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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
NO INTERRUPTION
 OF FREIGHT TRAFFIC
Commercial Agent Says the V., T & G. Is Not Affected
 By the Strike

That freight traffic on the Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia Air Line was being handled without interruption of any kind was the statement made yesterday by Edwin Fitzgerald. commercial agent for that line in this city.
 He said the recent strike on the Cincin natl, New Orleans and Texas Pacific rail- road had been construed by many ship pers to have an effect upon the line he represents. He said there had been ru- mors to that affect made in this district.
 "The Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia Air Line Is not affected by the Queen and Crescent strike,' said Mr. Fitzgerald. we have connection with the Queen and Crescent but we send freight into Chat tanooga and to various points without the slightest Interruption.
 Tt is the belief of the officials of our company that no matter how serious the Queen and Crescent strike should become. 1t would not affect our line in any way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
URGENT MESSAGE IS SENT TO
 CONGRESSMAN UNDERWOOD
Asked To Use His Influence In Postal Gut MatteRaroad Will Do Their Best Under Circumstances
 Montgomery Talks

which resulted when the order of re- trenchment of MT. Hitchcock went into effect in Birmingham.
 The plan has not been devised yet, but 1t Is understood there will be arranged a method to relieve Birmingham of discrm- ination, the like of which no southern city has experienced.
 It was announced yesterday that DOT ton of the mail on the Louisville and Nashville trains arriving here had been worked and when 1t reached here was sent right on its way to it's destination
 This relieved the situation to cer- tain extent, but the condition of inter- rupted mall service Is said to have con tinued throughout the day
 Postmaster Montgomery, in speaking of the statement that he charged the service as being discriminatory saidi
 ''1m in no position to criticse MT. Hitchcock. I am in Birmingham to obey orders from the postoffice department and have no criticism to make of the off cials in Washington. I intend to work for the best advantages of Birmingham and give the best service possible.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
PARSONS IS BOUND
 OVER UNDER BOND
CONSTABLE CHARGED WITH PERVERTING POWERS OF JUS TICE COURT IS JAILED IN DE- FAULT OF BOND

James H. Parsons constable charged with making illegal arrests and taking money from his prisoners withou giving trial, was bound over yesterday afternoon on a $lo00 bond by Judge H. B. Abernethy in the second division of the inferior court to await the action of the grand jury.
 Five warrants were sworn out against Parsons in separate cases. James Fitzpatrick, justice of the peace, who was summoned to produce before the court the dockets which the defendant claimed would afford proof of the legality of each trial, swore that tn csc had been destroyed in a fire.
 The testimony of eight witnesses was taken at the hearing yesterday and the evidence showed that James n. Parsons had. without warrants. arrest ed negroes for gaming, tried them at night and at any time and place, and had exacted the payment of fines to himself. In each of the five cases against him $500 bond was fixed He was lodged in the county jail last night on the failure to make the bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
P|SGAH WORKERS
 ARE OFFERED SITE
DIR. OXNAM AND EVANGELIST SQUIRE, ASSOCIATES OF DR. YOAKUM, WILL COMMENCE REGULAR SERVICES TODAY

Rev. Charles o. Oxnam, D. O., and Will son J. Squire, the Pissah evangelists, have already been offered site for the pro- posed Pisgah home by one of Birming- hams citizens.
 Practical Christianity has received a great impetus in the last few years, and these homes are grasping and reclaiming class of men that all other influences seem unable to reach
 Dr. Oxnam was for several years city missionary in San Francisco and through much study and travel is said to be pe- culiarly fitted for this work.
 After filling a number of pulpits in Cali forna he was forced to retire from ac- tive service on account of consumption, and three specialists gave him but a lit- tie time to live. Friends took him to pr. B. F. Yoakum and he was healed, 1t Is said, through the prayer of faith. Restored to health and strength Rev. Oxnam says he feels that he must devote his life to the preaching of full gospel, and 1t is stated the hundreds of sick ones healed through his prayers attest his faith in his God.
 MT. Squire has university training and says he was saved by faith from a drunkard's grave. Known In California as the apostle to the underworld he has pointed out to many young men the re- suits of drink.
 A series of meetings has been arranged to be held in the new Fraternal hall building Third avenue. between Twenty second and Twenty-third streets. This afternoon at 2:3o o'clock Dr. Ox- nam will take for his subject Lost Sheep" Mir. Squire will speak on the Power of God to Save" The meetings will continue every afternoon at 2;SO o'clock and every flight at 7:3o Great interest has been evinced wher- ever the Pisgah evangelists have spoken, and all who are sick or who have others i'll at home are invited to attend the meetings.
 | Dr. Oxnam has powerful personality, and he will appeal to the thinking peo- pie because of his deep learning Sunday night at 7:3O o'clock pr. Oxnam will give full account of his wonderful healing | from tuberculosis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
DISCUSS THE TRAIN
 SERVICE TO DECATUR
General Agent Cooper of Southern Holds Conference With
 Frank Julian

