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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
COMMITTEE ID
 INVESTIGATE
MAYOR EXUM'S LETTER RE-
 GRADING BOYD'S INVESTIGA- TIONS IS REFERRED BY COUN- GIL TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

The letter of Mayor CuIpepper Exum 10 the council. reporting the correspond- ence with City Attorney Romaine Boyd, in reference to the changes in the coun- ell minutes in October 190S was last night referred to the finance committee for full investigation
 Ihis action was taken under a resolution of Alderman Williams, that that commit tee be empowered to summons witnesses and compel their attendance.
 The letter of Mayor Exum follows. '''ro the Honorable City Council of Bir minsham:
 "Gentlemen: I herewith transmit for your consideration the correspondence and report of the city attorney relative to certain alterations or corrections of the minutes of the City Council of Octo- Der 21, 19OS
 T recommend that this entire matter be referred to the proper committee of your honorable body for full and thor oush investigation and such action as the interests of the city may demand in the premises. Yours very truly,
 'C. EXUM, Mayor. March 15, 1911.'
 The resolution of Alderman Williams follows:
 That the communication from the Mayor be referred to the finance commit tee, with power to summon witnesses and compell their attendance and that said committee make a full and complete in- vestigation and report their findings back to this council at the next meeting" Alderman Williams resolution was adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
R. |. LEATHERWOOD
 WILL QUIT PRACTICE
Well Known Attorney Sur renders License As Result
 of Recent Proceedings

Attorney Robert l.. Leatherwood yes- terday surrendered to Isadore Shapiro, attorney, his right power and author ity to practice as an attorney and coun- selor at law in the courts of the state credentials was made in the form of an affidavit certifying his legal ad- mission to the bar which was substi- tuted for his license stated to have been lost. The proceedings were stayed by order of the court.
 Disbarment proceedings were insti- tuted against Leatherwood February II before Judge E. c. Crow of the cir cult court by Isadore Shapiro, who filed suit against him under the title of state of Alabama ex rel, W. c. Harmon. It was charged that the de- fendant had forged the name of one Lee Jones to a will drawn up two months after the death of that party. He was also charged with forging the name of one w. C. Clisby. as notary public to paper purporting to be waiver by one Nancy Jones of her right to administer over the estate of her husband, deceased, and of forging the name or one EuSene K. Jones as notary public to a paper wavering the right of one Annie Moore in the ad- ministration of the estate of her hus- band deceased.
 The case was originally set for Feb ruary IS. when the defendant ap- peared and demanded a trial by jury, and the case was passed until March 15. Attorney Leatherwood made an ef- fort yesterday to have the trial passed until Saturday so as to be given time to make a number of adjustments with clients before his disbarment, but the court did not see fit to make any con cession and the case went ahead. Upon the surrender of the affidavit by Leatherwood to Isadore Shapiro Judge Crow issued a decree cancelling the license of the disbarred attorney and further ordered that he be made to pay all the costs in the case.
 Shortly following the termination of the proceedings Attorney Shapiro re- ceived many congratulations from brothers in the legal profession for the bold stand he had taken in the case One of the leading attorneys of Birmingham approached him and was heard to say: T am pleased with the result to the amount of $10," where upon he handed MT. Shapiro two So bills. The money has been donated to the fund for the Boys club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16

The last official act of the city of Bir- mihgham granting the Tdewater Railroad company rights within the city of Br- mingham to build a street car line was taken last night and within a few days $9Q000 will be deposited with the city pur- sliant to a provision of the franchise
 The council last night received a rec ommendation from City Engineer Nichol- son, inclosing the Tidewater car line plans and suggesting that they be approved in their revised form.
 The council by granting the company the franchise with final approval removes the last objection to the immediate be- ginning of construction.
 The letter of Mr. Nicholson regarding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
BETTER CAR SERVICE
 TO HIGHLAND AVENUE
Alderman Maben HObson Introduces Resolution Before Council To
 That End

