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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
PARKS BILL WILL
 PASS, SAYS SCULLY
ADJUTANT GENERAL sAhs roH HAS BEEN TAKEN AND MEASURE IS A SURE wINNER-ALSO COM MISSION BILL

That the Parks local option enact .rnent would pass next Thursday and would become law on record breaking schedule, was the opinion expressed here yesterday by Adjt. Gen. J. B; Scully, who. is a close observer Of the trend of events. He said in addi- ton to this that the commission bill for Birmingham. which was to come up this week, would meet with favor able reception.
 .The Parks local option measure will certainly pass" said General Scully. "A careful poll has been taken of the house and from every logical indica- lion that measure will be acted upon fayorably. There will be some opposi- ton. as there is always to import ant Legislation, but that will not pre- vail agaist this measure. Governor ONeal is friendly to the proposed en- actment and his friends will most probably see to 1t that the measure Is acted upon favorably.
 This week in Montgomery will be of far-reaching importance. The defi- nite stand on the prohibition ques- ton will be taken and the other im- nortant legislation will come in for some action. The members of both the house and the senate are ready Tor work now, and. believe me, some work will result this week. can anticipate m week which will be so interesting in Montgomery as the one now begin ming"
 General Scully has been here Tor the past three days and will return 10 Montgomery on the Louisville and Nashville this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
EXAMINER PUGH
 HEARS TESTIMONY
Case of Tyler Grocery Company vs' Southern Express Company
 Started Yesterday

Testimony was taken in the federal building yesterday by Special Examiner A. B. Pugh of the interstate commerce commission in the case of the Tyler Grocery company against the Southern Express company. The plaintir com pany alleges that excessive rates are charged by the Southern Express com pany and have petitioned the commits sion to remedy the evil complained of In addition to this case the examiner heard testimony in several smaller cases which were called yesterday on account of the plaintiffs, residing in Birminghs m.
 The express company was represent ed by T. T. Harrison of New York and the first witness examined was J. F. Cronon of New York of the transpor- tation department.
 The cases againft the railroads were Central Iron and Coal company against the Missouri Kansas and Texas rail- road; B. F. Roden Grocery company against the Alabama Great Southern railroad: Carlos Veitch against the Seaboard and the Alabama Lumber company against the Central of Geor- gia.
 The railroads were defended jointly by w. P Galloway of New York, an attorney who has been in the city several days. The cases deal with rates peculiar to the various trades and no facts of general interest were brought out at the hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
CHANGES AT sHUBERT
Patton and Beaumont Succeed Dan and
 Fraleigh at Local Theatre

In the appointment of Jack Patton as treasurer, Henry F. Beaumont as press agent and George M. Dorman as adver- tising agent the Shuberts theatre of this city has made three strong additions to its staff.
 Sol Dan press agent and Harold Fra ,eiph. treasurer, who left last night for Dallas. Tex, have been with the shu- bert theatre for some time, and their departure from the city has been noted with regret, though it is felt that those anno,nted in their stead. will meet with success in the execution of their duties' each of the trio being qualified both py experience and native ability.
 lack Patton, who is son of 5. w. Patton of this city, and graduate Of the Birmingham High school. resigned from a responsible position at the Ma iestic theatre to accept this position.
 George M. Dorman has been assistant advertising agent of the Shubert theatre for several years, even prior to the pres emf management and his appointment Is well deserved promotion.
 Henry F.. Beaumont, who came to Bir- mingham a few months ago from Nash x,iie Tenn. is one of the ablest adver- t,sinr men and publicity experts in this section and has had much experience, hoth in newspaper work and other forms of advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
NEED HARMONY TO
 CHANGE THE CODE
CALLED IN BIRMINGHAM TO DE- CIDE ON REQUEST TO BE MADE OF THE LEGISLATURE

