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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
EXCITEMENT CAUSED
 BY RUNAWAY HORSE
Animal Runs for Several Blocks
 Without Injuring Anyone Seriously

With people to the right of him and with people to the left of him, Ike, little roan horse belonging to Jake Hart, a negro drayman, charged madly through the busy streets of Birmingham yester- day endangerng the life of more than one pedestrian and furnishing amusement and excitement for the people along his course.
 Ike first received his Inspiration to make his thrilling run when he discovered that one of his traces had become united. With the aid of his hind feet he managed to free himself of the other ties that bind an ordinary roan to a dray, and without any adieu started down the street At Nineteenth street man attempted to cross in front of Ike and was struck in the face by a piece of harness. At Eigh- teenth street Ike turned to the left, talk
 ing the inside of the track. and made pursued his course to Twentieth street and thence to Powell avenue.
 On Powell avenue Ike made the error of trying to pass a string of freight cars heavily loaded with coal. and was thrown to the ground. Nothing daunted by this he staggered to his feet and made his way along Powell avenue to Nineteenth street, up Nineteenth to Avenue and down Avenue A to Twenty-frst street and down Twenty-frst to Avenue c, where he terminated his remarkable run and began eating grass near the Williams blacksmith shop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
GONE FAR ENOUGH"

An elderly man from Oxmoor walked into the common pleas court room yes terday morning before Judge Horace C. Wilkinson.
 His demeanor betrayed a paternal solici- tude.
 Judge he said, q want g. warrant" "
 Against whom and on what charges?'' queried the youngest acting judge on the Birmingham bench.
 Well, it's this way,'' said the man. Were having a protracted meeting down at Oxmoor. I have a young son who has been attending these meetings every night.
 'The other night as he was coming home from church he got in a. fight with another fellow. The two raised consid- erable sand, as I learned afterwards from some of the neighbors who were passing along the road
 Night before last my son was coming along home again when he struck up with this same fellow and they went at it a second time. This time the oth~r fellow got the better of my boy. He knocked him down. and while the boy was lying on the ground shot at him. He then made at my boy with knife.
 50, judge, I was thinking matters had gone far enough, and that I'd better put stop to 1t all"
 Judge Wilkinson issued the warrant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
.EXUM RETURNS
 FROM CHICAGO Conferred Informally With Bond Houses While
 Away on Trip 4

President Culpepper Exun' of the Board of Commissioners returned yesterday from short trip to Kansas City and to Chi csgo. He visited the former city on per sonal business. and In Chicago he con- ferred informally with some bond houses.
 Mr. Exum said yesterday that the bond houses were deeply interested in the issue recently authorized here, and there would develop lively bidding when the issue was launched on the market.
 They think well of Birmingham, said President Exum, "and are deeply inter ested in our recent bond issue. There cannot be any doubt but that the most lively bidding will develop when our bonds are placed on the market. Con ditions are good in Chicago and the com mercial interests seemed to. be in a fair ly sanguine frame of mind. The summer has not been so dun as they anticipated and the fall season is expected to de- velop fine trade.
 President Exum will preside atfthe com mission meeting this morning. It is be- lieved that resolution will be adopted at the meeting today asking for bids on the bonds. Following such action 1t is quickly as to leave little doubt but that the bonds will be disposed of in a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15

A quiet looking gentleman of decided English aspect walked into the city hall yesterday. He was evidently a stranger for every detail of the building seemed 10 interest him, Wandering into the po- lice court, where Judge Hugo L. Black was holding his daily morning matinee, he watched the proceedings for some time.
 The quickness and dispatch with which the judge disposed of case after case seemed to impress him very much, and sidling up to Jack Curran, the bailiff- custodian and general factotum of the city hall, said in a voice in which the Piccadilly accent was very pronounced: T say. old chap, who Is the bloke sit ting there as magistrateY'
 Judge Black" courteously replied Jack.
 What might his first name be?'
 Tt might be Dennis, but it ain't," said Jack in a stage whisper, 'it is Hugo L.
 The man looked startled and not little astonished as he said, 'I beg pardon. what did you say?
 Hugo L.,' repeated Jack. somewhat annoyed at the persistence of the ques- tion, using his richest brogue with de- cided emphasis on the l..
 The gentleman swelled up like a toad and in tones that were marked with righteous indignation, said, You go to 'el yourself" an dwalked out of the courtroom,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
AT THE HOTELS

