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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Underwood and Grubb

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 In keeping MT. Underwood's name. be- fore the American public as Alabama S first and last choice for the presidential nomination, and in sheering off from any second choice entanglements, you have performed a real service for the south, for Alabama, and particularly for the dem- ocratc party. Largely as a result of your efforts, Alabama will have a strictly Un- derwood delegation in the next nation al convention. With a convention di- vided as this one is likely to be, and with every probability pointing to un- dcrwood as the compromise candidate, it would be insane folly for Alabama to throw away an opportunity she may never have again. -s.
 The death of Judge Harlan has left a vacancy on the supreme court bench that may be filled by an Alabamian. There are many Alabamians who would worthi- ly grace this high position, but in my opinion. Judge William l. Grubb of your city, has a little bit better chance than any one else in our state to get the ap- pointment His age, temperament and superb ability make him eminently eligi- ble for the position. A native of Ohio and an alumnus of Yale, coupled with his acknowledged fitness for the place, are facts that would appeal to President Taft in peculiarly effective way. Let The Age-Herald and Alabama's bar join in presenting Judge Grubb's name to the President, and thus aid in adding an- other honor to another adopted son of Alabama. Yours truly.
 HENRY c. WHITE.
 Centreville, october 16, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
TWO GIANT FRISCO
 ENGINES ARRIVE Great Machines Will Pull Coal Trains Over MOun-
 tain District

Two Mallett engines, the largest ever manufactured, arrived in Birmingham yesterday. They will be used by the Frisco lines between this city, Carbon in railroad terms as turn around trips The engines will pull enor- nous loads of coal and other com modities over the hilly places on the southeastern division of the line to be later delivered to the smaller type freight engines.
 The two Mallett engines assigned to this division are two of the seven ordered by the Frisco lines for heavy mountain work. The first one, No 20o4." arrived at the Ninth avenue yards yesterday afternoon at o'clock The arrival of the engine had been widely published and when 1t steamed up a large gathering of railroad offi- cials was there to inspect the new locomotive.
 The other engine, "No. 2005." reached Birmingham a few hours later and is now in operation.
 The new engines are 95 feet inches in length and are 15 feet inches high They will Serve to reduce opera ting expenses here by reason of their great CT hauling capacity. This will decrease the number of freight trains operated and prove economical.
 The engines were manufa cured in Schnectady, N. Y work having start ed on them in October, 1910 The hign pressure cylinders are 245a by 90 inches while the low pressure cylinders are 39 by 20 inches.
 The weight of the giant locomotives on trucks is 25,5OO pounds weight on drivers, 1000 pounds weight on traii- CTS. 32,5Oo pounds; weight on engine, 41S.000 pounds; weight on tenders, 1e1,- pounds, while the fire box length is feet 6 inches with a width of 10 feet. The grate area Is 75 square feet being the largest of any type of steam engine constructed.
 The heating surface in the fire box is $50 square feet and the heating sur face of the tubes is 1850 square feet, making a total of 5200 square feet of heating surface. The giant locomo- tive has a drawing effort of 100000 pounds on a simple effort, while at compound effort the drawing effort is S3.500 pounds The adhesion to tracks is placed al 90,000 pounds.
 The water tank attached will hola 5000 gallons of water, while Is tons of steam coal will find plenty of room on the engine. The boiler tubes are 24 feet and inch long.
 The Frisco line officials looked over the new engines yesterday when they arrived and while the operation of the new engines will be an experiment. they tackled the proposition at once and will haul an immense train of coal for a trial within q day or two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
Soul Kiss"

Much was promised for the soul Kiss appearing at. the Bijou at pop ular prices for the first time and 1t has in every way fulfilled those prom ises as to the size of the company. the cleverness of the principals, the beauty of the chorus, the pretty eos tunes and effectiveness of the scenery. The people of Birmingham are certain ly taking to this attraction and the Bijou is well filled at every perform ance. The play is not too naughty and it is so well and cleverly played tha the naughtiness is lost sight of in the artistic rendition of song and dance, There are matinees Thursday and Sal urday and performances every night this week. Next week comes The Stampede"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
TIDEWATER SEEKING
 POWER PLANT SITE
New Company Has Not Yet Selected LOcatiOn-Will Be Erected
 on Unit System

