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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
MYSTERY ABOUT
 SHOOTING OF BELL
Young AvondaIe Man Is Shot By an Un- known Party-The Wound Is Not
 Considered Dangerous

George Bell, a young man living at 41Of First avenue, Avondale, was implicated in mysterious shooting yesterday morn- ing near his home and received a bullet from an unknown assailant. Just what Is behind the shooting the police are not at present ready to declare, but officers are Investigating the affair and it Is probable that some action will be taken this morning.
 Bell was shot painfully in the left leg, but the wound is not dangerous. Imme- dately after the shooting Bell was hur- ried to St. Vincent's hospital, where he was resting easy at an early hour this morning.
 Bell refused to make a statement in regard to the shooting except that he was looking in at window in a build ing at Thirty y-ninth street and First ave- nue and was shot by an unknown per son.
 It is thought possible that some watch man may have shot him, thinking him g burglar attempting to rob the building The mysterious disappearance of the watchman Is not accounted for. how ever.
 When Bell is sufficiently recovered from his wound he will be interrogated by the police and some light will be shed on a shooting that at present appears to the officers as very mysterious affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
MAKE FINAL PLANS
 FOR TRAFFIC CLUB
Committees Appointed Last Week to Arrange Details of Organization to
 Hold Conference Tomorrow

Two committees appointed at a recent meeting of railroad men to complete the details of the organization of a traffic club will meet tomorrow in the offices of A. D. Lightner, general agent for the Frisco lines. At this meeting the com mittees will arrange all the details of the proposed organization and will prob ably call a meeting to put the plans into operation.
 The railroad men who are behind the organization have the cooperation of all the officers in this city. The working organizers have the aid of the various higher officials here, and the organization is sure to be a success.
 It is planned to open up clubroom for the passing of leisure moments by the railroad employees, where they can gather in common and discuss various topics of their special work.
 The committees to meet tomorrow are composed of some of the most prominent officers in the district and men of wide experience. They have requested the plans of like organizations in other cities, and these will be used as a working basis for the local organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
WILL CONCRETE
 DIVIDE TUNNEL
Recent Cnveln Necessitates Repairs and the Tunnel Will Be Lined With
 Concrete and Steel

At a cost of approximately $25,00o, the Seaboard Air Line railroad will concrete Devide tunnel. which caved in a few nights ago. The tunnel, which Is a rather long one. will be concreted all the way through and this material will be reinforced with steel.
 The work will begin at once. The Seaboard has expended approximately s250,O00 in repairing tunnels between this city and Atlanta since beginning operations into Birmingham, as they have frequently caved in.
 Only recently the company decided to line every one of the tunnels with concrete with the exception of Divide tunnel On account of 1t having caved in a few nights ago this one has been made the subject of special appro- priation.
 It was announced yesterday that the tunnel at Roper and at two other points on the line would be completed soon. When all of them have been repaired it is expected the Seaboard will reduce the operating time between this city and Atlanta by a large figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
PLANNED VISIT
 TO BIRMINGHAM
Paul Morton Had Promised Manager sibIey of Equitable to Come to
 Birmingham This Year

G. T. Sibley, manager of the local agency of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, is especially erieyed at the recent death of Paul Nor ton. president of the society, because MT. Morton had promised to visit Birmingham during the present year.
 ''Mr Morton recently told me in New York" said MT. Sibley, that he would certainly visit Alabama and Birmingham in particular during 1911. and it had been my hope to have him at one of our agency meetings in the early spring.
 The Pittsburg Dispatch publishes the following regarding MT. Mortons rernarh- able work for the Equitable:
 ''The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States is the strongest financial institution in the world. It was so six years ago. when Paul Morton De- came its president. Its strength has since increased constantly; its organization IS stronger: its control for its policy-holders' exclusive benefit better safeguarded by law. and in fact than that of any similar great institution.
 MT Morton's unexpected death was typical of the quiet and unassuming man. He kept his own counsel, disliked an- nouncement; he wished to be known and Judged by what he had done, not by what he intended to do. Keeping his plans to himself, when ready to act he was swift and final His wonderful work in reor- ganinzing and rehabilitatng the great Equitable was the crowning achievement of a life of ability and cleanness of char acter, typical of the best American man. hood-the new western American. His name is and always will be a power for good In the Equitable, standing as he always did for the square deal
 "On his first visit to any Equitable agency, in Pittsburg, November 1, 1905, he said: don't like to talk; l want people to see what I have done. not tell what I intend to do'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
MOTHER OF F. H.
 d. CROCKARD DIES
Ared Lady Passes Away at Home in Wheeling, W. Va.-SOn Was
 at the Bedside

