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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
$2o,ooo AWARDED FOR RMARTIN's 'sDEATH
AGAINST ADLER FOR DAMAGES FOR KILLING OF BROTHER-OTH- FIR COURT NEWS

A verdict for $2O,oOO damages was rem dered yesterday in the case of F. l.. Mar tin, administrator, against s. M. Adler in Judge A. O. Lanes division of the circuit court.
 The suit which was for $5000O, was to recover damages for the death of J. B. Martin, who was killed on May last by an automobile owned by MT. Adler and driven by Lonnie Bell. negro chauf- feur. The accident happened on the Twenty-frst street bridge
 The amount of the verdict is said to be the largest rendered in the circuit court in many years. The jury was out only a short while before returning. An appeal will be taken in the case.
 A verdict to the amount of 5000 dam ages was awarded yesterday in Judge D.. C. Crows division of the circuit court in the case of Lucy R. Warrington vs. the city of Birmingham.
 I. E. Coker, charged with affray, was acquitted yesterday, in the first division of the criminal court, Judge Weaver pre- siding. This case completed the week. docket, and all the juries were discharged. Sentences will be imposed today on those whom the court has found guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

the Western Union Telegraph company.
 The following suits were filed in the cir cult court:
 Will Emma Love, pro ami Clara Love. vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, for $5O00 damages for having been put off at the wrong station, as al- leged and Lee Love, minor pro ami suit in the same instance to the amount of $5O0O
 Amanda Sommerville vs P J. Duffin, R. R. Bond and P. R. Parsons, 5000 dam- ages, alleging that the defendant acted in breach of bond, by which plaintiff was wrongfully deprived of the possession of goods.
 Suits to the amount of $1999 damages were filed in the circuit court by each of the following parties against H. M. Atkin- son, receiver of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad company, in which it is alleged that property owned by the defendants has been injured in conse- quence of an embankment constructed near by on the part of the company: Alex Holmes, William Hinton, Mary Ga briel, c. c. Morris, G. G. Gabriel, J. w. Moore, A. c. Oliver and James Carpenter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
DON H. BACON GOES
 BACK 10 NEW YORK
Finishes Inspection of South.
 ern Steel Properties
DISTRICT IN FINE SHAPE
Says Naturally Business Is Rather Dull Just Now, But Tint Fine Trade Will He Realized in the
 Near Future

After inspecting thoroughly the prop critics of the Southern Iron and Steel company, Don H. Bacon, former head of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and an acknowledged indus trial expert, left last night for his home In New York.
 He returned yesterday morning from a short inspection to the properties below Bessemer, which ended his trips to the holdings of the Southern Steel. He has been in the district for the past two weeks. His trip here aroused more than passing interest, because of his proml- hence in the industrial world, and the fact that his inspection was made at the request and solicitation of industrial and financial men of New York city. Added to these two interesting facts is the cur rent merger gossip, which was heightened with his coming here.
 MT. Bacon is man who is known to be extremely averse to public statements of any kind, but as he was boarding the Louisville and Nashville train for New York he consented to say that he was pleased with the showing Birming- ham had made since he was here last and that every industrial feature was ship shape.
 Since reaching Birmingham on this trip," he said, q have visited all of the principal works in the district and have had talks with many of the most influ- ential and best informed industrial men here. They tell me that in their opinion the best of conditions are about to be realized They all confesssaa dullness just now. I have found Birmingham to be an amazingly rapid grower and I am glad, indeed, that such is a fact. This district has all the elements which go to make the greatest industrial centers on earth Wisely developed, do not see any reason why Birmingham should not take the rank due her from her natural advantages. The physical condition of all the local properties is very good indeed I have looked over the Southern Iron and Steel because I was requested to do SO, and have casually looked at the holdings of the other concerns.
 1T have no objections to singing the praises of Birmingham now, but l can not discuss my trip here so far as the Southern Iron and Steel company is con- cerned I was requested to look over the properties by number of New York flnanciers, but have nothing to add to this bare fact. I will render my re- port to them in line with their request"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
FRISCO OFFICIALS
 MEET WITH |. |. MEN Interchange Freight Business
 Subject of Discussion VISITORS ARE NUMEROUS Freight Traffic Manager Conner of Houston and Texas Central Among
 Those in Conference-Says
 Traffic Conditions Good
VISITORS ARE NUMEROUS

