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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
PUTNAM AND COKER
 ARE DISMISSED
Preliminary Hearings in Lewisburg Case Completed in Common
 Pleas Court

J. E. Putnam and l. F. Coker, who have been on trial in the first division of the court of common pleas charged with aiding and abetting the killing of Will liam w. Ellard at Lewisburg few weeks ago, were discharged last night by Judge L II. Benners and released from custody.
 The sensational killing of Will Ellard created much feeling in Lewisburg, where the deceased held the position of constable. Thomas Hagan, Robert Payne, J. F. Putnam and I. E. Coker were arrested on warrants sworn out in the court of common pleas and con- fined in the county jail At the pre- lminary hearing of Hagan he was re- leased on a S10,OOO bond by Judge H. B. Abernethy. Robert Payne was released Saturday on a 5000 bond by Judge Ben- ners, and yesterday the other defend ants were discharged.
 The cases have attracted much atten- tion and have occupied the lower court for over week. A large number of witnesses have been in attendance and the courts have been crowded with spec tators Both sides have been ably rep resented. Circuit Solicitor Joe R. Tate, Robert Bell and J. M. Russell repre- sented the state; the defendants were represented by Judge William E. Fort, Black & Davis and Gibson & Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
GOV. O'NEAL WILL REACH CITY TODAY Will Hold Several Important Conferences During His
 Stay Here

Governor Emmet O'Neal will be in Bir- mlngham today, arriving at noon from Montgomery, and will remain in this city two or three days. It is said that Gov ernor ONeal while here will look into the applicants for back tax commission CT, from which position he recently re- moved P. G. Bowman. and will confer with several prominent citizens as to the most fit persons here for the place.
 It is said to be that J. V. Allen, secre- tary of the Coal Operators association, is still the strongest candidate for the position. The governor, it is said, win talk with leading men as to the qualifica- tions of certain applicants. It is said that the executive will give the applica- ton of every man a careful and con- servative consideration before making the appointment. It is expected that the governor will name the successor 10 MT. Bowman before returning to the capital.
 He will also attend the state commit tee meeting tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
APPEAL FOR EAST
 LAKE ORPHANAGE
Mrs. Welch Calls Attention To the Needs of the
 Institution

The following appeal in behalf of the eiehth annual donation day for the nast Lake orphans home has been issued: What has Santa in store for our 96 homeless children? Poor old Santa has ever been faithful, and we trust ever will be, but what of the annual support? Well, so far, by judi cio1is management and little or no salaries to pay out, the little ones have fared very well, but there have been times when, however large the hearts or Willing the hands of those in charge, the build ing was not large enough to accommo- date all who should have been taken in and cared for. This obstacle, however, has been partially overcome by the addi- tiop of new wing to the building. I say partially--the new wing has been add ed The children can and will be taken in, but in adding space considerable debt has been incurred. Help us to meet this indebtedness and continue the work as it should be done.
 '.Just think of family of ninety-six
 kids
 To feed and to clothe and furnish with
 lids [ sl ll Excuse the slang; we should try to sup
 press it,
 But it seemed for this once, nothing else
 would express it.
 When you ,thinI< of but seven, to do all
 this work, i You must agree with me, they've no time
 to shirk.
 tell you. my friends, it's live pie
 ture show,
 We have one baby, and that's how
 know. alss
 MRS. ]. l.. WEIGH, "121o South Thirteenth street, Birmng-
 ham,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
AT THE HOTELS

C. K Lide, jr, of Huntsville, is stop ping at .he Hillman.
 J. Hargrave of Atlanta is guest at the Hilman.
 B. R. smith of Marvel is at the Hill- man.
 R. B McCary os Huntsville is stopping at the Florence.
 E. M. Wilmington of Montgomery is at the Florense.
 II. o. Sparks of Boaz is guest at the Florence,
 R. w. Gordon of Montgomery is a guest at the Morris.
 w. P. Lay of Gadsden is stopping at the Norris.
 J. II. Edr1onston of Anniston is at the Morris.
 Herbert Brown of Waterloo is at the Birmingham.
 Maxwell Gindsberg of Milwaukee is stopping at the Birmingham.
 A. Johnson of St. Louis is a guest at the Birmingham.
 S. l.. Sherrill of Hartselle is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 S. c. Morrow of Muga is a guest at the Metropolitan.
 T. M. DoDson of Montgomery was regis tered at the Metropolitan yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
AND
 CARACAS MEET

