S N, retired, died suddenly of apopleXy at his home at Jamaica Plains today. He was born in Wisconsin in 1S4S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

of character, boise and depth of under standing"
 w. B. Leedy
 T am very much pleased with the selection" said MT. Leedy. All of the men named are fine, and they will give the city excellent service
 Webb w. Crawford
 "Oh! they could not have been beat en-" cried President Crawford of the American Trust as he swung aboard the train for Montgomery. That selec- tion if positively made will be bully. am very much pleased. I hope 1t will not be changed In the slightest"
 Judge H. B. Abernethy
 'The selection of the commissioners was very good,' said Judge Abernethy. T am very much pleased with the three men named. They are all high-toned men and infinitely capable"
 Horace Shropshire
 T am greatly pleased over the selec- ton. said H. E. Shropshire, Jr. The men are all capable, have a broad knowledge of municipal politics and will serve in masterly style.'
 B. A. Pepperman
 "A man on the outside has very little conception of the intricate work of the city" said MT Pepperman. And when they come in they are at once dis mayed at the changes from their set notions. Thus mistakes are made. But the three new commissioners are men eminently capable and will rule justly"
 Dr. Charles Whelan
 "I am very much pleased with the three commissioners and know they will do the work we'll" said pr. Charles Whelan
 Fergus w. Mccarthy
 q am very much gratified over. the selections made" said MT. McCarty. They are capable men and know the game we'll
 
 tho Bank of Pratt City was originally in corporated in 1907 with capital stock of GOO. W. M. Drennen was president; Tom Stobert, vice president; Wilbur At llinson, cashier and Henry Donaldson. assistant cashier In 1909 the entire cap tal stock was acquired by the City Bank and Trust company through w. M. Dren- nen. and it's affairs were conducted by Wilbur Atkinson and Henry Donaldson, cashier and assistant cashier.
 A sum of $4O0e. which represents 70 shares of the capital stock held in the City Bank and Trust company, and s1054 61 a balance due by the Guarantee Bank and Trust company, which went into the hands of the receiver, are &C., counted for in the report of the investi- Ia hu ha assets of the bank amount to 0,767.2s, and tho liabilities, including deposits to the amount of S49, ,544. 45 and the capital stock of s25,OOO, will amount to the same. The value of the real estate in the assets is ST $50. This, however, it Is stated will rot be realized in full, nor will large part of the loans and discounts, of which many are said to be of an extremely doubtful nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Capt. Smith and Drennen
 Discuss DispenSdries
w. M. Drennen

laws or regulations that might be im- posed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

Postum Cereal Co.,, Ltd. Battle Creek, Mich.
The Washington herald., 1911-05-28

quently shot, and sometimes . panther OF
a catamount.
The boys had voracious appetites, and,
after devouring the last scrap Of their lunch,
they pushed on up the stream, lifting trout
here and there. Almost ,ntonsciouslv they
walked q. mile and half in this fashion,
making the distance to the mouth of Mink
Run at least three miles. -
think we have gone far enough" said
Don, stopping suddenly to note the slant Of
tne s1ns s1 rays. Shall We fish on the way
we have pretty heavy string" an
swered Nick. holding it up with an effort.
I'm satisfied with the days work II you
are. Suppose we climb the hill and enjoy
Then we will take short cut to the tavern,
AMI have Mr.. Crummel get us a good sup.
"Im with YOU. said Don, readily.
They stood their rods against a tree, and
put the string Of fish in the water, securing
It by a large stone; then they toiled up the
steep, pine-clad hill to the right, anil reached
the ledge two-thirds Of the way to the crest
inas "a brsssh;ess' psrspirng condition -.
feet long AMI half that in: width. a.. - y
y, The boys were disappointed in the view,
however, for the hill on the opposite side OF
the te,ra,, rayine was much higher than they had
Don. sat down on q log to rest. and Nick
turned his attention to the rear Of the ledge
where rocks and st,inted pines formed pre-.
cipltous ascent to the hilltop go.
"see here, DOM" he cried, moment Ia.
ter, in an eager voice. "Ive fonnd a cave"
Don hurried to the spot, and, on hands
and knees, they peered into the small trian.
gular opening at the base of the rocks. The
darkness was intense, and they could see
nothing.
"The Indians must have used this" said
Nick. There may be arrow-heads inside. -
Both boys, were eager collectors of flint
weapons, anil the possibility of making fresh
discoveries quite blinded them to the fact
that the cavern might have an occupant al
the present time; nor did they perceive that
shiny.
Come on and explore it," said Don.
I've got boxful f matches"
lie led the way on hands and knees. but
hal to drop almost on his stomach before
he was fairly inside. He lit match as Nick
crawled after him, and, rising to their feet
the boys surveyed their surroundings with
The cavern was eight or ten feet high, and
was circular in shape, with a diameter of
thirty feet "
A puff of air extinguished the match: but
the boys could see dimly without it. for a
The Washington herald., 1911-05-28