After comforting with the members of the legislature said City Attorney Ro- maine Boyd yesterday, II find that 1t will be necessary to bring the harmonious ac- tion of all the cities of Alabama to bear to secure an entire revision of the munich pal code.
 For this reason conference of mayors and city attorneys and presidents of city councils will be called to meet in Bir- mngham early in June to take up the code, and arrange to have that conglomer- ation put into some shape.
 This will probably originate here in Birmingham. as this city is very much in terested in having the vague sections of the code strengthened out, but I expect that every town of any size will be glad to take part, and probably willing to form an organization which will watch after the combined interests of the cities of Alabama.
 .sThe idea would be to present, the new code to the legislature at it's adjourned meeting in July. if the state fathers carry out their present intention of adjourning until July
 "There Is no question but that the code in It's present condition is inadequate. that it is not nearly so good as Bir- mingham's old charter. and that the whole thing should be revised
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
PEARCE LECTURE WILL BE
 BIG FEATURE TONIGHT

Although the big event in today's Sunday school conference will be the lecture of W. c. Pearce at the Presby- tonight, the programme, beginning at 3 o'clock this afternoon will be replete with all kinds of interesting and in structive material.
 The feature of the afternoon session will be an address by Leon C. Palmer of Montgomery on Teacher Training in the Individual Class" This will be followed by the section conferences. In the adult section D. H. Marbury will preside, and MT. Pearcf will lead in a discussion of this work. He is the greatest authority on the subject in the country, and has a reputation al- ready established in Birmingham.
 J. E. Taylor will preside In the in termediate department. while l.. c. Pal mer will lead in a discussion of inter mediate problems. There will be spe- cial programmes for all grades of teachers, led by specialists in the work.
 The night meeting Is expected to draw an enormous crowd. MT. Pearce's stereopticon lectures on adult work the world over and illustrating the meth cd $ used will appeal to an unlimited num- ber There will be no charge for any part of the days programme.
 At the night meeting the Excel chorus, already famous for it's part in the training school. will furnish the music. There have been two rehear- sals and the music will be just as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
CROWDED CAR IS
 HIT BY ENGINE
Fifty People on North Birmingham o"r Had Narrow Escape festerd"s
 Morning at Grade Crossing

Fifty people, among whom were rumber of school children, barely es- caped with their lives yesterday morn ing about s o'clock when North BIT mingham street car, No. 2S, in charge of Motorman J. w. Colbert collided with Louisville and Nashville switch engine No. 9O6, in charge of Engineer C' M Cosby, at Twenty-seventh street, be- tween Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth avenues. North Birmingham. The pas sengers, though badly shaken up and frightened, were unhurt. and were brought into the city on another car.
 The accident was due to the fact that the motorman was unable to stop his car on the incline (which approaches the track. while the engineer, who was on the further side of his cab. was not able to see the approaching car. The vesti- bule of the car was torn away by the nilot of the engine and sthe motorman left standing on part of the platform which alone had resisted the impact. The car was not lifted from the track, as it was, and the damage done was slight only because the switch engine was moving slowly at the time.
 The ~motorman, J. w. Colbert. stated that he saw the engine approaching the crossing ahead and that he made every attempt to bring his car to stop, but was unable to do so because of the in cline at that point, which, together with the rails, made slippery by the rain, was responsible for the collision He also states that the fireman of the switch engine evidently saw the car making for the crossing and failed to warn the en- gineer Immediately after the crash the engine was brought to standstill and the wrecked portion of the car cleared from the track. Another car to which all the passengers were transferred, brought them on to Birmingham, save for delay and fright, none the worse for the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
BODEKER'S MONTHLY
 REPORT IS READY Will Be Submitted to Police
 Commission Today 1161 ARRESTS WERE MADE Convictions Total 010, a Percentage of More Than 7S--Record Made for
 Amount of Stolen Prop
 erty Recovered

