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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
DREW SWALLOWED
 H|SFORMER BOND Satisfies Court That He Was Sincere in His Trip
 to the North

After an examination before Judge
 w. I. Grubb yesterday as to whether Emanuel c. Drew, who was brought from Boston yesterday. should be per- mitted his liberty on his old bond of sl0,OO0 or have it increased to $40,o0O, the court allowed the defendant to re- make the old bond.
 Judge Grubb heard testimony from witnesses to the effect that MT. Drew requested permission of a majority of his bondsmen as to his visiting Buffalo and Boston. He went further and sent telegrams and letters back to Fort Payne tending to refute any sugges
 ton that he intended to leave the country.
 From what could be gathered, the department of justice was informed that MT. Drew intended to sail for England two days after he was arrested last Sunday. MT. Drew denied this and deputy marshal testified that MT. Drew was at his room at work Sunday when arrested in the Adams house, Boston. The defendant with unmistakable pathos evident in his voice. informed
 the court that he apprehended that his
 enemies would take some action while
 he was out of Fort Payne and that he made every possible effort to keep down
 any suggestion that he was running away. He related his conferences with bondsmen and said friends in Fort Payne allowed him the use of their money to make the trip. He showed contracts tending to prove his asser- lions as to business deals in Buffalo and Boston.
 Judge Grubb told MT. Drew that when he issued the capias for his arrest that he intended that it should only be served in the event Drew made any at tempt to board a vessel at Boston or committed any acts that would have suggested to the average man that he intended to leave the country. After hearing the evidence the pris-
 oner was allowed his liberty under his old bond. Inasmuch as that instrument was revoked wlsen the court ordered the arrest of MT. Drew, deputy ac-
 companied him to Fort Payne last night
 where the bond is to be resigned.
 Attorney Meade appeared for MT. Drew while N. l.. Steele. special United states district attorney, represented
 the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
SECOND CHARITY
 VISITOR ARRIVES

With the arrival of Miss Loomis Logan in this city yesterday, the staff of district visitors of the Associated Charities was augmented, making two young ladies now engaged in this work in the city.
 Miss Logan, who comes splendidly rec commended from her former position as visitor for the Chattanooga Associated Charities, has been an active worker among the poor for the past + months After career of five months in Atlanta as volunteer Miss Loomis became con- nected with the Chattanooga organiza- tion. which was formed about year ago, at the time of it's beginning, and remained there until yesterday, when she joined the Birmingham association.
 Miss Payne, who has heretofore been the only visitor. will continue her duties and the larger force required to investi- gate the appeals made to the Associated Charities for aid and plan for their rem edy is expected to accomplish results con- sistent with the ever increasing demands made upon their charity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
COMMISSION BEGINS
 WATERWORKS PROBE
President Lynn and Super intendent O'Connell Be-
 fore Commissioners

The negotiations at the instance of commission, looking to an adjustment of alleged excessive rates charged by the Birmingham Water Works company, opened yesterday afternoon when Bert Lynn and Superintendent O'Connell of that corporation appeared before the com mission The negotiations will be resumed at 2;30 this afternoon.
 The meeting was at the invitation of the commission, and as President Lynn put it. nothing could happen yesterday excep. for MT. Lynn to be informed officially of the trouble.
 Those present at the conference in addi- ton to President Lynn and superintend- ent o'Connell were MT Exum, Mir Weatherly, Judge Lane, City Attorney Romaine Boyd, Secretary H. S. Ryall and Chief A. V. Bennett of the fire depart ment.
 After the conference had been concluded it was announced that the officials would resume this afternoon at 2:SO o'clock. The meetings are executive.
 When asked for a statement yesterday, President Lynn, who came here from I'ittsburg to take up the water problem with the commission. said that he did not have any statement to make.
 T merely came to Birmingham to see the commissioners upon their invitation, said President Lynn. T do not know the trouh.e. but am perfectly willing to go into our service with the commissioners l have not been officially informed as to .he situation, but I anticipate that this will be made clear right away"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS
 AT THE ALMSHOUSE

Almshouse-The total cost of operation of the almshouse for the fiscal year end ing September 30 1911, was s11,535. 80. an average per capita per month approxi- mately $13.5o.
 We very much regret to report from our visit to the almshouse that we find the conditions there deplorable. Here per init us to quote the following extract from an article which came to our notice by w. M McGrath. secretary of the As soc.ated Charities of Birmingham, bear ing directly upon this subject:
 '"rhe almshouse Is a rambling wooden structure. veritable finder box Prac- tically all of the various wards or dormi- tories arc connected one with the other by wooden passageways, some covered and some open, and If a fire should start in any part of these buildings the entire place would be swept from existence. The main building is a two story affair, and is usel for the male and female white occupants. Directly in the rear of this is the only brick structure on the prem ises; this is used as a kitchen On one side is the dining room for whites and on the other that of the negroes. Beyond this to the left of the main building and m the rear is a two story frame buldins for the colored men.
 ''There are Il men and women, white
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
NEW YORK MAN ROOMS UNDERWOOD In Atlantic Coast States Everyone Is Talking
 Underwood

