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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
ORGANIZE NEW
 FRATERNITY HERE
KNIGHTS OF KHORASSAN, COM
 POSED OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs,
 HAVE 118 MEMBERS AT START. "ALLADINv THE LOCAL LODGE

Something new in fraternal circles. the order of the Knights of Khorassan, was organized last night with 116 members at the outset. It is composed of members of the Knights of Pythias, and is. in fact, the jolly side of Pyth- ianism.
 The lodge name selected was Al ladin," and its object is to have a real big time. four of five times a year. with banquets initiation and general fun.
 The order is based on oriental myth ology. The new material for member ship is called ''Tyros. or meat for the Tiger" It is said that the course of the Tyro in this initiation is rip-roar- ing.
 "Alladin" will hold its first initiation in a short time. Following are the off, ficers elected last night
 Royal vlzier. William E. Fort; grand emir, Hugo L. Black sheik, George Huddleston; mohedi. Thomas R. Wal ker; mokanna. John r. Antwine; joe, Sam M. Blake: master of ceremonies, John l.. Parker: secretary. D. E. Mo Lendon; treasurer. E. B. Hanaha an; sa- trap, J. X. Gorham: sahib. W. M. Ivey. II. M. Beck, Oscar Underwood. J. W. Davidson representative to imperial palace, D. W. c. Yarbrough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
FAIL, BECOMES TRAVELLING
 FREIGHT AGENT FOR L. &c N.

sition of soliciting freight agent, has been with the Louisville and Nashville for Il years in various capacities. He s widely known here and is very popular among the industrial men with whom he will come in contact.
 In addition to announcing the changes here the Louisville and Nashville an- nounced yesterday the creation of three new offices, two in the middle west and one In Ohio. The positions were cre- ated on account of the widening of the freight traffic between this district and the west.
 At Oklahoma City position of travel ing freight agent has been created and c. F. Stith of Louisville appointed. An agency has been created at Houston and w. c. billiard of Mobile has been ap- pointed to that post as travelling freight agent. He is now soliciting agent with offices in Mobile. He is to be succeeded by George c. Willings as soliciting freight agent.
 In connection with the promotion of MT. Davis it was stated that no one had been selected yet to be chief clerk to Gen. eral Agent Lee Clary, which position ls now vacant. This will be occupied prob ably by some of the men in the freight office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
CONFERENCE HELD ON
 T-YAMCEY C0.
Federal Officers Decline To
 Discuss Developments
WORK ON GRoCERS' CASE
District Attorney Street Says Interest," ing Developments In Both Cases Can He Expected In the
 Near Future

A conference of unusual significance was held yesterday between O. D. Street, United States district attorney, Postoffice Inspectors Dilts and Keys and w. S. Lov- ell, trustee of Knight, Yancey & Co.,, bankrupt
 The officers and MT. Lowell were dis. cussing the affairs of Knight, Yancey & Co., most of the time together, but would not make any statement or comment up- on the subject matter of their talk. Mir Street said. however, very frankly that the affairs of Knight Yancey & Co. had been discussed but would not add any further information.
 It is understood that some information bearing upon the recent indictment of John w. Knight by the federal grand Jury at Huntsville was a part of the conference.
 It was stated by MT. Street that some developments in the case would occur soon, but at this time he would prefer not to make any comment.
 The postal inspectors, who are handling the testimony for the government against John w. Knight. would not comment one way or another on the conference They said it was not the policy of the depart ment to discuss pending cases or depart mental matters. However, the fact that Mir. Keys came from Chattanooga to meet MT. Street added interest to the confer- ence
 In speaking of the case of the govern ment against the Southern Wholesale Grocers MT. Street said the case had been resting until Assistant Attorney General Harrison was through with some im- portant trust cases in Ohio, which had been claiming his attention for some time. MT. Street said: 'The conference with Mir. Lowell, trustee for the Knight, Yan- reference to that case. I cannot make any further statement now but there will be some new developments in the case within a short time. The postoffice inspectors and myself met here today and will have conference with MT Lowell upon several features of that fail- ure.
 "In reference to the Southern Whole sale Grocers case, that litigation has been somewhat neglected through the in- ability of MT. Harrison of the depart ment of justice to give it his attention Just yet. He has been trying some coal cases in Ohio against the railroads whcls have held his attention for some time. I anticipate that he will be through and will take up this case soon. A move will be made shortly which will add in- terest to this case as we'll as the Knight, Yancey & Go. affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
CLUB BOARD WANTS
 A JUVENILE COURT

