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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
GAS AT 1927 FEET
 AT HALEWA[E Woodward and Brown Bros. Have Drillers Working
 in a New Field

Gas and oil dsillers employed by Har- vcy G. Woodward and Brown Bros. X Co. struck gas at IIaleyville yesterday at depth of 2927 feet. The discovery was upon property privately owned by the men operating the drllers, and is not un- der the control of any company.
 It was announced yesterday that at this time it is impossible to measure the flow yf gas It was said that the most en- couraging feature of the discovery was the strong odor of oil in the gas. giving rise to the possibility that oil in large quantities abounds near the scene of the oi, find.
 The new gas we'll is about 60 miles north of Fayette county, in country hitherto unknown as place of oil or gas deposits. The owners have. however, been quietly at work drilling these since the discov- cry at Fayette. and the consequent in terest that find created. Prominent geOl- ogists say that the strata wherein the gas was found Is totally different from that at Fayette in that no water has yet been found.
 William R. Brown of Brown Bros. said yesterday he did not have any of the de- tails of the situation at Haleyvile, but that from reports received at the office the prospects were highly encouraging.
 The point of discovery is situated on the Northern Alabama railroad between Jas per and Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
AT THE HOTELS

D. W. Vaughan of Elmore is at the Metropolitan.
 Andrew Weaver Of Brent is in the city, at the Metropolitan.
 Victor H. Smith of Pel City is reg lstered at the Metropolitan.
 Jeff S. MeGehee of Tuscaloosa is stop ping at the Morris. Among Mondays arrivals at the Nor ris was G. A. Cryer. of Belle Ellen. o. M. Hardesly of Montgomery is in the city at the Morris.
 John Cobb of New Decatur is in the city at the Florence.
 J. W. Mallory of Anniston is registered at the Florence.
 W. s. Morrow of Champion was among Yesterdays arrivals at the Florence.
 c. E. Prater of Millport is at the Bir- mirgham.
 s. Lamberger of New York is in the city, at the Birmingham.
 D A. Rowland of Atlanta is stopping at the Birmingham.
 G Schumacher of Anniston is regis tered at the Hilman.
 T. L. Jones of Mobile is at the Hill man.
 Among Mondays arrivals at the Hill man was William B. Friedman of Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
PARK COMMISSION
 WILL MEET TODAY
Will Take Up Question of Recrea- tiOn Grounds for the High
 School Students

For the purpose of arranging a play ground for children in the neighborhood of the High school and the Powell school and to look into matters of like impor- tance to the community, the park com mission of Birmingham will meet this morning at II o'clock in the offices of Chairman John l.. Raul in the Empire building
 The announcement was made that the playgrounds formerly used in the East End park are to be rearranged in some way If consistent and other plans out lined for the children to secure adequate playgrounds
 Chairman John l.. Raul will preside at the meeting this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
AWARD CONTRACT FOR SCHOOL HEATING Ensley High School Plant Cost $12,495-WOrk to
 Be Rushed

At a meeting of the board of educa- ton held yesterday at the Central High school a bid of sl2495 was accepted fol the heating plant in the Ensley High school. With that work contracted fol the work of erecting the High school at Ensley or finishing the uncompleted school will be rushed.
 The meeting yesterday resulted from the board throwing out bids at pre- vious meeting and the readvertising for the proposals.
 The contract was secured by the Bar bour Heating X Electric Co.,, on competi- tive bids
 It was given out that the board oi education desired to complete the Ems ley High school as rapidly as possible The school authorities are very much encouraged over the fact that at this time they were allowed sufficient funds to finish the uncompleted building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
ID ISSUE FIRST
 LICENSES TODAY The Wholesalers Are Being
 Considered First ARE 215 APPLICATIONS Probably Fifteen Retailers Who Can Open Saloons Will Be Announced
 By the Excise Commis-
 sion Today
ARE 215 APPLICATIONS

