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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
PARTIAL REPORT
 OF GRAND JURY FOrty-nine True Bills Re- turned Against Parties
 on Various Charges

partial report was returned yes- terday morning by the Jefferson coun- ty grand jury to Judge Frank Cahalan in the criminal court, showing that 49 indictments had been rendered against parties charged with various offenses.
 The following Is list of the parties against whom the true bills were re- turned:
 Nancy Belton, robbery; Mack Elan ders, robbery Charles Sarle, alias Charles Irwin, murder, killed Hender- son Lowrey by striking him with a pick; Clancy Byrd. alias Della Wallace, murder killed Armistead Lawler by stabbing him; Son Tally, alias Paul Tally, murder, killed Armistead IAwler by stabbing him; Sarah Wade, murder, killed John Wade by shooting him; Mozella Reed, robbery; Virginia Rines, robbery; Frank Reed, murder, killed Francis Wilson by sh ootng him: Finest Perkins. robbery: John Rogers. mur- der, killed Jim Wells by shooting him; Charles Johnson, alias Son Ross, rob- bery; George Sherrer. murder, killed Walter W. Roberts by shooting him; F. A. Blackwell, alias Robert Martin,
 
 Harris, receiving stolen property; John Hillman, burglary and grand larceny: Rufus Hardiman, assault with intent to murder; Frank Harding, alias Bud- die Bevley, receiving stolen property: John Hankinson, assault with intent to murder; Will Thompson, grand lar eeny; Jim Williams, burglary and grand larceny: John Stuckey, assault with intent to murder; Will Jones, alias Will Estes, burglary and grand lar ceny; J. c. Robertson, alias J. c. Rob- erts, assault with intent to murder; Finest Perkins, burglary and grand larceny. Charley Mitchell, burglary and grand larceny; John McCray, assault with intent to murder. Malachi John son and Jessie Goode alias Jessie Johnson, burglary ana grand larceny: Jake Arlington and .,ill Stephens. alias Son Stephens, burglary and grand .arceny; Peter Lewis grana larceny: R. B. .v-.inner, Rush Mckinney and R. l. Harvey. grand larceny; Susie Bar bee. grand larceny; Winslew Avery. erand larceny; Will Golden, grand larceny, Lonnie Gayle, burglary and grand larceny; Tomme Chowchow, burglary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
WELL KNOWN CITY
 DETECTIVES RES|GN

John Wren and Ir5y Zeigler, two of the city's most widely known detectives, of fered their resignations yesterday to the Board of Commissioners. They have been in the employ of the city some time. MT. Wren was chief of detectives of Ensley when that city was taken in to Greater Birmingham and had been there for many years. He has earned the reputa- tion of being among the most capable men connected with the detective depart ment of Birmingham. He was a terror to evil doers and has been engaged upon some of the most complicated investiga- tions ever occurring in Birmingham.
 MT. Wren said yesterday he appreciated the kindness of the commissioners in of fering him place in the employ of the city but that he did not feel that his time would be well spent and had elected 10 engage in other business.
 MT. Wren resides in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
TEACHER TRAINING
 CLASS GRADUATION
Will Be Held at the First Methodist Church Next
 Sunday Afternoon

At the meeting of the Graded Union yesterday final arrangements were completed for the third annual gradu- ation service of the teacher training classes of Jefferson county to be held at the First Meth odist church next Sun day afternoon at 5 o'clock.
 The class is to be especially honored by the presence of Dr. Franklin Nc Elfresh, teacher training superintend- cnt of the International Sunday School association, one of the greatest Sun day school workers In the country, who will make the graduation address.
 Miss Onne Moe Ferguson has been chosen class valedictorian and will de- liver the valedictory. Following is the programme of the event:
 Rev. L. c. Branscomb, pastor First Methodist church. presiding.
 Organ prelude, Miss Corrie Hand- ley.
 "In Heavenly Love Abiding (Par- ker), First Methodist church choir.
 Devotional, D. H. Marbury.
 Sanctum (Gounod).
 Valedictory. Miss Onnie Mae Fergu- son.
 Song, The Kings Business" gradu- ating class.
 Address, Dr. Franklin McElfresh, teacher training superintendent of the International Sunday School associa- ton.
 Presentation of diplomas, s. A. Moore. teacher training superintendent of the Alabama Sunday School association.
 Prayer, Rev. R. L. Bell
 Closing song, Coronation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
.12,7O2QUAL|F|ED VOTERS IN COUNTY Official List Compiled at the the Probate Court Is
 Made Public