The police commission will hold its reg uar monthly meeting this morning at the City hall and routine business will he transacted. Little of interest will come up at the meeting and 1t is expected to be dull. One officer will be tried by the commission.
 At the meeting the report of Chief Bod eker of the work done by the police de- partment during the month of January will be submitted The report is a very interesting one and shows that 1161 ar rests were made during the month with a total of 910 convictions. The percen- tage of convictions Is 7S and large frac- tion. This is a decided improvement over previous months and Chief Bodeker is well pleased at the result of his efforts to cut down the number of unnecessary arrests
 A record was made last month by the department for the recovery of stolen property, there being $s0eO. .35 worth of stolen goods recovered. A large amount of this was recovered for other cities, about 5000 of this amount being recov- cred property for Atlanta and New or leans. Another important item was the number of foreign criminals captured in Birmingham during the month. Just 19 were caught and turned over to the au- thorities.
 The largest number of arrests for sin gle offense was for dsorderly conduct, there being 22S arrests with POS convic- tions There were 155 arrests for drunk enness with 136 convictions; there were 1Oc arrests for gaming with S7 convic- tions The amount of fines collected by wardens and clerks was $3399.
 The report in full is as follows:
 February 1, 1911 Honorable Board of Police Commission
 CTS, City.
 Gentlemen: I beg to submit herewith report of the police department Tor the month ending January 31 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
THINKS YIADUCT
 BILLS ARE SAFE
TODAY OR TOMORROW-FAvOR MOTIONS BILL REQUESTING CITY TAX COLLECTORS

Mayor Culpepper Exum will return to Montgomery this afternoon or tomor- row to keep in touch with the legisla- tive situation. T believe there will be no trouble about the viaduct bills. he said. T have every assurance that they will go through both houses with little difficulty. Of course. the bill which proposes to allow property own CTS who are not adjacent to the via- duct to collect damages. will never go through. No legislature would take such radical action, as it would simply do away forever with any improve ments of a public nature by the rail- roads or other big corporations.
 MT Mt lton's bill which puts the col lection of city taxes into the hands of the county tax collector is good one and will no doubt pass. MT. Motion has so amended it as to provide for the proper payment of costs in making the collection" MT. Exum is also watching the progress of the commits sion biM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
PLAN TO RECOMMIT
 COMMISSION BILL
STEPS SAID TO BE CONTEMPLATED FOR AMENDMENT PROVIDING AP- POINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS BY THE GOVERNOR

It leaked out yesterday that in a few days the Anti-Percy element of the legislature will throw all it's strength into a fight to have MT. Percy's com mission bill recommitted to another committee, so that an amendment may be added, allowing the governor the right to appoint the commissioners in stead of their being elected, as the bill now stands.
 It is said that the proposition has been mapped out and work has all ready begun in an effort to line up the strength of the opposition. It is sug- gested that the bill will be recom- mitted and given to the Jefferson dele gation on the ground that it Is a local matter. If the Jefferson delegation once gets hold of the bill. it is claimed, 1t will take but a few minutes to have 1t amended providing for appointment by the governor instead of election by the people.
 It is also stated that Mr. Percy's enemies intend to throw all their strength into this fight in an effort to break his power in the house. The move is said to be headed by members of the Jefferson delegation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
TRACK AT SCENE
 OF WRECK CLEARED
YESTERDAY OVER ILLINOIS CEN TRAIL UNTIL WRECKING CREWS HAD FINISHED WORK