Alderman Maben Hobson will seek to secure adequate street car service on the Highland avenue and Lakeview lines.
 At the council meeting of the council last night he introduced resolution to have the president appoint committee of five aldermen to confer with officials of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company to the end that the ser vice be improved
 The resolution follows:N
 Be it resolved by the City Council of Birmingham, as follows:
 ''The president of the council be and is hereby requested to apopint com- mittee of five to confer with the Birin- ingham Railway, Light and Power com pany, with the end in view of requiring said company to furnish adequate ser vice and a sufficient number, of cars to accommodate passenger traffic on the Highland avenue and I.akeview lines.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
SENATOR JOHNSTON
 FAVORS GOOD ROADS
DROPS HINT IN LETTER THAT MONEY BEING SPENT ON ARMY MANEUVERS COULD BE USED OTHERWISE

Senator Joseph F. Johnston declared himself yesterday in favor of good roads building and at the same time hinted un- favorably at the mobilization of the troops along the frontier of Mexico.
 The fifty millions being expended in maneuvers, he thought, would have been appropriated for constructing highways. to better advantage.
 Such sentiment was expressed by Sem ator Johnston in his provisional accept ance of an invitation to deliver an ad- dress at the Fourth National Good Roads congress to be held in Birmingham May 23-26 The following is a copy of his letter to the secretary of the national associations
 Dear Sir: I have your invitation to attend the Fourth National Good Roads congress at Birmingham May 2S-26, and to deliver an address. I shall be glad to do so if my duties in the state do not forbid. I have great interest in the suc- cess of this congress and shall do what l can to promote the cause. The United States government could well afford to cut off fifty millions year such as was expended in less worthy effects and ap- propriate it to good roads. Yours re- spectfully, JOSEPH k. JOHNSTON.
 Governor K. F. Noel of Mississippi has written in regard to the good roads congress that he is now preparing to appoint a list of 100 delegates to repre- sent that state on the occasion. He in- inmates in his letter that ho should be glad to have the Mississippi delegation come to the congress in body
 Mayor J. B. Heargin of Demopolis. as secretary of the business mems league of that city advises the secretary of the association that the body he represents expects to bring a large delegation to the congress. and also expects to have some novel features to show the conven- tion. The business league of Demopolis is awaiting the information of the local officers as to how many delegates that city will be allowed, whereupon they will immediately advise the Birmingham. authorities of their plans for attending the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
LAWYERS PLEASED
 WITH COMPROMISE

The compromise bill agreed upon by Senator Morrow and committee rep resenting the Birmingham Bar asso- citation meets with the requirements or the ma ajority of practitioners in the Jeff ferson county courts.
 The bill provides that all courts or record having Jurisdiction in civil and common law cases in counties of 2OO,- 900 inhabitants and over shall have one and only one term each year, and this shall extend over period from the first Monday in october to the last day in June in the following year.
 The committee representing the Blr- mingham Bar association, after con ferring with Senator Morrow and Rep resentative Walker Percy agreed that the bill would be in effect the most practicable for maintaining harmony among tue bar and efficiency in the courts. Those composing the commit tee were c. R. Harsh. chairman; l.. J.. Haley, H. U. sims, Charles E. Rice and B. M Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of theNfollowing real estate transfers, in which Amounts of 5000 or more were involved. have been filed in the office of the probate court
 $l0O0-J. T. Lowry to W. R. Stewart, lot g, block 27E, survey of Ensley.
 s225c--W. R. Stewart to c. P. Pyeatt lot Is. block l, Agents Land company survey of Burgin place
 s2500-B. J. Edelen to Claude Bently Hughes, lot ?, block 10, survey of Wood lawn Realty company's first addition to Woodlawn.
 s2750-W. R. Stewart to J. T. Lowry, lots 6, T. 8 and g. block 13, surve[ of Tux edo park
 s1664 10-B o. Phillips to R. Living ston, lot 10. block 27, survey of Cast Bir- mingham Land company.
 $750O-Edith Whittemore to J. M. Glib son, lot g. block Ss3, Hanover place.
 s2100-Walton C. Pitts to Margaret Glenn, lot IS. block 1s, survey of Tharpe place.
 s265O-John W. Lafton to Miss Mary M Davis. part of lots 1 and ?, block 3. sur vcy of the property of Henry X Cope land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
POLICEMEN MAKE
 MERRY AT BALL
Affair Given for Relief Association Was Declared a Splendid
 Success

