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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
WANTS TO BUILD
 GREAT WHITE WAY
cEORGE MILLER IS INVESTIGATING IN BIRMINGHAM WITH VIEW TO INTRODUCING NEW LIGHTING SCHEME DOWN TOWN

George Miller, known as ''The Great White Way man. arrived in Birming- ham again yesterday and is busying him. self around Birmingham with a plan for establishing such an illuminated street in this city.
 He is the man who arranged and in- stalled the Great White Way in Atlanta, said to be the most elaborate and mag nificent system of municipal ornamental lighting in the country. MT. Miller states that he is very much pleased with the manner in which the idea has been ad- vanced in Birmingham, and that If he finds the sentiment favorable he will go into his plans with local people
 It requires quite a diplomat to bring the city, the lighting company and the property owners together on an equitable arrangement, but MT. Miller states that he has done it in other cities.
 The system is made up of ornamental clusters of lights on posts on both sides of the street. It is said to be the most beautiful arrangement that has ever been planned. Mr. Miller will call on Mayor Exum and a number of other people dur ing this week He was here about a month ago and went over the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
STEINER RETURNS
 TO NEW YORK CITY

After being in Birmingham for sev- oral days renewing old acquaintances and visiting relatives, B. Stiener of New York city will leave this morning over the Southern railway for his home.
 While here Mr. Steiner precipitated a warm and interesting discussion about the merits and demerits of the Souh : ern railway service from New York here which was entered into by l.. Sevier, general agent Frank B. Fowlkes and others.
 He occupied lower berth No. in the observation car "Birmingha ann attached to the Birmingham Special which will place him safely in New York tomorrow afternoon.
 MT. Steiner said he had enjoyed his return to Birmingham very much and believed fully that this city and dis trict were destined to be the greatest industrial point ,ir the south. He said in New York he was always pulling for this city and was always glad 10 see Birmingham people in the metrop oils of the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
RESUBMIssION NOT
 SPECIFIED IN VOTE
Several Members of City Committee Want Commissioners Elected
 By Districts

Do you favor commission form of government for the city of Birming- ham. the commissioners to be elected by the people?" That Is the question to which the people of Birmingham an- swered Yes" in the last city pri- mary.
 Contrary to report, there was no mention in the question of resub- mission of the bill to the people for adoption. However. it was plainly stated that the people wanted to elect their own commissioners.
 The city committee. which was elect ed at the same time, will meet within the next few days to take up Walker Percy's bill and will petition the legis- lature to divide the city into five dis tricts and elect one commissioner from each district, the whole electorate of the city passing on each com missioner. At least this plan Is being agitated by several members of the committee who hope to have 1t indorsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
FEDERAL REPORT ON
 BIRMINGHAM ORES
COURSE OF PREPARATION FOR SEVERAL YEARS IS NOW BEING DISTRIBUTED

The report of the geologic investigation of the Birmingham district, which was started here in 1906 by experts from the United States geological survey, has been printed by the government printing of fee and is now being distributed.
 The work occupies government vol ume of 2o5 pages. accompanying which are several detailed and highly technical maps, illustrations, cuts and other at tractive features.
 The work was started in 1906 as a part of a general plan to prepare special re- ports on all of the important iron ore districts of the south. The volume just issued deals with iron ores, fuels and fluxes of this district.
 Ernest F. Burchard was engaged for the work during June and July of 1906 and in January 1909. Charles Butts con- ducted, however. independent investiga- tions in 1904. 1905, 1906 and 1908 of the general geology and coal resources of the who was in charge of the iron ore work of the survey. prepared a portion of the work and then resigned
 The work deals with clintor ore, red ore, workings topography. geological for nations and the relation of the various beds of ore to each other. A detailed description is given of every workable ore seam in the Birmingham district, with opinions demonstrating the wide range of investigation in the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
NO ACTION TAKEN IN CHANGING FIRE WAGONS
Mayor Notifies Companies That They May Figure on Purchasing the
 Old Wagons

