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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
PETERSEN SILENT
 ABOUT CHARGES
Has Not Responded to City Attorney BOyd's Request for Infor-
 nation Asked For

By reason of the fact that City Auditor Petersen has failed to furnish City Att torney Romaine Boyd with his evidence charging an illegal change of the City hall council minutes. the investigation ordered by Mayor Exum Is at stand still
 Although Captain Boyd requested the information. which Mir Petersen fur- nished the press several days ago, he has not been provided with the facts sur rounding MT. Petersen's charge.
 The city attorney desires to start ac- tion at once against the city employees who are said to have illegally drawn sal- aries provided such charges are true.
 Captain Boyd said yesterday that he requested facts on the charge of Auditor Netersen February 27.-To this letter the auditor replied that he had not completed his investigation but would do so at once. Captain Boyd sent another letter to Mr. Petersen, urging the necessity of prompt action. but up to this time has not re- ceived any reply from the auditor.
 In the meantime it is stated that Cap tain Boyd has been furnished replies by all the officials concerned in the charge of MT. ePtersen and the city attorney is ready to go ahead but for the delay of Auditor Petersen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
COLLINS AND AUSTIN
 HAVE LIVELY SCRAP
Ex-SaloOnkeeper Later Swears Out Warrant for the
 Detective

As result of personal encounter at the courthouse yesterday morning between Johnnie Collins, one of the defendants in the contempt cases before Judge Sharpe, and c. ". Austin, head of the Austin de- tective agency. and former chief of po- lice, warrants have been sworn out against the latter by the former, charging assault and battery, carrying concealed weapons and unlawfully presenting pis- tol In the first case s100 bond was fixed and in the others $200.
 The difficulty followed the discontinue manifested by Collins when young man named Dowell Kelly, who works for Austin, stepped on his toes. Collins made a statement to the effect that Kelly was hurrying out of the courtroom into the hallway on the third floor at the courthouse and suddenly turning through the door ran against him. He stepped on my corns,' said Collins, "and I showed him off. Austin rushed up and struck me on the side of the face, and when started for him he drew his pistol, and said that he would kill any man who tried to harm him. I told Connie that didn't have a gun, but that I'd fight him fair out in the street. l didn't do anything to provoke an encounter. I only objected to having my lame foot tramped on."
 Soon after the occurrence several of Collins friends arrived on the scene, and it is said that Austin, thinking fur ther trouble was imminent, backed up against the wall and defied the whole crowd to lay hands on either Kelly, his employe, or himself. "I informed the gang" he said. that they were not deal ing with Arlie Barber this time. I tarried at the courthouse only short while and then went to my office"
 Collins with his friends went before Judge H. B. Abernethy of the inferior court and had the warrants issued Col 1ins was one of the defendants in the contempt cases before Judge Sharpe, rel ative to the alleged violations of the pro- hibition injunctions. and Austin was one of the principal witnesses in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
SIXTEEN HUNDRED
 DOLLARS RAISED BY
 CHARITY WORKERS

The campaign for the s10,0o0 fund with which to carry on the work of the Associated Charities has to date resulted very satisfactorily in the opinion of the officers of the or ganization as well as the members of the committees. The amount of the subscriptions that have been secured so far will reach s1600.
 The citizens are responding gener- ously to the appeal of the committees in behalf of the work of the associa- tion and the cooperation shown by the public in the efforts of the Associated Charities has been more than gratify ing to those who have undertaken the great task of soliciting the needed a mount of $10,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
CONTEMPT CASES
 IN THE CITY COURT
 ARE AGAIN PASSED

The contempt proceedings against the 15 alleged violators of the pro hibition injunctions were again passed yesterday because of irregularities in the writ issued through the city court. New rules will be issued commanding the defendants to appear before the court on next Tuesday, March ', to show cause why they should not be attached and punished as for contempt of court.
 The cases were originally set for last Saturday but were passed on account of irregularities In the writ issued against each of the defendants. The new rules were in preparation yester- day afternoon and will be placed in the hands of the sheriff for service this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
.OSTERS PURCHASE
 SHOWERS STORE Big Furniture Deal Made
 Yesterday IS INVOICED AT S1OO,OOO The Milwaukee Purchasers Announce That They Will Make Birming-
 ham Headquarters for
 String of Stores