Tie Tidewater company will begin to erect shortly a power plant for the generation of electric power with which to operate the street cars on the nev street car line. now fast nearing compile ticn. ..
 It is said the company has looked over thlee or four sites for the power plant, all of which available, but that no particular one has yet been decided upon The powerhouse to supply the new line with current will be erected on the unit system it is said, the first building being to meet the present demands, while other units will be added as the business grows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Chorus Lady"

George Ade is not the only ink sling CT of stage language. There is James Forbes, who equals him at writing the idiom of Toughland and excels at util- izing it in a play. His The Chorus Lady" which comes to the Jefferson
 theatre tomorrow ma tinee and night, is full length play as emotional as Mrs. Fiske or Mrs. Carter, but with fluent diction still defiant of the dictionaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
CONFERENCES HELD ON INVESTIGATION SET FOR TOMORROW Birmingham Men Met Gov. O'Neal at the Capitol
 Yesterday ROOMS ENGAGED
 FOR THE HEARING Evins Reached City Last Night. Rules Agreed Upon in Mont
 gomery to Govern the
 Hearing
RULES AGREED UPON
 FOR INNESTIGAT


 C Montgomery, October 17.--(Spe- {, eial)-Attorney General Robert C.
 Q Brickell and R. B. Evins, appointed
 6 by Gov Emmet O'Neal to make Q an investigation is the charges in . connection with the Alamo Gas and
 z Oil companly, this afternoon drew . up rules governing this investiga-
 2 tion These rules were given out 9 tonight by Attorney General Brick 9 ell.
 . The first rule sets forth the 2 fact that the investigation will be . held in Rooms 22S-229 of the Mor- 2 ris hotel in Birmingham, commence , ing at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, . October 19. The second rule sets
 2 forth that the investigation will be 2 confined to the issue made by the 9 governor to the officials implicated 3 in the charges and that the inves- . tigation will hinge upon whether 3 or not these officials improperly 9 sought to influence applicants or 9 prospective applicants for the li- 2 cense in Jefferson county to pur- 3 chase stock in the Alamo Gas and . Oil company.
 C The third and fourth rules set 9 forth that the hearing would be 9 conducted in the presence of the
 3 officials interested and that the Q hours of the investigation will be 9 fixed at the opening session.
 9 MT Evins left for Birmingham 9 tonight on the 9 o'clock train and Q Attorney General Brickell will
 Q leave tomorrow afternoon. All 2 persons having any knowledge of 2 the matters to be investigated are c urged to present themselves in . order that they may be examined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
EXCISE COMMISSION
Meet TOday-Believed Will Grant
 University Club License

The excise commissioners will meet this morning and 1t is believed that the University club will be granted a retail liquor license. Such is the general opinion among officials of the city hall The commissioners are expected to set tie many club license petitions today.
 No meeting was held yesterday. Com missioner Wilkinson was the only of ficial at the city hall. MT. Agee and MT. Moore did not attend the sched- uled session and 1t was passed by Mr. Wilkinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
II. s. Marine Band

There is steady demand for tick cts for the United States Marine bani concerts at >the Jefferson theatre next Irriday--matinee and night. This fa nous band. ranks first among all the brass and reed organizations and on it's southern tour it has been drawing packed houses. The Jefferson will De filled at bot hperformances Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18

The. negotia tions between the city and the Bell Telephone company look ing to a namicable adjustment of the telephone rate application probably will be resumed today. Just as the city was on the verge of preciptating a legal war against the Bell company the negotiations were abondoned while Commissioner Lane went to French Lick Springs
 The general impression is that Pres- ident EXum and Commissioner Lane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
THE LAy-FOS WAY