Mrs. William Crockard, the mother of Frank H. Crockard, vice president and general manager of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, died at her home in Wheeling, W. Va, Monday night of pneumonia. She was IT years old, and while she had been in feeble condition for some time, her fatal illness was of short duration.
 The deceased had been widow for a number of years. She, leaves besides her son only one other child, married daughter, whose home is at McKeesport, Pa.
 MT. CrocSard left Birmingham Saturday night in response to telegram inform ing him of his mothers illness, and reached Wheeling before she passed away. Tho funeral will take place today. MT. Crockard will start for Birmingham to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
MORGAN IS BADLY
 BURNED IN MINE
Shop Foreman Employed nt Indigo Mines Is Seriously Injured When
 Accumulated Gas ExplOdes

Thice Morgan, a shop foreman in the employ of the Soda Coal Mining and De- velopment company at Morris. was sert- ously hurt Monday night in an explosion at Indigo mines, being burned badly about the face, throat and arms, and otherwise injured.
 The details of the accident are very indefinite, but from accounts Morgan seems to have entered chamber of the mine in which there was an accumula- ton of gas which was ignited by the lamp on his cap. With him at the time was another employe who was slightly injured by the explosion. Morgan was brought to Birmingham for treatment yesterday and removed to St. Vincent's 8 hospital in the ambulance of the Green Undertaking company. His condition was reported to be very unfavorable late last night. and there is little chance for his recovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
STEELE WORKING
 ON GROCERS' CASE
MAKING INVESTIGATIONS CON- CERNING GOVERNMENTS SUIT AGAINST WHOLESALE GROCERS

That N. L. Steele. local special district attorney for the department of justice, had been assigned to make some investi- gations for the department in the east was the announcement made here yes terday by federal officials.
 MT. Steele accompanied Joseph O. Thompson, collector of internal reve-
 rue, on his recent trip to Washington, but did not return. It was stated that were intrusted to MT. Steele for solution and that he would be engaged for sew eral days.
 It is not known here just what the in- vestigations are, and no local source can authorize any information. However 1t is understood that MT. Steele is aiding in the gathering of facts against the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association,
 which has been made defendant in a dissolution case instituted by the govern ment. It is understood that MT. Steele is in the east verifying some data to
 be presented in the litigation and is get
 ting 1t ready for the hearing. The case against the grocers was filed here almost a year ago, but no action looking to the trial of the case has been taken, al-
 though A. o. Harrison, assistant attorney general of the United States, has been
 here twice mapping out the line of proce-
 dure. In view of the fact that the gov- ernment filed motion to give the case precedence over all others. the delay has caused unusual notice.
 It is stated, however, that steps will shortly be taken by the government to
 bring the case up, and it is said the grocers' association will be ready. The latter will be defended by Memphis law yers.
 The case in question is aimed at alleged trust tactics. It is claimed by the fed eral officials that the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association is a monopoly oper- ated in restraint of trade and in violation of the sherman antitrust regulations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved have been filed in the office of the probate court:
 s1150-King Land and Improvement com pany to J. F. Pattillo, the east half of lot 6, block 12 Avondale Land company s survey of Avondale.
 $75O0-Birmingham Realty company to Sterling A. Wood, lots 13 and IA, in block S57, and the 25-foot strip lying south of lot IA in said block, Birmingham Realty company's first addition to Birmingham.
 $2350-H. B. Florence, T. H. Florence and P. F. Florence to s. A. Stricken, lot z, block 10, Woodawn Realty company s first addition to Woodlawn.
 $11OO-B. E. Jackson to c. c. Williams, lot s, block 156, survey of East Lake Land company.
 s5SOo-Louis Piztz and Minnie Pizitz to Abe Gottlieb, lot 6, block S6, survey of Birmingham.
 s550O-Lyde D. Blair and W. P. Blair to w. J. Bell, lot 40 in Mary c. Smiths survey, known as Silver Meade, in West End.
 $15O0-A. L. Fullenwider to Vernon F.. Whitaker, lots 23 and "A, block 472, Ely ton Land company's survey of Birming- ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
TITUS LEAVES THE
 ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Assistant to Former President Hnrn- han Will Accept Position With
 Insurance Firm in Chicago

