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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
.P|LLANS VISITS
 THE COMMISSION New Mobile Official Is After
 Information HAS LITTLE TO SAY Simply Wanted To Discuss With Commissioners the Problems They Solved When They First Took Office

Col. Henry Pillans, commissioner-elect of Mobile, arrived in Birmingham yes terday to look into the methods employed by the commission here in handling the ming ham with the avowed purpose of get,ing in touch with the operation of things before the Gulf City formally enters upon the new system of govern pent.
 Colonel Pillaps was closeted with Com- missioner A. o, Lane yesterday for two hosrsss during which time the two attor- neys and city officials went over many things in connection with the Birmingham situation. They discussed the starting steps taken here by the commissioners when they went into office and discussed other features of city government.
 Shortly after ? o'clock President Gull pepper Exum, Commissioner James Weatherly and Secretary H. s. Ryall went to lunch with Colonel Pillans at the Southern club.
 The Mobile official went over affairs with the president and MT. Weatherly. asking them innumerable questions and the keenest interest in the that confronted the three Birmingham commissioners when they took charge of affairs
 Colonel Pillans will return homo this He excused himself from being yesterday except upon the most commonplace subjects. He said frankly that he had indicated clearly his reasons for coming here, namely to confer with the Birmingham city officials and take counsel with them as to the work in hand at Mobile. He expressed the most intense satisfaction to Commissioner Lane over the way things had been handled here, saying that Birmingham and her upon the citizens of Mobile by their splendid work.
 Commissioner Lane, who has known Colonel Pillans for many years, paid him this tribute yesterday: "He is a lawyer of the most eminent ability, courageous, firm and able. He will make Mobile an excellent commissioner and he will give that city the services of most studious lawyer. He has been for many years a lawyer of ability in Mobile and is known among the legal fraternity as one of the most able members. I was very glad in- deed that he called today and I wish him all possible success in his new work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12

 RAT|FY ACTION
Formal Transfer of Dim- mick Works To New Own
 CTS To Be Made At Once

The stockholders of the Dimmiclx Pipe company met yesterday and rati- fled the action of the board of direc- tors in selling the company's plant at North Birmingham to the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company.
 The meeting was called to order in the Dimmick company's office in North Birmingham about II o'clock, but soon adjourned to meet at o'clock in Lee Bradley's office in the Empire building. J. K. Dimmick presided and J. A. Goodapple, secretary of the company, acted as secretary of the meeting. Among the stockholders who spoke was James Bowron, who favored the sale to the United States Cast Iron Pipe company negotiated by J. c. Maben. chairman of the creditors committee.
 The legal transfer of the Dimmick plant will be made without any delay. It is said that the works will be in operation very soon. They have been idle since March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
AT THE HOTELS

Col Harry Pilans of the Mobile board of commissioners, is stopping at the Hill- man.
 Clarence Kirren of Demopolis Is reg istered at the Hillman.
 George Griffin of Atlanta is in the city at the Hillman.
 A. D.. Johnson of Montgomery is stop- ping at the Florence.
 W. w. Drude of Tuscaloosa is register cd at the Florence.
 T. s. Smith of Livingston is in the city ct the Florence.
 R. B. Yancey of Salisbury, N. C., is stopping at the Birmingham.
 B. D. Aubrey of New York is register ed at Birmingham.
 H. D. Brown of Sylacauga is stopping ct the Morris.
 J. G. Matthews of Anniston is reg istered at the Morris.
 H. K. Stokely of Sylacauga is in the city at the Morris.
 H. c. Farley of Montgomery Is regis tered at the Metropolitan.
 o. M. Pryor of Mobile Is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 G. Wallace Gasque of Chihuhua, Mexi- co, is in the city at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
DOUBLE KILLING .l
 IN LOUISVILLE
Negro Kills Officer and Isy Later Killed By Another Pc.-
 liceman