The salesroom stocks, the warehouse store of the Stowers Furniture company were purchased yesterday by the Oster Bros Furniture company, composed of three brothers who are widely experi enced in the furniture business. The ne- gotiations for the sale have been under way for some time between the purchas- CTS and G. A Stowers, owner of the Stowers furniture stores, who has been in Birmingham discussing the sale for sev- eral days
 The stock purchased is said to be most complete, and it was announced, is in voiced at $l00,oo0 gross value.
 The officers of the new company are: Lawrence Oster, president; Phillip Oster, vice president, and Harry Oster, secretary and treasurer.
 Subsequent to the final sale it was an nounced by Phillir Oster that within a few days the entire stock would be in- voiced and marked down preceding a sale which was intended to clean out the stocks purchased. It is stated that the new owners desire to make extensive Improvements in the interior of the store and to provide the establishment with brand new goods.
 The gentlemen composing the firm of Cster Bros Furniture company are close ly related to Mrs. Morris Adler of this city. to Edgar Adler and other we'll krown citizens. They are from Milwau- llee. where for many years they have been connected with some of the largest furni- ture establishments In that city.
 In discussing the purchase, Phillip Os- ter said yesterday:
 We wanted to locate a store In Bir- mingham for the reason that this is the coming city of the south. We have dis banded our other interests for the pur- pose of concentrating our efforts in the south, where we believe the possibilities are greater and the field larger. We in- tend to make Birmingham the headquar- tels of a string of our stores located in various parts of the south We will shortly begin the clearance of the Stowers stocks, and following this we will make extensive arrangements of the interior We have three floors here and an area large enough for us to maintain a fine establishment. We say it modestly, but Birmingham will have no merchants who will provide a more tempting array of goods than our store.
 We hope in the meantime to contribute our small share to the upbuilding of this city and the furtherance of every effort to n ake Birmingham greater and better"
 MT Stowers, who relinquishes his inter- ests here, has maintained a store in Bir- mingham for many years. He has several located elsewhere and intends to main- tain one at Corey. That store will be under the managership of C. M Powell, who has been in charge of the Birming- lam institution. The entire. organization now employed by Stowers Furniture com pany will be retained and others added
 The sale of this stock and the entrance into the local field by the new firm will be very interesting In mercantile circles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03

Charles H. Markham, president of tie Illinois Central railroad, Central of Geor- gia railroad, and Ocean Steamship com pany. paid his first vist to Birmingham yesterday. He arrived at 12:45 o'clock on a special train ard after inspecting the shops at East Thomas was taken for ride over the business and residential sec tions of Birmingham.
 Last night he was the guest at an in- formal reception given in t:s 5onur by the Chamber of Commerce. He was very much pleased with the tol"tesies paid Mir. Markham and @ party of prominent officers of the interests he heads will leave this morning on a special train for Savannah. They will look over all the properties of the Central of Georgia and outline what steps are to be taken to place that line in condition for the maxi mum return in traffic movements.
 The special train bearing MT. Markham was composed of four private cars and pulled by Engine 1O03 in charge of Engi- neer J. r. Tucker of this city. The off cers accompanying him on his special were: w. j.. Park, vice president of the Illinois Central railroad A. S. Baldwin, chief engineer: E. T. Gift, general super lntendent: J. J. Gavin. superintendent of the Birmingham division; J. M. Eagan. trainmaster Of this division.
 Mr. Markham was standing on the rear Of the private car Marionette of the illi- nois Central railroad when his train stopped. In moment Vice President Park had introduced General Agent E. F. Stovall and NIT. Markham stepped off upon Birmingham ground He received the newspaper representatives cordially and laughingly said he had intended to send for them if they had fai!e.i to come to see him. His manner was affable in the extreme. He talked freely of his trip down south. but did not promise to per form any great work. He would not talk of the rate cases but appeared to be in terested in ali that was told lim of Sir mingham.
 q am naturally very much pleased to come to Birmingham" he said, flor there is no denying the fact that this is i'm portant point on the lines we represent. The Illinois Central has built great shops here and the Central of Georgia forms a connection for our main line which is all important in reaching the Atlantic sea board. I have never been in this city before and I am really anxious to get through with some work here and go around some. I have frequently heard glowing accounts of the great things in this city and have no doubt that every thing l have heard Is true. 1 hope to come here often and get well acquainted with all thai Is being done in Birming- lam. I havo passed through here, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03