The members of the excise commission after deliberating all of yesterday, found at the end of the day that they knew tentatively who would be granted whole sale liquor licenses. This morning the re- tail list up to 15 or perhaps less will be completed, whereupon it is believed an announcement will be made by members of the commission.
 The commissioners will also designate today practically all of the social clubs that will be granted the right to sell liquors. It is said the commissioners have agreed to the Southern, Country, University, Elks and other well known clubs and will issue the licenses to them without any formalities. However, list was compiled yesterday by the commis- sion which disclosed, it is said, some clubs that may be designated as of the mush- room variety which will be denied, in all probability. In this respect it is said the commissioners will be very careful
 The commissioners desire to get the wholesale places in operation in a day or two if such thing is possible and that Is given as the reason why the wholesale licenses are being looked oyer first.
 The commissioners yesterday afternoon went over all the retail licenses and picked out those who are most desirable letting the blue pencil fall upon those names which are considered impossible under the regulations which are to he enforced. The desirables will be further trimmed this morning
 The commission yesterday received cer- tificates to the judge of probate and slips to the men who have applied. It is the duty of the commission under the law to notify man when he has been given a right to operate saloon and it is also provided that in the event person is de- nied the right he shall be so notified. Certificates for that purpose have been by Secretary Stallings.
 Today is expected to be one of the busiest days on record for the commits sion. The room is expected to be filled to the guards with those who are eager to know whether they have been denied or given the right to operate saloons
 The commissioners have adopted a rule that all recommendations or protests shall be placed in writing. In this way the word may be attached to the back of each application and when it is gone over the data Is there at hand. In addition the commissioners yesterday rigidly enforced the hours for receiving citizens. Between 10:30 and 11:0 the commissioners were available. After that hour no one was permitted to disturb the deliberating body. In the afternoon from 2:30 to 3:3O the citizens were given another chance, after which the spring lock clicked and no entrance was possible into the sanc- tum. Only in this way, it is maintained, could the commissioners even get a chance to do the vast amount of work necessary in handling the 2l5 petitions filed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
Judge w. c. Garrett Dies
 From Attack Of Apoplexy

man who has occupied a prominent place in affairs of Birmingham for more than 9 years was removed yesterday when Judge w. c. Garrett died of apo plexy at his home, 1122 South Eleveath avenue.
 His demise was quite unexpected. Miss Lucille Garrett, his daughter attracted by heavy. breathing of her father rushed into the room where he was and found him un- conscious. She immediately summoned medical aid, but Judge Garrett was dead before physician arrived
 Thirty years ago Judge Garrett moved to Birmingham while the city was yet in the founding and immediately became identified with affairs of the city and county. He has served as police commis- sioner and register in chancery for Jeffer- son county. He was also we'll known editor of Alabama, having founded the Iron Age. Shortly after becoming as- sociated with this paper he became aligned with Frank Evans and together they be- gan the Daily Age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
EXUM TO JOIN IN 7e' -..
 PROTEST TO RUSSIA
Movement Started Against Treat ment of American Jews Visit ing That Country