The fifth annual ball of the Police Re lief association was held last night in the armory in the city hall and was unanimously pronounced to be great success It is estimated that fully 1000 people were present during the entire ball.
 The grand march began promptly at O clock and was led by Police Com missioner J. B. Drake and Miss kate Bodeker private secretary to Chief Bodeker. Miss Bodeker wore an exquis- ite creation of white silk white silk net over snowy white entrusted per- fectly with Miss Bodeker's striking brunette beauty.
 The armory was tastefully decorated by the committee. The walls were gaily festooned with different colored flags The music was furnished Sy Romeo's band in pleasing manner. The entire evening was a most enjoyable one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE
 BURNS FOUR HOUSES
Blaze At Osceola Caused Tie-Up South Ensley Car
 Service

serious fire broke out yesterday morning at Il o'clock at Osceola station on the South Ensley car line and before 1t could be checked had destroyed four negro houses. The estimated damage was $2OO0.
 The fire caused considerable delay in the street car service, all cars operating g on that track being delayed an hour. Transfers were finally made and the pas sengers were able to reach their destina- tion
 The Ensley station of the fire depart ment answered the call and did good work in confining the flames to the negro houses For time the fire looked danger ous but the laddies were soon able to control it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
OFFICERS BATTLE WITH RAMPANT NEGRO
Five Policemen Open Fire on Enemy and He Is Finally
 Captured

A smallsized battle took place yester- day morning at 2:3O o'clock at Fifth ave nue and Twelfth street, North, when Off cers Ball, Ellard, Darnell, Kicks and Warren attempted to arrest Nathan Nor ris on a charge of assault with intent to murder.
 When discovered the negro backed away with gun in his hand and began firing at the officers. All five opened fire, but the negro escaped unhurt and was finally knocked in the head with the but of Officer Kicks gun.
 None of the officers were injured. all though a bullet tore hole through Dar- nelrs cap and second went through FL lard's trouser leg. Officer Kicks also lost . button off his coat.
 In the police court yesterday morning Morris was sentenced on three charges of assault with intent to murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
MISS LETHIA GAMBILL
 CALL TO HER REST
Deceased Was Esteemed Member of High School Graduating Class
 of 1910

Miss Lethia Lavanda Gambill. aged 2l years. died yesterday morning at s o'clocl, at the home of her parents, A.r. and Mrs. J. F.. Gambill. 1909 Avenue G, south, after lingering illness Miss Gambill has been sick several months and her death was not unexpected.
 Miss Gambill is graduate of the Bir- mingham high school. being member of the class of 1910. She entered the teacher training department in the latter part of 1910 and made rapid progress until forced to abandon her studies on account of illness.
 The many members of Miss Gambill class will be grieyed to learn of her sudden death. Miss Gambill was an ac- tive worker in the Southside Baptist Sunday school before her death.
 The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the resi- dence. The Rev. J. A. Bryan pastor of the Third Presbyterian church and the Rev. Blake of the Southside Baptist church will offciate. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. The following will act as pallbearers:. G. H. Weaver, D. H. Marbury, E. P. Hogan, w. E. Gum. J. K. Stewart, B. C. Hickman and r. F. Gray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
To Make Hair
 Clean and Glossy
lFrom the Toronto Times)

Your hair will grow in beauty and color. and brllliance and luxuriance, if YOU will stop drenching and rinsing it with soap and water and use only dry shampoo powder, sprinkled on the head once a week and brushed thoroughly through the hair.
 More dry, dull. brittle and faded hair can be traced to too much mois- ture than to any other cause. A good shampoo powder will remove every particle of dust, oil and dandruff from the head, leaving the scalp clean. cool and refreshed and {. the hair glossy soft and silky.
 ITO make a shampoo powder sim ply mix four ounces of therox with four ounces of orris root. hcrox tones up the hair from root to tip, and you need use no other tonic.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
CAR LINE ID TOP OF SHADES MOUNTAIN Announced That Work Will
 Begin At Once PLAN IS FINANCED Company Headed By Eugene Fies Will Probably File Articles of
 Incorporation in Probate
 Court Today