Louisville. Ky. August ] f11.--Policeman Michael Baldwin was shP5f and killed to- day by negro at Ninfeteenth and Jeffer- son streets and his fdeath was avenged a few minutes late(r when another po- liceman shot and killed the negro. Hear ing a shot. Policefman Michael Sullivan turned corner sto see Baldwin on the hand making oflf Sullivan gave chase and in the duel which followed, the negro was killed. Thef negro had been arrested on charge of burglary and Baldwin was taking .hpn to a house which had been robbed With "a view to establishing his identity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
DIAZ IS
 URGED TO RETURN

Lucerne. Switzerland, August 11.--Gen- Porfirio Diaz, former president of Mexi- co, who is stopping here, has received many cablegrams from opponents of Francisco I. Madero, Jr.. urging him to return to Mexico and restore order One message from the Mexican society of New York, informs the deposed president that the society is preparing a huge pe- tition begging him to intervene in the Mexican disorders. The society has re- elected Diaz as president.
 Gen. Diaz does not heed these communi- cations and Is looking for villa intend- ing to remain here until the end of tho season. His health Is excellent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
FOR MRS. E. C. THURSTON
Resolutions Adopted By Board of
 Girls Home for the Friendless

The board of managers of the Girls Home for the Friendless has adopted the following resolutions in memory of Mrs. Elmer c. Thurston:
 "Whereas, for the first time the board of managers of the Girls Home of the Friendless" is called to face Gods provi- dence in the death of a beloved friend and co-worker, Mrs. Blanche Weller Thurston. We, as her friends and CO., workers. desire to express our love and esteem for her, therefore, be 1t
 Resolved, that while we mourn the and unselfishness, we bow in humble submission to the will of our Heavenly Father, and feel thankful that our board has been blessed with her faithful at tendance and constant service.
 Tn this sad death the board loses one of it's brightest members; the family, a devoted wife and daughter; the communi- 'ty, one eager to do the will of her Heav- enIy Father, for in her were combined many talents; culture, conscientious de- votion to her work, to her family, to high ideals, to God, that to us it seems mistake she was taken so yoGng. but some day His purpose will be made plain, and we shall no more question His wis., dom or love.
 'The poor and the fallen were not for gotten, in her mission to brighten lives; {; excuses were made and the man. tie of charity thrown around the erring. Troubled waters were oiled by her voice, smiles and advice and in her life all the virtues were beautifully blended to make hers complete and finished one.
 Death is at all times sad, but coming as. it did to this lovely young woman in our midst is inexpressibly, unutterably sad, and today our hearts are filled with grief, our eyes with tears for her, whose spirit has been borne up and through the gloom, and mists of earth, to that better do not cease to shine.
 We as board extend our heartfelt symparthy to the bereaved husband and mother, and brothers, and pray that Gods grace may be sufficient for them in this hour of afflicton.
 Resolved, that copy of these resou- tions ne sent the family, published in the daily papers, and spread upon our 
 MRS. J. W. FAIN,
 MRS. J. D. OLIVER,
 MRS. M. w. STRAIGHT,
 "Committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
PUBLISH REPLY TO |
 BLACK HAND LETTER

Columbia, Mo. August 11.-1n reply to the third letter signed the Black Hand" demanding that he put s1oooo in gold and bills in Sa meal sack and leave it near a certain tree. J. W. Brockman caused to be printed in a local newspaper the fol- lowing reNply:
 q have no such sum as $l0000, and if did I would not give you cents of 1t. If you waIpt to kill J. W. Brockman just come ahead. l am armed and intend to look after my own interests"
 Roy Agin who aided BroclSman in an attempt to catch the writer of the let ters several days ago, also received a threatening letter yesterday All the let ters declare the recipients will be killed unless the demands are complied with.
 s. J. Gallion,\ former ranchman here, received three letters demanding that he leave his wife 6r he will be killed. He was in Wyoming in search of work when he received fake telegram telling him his baby was dying He hurried back to Columbia, where, he, received the letters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
BEAT MEETINGS
 ID HAVE WEIGHT
Republicans Will Today Se- lect Men To Attend COun-
 ty Convention August 19

