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New-York tribune., 1911-02-02
.'ENEY UPH0LDS HUTCRINS
''inlng Wrong with Robin Trans %
s.cols, SAYS Superintendent.

49, 81 - n lf-A IL y IA - 4-bs
~'22y Fec 10 II Cheney. State su-
-.sl1snt Of Banks. IN a signed state
- 'o-a.g2t says he has Investigated the
instances -t tie transaction as re-
j. I. WA!ca Joseph C. ROBIN. the indicted
io'k banker. Oh May 1. 1907. gave MS
= ''r Siot9 q, l-r Hu,cnlns. chief ex-
80 o The State Banking Department,
-ss concluded that the proof seems
---'7e iaa, Nr. Robin charge against
N-.cal1s was wholly without basis IN
~'.L examination yesterday r the
y. Generz. Sessions. N New York,
''---leo thai be had bribed lIr. Hutch
yess On securities covering loans held
~ o. the Riverside branch of the
-''@ tarz ~ New York. one Of
80 Institution IN a statement last
\. - Ar H-t--.rs denied the charge and
-' es,aA ot his transactions with
-''s' Q2o--s Dir Hgtchins's statement
- ..eadeat Cheney concludes:
s.,S.l. s,5l Ten days ago 4 learned that Mr.
Fas F-.s -ac a. ore TINE owned stock IN
r..-s-.iy Development, Company. and
Es'..,sya Obtained from him u complete
49, Will regard 20 such ownership.
H.. ~Ace then carefully investigated the
|x.s,,.. an and -lat Mr. hrtcnlns
p - : correct except that The COM
>, 60 % .4Fe-ec 50 MIN appears 10 nave
~ shaFes greater than the amount
b. -. ~ memory originally Fixed The
|..l,s ,iis conclusive rlel AIr Robin
~, Ssanst N- HuLchins was wholly
-' -4sls in fact
New-York tribune., 1911-02-02
As,.ts 80 sharehoIders.

u,-zs, scud6er tre commissions expert,
=, eysmired The compsnv's books, said
\. ,,,rs the assets 20 be sL075.3S1. and
rs willing 70 coucede that S234,l12 Of this
M was more or less real, including SI5.-
55 cash and $4,000 OF city bonds.
-ororire is a list Of the stockholders
,.rr-irt-d by Nr Scu1der.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-02
RAILROAD EARNINGS,

ATLANTA BIRMINGHAM & ATLANTIC.
Non+b ., -, tqfO laOo 1908.
Gross ssrn,nrs s28s s96 s22s.64e 500 9s5
EIDenses ~ 1s4 3J6 16T.4eG l625OS
New-York tribune., 1911-02-02
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The following petitions in bankruptcy
were flee in the United states Circuit
Court vesterlaY.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-02

New YORK. FEB /, 1911.
GRtIN-wHE sT-S adler. ana pricss cur
ing the day gained isG@sc on the general COW
erns movement. due TO a more bulish senu-
ment on the theory that an advance was due
after the recent decline OF about &c a bushel.
Foreign news was also a little more bulllsh.
Cash demand was inactive az Western points
and exporters we're out Of the market. 4 private
cable from English authority said that there
Is plenty of wheat available Tor the balance
Of the season. and that unless the l1rgest klnd
OF a 1emand continues from importing coun-
tries. or serious crop damage develops In eN-
porting countries n prevent selling pressure. a
decline from present levels IS inevitable No :
red. 9s+c, eevator and sgh. { O D. a.oa.'
No ! Northern Duluth. 81 lT4sc. o b. aAoat
CORN-Steadier. closing az net advance OF
Ndtc. 40 new export business was reported,
New No . corn. 52+sc. b. afoat OATS
Moderately active, and again easy In the face
OF the advance In wheat and corn. and al inc
close values were hQ@c net lower. Cash oars
easy; standard white &c; No . 37lac; No 3,
90 &c: No T. 36c RYE-Dull: No .. s3c, o
b, New York BARLEY-steady: ma ting, soc
dSl. Z Buffalo. BUCkW HEAT-Qulet'
American. 72c. C z New York Canadian,
Joi.c, C { z. New York for export
New-York tribune., 1911-02-02

.~oupons interchauseable Unregistered. 'Cou-
,o,s tRegistersd and coupons
New-York tribune., 1911-02-02
NEW YORK CITY BONDS.