After laboring with unflagging zeal for about "A ours. the wrecking crews of the Frisco lines yesterday afternoon cleared the main line of that system of the debris of Sundays wreck The train, No. 105, was derailed beyond Tupelo. Miss, the cars being overturned. The fact that no one was injured ex- cept porter is considered rare good fortune by the management.
 The trains yesterday were detoured over the Illinois Central railroad from a. station near the wreck into Mem phis. However, train No. 103, due here at o'clock in the morning, came into the station at 3 o'clock in the after noon, after having crossed the wrecked rails successfully.
 The Frisco local officers have been on the scene of the week since 1t oc- cured and have been working with out cessation trying to get conditions back to normal. The Southeastern Limited, leaving here at noon yester- day, went over the main line into Mem phis without any trouble.
 The railroad officers in Birmin gham are amazed over the rare good fortune which seenis to accompany the w1eck- ing of fast passenger trains near BIT mingham. The limited trains have been involved in accidents on numerous oc- ca sions near Birmingham and there IS vet the first fatality to result to any passenger. In most instances the train crews. too, have escaped without any serious injury. The same good fortune has attended the Queen and Crescent derailments. two of which occurred In the past six months, two derailments of limited trains on the Frisco and some of the Louisville and NashViiie trains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
END 0F v|ADUCT IS
 LEFT UP IN THE A|R'
Flaw Found in the Agreement
 With the Railroads
NO APPROACH PROVIDED
The Council Committee Takes Steps to Have Agreement Amended-BOyd's Request Taken Up at Meet
 ing Held Yesterday

The legislative committee of the City Council the Mayors committee met with Mayor Cupepper Exum yesterday morning and transacted no little business of importance It has developed that the vaduct agreement. through oversight, does not provide that the city shall build the approach on the north side of the Twenty-eighth street viaduct, thus leav- ing the viaduce ending "in the air with no means of getting up or down.
 It was the intention of all concerned that exactly the same provisions which govern the First avenue viaduct should govern that on Twenty-eighth street. It seems that the Birmingham Realty com pany. which owns no little property af- fected by the Twenty-eighth street via duet, has had the agreement legally ex- amined and found the discrepancy This company is not willing to waive property damages unless every arrangement is made for the absolute completion of the Twenty-eighth street viaduA.
 For this reason the legislative commit
 
 to arrange with the railroads to allow the agreement to be amended at the next meeting, at which time this discrepancy will be remedied.
 The legislative committee also took up the petition of the city attorney to all low reorganization of his department, so that his assistants would be under his order, and subject to removal by him. committee composed of Aldermen Gregg and Williams was appointed to look up the legal status of the case and find whether an officer who has been elected for a term of two years can be subject to removal unless by impeachment pro- ceedings
 The object of the city attorney is not to get rid of the present assistants. but to get them more completely organized under one head, so that better and more efficient service can be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
COMMITTEE APPROVES OF
 THE MERCY HOME WORK

The joint committee from the senate and house appointed to inspect the three charitable institutions here, preparatory to state appropriation, performed the work yesterday and will leave this morn ing at 8:35 o'clock for Montgomery.
 The committee'was accompanied to the three institutions by local citizens who were interested. They expressed their warm approval of the work which has been carried on here for several years without any great aid from the state
 The inspection of the local homes was brought about by application being made for the state to provide funds to broaden the work and to give a stipulated sum every year for their maintenance.
 The committee yesterday met with To- cal citizens in the offices of Sidney J. Bowie. After talking over the plans they were provided with automobiles and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
EVERYTHING READY FOR
 THE TIDEWATER WORK

Everything is bully" was the way P. $. Briggs, the representative of Nor ris & Go. of Philadelphia, who are financing the Tidewater car line, sized up the Tidewater project yesterday after looking over the route and comforting with the local interests.
 Mr. Briggs arrived here Sunday night and said everything financially was in good shape for the immediate beginning of work on the interurban car line. Last night, after he had been shown the de- tails here and had inspected the car line route, MT. Briggs said that he was very much encouraged over the outlook.
 My visit has unusual significance" said MT Briggs. T am here to get in touch with the local situation and as- sist in whatever way I can in getting the proposed work started. We have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
PASSAGE OF CERTAIN BILLS
 WILL CAUSE LOSS TO CITIES

