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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
WORD IS LIVE STOCK
 AGENT OF SOUTHERN
Will Devote Entire Time to Encour- agement of Live Stock
 Growing

That F. L. Word had been appointed live stock agent by the Southern Rail way company was the authorized an- nouncement made here yesterday. His duties will be to encourage, the~raising of stock in the south as itY iS believed that fine results may be achieved in that respect.
 The recent success attaiped in the raising of cattle and stock for market in the south has attracted widespread attention. The officers of the. Southern Railway company believing that the experiment will be successful, decided that an agent of their company eX- perienced in the business would be of aid to the growers in this section.
 MT. Word is to devote his entire time to the encourag enent of live stock growing in agricultural communities along the lines of the Southern, to the dissemination of information as to the growing of live stock of all kinds that will be helpful to- farmers, to supply ing information relative to markets and facilities for shipment, and to develop ing the business of shipping cattle into those localities along the. lines of the company where they can be most ad- vantageously fed for market.
 He is also to give attention to the matter of facilities for feeding live stock in transit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
PETITION HEARD
 FOR EXTRA TRAIN Civic Bodies Meet Jointly With Central of GeOr-
 gia Officials

joint meeting of the representatives, of the Central of Georgia railway and the commercial organizations of Birmlng- ham was held yesterday afternoon al z'oO o'clock at the Chamber of commerce to near a petition for an extra tram on the Central of Georgia between birmlnghaih and Dadeville, which was made through MT. Iawley of Steretts by the people or the various towns that would be affected by the change.
 The Central of Georgia railway was rep resented at the meeting by J. [. Johhson' general manager; J. c. Hale, vice presl- dent: l.. w. Keith, travelling passenger agent and c. w. Chears, division freight agent of Chattanooga. Those represent inc tbe business interests of Birmingham were H. w. Coffin, chairman rallroad committee of the Chamber of Commerce I IT. Slater, secretary Merchants and Manufacturers association; M. V. Joseph chairman of railroad committee of the Business Mems league, and J. B. Babb secretary of the Chamber of Commerce
 After the petition had been heard by the body the representatives of the rail road stated to the meeting that the rui- ming of an extra train was matter which would require further consideration as great expense would necessarily be en- tailed in putting on additional servrce However. they did not give an unfavor- able answer, but stated rather that the netition would be carefully looked into. and if possible a satisfactory arrange ment made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
PERCY BETTER,
 SAYS TELEGRAM

Representative Walker Percy. who left here Monday very i'll as result of over- work, is much better. according to a re- ham by the party accompanying the prominent Birmingham lawyer yester- day
 The message was sent from Baltimore
 which is on the route chosen by MT Percy and his friends. It is understood that Hot Springs, Va, will be the final destination of MT. Percy
 The telegram stated that the trip to
 Baltimore was made with no mishaps and that MT. Percy seemed to have un- dergone favorable change already His complete recovery is. anticipated
 by his friends and admirers in this city
 United States Senator LeRoy Percy of Mississippi is still with his brother. After the receipt of telegrams yes terday from Walker Percy and the phy- sician, pr. N. P. Cooke. who accom- panied MT. Percy. August Benners, his law partner, said: We are all delight ed that MT Percy has shown a most marked improvement, and has entirely regained his good spirits. MT Percy will arrive at Virginia Hot Springs in the morning, where he will spend a week or more. Mrs. Percy will join him there in a few days MT. Percy and his physician both assured us that he is in fine shape, and Is already rest ed from the strain of legislative be- bate" Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06

The Chamber of Commerce committee on memb ership, of which B. B. Burton lis chairman, starts the campaign for 300 additional members this morning at 10 o'clock this number to be added to the enrolment of the organization at the end of nine days. when the next monthly meeting of the body is to be held
 The campaign was given it's initial boost at a dinner at the Southern club last evening which was highly sea soned with pepper" spice" and gin ger" and other such things as excite the fighting spirit. Among those pres- ent were President Richard w. Mas sey of the Chamber of Commerce.; Sec retary J. B. Babb, B. B. Burton, chair man of the committee; oscar c. Tur- uer, George A. Blinn, J. M. P. Otis, Walter Fowlkes and others.
 In spite of the fact that the mem- bers met last night to saturate the arrow, which is to be lighted and thrown into the territory of the enemy, their whole procedure was character zed with the coolest kind of delibera tion. None or them seemed to pc nndu with the barbarians, only a little im- patient that they should have re- mained so long uncivilized.
 At the meeting plans were mapped out for the campaign in business like way. The committee takes 1t fol granted that no sensible man can put up a refusal to their invitation to be- come one of their number so they have merely arranged to see so many each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
Wdrin Campaign for
 500 Nezv Members of
 Chamber Starts Today

