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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
.H|GDON PREPARES
 ID GIVE UP OFFICE Will Welcome McAdory Next
 Monday CLEANUP IS IN PROGRESS Genial County Executive Is Doing His Best to Make Things Pleasant for His Successor-Four-Ye
 Term Closes
CLEANUP IS IN PROGRESS

There was a decided hustle around the sheriff's office yesterday when Sheriff Higdon began his preparations to hand over the keys of the county" to Walter K. McAdory next Monday morning Sheriff Higdon Is disposing of all accum- ulated papers that have no value and of whisky that has collected in the of- flee to be used in cases for violating the phohibition law. The liquor destroyed was the evidence in cases that have been nolle pressed and where the de- fendants have been acquitted or fined
 On next Monday morning Sheriff Hig- don will assemble his men in the office that has been his for the past four years and make them a short talk He will thank them for the faithful and efficient service they have given him during the four years of his term. He will assure each man of his best wishes for his fu- ture success, and assure Sheriff Mo- Adory of his cooperation in all manner possible. He will wish for him a suc- cessful and pleasing term of office He will then formally turn over the keys oA N'S NoNhey eO k'hCii III NhS<AdoIy anu declare him the guardian of the peace of Jefferson county
 Sheriff McAdory will also have all his deputies assembled and will make a short talk to them, outlining their duties and what he expects from them. He will thank Colonel Higdon and take the oath of office as sheriff of the county of Jefferson
 It is quite a task to take over the en- tire management of the sheriffs office at once and the deputies of Colonel Hig- don have been initiating the new men into their duties for the past few days A very neat illustration of the methods of Colonel Higdon was given yesterday morning when about 60 instanter sub poenas for jury duty were returned from the criminal court, all of them to be served and the jurors in court by 2 o'clock. The task was accomplished with Chief Clerk Metcalfe looking on.
 Sheriff Higdon took the oath of office on January 14. 190 He will surrender his office on January 1e. 1911. Owing to the fact that 1908 was leap year Colonel Higdon lacked but one day of serving the entire four years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
LOCAL BANKS HAVE
 MEETINGS TODAY
BIrmi gham institutions Have Been Ex- ceptionally Prosperous During Past
 Year and Seem Well Pleased

The annual meeting of the various banks of this city will be held today after banking hours. At the meetings officers will be elected as well as di- retors for the ensuing year. All the elections will be routine.
 During the year just passed the banks in Birmingham have shown re- markable growth. The First National bank during the year issued pros pectus of an increase in capital which was agreed upon and that bank is now among the leading financial in stitutions of the entire south. The cap itaI has been increased to 31,500,000, with surplus of something like the same amount. In addition to making this increase the First National dur ing the past year purchased the build ing now occupied by 1t at a cost of $1.0O0.0O0 prior to the death of the late William H. Woodward Extensive interior Improvements have been made.
 The Traders National bank the Com mercial State bank and others have prospered, made changes and have gone ahead rapidly.
 The most interesting move by the Peoples Saving bank and Trust com pany has been its arrangement of permanent home in the First National Bank building. This has involved the expenditure of S25,000, and will be among the handsome est in the city when it Is finished and occupied.
 Among the most progressive young banks here is the Merchants and Me chanics Savings Bank and Trust com pany. It is about 20 months old and published statements prove 1t to have grown faster than any bank ever or ganized here.
 The American Trust and the Bir- ningham Trust have coi lii , forward. The two institutions are of ..cereo by popular capable men or tnIs city who have lent every energy to build up Birmingham and their places of banking.
 It Is currently rumored that during the present year phenomenal strides will be made by Webb Crawford's bank and others here. During the year tn Bank of Ensley. owned by Erskine Ramsay and G. B. Mccormack, has been brought into the city, making the last acquisition to Birmingham's banks That institution has grown wonder fully and has strong hold here.
 The meetings today will therefore be stockn oiders. Everything looks fine for the year and they are all well pleased with prevailing conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
START TIDIWATBR
 WORK ON MARCH 1
PRESIDENT DEWBERRY STATES THAT ALL IS NOW IN READINESS FOR BEGINNING OF ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION ON THAT DATE

