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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
GRAVEYARD ISSUE
 COMES UP AGAIN

A large delegation of prominent citizens of Elyton came beforesthe commissioners yesterday and protested against the loca- ton of negro graveyard near sElmwood cemetery. The property owners own land across from the Elmwood buryng ground while the other graveyard will be several hundred feet below that property.
 J F. Lee, who is the president of the negro graveyard company, was told by the commissioners that they would look over the situation. He has already been given a permit, spent s95OO on the land, and has organized a company to take over the property to sell to negro persons. The matter was formerly investigated by MT. Weatherly who recommended the loca- tion. The indications are that the pro- tests will avail nothing in view of the careful examination given the property by MT. Weatherly. It Is a precedent with the commission not to overrule the report lpf commissioner upon any question.
 The commissioners, however, in an ef- fort to see that all are satisfied will look over the situation as a body. In addition to the favorable report of MT. Weatherly, Dr. T. D. Parke of the health board recommended the locality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
AUSTIN IS ACQUITTED
 ON ASSAULT CHARGE
Defendant Examines His Own Wit nesses and Makes Argument
 Before the Jury

The jury in the case against conrad w. Austin, former chief of police of Bir- mingham, now head of a private de- tective agency. and editor of The Recall who was tried Yesterday in the criminal court on a charge of assault and battery, returned verdict of acauittal.
 The case was the first to be tried in the first division of the criminal court yes terday, with Judge Frank M Cahalan presiding. All of the morning was occu- pied with the examination of witnesses and the argument of the case. It went to the jury just after court reconvened in the afternoon. and the verdict was not arrived at until 5:30 o'clock.
 The defendant was his own attorney, examining the witnesses and making his own argument before the jNry.
 This case, and two others which are pending against Austin. charging him with carrying concealed weapons and pre- senting pistol. arose out of Gif- fsulty that the defendant had with John l. Collins on March last in the court house Austin was a witness in one of the cases in which alleged blind tigers were being tried, and 1t was as he was leaving the courtroom that the difficulty arose.
 Attorney Sam Stern assisted in the prosecution of the case. and made the opening argument before the jury. He was followed by Austin, and Solicitor H.. r. Hellin closed the case for the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
AT THE HOTELS

| Otto Kappins of Marion is in the city Int the Hillman.
 S. A. Moore of esadsden is registered at lthe HiIlman.
 B. R. Smith of Marvel was among Tues Mays arrivals at the Hillman. 1 J.. B. Shine of Alton is at the Birming- ham.
 B. W. cabel of Tuscaloosa is stopping at the Birmingham.
 L. L. Sledge of Selma is In the city at ,kthe Birmingham.
 o. M. Graham of Huntsville is regis tfered at the Florence.
 W. G. Marshall of Montgomery was Among yesterdays arrivals at the Flor ence. kping at the Florence. George R. Moore of Montevallo is in Birmingham stopping at the Metropoii- fan.
 J. s. Graves of Tallsdega is at the Metropolitan.
 John Galley of Oakman is registered lat the Metropolitan.
 A. H. Wilhoyte of Sheffield is in the city at the Norris
 c. M. waldron of Winfield is stopping at the Morris.
 Among Tuesdays arrivals at the Nor ris was Charles A. Brick of Brilliant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
NO INTOXICANTS TO
 BE SOLD AT FAIR
Directors Decide That They Will Not Be Permitted in Any
 Form

At a special meeting of the Alabama State Fair association, held recently, it was unanimously decided that no sale of intoxicants would be permitted. under any circumstances whatever. The management of the State Fair will see to it that this is not even attempted and will apply the most stringent meas ures to suppress any such attempt The earnest desire of the directors of the fair is to preserve the best of order and the officials of both city and county will work in connection with them to attain that end.
 A large force of special officers will be on hand every day, and while no disorder Is anticipated. the mana cement is taking every precaution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
DR. OXNAM REPORTS
 ON P|SGAH HOME