Carroll P. Cooper, general agent for the Southern railway at Memphis. was in Birmingham yesterday and held a conference with Frank Julian and C.. F. Alves, representing the city council of Decatur. about some railroad affairs in this s.ate.
 MT. Cooper and MT. Julian met here to go over carefully the request of the citizens of Decatur for an extension of the Huntsvilie-C Chattanooga accommo- dation train from the former city to Decatur, thus providing better sched- ule for the twin cities. He said that no decision had been reached in ref erence to 1t, but that careful consid- eration was being given the request of the Decatur citizens.
 MT. Cooper called upon many friends while here and seemed to be very well pleased with his visit to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
CAMP HARDEE PLANS
 TO ATTEND REUNION
The Camp Is Planning to Send a Del egation to Little Rock rf
 During May sHs

The members of Camp Hardee, U. C. w., at their regular monthly meeting yester- day afternoon took up for discussion the plans for attending the Confederate re- union to be held in Little Rock, Ark, May 16, 1T and 1S.
 A committee composed of J. L. Garret- son, chairman; J. R. Adams, and Robert McCullum, was appointed to look into the matter of transportation. They will make the investigation during the week and re- port back to the next meeting.
 At the meeting yesterday afternoon Comrade George H. fleming made an in- teresting talk on the battle of Gettys- burg that thrilled all of the members of the camp anew with memories of the heat of battle. Dr. Edward H. Sholl read a touching and beautiful poem. The at tendance was large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
FIFTY-TWO FIRES IN A WEEK

damage of ,s12.OO0. The remainder of the fires were more or less small, al- though several caused a damage of be- tween 5000 and $2000.
 In the first IS days of February there have been "A fires in old Birmingham m with an estimated damage of between $2O, 900 and s25.O0o. There have been several serious fires in Birmingham during the month, but owing to the efficiency of the fire department have been extinguished with only nominal damage.
 It is thought that the fires in this month will outnumber considerably those of February as this month Is three days longer than the last. There were 10S fires in Greater Birmingham during the 2S days of February and "A In old Birmingham during the IS days of this month, leaving 13 days to have 34 fires or more.
 The fire damage of March will also be larger than that of February. The largest fro In February was the fire which damaged the cafe of the Turn Verein The damage was estimated at SS000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
TOTAL IS NOW
 SIX GOVERNORS
BLEASE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND CRUISE OF OKLAHOMA ACCEPT INVITATION TO MA TIONAL ROADS CONGRESS