That ground will be broken for the con March 1 or sooner, and that the trouble in securing a local franchise accounts for the delay thus far, was the statement of President J. M. Dewberry, who re- turned to Birmingham yesterday
 It will be recalled that prior announce ment in reference to the Tidewater break ing ground was given out here some time ago. A date earlier than March 1 was set, but the hold-up in getting the fran chise through the council delayed matters elsewhere
 MT. Dewberry, in talking of his plans yesterday, said the franchise secured from the council at Bessemer. stipulates that ground must be broken and work must commence there by March 1. Under the local franchise, he said, the time is only 90 days later.
 We will surely begin by March i. If not earlier,' said MT. Dewberry yester- day. T have advices today from New York which are to the effect that all financial arrangements with the contrac- tors are about completed and that the shovels and other equipment will be on the ground very SOON. The firm that has been employed to build our line be- tween East Lake and Bessemer is one of the greatest contracting firms in Amer lea. We are not ready to announce the name of the company yet. but when we do every vestige of doubt that our prom ises will be carried out fully will be re- moved.
 "The Tidewater line is a valuable propo- sition to everyone who is backing us and our railroad will be constructed just as we have promised the city of Birming- ham. can see nothing in the way now to prevent active work and will be inn mensely pleased when we can announce that actual work of construction has be- gun. We have been playing above board with the city and intend to make every promise literally true'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
Doctors Best Formula Breaks Severest Cold In . Day and Cures Any Durable Cough

This has been published here for several winters and has proven the quickest and most reliable formula ob- ounces of Glycerine and half an ounce of Concentrated Pine compound. Then get half pint of .good whiskey and put the other two ingredients into it.. Shake 1t well and take one to two tea spoonfuls after each meal and at bed time. Smaller doses to children accord ing to age. Be sure to get only the genuine (Globe) Concentrated Pine. Each half ounce. bottle comes in a seal ed tin screw top case. Any druggist has 1t on hand or will quickly get it from 1t. Don't experiment with preparations because of cheapness. It don't pay to fool with bad cold. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10

Tony Pera, an Italian, was arrested yesterday afternoon at 2:40 o'clock by Officer V. Vella. charged with blowing up the home of Frank DiSesu, Fifth ave- hue and Twenty-eighth street, North, early Sunday morning. Pera was arrest ed at Seventh avenue and Twenty sixth street by Officer vella, who had been waiting for him all day.
 From information obtained yesterday it seems that Miss Felice DiSesu suspect ed Pera and gave the officers descrip- tion of him. Detectives Wren and Sigs- bee watched the Terminal station yester- day to prevent his escape by train, and Officer Vella lay in wait for the Italian. Pera walked in yesterday afternoon a little after o'clock and was promptly arrested by Vella.
 According to information in the hands of the detectives there were two men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
PARTNERS ADMITTED
 IN WELL KNOWN FIRM

It was given out yesterday that Nor timer M. Baldwin. I. c. Leadbeater, Charles E. Rice and Josn S. Stone, the well known attorneys who have been associated with the- law firm of Till man, Bradley & Morrow. have been admitted into the firm as partners.
 The following announcement Is is- sued by the firm: "Messrs. John P. Till man, Lee C. Bradley and Hugh Morrow announce that Messrs. Mortimer M. Baldwin. l.. c. Leadbeater, Charles F. Rice and John s. Stone, who have been associated with Tillman, Bradley & Morrow, attorneys at law. have been admitted into the firm as partners. Messrs. David s. Anedrson. E. L. All and Frank M. Dommick will be asso- ciated with the firm. There will be no change in the firm name"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
ITALIAN DYNAMITES HOME OF SWEETHEART WHEN SHE
 DECLINES HIS PROPOSAL

implicated in the attempt to kill Miss DiSesu, and the officers are on the look out for the other man. It Is confidently expected that he will be captured before morning.
 The attempt to kill Miss DiSesu brings to light an unusual love story It seems that Pera had been in love with her for some time previous to the attempt to kill her. He proposed and she refused him. He is said to have become very angry and to have stated that unless she mar ried him he would kill her. The attempt to dynamite the house followed.
 Pera speaks little English and at the police station last night refused to make any statement except "I didn't do it' The officers are In wait for the other man implicated in the dynamiting, and it is thought that he will be under arrest in a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
MONTHLY REPORT OF
 CHARITY WORKERS
MUCH SUFFERING RELIEVED BY ACTIVITY OF ASSOCIATED CHAR ITIEs DURING CHRISTMAS HOLI- DAYS AND REGENT COLD SPELL