The Mayor has not yet called the special committee together again to award the contract for the $60,0OO worth of motordriven fire apparatus which it has been authorized to pur- chase.
 had bid both on the sale of the ap- paratus and on the purchase of the old horse drawn wagons Mayor Exum mo- tified the agents of all the companies that they might figure on the purchase of the old wagons, so that the whole matter could be handled by the com mittee when it meets. The committee will probably get together today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
THOMPSON STILL LEADER
 OF PARTY IN ALABAMA

ferences in Alabama. He was accom- panied by N. l.. Steele of this city, sep cial district attorney and a warm per sonal friend of Frank H. Hitchcock. Ii is stated from Washington that the position taken by MT. Thompson In the reputed breach has been concurred in by the administration advisers and that Mir Thompson has by this token been designated as the real man" in Alabama republican circles.
 No positive data has been given out In regard to the split between Major Barker and MT. Thompson, but 1t has widened until the utmost concern has been felt here for the safety of one of the two factions. The Thompson fac ton is said to have been in impreg- nable control for years while Major Barker was desirous of shaking some one loose from patronage His efforts it is stated, have met with defeat and the Thompson faction Is accordingly joyous.
 MT. Thompson and MT. Steele are ex- pected to return to Birmingham Sun day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
REAL ESTATE MEN
 WILL MEET AGAIN
TERDAY'S MEETING TO DRAFT CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS WILL REPORT TODAY

The local real estate dealers met again. as had been scheduled, yesterday after noon at 4:30 o'clock in the directors room at the Chamber of Commerce building, for discussing further the proposed plan of reorganzing the old association in view, perhaps, of an utilization with the Ma tional Association of Real Estate Ex- changes. J. l.. Yancey, Roscoe McCon- nell and Fuller Manley were appointed as a committee to draft a constitution and bylaws for the new association, to be submitted at a meeting which will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the same place.
 The meeting yesterday afternoon was well attended, nearly every local dealer being represented, and the general sem timent of those present was favorable to the scheme of reorganization. It Is practically certain that the local dealers will affiliate with the National associa- ton, whose representative, MT. F. E. Ainger, is largely responsible for the in- terest in the movement to put the local dealers on a cooperative basis.
 "I had never realized just what the local conditions were" said MT. R. P. McDavid, chairman at yesterdays meet ing, nor appreciated the fact that our situation could be bettered greatly if put on a cooperative basis, until MT. Ain ger came forward with his scheme. have no doubt whatever that our wisest course is to become associated with a large organization, such as Mir. Ainger represents. The weakness of our old as- sociation has been due to the fact that 1t was purely local'
 Hill Ferguson said: ''I heartily indorse the movement on foot to establish a new association. Our old organization was never more than nominal affair. and we heretofore have been the only peo. pie without organization. The number of dealers has been growing within thu past few years to proportions which no only justify but demand that the busi ness be regulated along cooperative schedules like those of the bankers, law yers and insurance men"
 The dealers this afternoon will further discuss what plans are advisable for the new association to pursue in order to secure an efficient organization, and will attempt to shape up the submitted con- stitution and bylaws for final approval
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
HAMMOND REPORTS
 TONE OF OPTIMISM
Well Known Iron Broker Returns From Trip to PittsburG and
 the East

Horace Hammond of Hammond Byrd company, pig iron brokers, returned yes- terday from trip through the Pennsyl- vania districts and the east. He was in Pittsburg for several days during which time he was in touch with the industrial conditions there. He said the indications were decidedly brighter in industrial lines and while prices remained steadfast it would cause surprise if the market did Hammond said
 II think conditions appear very much more hopeful than in some time. The in dustrial men around Pittsburg seemed to be very optimistic and orders have been coming in more rapidly of late. Buyers are placing rather good orders and the territory for the deliveries is being ex- tended. There seems to be a general dis position to open up which leads to the belief that the tone is greatly improved
 T am sure that better conditions are about to be realized. While orders and buyers are more active just now, the bus mess has not been of sufficient volume to increase the prices. However the quo- tations will be affected when the right time comes.
 In speaking of Birmingham's reputation among industrial men in the east, Mr. Hammond said:
 "The very best impression has been made by this district upon the great num- Der of industrial men who have been here in the more recent years. The district is looked upon now as permanent thing and not place for risks or speculation '"I believe Birmingham will make even faster strides during the next few years than have been made in the past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
WE DoFF OUR HATS
To Our New Friends