TX dividend / per cent TEX dividend IA
per cent
New-York tribune., 1911-02-02
Accrued interest 70 be ADDED

Furnished by W. y. coler q Co. No. a. Cedar
New-York tribune., 1911-02-02
,OTAToEs AND VEGETABLES - White

poratoes sJeaay Caulhowers easier. Eals
sl!shtly lower Florida lettces in heavier supply
ir heavier sucriv and easier. cuban tomatoes
steadv POTATOES. Bermuda leLs crop, DOL.
81 50Gye; Maine. bulk, lso n; 81 9OgS! ~ prime
bag. 81 50dSl IS, Long Island. bpl or bag 81 5gc
S27 Jersey obi or Gag 81 5OGSl 20; STATE. bulk,
80 y 81 50QSl g.: prime Jag. y t3FSl 30 II
sections inferior. Dbl Or bag. slTsi IS SWEET
PoTsTOEs. Jersey double head Dbl 81 50GS2 50.
basket 4OcGSl. ARTIChCkES, drum. S6e$lJ,
French dozen 81 -. ANISE, Dol s34S3 %
BEETS New. orleans. 100 blnches 81 2V9s9 ~.
sra.e bbl 81 s0gS2. Bermuda 3ox. I3casl II
BRUSSELS SPROUTS quart sGi5c. CARROTS,
New orleans. DBL sc -: Bermuda, box 1869
Danish ton SsqSi3, nestle S66Ss red S5l@
S35. CELERY state. dozen. 5G5gc; crate S2p
s. so. California, case. So 5CG$4. cACLlFLOW-
SGSo. CHICORY AND ESCAROLG bol S3G
50 so. CCCJMBERS basket, s54S3 ~ EGG
PLANTS, Florida. regular box. - 50eS6 50i Gu
KOELRABI. bbl. <4gS4 50. KALE Dbl 81
I TTTUCE basket SlGS2 LEEKS 100 bunchss.
s2FS3. LIMA BEANS. half box. 81 90 ONIONS.
ste ana western fancy white bgshel craze.
sf6sl y: average crate 6Ad Soc yellow or red.
l40-X Tag S2gf2 .; l0O-io bag, 81 S9g$l %;
Soor U,a.sss sl5si y: Bermuda. new. crate 81 275s
s. s7la Havana, 81 Is. OYSTER PLANTS. 100
ouncnes. S4gS9; PAESLs.l =. Ne" prlsans Su5-y
PARsNIPs bbf 81 256Sl IS; PEAS. Florida,
Iarae varieties basket e 5olfS3 -. small 81 p
GS2 .; Bermuda. large ysrieties - 9OG$5. small,
Faf box. 81 5OaS2. PEPPERS Fiorida Lox. 81 80
ass. carrier. s. -G7S3. RONAINE Florida, bas-
bet siGSl 70 bermuda box, 50cQI STRING
s95S2 sSS So "eS oommon T94n siasi 75 spITAGH Sbi
81 ID3s2 so: sHALLOTS bbl. s21S3. SQUASH.
Hubbard. bbl. S2gs2 IS: marrow. 81 75GS2;
NIPS. Canada. rutabaea. bni s.. Long Island
and Jersey s0-6Si. Write bb or bag 81 "a
81 20: TOMATOES. Florida carrier s. 5odS3 so;
Cuban. 81 5oGs2 -. WATERcRESS 100 punches.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-02
EXPORTS,
Cash Quotations.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT.
New YORK. Feb. 1. 1911.

II shoat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31

One of the most amusing scenes that ever occurred in police circles took place yesterday afternoon in Judge Me- Nallys division of the recorders court when two Chinamen, Charles Sin and Sing Song were arraigned before his honor on a charge of opium smok- ing.
 The evidence in the case showed that the two men were visiting third Chinaman. One came from Alabama City, and the other from Bessemer. The occasion of the visit, it was eX plained, was to observe the Chinese New Year with fitting ceremonies, which include the smoking of opium Just as the celebration was at its height the two officers broke into the place and carried the two guests off to jail.
 The host. who was an old Chnaman, with an intelligent but wrinkled face. was unable to understand the fntri- cacies of American law. He protest ed vigorously. sometimes in Chinese and sometimes in pigeon English. but to no avail.
 The three men wore assessed s10 each, which Is considered very light fine, by Judge McNally. The host re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
Renl Estnte Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, have been fled in the office of the probate court:
 $1200-Kizzie H. Randall ct all to Alice L. Best, lots 2, 3, f. 5 and 6, inblock 15- F., survey of the East Lake Land company.
 $225O-W. R. Stewart to Alice c. Max well, lot 15, and part of lot 14. w. M Bur gins first addition to Ensley
 $1250-The Traders Investment company to Lillie B. Willis, the north half of lot 12, block ?, survey of P. Rising. called Compton.
 $SS3375-S. o. Cost ct al. to Southern Syrup company, lots 16 and IT, in block PTS, Ely ton Land company's survey of Birming- ham.
 $2500--F. E. Strothers to Martha Hayes, lot g. block 22 West End Land and Im- provement companys survey of West End.
 s1000-W. c. Morris to o. z. Neill, the southeast quarter of the southeast quar- ter of section S, township 15 south, range west
 250--Henderson- Barnett Land company to Flora Klotzman, lot 5, block S57 Webb X Woods South Highland subdivision of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
FINLEY ANNOUNCES
 OFFICERS OF V. 6 $. w.
Appointme ents of Officers on Line Owned By the Southern VIII Go Into
 Effect Tomorrow