A meeting of prominent Frisco and Illinois Central railroad officers was held yesterday in the offices of A. D. Lightner, general agent for the Frisco company. The meeting was for the purpose of discussing interchange bus mess between the two lines and the various betterments in the service which have been worked up from time to time by the two roads in connec- t1on with their subsidiary companies
 The officials belonged principally to the freight traffic department, and their discussions entered largely into that phase of the railroad work.
 Since the two companies have joint ly occupied the Thomas yard the ques- tion of interchange and other details have called for frequent discussions for the purpose of getting affairs strengthened out.
 One. of the prominent officials at tending the conference was ". c. Con nor, Jr freight traffic manager of the Houston and Texas Central rail- road, owned by the Frisco. That line has been recently opened up, and the Frisco plans to effect some important traffic connections through its owner ship of the road. The line was many years ago suggested and "boosted" by A. D. Llgh tner, general agent In Bir- mingham now. and is considered a fine connection. A station on the line in Texas has been named in honor of MT. Lightner.
 cof5 ern traffic conditions were very good but a slight disposition to await the result of the rate cases was evident among the prominent railroads and builders of that territory He said he was glad to visit Birmingham and that the city impressed him very much
 Those who attended the joint meet ing were:
 A. D. Lightner, general agent for the Frisco; E. F. stovall, general agent for the Illinois Central. and the follow ing:
 w. c. Connor, Jr., freight traffic manager, Houston. Tex: Roy Terrell, general freight agent. New Orleans; E. T. Wilcox, assistant general freight agent, Memphis; D. H. Hillman, gen. eral southern agent, Nashville; J. H. Dougherty, commercial agent, Cincin- nati; R. E. Buchanan, commercial agent, Chattanooga; s. L. Rogers, commercial agent. Nashville; J. M. Kirk. commer- cial agent. St. Louis: c. A. Forrest, commercial agent. Atlanta; M. M Ho- gan, Florida agent. Jacksonville; D. K. McDonough, division freight agent Birmingham, P. F. Jacqua, soliciting agent; R. Starnes, commercial agent, Birmingham, and W. J. Fransioli, sec- retary to MT. Wilcox. e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
MUSICAL PROGRAMME
 AT FIRST METHODIST

The musical programme at the II .. m. service at the First Methodist tomorrow. will be as follows:
 Prelude, pastoral symphony from Handels Messiah; chorus, And the Glory of the Lord" (Handels Messiah) soprano solo, My Soul Thirsteth for the Lord (Mendelsshon); chorus, "The Heavens Are Telling" (Handel's Mes siah); postlude, Thanks Be to God from "The CfSator" (Mendelssohn).
 Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Epworth league, 6:45 D. m.
 Professor Vincent. concert organfst. will give an organ recital in the church Tuesday evening, p. m., January 31.
 The visitors and strangers in the city have special invitation to att tend services at this centrally located church. corner Sixth avenue and North Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
LIGHTNER GOES TO
 ATTEND CONFERENCE
Local General Agent of Frisco Will Discuss Traffic Arrangements
 With SeabOard Officials

For the purpose of attending confer ence with Seaboard Air Line officials, A. D. Lghtner, general agent for the Frisco, will leave today for Portsmouth, Va.
 The conference to be held is generally believed to be in regard to the traffic arrangements that have been effected here between the two lines from the west to the Atlantic seaboard. The traffic arrange ments have proven to be of rare value to both the lines providing an outlet of traffic which was undeveloped until the arrangements were made.
 It Is believed the conference in Ports- mouth will result in further improvements in the work already so well under way
 MT. Lightner will meet c. H. Hix, vice president and general manager of the Seaboard; c. R. Capps of that line, gen. eral transportation officers and others. He expects to return within short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
TWO GROCERY STORES
 ENTERED AND ROBBED
Places of w. Fl. Brown at Tuxedo and
 Lee Brothers on Second Avenue Are BurE1arixed