If you had a medicine that would strengthen the liver, the stomach. the Kidneys and the bowels, and at the same time make you strong with sys- tefnic tonic don't you believe you would soon be we'll?
 That's "The Lax-f'os Way
 We ask you to buy the first bottle on the money back plan. and you will ask your druggist to sell you the sec ond
 It keeps your whole insides right.
 There is nothing else made like Lax Eos.
 Remember the name--LAX-FOS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
CITY WILL REMODEL
 LIGHTING SYSTEM
Certain Street and Park Lights to Be Changed From Old Style to
 Tungsten Globes

A plan of substituting tungsten electric lights for the old style, conceived by Com missioner Weatherly, will save the city sl500 per year, it is estimated. The sys- tenn of lights has been rearranged to make room for the new lights. The distribution as agreed upon follows;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
FIGHTING THE TURKS

Several prominent Italians met yes terday in a down town restaurant. Naturally the conversation drifted to the war situation in and about the Med iterranean sea.
 The concensus of opinion was that the war would be of brief duration and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
Card of ,Ellnka

To all those who so kindly admins tered to us during the recent illness and death of our little son, George. we de- sire to extend our heartfelt thanks We are deeply grateful for their many thoughtful attentions and will ever re- member the acts of devotion of these good friends.
 MIR. AND MRS. L. E. BODY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
Rains Damage Cotton

Huntsville, october 17-(Specal)- )-Re- ports from the country indicate that the damage to cotton resulting from the in cessant rains of the last 36 hours will be considerable A great deal of cotton, It is said, has been beaten out of the bolls and ruined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
RATE NEGOTIATIONS
 PROBABLY BE RESUMED TODAY

for the city, and !. T. Stokely and D. F. Turnbull, for the company, will get together and adjust the rates in ac- eordance with the best information be- fore them.
 It is said the four officials rec ognize the possibility of business dis aster if the matter is allowed to daily along much further. The friendly ne- gotiations so far have accomplished more, it is said, than any other fea- ture of the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
McCOrd Alone Broke Silence

Since the issuance of the statement of oe held in Birmingham October 19, silence as 8. rule has been maintained by all con cerned. The single card which has been printed since that date was that of Leon McCord, in which objection was stated to the method to be pursued in investiga- tiou of the rumors, and in which cer- tain sensational references were made to ether matters which the writer thought should also be investigated. But interest throughout the state has been at fever neat. and the outcome is awaited as anX- iously as would be the result of an elec- lion or news of the birth of a prince.
 E. B. Evins of Greensboro will preside at the investigation. and the Attorney General will be on hand to lend him as- sistance. It is understood that neither of the gentlemen alleged to have been connected with the sales of stock will be represented by attorney. The investisa- tion will occur very near the scene of tue alleged sales it being understood that the reported transactions occurred in room 2l5.
 Opinion as to the outcome is divided, many believing that sensational disclos- ures will result and others that the en- tire matter will end as a bubble. There seems to be desire on the part of all concerned that the investigation be thor ough and that the rumors be probed to their very vitals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
Mrs. Tennie Brazier Dies

Huntsville. october l7.-tSpecial.)-Mrs Tennie Frazier died today at her homo or Mckinley avenue after brief illness, aged 35 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
Rumors of Long Standing

The rumors which induced the governor to order the investigation began their circulation towards the conclusion of ana
 immediately following the local option election in Jefferson county, it being re- ported that certain officials of the O'Neal adminstra ton had sold a large amodnt of stock in the Alamo Gas and oil com pany to candidates for positions on the excise commission, and to those Who de- sired to obtain licenses to retail liquor. Furthermore, the rumors were to the cf- feet that the purchasers of the stock Of the Alamo Gas and Oil company men assured that they would be the success full applicants for the favors which they desired.
 After superficial investigation of the rumors, Governor O'Neal notified r. G. Bowman, back tax commissioner of Jef- ferson county, J. G. Oakley president of the convict board, Leon McCord associate railroad commission and pr. F. T. Fields physician of state mines; that they were connected through these rumors with the alleged deals. Governor ONeal stated in letters to the officials that he proposed to call an investigation, and each agreed to cooperate with the chief executive in either proving the rumors or establish ing their falsity,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-18
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