The December report of Secretary w.. M McGratfi of the Associated Charities which was issued yesterday sho great activity of the organization dur ing the Christmas holidays and the cold season. The field workers aid ed in 175 cases and obtained employ ment for IT.
 The greatest amount of distress dur ing the month was from lack of em- ployment, 54 applications being filed for that cause, while sickness was a close second with 5S cases. In giving coal, lodging, food and clothing the workers were kept busy While 16 asked for transportation out of the city 1t was granted to only five, as the others were not found deserving.
 The report follows:
 . Applica tions for relief: Total, ITO; resident single men. g. resident Single women, 15 ;nine fesiderssr sin z. slrneil, A i Families: No. adults in faMilies, 174; No children over IA. 31; No. children under 14. 222.
 Cases: New. ss. carried over, 4s; re- opened, Il; closed, Il: current Janu- ary, s2.
 Applications reported by: Local so- cieties, s. societies in other cities, 5; mayors office, 10; police, O; probate judge, 8; citizens in person, IT; citi- gems by phone, 33; in person, 91.
 Causes of distress: Sickness. 53; de- sertion, IA; old age, IF; widowhood, 12; accident 5; lack of employment 64; requests for information, 3 re- quests for home, 1; improper home, g. fictitious. 3; mistreatment, 2; incapac- ity, 8; death, 9; total, ITO.
 Families helped in: Work, IT; food, 42; clothing, G. shoes, 4 rent, milk and eggs. 1 medical attention, '; bur 1als, 1; medicine, g. coal, IS; lodging, 15; moving to better quarters, 5; bath, ]; storage. 1; transportation, 4 advice, ?; sent to institutions. G.; telegrams sent, s. teIegrams received, 6; let ters sent, 19; letters received, 13; total. IFS.
 Employment: Permanent work ob- tained. men, 8: permanent work ob- tained. women, 8; permanent work ob- tained, girls over IA, 1; temporary work obtained, men, 5; temporary work obtained. women, O; total, 17.
 Field work: Relief given, 175; calls, 924.
 Applications for transportation: Six teen; granted, 5; refused, II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
ANOTHER LETTER IN
 POISONING CASE
THIS TIME THE WRITER SAID WOM- AN WHO DID IT WAS DRESSED IN BLACK AND WAS LEAVING THE CITY

Sheriff Higdon received a letter .yester- day from man who signed himself "A R. e. in regard to the mysterious poison ing of Guy R. Coleman and Stephen H. Strickland some time ago, bearing the in- formation that the woman who sent the poison would leave Birmingham yester- day on the Queen and Crescent train north after having had all the fun she wanted with the two detectives
 In spite of the fact that Sheriff Higdon. attached little importance to the letter he had deputies watching all outbound trains yesterday. but failed to find any thing to bear out the statement of the letter, which said the woman would be dressed in black. The sheriff regards the letter as a hoax that was sent by a crank who desired some notoriety.
 The letter Is written on the back of a railroad circular and was printed by hand, showing that the person who wrote 1t desired to disguise his handwriting. The letter was mailed at the postoffice Sun day afternoon at about 2:30 o'clock, ar irving at the sheriff's office in the morn ing mail.
 The letter in full is as follows:
 Sunday.
 Dear MT. Higdon: If you want to get the one that killed Coleman and the other man. she is going to take a train on the Q. & C. Monday for the north Said she had had all the fun out of those ? detectives she wanted to- She will be dressed in black. I am a man and a friend to her. A. R. C."
 Coroner Brasher will complete the in quest into the death of the two men which was begun last Wednesday. to- morrow Seven witnesses will be exam ined and it is possible that a warrant will follow the conclusoin of the inquest, al- though it is not regarded as probable.
 The city detectives working on the case made no comment on the letter received by Sheriff Higdon when told of 1t yes terday. They regarded the letter as spu- rious, as did the sheriff.
 The detectives stated last night that while they had unearthed some good cir evidence during the past week as yet they had nothing definite enough to make an arrest. What may develop at the coroner's inquest is a matter of much speculation among those interested in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10