That Oscar Underwood was looked upon as the most conservative man for the democratic nomination for President was the statement of Rube Burrows, local manager for well known New York firm. who returned yesterday from tour of the Carolinas, Virginia and other At lantic coast states.
 He said the clerks, merchants, railroad station agents. bankers, ministers and men in every walk of life were enthusias- tic over MT. Underwood's candidacy. and ton MT. Underwood would walk away" from both Governor Wilson and Uncle Jud" Harmon of Ohio
 MT. Burrows said the opinion seemed to be general that Governor Wilson was en- trely too faddish, was handicapped with too many 'isms," and that he was likely to go off at a tangent almost any time. As for "Uncle Jud," MT. Burrows said that it was generally considered that the Ohio chief executive was out of the run ming.
 MT Underwood is looked upon as the ore man typifying all that is safe and sane in the democratic ranks at this mo- ment by the people of the Atlantic coast states'' said MT. Burrows
 As I understand the situation, they be- lieve Mr. Wilson is far too progressive in his views, representing as he does the school room theory of the old time de- He is possessed of many "isms' that are bound to develop and chagrin the people should he receive the nomination.
 "Gcvernor Harmon is being scarcely at this time by the masses of the people.
 AS for MT. Underwood. the story of his competency has gone over the country like wild brambles. Everyone is talking of him and they all look upon him as no: only a man who brings home the bacon," but as a man who typifies the best of the party. He Is to the minds of those I talk with the one sterling propo- sitior upon which democracy may rely.
 Tt is the general opinion that Mr. Un- dorwood. if he conducts himself at the next session of Congress as admirably as he did in the extra session. his nomina- ton ct the hands of enthusiastic demo- cratic admirers must be conceded"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
Underwood Banquet Committee
 Holds Meeting to Hear Reports

The general committee of the Chamber of Commerce, which is in charge of the arrangements for the Underwood banquet to be given on November g at the Coun- try club. held a meeting yesterday morn ing at the Chamber of Commerce to hear the reports from the sub-committees Everything is progressing satisfactorily. Chairman Victor H. Hanson presided, and at the adjournment of the general com mittee the banquet committee held a con- ference to consider ideas for the menu and place cards, which will be printed and hand painted In appropriate industrial designs, decorations and music. The of fer made by the band of the Boys Indus trial school was declined with thanks,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
STATEMENT ON
 ACTION OF GRAND JURY

To tke Editor of The Age-Herald:
 l notice in the report of the grand iuryi as published in the evening papers. ir discussing the indictment against MT. A A. Gambll, the following language is used with reference to myself
 "Tbe evidence further tends to show that one R. D. Burnett made a similar proposition, acting, it would appear, as an agent for the said Gambill."
 ! take it that the grand jury would not have employed language of this character urless there had been some evidence be- fore them which could have been under stood as they stated it. And accordingly I think in justice to myself that I should moke a statement with reference to the matter
 l have never either as agent for Gam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
CATARRH GONE No More Hawking and Snuff. ling When You Breathe
 Hyomei

HYOMEI tpronounce it High-o-me) is guaranteed to end the misery of catarrh.
 Breathe it. destroy the catarrh germs. and soon hawking and snuffling will cease.
 form in the nose; mucus Nill not lodge in the throat; all inflammation VIII leave the membrane of the nose and throat and your head will feel clear and fine.
 Breathe 1t for coughs. colds and sore throat; it's soothing. healing. antisepti4 : action is better than all the stomach dosing remedies in creation. and there isn't particle of opium, cocaine or ether habit forming drug in it.
 Complete outfits, which includes in- haler. $1.00. Extra bottles of HYOMEI 60 cents at Nortons drug store ana druggists everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02

as if has been decided to have an orches- tra furnish the music on that occasion.
 The matter of the price of the ban quet-$10 plate-was touched upon by several members of the committee, and after a careful analysis of the expenses which this was to cover, it was agreed that 1t was a moderate charge. The music. flowers, decorations menu and other details of the banquet are not the only essentials involved in this $1o, as the distinguished guests who have been specially invited must be provided for In this way.
 At the next meeting, which will likely te called at an early date. the final de- tails are expected to be well under com- pletion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02

bill or in any other capacity, approached any individual or individuals represent ing or controlling taxable property, whether large or small, within the coun ty. in any manner. directly or indirectly. with the proposition that he or they not assess his or their own or anyone e1se's property within the county with the tax assessor. as required by law within the current year, intimating or stating, d- rectly or indirectly, that it would be to their interest. material or otherwise, to allow said assessments to go by default, and that he, the said Gambill, would at tend to their assessments in the spring or at any other time.
 Any person or persons who may have testified to the contrary before the grand jury have falsely and maliciously misrep- resented. R. D. BURNETT.
 Birmingham, November 1, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
"MEDICO" FOOTBALL
 VS. HOWARD COLLEGE

