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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
FLORIDA RAILROAD FILES DAMAGE SUIT SeabOard Air Line Railroad
 Is Defendant CHARGE CONSPIRACY Suit for Six Million Dollars May Reach International Importance.
 Large Corporations Are
 Involved.

Jacksonville, Fla, october 6.-,Suit for the recovery of s6,OOO, 900 damages was filed today in the United States court here against the Seaboard Air Line railway, the Knickerbocker Trust company of New York, Charles H. Keep, Francis Henderson, R. V. Matthews c. W. Lucas and Frank c. Brown of New York, and II. Reiman Duval of New Jersey. the plaintiffs in the suit being the Florida Railway company, of which Frank Drew of this city is president. George NJ. Pow ell, a stockholder in the Florida Railway company, instituted the suit by filing a praecpe, conspiracy being charged to the defendants.
 This suit ranks as one of the most inn portant in the state of Florida and prom ises to become of national importance, plaintiffs claiming they will show viola ton Of the sherman law. Several years ago the owners of the road, which was then operating between Live Oak, Fla. and Perry, Fla, seeing that it was only feeder to the Atlantic Coast Line and the Seaboard Air Line, decided to extend the road to two Atlantic ports, Fernan- dina and Jacksonville.
 The financial provisions for such an ex- tention were successfully concluded. and the bonds for the extension were floated, the Carnegie Trust company of New York being selected to handle the bonds. In January of the precedent year the Car negie Trust company failed. and the Florida Railway company was put to the necessity of placing the business in other hands. The Knckerbotker Trust com pa n la uroe calprta1 c tril agent for the bonds, which had been sold to French capitalists.
 Later in the proceedings the purchasers of the bonds demanded their delivery, which was delayed by the Knickerbocler Trust company and demands of the Flor ida Railway company for the return of the bonds, it is alleged, were also met with refusal
 Because of the delay the Florida Rail- way directors commenced a quiet inves- tigation and ascertaned, it is charged, that the actions of the knckerbocker company were instigated by two directors of that firm, who, it is alleged, were also directors of the Seaboard Air Line rail- way.
 That the matter will reach international importance is shown by the fact that Sen ator LaFollette of Wisconsin has started an investigation seeking to prove whether or not the sherman antitrust law has been violated. The French government, through the appeals of the purchaser or purchasers of the bonds, has also brought the matter to the attention of the gov ernment asking that the purchaser be protected, and that the responsibility for loss to him be fixed.
 It is charged by the directors of the Florida Railway company that in the alleged attempt to prevent the delivery of the bonds and the completion of the work of the Florida Railway company to an Atlantic port, the Knickerbocker Trust company and the Seaboard Air Line rail- way have entered into conspiracy to restrain trade and commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
.TR|PO[| CAPITAL IS ABANDONED BY TURKISH TROOPS The Italian Government Is Established in
 Africa
FRENCHMEN BRING
 COMPLICATIONS
Italian Cruiser Attacks and Sinks Turkish Gunboat in Red Sea. Death at Tripoli Esti-
 mated at b

Trinoli October 6.-Italian govern ment has been set up in Tripoli. The capital abandoned by the Turklsh troops is completely in the hands ol the Italians, who at the solicitation or the foreign consulatee, have guarah- teed the safety of foreign residents.
 After the Italians had occupied Sul- tana fortress chiefs of the Arab tribes went aboard the Italian flagship ahd' denoting their submission, begged that bombardment of the city cease.
 During the bombardment no damage was done to property of Europeans. hut Tripolitan forts and the governor mansion was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
'TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Iron nerve of Peterson overawes fren-
 zed mob
 Storms drive balloons to earth. Flood Destroys Black River Falls. Brady will help President Taft.
 Florida railroad files damage suit. Tripoli capital abandoned by Turks. Crowds say fair is up to expectations. g. No truce in rate war.
 Merger plans rapidly coming to com
 pletion.
 Hafnill talks. fa'lNl g. Auburn gili is winner of prize.
 In good humor despite defeat : How religious census will be taken. 4-Editorial comment. 5--Nabors is not guilty.
 Bllingsley on Monday meeting.
 Six sergcants without jobs. Birmingham point of concentration. Will invite pr. Denny to alumni ban
 quet.
 6-Sports. ts 7--Dolly. Dalrynpe and MT. Innes. Society. Hamilie pays tribute to Al G.. Field. 9--Prohibition fight on at Tuscaloosa. .. fight on tuberculosis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Petition Is Denied