of similar nature by the railroads. They are seeking to limit the right of the cities to lay 8 municipal license tax on common carriers. land if they pass will greatly reduce the income of the city of Birmingham
 The last legislature limited the right of the cities to collect licenses from telegraph companies, express companies and domestic life insurance companies.
 It is also understood that the do- mestic fire and casualty insurance com panies will seek to have their business protected from municipal licenses. M
 "The tendency seems to be toward lodging city taxes as much as pos sible." said an alderman yesterday, and 1t simply means that the mer- chants will have to bear the whole burden. It won't pc long before there will be no one but the merchant ito tax. and 1t will hit him heavily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

only thirty days to get the work under way I think that will be sufficient. Two of our engineers left here the other day. They have looked over the plans and are now drafting the final ones to be passed upon by the city. They will no doubt return here in about ten days. When they have the plans approved by the city work will start shortly.
 "Everythnig in Birmingham looks very good to me. I have been here often, but the more I visit here the more I am impressed with the greatness of the dis trict and the possibilities of the future. I consider that we are fortunate in hav- ing interests that will bring us frequently to city with so much promise'
 MT. Briggs will be here a few days looking into local affairs of the Tide water company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
WEST END MISSES
 WILL ENTERTAIN

An entertainment will be given to- night by the Mary I. Lambreth class of the West End Methodist Sunday school at the Ellis hall, 100 Elyton street, north, West End The class extends cordial invitation to everybody, young and old and a large crowd is desired. luscious assortment of re- treatments has been prepared by the young ladies, which will add greatly to the enjoyment of the occasion. The small amount of 15 cents will be charged for admission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

According to reports which come from Montgomery the municipalities will be the losers by several thous- and dollars if bills which have been introduced are passed. The idea of al' corporations which do a general bus mess in the state seems to be to limit the right of municipalities to collect license taxes from them.
 It is stated by aldermen who have seen the bankers bill that it cuts the license that may be collected by any city for the privilege of conducting bank to $50 and does away entirely with the present system of collecting license according to graded schedule based on the amount of money handled. If it passes without change Birming- ham will lose over s50o0 in revenue from this source alone.
 The other bills have been introduced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
SEVERAL TARDY
 JURORS FINED

There was a dearth of jurors, as usual on Monday mornings, yesterday in the first division of the criminal court, and the jury was not organized until yester- cay afternoon. A fine of $50 was ordered placed by Judge s. l.. Weaver on all the delinquents who had been summoned as jurors, and the fine will not be remitted unless satisfactory explanations for such absence are made to the court.
 The jury box was finally filled after instanter papers had been issued and the court proceeded with the hearing of the case of William Mayo, charged with as- sault and battery and carrying concealed weapons. The case will be continued this morning, when 1t will probably be fin ished The court has heavy docket ahead for this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07

went to the various institutions that are asking funds.
 The committee was composed of Sena- tors Norman, Godbold and Plowman, and Representatives Rylance, Mulkey, Walden and McGowen.
 They were very much pleased with their visit to Birmingham and the cour- tesies shown them while here. Senator Norman has been in Birmingham a great many times. but some of the gem tlemen composing the joint committee were comparative strangers to the city.
 Senator Norman said every time he came to Birmingham it seemed as if some new movement had been made to further the greatness of Birmingham, and that he was in sympathy with this city in her efforts to outstrip any com munity in the south
 None of the lawmakers would make any statement concerning the nature of their report about the local schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
SCIACO. WAS KNOCKED
 DOWN AND HELD UP

Tony Sciaco. Greek, who operates a fruit stand at First avenue and Eigh- teenth street. was knocked down and robbed of 4.45 in money yesterday morn ing at o'clock by a negro who made his escape immediately after the rob bery. The negro approached the stand back was turned the negro struck him in the head. He was not seriously injured. Sciaco was unable to furnish complete description of the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Miss Arnold Wanted

Chief Bodeker yesterday received letter from the head of the New York police department asking him to be on the lookout for Miss Dorothy Arnold, who disappeared some time ago from New York. A handsome reward Is offered for information leading to her location. The case was turned over to Detectives Will liams Murphy, Sigsbee and Wren. They searched the city yesterday but failed to find any trace of the missing heiress.