And render thanks to the source of the introduction.
 A sample letter: Postum Cereal Co.,, Ltd.
 Battle Creek. Mich. Gentlemen:
 "I am a reader of the Weekly and notice they give you a great deal of criticism of late. When they first began to criticise you I became somewhat interested and began to wonder what your Grape-Nuts breakfast food was like, and as my curiosity got the best of me, bought 2 package and I liked 1t so well have used several packages. And to my sur prise find am gaining in weight and feeling fine.
 Since using GrapeNuts l have talked with several people about them and they all think as I do. that they are the best breakfast food on the mar ket today.
 "So in this case 8 knock is a boost with those who use Grape-Nuts."
 Respectfully,
 w. c. Payne. Fairbury. H.. Box 621. A goodly collection of this sort are coming in daily for which we are duly grateful.
 There's Reason"
 Postum Cereal Company Ltd.
 Battle Creek. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
WASHINGTON AND LEE
 ALUMNI AT BANQUET
President Denny and pr. Campbell VIII Be Entertained By Local Men
 Tomorrow Night

President George c. Denny of Wash ington and Lee university and Dr. John l.. Campbell of the faculty will be the guests of the Birmingham Alumni as sociation of Washington and Lee uni versity tomorrow plight.
 The local association will give them a dinner at the Southern club, when Washington and Lee matters generally boost
 Borden Burr, president of the local alumni. announces that due to the linn tied time, it was impossible to get out sufficient notice through the mail. but that all members of the alumni will be, expected to attend. together with any ut-of-town alumni. The dinner will begin at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
BIRMINGHAM SURE TO
 BE MADE SUB PORT
Favorable Recommendation By
 Treasury Department
MANY IMPORTERS HERE
Investigations Show That Birmingham Imports More Goods From For eign Countries Than Atlanta,
 Memphis or Nashville

A favorable report from the treasury department, a favorable report by the ways and means committee and sub port of entry in Birmingham within two weeks, is the programme which is be- Ing carried out, according to advices re- ceived by the Chamber of Commerce.
 A report from Washington yesterday confirmed the belief that the special gov ernment agent who has been In Birming- ham for some time Investigating Birming- hams need of port of entry had recom- mended favorable action.
 This favora ble report will be transmit ted by the department to the ways and means committee of the House of Rep resentatives in the next few days, and upon Congressman Underwood's recom- mendation it will be passed within two weeks.
 Such sub port would have been To- cated here long ago but for the fact that the census showed such a small popula- tion It has been proved that Birming- ham does more importing than Atlanta, Nashville or Memphis, all of which have enjoyed the benefits of sub port for a long time.
 The importance of the matter will be understood when it is known that 30 firms do active importing all the year round, while innumerable concerns import occa- sionaly. The convenience which it will afford has been appreciated by a great | many merchants who have written strong letters to the government department, | urging that the port be established here l The office would be in the federal bts, Fl | ing, in charge of deputy, who would be assisted by one inspector To all in- tents and purposes the sub port will be the same as a regular port, as importers can transact all their business without going to Mobile which is now the near ocfp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

Forney Johnston, attorney for the Tidewater Development company, stated yesterday that McArthur Broth CTS, the contracting firm which has the contract for the construction of the street railroad from East Lake to Bessemer will send a representative to Birmingham probably next week with full specifications and plans for the construction of the road and that within 60 days from the date of ap- proval by the city actual work will begin on the line, in accordance with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