Indianapolis. october 6.-Judge Joseph Markey of the criminal court this after noon denied the petition of States Attor- ney Fredericks of Los Angeles county, California, that dynamite seized in this city at the time of the arrest of John J. McNamara be removed to Los Angeles to be used as evidence in the trial of Me Namara.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
To Return Swindler

Bridgeport. Conn, October 6.-New Or leans and Colorado Springs officers are ex- pected her to get Frank A. Mohler and Alice Black on warrants charging the passing of worthless checks. Mohler tried to hang himself with his handkerchief In his cell last night. The girl has been hold in sl00C and Mohler in 5000 as fugi- tiyes from justice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Germany Urges Forbearance

Cologne, Germany, october 6.--Tne Ga zette's correspondent at Const~nriaople reports that the German embassy there is urging forbearance on the part of the Turkish government in the matter of expulsion of the Italians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
CROWDS SAY FAIR IS FULLY UP ID ALI THE EXPECTATIONS Free Acts Are Best Ever Seen at a Southern
 Fair SPECIAL TRAINS TO BRING MANY TODAY Races Were Especially Interesting Yesterday and This Feature At-
 tracts Much Favorable
 Comment
SATURDAYS PROGRAMME
FOOTBALL DAY.

goo A. M.-Gates open. 11:00 A. M.--lnspection of live , stock exhibit. 80 P. M.-Horse racing.
 200 P. M.-Motorcycle races. 2:30 F. M.-Free attractions in , front of grandstand and concert , by Innes' band.
 S:30 P. M.-Football game: How ard vs. Georgia Tech. 700 P. M.-F'ree attractions.
 200 to 9:30 P. M.-Concert by ] Innes' band.
 Plaza" from l p. m. to il p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
BASKET BANK IS BURNED

Breaux Bridge, La. October G. l.. NJ. Pellerin, q druggist of this place. on closing his store Wednes- day night. deposited for safekeep- ing $65 in a waste basket. On ar rival at his place of business yes terday morning, he was disagree ably surprised to find that his brother, who had swept and dust ed the store. had burned the trash in tie basket. including the deposit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Free Attractions Excellent

If there were no other features the
 galaxy of star performers that con-
 stitute the free attractions of the Ala bama State Fair are worth double the price of admission. The acts are high
 class interesting and amusing. and are so numerous that the length of the programme necessitates putting on two acts at the same time. There is not an act that does not interest or amase. and the bill far surpasses any vaude- vile performance ever shown in the city.
 The performa is given in front of the grandstand in plain view of every one, a large platform being erected
 across the track. circus ring has also been constructed for the animal acts.
 Gus Henderson, the official an nouncer, attired in the regulation
 "rube" costume, gives tight wire per- formance that Is excellent and keeps the crowd amused with his running comments. His work is first class i.i every respect.
 The Morsoff troupe of Russian dan cers consisting of seven people, pre- sent an act that is very enjoyable. At tired in the costume of the Russian peasant they gave fine exhibition ot
 the native dances, which they executed with much grace and marvellous agility, and fully deserved the generous ap. plause that greets the conclusion of che act
 The three Leightons as perch pole acrobats, the IIolmen brothers as hor- izontal bar artists, Montambo and Bar telli. peers of comic acrobats, gave ex- cellent performances.
 The Oruka Japs gave u marvellous eN- hibition of foot balancing, and the three
 Spieros in acrobatic tumbling pleased the crowd
 The Six Flying Herberts gave a pet'. formance in mid-air that is thriller.
 Their flights through air as they swiny
 from one trapese to another. turning
 somersaults and other stunts, are nothing
 short of miraculous.
 Flnks comedy mules gave q side-spli.-
 ting performance. The animals are eS-
 treniely well trained and brought peais
 of laughter from the audience.
 The Holland family gave an equestriar
 act that was particularly pleasing. The horses were show In themselves and the costumins of the act added muca
 to the effect The difficult feats were 1, performed with grace and ability The Scentenelos. in their beautiful sor- pentine and butterfly dances gave an ar tstic and much appreciated performance. The Six Wisenetts presented high-cass CONTINUED ON PAGE sl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Horses to Australia