President Culpeppcr Exum received yesterday request from New York to allow his name to be used in a call for a mass meeting in New York to protest against Russian insults to American passports issued to members of the clergy and Jews. The letter was from Henry Green, who said in his note that the mass meeting would be held in New York under the auspices of the most influential Amer ican citizens.
 Among those named as members of the committee are: Andrew D. White, Will liam J. Scheiffeln, Lee Kohns, William S. Bonnet, W. W. Mills, James Creelman, Rev. John Wesley Hill. Bishop Philip A. Hubert, Champ Clark, r. Burton liar rison, Allan Robinson, John Whalen, Ed mond P. Wise, Henry N Tifft, Henry w. Schloss Henry l.. Stoddard. Gov. Wood row Wilson, Eugene A. Philbin, Frank l.. Frugone, Edward Lauterbach, Rev John Haynes Holmes, Herman Ridder, Gov. Judson Harmon,- John Henry Wright
 President Exum said he would advise Mir Green that he could sign Exum as one of the citizens protesting against the treatment accorded American Jews by the Russian authorities.
 The letter follows
 ''Hon. Culpepper Exum Mayor of Bir-
 mingham, Birmingham, Ala.
 My Dear MT. Mayor: After earnest discussion with several leading citizens, I have been asked to organize a mass meeting in this city to protest against Russias insult to American. citizenship in refusing to honor American passports held by members of the clergy, Jews and other classes of Americans. l am trying to make up a representative committee of influential Americans. It is under stood, of course, that there are no politics in this; and while Jews are the chief suf- fers from Russias discrimination, the mass meeting will be an expression of the resentment of all the people of the United States Will you, tentatively at least, ex- press your consent to our using your name as a member. of the committee under whose auspices the mass meeting will be held? In few days 1 shall send you, for your final decision, complete list of the persons who have accepted such membership Thanking you in ad- vance. 1 am. very respectfully yours,
 HENRY GREEN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
Sunday School Association

The annual meeting of the Birming- ham Sunday School association will be held on Monday, October g, at the Or pheum, Third avenue and Seventeenth street. beginning at 550 D. m The voting power is lodged exclusively Tn the pastors and superintendents. hi order to facilitate matters. the election of officers of tie association for the ensuing year. and voting on other matters, will occur during the supper period of the training school, namely. from 5:3O to 6:30 D. m. At that time every pastor and superintendent is earnestly requested to attend and all cal lunch together. The business will be attended to during the luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
THINKS ALABAMIANS SHOULD.
 DO MORE TO BOOM UNDERWOOD

Senator Watt T. Brown of Ragland is ardently in favor of oscar ". Underwood for President of the United States.
 Alabama Is to be criticized" stated lie, that it has persistentiy failed to push forward it's great men. There seems to be an inherent fear in Alabama-and in the entire south, for that matter-that because there occurred some 50 years ago war between the states. that south erner is disqualified from winning the presidency of the United States.
 There is much to be gained in effort It will be a great mistake, because we realize the chances are against the suc- cess of Underwood landing the nomina- ton, to fail to push him into greater prominence before the people of the coun- try All that is needed is for the south to assert itself. We may rest assured that the east will never tap us on the shoulder of it's own accord, saying We like you, you may have what you want.
 oscar Underwood, though he Is big enough and popular enough, may not land the presidential nomination. But hew i'll be the means of the south's realizing the necessity of getting wide awake and ac- complaining things politically. And when that good day arrives-and 1t will soon, I predict-the south will return to it's great industry of manufacturing presi- dential timber.
 Alabama will certainly instruct its delegation for Underwood and because a southerner Is in the field it Is possible that delegations frohr other southern states will be similarly instructed At any rate, many will reach the scene of the national convention either instructed for Underwood or uninstructed. And thus will be furnished an opportunity for many possible contingencies. The people of Alabama should not only exclam We are for Underworld but should get out and do some real work for him.. And the limit of this work should not be confined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26

Judge Garrett is survived by his wifo and five children, w. c. Garrett, Jr.. of Mobile, Mrs. Harold Howard, Misses Lu- cile and Caroline Garrett and Mastcr Henry Garrett; a brother, J. J. Garrett. and two sisters, Mrs. Eliza A. Johnston of Carrollton, Miss. and Mrs. Betty Lat inner of Newberry, s. c.
 While the exact cause of his death is not known. physicians ascribe it chiefly to complications of Bright's disease ond q bursting of q blood vessel in the brain.
 He was engaged in the practice of law at the time of his death and had offices in the Lyon-Terry building.
 The funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the family resi- derce after which interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery. The following we'll known citizens of Birmingham will be the pallbearers: L. Sevier, Judge A. 0. Lane, B. R. Barnes, ]. K. Murphy, E. N. Cullom, J. V. Allen, w. P. McCrossin and A. H. Benners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
FREE EXAMINATION
 OF THROAT PATIENTS
Will Be Held in the Cha mber of Com merce Building By Dr. w.
 G. Harris