The republican beat meetings in Jeffer- son county today, at which delegates will be named to the county convention set for August 19, will influence the naming of postmaster at Birmingham and the dis tribution of other federal patronage. The indications are that T. H. Aldrich of the Barker camp will be a candidate for county chairman in opposition to John T. McEniry, who has always been con- sistent friend of Joseph O. Thompson The fight for county chairman will take place at the county convention and the beat meetings today will show clearly wl.ich way the wind is blowing. The fight for county chairman on behalf of MT. McEniry is in the hands of Dr. T. R. Lewis of Bessemer, who has been the lieutenant of J. o. Thompson here for some years. MT. Aldrich has nothing to say about his candidacy, but it is gener- ally understood that he Is trying to see all the committeeman in person and take counsel with them in reference to the situation.
 chairman to succeed himself it is barely possible that he will be allowed to sug- gest to Pope M. Long man for post master of Birmingham Under the dis tribution plan MT. Long will have North Alabama, while Major Barker of Mobile will be allowed to handle affairs In the lower part of the state. In respect to the Birmingham postmastership 1t Is not the general opinion that Major Barker will be permitted to exercise much influence in that appointment The meetings today will be held in every beat in the county. Beats 21 and 37, which include the city of Birmingham, will be held in the court honSQ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
TELEPHONE INQUIRY
President Gentry Will Appear Before
 Commission Today

The inquiry into the requested increase of rates of the Southern Bell Telephone company will be started this morning with the appearance before the commits sion of President W. T.. Gentry of that company. MT. Gentry will be under oath according to Commissioner Lane. Com missioner Lane said yesterday that the city possessed great deal of evidence which would be introduced but that he could not disclose it at this time.
 The report of Accountant Rosser will form a part of the evidence submitted from which Commissioners Exum and Lane are to decide whether the increase should be granted.
 The examination will be conducted by J. T. Stokley for the company, and Per- haps Capt. Romaine Boyd for the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
BLACK HAND BOMB
 WRECKS BUILDING

St. Louis, August 11.-Caught and killed in the trap he set for others is believed to have been the fate of the Black Hander" who exploded a bomb in a build- ing occupied by many sleeping families on Dago Hill early today. One man and woman were killed and 14 were se- riously hurt.
 The explosion occurred in a building owned by Tony Romano who has receiv- ed 'Black Hand letters from Brooklyn.
 Twenty families were asleep in the build ing. Most of the sleepers were thrown from their beds. The debris from the blast caught fire. Rescuers had hard work to lead excited victims of the ex- plosion from the buildings ruin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
PICNIC FOR CONTRACTORS
Will Be Guests of Supply Men At
 Edgewood Today

The Building Material Mems exchange will give a barbecue and picnic to the contractors of Birmingham today at Edgewood. It is thought that over 200 will accept the invitation of the exchange.
 The affair will be informal. No pro- gramme has been prepared, but it is thought that a few informal speeches will be made. Besides these, a baseball game has been arranged between the contrac- tors and the supply men. Both sides have expressed themselves as being con- fident that they will win, and it is thought that hot battle will be waged.
 About 12:30 the barbecue dinner will be served. There will be plenty of lemonade and water to cool the crowd off and meats of all varieties to satisfy their appe- tites N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
MAY HAVE EXHIBIT
 ON PACIFIC COAST

Col. c. c. Collier, director general of the California Panama exposition, who is making tour of the principal cities of the country in the interest of the expo sition. will be requested by the Chamber of Commerce to include Birmingham in his Itinerary.
 It is suggested that in view of the grow ins trade with the Pacific coast and the Birmingham district an exhibit should be placed in the California-Panama exposi- tion exploiting the Birmingham district.
 The matter will be taken up by the Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of the visit of Colonel Collier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
A RAZOR AND A WATERMELON