". H. Johnson of Ragland is stopping at the Hillman.
 Charles l.. Green of Atlanta is reg istered at the Hllman.
 R. M. Striplin of Meridian is in the city at the Hillman.
 P. D. Barker of Mobile, who is at tending the republican meeting, is stop ping at the Morris.
 H. G. Ashley of Mobile is registered at the Morris. Henry J. Clllington of Montgomery is in the city at the Morris.
 W. Rand of Fort Payne is stopping at the Florence.
 A. Bridgen of Albertvlle is registered at the Florence.
 August Kirkland of Abbevile is in the city at the Florence.
 R. H. Redder of Sulligent is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 w. c. Storke of Troy is registered at the Metropolitan.
 L. D. Patterson of Talladega is in the city at the Metropolitan.
 G. B. Dean of Mobile is stopping at the Birmingham.
 William Smith of Montgomery is reg istered at the Birmingham.
 w. H. Sturdivant of Bansford is in the city at the Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
MAY INVESTIGATE
 ALL FRANCHISES
Commission Now Looking Into Status of the Postal Telegraph
 Company

The Postal Telegraph companys fran chise right to use the streets of the city for poles and wires will be investigated by the Board of Commissioners The proposition came up yesterday when a letter was read from the management requesting that the city enter a contract to exempt from liability the company where accidents happen to persons from the joint properties of the city and com pany.
 The question of a franchise came up In the letters of Capt. Romaine Boyd. city were inclined to doubt whether the Postal held formal franchise in Birmingham. The company pointed out that under the federal post roads acts the company would have a right to occupy such alleys, streets and avenues as needed In any city. However, the commissioners do not agree with this view. Captain Boyd in his communication to the commissioners said he had not thoroughly looked into the matter, but was unable up to this time to find any operating franchise of the company.
 It was decided to take immediate action upon the joint liability feature of tho proposition, and then to look into the franchise. It is also probable that every corporation in the city will be placed under the spotlight to ascertain their franchise rights in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers. In which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, were filed in the probate court Friday:
 s5362 50-Ardis Land company to Elliott Knight lots 1, and 3, block C, survey of Ardis Heights.
 s17o0-Sarah Ewart to Eugene Stanbery ct al, land situated in the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of sec tion 22 township 17, range west.
 sSOO-T. J. Bissett to Steve Mayfield ct al, lot 8. block 236. survey of Elyton Land company.
 s115a-J. R. Gardner to Frank Grill. lot and part of lot s, block l, survey of J. R. Gardner's addition to West End.
 $l250-Zerah E. Mccullough to H. w. Eggler, lot 12, block 8, survey of Bir- emingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
CITY MAY DISPENSE
 ITS OWN CHARITIES
Representative of Associated Charities to Appear Before the Con-
 mission Today

request was made yesterday by the Board of Commissioners that represen- tative of the Associated Charities appear before that body today to explain what disposition is made of a monthly appro- priation made to that association, and other facts In connection with the work.
 It is said the invitation was caused by request made to the commissioners yes- terday that full fare be provided by the city for some indigent person to leave Birmingham.
 Commissioners Lane and Weatherly concurred in extending the invitation for today's meeting.
 It has been suggested by President Exum and other officials that the city dis pense it's own charities. The represen- tative to appear before the commissioners today is expected to make satisfactory explanation of the request for full trans portation upon the occasion that brought forth the invitation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
ELEVATOR CABLE
 DID NOT BREAK E.. L. Brown Explains Acci- dent at BrOwn-Marx
 Building Monday