In preparation for the probe of the Alamo gas stock rumors, both sides to the controversy were busy yester- day In Montgomery there occurred q consultation between Governor O'Neal, R. B. Evins, his legal adviser; R. c. Brickell, attorney general; Lee Cowart, immigration commissioner; w. c. Agee and Sydenham Moore, members of the Birmingham excise commission. Leon McCord, associate railroad commissions CT; F. G. Bowman, back tax commits sioner of Jefferson county, and pr E. T. Fields, state mine physician, each of whom is concerned in the proposed inyestiga tion, were together in Biz 
 It is understood that everybody is ready for the hearing. Two rooms of the Morris hotel, 21S and 219, have been engaged, and today will be ar ranged suitably for the hearing.
 It is understood that the hearing will be begun at 10 o'clock
 Although it is understood that cer tain efforts have been made by per sons in the confidence of the governor to procure testimony tending to prove that the rumors concerning the alleged in gas stock are founded in truth and that the officials whose alleged connection with those deals have taken action in order that the rumors may be stamped as false, noth- ing of a tangible character has devel- oped since The Age-Herald, 10 days a go, announced the fact that the in- vestigation will occur.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-15
ARRIVES WITH NEWS
OF TERRIFIC STORM
he STEAMER Benito Juarez
Reaches San Diego After Be-
ing Buffeted by Wind.
BY Associated press

BY Associated Press
San DIEGO. Cal. Oct l4-Six dag
ia'e and bringing news OF the terrible
storm last week OF the west coast OF
MEXICO. The steamer Bcnito Juarez Can
.dih Francisco Miranda. arrived In San
pieso today from ManzanIlo I'm route
rom Manzanillo he sighted n derelict
schooner ashore at San Jose de Cabo.
dnother three e-mastcr floating n derelict
upon tne sea. the Pacliic mall steamer san
,ose @ WIN her decks swept clean and dis
conF s,gnaIs hyine and the big AmerI-
car, hawaiian steamer Nevadan disabled
ne Juhrez had scarcely left ManZanillo
Mhen th@ hrst signs OF the storm were
apparent sd a,r Captain Miranda ran his yes
OF San Bias. He remained there for two
nsys InsSy and then started back to ManSan-
After leaving he met the steamer San
Jose. too far distant 10 speak, but still
close enough TO see that the big vessel
had oeen badly battered, her masthead
carrying a distress signal
Scarcely had he arrived at ManzaniIlo
when the American Hawaiian steamer
Nevadan. Captain Wright, put into the
por,, mex steering gear out of commission
ana portion OF her upper deck dam
When Captain Miranda was In Iongl-
tnde llo-l3 west, latitude 23-l5 north.
he sighted dcrelict three-masted vessel
,ho - sISh OF n'e on Doaro, He Is OF
thc opinion that 81 was an American
lumber schooner out Of Cuaylnas
Al Cape Falsa he found another three
masted American schooner. The vessel
was painted green and was lying on her
size on the beach. The American cap
tain. his wife and the crew had been
saved. They were camping on the beach
and signalled Ia the Juarcz as the
steamer was passing that they had food
and were then arranging TO bs taken 10
a nearby town.
Al San jose de Cabo the entire sugar
cane crop was destroyed by tho terrific
wind and great suffering probably will
follow. The residents OF that section for
the most part depend entirely on the cane
crop for subsistence.
Magdalena bay also suffered. Three
large stone warehouses on the shores Of
the bay were wrecked and their contents
swept broadcast. Captain Miranda could
not learu whether OF not any lives had
been lost
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-15
By Associated Press.