day, about 64h until they shall have acquired the original number which is to be added
 There are many reasons as the com- mittee will show, why every indi- vidual, firm or corporation should be identified with the Chamber of Com merce. First, they will say that only in organiza tion there is strength; sec ond, that the members of thes organ ization profit by the new industries it brings to town: third, that they profit by increased population; fourth, that they profit by the advertising it gives to Birmingham; and fifth, that the rep resentative men of the district are brought through the chamber into as- sociation with one another.
 The committee will impress on the aliens in the present campaign how nice it is to be in good company. They will be gentle at first, but when they strike recalcitrant they will use strenuous methods. Another meeting will be held this morning at the Cham Der of Commerce at 10 o'clock to map out the field and to appoint associate committees at Ensley, Pratt, City and North Birmingh am, who will work the surrounding territory not within reach of the membership committee.
 fresh lot of application blanks has been issued to the committee, who will hand them to each man upon whom they call, and, with the payment of $5 as an initiation fee, they honor the holder with bona fide membership In one of the greatest organizations of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
RECORD OF DAY IN
 THE COUNTY COURTS
Mrs. M. M. Bruce Is Awarded S250 Against Street Railway Com
 pany-Suits Filed

A verdict for $250 was awarded yester- day in the case of Mrs. M. M Bruce against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, in Judge J. T. Stoke leys division of the city court. The suit was brought on the grounds that the company had erected, in the way of a power house, a public nuisance in close proximity to the residence of the plaintiff at Woodlawn.
 Mrs. M. T. Klassin was awarded yer dict for $2O0 damages against the Rates Transfer and Warehouse company in Judge Ferguson's division of the city court
 Suits Filed Yesterday
 W. R. Kelly filed suit for $4O0 against the W. D. Wood Lumber company in the circuit court for alleged breach of agree ment.
 Suit for $500 damages was filed by Sam ders Clark against the American Cast Iron Pipe company for alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the company.
 Suit for $500 damages was filed yesterday in the city court by s. N. Sutton against tno SOulucTH Dcil icicpHoHc SOhipoh5 for alleged wrongful removal of a tele- phone.
 Suit for s10,0O0 damages was fledsby AL bert Jordan against the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company for all legged personal injuries received while a passenger on a street car.
 Suits aggregating $6OO0 damages were filed in the city court against the city of Birmingham for damage done property by street grading done at East Lake. The following are the parties and the amount for which they bring suit. J. w. Mitch- CIT and F. w. Mitchell, $2500; J. D.. Stuckey, $500; Mrs. M. A. Mitchell, s2500, and w. l.. Tate, $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06