Eugene l.. Brown general manager of the Brown-Marx building, has returned to the city and yesterday made a formal | statement regarding the accident to one of the elevators in the building last Mon day night. He said:
 The idea seems to prevail that the ele- yator accident in the Brown Marx build ing was serious and was caused by the cables breaking and thereby allowing the car to fall several stories.
 "As matter of fact, the cables which, support the car did not break, neither did the car in reality fall There arel | t@o sets of cables used in operating these cars. One set is used only for the pur- pose of carrying the counterweights | (Which are used only to equaIze the| weight. and in no sense necessary for safety; the other for the purpose of lifting the car.
 The speed of the elevator is regulated by the machinery above, viz, the arma- ture, and this is set at so many revolu-' lions per minute Should this armature revolve faster than the speed for which it was wired it immediately becomes a generator and automatically stops the car. Consequently it is impossible for any of the cars in this building to run faster than the ordinary speed of travel unless the cables supporting them should break, and in that case the safety de- vice would immediately come in play and the car could not travel more than a few rect before it would be held fast.
 The current controlling the starting and stopping of the car is regulated by the care operator. by means of a con- troller. When the operator attempted to step on the sixth floor for some reason the controller did not close the current and the consequence was that the car de- scended at it's regular rate of speed and Instead of stopping on the ground floor went down to the rubber bumpers in the asement and jared tho tpSsseasers. ip.7 side. The sudden stopping of the over head drum snapped the weights from their regular groove of passage and of course made quite a noise when they reached bottom.
 'The glas globe in the roof of the car was not broken, and cup of ice water on the floor was not turned over. While I regret exceedingly this occurrence, there was no danger to life attached to it. The elevators in this building are the best that money can buy and are subjected to the most rigid inspection possible. Of course, l realize that things like this are naturally exaggerated thereby causing uneasness on the part of passengers. My greatest regret is that the occupants of this car were shocked and jared and naturally feel aggrieved over the mat ter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
5. |. SHOEMAKER
 MADE CO-RECE|VER
Atkinson Pleased With Se- lection of Man to Look
 After New York Office

The officials of the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic railroad announce the appointment of s. l.. Shoemaker as CO., receiver of that line with Harry M. At kinson. The new appointee succeeds the late 8. L. Parrott, whose death occurred in Atlanta some months ago.
 It Is announced thta with the selection of MT Shoemaker the properties of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic will have behind them one of the best-known men In New York financial circles, be- sides one of the ablest financiers In in dustrial enterprises
 He will maintain offices in New York, it is stated and this will enable MT At kinson to give his undivided attention to the management of the properties in Ala bama and Georgia. Heretofore MT. At kinson has been called to New York al most every 10 days to handle affairs at that end.
 The appointment of MT. Shoemaker follows the announcement that an addi- tional s2O0ooO worth of bonds have been
 issued by authority of the directors by the receiver.
 In announcing the appointment of his associate, MT. Atkinson makes the fol- lowing comment:
 Ills appointment will greatly strength en the situation. And it was my knowl- edge that such would be the case that caused me to give my hearty cooperation to the end of having MT. Shoemaker ap- pointed. I know him intimately, and we have been friends for number of years. and has the energy of steam engine, and Is master constructive builder.
 He is closely connected with H. c. Prick, and while in Pittsburg was In charge of the Prick coal and coke prop critics. He will be in New York, where he will be in close touch with all the f1nan- cial centers with whom it is necessary for the management of the road to have frequent conferences. This will leave me free to give my personal attention to the properties In Alabama and Georgia. My receivership has not left me free to do this heretofore He was selected and consented to serve solely for the good of the enterprise. He has the entire con- fdnce of all elements among the owners of the properties. I welcome him as an associate in the management of the busi- ness. With his assistance the properties will have the necessary backing to put them on their feet as conditions warrant.
 He will also greatly aid in securing the properties hearty support from their owners without which no enterprise can succeed.
 "He is a director of the American Tele- graph and Telephone company, American Car and Foundry company, General Elec- tric company, Western Electric com pany, Railway Steel Spring company, Manhattan Trust company and other well known companies. He has always been q constructor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
JAILED FOR PERJURY
Negroes Give Conflicting Testimc ny
 in Trials of Friends