President W. W. Finley of the South ern Railway company yesterday an- nounced that the appointments of the of- ficers of the Southern railway to have charge of the Virginia and Southwestern railway, which is owned by the Southern, will be effective tomorrow.
 The appointments will not remove any of the present officers, many of whom arc known here.
 The official announcement follows:
 'E H. Coapman, general manager, with office at Washington D. C.; c. w. Tay- Tor, general superintendent of transporta- ton, with office at Washington, D. C.; A. Stewart, general superintendent of motive power and equipment, with office at Washington, D. C.; D. w. Lum, chief engineer maintenance of way, with of flee at Washington, D. G.; G. R. Loyali, general superintendent, with office at Knoxville, Tenn, and J. H. McCue, gen. eral agent, with office at Bristol, Va Tenn. All of these appointments are to be effective February l. 1911.
 MT. McCue is to have Jurisdiction of all matters relating to traffic and is to have direct responsibility for all mat ters relating to the industrial and agri- cultural development of the territory traversed by the lines of the Virginia and Southwestern railway. He Is also to per form such other duties as may be as- signed to him by the president or vice president of the company. MT. McCue is also appointed general agent of the Southern Railway company at Bristol, and, as such will perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the president or vice president of the Southern Railway company"
 In making this announcement, President Finley said: "The appointment of the above named operating. officials to the same positions on the Virginia and South western railway that they hold on the Southern railway is not made because of any dissatisfaction with the work of the officers who have heretofore been ir charge of the operation of the Virginia and Southwestern railway, but the OK tension of their jurisdiction over the Vir- ginia and Southwestern is made desirable because of it's very close operating rela- tIons with the Southern railway and be- cause the coal mined on the Virginia and Southwestern is so largely marketed with in the territory of the Southern railway. thus making continuous jurisdiction over operation and the movement of trains essential to the most effective service. It has further been found to be necessary, on account of the great importance and growth of the territory, to have an ofri- cer directly in charge of the industrial and agricultural development work of the Virginia and Southwestern railway in that territory. and MT. McCue's long associa- ton with the company and familiarity with the. territory peculiarly fit him for this important work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
COLEMAN'S WILL
 PROBATED YESTERDAY
Last Testament of Man Who Died of Poison Is Proved Before Pro-
 bate Judge

The will of Guy R. Coleman, filed over a month ago, was probated yesterday morning before Judge J.. P. Stiles. The total amount of the money and property involved in the will is about $12,O00, of which the greater part is insurance. The will stiptIates that property and money shall be divided among the mother and the father of the deceased, MT. Thomas l.. Coleman and Mrs. Amanda c. Cole man; his brothers, Jesse C. Coleman and Coby c. Coleman, and his sisters. Mrs. Jennie Coleman Coker and Mrs. Myrtle Coleman Riley, and his niece, Miss Mabel Coleman. The Birmingham Trust and Savings company is named as executor in the will.
 The death of Guy R. Coleman occurred last December and was due to poisoned whisky which he had drunk in company with his friend, Stephen Strickland, whose death also resulted. The mystery sur rounding the tragedy has not yet been un- faveled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
John ". O,NeiII

John w. ONeill, president of the Jeff fercon County Good Roads association, had the following to say in reference to the million dollar bond issue campaign: 1T have given Charles w. Thatcher au- thority to appoint 100 people throughout the county to serve a campaign com nittee The following persons have al ready been selected by Mir Thatcher Rev A. D. Glass, pastor Elyton Baptist church; w. T. Ayers, Mount Pinson; Tom Marlborough, Mack Martin, w. A. Calhoun, Challville. and Thomas A. Peake, Huffman, president of the Chalk vile Farmers Union.
 MT Thatcher held a consultation yes- terday at Chalkville with men prominent in Farmers Union circles. They are eiated over the prospect for a million dollar road system in Jefferson county. These farmers do not hesitate in saying that their end of the county will go solid for the bond issue. Handling the money by capable highway commission is ap- pealing to all in the most forcible man. ner. They say that under these condi- tions they will vote for the bond issue.
 At the Farmers Union convention near Toadvine March 12 the million dol lar bond issue will be made feature. Mir Thatcher has received hearty in- vitation to address the convention. We expect the largest vote on the bond issue that has ever been given in Jefferson county Wednesday is the last day. Ev- eryone should pay his poll tax without delay"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
A. L. THORPE RESIGNS FROM
 THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