That work will begin within a few days on new street car line destined 10 reach the summit of Shades noun tain to the properties of the High Point Land company was the authorized an- nouncement made yesterday by officers of the former company. fs
 It was given out that the line had already been completely financed, the contract arranged and everything was in readiness for the beginning of the work. The statement was made that the line would be completed within four months. This estimate was based upon the report of the contractors that the line was only four miles in length and it was the prevailing opinion that the work could be completed one mile per month at the outside. The charter of the High Point Land company as a corporation empowered to build and op- crate electric car service will proba
 
 The officers are: Eugene Fies, presi- dent. E. W. Jordan, vice president; w. e. Hamilton, secretary and treasurer; directors, Emmet Collins, Hinds Peevy, C. J. Phillips, Val J. Nesbit, Eugene Fies, E. W. Jordan and W. c Haml- ton.
 Whitaker & Nesbitt are the attorneys for the new company.
 From an announcement made yester- day by Hinds Peevy for the company the line will swerve to the east at a point where the Twentieth street pike connects with the Montevallo highway It will run down this highway for about two or three blocks and will at that point turn directly south to the summit of the mountain. The line will run as the crow flies, directly south of the courthouse and will be only four miles from the city.
 The owners of property on Shades the new car line in operation just as quickly as possible. It is stated that connections will be made with the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 The extension of this car line to the top of shades mountain is for the pur- pose of affording transportation for that part of the county. It is the ul- innate designs of those interested to dot the entire crest of the mountain with summer and even winter homes or those residents, of Birmingham who wish rural advantages while engaged in the city.
 This car line will not be connected in any way with the Edgewood car line, which is fast nearing completion. The Edgewood line will ultimately go to the top of Shades mountain on line with Edgewood properties, but the two companies will not in any way conflict with territory served by either or them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
Council Is AdDised To
 Approve TideWdter Plans

the franchise and plans follows: "The Honorable City Council City: "Gentlemen: l hand you herewith plans and revised specifications of the Tide water Railroad company. which in their revised form I would recommend to the council for adoption. Respectfully,
 MAURY NICHOLSON,
 City Engineer" The action of the council in approving the plans means that within a very short space of time actual work of construction on the line must begin and rushed to con- pletion.
 It was the prevailing opinion among the councilmen last night that the com pany would not much longer delay work as all requests had been granted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
GOVERNOR COMER SAYS HE
 WILL ANSWER JONES LETTER

That he would most assuredly answer the written attack upon him. made last Sunday by Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court, was the authorized statement of former Gov. Braxton. B. Conner, before he left for his farm in Barbour county to spend a few days.
 Governor Conner went on to say that this was the fourth letter aimed at him that had been written by Judge Jones, and although he was private citizen now he proposed to defend those actions com plained of by the Alabama jurist.
 Governor Conner said:
 T have read and digested carefully the letter of Judge Jones calling me to task upon certain public records. And l will give out within a few days an answer to that last attack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
To Render The City Officials
 Immune From Agents Et. Al

the city hall on mercenary errands any of the sellers of amusement coupons
 The ordinance drawn by Capt Romaine Boyd, city attorney, by request, follows:
 An ordinance to prohibit the sale in the city hall of certain tickets, etc, and to prescribe the hours during which book agents and other transient agents may solicit business in the city hall
 Section 1. Be it ordained by the City Council that it shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at or in the city hall any ticket to any ball, dance, party, dra- matic performance, candy-pulling or other social function or other gathering as- semblage or performance of any kind.
 "Sec. 2. It shall be unlawful for any book agent or other transient agent or solicitor to solicit business in the city hall between the hours of a. m. and f2 D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16