At we'll attended meeting of the Boys club board yesterday morning the bill which has recently been prepared estab- fishing a juvenile court in Jefferson coun- ty was heartily indorsed. The bill In fact, has been drawn under the direction of the ladies connected with the Chil- dren's Aid society. and is an embodi- .ment of all the good features of such laws for other large civic centers.
 The board was entertained at lunch by Mrs. ]. B. Reid, new innovation which gave the members social hour that was enjoyed. Secretary W. H. AIcGrath of the Associated Charities was present and made happy talk, speaking of the CO., operation which he has received from the BOys' club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
WORKERS FOR FEE
 BILL LEAVE TODAY

For the purpose of submitting to the Legislature a bill for the reformation of the present fee system, Sydney ]. Bowie a former member of Congress. and delegation of prominent Bir- mingham men will leave today for tho capital.
 The fee system fight is expected to be rather interesting as the usual op- position to the curtailment of incomes will be met. MT. Bowie has drawn up a bill which he thinks will satisfy the citizens who favor reformation of the present system and believes 1t will meet with success at the hands of the lawmakers The local delegation will leave on the Louisville and Nashville train at S:25 o'clock and are expected back tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
WILLOWS AT WORK
 FOR JUVENILE COURT
Superintendent of Boys' Club Goes to Montgomery to Appear Before
 Committee

Maurice Willows, superintendent of the Boys club, who is actively engaged in lobbying for the passage of an enactment regarding the creation of a juvenile court, left yesterday for Montgomery. He has been down several times and will proba- bly, appear before a committee this week.
 Mir. Willows has been looking after the wayward boys in Birmingham for many years His position at first was created by Judge Noah B. Feagin. whose inter- est fin theswork has been of the unusual kind The matter of caring for boys and unfortunate young people of Birming- ham is matter of much importance to both Judge Feagin and MT. Willows.
 It is probable that Judge Feagin will make a trip to Montgomery to insist that some permanent Legislation be enacted having as it's object the caring for boys and putting Into effect in broader scope the plans already tried by Judge Feagin and Judge Ben Lindsay of Denver. q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
Robert Jemison, Jr.

.I favor the good roads bond issue, v said Robert Jemison, Jr But while we are talking about it it should be first mapped out what is to be done and sub init this to the people publicly before any voting Is done. The day is past when the voters should be led blindly into such an important matter as voting for huge bond issue whereof they know practical ly nothing. If I were consulted l would suggest that definite plan be outlined of what is proposed to do with the bona money, and tell the voters about it first. Then we will know what we are voting for I would suggest the appointment of three commissioners to spend the money, enc of whom should be a competent en- gineer of known ability and discretion.
 'Other points should be considered. For instance, they tell me that the happy idea of Jap in Japan only 100 years ago has made certain road in that country famous all over America. He planted trees along the roadway and now tourists are negligent if they do not go over that strip of roadway under those trees, 1t being the most gorgeous affair in the em- pire We should expend the bond issue on good roadways and the planting of trees and shrubbery, so in the future the passing of years will add to the value of what has been spent and will not de- teriorate as will be the case unless the proposed issue is spent with caution"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
MANY RAILROAD
 MEN IN THE CITY