The official list of qualified voters of Jefferson county recently compiled by Judge J. P. Stiles shows that there are 12,7O2 men by whom the various issues or the county will be decided. Upon investi- gation 1t was found that the number Of unqualified voters was quite as large as the number of qualified.
 The list after having been certified was given out to a number of persons who are circulating petitions for an election to decide whether this county will avail itself of the provisions of the Parks local option bill as regards the whisky traffic
 It is the intention of those circulating the petitions to secure the signature Of A per cent of the voters of Jefferson county, and it has been made known that there are over 90 petitions going the rounds at present.
 Many of the citizens of the county have called at the court house to set mat ters alright in respect to their qualifica- ton as voters and have their names listed. Two clerks are busy straightening out the irregularities of the records and some of them have not been accounted fOr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, have been flied in the office of the probate court:
 $2000-Thomas w. Howard to Miss Min nie F. Howard ct al lot 5. block G, sur vey of East Woodlawn.
 $2200-Stephen Bell to G. R. Phillips, part of the northwest quarter of section 29 township F, range west.
 $210O-Birmingham Realty company to Leslie E. Geohegan. part of lots and 6, block 695. survey of Birmingham.
 $120O-J. D. Smith ct al. to Hughes Bros. lot 15, block 1S4, survey of the North Bir- mingham Land company.
 $300o-Carrie Sheats to l.. J. Garner, lots 21 and 22. block 23-C survey of Ensley Land company.
 S1900-D. J. Trucks to John H. Minge, lot 16. block 13. survey of West End Land and Improvement company
 $lI50-August Hirsch ct al. to Mrs. Ger trude Beck, lot 6 blocAl. survey of Syl- van Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
FRENCH PRESIDENT
 VISITS PROVINCE

Bizerta, Tunis. Africa April 1s.-Presi- dent Fallieres, after voyage with an imposing French squadron from Toulon. arrived here today for visit of two weeks in the French protectorate and regency of Tunis. The command of the chief executive of France was made the occasion of an unusual naval demonstra- ton. the fleets of three nations, Great Britain, Italy and Spain, having been mo- bilized to greet the President
 M Fallieres, accompanied by the Bey of Tunis, went ashore and attended a ban auet given by the bey in honor of the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
SOUTH EIGHTEENTH
 PAVING COMPLETED

The first asphalt contract ever granted in Birmingham was completed yesterday when the finishing touches were put on the pavement from Avenue to Eleventh avenue, south, along Eighteenth street.
 President John R. Copeland of the Southern Asphalt and Construction com pany carried Commissioner A. 0. Lane over the work and Judge Lane seemed delighted with it's appearance. It will De opened to the public this morning.
 we think we have completed this job in record-breaking time" said President Copeland yesterday. Work began the last week in February and Is now en- tirely finished. There is not prettier piece of paving anywhere in the coun- try"
 It will be remembered that Eighteenth street made a hard fight to secure as phalt paving, and the company was Ve.y desirous of satisfying the property owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
CITY CONNECTS NEED NO
 LONGER SLEEP IN IRONS

After tonight the convicts of the city of Birmingham will not be shackled at right. Pursuant to instructions from the commissioners, Street Commissioner Frank H. Gafford has arranged for the irons to be placed on the convicts when they leave for work in the morning and released when they return from their tasks at night.
 It is stated the irons will be braided on the legs of the prisoners and cut from them at night. By this method. 1t is stated that 30 or 40 minutes will be con sumed every morning. but Commissioner Lane said the city could stand that, in asmuch as the Imprisonment of the con victs costs the city little.
 The street commissioner reported that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19

The friends of James Hillhouse, chief mine inspector, are very much worried over the reports reaching here to the ef- feet that Governor O'Neal does not intend to reappoint him state mine inspector. In industrial circles, where he is best known. the rumor would not down yesterday that Governor O'Neal, when he signed the new mine law bill would appoint a new chief inspector with a new set of five as- sociates, as provided for in the enact ment.
 There cannot be found any authorization for the report that the appointment will not be given MT. Hillhouse except the fact that Governor O'Neal refuses to dis cuss the appointment and has not indi- cated in any way the man to be offered the post of state mine inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
PIONEER SETTLER
 SPENDS DAY HERE
l.. p. Toadvine, Founder of the Town of That Name, Visits
 Birmingham

l., P. Toadvine. one of the former pioneer citizens of this city and the orig inal settler of Toadvine. in the lower part of Jefferson county, was here yesterday. He was guest at the Morris hotel for the day and left yesterday afternoon for the east.
 MT. Toadvine has not been in the city for many years and was very much as founded over the evidences of remark able growth to be noted on every hand.
 He visited Bessemer yesterday, nigh boring city to the town named in his honor, and met some old friends there. He was an interesting narrator of old time experiences to many friends at the Morris yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
RUMOR THAT HILLHOUSE
 MAY NOT BE APPOINTED