Rev. pr. c. o. oxnam, elder in charge has made the following report on the work of Pisgah home for Au- gust. 1911:
 Number of meals served. STA.
 Number of beds furnished, sO1.
 New men received, 16.
 Positions secured, 13
 Number of destitute fla miles helped. four.
 Runaway boys restored to their fam lilies, three.
 Girls helped two.
 T find men who are interested in the work of Pisgah home who have never even heard of our institution. and who do not realize the scope of the work. Pisgah home stands in the gap between the friendless man and the city jail.
 "At any hour of the day or night poor, hungry, destitute men and boys are received and cared for without money and without price. ia
 Each man gets a bath, clean linen and clean bed in which to sleep. As soon as possible work is secured for him. We have taken over 15O ragged, dirty, broken men off the streets of Birmingham, and after cleaning them up, have gotten work for them, and started them on the upward path.
 'The home at 104 Cotton avenue is open to inspection al all times, and while great many people are. afraid of us because we teach a fur gospel and because we believe that God can take away the appetite for whisky and morphine as well as cure bodily ail- ments, the fact remains that we are actually doing a rescue work amongst the poor and outcast, and while we want the public to see the home. we want help right now. Pisgah home needs beans, cents will furnish a good meal of beans; bread and coffee for one man
 We need the staples Beans, potatoes, onions, coffee, sugar and meat for stews. If a lot of people would help just a little Pisgah home would be relieved of the financial embarrassment at once. We need underwear, shoes, sox and shirts Lots of men have used clothing in their wardrobes that would be a great help to these men.
 Send postal card telling up where to send for the clothing.
 Have your grocer Send small pack age of some of the above mentioned groceries to 104 Cotton avenue.
 Those who wish to help in a money way may send checks, payable to Pisgah home, 104 Cotton avenue
 T make this appeal now because so many people would help the frehdless and the outcast if they felt their money was being intelligently used. "C. O. OXNAm. D. b.
 Elder fn Charge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
BOND ISSUE WILL : BE FOR Sl,OOO,0OO Sale Set by Commission for
 September 19 THE ISSUE IS REGULAR Commission Believes This Amount Will Be Ample in View of the
 Increased Revenue Soon
 to Be Received
THE ISSUE IS REGULAR

At one swoop yesterday the board of commissioners accepted an offer to make the bond issue for $i,000,000, in structed Comptroller Charles Abbott In New York to have the Columbia Trust company engrave the bonds, set the date of sale at September 1a, and the place of delivery the Hanover National bank, New York city
 With that duty performed, the bond issue Is matter now of only routine, as 1t is apprehended that the $1.o00,- 900 was offered only after the New York bond attorneys gave positive as- suranees that the issue is regular.
 The quibblng and doubts heretofore asserting themselves about the bond issue were put to rest when this tele- gram was sent to Comptroller Aboott: MT. Charles H. Abbott, Waldorf Hotel,
 New York:
 One million issue satisfactory. Have Columbia Trust engrave bonds, sale for 9th inst, 3 o'clock p. m. Bonds to be delivered 30th inst. at Hanover National bank, New York Advertise in Daily Bond Buyer. two insertions. Also have trust company mail their uniform pro r posal 'C EXUM, President Board of Commissioners"
 The bond sale was set a few days ago for September 12, but at that time there was some doubt expressed as to whether that day would be finally de- cided upon The placing of the sale for September 19 is expected To work to the advantage of the entire situa- tion.
 After a conference yesterday, sub sequent to advices from Comptroller Abbott, the commissioners gave out the foregoing telegram in leu of a formal statement on the situation It is understood that MT. Abbott advised the commission that he had submit ted the financial data to the bond at torneys, and that the lawyers had passed upon his figures up to and in cluding sl 100000 That amount will be received It is believed that with s1 900 900 and the revenues anticipated to come from the liquor licenses, will more than make up the remainder, which was cut off. The ruling was that the city could not anticipate u deficit, If the sale had been for $1,30O,- 900 that would have been the case.
 President Culpepper Exum, in charge of the financial department of the city, is thoroughly convinced that the reduc- ton in the issue, while unexpected, will not materially affect the aims in mind of the commission when that sum was requested of the voters. He is of the opinion that the city will be freed of debt with this amount quite as cas- fly as with the other, in view of the fact that extraordinary revenues will be available which could not be antici- pated when the sale was authorized.
 The most intense satisfaction was ev idenced at the commission meeting yes terday, when the foregoing telegram had been sent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
NEW LIGHTNING
 TRAIN TO PACIFIC
Santa Fe Will Operate From Chicago to Los Angeles in Sixty
 Three Hours