joint meeting of all of the Baraca and Philathea classes in Greater Birmingham was held last night at. the First Christian church, on the corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street. Practically every class in the city was represented and a great deal of interest was shown. The main business of the evening was the ap- pointment of a committee of three to rec ommend next years officers at the dis trict union, which will be held the third Monday night in February. A general dis cussion of the work of the classes was held and plans and methods of securing members were talked over. The Phila- theas held their meeting in the auditorium of the church, while the Baracas met m their regular room. Later in the evening the two classes heard an excellent ad- dress by R. c. Barton( one of the men in terested in the Men and Religion Forward Movement, who spoke on 'The Evangeis- tic Meeting' musical programme was also carried out and refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Real. Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the probate office showing the follow ing transfers of property, the considera- tion being slOOO or more.
 $19O0--L. x. Mackey to Jerome D. Rus sell, lot S. in blcck z, in the Rugby Land and Improvement company's map of Ken ilworth
 $150O-L. J. Haley, jr, to E. G. Norton, d portion of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of the southwest quar- ter of section 26, township r, range west, in the city of Birmingham.
 s1OOO-E. H. West and wife, Clarine, to A. R. Moore, lot 22, in block g. in the map and rlan of the Corey Land com pany.
 $2OOO-J. F. Pattillo and wife to the Fiji delity Mortgage Bond company, the east half of lot 6. in block 12, according to the survey of the Avondale Land company.
 $1S37-M F. Hughes to the South and North Alabama Railroad company right of way for 525 feet along the track of the railroad, said land being at the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of sec tion 21 and the southeast quarter of the SOutnedSl QudTlcI Ol SecllOn 10.
 $l195-C. k Cole and wife to the South and North Alabama Railroad company, a parcel of land at the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter and the south west quarter of the southwest quarter of section 34
 $l25O-The Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company to the Standard Oil company, lots 9, 1O Il and 12, in block 409, accord ing to the plan of the city of Bessemer.
 s1OOO- Caroline Schlosser to I. Grafton, lots 27 and oS. in block 264. according 10 the survey of the North Birmingham Land company, located in section 23, township IT, range 2 west
 $29O-Mrs. Alice C. Steward to M A. Hines, lots 439. 40 and Al, in block 10. according to Powells addition to Birming- ham.
 $2110--C. c. Steward and wife to M. A. Hines, part of lots and 6, in block 696, according to the present plan of the city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
State Committee Will De- termine Method of ChOOs-
 ing National Delegates
UNDERWOOD WILL BE
 GIVEN GREAT BOOM
SeatOrs Bankhead and Johnston and Governor O'Neal Are Expected To Be Among the Prominent Men
 Arriving Today

In response to the call of Chairman Tyler Goodwin. the state democratic committee will be in the city hall for to- morrow for what is regarded as one of the most important meetings yet held by that organization in the state. The city
 is expected to be filled with committee men and prominent political leaders by noon tomorrow, when the meeting is officially called to order. John P. Ab- bolt of this city, who is secretary of the committee, sent out notices several weeks ago as to the meeting, and he expects not only every committeeman, but various leaders from every part ot the state.
 The work of the committee embraces several important features. They will consider and elect a successor to the late Col. John W. Tomlinson as na- tional committeeman, which post Is con- sidered one of great importance and re- sronsibility because Alabama will this time have presidential candidate to offer to the national convention.
 Tn addition to selecting a successor to Colonel TomIinson, the committee will next have to solve the question of wheth- CT there shall be state convention to nominate delegates to the national con- vention or whether there shall be a pri- mary for the election of these delegates. The committee will thus determine the method to be employed in giving instruc- tions to the state delegation.
 Chairman Goodwin of the committee is expected to arrive in Birmingham on the noon train today from Montgomery. He will attend to the details preceding the meeting tomorrow, and will, in addition, confer with state political leaders as to the course the committee shall follow tomorrow MT. Goodwin will arrive si- simultaneously with many other leaders in Alabama politics. It is expected that Governor O'Neal will be up on the noon train from Montgomery, as we'll as other men prominent in state affairs. The meeting will probably att ract several members of the Congress, as that body will adjourn for the holidays soon. It is expected also that Senator John II. Bankhead and Senator Joseph F. John ston will be here today or early tomor row to confer with other leaders regard ing the work of the committee.
 One sure prophecy as to the work or the committee is that Congressman Os- car w. Underwood for President will be indorsed, and every effort of the state committee and the leaders will be ex- erted to send an enthusiastic and de- termined delegation to the national con- vention for the favorite son of Ala bama.
 The general opinion is that the com mittee work will be settled in a few hours after the meeting opens tomor row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
CABLE SLIPS FROM
 COUNTERWE|GHTS
Excitement in First Nation al Building Yesterday Be-
 cause of Elevator Mishap