Lexington, Ky. October 6.-Irving H.. Wheatcroft, the millionaire owner of the St. James siud here. made the announce mcnt today that on next Tuesday he will begin the transportation of the entire stud to Australia. The stud includes such fam ous sires as Saint Savin, Cesarion and Don Royal, and numbers 159 horses In all. The shipment of the Wheatcroft stud will be the largest and most valuable over made from America, as it Is valued at s15O.MO. Mir Wheatcroft plans to estab- fish another great stud near Melbourns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
PROMINENT CATHOLIC
 DIES IN MOBILE

Mobile, October 6.--Very Rev. c. T. buckingham, vicar general of the Cath ollie diocese of Alabama, and one Of the oldest priests in the south, died here last night at the age of 72 from an at- tack of paralysis, which he sustained shortly after his arrival in Mobile OH Wednesday afternoon from Waukesha. Wis He served twice IS the acting bishop of this diocese and was widely known. He had married couples in this city who have now become great grand parents. During the year of the epi- denies in this city Father Buckingham did valiant service with the sick among all classes and creeds, and had served one charge as pastor for A consecutive wears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
And still they come.


 Visitors from all over Dixie greeted tae opening of the second day of the greatest fair that Alabama has ever produced. The Plaza" was in full sway and the crowds thronged the pleasure palaces To- eated along the way. The grandstand was filled with admiring listeners to the bands which discoursed music of all kinds. The martial strains of Dixie brought an air rending cheer from the thousands of throats gathered about.
 A constant stream of men, women and children poured in and out of the agri- cultural building. marveling at the enor- nous wealth of the prize state of the south; the industries building was filled with wondering people from everywhere, who looked with much interest upon the mineral, and manufacturing exhibits Of the state.
 All along the way people were looking, breathing and drinking in the very at mosphere of prosperity which holds all in it's power from the time they pass under the arch at the main entrance.
 The free exhibits across the race track from the grandstand called the attention of the crowds and thousands surged to tho fence to see the dare devils across the way risk their lives fo'- am,ssemant'e xI-..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-07
Races Are Excellent

The races, participated in by the finest horses in the country, brCIsht cheer after cheer from the crowds as the win ners dashed across the line, taking the prizes one after the other multitudes witnessed a record for the south broken on the track. The motorcycle races fur nished attraction for the many who at tended the fair. Wild applause greeted the men who took their lives in their hands, defiant of one another, in the mad chase for supremacy.
 All day long, Alabamians and others from all points of the south poured in the gates, but few leaving, for the attraction there was too strong for them to resist, Only the most urgent calls could lure them away from the seemingly enchanted place. Seemingly? It is enchanted by the vast display of wealth, science and amusement which Alabama and her prin cipa city can furnish-a scene which Midas himself could not have enriched.
 But the crowd yesterday was insig- nfcant compared with the hordes which will fill the grounds today. Rail- roads radiating from the Magic City are bringing in thousands and thous- ands of those who are to see the fair. The street cars will be kept busy all the livelong day. coverging them to the spot where Alabama is on exhibit. A programme unsurpassed is offered today.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14
THE EDITOR AND RAILROAD
PASSES

There seems to be a difference of
opinion among the members of the
state press as to the advisability of
repeating the law which forbids edi-
tors to accept transportation in ex-
change for advertising, although the
governor recommends the repeal. One
newspaper stated that when the edi-
tor had pass he was wearing out
the plush of day coaches in travelling
over the state, letting his business go
to the bow-wows. Claude L'Engle
says that a pass is a bride, but
Claude is a high-brow and doesn't
mean half he says. There is not an
editor in the state of Florida you
could bride even if you gave him the
whole road Some editors contend
that since the railroads have been
obliged to pay for their advertising
they only advertise in the city dali
lies, and as the country editor has
to travel occasionally, or send his
mother-in-law back north, the money
they pay for railroad fares is just so
much money which could have been
saved if the railroad had contracted
for space in the paper.
There is one thing certain and that
is the public is greatly disconnected
by not finding the railroad time table
in the local press. Probably the
whole question could be settled by
making it compulsory that the rail
roads advertise in all papers to the
extent of the time of arrival and de-
parture of trains at that particular
tation-Tampa Times.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14
A. c. /. TO HAVE NEW EQUIP
MENT