Birmingham economically and well. am for any measure which will tend to place Birmingham before the country in a progressive light.
 "My idea of the administration of any business is that it should be business" said Otto Marx. And there is no argu- ment in favor of anything being properly managed where there are "A or more heads to that one concern
 "The city of Birmingham should not be isolated from strict business management and on that account should be placed un- der commission form of government.
 "In addition to every rule of business, the legislature should not refuse this measure to Birmingham, because the peo- pie have overwhelmingly voted for it.
 There is no sane man who will charge the city officers with a lack of duty, for we all believe they have done the best they could acting in a body. However. they should not be adverse to permitting lesser number to discharge these du- ties, If their patriotism is consistent. They occupy their positions only from a pa- triotic standpoint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
New Taxicab Company

cab and Touring Car company has been filed in the office of the probate court. The company will conduct a taxicab and automobile livery business, including the running of a livery garage, and the prin- cipal office will be located in Birming- ham. The authorized and paid in capi- tai. with which they will begin business is s2O0O The officers of the company are D. R. Minhennett, president; c. c. Jones. vice president and c. H. McLin secretary end treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 John Tompkins of Montgomery to Miss Henrietta Bawmaster.
 J. Fl. Davis of Ensley to Mrs. Sarah Fairburn.
 Thomas Batson of Leeds to Miss Mary Etta Smith.
 H. M. Isbell of Leeds to Mrs. Retta Stewart.
 J. P. Webler of Cody, Wyo., to Miss Cecilia Duffner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
Want Reward Increased

Sheriff Higdon is in receipt of a petition from the residents of Oak Grove request ing that he ask the governor to offer an additional reward of s100 for the arrest of the slayers of Deputy Sheriff D. O. Battle. who was shot to death by Joe Laird at Oak Grove December 24 The sheriff has offered .. reward of $loo for the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
SANITARY MEN ARE
 HAVING ACTIVE TIME
aeport for Past Six Months Shows the Huge Total of 236,S05
 Inspections

Like the activities of an army were the movements of Chief Sanitary Inspector Walter c. Burson's little group of 15 in spectors in their clean up campaign for the six months closing December 31:
 The semi-annual report of the sanitary department shows the remarkable total of .2a6.So6 inspections. This is only ac- countable by the fact that every inspector was on the job. The enormous amount of work incident with cleaning up the su- burbs, which had known few sanitary regulations previously, will be apprecf- ated when the figures are read There were 5000 garbage cans installed under direction; 15.4n forced to clean up their premises: 55S9 instructed to cut grass and weeds: 72s1 stables were cleaned out, while SIT telephone complaints were an- swered.
 Tn the restaurant regulation the depart ment found a difficult problem. One thousand and twenty eight inspections of restaurants were made. and in each incl dent they were forced to comply with all the laws. Here is the report in full:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
Oratorio Rehearsal

There will be rehearsal of the Bir- mingham Oratorio society tonight in the Cable hall at 8 o'clock sharp. The, re- hearsal of the Oratorio Elijah is nrogrsss- ing smoothly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-12-08
A Dreadful Wound

from a knife. gun, tin can, rusty
nail, fireworks, or of any other
nature, demands prompt treatment
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve to
prevent blood poison or gangrene.
It's the quickest, surest healer for
all such wounds as also for Burns,
Boils, Sores, Skin Eruptions,
Eczema, Chapped Hands. Corns or
Piles. 25c at Ryner MalstrOm' s
Drug Co., 93S Pacific av.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-12-08

Cardinal O'Connell was assign
ed to the protectorate Of the
church of San Calisto, famous for
its cahacombs, in which 10000
early Christians were buried.
To Cardinal Farley was given
the title of the church of Santa
Maria in Sopra Minerva famous
as the only Gothic edifice or the
400 churches in Rome. 1t con-
tains the tombs of st. Catherine
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-12-08

ROME, Dec. 8.-Pope Plus, in
comforting the title of protector
of an ancient Roman church upon
each of the new American cardi-
mails, has assigned them to
churches particularly famous.
Cardinal Falconio was made
protector of the church or Santa
Maria in Araeoeli one of the old
est in Rome, standing on Capt.
toline Hill. 1t contains the shrine
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-12-08
Steel Plant
Predicted