this is actually my first trip to the city.
 Business looks very good now, and l hope will pick up to such an extent as to warrant our saying it is bully. l must not discuss the rate cases. That Is a matter that is behind us, and we must look to the future. l am about the only railroad president who has not been quoted and I must not start talking at this late hour I hope you will not misunderstood my failing to be quoted.
 After granting interviews to the news paper men and answering questions of every conceivable kind, MT. Markham was presented to the executives of the Central of Georgia. The presentation over, MT. Markham said that after lunch he desired to go direct to the Thomas yards The trip to the yards was of no special interest to anyone except the railroad officials who operate them joint ly, MT. Markham, who is practical in all the departments of railroad, went into all the details of the yard. He kept the other officers busy answering questions, both technical and otherwise, and when he had dissected the subject of Thomas ydTuS lfe WlZaTu lTOIIl oHlCdBO Ilau dll the information obtainabe. He said aft erward that the shops and yards repre- sonted the best of their kind, and he vas glad to find that such a splendid place had been constructed by the Hi nos Central and Frisco lines.
 He said that today he would go over portion of the Central of Georgia. lie toll of he stated, he had never seen 1t. His trip down south at this time, he said, was principally to get in touch with the conditions on that system and outline what Is needed to make 1t a great feeder for the Illinois Central railroad.
 MT. Markham is small of stature. He has a keen gray eye and hls hair is streaked with gray heavily on either side. He Is not over five feet four or five inches hign and has broad muscular shoulders. He is ruddy of complexion and as straight as an Indian. He wears a set of vision correctors which enhance the keenness oe the eye.
 President Markham met in Birmingham the following Central of Georgia of- ficials: Col. Alex T. Lawton, vice pres ident; W. A. Winburn, vice president; T. S. Noise, general manager; J. T. John son, general superintendent, and M. R. Ramsay, superintendent of the local di- visions. This party and the Illinois Gen. tral officials will compose the party to maka the Central of Georgia inspection beginning today. They will travel in two special trains. The one bearing MT. Markham will be the first, while the other officers will occupy the private cars of the second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
ORDER GIVEN BY SOUTHERN
 FOR 27,2OO TONS STEEL RAIL

The purchase of 27,2o0 tons of S5-pound steel rails and a large amount of rolling stock was authorized yesterday L. H. Coppman, vice president and general manager of the Southern Railway com pany. The rails will be used for the purpose of relaying some of the line, and building passing tracks which is occa- stoned by tho rapid increase of business.
 Of the large rail order, 2, 400 tons will be furnished by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company of Birmingham, 1900 by the Illinois Steel company, and 30c0 by the Maryland Steel company The apportionment being so much in favor of the Birmingham plant, speaks highly for the efficient grade turned out here.
 AS to equipment MT. Coapman an- nounees that 55 locomotives are to be pur- chased as follows: Twenty-Five Milkado
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03