Nose Lewis and Charles Watts, negroes, are in prison result of having se- cured the acauittal of two of their friends. They were arrested yesterday by Con stable M. w. Parsons on warrant sworn
 out before Judge Horace C. Wilkinson in the first division of the common pleas
 court charging perjury in the cases ot Dick Greer, charged with murder, anc
 Will Greer charged with assault with in, | tent to murder
 | Tn the trial of Dick Greer charged with
 murder the two negroes in question
 Nose Lewis and Charles Watts. made sworn statements which secured thu re- lease of the prisoner. The hearing was given about a week ago before Judge Ben ners. However, they implicated will Greer in a case of assault with intent to murder.
 When the trial of Will Greer was called, the two witnesses were again on hand in cure the acquittal of the prisoner they were led to make sworn statement which directly controverted their previous testimony.
 The discrepancy in their testimony on the separate occasions would have scarce ly been obvious but for the discernment of Henry King, clerk of tie court, who called the attention of the constable and several others who were present at both trails to the contradictions the witnesses had made.
 Thereupon the court was apprised of the alleged perjury of the two men, and warrants sworn out charging this of fense
 When the offenders were brought into the court room yesterday afternoon they betrayed the greatest embarrassment. They were told that their hond had been fixed in each instance at sS0O making q total of $500 for each.
 One of the offenders, Charles Watts, wishing to be certain that he had under stood the order of the court. asked Judge Wilkinson if he had said. $500 and when assured by the judge that such was the amount of bond, said, Well" judge. no buddy wont go dat much fer me. and I know I'll be in Jail til de judgment day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
CAPT. HUDSON WILL
 PREPARE FOR SHOOT

Capt Ban s. Hudson of Montgomery. who has been detailed as quartermaster with the rife team that will attend the shoot at the rifle range at Boyles next Monday, has arrived in the city for the purpose of establishing the camp near the range.
 Maj Cliff Price, assistant executive of fcer of the state rife shoot, accompanied Captain Hudson to the grounds to select the site to pitch the tent and erect the bichen, and make all the necessary ar engagements for the accommodation of the team which will arrive Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
WILL KEEP ORDER
 IN CITY'S PARKS
Lane Says Misbehavior Will Not Be Tolerated in the Public
 Resorts

It was announced yesterday that the rarks of Birmingham. would be carefully protected by members of the police de- partment hereafter when park concerts are being held. Complaint has been reg istered with the park commissioners, Commissioner Lane of the department of justice and other officials to the effect that proper consideration has not been shown the visitors to the parks in the past. Especially uncivil, it was claimed, has been the attitude of some persons at the night entertainments.
 Commissioner Lane says the utmost care will be exercised not only to pre- vent any misbehavior in the parks. but that all offenders will be brought to police headquarters and imprisoned.
 The park overseers who possess police powers have also been instructed to prop erly police the parks at all hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
OPPOSITION CLUBS
Dinner Will Be Given to Committee
 Next Tuesday Night

A young mems Saloon Opposition club at Woodlawn has been organized with the president; T. M. McGlathery, Otis Helm and Jesse M. Flynn, vice presidents; Prof R. A. Clayton, treasurer, and Judge H. c. Wilkerson. beat committeeman.
 Last night saloon opposition clubs were organized at Bessemer, Brighton and Jonesboro by Messrs. Beddow, Burr and Rice On Saturday night they will go to Warrior and Morris where clubs will be organized at those places.
 On Tuesday night at the Hillman hotel a dinner will be given to the members of the campaign committee of the op- positionists. At this gathering plans for the coming campaign will be discussed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
JUDGE BLACKS VACATION
Will Be Gone During August and Will
 Visit Pacific Coast