A. P. Gillies who dropped from
local view for some time, in let
ter to Henry Hewitt declares he
has financed the Chambers creek
steel plant proposition. He says
Montreal bankers, representing
English capital, will furnish the
money and he asks Hewitt to get
busy and organize the company
ready to do business.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-12-08

anr Fra Angelica, Michael An
gelo's statue of Christ and famous
pictures.
Cardinal Gibbons is the protec-
tor of the church of Santa Maria
in Trastevere, the first temple
publicly used for Christian wor-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-12-08
South Tacoma to
Get Rate Now

Jesse Jones, of the public serv-
ice commission, announced yester-
day that the Oregon Washington
will ship freight to South Tacoma
at the same rate as to Tacoma i'm
mediately, waving the 80 days no.
tice.
Other railways will follow this
lead.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-12-08
New American Cardinals Appointed
Protectors of Old Roman Church

OF "Bambino." a famous miracu-
ious image, the altar of Caesar
Augustus and many relics. Down
the steps leading from this church
julius Caesar descended on hfs
knees after his conquests in
Britain.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-12-08
WILL "SWAP" LAND.

The school board and park
board are getting up a swap of
land at Lincoln park to give the
school board better high school
site. .si
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-12-08

Interior of the church of Santa
Maria in SOpra Minerva, of which
Cardinal Farley is appointed pro-
tector.
ship in Rome. and dating from
222 A. ID.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
REP. LEVER CELEBRATES
FOURTH BY MARRIAGE
South Carolina Member of House Keeps Plans Secret
Despite Confidence Due Matchpaker
"UncIe Joe' Cannon.

State. and served several years in the
State legislature. resigning his seat there
to take up his duties as a national legis-
lator on the death Of Mr.. Stokes.
Miss Butler is relative of former Sen
ator Marion c. Butler, OF South Caro-
lima, and is member of one of the oldest
South Carolina families. A handsome
girl Of pure Southern type. she has been
the reigning belle of her section Of the
State, and in leading her to the altar Mr..
Lever is admittedly adding laurels other
than political to his brow.
But, although he may heave a sigh of
relief TO learn that the matter is at last
closed up, Joseph G. Cannon, former
Speaker of the House, may we'll feel
sllighted that, despite his tireless efforts
on behalf Of Cupid. Lever G. Co., the firm
is handling its first real order under the
administration of one Speaker Clark. Mr..
Cannon worked hard to start the firm of
during his tenure as Speaker. -
1t was more than four years ago when
Mr.. Cannon, singing the young North
Carolina Representative out as one Of the
"eligibles'' of the House, called Mr..
Lever to the Speakers table and served
hcN4Se l4ldl N4AL. ASNSAJ DS dl-
lowed until the beginning of the next
session to join the ranks Of the bene-
diets.
Whether Mr. Lever put forth any Con-
scientious effort to. meet the demand is
not known. Suffice it to say that, at
the beginning of each session while he
was Speaker, Mr.. Cannon called the
North Carolinian to his table to report
progress and each time patiently extend
ed the time limit, to no avail, however,
for Mr.. Lever IS going to enter the ranks
of the benedicts under the leadership of
Speaker Champ Clark
The Washington herald., 1911-07-04
NAVAL ORDERS.

Commodoress B. T. wALLING, retired;
]. G. GILMORE, retired: T. D.
GRIFFIN, retired: j. NJ. ORCHARD,
retired; B. w. Hodges, retired, and
z. LLOYD, retired, placed upon the
retired list of officers of the navy
from June 80, 1911
Commander ]. c. LEONARD detached
duty command Des Moines and
granted leave one month";
Commander ]. w. OMAN detached duty
command Tacoma; to duty command
Des Moines.
Lieut.. Junior grade) F. N. ROBINSON
detached duty Dubuque: to home and
wait orders.
Ensign A. NJ. CHARLTON to duty
Nashville as senior engineer officer.
Midshipman F. H. FOWLER detached
duty Birmingham; to duty Des
AIidshipman J. A. MURPHY detached
duty California; to duty Colds
borough
Midshipman J. B. oLDENDoRF. de-
tached duty California; to duty
Preble.
Midshipmen T. E. HAMMOND and o. c.
BADGER to temporary duty Minne-
sofa for duty Utah when commits
biOuSu.