Six governors in all have signified their intention of attending and addressing the fourth National Good Roads congress to be held in Birmingham May 23 to 26 It was learned last night that Secretary J. A. Rountree of the national association had received advice from Governor Blease of South Carolina, and Gov. Lee Cruse of Oklahoma, each stating that he would certainly be present at the congress If possible. The governors of Alabama, Ten nessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Car olina and Oklahoma will be present upon the occasion and make addresses. The following is the, letter from Gov ernor Blease at Columbia, s. O.:
 "The governor Is in receipt of your let ter of the 18th extending to him an invi- tation to the fourth National Good Roads congress to be held in Birmingham May 23-26, and directs me to thank you very much for the same. He further directs me to say that If possible he will cer- tainly attend the convention, as he is heartily in favor of all movements look ing to the bringing forth of good roads" The letter is signed by the governors secretary.
 Governor Cruse of Oklahoma in his let ter to Secretary Rountree stated that if 1t were possible for him to attend the congress he would most assuredly do so He will make positive acceptance at later date. Governor Cruse adds that he
 Is deeply interested in the good roads movement and especially in the good roads congress to which he will appoint 100 delegates to represent Oklahoma.
 Gov Emmet ONeal informs Secretary Rountree that he will issue procIama- ton to the states at large calling atten- ton to the congress. He writes:
 'T shall take gerat pleasure in comply ing with your request in reference to is- suing a proclamation calling attention to the fourth National Good Roads congress which meets in Birmingham May 2s-26"
 Gov. Ben Hooper of Tennessee writes q am now selecting 100 delegates to rep resent Tennessee at the National Good Roads congress, and will mail the list of members appointed just as soon as the commissions are Issued"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19

The past week has been one of the busiest on record in the fire depart ment Just 52 fires have been answered by the department and a damage that will easily reach s15,0oo caused by the fires. The rush of fires did not start until Tuesday. when seven alarms were answered. The largest number an- swered during the week was 23 fires on Wednesday.
 Practically all the fires were caused by sparks from chimneys or defective fues. Chief Bennett has cautioned cit izens again and again about building roaring fires in grates that have been in disuse, especially if the weather has been dry. He desires to renew his cautions and wishes to impress upon citizens the need of inspecting chim- neys closely. tsR
 The fires as they occurred by days are as follows: Sunday, two; Monday, six; Tuesday, four; Wednesday, seven, Thursday, 23; Friday, eight. and Sat- urday, 1, total number of 52 The largest fire of the week occurred In Avondaie Thursday afternoon. causing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
VILE START WORK THIS WEEK
 ON SHADES MOUNTAIN LINE

That work on the new Shades mountain electric car line would start this week was the statement of w. c. Hamilton, secretary and treasurer of the High Point Land company, which is the company to build the line. MT hamilton said that all the financial arrangements for the new car line had been completed, and that the company was in position to build the line to the top of the mountain without the slightest trouble.
 He said the work of grading the line would start in the next few days as the contractors had been consulted and everything was in good shape to begin work.
 "It is the intention of our company to build from the intersection of the Monte valo pike with the Twentieth street road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19

An urgent message to Congressman Un- derwood In Washington, requesting him to confer with postal officials about the rail way mail service retrenchmen: here, a statement from railway officials that an effort would be made to work the mails while en route to Birmingham, as here tofore, and a statenient by Postmaster Montgomery, that he did not wish to be placed in the attitude of criticsng his superors, were the three most important developments in the reduction of postal service in Birmingham yesterday The storm of opposition brewed steadily yes- terday, however, and President Massey of the Chamber of Commerce took im- mediate action, and protested with vigor to Congressman Underwood about the re- duction in service on the trains to this city
 The most satisfactory development yes terday was a statement from J. w. Brown, chief of the railway mail service in Nashville. that plan would be out lined to work the Birmingham mails while en route to this city as in the past, thus relieving the condition of chaos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
CONVOCAT|ON OF PERFECTION LODGE Twenty-third Anniversary of King Solomon Lodge L. H. LEE TO BE GUEST Most Worshipful Grand Master Will Be Present at Big Celebration
 to Be Held This
 Week