Two grocery stores were entered by bur glars at some time during Thursday night or yesterday morning, and in each case the burglars made a rich haul.
 The store of w. H. Brown at Tuxedo was broken into and the following goods stolen: 125 pounds of meat, 200 pounds of flour, one lot of canned goods, 15O pounds of lard. "A cases of soap, one lot of jewelry, one lot of tobacco.
 The store of Lee Brothers. 2s17-19 Sec ond avenue, north. was entered by bur glars and the following articles stolen: $50 pounds of white meat, 100 pounds of smoked meat, 150 pounds of nams, 50 pounds of butter. 40 pounds of smoking tobacco, 16 pounds of chewing tobacco and one lot of chewing tobacco
 In neither case did the thieves leave any clue and the officers are at sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
TO OPEN A NIGHT
 SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
GLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE PAUL HAYNE SCHOOL BUILDING ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS

Under the auspices of the Board of Education night school for women has been organized Classes will meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night from 7:3O to 9:30 o'clock in the Paul Hayne school building, corner Avenue E and Twentieth street.
 The first meeting was held this week and the classes organized. and all ar engagements made to begin regular work on Monday night, January 30.
 This school, like the one for boys and men. which meets on the same nights, is intended for those who, be- cause of the necessity of having to work or from other causes, are unable to continue in the day schools. In addition there are many adults who desire education along special lines' as well as numbers of foreigners who wish to learn the English language.
 Provision has been made to meet these demands and there will be classes in practical arithmetic, English lan- guage, including reading spelling, oral and written compositions. especially let ter writing; bookkeeping and mechan- teal drawing, as well as other subjects, M which there are sufficient number q applicants to Justify classes being oh anized.
 The instruction Is given by a. corps of experienced teachers from the city schools.
 Interested parties may communicate with the superintendent of schools, both phones 1864. at his office in the central high school building, or meet the instructors Monday night at the Paul Hayne school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
John l.. Parker

."An issue of $1,oo0,OoO for good roads is commendable step and progressive movement" said Dr. Parker. Every one knows that we need them badly and every one of the vast number of citizens who come into Birmingham feel the ne sd greatly. I think all of the business men would favor the issue and I do not think the farmers would resist, because of the good it will do them. At the same time let the money be spent in the most careful way. The move is progressive and timely but the improper expenditure of that money, If voted, would not be rel ished by any of the voters of this county A system of good roads should be drawn up and carefully mapped out, after which we should then pass upon it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
ID HOLD CONFERENCE
 ON HOTEL PROJECT Chicago and Cincinnati Men
 Are Interested JOE LOVEMAN AT WORK Dangaix Corner Is Under Considera- ton and It Is Understood that Outlook for Definite Agree
 ment Is Bright

A meeting of Chicago, Cincinnati and
 Birmingham men interested in the erec-
 tion of s1,OoO,OOo hotel in Birmingham
 according to an announcement yesterday
 afternoon.
 Joseph B. Loveman, of L-oveman, Joseph
 & Loeb has returned from Chicago, where
 he has been in consultation with some
 wealthy men of that city in reference to
 hotel project here and the meeting to
 be held is for the purpose of going over
 the details and mapping out tentative
 plans for the erection of the hostelry
 It was learned yesterday afternoon that
 the corner owned by W. J. Dangaix, located on the northeast corner of Nine teenth street and Fourth avenue, is to be the site generally discussed and the meeting may result in that place being chosen for the hotel so badly needed in
 Birmingham.
 It is given out that MT. Dangaix has been approached in reference to his site, located right in the heart of affairs, and
 has expressed his willingness to cooper ate with the promoters of the hotel In
 Birmingham. It has not been announced
 definitely what plans are under way. In a general way, however, 1t Is stated that MT Dangaix is to furnish the site
 on terms agreeable to any fair-minded business man and that the Chicago men who are to meet here are to invest a large sum of money in the structure. Tt is planned to bring the contract for the ,i.I,; iy oit nd narfo possible bit of the work here in Brming- ham.
 Mr. Loveman yesterday said he did not have at this time any definite state
 ment to make, but the gentlemen who would meet here In a few days, If noth- ing unforeseen interferes, will probably announce what they intend to do upon their arrival.
 The project for a hotel in Birmingham has taken so many spurts that everyone | who has hopes for its ultimate construc-
 ton is reticent when 1t is requested that plans be outlined.
 MT Loveman, however, has been work ing on the hotel matter for some time,
 and the Chicago and Cincinnati men who are to meet with him have been here
 once before upon this same idea. It is understood they were not impressed with the plans as outlined at that time, but as matters have changed considerably it is gathered they have been other wise convinced of the desirability of a hotel in Birmingham.
 From the meagre information gathered yesterday 1t is safe to assume that the hotel proposition has been taken up with courage by a new group of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
ID. Q. whiIdln