ernment for the city of Birmingham, the commissioners to be elected by the people
 q was in no wise a candidate for commissioner by appointment. The apology of the governor to the people of Alabama for appointing a gentle man of high character and unblemished record in my stead as one of the com missioners contained a statement that the people had repudiated the entire present administration of the city of Birmingham at the polls. ..
 "In June, 1910, the people of Birming ham voted on commission form of gov ernment. At the same time and at the same places the same people elected of- ficials of the city of Birmingham for two years.
 "The vote for commission govern ment was 1862,
 "The vote for president of City Coun- oil was 6SS4.
 If this be repudiation of the presi- dent of the City Council by the peo- Iple of Birmingham, I was repudiated.
 However, the governor of Alabama |appoints three members of the present administration of Montgomery as com missioners for that city, Montgomery also having voted for commission form of government. This is consistency.
 There is current a rumor that an eff fort will be made to fight the commis- sion form of government in the court do not approve of this course and will dc all in my power to defeat the effort if it is made. If this effort is made during the present administration, I will immediate ly resign my position as president of the council as notice to the people that in no sense will I be party to it.
 Hearty applause greeted the speech of MT. Jones and every member of the coun- cil approached his desk to take his hand and say goodbye. The meeting broke up amid much handshaking and laughter and the outgoing aldermen left the coun- cil chamber with the pleasing memory of many delightful sessions as well as the accomplishment of much work
 Huddleston's Resolution
 Previous to the statement by Mr. Jones, Alderman Huddleston, the Third ward, introduced a resolution which read in part as follows:
 "Be it resolved by the city council of Birmingham:
 That we cheerfuily acquiesce in the action of the General Assembly in pro vidng government by commission for our city.
 That we congratulate Governor ONeal upon his selection of cpmmis- scners and pledge ahem our support"
 Upon a motion the resolution was re- ferred to the Judiciary committee, Ald- ermen Huddleston, Perdue, Morgan and Perdue voting nay"
 The finance committee through the chairman, Alderman Mcdowell. read the report of tho result of their investigat- ing the charges of Auditor Peterson that the minutes had been illegally changed. The committee stated that while the minutes had been changed the change was not illegal.
 Alderman Perdue criticised the findings of the committee and attempted to have the report go back to the committee but was outvoted The report was adopted. There was considerable discussion in regard to the appointment of A. Murray
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
STATE EXAMINATION
 NEXT MONDAY WEEK
Will Be Held During Three Days at the Paul Hayne
 School

Prof. I. w. McAdory, county super intendent of education, has issued the following notice regarding the state ex- animation:
 "The next state examination will be held in the Paul Hayne public school building. Avenue E and Twentieth street. Birmingham, Ala, April 1T, IS and 1s. Entrance from Avenue E.
 Applicants must be there not later than g o'clock, a. m., Monday, April IT, to register and get ready to begin tc write promptly at 10 o'clock. Colored teachers will be examined in the of. flee in the courthouse. ts
 IT. w. M'ADORY. County Superintendent of Education
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
seaboard Changes Schedule

on and after Apri1 the Seaboarl trains will arrive and depart from Bir- mingham as follows:
 Atlanta Birming gham Special. leave S.3O a. m., arrive S.30 D. m.
 Nos. 50 and 51, leave $40 a. m ar rive 10:15 p. m.
 Nos 3s and Al, leave zoo p. m., ar- rive 12:10 D. m.
 The Atlanta Birmingham Special
 Will be the train par excellence be- tween the southeast and north, con sisting of the most modern all-steel Pullmans, one 12-section drawing room car. and one Dissection observation car; the entire train electrically lighted and affording every comfort and luxury. The s:30 a. m. departing time and 3:56 D. m. arriving time in Now York af- lords to the Birmingham travelling public the most convenient and timely hours. 4-5-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
SAYS MERGER
 DETAILS ARE COMPLETED

"The terms of merging the proper ties have been definitely settled and Hayden, Stone & Co.,. Boston bank CTS with Ladenburg, Thalman & Co.,, oi New York, are to furnish the required capital for the complete development of the merging company. The name of the new company is the Alabama Con solidated Coal, Iron and Steel com pany."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
Explains His Attitude To- ward New Form of Gov
 ernment in the City
ALDERMEN LOYAL
 AT FINAL SESSION
Street Railway Company Ordered to Sprinkle All Tracks During Sum- mer Months-Bennett Asks
 For More Horses

At what was probably the last meet ing of the City Council last night con siderable humor was injected by the aldermen on the approaching dissolu- tion of that body. Alderman Huddles- ton in particular spoke feelingly of the condition of himself and fellow alder men, terming their state in articulo mertis." Other aldermen also spoke of the matter, but all were jovial and seemed not to feel badly over their ap- preaching doom.
 At the close. of the session President Harry Jones bade farewell to the boys he had worked with for years and In closing his speech of farewell said;
 President Jones Speaks
 "The city of Birmingham has been in a muddle for weeks on account of the fact that legislation asked for by the people had not been passed and the Appointments not made. In connection with this I wish to make a statement have heretofore refused to get into the newspapers for it is harder to get out of them than 1t is to get into them but think I owe you boys with whom I have worked for years statement
 q voted for commission form of gov
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
REUNION OF TEMPLE
 LODGE TONIGHT