A speed war has been launched be- tween the far western lines. the latest move of which was taken by the Santa Fe railroad. By reason of that company's traffic arrangements with the Frisco here for transcontinental freight and passenger service this city Is deeply interested in the new schedules. John D. Carter, Jr., general southern freight and passenger agent,- who was here yesterday. said that his company, the Santa Fe. proposed to place into service fast train from Chica- go, operating to Los Angeles in 63 hours from Chicago.
 Several years ago." said MT. Carter yesterday, the Union Pacific announced a 72 hour schedule to the Pacific coast. That was considered a marvel of rail roadng. After strengthening out curves and arranging the physical construction, the service was inaugurated
 Beginning December 1, the Santa Fe will place into operation the Lightning special" which will operate to the Pa cifc coast in 63 hours. Birmingham will have advantages by this because of the traffic expected to develop with our Frisco 2. The schedule proposed will shorten the time between Kansas City and the Pa cifc coast five and one half hours and east bound the time will be lowered seven and one half hours. It is presumed that this fast train will precipitate a speed war, as the other lines will 10 doubt try to tighten up to meet the new situation.
 We propose to charge s25 extra to travel on that train. It will be strictly de luxe and will be of the finest equip ment to be found anywhere. Bathing facilities will be provided, telegraphic bulletins will be received en route, all the latest news will be supplied the travellers, and the afternoon teas for the ladies will be carefully arranged. The train and ser vice are the most marvellous development in AmercaN aNDtransportation"e
 Mir Carter, whose headquarters are in Atlanta for the present, wf1l be here sev- eral days looking into the Birmingham situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
SANITATION AT THE
 BIG ALABAMA FAIR
Special Health Officer Will Look After All Food Served
 on Grounds

Unusual sanitary precautions. in keeping with the noticeable improve ment in every department this season, will be taken at the Alabama State Fair which opens for the twelfth an nual exposition october to IA
 w. C. Burson, chief sanitary inspec- tor for the city of Birmin gham, made a close inspection of the entire grounds yesterday, and his report was very ia : vorable. Everything in the shape of sanitary devices, drainage and other similar matters was found to be in eX- cellent condition.
 MT. Burson. In making his report, stated 1t was very evident that the of ficials of the Alabama State Fair were interested in both the hygenic and sam itary phases of such an undertaking, and he was pleasantly surprised It the progress which had been made.
 Mir Burson also announced that every precaution would be taken by his department to insure that only the nurest foods and soft drinks would be served to the public. as member of the city sanitary staff would be on duty throughout the entire ten days of the fair
 The duty of this inspector assigned especially to the Alabama State Fair grounds" said MT. Burson. will be to see that every detail of the show is conducted in a sanitary manner espe- cialIy with regard to the culinary de- partment.
 "The public may be assured that ali food, luncheons, etc, served on the grounds will be of the purest and best class. as careful attention will be given to such matters and in addition, all lunch stands and pavilipns will be kept in a clean and apetizing condition. Spe- cial attention will be given to the kitch ems. and other places where food is prepared for the consumption of the vast crowds which are expected Ito at tend, and every visitor may feel safe in taking any meals desired on the grounds, a condition that has always existed at the Alabama State Fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
FIRST MEETING OF
 CHAMBER FRIDAY Plans to Be Outlined For
 Fall Work EXPECT BIG CROWD Chamber Hopes to Take Advantage of Prominent Position Birming- ham Now Occupies in the
 Eyes of the Nation