Howard college will entertain the foot ball team of the Birmingham Medical college at West End park Saturday aft ernoon.
 The medicos have been laboring hard for several weeks and are in good con dition.
 The game promises to be interesting. with the odds greatly In favor of Howard to triumph The medicos, however, claim that the dope in this instance, will be upset
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
EXAMINE ACCOUNTS
 OF COUNTY OFFICIALS

The books of various county officers have been examined by a committee of this grand jury and found to be neatly and accurately kept, so far as our limited ex- animation went. But most of these books have been recently examined by the state examiner of accounts, and his report has been made public
 Tho bonds of the various county off cers and the bonds of justices of tn peace and constables-not passed upon by the last grand jury--were examined In the case of one of the largest bonds on file, we find that two of the bondsmen bad recently died, but the official stated that he considered the remaining names as representing sufficient security, which we believe to be true.
 In this connection we would recommend that the bonds of all county officials be made with some good bonding company, the enc above referred to and one or two others of the larger bonds now being private bonds'
 At the county treasurers office we were advised that the fine and forfeiture fund had teen paid up as close as six months, and that until recently it was paid up to January, 1910. They have just registered, however, items due ex-Sheriff Hiydon amounting to over $11,3O0. and this will throw the fine and forfeiture fund abou. three years behind.
 1t is our opinion that the recording of these items was perfectly legitimate, but merely recite this as evidence of the con- ditiors caused by the fee system in Jeffer- son county. It has come to our attention that several former county officers, some of them having been out of office for many years, are still drawing fees from this fund.
 We think there should be a more specific notation or exhibit of the item of "mis- cellaneous" appearing in the auditors annual report in the various departments showing large items of expenditure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
Frances Ferlicc Arrested

Frances Ferlice was arrested yester- day and placed in the county jail charged with violating the revenue law in four different cases. She was later released on a $500 bond in each case. making the total bond $1200. She is one of the Italians who was shot by the negro desperadoes few weeks ago 1t the corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty eighth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
SCATHING REPORT MADE
 BY COUNTY GRAND JURY

and black, now as residents of the aims house. Personal cleanliness is enforced by a compulsory shower bath once each week for the men and the same for the women. This shower bath is located di- rectly in connection with the so called operating room. There is great room for
 improvement in the cleanliness of, not only the interior of all the buildings, but the exterior. A general dilapidation about the premises is evidenced here and there by the presence of rotting boards and creaking blanks, while paint is universally needed
 "The SO called jail in connection with this institution recalls stories of the Don jon-Keep' of olden days with it's straw Tallets, dark walls, barred windows and c]anlSing chains. Here were incarcerated ir cells. four imbecie men and women who have committed the great crime of being poor. These cells differ from those Of the ancient times in that there were no chains, and perhaps little more light, while there is practically the same amount of ventilation, and fully as much stench. sanitary arrangements are of the crud- est, each cell having an ancient toilet seat without wooden frame or cover, in which the water IS turned occasionally from the hall by attendant
 III one lnStdllce the only convenience Of this kind had been placed on a level with the floor. It was stated that new toilet facilities were to be installed at once in the cells; in fact, one had al- ready been located. This may improve the quality, but not the convenience The beds used are of the most common va- riety and covered with old dirty quilts, the whole being thrown on the floor in corner of the cell. If these patients are violent or of destructive character this condition is perhaps unavoidable. but for the lack of proper ventilation and suf- ficien- light there can be no excuse"
 This body has confirmed by personal observation every statement contained in the above extracts, our visits there having been just subsequent to that of the au- thor. We can, however, and do gladly commend the sanitary condition and cleanliness of the kitchen. We find the food well cooked. prepared and served.
 It is our opinion that further repairs to the present structures would be use- less expenditure and we recommend an entirely new aims house of brick struc- ture, to be built on the farm of 225 acres that the county owns near Ketona We do not feel that the present superintend- enu, however, honest he may be- is cap- able, judging from present conditions and cur inspection, of managing an insti- tution of this character
 In view of the fact that the superin- tendent and his assistants reside in cot tages some distance from the main build ings. should fire start in any one of the buildings during the night, we fear the less of life would be terrible. We would recommend that night watchman be em- ployed and that the fire extinguishers and the fire apparatus, none of which are now in working order. be put in condition for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
MAKE INVESTIGATION
 INTO ILLEGAL VOTING