Out of respect for the memory of Gen. Robert b. Lee, the revered Confederate general, the federal courts at Blrming- ham were yesterday adjourned by Judge Thomas Jones, presiding.
 The adjournment as mark of esteem for Lee was taken at noon yesterday and will end at 10 o'clock this morning.
 Court convened yesterday morning and entered into one case This progressed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
ATTENDANCE NOT
 WHAT IS DESIRED
ARE coNTISUEps .ssgr PASTORS SAY cHuRcHrSh4y NOT SHOW SUFFICIENT Iri1EREsr

The daily noon lgprDyap meetings at the city hall armory. btnrtn<b last week under the auspices of tiAe1 Haruingham Pastors' union, are being t,Datlnu4d daily. services beginning at 12 o'baoujx and closing at 12:3o Iiaa ksra.f
 As announced. ffkHt nusetings this week are being oonducted by Dr. John S. Eos ter, pastor of ,f&4 H1rst Presbyterian church. Dr. FoNtbr i expresses himself as pleased with the; spirit manifested by those who are attGpding the services. but says the servicea sas not nearly so well attended as Is deeireA.zi4
 The fact that all the churches of tho city have not given the project their, whole-souled support Is taken by the pas tors who are behind the movement as the best evidence that the daily prayer meet. ings are needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A Correction. The DicLen. stamp

A Corrections The Dickens Stamp To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In my communication of last Sunday I stated that thes stamps issued for the centenary memorial fund for Charles Dickens. and for the benefit of his heirs, are for sale at cent each l should have said 'one penny" the penny being the English coin. sheet of 12 stamps sells only two demands have been made on the stock held In Birmingham. one by a gentleman in Greensboro. reader of The Ase-Herald. There must surely be many more lovers of Dickens than this would indicate. GEORGE EAvES Birmingham, January IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
TO SOON HAVE LINE
 YORK TO REFORM
Extension of Cockrane's Railroad to Connect With Alabama Great
 Southern at That Place

For the purpose of inspecting the new railroad built by John T. Cochrane, con- meeting with the Alabama Great Southern at York. c. Dougherty, chief engineer of the Queen and Crescent Route, was in that town yesterday.
 Within few weeks the line of MI. Cochrane will be built from Reform to York and will at that place make con- nections with the Alabama Great South ern. The inspection by MT Dougherty was to get details in shape for the con- nections to be made at the completion of the work
 In addition to Mr. Dougherty the line was Expected by l.. Sevier general agent of the company of this city, and A. H. Woodward, vice president and general manager of the Woodward Iron company. The party of inspectors returned to Bir- mingham last night
 The line, according to the opinion of the experts, is a fine piece of construc- ton and will fill want at York and other adjacent places and which will be of great value to the surrounding terri tory. The construction has been under way for some time. It Is one of the units in the line that MT. Cochrane intends to build to Birmingham. He has completed three strips of the new line, this being the last.
 MT Cochrane's line will come from Re- form to Tuscaloosa. thence to Bessemer and then to Birmingham if the present rlans are carried out. The southern terminal of the company will proDably be at Mobile. The new line. is to open a rich territory in south Alabama and will place great area and large population in immediate touch with the larger cities of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Wanted Cig.rs Only

The store of M. E. Cockrell at 1000 Nine teenth street, North, was entered by thieves yesterday morning, and r boxes of cigars stolen. No other articles in the store were touched. The theft was re- ported to the police station and detectives assigned to the case, but as yet they have failed to find any trace of the burglars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Getting Ready To Start Work
 Or The New TideWdter Line

the terms of the contract.
 The Birmingham, Ensley and Bes- semer Railroad company" said MT. Johnston, was organized for legal reasons and will be, the operating com pany for the street car line, construct Ing and running the line. It will ac quire the franchises granted the Tide water company.
 We have everything in fine shape, said MT. Johnston, and there is no longer any question about the fact that the line will be built"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
FEDERAL RESPECT FOR LEE

until about noon, when Judge Jones, who is an exrConfederate soldier announced that he would stop the machinery of the federal court until today at 10 o'clock. The jurors and witnesses were then ex- cused.
 It is seldom that federal or state courts show such respect for Confederate gen erals and the incident yesterday by the federal courts caused much favorable comment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