The resignation of Aldermna# #Alfred L. Thorpe, the recently elected alder man from North Birmingham, was sub mitted yesterda yto City Clerk H. F. Shropshire, Jr.. and will be accepted by the council Wednesday night.
 MT. Thorpe's resignation came as a great surprise to his friends on the board. but he explains that he has be- come connected with the Martin Fur niture company of North Birmingham and will be unable to spare the time from his business.
 It Is already understood that former Alderman George Stone will succeed MT. Thorpe. MT. Stone is the large man" from the Fourteenth ward, who became quite popular during his for mer term. He has agreed to accept and will be elected two weeks later, as the office cannot be filled on the same night the vacancy Is declared.
 Here is MT. Thorpes resignation: ITO the Honorable the City Council
 of Birmingham
 "Gentlemen-I herewith tender my resignation as councilman from the Thirteenth ward, effective at once.
 'In severing my connection with your honorable body I do so with the kind est of feelings toward each and every member of the City Council My pri- vate business affairs, however, will in the future prevent me from giving the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
RESCUE QUARTERS
 IN POTTER BUILDING Place Selected Is on Morris
 Avenue ONLY FOR TIME BEING
Work Will soon Be Started on the New Building to He Used as Quarters for the Mine
 Rescue station
ALFRED l.. THORPE

After looking over the local situation J. W. Paul of the United States Bureau of Mines yesterday selected quarters in the Potter building, on Morris avenue, streets, for the temporary headquarters of the rescue station for Birmingham.
 He arrived in the city a few days ago and has been investigating the places offered. MT. Paul, after conferring with James Hillhouse, chief mine inspector. and other industrial men here announced that the Potter building quarters seemed to be more adapted to the work than any place offered and quarters were there selected.
 The rooms secured in the Potter build ing will be arranged within few days and the rescue station equipment placed in them. A. R, Brown of Knoxville, who is to be in charge of the local res- cue work, will assume charge when the equipment reaches here. For the present time the Potter building head quarters will give every require- ment until the rescue home, which is to be constructed by the gov ernment is completed The building will cost several thousand dollars and will be in every way the latest in mine resue stations.
 The chief purpose of the rescue sta- ton in any industrial district is to ascertain the causes of explosions and to drill the miners from various local- ites in the art of first aid work.
 The location of the rescue station in Birmingham was secured by Capt. J. V. Allen Chief Inspector James Hill- house and a local committee of the Operators association. They went to oscar W. Underwood. congressman from this district. and he secured the appropriation. pr. Holmes of the bu- reau of mines. recommended the locat- ing of the building here.
 The coal operators are giving every CO., operation to the work and are en- deavoring to stimulate interest in that service in the miners of the district. The governments trained men will re- ceive classes of miners at the rescue station and drill them in all the fea- lures of rescue work. In this way it is hoped to have at each mine a cer- tain number of men who are familiar with methods employed by the best drilled men. so that rescue work may proceed without delay. The location of the rescue station will go long way toward assisting the district in safety work and among the miners it is hailed as one of the best developments which have been made here recently.
 As announced, the work on the per manent rescue home will start within short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
BUY PEARSON HOME FOR NEW CLUB HOUSE University Club to Pay $40,000
 for Property CHANGES TO BE MADE Interior Will Be Entirely RemOdeled and Private ROOming Apartments
 Will Be Equipped for the
 Members