A free clinic for throat examinations will be held every Tuesday and Thurs day afternoons from 2:30 until o'clock by Dr. w. G. Harris, in charge of the throat work Of the AntiTuberculosis league at the anti-tuberculosis dispen- sary in room 424 of the Chamber of Commerce building. The dispensary IS still open for the examination of tu- beruclar patients on Mondays. Wednes- days and Fridays From 1:So until 2:so o'clock under direction of Mrs. F. M. Mason, E. s. Lester and Cabot Lull. Dr. II. s. Ward, who is now on the medical service at the Red mountain camp, will be on duty at the dispen- sary after October l. He will exchange with one of the above named doctors. who will assume his duties at the camp. The dispensary examinations are free to all those who cannot afford to pay physicians for such services and in many cases advice is given in regard to the home care and precautions for the persons examined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
NABERS TRIAL BEGINS THIS
 MORNING IN CRIMINAL COURT

All of yesterday was consumed in draw ing jury to hear the case against Will liam Nabers, charged with train wreck ing, and it is expected that fully eight days will be taken up with the trial. Hearing of the testimony will begin this morning at 9:30 o'clock. before Judge s. l.. Weaver in the first division of the criminal court
 The case is attracting a great deal of interest and the court room was filled with spectators yesterday eager to listen to the details of the evidence. Fully 50 witnesses will be used in the case. and they were present yesterday though the actual trial was not reached
 Nabers, who was formerly employed by the Louisville and Nashville railroad as a fireman is accused of causing the wreck of a fast passenger train of that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
THE GOOD ROADS
 DELEGATES NAMED

the Alabama Good Roads association President R. w, Massey has named 25 members to represent the Chamber ot Commerce at the annual convention, to be held in Selma on October 25, 26 and 27. Those appointed are R. S. Nun ger, chairman; c. B. RogeES, ]. C. Beat
 ty, c. H. Ohme. k. A. Brown, J. w. ONeill. Job Going, T. H. Johnston, Sid w. Lee. Fred Jackson. J. W. Sibley. Oscar Turner, F. J. Dunn, R. F. Love lady, l.. A. Whitehead, Wallace Johns, J. H. Scruggs, Q. w. Underwood, W. R. Starbuck. w. E. Urquhart, Daniel A. Greene, John M. Cartwright. Harry
 Kuhr, G. T. Brazelton and Hugh Nor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26

road by throwing the switch at Cum ningham. north of Birmingham. about IS months ago.
 A strenuous legal battle will be fought by both sides and a large array of legal talent is interested in the case. Solicitor H. P. Hefiin will be assisted in the pros ecution of the case by Bowman, Harsh & Beddow, Allen X Brown and Hugh Morrow. Nabers is represented by Att torneys Goodwin x Ross and Jere King.
 The jury which will try the case is composed of Charles Lee, weigh boss; George R. Ringlestine, farmer; Malcolm P. Champion, merchant; James NJ. Nor ris. farmer; John R. Arlington, fore man: John R. Duncan, blacksmith; G. J. Melvin farmer; Grover C. Bates, team ster; Russell Hill, farmer; Abe B. Ems ley, truck gardener; Jack Hill, farmer, and Tommy Trammell, farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
TEETER WILL
 IS PROBATED

In the probate court yesterday the will of Victor s. Teeter. captain of fire de- partmcnt No. 6 for a number of years, and who was killed some months ago. was admitted to probate. His widow. Ida Teeter, was the sole beneficiary. The property consists of real estate in Bir- mingham and in Toronto Canada. M
 The will of Sparks Jackson was also probated yesterday. The wife of Col l. ', B. Jackson was named as the sole Beneficiary under the will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
Two Negro Convicts Killed

report was received by State Mine Inspector Nesbitt yesterday from Distric. Inspector Wray that two negro convlcts will Lewis and Squire Edwards, had been killed in the Red Feather mine in Bbo county last Saturday by a premature sno, of dynamite. An examination was held late Saturday afternoon and the report forwarded to this effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
Camp Hardee to Meet