In compliance with the Statute, the | judge of probate delivered to us the box containing all challenged votes cast in the county in the last election held August | a. 1911, which, upon investigation, con- taiLea S63 challenges. We have investi- l gated this matter with much care and considerable palms, we find that under the present law the probate judge is not re- quired to keep an alphabetical list of all the voters in the county, but is required
 to keep an alphabetical list of the qualified and disqualified voters by precincts, of which there are 52 in this county. We have checked these S63 names against the 104 lists (totalling 24,502 | namcs), which involved a considerable consumption of time.
 Under the provision of the Parks Bill, . under which this election was held (sec- tion & page 29 of general acts of 191D the officers of election were required to place poll lists and all other papers in the ballot
 box. which balolt box is not to be opened except in case of a contest. This greatly
 handicapped us in detecting "repeaters." It was our desire to get these poll lists from the boxes, but our solicitor advised us against this procedure. We therefore submit the fact that there were approxi-
 :nstely $50 votes cast in this election by
 voters qualified in precincts different from those in which they voted. Of the ra- mainirg approximately 800 challenges we found:
 CD Painful ignorance on the part of
 many people in regard to the life certii- cates issued in this state in 1902. the voters
 being under the impression that this life certificate entitled them to vote in any county in the state.
 | (2) There were some errors found on the part of the registrars.
 | [3 Some discrepancies were found in | the judge of probate's record. though in 1 this connection we desire to commend the excellent system which has been installed | by the judge of proabte and which has | lCnNTIN ITINn ON LAST RAGEl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02

The complete report submitted by the Jefferson county grand jury yesterday is as follows:
 We, the grand jury of Jefferson county, empanneled for the September, 1911, term, having finished our deliberations, beg leave to report as follows;
 We have been in session 42 days, have tried 364 cases, have heard 15O4 witnesses, have found 234 true bills, have found 127 no bills, and for the want of sufficient evidence have continued two cases TOT the next grand jury. In addition to the foregoing statement of cases tried, we have made a careful investigation of S56 challenged ballots cast in the August 24, 1911, election, regarding which more detailed statement follows under proper caption.
 We have inspected and examined the following public buildings and institu- tions, to-wit:
 County Jail--It is our opinion that the county jail is being kept in as good con dtion as is possible under present CIT cumstances The interior of buildings and walls and the cells have just received O. good coat or WIlle paint, anu i' iOf- as clean as appears possible. The venti- lation is as good, we believe, as can De provided in the present building, though there is much that can be desired in this respect.
 The ventilation of the kitchen Is very poor; we are advised, however, that the Board of Revenue has let contract Tor an entirely new kitchen and range to be installed at once, and which should meet every demand. This institution is over crowded with prisoners, there being 2u within its walls, and is entirely inade- quate for the present needs of this coun- try. The prisoners are required to take two shower baths a week, and in general cleanliness and order little improvement could be suggested. We recommend small alteration in the floor of the base ment, which will obtain a better drainage for same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-02
GRAND JURY VERY SENSATIONAL IN
 MAKING REPORT Names of Men Indicted Not Made Public Pend
 ing Arrests ILLEGAL VOTING IS
 FOUND BY JURORS A. A. Gambill Is Mentioned in the References to Conduct of Of-
 flee of Back Tax Com-
 missioner
GRAND JURY WHICH
 STARTED SENSATIONS

. Ed Warren. Jr.. foreman, 2O12 2 Charles M. Brown, Goodall, { Q Brown & Co.,, city. 2 John T. Brown, Alton.
 2 G. E. Bidgood, Brookside. 2 J. w. Cummings, American Bolt {
 c company. city. c J. F. Coyle. International Harves- ( Q ter company.
 Q R. A. Crow, Argo.
 . John H. Goodapple, 1910 Thirtieth {
 Q street, north, city, Dimmick Pipe { . company. Q P. J. Cahan. 1900 Fourth avenue, ( 2 north, city.
 2 John Holland, Republic Iron and (
 Q Steel company, Thomas. . A. H. Lewis. Birmingham Water 2 Works company, city. c B. w. McGinnis, Postoffice, city. e A. B. Mckinney, R. F. D. No. {
 Q 6, Birmingham, Birmingham Realty (
 2 company c A. D. Peck. 527 First National ( . bank, city, Pennsylvania Mutual
 c Insurance company. 2 Zac Smith, 2O24 First avenue, 2 city. 2 John W. Snow, Ensley, 1907 Ave- Q nue E. c J. W. Sharples, Commercial Print . ing Co.,, city. 2 R. J. Williams, Birmingham Rail (
 2 and Locomotive company. ( . H. A. Locke, assistant solicitor 2 409 Title Guarantee building, city. . M. Frank Cahalan, judge, court (
 2 house, city.
 2 John W. Lambert, stenographer, { 2 311 courthouse, city. ( 2 Walter Smith, bailiff, sheriff's of- 2 flee. city.