A large number of railroad men arrived in Birmingham yesterday after an ab- sence from this territory for some time, the better prevailing condition in the industrial situation having attracted them here. It is expected that following their visit several large shipments will be made from the industrial concerns in Bir- mingham
 The railroad men seemed to be unani- nous that better tone was to be noted in the industrial situation and were op- timistic over the outlook.
 Those in Birmingham yesterday includ- ed John D. Carter, Jr.. general southern agent for the Santa Fe; J. Morrow of the Rock Island railroad, G. B. McCiruder of the Fort Worth and Denver, D. H. Hill- man, Jr., of the Frisco lines, T. P. Black well of the Salt Lake route. and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
PROMINENT MEN
 PLAN MODEL DAIRY Jemison, Raul, Gazzam and
 Others Interested EXPERT ROACH COMES Prominent Louisville Dairyman Will Suggest Installation of Most Mod ern Methods For the CIOverdaIe
 Dairy-Certified MiIk
EXPERT ROACH COMES

For the purpose of suggesting some ex- tensive Improvements to be made in the Cloverdale Dairy company properties, c. H. Roach, a noted dairyman of Louisville and firm member of the Neal-Roach Diaries company, will reach Birmingham tomorrow or the day following. He Is coming here at the invitation and expense of the new owners of the Clover dale dairy, to install or suggest the in- stallation of the most improved methods of operating the place with a view of furnishing protection to infants and oth- CTS for whom it is desired to get the best milk supply possible.
 The Cloverdale Daries company is the new name applied to the former Certified Dairy company, owned by F. L. Moses, who is general manager of the new Glow erdale Dairy. The holdings have been purchased by Robert Jemison, Jr, John terested in the promotion of better dairy results here.
 It was announced yesterday by MT. Raul and MT. Jemison that the company had been capitalized at s1O,OOO, fully paid in, and this sum would be increased if necessary to meet the recommendations of MT. Roach when he completes the in spection. The officers of the new dairy corporation are: C. Gazzum, president; John L. Raul, vice president; J. H. Eddy, secretary and treasurer; F. l.. Moses, general manager.
 The directors are the above officers and Robert Jemison, Jr.
 The dairy of MT. Moses, which was op- erated in Shades valley, has been passed upon by many noted experts as being in every possible way an ideal place for the production of milk for infants and others Dr. Darlington, the medical expert who recently came here at the invitation of the Steel corporation, said it was among the best he had ever looked over Not withstanding the enviable reputation al- ready created by MT. Moses, the new owners desire to make it better than any other place of its kind in the south.
 Robert Jemison said yesterday that it was the desire of the new owners to pro- vide Birmingham people with milk which they can rest assured is hygienic and
 
 not purpose to make any money out of the enterprise, but desire to encourage the proper operation of dairies in the Birming- ham district.
 The purchase by MT. Gabbam, MT. Kaul MT. Jemison and the others interested of- fers perhaps the first instance on rec ord where men of their wide business responsibilities have gone into the dairy field. They are all of immense commer- cial holdings, but in order to give the people here a safe supply of milk have taken up this work, which among those familiar with it is of great importance to any large community.
 Among the plans which are expected to develop after MT. Roach completes his visit is the purchase of new site for the dairy, and the addition of several head of blooded stock to the already large number The place will be operated along the most business-like lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
D. H. BACON RETURNS
 FROM CHATTANOOGA
Former President of Tennessee COm- pany Has Been Inspecting Hold
 ings of Southern Iron Company

Don H. Bacon, former president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, who has been inspecting the prop critics of the Southern Iron and Steel company. returned to Birmingham last night at 1915 from Chattanooga
 He has been to that city and to Gads- den looking over the holdings of the Southern Iron and Steel company and will be here several days extending his investigations.
 MT. Bacon did not have any announce ment to be given out last night regard ing his trips over the properties of the Southern Iron and Steel company.
 He is looking over the holdings for a party of New York financiers, who en- gagged him to perform that service. It is not known for what purpose the inspec- tion is being made and no official state ment regarding this feature of the work has been made public. However, 1t has been hinted that the trips are for the purpose of informing some financiers as to the possibilities of the company's prop critics. which may eventually result in a merger of some kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
FRISCO FREIGHT
 OFFICIALS CONFER
Conference Regarding Matters Affect ing the Westward Movement to
 Re Held Today and Tomorrow