A special from Wilmington, n. c.,
says that the Atlantic Coast Line has
confidence in a rapid development of
the territory in which its large sys-
tenn operates is abundantly shown
in the large order which has just
been placed for additional equip
ment, in the way of rolling stock,
announcement of which was made at
the general offices in this city yes
terday.
The order involved an enormous
amount of money and the expenditure
of this sum by the road certainly in
dicates its faith in a continuance of
the present heavy business all over
the system. The order is for the fol-
lowing additional equipment: Is Pa
cific type passenger engines, 20 large
freight engines, % passenger coaches,
4 combination mail and express cars,
400 box cars, so phosphate cars, so
ballast cars, 20 caboose cars. This
equipment will be delivered during
the summer, and will place the Coast
Line in position to meet the demands
of the travelling and shipping public
The phenomenal increase in business
recently has made the purchase of
the additional equipment absolutely
necessary, and it is hardly probable
that the order will be filled any too
soon for the company.
That the Coast Line proposes to
keep in the front ranks of the south
ern railways is indicated in the large
order for equipment, taken in connec-
ton with the extensive double track
ing and bridge work going on at va
rious points on the line
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14
YOUNG MAN KILLED BY LOG
TRAIN AT SILVER SPRINGS

Information reached Ocala yester-
day that young white man was run
over by log train and instantly kill
ed. The accident occurred some dis
lance in the woods from Silver
Springs, and the victim of the trag-
edy proved to be William Allen, for
merly of Starke, the son of a widow
ed mother. Young Allen was "a years
of age. The severe winds of Tuesday
night had blown a log across the
tracks, and was the cause of the
tragedy. Messrs McIver & MacKay,
undertakers, were notified, and they
sent out for the body and prepared it
for burial.
The unfortunate young man, who
lost his life so suddenly and horri-
bly, Wednesday morning was to have
been married on Sunday week to a
very attractive young girl at Bur-
bank, which makes the tragedy dou-
bly, sad.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14
AN OCALA GIRL SUCCESSFUL
MUSIC TEACHER

On Saturday afternoon, April Sth, at
8 o'clock in the high school audito-
rum the musical contest was held to
decide who should represent SWANS
boro in the state contest, which is to
be held on May 18th. The house was
filled with an appreciative and enthu-
siastic audience. There was one pu.
pill from each music class and all ex-
ecuted their pieces beautifully. Pro
fessor Paul Verpost of Dublin, a mu-
stefan of note and wide reputation,
was present as Judge, and at the con-
clusion of the program announced
that Miss Pauline Becton, a pupil of
Miss Marguerite Porter, was the sue.
cessful contestant. Miss Boston rem
dered LA Cachuca," by Raft, with
great ability. Her Interpretation and
artistic phrasing were especially fine,
while the execution of the brilliant
runs showed fine mastery of tech
nique.-Swainsboro (Ga.) Forest
Blade.
Miss Porter's Ocala friends will be
exceedingly pleased to learn of the
success she is achieving as a music
teacher in Georgia.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14
LADIES' DAY AT THE LINKS

Yesterday being ladies' day at the
golf links, quite a number of the fem
mime persuasion were out The new
owner of the links is having the
grounds put into splendid shape,
having the greens moved, the trees
trimmed and the moss removed, and
the links are, just at this season,
beautiful indeed Dotted here and
there over the course yesterday the
ladies in their white dresses formed
a very pleasing picture, and the
charming little informal tea at the
club house, after the players had fin
ished their games, was exceedingly
pleasant
Mrs. R. C. Camp was hostess, and
served both hot and iced tea, sand
wiches, beaten biscuit and cakes
Next Wednesday afternoon will be
the deciding games for the silver cup
offered the ladies by Mr.. Clarence
Camp.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14
MARION COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIA
TON