'I favor the bond issue and would be glad to see 1t passed" said MT. Whil- din.
 We have long suffered from the lack of proper transportation to the city, and with this remedied Our relations with the farmers would be improved wonder fully. Then again, the betterment of good roads widely advertised would serve to that will induce the settling of people in the rural districts like the knowledge that the state has good system of high ways"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Robert F. McDayid

"I believe that the citizens of Jef- ferson county will be making only a conservative demand In their petition for million dollar bond issue for the purpose of constructing better public roads, and I am heartily in sym pathy with the movement" said Rob ert P. McDavid.
 "The need is long-felt one, and the general sentiment of the people, which seems to be so favorable to building better highways for the convenience Of the people, Is the strongest proof that we should use every means toward supplying the need of JGffer.on coun- ty that is most imminent in the minds of her citizens"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

George c. Kelley of the Kelley company. architects and engineers, is of the opin- ion that the Great White Way so much heralded in Atlanta is a farce, and thinks that Birmingham would make grave mistake to adopt 1t.
 When they turned them on in Att lanta," said MT Kelley, "a great crowd was downtown and the people went home disgusted.
 'The trouble with the system Is that it is antequated. It Is too much like what we have been accustomed to for years. People are trying to get away from the old lamp-post.
 "Atlanta's streets are narrow. On Bir- minghams broad avenues those lights
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Erskine Ramsay

Erskine Ramsay, one of the most wide ly known engineers here and vice presi- dent of the Pratt Consolidated Coal company, said "I have signed the peti- ton for the bond issue of $1,000,0O0 with which to construct better roads here
 However, I think the money should be placed in the hands of a competent set of men and carried on in a strict public business like manner. The roads in this county are in most instances good, but there is great avenue for improvement
 The principal thing to consider in road building, to my mind, is the proper main- tenance of the roads after they are built
 It is we'll enough to build them, but when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
LOCKWOOD GAR TRACK
 INJURED PROPERTY

A verdict for s25o damages was awarded yesterday in Judge Ferguson's division of the city court in the case of Mrs. Sarah Long against the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 In the suit 1t was claimed that in- plaintiff when the company laid the street car line looping the new base ball park. Judge Ferguson directed the jurymen sitting in the case to pro- ceed to the ball grounds and ascer- tain for themselves to what extent the claim was justifiable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
PATHETIC SCENE

A verp pathetic scene occurred in judge Feagins division of the recorder s court yesterday morning when Frankie Graydon, the 4-year-old daughter of Mrs. Mamie Wiggins, was removed from the custody of her mother by order of Judge Feagin and placed in the keeping of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Mann of West End.
 Both mother and daughter cried bit terly when the judge told them that they must be separated. Mrs. Wiggins denied that she was keeping the child in vicious surroundings, but Judge Feagin deemed it best to separate the child from her mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
ATLANTA'S WHITE WAY" IS FARCE COMPARED TO
 BIRMINGHAM'S LIGHTS

|, would be practically worthless so far as an attractive scheme is concerned. The Brilliantly lighted windows in the stores would far outshine them.
 "This interval arch which is now so much in use in Birmingham is far more attractive, more imposing, gives a much brighter light and is in every way de- sirabe. As usual, in this instance, Bir- mingham has far more to brag about than Atlanta, and has kept quiet. The first thing a visitor notices in Birmingham Is our brilliant lighting. We already have Atlanta's so-called white way outclassed, and should continue to light our streets in the business section with overhanging in- candescents.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
ALL CITIZENS FAVOR TT IF COMPETENT COMMISSION IS CREATED TO sUPERINTEND THE WORK IN THE COUNTY