A conference of freight traffic officials Of the Frisco lines regarding matters of interest to the westward movement will be held in this city today. The meeting will continue through the day and may extend until tomorrow. Several officers will be in attendance and will enter into the consultation.
 Official data concerning the meeting is lacking, though 1t is stated that the west ern officers are getting in line with pros- pectlve movements and outlining work for the coming months
 The meeting is considered of much inn portance here as it has been intmated that some fine westward connections arc to be formed, resulting in better connec- tions for freight between the Birmingham district and other points.
 The meeting will be attended by w. C.. Corners, freight traffic manager, Hous- ton. Tex; Roy Terrell, assistant general freight agent New Orleans; E. T. Wilcox, assistant general freight agent, Memphis J H. Doggerall, car accountant, Spring field, Mo-; D. F. McDonough of Birming ham, A. D. Lightner, general agent here, F. F. Fuqua, B. R. Starnes, J. H. Jack son and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
Judge J. M. Taylor

q am heartily in favor of the pro- posed bond issue,' said Judge J. M. Fay Tor of Pratt City. ''The roads of Jeffer- son county are in passing shape, but they should be so constructed as to place them among the best in the country. The ex- penditure of the large bond issue is a matter also that should be carefully con- sidered as the people should not be trifled with in the matter of such a sum-
 Our people are favorable to the bond issue. and I do not anticipate it's meet ing with any great resistance if the s- sue is placed before them in proper light"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
BABE IS WORKING
 ON ANNUAL REPORT

Secretary Joseph B. Babb Is busfly engaged in drawing up his annual re- port of the work done by the Chamber of Commerce during 1910. He Is also preparing a pamphlet on the desira- bility of Birmingham as location for manufacturing interests.
 Since the members of the chamber voted some time ago that Birmingham's s greatest needs are new industries and a million dollar hotel. the organization is preparing to throw all its energies behind these two movements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
Reg,.trar., Term of office

Montgomery. January 25.-(Special. J. Announcement is made from the office of Governor O'Neal that the term of office of county registrars does not expire un- til 1912. The registrars were appointed in 1908 for term of four years. Since Governor o'Neal came into office, 1t is an nounced. numerous applications Tor these positions have been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26

Interviews with well known citizens or Birmingham indicate that there IS d widespread desire to have the proposal for a million dollar good roads bond is- sue submitted to the people,
 On the other hand there seems to be just as strong desire to have com potent highway commission created which should have charge of the funds derived from the proposed bond issue.
 It is generally believed that nothing can be done toward getting new court house in Jefferson county until the coun- tvs roads are improved. Farmers almost without exception when questioned about their attitude toward courthouse bond issue say they first want some roads by which they can get to the courthouse which the county already has.
 It appears very probable that a roads bond issue election will be called in the spear future. Charles W. Thatcher, the good roads apostle, whose enthusiasm TOT the open-air life and. for good roads seems to know no bounds, is circulating the pe- titions and they are being readily signed He says he is determined to stay in Jeff ferson county until the people are given an opportunity to express themselves on the road question at the ballot box. lie has recently been all over the county and he believes the bond issue would carry overwhelmingly
 Here are some of the expressions made 10 Age-Herald reporters yesterday:
 B. M. Allen
 q am in favor of any plan that VIII assist in bettering the rural road condl- lions of the state or Jefferson county, said B. M. Allen. But I would not con slider voting for the issue of $l,OOO,0OO now nroposed here unless there is competent commission appointed to handle this great gum of money. In addition l think by all the rules of business, there should be mapped out a correct plan of what pikes are to be constructed and an engineer nlaced in charge to secure actual surveys of the new roads. l would insist that the present roads be put into the best of shape not unlike those of European countries and maintained properly
 we have enough roads in Jefferson county and I would have these first 1m- proved before we build more. As mat ter of fact do not think we need any additional highways. Just place what we have in the best of shape and everyone will be satisfied"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