Hall Talley alias son" Talley, and Clany Byrd, both colored. were bound over without bond yesterday on the charge of murder by Judge H. B. Ab- ernethy in the second division of the inferior court.
 A double-header capital docket will be taken up in the criminal court be- ginning March and running through the week, at which session Judges Ca halan and Weaver will preside. On the docket are 15 murder cases, three of robbery and one In which the de- fendant is charged with having car nal knowledge of a child. The docket set is as follows:
 Will Graves. Addie Miles, Jim John son, Lizzie Hubbard, Arthur Jones Henry Murphy, Luther Banks, Jennie Matthews, Anderson Van Ross, Charlie Payne. Robert Pollard, John Johnson Ivy Sanford, Addie Harris and Tom Grain, murder; Littleton Allen, Ed Pitts and Emanuel Pope, robbery; Abe Bowen. carnal knowledge of child.
 The case of Harry Fochee, charged with murder, was under way yester- day in the first division of the criminal court, Judge Frank Cahalan presiding The hearing of the case will probably run through a day or so, but If pos sible will be concluded this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Training Ship Overdue

Sydney. ,S. S., January 19.-The White Star training ship Mersey. which left Melbourn on January 10. is overdue here, presumably because of the severe easter ly gales prevailing. The ship usually car- ries 100 or more cadets, who are being trained for service as officers in the mer- chant marine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Cr.ud Jury Inspects HospitaI

The grand jury spent yesterday inspect ing the hospitals of the county. An eff fort is being made to finish with all the miscellaneous business that is still to come before theIjury in time for an ad- journment at the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Burglars Got $50

The home of Mrs. Mccall. 23is Thir- teenth avenue North. was burglarised yesterday and purse containing $50 in money stolen. The matter was promptly reported to the police station. Detectives Jones and Gates were assigned to the case. but they found no trace of tho thief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Suits Filed Ye.terday

To recover damages for the loss of a finger, and other injuries alleged to have been received while employed by the company, Howard Williams filed suit for $3000 damages in the circuit court yesterday against the Birming ham Coal and Iron company.
 Suit for $1500 damages was filed yes- yesterday in the circuit cour by J. D. Heacock against J. H. Terrell for alleged demolishing of an automobile of the plaintiff ir a collision.
 For alleged personal injuries while in the employ of the Birmingham Ore and Mining company. Walter Brice filed suit for $5000 damages yesterday against the company In the circuit court
 Suit for $1500 damages wac filed yes- terday in the circuit court by Eliz- abeth H. Miller against the Southern Railway company on the grounds that the company was negligent in hauling check ed trunk. which was damaged by rain.
 Suit for $100o damages was filed yesterday in the city court by Wade Walker against H. M. Atkinson as re- ceiver of the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad company. the Geor- gia Terminal company and the Ala bama Terminal company for alleged injuries to properly caused by an em- bankment in close proximity thereto erected by the company.
 Alleging that she was hurt and in- jured while alighting from street car. Mrs. Kate Johnson filed suit for s2ooO- damages in the city court yes terday against the Birmingham Rail- way. Light aud l owcr company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
PERSONAL

! T.. E. Brooks of the Louisville and
 Nashville railroad, left yesterday for Louisville. where he will remain several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Winston Fruit Growing

G. H. Potter of Haleyville delivered a most interesting address on Growing Fruit for Profit In Winston County" He explained how 169 hill farmers in Win ston and adjoining counties have adopted ing money growing peaches and other fruits. All these growers have more than 800 trees, and some of them have many thousands of trees. All this has been accomplished in the past three years.