A reunion of Birmingham Temple, Lodge No. 636, A. F. and A. M., will be held at Masonic temple at o'clock to- night A very interesting programme will be rendered, after which refreshments will be served. Invitations have been sent out to all the members of the lodge, in- cluding entered apprentices and fellow crafts, as well as master Masons, and as there are nearly 800 members large at tendance is expected.
 Every brother is urged to be present and help make the evening one long to be remembered by the lodge. There will be some good short talks by state officers, and the past masters of Temple lodge, as well as some interesting musical num- bers on the programme. No work will be transacted in any of the degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06

A telegram received from New York yesterday says:
 Cecil Grenfel, the London banker, announced here today that the merger of the Southern Iron and Steel company and the Alabama Consolidated Coal ana Iron company has been practically com pleted and that the details will be made public in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
E M. Lisle Returns

E.. M. Lisle of the Lisle-Dunning Con- struction company has returned from the west where he has just completed a large contract, and will reopen his of fees in Birmingham at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
YOUR EYEGLASSES

Are an important factor in your ap- pearance. Jas. H. Finder will fit them so perfect that they will appear to be a part of you-the most comfort able and dressy glasses made. S0s N. Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
Commissioner Weatherly at the City Hall Yesterday
 Talking With Exum
THREE DEPARTMENTS
 WILL BE ORGANIZED
Mayor Will Probably Handle Finance, Weatherly Public Safety and Lane the Department
 of Justice
DELAY COSTS S22.04
 PER DAY FOR EACH

} No definite date has yet been set
 . for Birmingham new commission
 , to assume office.
 ; Section 4 of the commission law , provides that the commissioners
 ; must qualify on or before the first
 - Monday of the month following the
 ; date of their respective appoint ments.' : | Each of the Commissioners will ; draw s7000 a year, so that they lose
 7 S22.04 each for every week day they
 7 delay in taking the oath.
 ; When they qualify the city's af-
 7 fairs ipso facto go into the hands of the commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
CARD Is ISSUED
 BY WEATHERLY
Announces Formally Resig- nation From the Firm of
 Weatherly & Stokely

The attorneys of Birmingham and others interested will receive this morn- ing formal notice that Associate Com missioner James Weatherly has with drawn from the law firm of Weather ly & Stokely.
 The announcement card was issued late yesterday afternoon and will reach those interested this morning. It is announced that MT Stokely will con- tinue individually the firm practice while Mr Weatherly will devote his entire time and attention to the inter- ests of the city.
 From the card it Is apparent that Commissioner Weatherly will totally dissociate himself from his lucrative law practice in order to give his ener- gies and talents to the city.
 The card as issued follows:
 "The undersigned announce that MT. Weatherly has this day withdrawn from the firm of Weatherly & Stokely and retired from the practice of law to de- vote his entire time to his duties as one of the commissioners of the city of Birmingham, to which office he has been appointed by the governor. Mir. Stokely will continue the practice in- dividually at the offices now occupied by the firm, sol -2-3-4 First National Bank building.
 JAMES wEATHERLY,
 "J. T. STOKELY.
 Birmingham, Ala, April 1, 1911."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
Parks and Lands

Present: Aldermen Perdue. Gregg, Huddleston, Mcdonald, Ball, McLaugh- lin, Martin, Morgan, W. B., Weiferich.
 Absent: Alderman Greener, McAr- thur, Smith. Williams. D. U.
 Alderman Perdue. chairman of the parks and lands committee, submitted the following report:
 The parks and lands committee rec ommends that the ordinanceA granting the right to establish a negro ceme- tery within the police Jurisdiction of the city of Birmingham, near Sayreton, be adopted.
 That all petitions to establish negro cemeteries within the city litmits of the city of Birmingham be disaIowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06

mitted.
 That all other matters go over.
 Judiciary Committee Present: Gregg, Williams. J. F., Per- due, Huddleston, Gibson, Moore, Mar tin.
 Absent: Smith, McArthnr, Stern, Rog- CTS
 Alderman Gregg, chairman of the ju- diciary committee, submitted the fol- lowing report.
 The judiciary committee recommends that improvement ordinance No. 604, new series, be adopted.
 That all other matters go over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-06
Finance Committee