In the case of Alice l.. Hammack against the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company a verdict in favor of the defendant was rendered yesterday in Judge Ferguson's division of the city court. A verdict for $100 in favor of the plaintiff was awarded yesterday in the case of Dave Clayton against Ed Hall in Judge -Stokley's division of the city court.
 A verdict for $117 in favor of the plain tiff was awarded in the circuit court in the case of J. F. Brown against the First Baptist churgh of Brighton.
 Suits Filed Yesterday
 The following suits were filed yesterday in the city court: One thousand nine hun dren and ninty-nine dollars damages by C. s. Matthews against H. M. Atkinson, as received of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad company, the Geor- gia Terminal company and the Alabama Terminal company, for alleged injuries done to property because of an embank. ment; $500 damages by Alice Holberi against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for the alleged de- struction of baggage owned by the plain tiff; $1500 damages by Frank White against the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company for alleged personal in juries received while in the employ of the company, and $500 damages by John Bridges against the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company for alleged per- sonal injuries received while in the em- ploy of the company
 The following suits were filed in the circuit court: One thousand dollars dam- ages by Harold Whistler pro ami against Henry F. Burress. for alleged assault and battery, and 3100O damages by Jacob Crocker against the Palos Coal and Coke company for alleged cutting of timber wrongfully from the land of the plain- tin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
z. T. Rudulpl.

'I am very much in favor of the bond
 issue," said z. T. Rudulph. 1T think the
 question will carry before the people be- cause we have been so busy getting Bir- n insham into place of great achieve ments that we have neglected some impor- tant work, one of the most important be- ing the proper equipment of our roads. think everyone interested in the well fare of the county should get behind this issue and see 1t to a successful con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
William A. Morris

'The farmers of this county are in favor of the bond fssue,' said William A. Morris, president of the Alabama Farmers union. T have received express sions from practically all of them which lead me to believe that the proposed is- sue will meet with favor among them. Jefferson county has fine set of roads which if placed in permanent condition would last for many years. However, I think the bond issue money should be spent by competent board of men ap- pointed for that purpose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
Hlll Ferguson

T am heartily in sympathy with this movement to better the roads of Jefferson county" said Hill Ferguson, land do not think spending $1,O0O,OOO in that man. ner will injure anyone or any develop ment of the county. On the other hand, there cannot be any question but that better roads will attract to our doors fine class of people every year, and will be the source of never-ending pleasure to those who delight in cross-country journeys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
Marriage Licen.es Issued

The following marriage licenses have bate court: f J. A. Pearson of Birmingham to Miss Lilly May.
 M c. Roberts of Adger to Miss Stella E. Johnson. s
 John w. Boswell of Birmingham to Miss Pearl Warren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
James F. Hawkins

Unless the money for $1,000.000 bond mission to expend, I would oppose it,' said James r. Hawkins. That is the only question which will deter its passage by the voters. I would stump the county against the issue were it proposed to per- init the money expended in a careless, un- busness-like manner. I think everyone is in favor of better roads and certainly it will pass if put before the people in its proper light
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
Arthur R. Dearborn

o'I am in favor of the bond issue and
 just signed petition for it to the Board
 of Revenue said Arthur R. Dearborn. 'I
 mediate on such question. We are accustomed to good things in this coun-
 ty and large undertakings There is noth-
 ing overwhelming about the issue of s1,-
 OOo0oO of bonds for better roads. How ever the. money should be spent In . manner such as our businesses are oper- ated, with economy and proper judg- ment." F
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
Ellis In City

James B. Ellis, a prominent citizen of Selma. who managed the campaign of Col. Hugh S. D. Mallory for gov ernor. was in Birming gham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-26
THINK $1 100000 ROAD BOND
 ISSUE WOULD CARRY EASILY
Citizens Seen Yesterday However Believe That Highway Commission Should Be Created Which Would Have
 Charge of Countys Road Work

clusion. However, I believe the money
 that is secured from the bond issue should
 be carefully expended and in the right di- rection."