The first meeting of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce since the adjourn ment for the summer, which will be held Friday evening at s o'clock. promises to be one of much interest and importance.
 In addition to the numerous other mat ters that will be taken up will be the re ports of the charmen of the several con- mittees The meeting will be in the na- ture of a get busy and boost for Birmingham affair, and every member of the chamber is urged to be present.
 President R. w. Massey Is especially desirous of having a good attendance on this occasion. for the prevailing opinion is that Birmingham is more prominent in the business and industrial world at present than at any other period of her history.
 There are many important matters to be discussed that are of vital interest and mean much to the welfare of the city and community.
 M. P. Messer, chairman of the indus trial bureau, among other matters, will present some interesting statistics of the articles that could be manufactured in the Birmingham district, and the facul- ties for making them
 T. A. Weller, chairman of the advertis- ing committee will offer number of new and novel suggestions for advertising the city and district.
 C. B. Rogers, who has charge Of the good roads movement will make report of the progress of the model highways and gulf to the lakes project. MT. Rog- CTS has taken an active part in these movements.
 On railroads and transportation Cchair- man H. W. Coffin will report on the sev- eral changes of schedule and the adjust uent of rates which was referred to that committee.
 J. H. Adams of the farm department will present the report of the activities of that movement during the past few months
 The chairman of the entertainment com mttee, Victor H. Hanson, has several pleasant surprises for all who attend Many other reports will be made and the importance of the meeting is impressed on every member of the organization
 From indications a rousing well attend- ed meeting will be held and the move ment to advance the interests of the Bir- mingham district will be greatly for warded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
WATER OFFICIALS ASKED ID APPEAR Commissioners Want More
 Information LOOK UP CONTRACT Understood That Rights of City and of Water Company Will
 Be Thrashed Out
 Thoroughly

| At the commission meeting yesterday
 President Culpepper Exum was requested by the board to invite President Bert Lynn of the Birmingham Water Works company and D. J. OConnell, superintend- ent of the local plant before the commits sion to talk over the existing contracts between the city of Birmingham and that corporation.
 It was brought up by a letter from MT. |O'Connel wherein the company declined to make some extensions In Avondale on account of the contract with that Inu- nicipality as to the number of feet the company would make free extensions. The commissioners requested the company twice to- make some extensions in order to further serve the consumers, but ,a both instances the company assumed the ground that the contract would be adhered to literally.
 The Avondae case was for extension' $50 feet and 925 feet respectively. The contract with the former municipality Of Avondale was to the effect that only eoc feet extensions were to be made by the company.
 President Exum said he would invite the officials before the commission at once bling.
 Tn the investigation launched yesterday it is understood that all the ramifica- tons of the company will be gone into insofar as they might apply to the city of Birmingham and the ultimate con sumers served by that corporation.
 The question as to whether the city brought up yesterday when Captain Romaine Boyd was requested for informa- ton upon the subject. He said that there was some doubt In his mind as to the existence of the contract.
 We represent the people of Birming- ham," said MT. Exum, "and we propose to see that they are fairly treated. On the other hand we represent all the people and not a few. The investigation I am sure will be exempt from any perso1ali- ties and will be for the purpose of arriv- ing at correct conclusion
 Superintendent D. J. OConnell said: "l have not been advised officiallys,a as to the action of the commission. However we are "a public utility corporation, operating under city contracts which we believe are perfectly regular and above uues- tion. As for the extensions. our action was based upon a meaning well within that contract"
 '~rhe investigation said Judge Laus, follows incessant complaints. The cor porations, however may feel unalarmed as we are for fair play in all matters before this board.'
 We are advised that conditions are in- toerable" said Mr. Weatherly." And we have concluded that this time is good enough to have a talk about them
 q have some doubt, said Captain Romaine Boyd. city attorney, "as to the existence of contract between the city any the company. It bears several ap- plcations."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
TRUE BILL FOUND
 AGAINST PARKER
Application for Habeas Corpus Before Judge Nesmith Is Accord
 ingly Withdrawn