| The annual spring convocation of the Lodge of Perfection, Chapter Rose Croix, Council of Kadosh and Alabama consistory. Ancient and Accepted Scot tish Rite of Freemasonry will befheld this week beginning Tuesday at the Masonic temple.
 The official programme has been com piled and issued to the brethren by Recorder Charles J. Geohegan Tn the programme it Is announced thatsLaw- renee H. Lee, most worshipful grand master, will attend the convocation, and will be the special guest of King Sol- omon lodge in the exercises commemor- ating the twenty-third anniversary of that lodge. N44s.
 The impression is that there will be very large class from each lodge to take additional degrees and the week Is expected to be rather active one with the Masons of the district. 1 The reunion committee is com posed of:
 Executive Committee - George H. Moore, S. G. l. G., chairman ex-officio, {, J. H. Phillips, Arthur Barton, W, P. Me Adory, K. c. c. H.; J. U. Ray. William w. Ransom, Charles J. Geohegan.
 Entertainment Committee-Louis Cell ders, chairman; Simon Klotz, Coleman Blach. sH
 Hall and Parapherna1ia Committee William K. McNeill chairman; Henry M. Austin. s. H. Green.
 | Music Committee-N. L. Mewhinney. chairman; Fred |. Grambs. John S. White, c. P. Orr.
 Class Directors-J. D. Matlock chair man. J. U. Ray. Lew Lazarus, John B. Bethea. Na
 Reception Committee-w. J. Rushton. K. c. c. H.. chairman; s. H. Green, Lee McGriff, H. R. deHoIl, W. A. Kay, Max Boxer, E. L. Keiser, Joseph H. Love- man. Lew Lazarus, M. Newfield. T. F. Lampkin.
 The presence of MT. Lee, one of the most prominent Masons in America, will be the occasion for the assembling of great many of the brethren from various states. The attendance upon the confer | ring of the various degrees will not bring more visitors, 1t is thought. than the presence of a Mason so widely known as MT. Lee.
 The announcement made by King Solo, mon Lodge in honor of his visit and their | anniversary follows:
 | King Solomon lodge. No. 460, A. F. dS l A. M.-Special Communication. | Official visit of the most worshipful grand master, Lawrence H. Lee. Twenty third anniversary of King Solomon lodge Stereopticon lecture, The Great Pyramid of Egypt Bro. w. A. Aldrichs | Tuesday, 7:3O D. m., March 2l, 1911.
 The degree work which will be attend I ed to at the meeting consists of all work from the fourth degree to the thirty-sec- ond inclusive. It is all of Masonry ex- elusive of the degrees up to and includ- | ing the master Mason's degree. The various officers of each lodge from | secret master to master of the royal secret are given in the programme, dis closing the fact that some of Birmins- hams most prominent men will give up three or four days this week to the duties 1 of Masonry.
 The classes are requested to be on hand l promptly, as the various degree teams | cannot be delayed in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19

south, about three blocks, and then run directly south to the top of Shades moun- tain,' said MT. Hamilton.
 At the point we swerve east is the Edgewood car line, and it is our inten- tion to endeavor to get up some traffic arrangement with the officials of that company. They have already tunneled Red mountain and have their line in fine shape. It would be folly for our com rany to attempt to tunnel the hill in an- other place when the Edgewood line is already constructed. I have every hope that the line will be ready and In opera ton within comparatively short time' Then the valley heretofore separated from Birmingham and Jones valley by a moun- tain will be one of the units in the great scheme of things in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
CLAUDE MIMMS HERE
 ON BUSINESS TRIP

Claud Mimms, prominent contractor of Kentucky was in Birmingham yester- day in connection with his interests in the Birmingham Slag company.
 He Is engaged in constructing railroad in Kentucky which is a branch of the Louisville and Nashville and will not complete that task until the latter part of the summer. It is stated that the open ing up of various contracts in this dis trict has called for the recent visit of many contractors to this city.
 1t is understood that the plans of the Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia railroad are fast maturing. and an announcement of interest is expected from the officials of that company soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Suits Filed Yesterday

Suit for $100o0 damages was filed yes- terday in the circuit court by Mary N. Parker against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries received while passen- ger on street car.
 James T. Barker filed suit for $5po0 damages against the Birmingham Boiler Works company for alleged personal in jures received while in the employ of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Congregational Church

Services will be held at the chapel. North Nineteenth street near Seventh ave- nue. w. w. R. Halliday will preach at II a. m. and D. m. Bible school at 10 a.. m. The pastor will lecture on Wednes- day night on 'The Cross Revelation of Obedience" and on Sunday night next on .1fohHr,med- and Mohammedanism: The Tiati hey Testify"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
St. John's Methodist

At Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m. preaching by the pastor. J. M. McCleskey special music at both services, At 9:3O a. m., Sunday school, J. R. Dryer. superintend- ent At 6:55 D. n., Epworth league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Dr. Oxnam at Simpson Methodist