 Finance Committee
 Present. Aldermen Mcdowell. Gregg. Gibson, Morgan, W. B.: Klotz Morris, Metcalfe, Hawley. Rogers. Copeland ande Brown. Absent: Aldermen Hobson, Ho- gan and G. B. Morgan.
 Alderman McDowell, chairman of the finance committee, submitted the follow ing report
 The finance committee recommends that the following matters be referred to tha city attorney:
 Petition of James Bowen, H. l.. Rains, claim of Mrs. Salie A. Spencer.
 That petition of city treasurer to be reimbursed the sume of S10O for check of Consolidated Motor Car company not paid, and that the city attorney be in- structed to collect same at once.
 That following bills be paid: Callaghan &s Co. SIP; w. F. Herbert $20.
 That the following petition be dsal- lowed Pratt City Loan and Trust Co.,; L. C. Clark & Co.,; Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Co.,; Avondale Cotton mill. That NJ Murray be employed as park keeper for Rhodes park at a salary of $60 per month. effective at once. That the petition of Vivian Presby- terian church for the usual reduction If 30 per cent on improvement assessments be granted.
 That the following refunds be allowed: Misses Irene and lucle Buford. $2.2o, Mrs. Mary F. Patterson. SC; F. IT. and F. A. Vernon. $l6; Wallace Coleman. $35s; Greater Birmingham Barber Col lege. s50.50.
 That the following refunds be allowed upon approval of city attorney; R. l.. Fuller, s23 .S3; Congregation Emanuel, s14; John F. Knight, S197l; Mrs. Mary A. Macke, s22: Joseph Ogden s3 M. L. New man. administrator, $15.5S; Dr. Kent. 27 .62
 That the report of the special commit tee on the assessment of S. R. Hawley be concurred in.
 That the following resolutions be adopted, cancellng certain assessment, amounting to SPA .25, to execute quit claim deed to L. O. Weir
 That improvement ordinances Nos. 594. 595 596. 597 599. 500. 6O1. SOP. sos. new series. be confirmed
 That ordinance providing the issuance of bills and payrolls be adopted by unan- imous consent
 That ordinance to establish fire dis. tricts in the sixteenth ward formerly known as the town of Wylam, be adope- ed by unanimous consent.
 That the letting of contract on irrl- provement ordinance No. SOP. new series, be deferred and interested propertS holders notified
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-03-16

Messrs. W. A. Stewart and +.
&. Conger. of Ong, Nebr.. were
city visitors the latter part OF last
week.
Electric toasters IS what you need.
See ked Vance.
Geo. +. McConIey. of Sterling
was in the city last Friday in the
interest oftha Colorado Telephone
company.
For Sale: = Early Ohio Seed Potatoes.
A. J. Brundage.
Probably every woman who i.
stoned for wearing harem skirt i.
right dom glad it is not a hobe
she has on.
The dance given by the Modern
Wn"dman last Saturday night was
well attended and Il very nice time
was had by all.
X. T. Adams. accompanied b,
Rev. Waller aud number of land
seekers. went to IiolyOke last Fri
day afternoon.
Fred DeBerard went to Denver
the latter part of last week ir
the interest of the New South Ir
rigation District.
:. ID. McIAnc. formerly of thi
! place but now of Lexington
Nebr., came in Sunday to attepc
to business matters.
j. b. Wright. of Beatrice. NcDr.
was Il city visitor the forepart oI
the week. Mr.. Wright was look
ing at some of this County's fer
tile soil.
There is some consolation il
the thou Int that there are hosts o.
people in these United States VIII.
need never fear the blighting eff
feet which ownership of the Hopt
damon is presumed to scatter in it.
wake.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1911-03-16

q. +. Hendricks was in Chap
pell the latt:ir part of last week at
tending to legal business.
Morris Thorkildsen. of Mil
waukee. who has been visiting
with his friend Ben Heiderich of
this city, left for Chicago Monday
evening. He win visit with an
uncle in that city.
Mrs. Alice NJ. kaylor. repre-
senting the Norma Home Asso-
ciation for children. was in our
city last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.
Kaylor received liberal dopa-
ton for tn. home here although
no children from this territory are
in its care. She received very
liberal donations from the various
adjoining towns.