The annual meeting of the Marion
County Fair Association, for the cleo
ton of officers and board of direct
ors was called for Tuesday, the 18th
instant. No quorum being present,
the meeting was adjourned until Tues
day, April 25th, at 1870 p. m, at the
presidents office in the Ocala House
block. After the adjournment a meet
ing of the board of directors was call
ed, and it was decided to hold a fair
during the last week in November, be-
ginning Tuesday, the 21st and ending
Friday, the oath The secretary was
instructed to prepare at once to is
sue premium catalogue, and take
such further steps as were necessary
to set the wheels in motion for the
coming fair.
This paper hopes that the farmers
of the county will begin early in their
efforts to make our next fair the
proudest in the history of the county.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14
LITTLE BOY KILLED IN A SAW
MILL ACCIDENT

Late Wednesday afternoon an elev-
en- year old boy by the name of Con-
nelly Mathews was playing about the
Crawford sawmlIl, where his father
was engaged at work. In some man
ner the boy was caught in the betting,
and before he could be rescued was so
terribly mangled that it was evident
that he could not live. Everything
possible was done for the little boy
and his parents started to Ocala with
him to place him in the hospital, but
death relieved the little fellow of his
sufferings before he reached town,
which was nearly eleven o'clock on
Wednesday night. The accident hap
pened about seventeen or eighteen
miles southwest of the city. AS soon
as Ocala was reached the body was
taken to the undertaking parlOrs of
Messrs. McIver & MacKay, and in the
absence of Mr. McIver the body was
embalmed by Mr.. Sam Pyles, and was
taken back to the boys home for bur-
ial. This accident was a most horri-
bic and regrettable one, and the rela-
tives of the dead boy have the sympa-
thy of their friends and neighbors.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14

Tom L. Johnson, the reform mayor
of Cleveland, after a long illness, is
dead. He first became prominent as
single taxer. 1t is believed that his
sickness was brought about by his
political defeats, as they had a most
crushing effect upon his. He made his
fortune, most of which he squander
ed in his race for office, by engaging
in the street car lines of Cleveland
He was a wonderfully pure and up
right man.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14
AN UP-To-DATE DRUG STORE FOR
FORT MCCOY

FortMcCoy is growing in leaps and
bounds, and it is soon to have among
other improvements an up-to-date
drug store. 1t will be known as the
Fort Mccoy Pharmacy. The lot has
been secured and the building is near
ly completed. Mr.. n. c. Geise Of this
city will be the manager. 1t is going
to be a nobby affair, having a soda
fountain of the latest model AS this
paper said before: Keep your eye on
Fort Mccoy"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14
TICKETS FOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
SELLING FAST

The tickets that were distributed
to the members of the music club
yesterday morning are finding a
ready sale, which is very encouraging
to the members of this very popular
club. They only support the best
class of entertainments, so that
alone ought to make you want to at
tend these shows, which will be here
April 10, 20 and 81. Join the crowd
and secure a season ticket
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14
SUDDEN DEATH AT PINE

Mrs. Moreman, wife of Mr. Ed More
man of Pine, died suddenly Saturday
morning at about five o'clock.
She had just arisen from her bed,
when she called her husband and com
planned of being ill., He had scarcely
reached her side before she dropped
over and never recovered conscious.
ness.
Besides a husband, Mrs. Moreman
leaves three small children to mourn
her sudden taking away.
The funeral was held Sunday at the
Fort Mccoy cemetery.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14

Twenty-Five pretty girls and their
teachers, comprising the Colonial
School, have returned to Washington
after spending six perfect weeks in
DeLand, Florida. The entire school
migrated early in the season to the
sunny south, and the girls carried
on their studies at Stetson University
during the sojourn. They left Florida
in the deep melancholy, and are en-
thusiastic over the state, it's joys and
its Washington, D. c., to
Jacksonville Metropolis
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-04-14

This paper had very pleasant Wis
it yesterday from Mr.. John F. Gilbert
of Tampa, representing the FLORIDA
Flower" a new publication recently
started in that city. Mr.. Gilbert S
visit was here for the purpose of in
PRODUCING this new candidate for pub
lie patronage and favor to our people
: and this paper believes that it will
sbecome very popular publication
: 1t carries stories, illustrations, car
toons and interesting comment OF
current events. 1t has engaged the
/. services of the best artists and writ
Srs.