T would call attention to the fact that this is the fourth letter that has been written about me by the author of the one published Sunday. l am waiting until I get in judicial frame of mind before writing any reply to the letter.
 While Governor Conner did not say so yesterday, his friends believe that he will prepare & reply to Judge Jones while on his farm in the southern part of the state.
 The extremely caustic terms employed by Judge Jones in his recent letter upon state history during Governor Corners ad- ministration has caused interest to run high as to what Governor Conner will say in his forthcoming letter. It is believed his anticipated letter will contain some rather interesting comments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16

No longer will the city officials be com pelled to dodge book agents, ticket sellers and other transient peddlers of various things, if an ordinance drawn and pre- scented last night becomes law.
 In order to insure quietude, calm and poise above the municipal building it is to be made unlawful for tickets to be sold or even offered for sale to candy rullings, turkey shoots, dramatic perform ances and other kindred affairs.
 In the past those officials we desire to earn their salaries have been handi- capped by the perennial insurance solicit ors and book agents buzzing in during cffice hours They have used harsh language, big sticks and physical demon strations ali to no avail.
 Now, the strong arm of the law will be invoked to prevent the wandering into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
GREEN COMPANY GETS
 FINE AUTOMOBILE As., INVALID CARRIAGE

A 30-horsepower Crane Breed ambulance was received yesterday by the Green Undertaking company and will be used exclusively as an invalid carriage. The new machine is of the 1911 model and is thoroughly equipped throughout in the most approved style. There are doors on either side and one door in the rear. The machine is upholstered in brown leather.
 The machine has speed capacity of 8 miles an hour. This is the second auto- mobile ambulance bought by the Green Undertaking company. The first machine will be used for emergency calls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
START WORK SOON
 ON NEW TEMPLE

Plans will be announced with. in a few days by the congrega- ton of Temple Emanuel for the construction of tempe on their site situated on the South High lands. A committee of prominent members of the congregation have the matter of the new temple Tn hand and it is expected that the detailed plans win be made pub lie in a few days. The cost of the temple will be about SS5.e00. It will be very handsome both as to the in terior and exterior.
 Local architects will submit plans in a few days for the building Of the temple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the probate court:
 Bell Whited
 w. J. Smith of Birmingham to Miss Ruby H. Harris.
 J. C.. Derby. Jr., of Birmingham to Miss Annie lnez Kelley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
Finance Committee

Alderman McDowel, chairman of the finance committee, submitted the fol- lowing report:
 The finance committee recommends that the fire department turn over to the street commission 800 feet of fire hose, at price to be determined by the mayor. street commissioner and chief of the fire department, and that 300 feet of standard fire hose be purchased for the fire department to replace same
 That resolution placing control of Ems ley library in hands of board of educa- ton be adopted
 That following matters be referred to the city attorney for reports: Claim Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
FOR LADIEs

Abingtons Ill. After years of suffer ing from Kidney Bladder and Rheu- matic trouble, was given up to die by
 my home doctors. A friend had me to use one bottle of Halls Texas Wonder and 1t cured me.-Mrs. Vim. Cline. Sold
 by druk yists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
HUGO MARX GOES
 WITH OTTO MARX

< After being in the mercantile -< business here almost since child . hood, Hugo Marx will enter the < brokerage and banking business to- : day with his brother, Otto Marx, > in the firm of Otto Marx & Co. -> Hugo Marx has been an officer . in the Ferd Mark store for long . number of years. but recently de- ( cided to enter some business less . arduous He will be engaged as < one of the agents of Otto Marx X . Co. after this morning, He will . have an office on the second floor . of the Brown-Marx building.
 . Ferd Mark will continue to oper- . ate the well-known mercantile es- . tablishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-16
LEATHERWOOD IS
 FINED HEAVILY

. Robert l.. Leatherwood, the for : mer well-known attorney of Bir- . ningham, was yesterday fined $20O . and costs by Judge w. l. Grubb in
 . the United States court. He was
 . convicted last Friday by a jury. . being charged with having secured , a greater fee for services rendered : a pension applicant than was all } lowed by the United States stat . utes.
 : A tentative agreement was made , that any imprisonment sentence : would be held up by Judge Grubb , if the defendant would surrender . his license to practice in the fed
 , eral courts of this district.