MT. Hillhouse is at Johns Hopkins, where he has been for three days. He underwent an operation Monday and none of his friends here feel warranted in talk ing up his appointment in his absence.
 The appointment is expected to be made within the next few days. With 1t will go the appointment of five associate inspec- tors.
 MT. Hillhouse has been inspector for several years. He succeeded Edward Flynn in that capacity and before becom- ing chief inspector was one of the asso- ciate inspectors.
 He is considered one of the best in- formed mining men in this community and he has a host of friends who hope that he will be retained by Governor ONeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
DEATH
 OF GROVER COLLINS
The Officials of the Southern and SeabOard Will Try to Place
 the Blame

The death of Grover Collins on a Sea board switch engine, which resulted from a Southern and Sea board engine "side swping," was investigated here yesterday by officials of the two lines.
 It was not announced what action would be taken as to the accident, but a thorough investigation was made to fix, if possible, the cause of the acci- dent.
 Collins was badly scalded by the ac- cident dying two days later at the private infirmary of Drs. Copeland, solomon & Wilder Among the officials who met here were: J. M. Shea, super and 1T. w. Parsons, train master of the Seaboard, and J. H. Stan field of the Southern. Other officials, however, were in the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19

all the convicts at Ensley and the central Birmingham prison had been relieved of their chains for several nights and that tonight.
 The movement to free the unfortunate negroes of chains was inaugurated by Commissioner Lane, who made a vehe- ment speech before the commission de- ncuncing the proceedings as outrageous. brutal and bordering upon the criminal.
 The city allowed Commissioner Gafford one night watchman additional to his present force to keep the prisoners safely while freed of irons. For the first time in the whole life of Birmingham a con- vict will slumber tonight free of leg irons and at liberty to exercise his limbs Tn whatever form he may elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
CORPORATIONS PAY
 TAXES QUICKLY

The corporations of this district are United States through the offices of J. o. Thompson, internal revenue collector.
 While several days remain yet for tre the interested parties are get- ting through with the payments as quick ly as possible.
 On June 30 the tax is delinquent and 1t is to avoid this which calls for ths rush now on the tax collectors office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
GRAND JURY TO LOOK
 INTO HUDSON CASE
Preliminary Hearing Again Passed. G. c. RobinsOn's Hearing
 Next Saturday

The case of Homer B. Hudson, the street car conductor, charged with as- sault with intent to murder. committed on g. Lawrence Smith, was again passed yesterday in Judge H. B. Abernethy's di- vision of the inferior court It is thought that the hearing will be taken up by the grand jury, who it is understood have already summoned the witness in the case.
 c. Welch, a white man charged with embezzlement, was acquitted yesterday afternoon by Judge Abernethy. He was charged with having secured $20O from Mrs. Sadie Adams on the strength of a lease of a building.
 G. c. Robinson, charged with killing Captain Teeter of the fire department, will be tried before Judge I. H. Benners in the first division of the inferior court on Saturday next at p. m
 The alleged murder of Captain Teeter by Robinson caused a great deal of ex- citement at the time the tragedy hap pened. It was said that the affair was the result of a reproof that Robinson re- ceived from the wife of Captain Teeter While washing ms teetn at WlnuoW du- joining.
 Suits Filed Yesterday
 Suit for O,O00 damages was filed yes- terday in the circuit court by John Curl as administrator of the estate of William Alexander Curl against the Palos Coas and Coke company for the death of his intestate alleged to have been brought about by an explosion.
 Michael Orton minor, pro ami J. W. Orton, filed suit in the circuit court for 5000 damages against the Pratt Consoli- dated Coal company for alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the company.
 Lizzie Lewis filed suit in the circuit court for $500 against the supreme lodge of Knights of Honor of the World to re- cover alleged policy due.
 Suit for 5000 damages was filed in the city court by Robert Beverly against tho Southern Railway company for alleged personal injuries received while a pas senger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
FEARS THE
 SCREENING JAPAN

Annoy, China April 1S.-The Chinese pophlace Is greatly wrought up as consequence of the publication of the local press of the frequent recurring rumor that the Japanese plan the seizure of Man churia and Fukien province, in which this city is situated.
 Yesterday the local self-government so- cieties assembled In mass meeting to de- wise means for the defense of the coun- try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court Tuesday: A. D. Jones to Miss Clara Tate.
 H. c. Herndon of Montgomery to Mrs. Maude Starr.
 George A. Clifton of Leeds to Mrs. Alice Collins.
 R. H. farrell of Birmingham to Miss Florence B. Couch.
 F. B. King of Birmingham to Miss Car oline B. Jay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
CHEAT FATHER TIME
 AND ALWAYS HAVE YOUTHFUL COMPLEXION
This Tells How to Make the Skin Soft,
 Pink and Satiuy and Keep