In view of meeting of the house com mittee on municipal corporations tonight at s o'clock at the capitol to consider among other things the viaduct bill which has been placed before the legislature, delegation of Birmingham men will leave for Montgomery this afternoon with argu- ments both for and against the adoption of such a measure. Walker Percy is chairman of the committee.
 Among those who will oppose the pass age of this bill which will empower the city fathers of Birmingham to relinquish all rights to the streets neighboring the viaduct to the corporations, are John W. Tomlinson, Alderman George Huddleston and John w. Altman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03

type freight, 15 Pacific type for passenger use. and 15 standard engines for switch ing purposes.
 In addition the new equipment will in- clude 35 first-class passenger coaches, 20 full length postal cars, 10 combination passenger and baggage cars. and four dining cars, with observation compart- ments.
 The locomotives will be designed for the most efficient service and economical operations. The other equipment will be of the very best grade.
 MT. Coapman in announcing the e1pen- iiture of the large appropriation for new equipment says the purchases were called for by reason of the vast improvement in business in the southeastern territory and the desire of the Southern railway to keep abreast with all legitimate irn- provements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
DIRECTOR GOADBY OF
 SLOSS COMPANY HERE

w. H. Goadby a director of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company and a prominent member of the New York Stock exchange, is in Birming- ham, He is making one of his regular trips to Birmingham for the purpose of conferring with Col. J. c. Maben and pany in which he is interested.
 MT. Goadby, Colonel Maben and Vice President John Mcqueen will make a trip over the properties. He will re- turn to New York city In few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
Horses Carried Through

Stabled in a private car carrying every possible convenience for both men and horses, four famous racers belonging to C. K. Billings of Memphis passed through here yesterday. Their passing through here was marveled at by local railroad men, fer the horse gar was handled on the Southeastern limited of the Frisco system, which is hel5 10 be among the finest trains Tn the south. The blooded racers were n charge of two keepers and were cared for almost like human tcings. The horses have been at the Flor ida race tracks and wcIe en route to their winter home cn MT. Billings training farm near Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
PERFECTION LODGE
 TO ELECT OFFICERS

The annual meeting of Birmingham Lodge of Perfection and the election or officers will be held Wednesday. accord ing to an announcement made yesterday It is planned to make the meeting one very rotable in local Masonic annals and a large attendance is anticipated. The of cial call follows:
 pear Brother-You are requested to at tend the regular annual meeting of Bir- minsham Lodge of Perfection March S, 1911. r. m. Eusmess and balloting and election of officers. A list of names pro- posed is banded you If you have any objections, please notify the venerable master promptly. Fraternaiiy yours,
 'E. l.. KEISER, Venerable Master. "At close of lodge meeting the chapter, council and consistory will hold meetings for business erd bal letting. Fratcrnally yours.
 wv. F. MADORY, w. M,
 "J T.. RAY, Pre-.
 ''W. ". RANSOM, M. of K. "CHARLEs J. GEOHEGAN. sec'y.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
WILL GO TODAY
 TO ENGAGE IN VIADUCT FIGHT

T am not fighting the viaduct," said Mir. Tomlinson last night. "As a matter of fact I am in favor of its construction as soon as possible. But I am opposed to closing all those neighboring streets and granting space to the corporations which is by no means necessary for the building of the vaduct The concession is such that 1t seems to be solely for the benefit of the corporations, and 1t Is this feature of the measure to which we are cpposed'
 The committee will take up for consid- eration also a bill formulated by the Bir- mingham Board of Trade whereby the city is to be empowered to acquire and operate It's own waterworks system and electric light plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
"Graustark" at BijOu

At every performance the Bijou is well filled with an audience intensely inter- ested in the splendid production LOT "Graustark," which is seen for the first time at popular prices. There Is a mat inee Saturday and performances every night this week. Next week comes "Bi.- ly" Clifford, the favorite comedian Of Bijou patrons. He has this season a brand new musical comedy farce which is full of tuneful numbers, replete with cleverness and originality. The show Is given the title of "The Girl, The Man and the Game," and Is said to be one of the brightest and most tuneful of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of s10oo more were involved, have been filed in the office of the probate court
 s2250-W. D. ane to w. H. Mckelroy lot s, block Il, survey of P. Rising.
 s3OO0-Sarah E. Phelan to C. w. Mills. lot D. block 2. Phelan's addition to Bir- mingham.
 $9250-Eva M. Caldwell to Nose Levi F'ies ct all. part of lots and 9, block 69 survey of Birmingham.
 s3000-Charles E. Bowron, ct al., to ORear & Hall, part of lots and 1, block 663. survey of Elyton Land company.
 $1500-Allen B. Oden to N. Goldstein, the southwest quarter of the southeast quar- ter of section G. township 16, range 1 west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
MISSIONARY WILL
 LECTURE ON CHINA