J. F. Titus. assistant to former Pres ident J. T. Harahan of the Illinois Central railroad. has resigned his posi- ton with that company, according to an announcement made here yesterday. He will become treasurer of the Berlx- shire Insurance company with offices in Chicago.
 He has been with the Illinois Cen tral for 23 years, having risen from a clerk ship to a post very high in the railroad world. He Is very popular among the employees of the Illinois Central and has been a frequent visitor to Birmingham.
 MT. Titus was promoted time and time again by former President liar ahan, whose regard for the retiring officer was very high. His resignation from the service will be received here wi>fS regret, as he seldom neglected an opportunity to boost this city, know ing well his superior's high regard for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
FUQUAY HAS NEW
 INSURANCE BILL
Provides That the Insurance Depart ment Be Separated From the
 Department of State

It became known in insurance circles yesterday that something new in insur- ance legislation will be attempted at Montgomery by Representative Fuquay in the house. It was stated on good author ity that MT. Fuquay has a bill which he will introduce separating the insur- ance department from the office of the secretary of state and making the com missioner of insurance the insurance rat ing officer for Alabama.
 In other words, the bill does away with the Southeastern Tariff association in Alabama, and gives the authority of fixing rates to a state officer.
 The bill will no doubt meet with oppo- sition from fire insurance companies, and it is probable that such fight will be put up. if necessary. to kill the bill in committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
ADJUSTMENTS
ssThe Easiest Way

Frances Starr's approaching engage ment at the Jefferson theatre tonight in Eugene Walters most notable play. "The Easiest Way" has awakened keen interest. No playgoer can afford to miss seeing Miss Starr in the most fla nous role of her successful career, As is David Belasco's invariable rule, the production to be seen here will be iden- tical down to the smallest detail with that which held the attention of New York playgoers for upward of 300 per formances at the Belasco theatre in New York. and Miss Starr will have the support of the players who were as- sociated with her in her prolonged met ropolitan season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
SAYS LEA'S ELECTION
 IS MOST GRATIFYING
PaschaI S. Shook Is Personal Friend of New Tennessee Senator Who
 Was Elected Monday

Paschal S. Shook of this city is per- sonal friend and great admirer of Luke Lea, elected United States senator from Tennessee Mir. Lea, he says, was reward cd by the people of his native state be- cause he had smashed the Patterson ma chine, defeated "Fiddling'' Bob Taylor for governor, and had led the judicial ticket to success after it had passed almost through the valley of the shadow.
 In talking of MT. Lea yesterday, MT. Shook said he was probably the youngest man who was ever elected to the United States Senate, and that while he has only recently entered politics, his career had been meteoric.
 ITO say that I am delighted with the election of my friend, Luke Lea, to the United States Senate, puts it very mild ly." said MT. Shook. "It is a distinct com pliment and unusual honor to a very young man. While only 31 years old, he is not young in experience in the polit- ical game, and I do not believe he en- tered the game for political preferment. While he has never before held office, he has been in the limelght of Tennessee politics for about four years, and his ca reer extending over that period has been meteoric, and had been crowded with events of tremendous importance. He has been the forceful leader of the re- form forces in Tennessee: he smashed the Patterson machine; he was largely instru- mental in the defeat of Bob Taylor, the nominee of the machine; he led to vic- tory the independent and untrammeled judicial ticket in the August election last summer. As Napoleon, also very young man, won the crown of an empire by al- most an unbroken succession of victories in battles for conquest of lands and peo- pies, this young general of the forces of temperance, good government, law and order and better civic and political condi- tions in the state, has been successful, and has been rewarded by the people of his native state with the highest office within their gift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
ARCHITECTS MEET
 AGAIN TOMORROW