Beauty should not fade because of increasing years" says Madeleine Maree in Complexion Hints. 'Women discard ing face powders and employing mas sage cream made by dissolving two ounces cerol in scant pint boiling wa ter and stirring until smooth, can re- tain youthful complexion indefinitely
 This cerol cream should be used with gentle, rotary movement. and after a few days the skin will be free from blackheads. surface pimples and wrin- kles and the complexion will have taken on that indefnable mystic charm which marks true beauty. Any druggist can supply cerol at little cost"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
BOARD OF TRADE IS AFTER LOWER RATES Water and Light Rates De-
 clared too Steep ENSLEY FARE ALSO Commissioners Will Be Requested to Investigate the. matter, lnclud-
 ing Five-ceM Car Fare to
 All Suburbs

The Board of Trade held meeting in their officse yesterday afternoon al o'clock and resolutely decided that the people of Birmingham must nave cheaper light and water rates, and that the citizens of Pratt City and Ensley must have 5-cent fares.
 The meeting was called to order by President B. H. Cooper, and follow ing the reading of the minutes re- port by Ferd Marx was heard on the recently made by com mittees appointed at the last monthly meeting to ascertain the water ana light rates being paid In other cities both bv the municipality and the con- sumers. In all cases 1t was brought to light that about one-third of the rate at which Birmingham pays Tor electric and water service was grant = ed in other places.
 The report occasioned much anl- rated discussion which resulted In the adoption of the following resolutions proposed by President Cooper, who, In the meantime, had relinqnished the du- ties of the chair to Jacob Berger;
 "Whereas, the other southern cities almost without exception. own and op- crate their own water works to an advantage both to the city and inhab- itantS, and,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Five-Cent Fares Wanted

"Whereas, the people of Birming- ham have repeatedly requested the es- tablishment of scent fare in all parts of Birmingham, and.
 .sWhereas, 5-cent fare prevails on All the lines except those running to Ensley and Pratt City,
 "Be it resolved, That the committee of public utilities take this matter up with the newly appointed commission CTS of Birmingham with view of es- tablishing a uniform rate on the street cars within the city limits of Birming- ham.
 Be it further resolved, That the committee on public utilities take up the question with the commissioners of Birmingham and ascertain why the ordinance recently passed for the re- placing of the Belgium blocks on First
 and Second avenues and Nineteenth
 street has not been carried out, and
 modern and upto date pavement be-
 ing put down on these streets
 Another matter which came up for
 discussion was the Belgium block streer
 paving It was reported to the meeting
 that the commissioners had annulled all contracts which had not been car
 ried into effect at the time of the new administration and that this ordinance
 had suspended the improvement to be
 done in that locality The committee
 who formerly looked into the matter
 were instructed to take 1t up anew with the commissioners and arrange to have the paving done as previously agreed on.
 A report was also made to the board |ty John W. O'Neill on the good roads con ngress which will convene in Bir- mingham May 2S26, and his report showed summarily to what extent the details of the affair have been arranged and also to what degree the magnitude of the convention will call for the time of the city as host to the large and representative gathering expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Meet Again Today

The question of paying some school bills was acted upon favorably.
 The commissioners remained In session until e:3O o'clock last night, but no a'- ton of sensational bearing was product of the meeting.
 They adjourned until Il 80 o'clock -o- day, when other business will be taken up along with the financial problems or the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-19
Municipal Ownership


 "Whereas, the city of Atlanta, which owns and operates it's own water works, furnishes water to Its citizens at about one-third what the people of Birmingham have to pay for water, al the same time making a profit for the city, and,
 "Whereas, Montgomery and Mobile the other large cities of Alabama, own and operate their water works with edvantage to the citizens of those cities, and,
 "Whereas, the contract between the city of Birmingham and the water works company expires In few years, and,
 whereas. the Board of Trade of Bir- mingham secured the passage through the last legislature of the bill giving the city of Birmingham full auth ority in the matter of owning or acquiring water works and electric light plant,
 "Be 1t resolved, That the Board of Trade respectfully request the newly appointed commissioners of Birming- ham at their earliest convenience to take up and consider the advantages of Birmingham owning and operating it's own water works and electric light plant.
 Be it further resolved that the com mittee of public utilities furnish, when requested to do so, the commissioners of Birming gham all the information they have obtained from the different cities showing the advantages of mu- nicipal ownership, and especially the information from Atlanta that this city furnishes to consumers at about one third the costs that the citizens of Rirmin gham have to pay. besides mak- ing a handsome profit for the city,
 It was further decided upon motion that a copy of these resolutions be presented by committee of which President Cooper Is chairman, to the commissioners and that they be urged to investigate the matter and take some action in the case.
 The following resolutions were pre- sented to the meeting by W. T. Cox, and, after being adopted, were referred to the public utilities committed:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-06-11

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medical inspection will be closely IN,
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