The attorneys representing F. P. Parker, who shot and killed his father in-law. D. P. Brown. a few weeks ago, yesterday morning withdrew the peti- ton for habeas corpus which had been granted by Judge c. c. Nesmith, hearing on which was set for yesterday at 10 o'clock This action on. the part of the defense was brought about chiefly by the grand jury's finding a true bin against Parker late Monday afternoon, and the immediate service upon Park CT of capias by the sheriff. A warrant issued by Judge H. B. Abernethy of the common pleas court, charging Par ker with murder. was also served upon the defendant.
 When the hearing on the writ was called before Judge Nesmith of the city court yesterday morning Parker's att torneys. Ullman and Winkler, and Bow man, Harsh and Beddow, asked for a little time in which to confer. They withdrew to an adjoining room, ac- companied by the defendant, where the ; spent some time in consultation.
 Upon their return to the court room 1t was announceu py the attorneys Tor the defense that. inasmuch as new warrant had been sworn out for Park CT, and that during the interval since the writ had been granted by Judge Ne smith, witnesses had been taken be- fore the grand jury and an indictment found against the defendant. charging murder, and the further fact that tho solicitor had announced that he would appeal to the supreme court in case bail was granted, the defense would withdraw it's application.
 Judge Nesmitll entered a decision, "remanded to jail'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
Daily Freight Service

In conjunction with the Clyde-Charles- ton steamship line, the Atlanta. Birming- ham and Atlantic yesterday announced that daily freight service would be con- tinued after this date between New York and this city The additional service for added facilities for securing quick ship ments. It is planned to have the boats fa1id at Brunswick daily with Brming- ham freight from New York, which will he placed aboard fast freight trains for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
GIVE CONCERT FOR
 JACKSON HIGHWAY
Miss Rittenberry Asks Permission to Have the Affair on
 Sunday

concert for the benefit of the Jack son highway will be the first one given under recently adopted ordinance se- cured through the constant work of Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Jr., that admissions may be charged for Sunday concerts.
 Before the commission yesterday Miss Alma Rittenberry, who is deeply inter- ested in the construction of historic highway, secured permission to hold a concert at one of the local theatres Sep tember IT, which Is on Sunday
 In making her application, Miss Ritten- berry explained that as Sunday was the only open date of the band to be em- ployed. she was forced to ask the city to allow the concert on that day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
At the Orpheum

A sensation of no small proportions has been created by the motion pictures of Dante's Inferno" which are being shown at the Orpheum theatre this week. Not only are the pictures beautiful and complete, but they are educational and the greatest allegory of the world is shown so plainly and forcefully that he who runs may read. There are matinees every afternoon at o'clock and per- fornances ivory night at S:3O o'clock. Seats Ilo will II served for. the night per- formances, aud there are special prices in effect for the matinees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
ADJUSTMENTS
{ At the Riiou

Nothing but praise can be said of the pfvduction, of Beverly" at the Bijou theatre this week. Not onls is the com pany one of excellent merit, but the pro- duction is elaborate and in keeping with the story. There are matnees Thursday and Saturday afternoons, and perform ancee every night this week. Next week s attraction will be the great and popular success. "The. Millionaire Kid" with new girls, new music and some stunning cos tunes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
Derailment Fatal

Fremont Wis, September 5.-When bart of the 500 line velvet special" north bound from Chicago. struck a misplaced switch near Fremont and jumped the track today, Engineer August kuesler md two unidentified tranps riding the ''blud baggage were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Tuesday: G. M. Davenport of Cordova. Ala to Miss Sarah Mccoy.
 ]. R. Daly of Birmingham to Miss Eliz- abeth Beatty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
Canning Tower Declined

The commissioners yesterday formally notified Congress R. P. Hobson that the citv does not care to become owner of the coming tower of the Spanish snip "lse de Luzon." which had beer offered il the city would pay the freight on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
Senator Calls on Commissioners

United States Senator Joseph Johnstpn was a caller yesterday at the city com mission offices He looked on awhile and seemed to be deeply interested in the method 0: handling business by that body. fss