In the melee that followed. in which the two negro boys, the Greek proprietor, the watermelon and razor took part, there was emuch scrambling and cussing, and bowling and biting, until stopped by the blue-coated minion of the law that guards the portals of Birmingham's magnificent gateway, and the two boys were brought before Judge Douglas yesterday morn- ing.
 During the testimony the fact was brought out that the two boys had had previous trouble, and the allegation vas made that the razor, instead of B, Ing carried for the peaceful and blessfult oc- cupation of carving watermelons, as being toted for the sole and only purpose of disjointing the black bootblack.
 "Yes, sah, jedge, dem miggahs has got an arbitration agin me, and when hears dat, ah goes arter dat yaller boy, and when he called me names dat cast recollections on ma 'posish' in sassasiety, an pulled dat razzer, ah hops on him. jedge, wid left hook in the right eye. He tried to introduce dat razzer to ma stomeek-"
 "Jedge," interrupted the yellow negro, T ain't nevah toted no razor. I bor- rowed dat razor from de barber. We allus used de barbers' razors to scrape off de white gemmen's shoes, and as de bar bers' chairs was all empty, I ject took 1t, like we allus does to eat some watah- mellon at de Dago's. I was sure gwine to put 1t back, jedge. Dat nigger hit me and den had me arrested. I allus uses a razzo to eat watahmellions.
 The judge spared three rounds with the negro boys, with the cop acting as spongeholder To get at a decision from the mass of jumbled up testimony was as difficult as to determine the component parts of lunch counter hash, so Judge Douglas dismissed the case, with the advice to the yellow boy that the next time he ate watermelon to use a shovel as the best suited to his mouth and capac- ity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
LARGE ATTENDANCE
 AT FUNERAL OF FRYE

Lewiston, Me, August 1.-The funeral of William Pierce Frye, United States senator for 30 years and president pro tempore of the Senate for half that pe- riod, took place here today and was at tended by scores of federal, state and municipal officers and delegation of United States senators and representa- tives in Congress.
 Business was suspended in Lewiston during the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
DISCREDIT REPORT
 OF INVESTIGATION

Charleston, s. C., August 11.-Reports that the action of the United States reve- nue cutter Windom in putting in at Ha- vana without orders would be investigat- ed by board of officials was discredited today where the Windom docl1ed yester- day. Capt. Jno. G. Berry of the cutter declared that after he left Galveston for this port he found himself short of water and coal and decided to call at Havana to replenish his supplies.
 She reached Charleston on the day ex- pected and nothing is known here of any board of inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
GIVE INSTRUCTIONS
 TO NATIONAL GUARD
Lieutenant King Is In the City As the guest of Maj. J. Q.
 Smith

Lieut.. J. F. King, Jr., of the United States field artillery, who has been as- signed by the war department as in- structor to the National Guard of Ala bama, Mississippi, Georgia and Florida, arrived in the city yesterday, and is the guest of Maj. J. Q. Smith.
 Lieutenant King was formerly captain of the Atlanta battery of the Georgia National Guard, and in addition to his knowledge of regular army tactics, is fla miliar with the general conditions of the National Guard.
 He leaves today for Atlanta to spend a few days, and on his return to Br- mingham will give several courses of in- struction to the officers and men of the local battery of field artillery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, were filed in the probate court Friday:
 $594o-I. D. Hood to G. P. Dupee, part of lots 1 and ?, block 4, of o. w. Wood s addition to Woodlawn.
 $25oo-Birmingpam Realty company to w. R. Lathr6p. part of lots and 6 block S97, survey of Birmingham.
 $25O0-J. s. Arnold to l.. s. Mehary, land in section 22. township IS, range west, and lot IS, block 4. In survey known as Englewood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
INDORSE VACATIONS
Will Allow Soldier Em-
 ploye His Salary While Away

The commissioners strongly indorsed the military of the state yesterday when salary was allowed one of the city em- ployes who was away on camp. Com missioner Weatherly said he was serving the state and should be paid.
 II am in favor of granting every em- ploy some vacation,''. said Commissioner Lane. and I move that the time of the young man be allowed"
 The commissioners also suggested that the vacation idea may be taken up by the board soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Committee Looks Into Report

The executive committee of the Board of Trade, consisting of John L. Parker, c. c. Heidt. John w. O'Neill ard R. w.. Ewing, who were to investigate the report of Special Auditor Rosser in reference to the telephone rates of the Southern Bell Telephone company, met yesterday and went over some of the details of the re- port They have secured the services of an expert accountant to go over the mat ters with them. They have not yet com pleted their investigation and will hold another meeting at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Building Permits Issued