Former Street Commissioner John Me- Cartin. in discussing the bond issue, said; T am certainly in favor of a million dollar bond issue. Just as I am an advo- cate of big highways through the state, I earnestly advocate the construction of great highways through Jefferson county.
 ''As has been said, the lines of munich palties should be ignored and these roads built from one end of the county to the other, making great avenues of trade for the benefit of both the rural resident and the city man.
 T came to Birmingham from New York state, where they have a system of roads developed, and one cannot understand it's value without seeing it in action. The roads are in use by automobiles and traf- fc just as much as the railroads, and men can make trips of hundreds of miles with practically no inconvenience.
 Certainly, commission should have charge of the work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
CHIEF REQUESTED TO
 OBTAIN SUSPECTS

Chief Bodeker yesterday received a message from the Atlanta authorities requesting him to hold Rosa Armstrong and Claude Shields, as they were want cd in Atlanta for highway robbery Miss Armstrong and Shields were ar rested Thursday by Detectives White, Justin, zeigler and Sigsbee. Requisi- ton papers will be secured in Atlanta and deputy will arrive in few days to return them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
SUSPECTS FOUND TO
 BE WRONG PARTIES

Arthur Small and Joe Turner two white men, were arrested yesterday morn ing at 3:25 o'clock on a charge of high way robbery. They were later released by Judge Feagin. the docket showing it to be case of mistaken identity The ar rest was made by Officer Holman, who believed them to be the two men who held up B. z. Harty on Fifth avenue yester- day morning.
 While the officers have been on the lookout for the two men no arrests have been made as yet. The officers have no clue to the men who held MT. Harty up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
NO PROSECUTION IN
 CHAMBLEE'S CASE

The case of Robert c. Chamblee, charged with murder. was discharged yes- terday by Judge I. H. Benners in the first division of the inferior court for want of prosecution.
 The charge had been brought against Chamblee as a result of the death of Frank Mcfarland, whom he stabbed on tho night of December 24. as a conse- ouence of a personal difficulty which was begun at the Bijou theatre. Mcfarland, after having almost recovered from his wound, contracted pneumonia, which caused his death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
J. w. Mcdonald

"I will not vote for any measure providing for the spending of a mill lion dollars for good roads," said Chief of Detectives J. w. Mcdonald, in speak = ing of the matter yesterday afternoon. q do not believe that Jefferson coun- ty has million dollars to spend on good roads. and I will oppose any such measure. I do not believe that the benefits derived from the million dollars spent on good roads would rec ompense the county for the money at this time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
c. B. Rogers

'I am in favor of the bond issue if the people desire it. said Cleon B. Rogers, a member of the Board of Revenue, 'and from what I can gather the people want it, and want it bad. The construction of good roads to cost $1 100000 in Jef- ferson county would mean more to this county than any one possible develop ment of public kind. I am in accord with this movement and would be inclined to do all I can to see it passed.
 There is one feature to remember, however. That is the expenditure of this money. A million dollars is hugh sum and its expenditure should be placed in the hands of men who know best how to manage it. I think with that much money we could build as fine a system of roadways as maintained by any county. It would be a great victory for this county"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
EX-SUPERINTENDENT
 GRIGGS TO COME HERE

A. Griggs, formerly superintendent of the Alabama Great Southern railroad. who has been connected with the Ala hama Georgia Furnace company, will re- move to Birmingham. He is here now and it is stated that he is making domestic and business arrangements to reside per manently in Birmingham. He is widely known and when resident of Birming- ham was very popular here.
 While 1t has not been stated what he intends to take up in Birmingham it is said he will devote his time to the im- rrovement of his own property and wll not be in the service of any local con- cern.
 He is the holder of some valuable prop erty here and intends probably to irn- prove it in his own way. His removal here after an absence of several years will be received with interest by his ac- ouaintances in this city.