At meeting of the stockholders and temporary officers of the newly or ganized University club, held at noon yesterday. in the Chamber of Com merce auditorium, the purchase of the residence of the late Col. R. H. Pear son, was decided upon and will be con summated in the next few days.
 The purchase involves the expendi- D. Thompson for the owners. The home is situated on South Twentieth street at the top of the hill and Is one of the handsomest homes in the Bir- mingham district. The club wall pay s1O000 down on the new club house.
 It was announced shortly after the meeting yesterday that on the third floor of the Pearson residence there would be installed a commodious ball room and that other improvements would be made involving about s7hO0 The club it is announced. has on hand s25,o0O and of the remaining money the greater portion will be spent in dec- orating and furnishing the residence for club home.
 The meeting yesterday was attended by about 100 members of the new or ganization which bids fair to con- tribute largely to the social actfv- ities of Birmingham. All were enthu- siastic over the prospects for the first social event This will be an Easter ball. which. it is said will eclipse any club event ever given in Birmingham The new club has now membership of over 100 men who contributed $250 each to the fund. This brought $25,000, which will tide the club over until the organiza ton gets in full swing.
 William J. Conniff a we'll known young lawyer, Is at present head of the organization. It was given out, how ever, that a committee had been ap- pointed to nominate permanent offt- cers, and to sign the deeds and other papers for the Pearson home, which Is to be occupied by the club April 1. The committee will also have authority to increase the capital of the new or ganization, elect new members, and to do any act looking to the furtherance of the clubs interests. That committee, as given out, follows: Dr. N. P. Cooke, George B. Ward, Vasser l.. Allen, c. A. Allen, William J. Conniff, Hampton s. Smith.
 It was stated yesterday by MT. Con- mfr that the Pearson residence would be so arranged as to provide. Immediately upon possession, apartments for some of the members of the new organiza- ton. Repairs and changes will be at once made, which will provide addi- tional dormitory feat lures and this will be a new departure in Birmingham club life. The basement of the Pearson res- idence is to be fitted up in the latest approved manner for a rathskeller, while the interior is to be thoroughly changed to meet the requirements of a club. In order to impress visitors with the club atmosphere it is announced that hundreds of pennants of noted colleges will be placed round about the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
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SOUTHERN AND L. N.
 REACH AGREEMENT

Judgment by consent to the amount of S5SS6 was given yesterday in the circuit court in the case of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company vs. the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad company, in favor of the plaintiff, after satisfac- ton had been acknowledged in open court The case involved a right of way of the Louisville and Nashville which had been affected by the removal of dirt. A bill of complaint praying for an injunction was filed by the Louisville and Nashville in the chancery court recently, and yesterdays agreement resulted.
 Alleging assault and battery committed by S. F. Young, agent, Maud Blanken- ship filed suit for $5oOO damages yester- day in the circuit court against the Singer Sewing Machine company.
 C. T. Boyles filed suit yesterday in the circuit court for the recovery of land against w. M. Dawkins.
 Suit for s144 damages was filed yester- day in the circuit court by c. s. Peyton against the Louisville and Nashville Rail- road company for alleged failure to de- liver goods.
 Alleging that he was wrongfully eject cd from car on which he was a pas- senger, w. s. Pair filed suit for 5000 damages against the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company.
 Seeking to recover balance alleged to be due on policy, James D. Leak filed suit yesterday in the circuit court against the Continental Casualty company to the amount of s450.
 Luke Jones filed suit in the city court yesterday to the amount of s20O0 against the Pratt Consolidated Coal company for damages for alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the com- pany
 Suit for s10,O00 damages was filed yes- terday in the city court by George Fin layson against the Pratt Consolidated Coal company, on the grounds that the plaintiff was personally injured while in the employ of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
BOND ISSUE NECESSARY
 TO GET BETTER HIGHWAYS

q am greatly in favor of issuing the s, 100000 worth of bonds for the purpose of building good roads," said Col. Llew- elyn w. Johns, ''because we need the roads. We have, of course, some good roads in Jefferson county, but generally the condition is bad, and we need high ways constructed along modern ideas
 There is nothing that will so greatly enhance the value of property and pro- mote the welfare of the people, both Tn and out of town, as will thoroughfares for the expedition and the convenient of public travel. am heartily an ndorsor of the s1,OOO.OoO bond issue for this purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
Arlie Barber

q think it an ill advised time 10 think of putting $1,000,000 into good roads, said Arlie Barber. when there is such need of an appropriation for the public schools We are putting twice as much into our good roads al ready as we are into our schools and it seems to me that just the reverse should be the case.
 Tn addition, the county is already spending in the neighborhood of $1S5,- 900 annually on the roads, and if the $50,000 interest on the proposed bond issue were added to this there would yearly be a nexpenditure of nearly q quarter million dollars. It is evident that in four years we should have built a million dollars worth of good roads without having gone to the trou- ble of assuming the $1,0O0,O00 debt. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-31
CELEBRATION WAS COSTLY

fused to allow the two guests to pay their fine but insisted on paying it himself, saying that the calamity had fallen on them while they were in his house and 1t was right that he should pay the fine, which he did--only he didn't express it that way.
 As the elderly Chinaman picked up his hat and prepared to go he looked solemnly at Judge McNally. who had warned him against being brought be- fore'him again on similar charge, and said:
 'I no smoke any more opium It too costly" And with a shrug of his should CTS the old man walked slowly out of the court room mumbling to him. self something about the "heathen Chi nee"