The Rev. R. A. Haden. returned mis- sionary from China, will lecture at the Avondale Presbyterian church this evening at 7;30 o'clock.
 MT. Haden is home on furlough and is lecturing for the Southern Presby- terian church in behalf of It's work In China.
 Dr. W. G. Woodbridge, pastor of the church, cordially invites the friends of missions in Ayondale to this lecture, assuring them pleasant and profit able evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Newlyweds"

The laughing song play, "The Newiy- weds and Their Baby comes to the Jefferson theatre tonight. tomorrow aft ernoon and tomorrow night. In comment ing on the performance and company the Houston Post said: "The comedy was fresh and rotous. It swept it's own way and evolved plenty of laughter. The sit nations were mostly comic and there was real. genuine humor in the entire play"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the pro- bate court:
 R. s. Wallace of Birmingham to Mrs. Nora Moler.
 Porter Jones of Watson to Miss Ethel Bedclow. w. L. Doyle of Birmingham to Miss Charlotte Eskaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
Robert EdesOn

Seats for the engagement of Robert Edeson in "Where the Trail Divides will be placed on sale at the Jefferson theatre this morning, as the popular star will appear at that theatre next Mon- day. This time the line on the pro gramme under the name of the play will read By Robert Edeson,' as the star has at last turned playwright He took the idea of Where the Trail Dl- yides' from a novel by Will Lillibridge of the same name, but so changed the story that the play is not direct book dramatization. MT. Edesons role will be that of How Landor, an educated and civilized Sioux Indian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
Oster Furniture Company

The Oster Eros. Furniture Co. Inc, have filed papers of incorporation in the office of the probate court. The new firm will engage in the furniture business and will be located in Birmingham. The au- in h,rized capital is s40.Oco, of which s30,O00 has heen paid in Officers elected for the first wears business ere Lawrence Oster, president; Phillip Oster. vice president, and Marry Cster, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
"The Dollar Princess"

One of the prettiest aggregations of stage women ever gathered together sup port the principals in the Charles Fron- man musical comedy production, 'The Dollar Princess" Aside from the many other good things in this production, it will be really worth the price of admis- sion to the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday to see the rayishingly beau- tiful chorus, and every one of these girls can sing and dance, too, as they have been trained by the expert corps of vo- cal instructors, dancing masters and stage managers attached to the Frohman office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
YOUR LAST CHANGE FOR
 REMNANTS

Suit or overcoat will be made to order from all wool remnants at $9.75.
 SINGERS. 107 N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
Will Preach at Jail

Edgar Morris has arranged to preach at the county jail Sunday morning at Il o'clock He says it will be the first time he has ever been in jail that he was not a prisoner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-03
LIBRARY HAS
 5000 MEMBERS
THE MONTHLY REPORT OF MISS CHAPMAN, THE LIBRARIAN, SHOWS INSTITUTION TO BE IN A FLOURISHING CONDITION

The February report of Miss Lila May Chapman, librarian of the Birmingham Public library. is evidence that thepub- lie is taking advantage of the privileges offered. The membership is growing rap- idly, 365 new members having been reg istered during the month. The total for the central library is now 6610 and for the Woodlawn branch 425.
 Following is the report:
 To the Board of Trustees, Gentlemen The following is the report of the Bir- mingham Public Library and the Wood- lawn branch for February, 1911:
 CATAI.OGING DEPARTMENT