Camp Hardee No. Ss United Confed- crate Veterans, will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce building. The purpose of the assembling is to hold memorial service in honor of Admiral Raphael Semmes Crosses of honor will also be conferred on q number of veterans by the Halam chapter. United Daughters of the Confectionery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
CHANCERY COURT
 WILL MEET AT 2:3O

It was announced at the office or the register of the chancery court yesterday afternoon that on account of the death of Attorney w. C. Garrett. Chancellor A. H. Benners will call the docket in the chancery court at 2:30 o'clock this afternbon instead of 9:30 o'clock this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Monday.
 q. R. Stuart of Birmingham to Miss 1rma D. Lowd.
 August Tyssier of Cardiff to Miss Blanch, Davis
 Claude E. Wilkes of Brighton. to Miss Eva May Humphries. 9fi 1s9. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
Barras Will Arrive Soon

l.. R. Barras, vice president and gen. eral manager of the Jones Building com pany of Dallas, Tex, who was awarded the contract for the American Trust ana Savings bank building, will be in this city the latter part of the week. He win personally supervise the construction of the skyscraper, with frequent visits here, and make his headquarters at the Hotes Aillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
EDUCATORS WILL
 MEET TOMORROW

meeting of the county slperintend- ents and county board of education of the state will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in the court room of the first division of the city court The meeting will last from 10 o'clock a. m. until o'clock D. m. The gathering will be for the general educational interest of the state and will be held after the order of a round table discussion of ed ucational problems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26

to the borders of this state. Alabama. by working in other southern states, has q great opportunity before it's very doors It is knocking. There is no telling when an- other such fine opportunity will appear"
 Senator Brown evaded the issue when asked if he would make the race next year for congressman at large. His friends are booming him for the honor.
 While not stating positively that he would not enter the lists. he did say that Up to the present hour he has never asked for any office which carried with it d salary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-26
More Trouble Brewing

Simultaneously with the killing, Aleck Erewis was in the sheriff's office obtain ing a peace warrant against the Lynn boys He alleged that they had shot into his house Saturday night This part of tine affair was a family row Brewis was the father-in-law of the late Leslie Lynn, a brother of the Lynn boys, who were killed yesterday, and who few weeks ago was killed by Brewis. Brewis was arrested and made bond almost inn nediately. Since his release from jail he is said to have been constantly threat ened by Chester and Webb Lynn. Conse- quently. as someone fired into the Brewis home Saturday night in a supposed at tempt to kill Brewis, the deed was charged to Chester and Webb, the dead boys.
 Walter Ricketts, a brother-in-law of tho Lynn boys, is now being held in the county jail for the sheriff of Chattanooga or a charge of burglary. He was cap- tured in the Lynn settlement Sunday night. The Tennessee sheriff is expected here today to take him back to trial. Oscar and Purvey Lynn, other brothers of t1e ucdu DlSll, are Ill Jdil at ihdttdhoos,d, charged with being mixed up in the same burglary case with Riclietts.
 Chester Lynn, the first man killed. was arrested and placed in the county jail last Wednesday, charged with assault with intent to murder. He made bond and was released the following day. As Ee was leaving jail he is said to have told Warden McAdory that he would be back asoin inside of a week.
 As soon as he was notified of the kill ing, Coroner Brasher went to the scene end held an inquest The testimony brought out is set forth above. The cor cners jury returned a verdict against Constable Lawler and Special Officer Me Zee for manslaughter, and bound them over to the grand jury under s50O bond each, which was made on the spot.
 The bodies of tho dead men were taken in charge after the inquest by son of t. cir uncle, Billie Lynn.