A meeting will be held tomorrow ir the offices of D. o. Whilden to complete the plan of organizing the Architects Association of Birmingham. Harry B Wheelock has been made temporary head of tho organization and will prob. ably be elected its permanent presi- dent at the meeting tomorrow.
 A call has been issued to the various architects of Birmingham to become members of the organization and a de- cided interest has been manifested ir the plan.
 It is the object of this organization to promote in every manner the inter- est of the architects of Birmingham and to get in line for progressive movements In this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
SHIPPED STOLEN
 GOODS TO SPOUSE
TANOOGA AND SENT THEM TO HIS WIFE IN BIRMINGHAM-CAUG BY OFFICERS

Upon information furnished by Detec- tives White and Brown of the local de- tective department, Will Jenkins, ne- gro employed by the Southern Beef and Provision company, was arrested yester- day in Chattanooga on charge of bur glary and grand larceny.
 The arrest of Jenkins follows some hard work on the part of Detectives White and Brown and reveals a very unique story. It seems that Jenkins is employed by the Southern Beef and Provision com pany at the branch office in Chattanooga. The provision people have been missing goods from their stock for some time and suspected Jenkins. The goods stolen were fine hams, lard, bacon and other meats.
 Knowing that Jenkins lived in Birming- ham, the police at Chattanooga applied to the local department for assistance and the case was turned over to Detec- lives White and Brown. Detective White at once suspected the negro of shipping the goods to his wife and obtained the information that she had received a box via the express company the same day.
 Detective White at once investigated the contents of the box and found part of the goods reported stolen at Chattanooga. He at once wired the Chattanooga au- thorities to arrest Jenkins, which was done. The goods shipped were conhscated but Jenkins wife was not put under bond as she was in ignorance that the meat was stolen
 The thefts have been going on for some time and the provision people think that Jenkins has purloined much more than was thought at first. Detective White recovered 60 pounds of meat and will se- cure more today. The catch is regarded as an important one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
MILFORD CASE TO
 BE FINISHED TODAY

The hearing of the states evidence in the case of w. E. Milford. who is charged with assault with intent to murder on his wife. Mrs. Dora Milford was completed yesterday before Judge Weaver in the first division of the criminal court and the evidence for the defense was taken up. The hearing will probably be finished this morning about 9 o'clock.
 Milford is being tried for an alleged assault on his wife. who testified that she was asleep at the time. The testi- mony of their little son was to the effect that his father had threatened to kill him if he divulged anything that happened on the night of the assault The state is represented bx Assistant Solicitors Ed Winston and H. A. Locke and the defendant by J. E. Roach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
KNIGHT-YANCEY SUITS
Lowell Says If Won Creditors Will Get
 as Much as 40 Per Cent

w. s. Lowell, trustee for the bank rupt firm of Knight, Yancey & Co.,, in speal<ing of the renewed interest in the case, said yesterday if the suits new pending were won by the creditors the debts would be paid at a rate of about 40 per cent. He added that If the cred itors were paid now their claims would receive about 16 per cent of the losses sustained.
 MT. Lowell said, however, the future of the suits connected with banks and railroads were problematical and that absolutely no one could foretell what would finally result from the cases.
 Since the failure the attorneys rep resenting the creditors have taken va rious measures to collect what they thought to be due, which has resulted in the litigaAons becoming of the pre- cedent making kind in legal circles. The decision regarding the New York bank, and that in the case against Henry Hentz & Go. here are the only two that have been passed upon by the lower courts. They have resulted vic toriously for the creditors. It is ex- pected that the case will finally result in the most celebrated legal entangle- ment in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
MRS. P. (. RATLIFF
 DIES SUDDENLY
STORE WHEN SEIZED WITH AN ATTACK OF HEART FAILURE. DEATH INSTANTANEOUS