BY Associated PT"ss'
LOS ANGELES. Oct III never
Injured her in my life" said Ortie Nc
Manipal today when told OF the SUI;
for divorce on an allegation OF cruelty
brought by his wife In Chicago
NI always loved my wife. gave
her all my money and took the best
care OF her I could.
@ - II do not know what I will do, or
con do - he replied. ~ can { 60 back
70 Chicago TO fight it. | am utterly
taken aback by it, and | don I know
what is 10 be done.
To McManigal the affair appeared
to be one more evidence 'nst ms WIG
had "turned against him.
She's for the defense now, hf
said. -sShe's willing 10 sacrifice me.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-15
MEETING INTENDED
TO BOOM LA TOILETTE
Leased Wire TO The Tribune.

BY Leased Wle % The Tribune.
CHICAGO, oct. 14.-The progressive
Republican conference which meets In
Chicago Monday. Is an out and out La
Toilette movement designed 10 devise
ways and means 10 control The Kepubl
can national convention for the nomina :
ton OF the Wisconsin senator for presi-
dent This was declared today by Walter
d Houscr. manager or the progressive
Republican campaign, who arrived as the
advance guard OF the gathering.
The eunequivocal statement cleared UP
reports emanating from tho Illinois Pro-
pressivc league about the meeting be-
ing merely conference TO discuss prin-
cIplea
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-15
Kidney Trouble, Weak Back.

Mr.. NJ. Broderick, l06 East A6th ST.
Chicago, H.. writes: 81 have been
suffering from weak back and kid
ney trouble for some time and have
been able to find relief only through
the use of Peruua. During the winter
season ! usually keep a bottle OF yonr
medicine in the house. and by taking a
dose az night ] am feeling fine The next
morning.
'|Some OF my friends assure me that
Peruna is equally as good for their va.
rious ailments, but | do know that for
kidney trouble and suffering from a
weak back ii has no equal.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-15
M R. WALSH IS
/ GRANTED PAROLE
:tago Financier Released
hon Bankers Row" at
|Lsavenwortl1 Prison.
les TO FORMER HOME
bnsr Has Served One
slr, Eight Months and 20
/ DAYS of Sentence.
Aatcd HPcss.

,.odatcd Press.
WENTWORTH, Kan. Oct. Ia
t,.r from Washington, Parollng
fio' fip Walsh the former Chicago
% I'd railway president. was re-
! a. the federal penitcnt,ary here
.n;ng, The prisoner immediate
."ap Preparations for the start
4 w,l.h up to the lime or his pa
= a served one year, eight months
,reuty,si1 days of his five years
e,der Of parole arrived from
ZION this morning. When told
was TO be released the prisoner
= showel his pleasure. Later 1T
.,rounccd that the eX-bankcr S son
1, syiye from Chicago during the
mi that the start for home prob
rould be made late this afternoon.
Many Asked Parole.
Walsh went before the parole
4 here on September 26 last and
,rted his petition for release, The
4 also heard the petitions OF q
4 oiber OK. bankers. besides those
'ftg prisoners serving sentences for
.os crimes.
|-rident Lndow and the other mem
n the board made their secret
|,sions in the cases a few days la
I'M September 80 Mr., Lalow went
IA submit his report 10 Mr.. Wick
a. He would divulge none Of the
Ia proceedings, except TO say that
'r,aimcnt given Walsh was exactly
rme as that accorded the other
||bners.
,l,h went back to work al his desk
4 newspaper clipping bureau. 1t
hated that Walsh had improved
mi from the time he knew def
a that he was to have an oppor-
q 10 present his petition.
|a spirit he maintained until his
n TODAY, Despite his age, he per-
"a his prison duties TO the last IN
.trful mood.
Parole Came by Telegraph,
D order to parole was received by
rzph irum Attorney General Wick
y. Walsh was Immediately sum
y into Warden McClauGhrey's of
1nd told of the favorable finding.
ns overjoyed aud although he said
. the smile that wreathed his face
plainly Of his great happiness.
Arrangement had been made to
de clothing for the paroIed man.
thonght that Richard Walsh. his
y bringing some. In case the son
70 do this, the former banker
lbly will leave here wearing regu-
suit of prison clothing, as is Gus.
b in the case of all prisoners
Ing the prison.