ray. Of light filtered through crevice in the
'"TSsc:re is an awfully queer smell here,, re.
marked Nick. as he took a few steps forward
"a sort Of musty oior."
SO there is" assentcd Don. Great Cae.
sar!' he added, in a frightened tone. II
believe those are bones on the foor!'
Strike a match-quick!' cried Nick, be-
ginning to tremble.
He moved toward the entrance, but at the
first step his foot came down heavily on
something soft. and a shrill, wailing cry echoed
Nick yelled with fright, and that instant
Don fashei a match on the scene. What
the boys saw, then awakened them to sense
OF their peril.
At their feet lay two little animals Of a
tawny gray eoor-panther cubs evidently. The
one that Nick had stepped on appeared to
be dead, but the other was alive and wide
awake, and began to new pitifully.
I'VE must get out of this said Don,
He sprang for the entrance. But before
he could reach 1t savage screech was heard
outside.
The meaning was plain as day, The mother
panther had heard the dead cubs wailing cry,
and was fastening to avenge its death.
Horror drove the boys almost frantic, es-
pecially when a second screech, nearer than
before, showed that It was too late for them
'"rhe panther will tear us to pieces in her
age,"-said Don. "Oh, if we only hal .
gun! What shall we do?"
Nick shot hasty glance at the interior Of
the cavern.
That rock-that rock!" he replied, hur-
riedly. "Roll it against the opening Help
me-quck"
Close to the mouth of the cavern, among
rock. With the strength Of desperation the
boys threw themselves upon it and rolled it
over and over.
just as the angry beast gained the outer
mouth of the cavern the big stone tumbled
squarely agalsnt the inner end, leaving only
n small crack exposed.
Hardly was this accomplished when a ter
rife screen echoed through the darkness,
and then was heard harsh, scratching noise.
Throw your whole weight against the
rock, Donp' cried Nick. I'm help you in
n moment"
Don had presence Of mind enough to obey,
though the pressure on the rock from with
out terrified him greatly
Nick returned in an instant with good
sized stone, which he wedgel tightly between
the rock and the floor of the cavern. He
brought a dozen altogether, fixing them in
the same way. Then both boys sat side by
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The Washington herald., 1911-05-28

The proprietor was sitting on the porch
when the boys drove up-a gaunt, long g-bearl.
ed man, with a muscular frame and genial,
honest face.
'Well, well," he CALCULATED, where have
you sprung from? I'm right glad to see youl
Come in and have breakfast"
'Not to1ay, Gid, thank you" replied Don.
I'VE want to whip Stony Crook from one end
to, the other, We are both aching to have
9 try at the trout. You can nut up the team
for us, though, and feed and water the
horse" f.s
I'm do that gladly enough" replied Gid;
but I'm sorry to tell you the trout won't
bite today. i was over-at Stony Brook last
es.t Zen s back Il .he fSHay hs
That's queer! II didn't rain in our neigh
b0rhood;, said Nick.
( Il know i didn't" answered Gid; nor
hereabouts, either; But i must lmve rained
do" he added, observing the keen disap-
pointment on the faces of the two boys.
Take tramp over to Pike Pond; you can
hook big string there. II the pickerel
won't bite, there are plenty of big sunnies
That's a good suggestion" agreed Den,
with a clearing countenance. Lets g.,
t"of course wen Co." assented his COM
that won't may any difference. We have
plenty, Of time to spare" ir -
The boys shouldere1 their lunch bags and
fishing rods, and, leaving Mr.. Crummel to
put mp the. team, they struck briskly over
i Twenty minutes walk through cool pine
woods brought them 10 Stony Brook, and
the lnurky color Of the water verified the
tavernkeeper's prediction. -;
II have an ideal" cxclaifnoi Don, stop
ping on fiat rock in mid stream and turning
to his companion. II hate the thought of not
getting. any trout today, go let's try Mink
Run. I'm sure the water must be clear there,
for its whole course is only four miles long;
and. anyhow, it didn't rain in that direc-
Nick had no objections to offer-in fact,
he decidedly approved OF the plan-so the
boys turned off at right angles from the path
which led to Pike Pond and followed the
course of S.onu Brook.
A twomile walk brought them to the
mouth of Mink Run, and they were delight
ed to find its current as clear as crystal, =, In
trice their lines were adjusted and baitcd,
AMI they moved slowly up the sparkling little
stream, pausing every few yards to drop
their hooks in some dark pool shadowCd by
rocks or on splashing incline Ct silvery
ripples. 49,.
morning, and when the boys stopped at noon
TO eat their lunch they had at least forty
"specllled beauties strung on a willow shoot.
They were now in a lonely bit of country
covered with dense forest, arl only half
dozen miles beyond them was region greatly
in resort among hunters in the autumn
months. where deer and bear were fire.