The following building permits were issued from the building inspectors office at the city hall yesterday:
 s9oo-Pioneer Lumber Creosote company, to erect one-story frame building on Ave- nue E, between Thirteenth and Four teenth streets. Ensley.
 S2OO0-J. E. Brown & Son, to erect one- story brick building on Avenue and Twenty-second streets, South.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
ELECTION CALLED
 BY MEXICAN CLUB

Mexico City, August 11.-Following the abandonment last night of Francisco '. Madero's standard by the anti-re-election- ists, in reply to his virtual repudiation re- gently of that organization. a call was sent out today to all the anti-re-election- ist clubs for a convention on August 15 to nominate a new national ticket, of which Francisco vasquez Gonfez. minister of foreign affairs. is slated to be tho head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Opportunity for Young Man

A position Is now open with local corporation for a stenographer from IS to 25 years of age which offers a good opportunity for a capable, ambitious, and industrious man. In addition to doing stenographic work, the man who takes the position will act as secretary to the president of the corporation and if he has initiative, and capacity for something more than the ordinary routine of stenographic work. the chance to rise is good one. If in- terested, address A., P. o. Box 921, Birmingham, giving age. experience. present employment and salary cx- pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12

Eating soup with a fork is some stunt. but eating watermelons with razor goes it one better. At the police court yes- terday morning little yellow negro, about knee high to a duck, who was &C., cused of carrying deadly weapons-to-wit, a razor-concealed about his person, testi- fled that he "allus ct mellions wid CT razzer."
 The evidence developed that the &C., cused yellow boy was employed at a bar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Musicale for Ramsey Class

Mrs. Ramsey's class for ladies of the First Methodist church has arranged special musical programme for the joint meeting with the Ramsey class for men tomorrow morning. The pro- gramme will begin promptly at 93O a. m. and continue for one hour Visitors are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
No Developments in Burns Case

the Burns case yesterday. The coro- ner's jury was not ready to render a verdict in the case and the matter has been postponed until next Tuesday aft ernoon at o'clock. Coroner Brasher has employed Detectives Wren and Zeigler to work on the case and they
 will probably testify before the jury next week. !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
CONCERT AT COREY

Nappi's band will play the following programme at Corey Sunday, to 6: March, "Amicizia" (Chambers). . Overture, "Stradella' (F'loton). Waltz, Jolly Fellows" (VollstedU. Selection, "Traviata" (verdD. 1ntermission.
 Selection, Madame Sherry (Hoschna). Ballet music, from William Telr' (Ros- sini).
 Spanish serenade, La Paloma" Ora dier).
 Selection, Faust" (Gounod).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
SOL CAHEEN HAS A KICK

l Sol Caheen left yesterday after
 }, noon for New York. and before his e departure he said he hoped the
 > Chamber of Commerce would tear
 > down the Trade in Birmingham
 > sign, and place thereupon some ' other sign that stood for some > thing. He indicated that the : sentiments intended to be con- . veyed by that emblazoned sign . were far from being impressed . upon the merchants as 1t should : be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12

SIS WASHINGTON AND RETURN SIS SOUTHERN RAILWAY, AUGUST 10. TAKE 1.-THE BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL" THE POPULAR TRAIN EAST. SLEEP ING CAR RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE MADE PROMPTLY. BELL PHONE 8O67. PEOPLES 617.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were is- sued from the probate court Friday:
 J. c. Ferderline. Jr., of Cordova to Miss Pearl Morgan. N1et
 Harry Hughes Chumley of Birmingham to Miss Marguerite Elizabeth Nails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12
Holy Name Society

The Holy Name society of St. Paul's parish will attend the 7:30 o'clock mass tomorrow morning and receive com munion in a body. The members will meet in St. Pau1s hall at 7:15 o'clock. President Dupray urges full turnout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-12

Der shop near the Terminal station, and that a black boy employed at the same place conceived the idea that the yellow boy had entered into conspiracy with several coons of youthful age tos"do him up," so to impress upon him the fact that he was still to be reckoned with he saw the yellow kid engaged in the joyful demolition of a slice of juicy watermelon at Greek fruit stand. and without moments warning handed him bat in the eye that left registered trade mark behind.