Dr. Charles o. Oxnam. D. D., the Pisgah evangelist. will preach at the morning service of the Simpson Method ist Episcopal church, corner Seventh ave nue and Twenty-fffth street. Subject. 'The Heavenly Vision.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
EXPECT NEW MINE
 BILL TO BE PASSED

That the new mine laws would be passed by the house of representatives this week and approved by the gover- nor was the statement yesterday made by w. A. Gibson, one of the delegation which has been fighting for It's passage ever since the lawmakers convened, along with several other Birmingham industrial men.
 It was stated here yesterday that the miners have maintained a lobby at Montgomery against the bill since the measure was published and have urged upon the governor not to permit the bill to pass the lawmakers. However, the bill has been passed by the senate and it Is up to the house at this time. It is stated that Governor oNeal does not take kindly to the measure.
  this with the conditions that existed at Montauk Point and at Chickamauga after the Spanish war, the reason for the attention of the state and county authorities is not far to seek.
 "Birmingham. following the lead of the United States army. has begun the bettering of present conditions by re- quiring that dairies supplying milk to the town be equipped with inciner- ators. The city takes care of its san itary problem by its elaborate and ex- pensive system of sewers. This is inn possible for the country districts But the country districts must be protect ed, the city must be protected from In lection from the country. What are we going to do about it?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-19
Ashberry Woman Discharged

Carrie Ashberry, charged with murder, was discharged yesterday by Judge I. H. Benners in the first division of the in- ferior court.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-22
SOCIALISTS WON
Carried Their Point In Federation Of
Labor


Atlanta, Nov. 2O.-President Samu-
ell Gompers and the Socialist mem
bers met in the first skirmlsh OF the
present convention OF the American
Federation of Labor today. The Soc
ialists won. their point, which invol-
we'd the adoption of the initiative and
referendum principle in the election
of officers. Upon this the law com
mittee had reported adversely. A
minority report presented by dis
senting committeeman endorsing the
general proposition in event OF an
investigation by the legislative coun-
Gil proving IL feasible, got practically
no dissenting votes In the convention.
Among the supporters were the Soc
ialist members led by Joseph d.
Cannon of the Western Federation Of
Miners.
Mr.. Cannon aroused the ire of Mr.
Gompers when he mentioned an aliee-
ed interview with the Federation's
president at a time the former was
endeavoring TO organize a labor party
in Arizona, quoting Mr. Gompers as
saying they could get all they wanted
ont Of existing parties.
The inference was that Mr.. Comp
ers was not ardently in favor of the
principle OF the initiative and refer
endum. Mr.. Gompers denied he had
made any such statement, and declar.
ed what he probably did say was that
he was more concerned in the adop-
ton of the initiative. referendum and
recall in the constitution of the pro-
posed state than he was in the sue
cess OF any party.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-11-22
TO PROBE EXPRESS RATES
Interstate Committee VIII Begin
Hearings In New York

Interstate Committee VIII Begin
Hearings In New York
New York. Nov. 22.-An nvestiga.
ton into the affairs of express com.
panies for which 2l1 GUINNESS organ.
izations in various parts OF the coun-
try have petitioned. will be begun TO-.
day by the interstate commerce com.
mission. There will be later a ser.
les Of similar sessions In various cit
les throughout the country The in
vestigation will include a searching
examination into the financial affairs
OF express companies, their relations
TO the railroads. the schedule OF rates
throughout all parts of the United
States, and the reasonableness OF
such rates.
The commercial organizations are
acting through the organization
known as the express rate confer.
ence, of which the executive com
mittee Is as follows: w. A. Marble.
chairman, the merchants association
OF New York; d. o. Ives, vice chair.
man, Boston chamber OF commerce:
c. w. Summerneld, Philadelphia mer,
chants and manufacturers associa
tion; S. G.. Kreager, New ORLEANS
board OF trade; William Savacool
Manchester IN. H. board of trade
+. b. De Berard. secretary, the mer
chants association OF New York
John w. Griggs and Benjamin l.
Fairchild are acting as counsel to IN,
conference.