Mrs. P. c. Ratliff, wife of P. C. Ratliff, general agent of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance company. died suddenly of heart failure yesterday morning at 11:s0 o'clock while shopping at the Steele Smith dry goods store. Death was in- stant and medical assistance which was summoned immediately was of no avail
 Mrs. Ratliff lived at 2s16 Mountain ave- nue. She had upon leaving home yester- day morning given a few instructions about domestic affairs, saying that she would return within a short while. At the time of her death she was examining some embroideries on the ground floor of the Steele-Smith department store. Very suddenly she swooned and fell backwards, crashing into a show case. by which she was slightly cut. Physi- clans were called in but it was found that she was dead
 Her husband, P. c. Ratllff. general agent for the Penn Mutual Life Insur- ance company, had been called to Mont gomery yesterday morning on D business trip. He was notified of the death of his wife over the phone by Shaw & Son. who have prepared her remains for burial. He reached the city last night at 7:15 o'clock
 Mrs. Ratliff is survived in addition to her husband by three children, Miss Mary, Miss Alma and William. The first mentioned is attending Converse college at Spartanburg, S. C., and will reach the city today at noon. William Ratliff is student at the Birmingham High school
 The funeral arrangements will be an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
CONSTABLE REEVES
 RESTING EASY

Deputy Constable W. M. Reeves. who was shot and seriously wounded at Porter last Sunday afternoon. Is rest ing very easily at the South High lands infirmary and has every chance for recovery. The attending physi- clans feel much encouraged over the condition of Deputy Reeves and are confident of his recovery if nothing un- expected happens. John Jackson, the negro who did the shooting. is in the Hillman hospital in an extremely crit ical condition. The report was given out that he would not live much longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
Marriage License. Issued

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the pro- bate court:
 Robert S. Adams of Prattvi.le to Fran ces T. Russell.
 c. B. Baskervlll, Jr., of Macon, Miss, to Miss Mary Neal Hurt.
 w. E. Garner of Birmingham to Miss Iphey Jene Taylor.
 James Davidson of Vivian to Ethel Glaze.
 Dr. Charles Griffith of Jasper, Tenn. to Willie Kelly of Bessemer.
 Thomas J. Cummins of Birmingham to Mrs. Mary r. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
Knights of Khorassan

All those who have signed the char ter list for the proposed Birmingham branch of the Knights of Khorassan, and others who may desire to do so, are requested to meet at Maccabees hall on Fourth avenue. tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
Notice to Patrons

Of the Monarch Livery Company. Ru- mors to the effect that J. D. Latheps has sold the business are false. Thanking you for your past favors and hoping a continuation of your pat ronage, respectfully, J. D. LATHEM, President Monarch Livery Co.,. 22057 1st Ave
 1-26-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
Col. sydenham B, Tram

The remains of Col. Sydenham B. Trapp, aged 70 years. who died suddenly Sunday morning at hls late residence, 1906 Tenth avenue. south, were sent for burial to Curthbert, Ga, yesterday morning at $50 o'clock by the Green Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
Anderson Conynlescent

George l.. Anderson. who was shot Saturday night last by his wife, Mrs. Viola Anderson. has been discharged from the Solomon Wilder in1rmary and returned home He is we'll on the road to recovery and with a little rest will soon be as good as new. state the doc tors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
Whitman Hound Over

Jim Whitman was bound over to the grand jury yesterday by Judge H. B. Abernethy in the second division of the criminal court on charge of manslaughter in the first degree. He was allowed no bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Mrs. Jennie Elizabeth DeArmond
 Mrs. Jennie Elizabeth de Armond, ageo 73 years, died Monday night at 12 o'clock at her late residence. A St. Charles ave nue, West End. The remains were sent for burial to Gayleville yesterday after noon at o'clock by the Green Under taking company.