Judge Hugo l.. Black of the police court will take his vacation during the month of August. He will leave here on the first of the month and will go all the way to the Pacific coast He will resume his duties on the police court bench on Sep tember 1.
 It is understood that there have al- ready been number of applications for the position during August, but Judge Lane has not yet made any announce ment regarding Judge Blacks substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

Rebecca Williams filed suit in tha circuit court for 5000 damages against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged abusive treatment received by. the plaintiff at the hands of an agent of the defendant while she was passenger on one of the street cars of the company.
 Lester Smith filed suit for $500 dam ages in the circuit court against the Pratt Consolidated Coal company for alleged assault and battery committed on the plaintiff by an agent of the defendant while the plaintiff was in the employ of the company.
 Mrs. s. E. Sisson filed suit for s1o,- GOO damages in the circuit court against the Birmingham Water Works company for alleged failure to supply water that had been paid for by con tract.
 Suit for $15,000 damages was filed in the city court by w. H. Bason against the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company for alleged personal injuries to the plaintiff and damage to an automobile which was struck by q train at Argo crossing.
 Suit for $500 damages was filed in the city court by W. F. Kelly against the Harris Transfer company for all legged brea oh of agreement whereby the defendant was not to have engaged in the transfer and warehouse busi- ness.
 Will Jackson. charged with burglary and grand larceny for having entered freight car, was given preliminary hearing before Judge H. B. Abernethy in the second division of the common pleas court yesterday and bound over to the grand jury on $500 bond. Ennis Davis charged with assault with in tent to murder, was discharged in this division of the court; also Nose Jack son, charged with burglary and grand larceny. Henry Mitchell, charged with burglary and grand larceny, was bound eve rto the grand jury on $500 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
Camp Hardee Meeting Today

A regular semi monthly meeting of Camp Hardee will be held this after noon at o'clock In the Chamber of Commerce auditorium for the consider ation of several important matters to come before the members of the camp. All of the veterans have been urgently requested to attend because of the fact that the reports of the various com mittees will be read to the meeting showing the progress made in the plans of Camp Hardee's barbecue to be held at Avondale park on July 22, and of the picnic to be held at the same place by the veterans of Jefferson coun- ty on August 26, by way of celebra- tion of their annual reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
J. w. WHITE RESIGNS
J. A. Pride Will Become Industrial
 Agent for Seaboard Air Line

Announcement was made here yesterday that J. w. White, for several years in- dustrial agent for the Seaboard Air Line railroad. had rendered his resignation, eff fective August l. Hc will become traffic manager of the International Agricultura corporation.
 The successor to MT. White will be J A Pride, assistant general freight agent for the Seaboard. with offices in Atlanta The latter goes to Norfolk for headouar- ters, while S. T. Stringfelow, commer- tcial agent at Richmond will go to Allan. ia to succeed to the post of assistant gen. erai freight agent
 The entire list of changes and promo tipns is effective August 1.
 The retiring official MT. White. is well known in Birmingham. As industrial agent he has secured some few indus tries for this immediate territory and has always manifested 6 friendly interest ir Birmingham He is considered one oi the most capable industrial commissioners on the Atlantic seaboard
 The changes will not affect Birmingham in any way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
President Taft's Letter
" The White House,

Washington, July ', 1911
 Gentlemen: l am in receipt of series of recommendations to the repub- ,ican party of Alabama as to the course to be taken with respect to the meetings of the state executive committee and the calling of state, district and county con- ventions, which from your agreement E assume to be in the interests of the party Of the state, and therefore express my pleasure at your agreement in the same. In the course of the administration of those departments of government which have local appointments to make in Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
Both Claim Victory
St. Mary's Services Tomorrow

Sunday services at St Mary's-on-the Highlands are now conducted every sun day morning at 10 o'clock and in the ab- sence of the Rev. w. N. Ciaybrook morn ing prayer will be conducted by the Rev. Carl Henchel. rector of All Saints parish Holy communion will be celebrated at 7:3O a. m.