Considerable excitement was caused yesterday afternoon in the First National bank building by the slipping of a cable from the counterweghts attached to Ele- the fifth floor to the spring bumpers just few feet below the ground floor No one was hurt, but several of the women passengers were badly frightened, and the only damage to the car besides that of the cable separation was the breaking of an electric light globe.
 The accident occurred about $40 o'clock. and as soon as it was learned that no one aboard was injured, the general excite ment became quieted. The negro boy op- erating the elevator estimated the number of passengers to be about IA, and the car did not stop after leaving the fifth fioor
 John Lewis, agent of the First National bank building, made the following state ment yesterday concerning the mshap:
 "A mistaken impression seems to exist with reference to the slight mishap to the elevator in the First National bank build ing. As a matter of fact, the trouble was not with the elevator proper but with the counterweight cable There are two sets of cables: Che set supports the elevator car and the other the counterweights The only purpose of these counterweghts is to equaljze the weight in order that a less consumption of current may be used. The little trouble was by the cable slip ping from the weights The weights fall ing made some noise and without investi- gating the matter some people thought the car had fallen The car was not run ming at full speed at the time and was not affected by the weights falling in any way, except that the release of the coun- terweights allowed the loaded car to sIId. slowly down tc the spring bumpers, caus- ing slight jar
 r pr. J. B. I,uckie, who was among those coming down in the car, said last night; "The car was crowded, there being fully IA men and women riding, and leaving the fifth floor, an attempt was made to stop at the fourth floor as a man called out fDown!' out the car didn't stop until # reached the bumpers. felt a slight jerk just as the effort was made to slow up at the fourth floor, but aside from the falling of the weights there was nothing else to indicate that anything was out of order. So far as l know, no one was injured.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19

Believing that the ends of justice could best be served by having the parties ''kisa and make up," Judge Abernethy adopted the mode of procedure in case yesterday, in which Alex Fletcher, dark "complected" son of Ethiopia, was charged with mistreating the wife of his bosom, who answered to the name of Minerva.
 The specific charge against Alex was that few mornings ago he asked luis wife to get up and cook his breakfast, request that the ebony goddess was somewhat slow to comply with, so to ac- celerate her movements he threw lighted lamp at her, which, needless to say, had the desired effect.
 Alex did not deny the charge. but plead in attenuation that he was a "hard work in nigger," and that he. had gone to work breakfastess on several occasions on ac- count of fondness of his wife for the arms of Morpheus. Den ergin, jedge, hit warn't regular lamp, hit war jest a lit le feller,' continued Alex, "an' dat ooman warn't hurt nohow, sides, jedge, we as deesided ter drap it"
 "Decided to drop it. queried the judge, drop what?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
c. B. POWELL CASE
 IS BEING HEARD
We'll Known Attorney of City Involved in Charges of Professional
 Irregularities

The disbarment proceedings against c. E Powell, one of the most widely known attorneys of the Birmingham bar, are being heard in the second division of the circuit court before Judge John C.. Pugh The proceedings were instituted by the Birmingham Bar association, which charges the defendant with profess siunal irregularities. Circuit Solicitor Joe R. Tate and E. N. Hamill are the prose- cutting attorneys. MT. Powell is repre- scnted by Felix Blackburn, John c. Car michael Stallings & Drennen and George Bondurant.
 The defense filed a motion to quash on the ground that the charges were not sworn to. which was being argued before the court at the time for adjournment '7 hearing will be resumed this morn Ing. '.il eIsHi lAEAilkId1l 1lN liU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
MAY YET HAVE COMPROMISE
 IN BELL TELEPHONE CASE

It is understood that the case of the state of Alabama against the Southern Bell Telephone company as to the increase of rates will be compromised. It was learned yesterday that theo attorneys for the Bell company and, Commissioner A
 o. Lane, who is acting as the representa- tive of the state in the matter, are nego- tiating with a view of settling the mat ter. It is said that Judge Lane will have a conference today with Gov. O'Neal, who as head of the state is a party to the case, and that if the governor agrees to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
FESTIVAL MEETING
 POSTPONED A DAY

The Birmingham music festival com mittee meeting which was to have been held yesterday at noon has been post poned It will probably be held today.
 President J. H. Holcombe said that he was in telegraphic correspondence with the manager of the Minneapolis orches- tra which seems to be about the only orchestra available for next spring. but that he would not have the necessary information upon which to proceed with festival arrangements before today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19

certain compromises that the rate case will be ended. It cannot be ascertained from an official source what are the grounds for the rumored compromise.
 Commissioner Lane said yesterday that he did not at this time care to make any statement as to the proposed conferences or whether the case was to be compro- missed through negotiations. He admitted, however, that certain conferences Were being held.
 Hugh Stokely, attorney for the Bell company, would not make any statement about the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
JUDGE WALKER
 HAS RECOVERED

Judge William A. Walker. who was operated upon for appendicitis few weeks ago, has recovered sufficiently to take his duties in the city court. He took up the docket of Judge Nesmith's court yesterday. who was in Montgomery on business. Judge Ferguson is sitting in the third division of the court. Judge Crow is presiding over the first division of the circuit court, hearing damage suit against the Frisco railway, Judge Pugh is engaged in the Powell case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Raids in CulIman

Cullman. December 1S.-(Special.)-Sh if c. c. Scheuing, in company with Dep uty Sheriff John Sparks, made a raid on couple of places in Cullman, where the sheriff had reason to believe that gambling was being done on a large scale Mir Scheuing failed to find any paraphernalia, but several arrests were made. and charges of gaming entered against the parties arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Building Permits

Building Inspector w. o. Mathews is- sued the following permits yesterday morning.:
 $950--.ro J. Fl. Perkins. for two one story frame buildings. in Aneysburg, Ensley.
 $S000--To J. H. Terrell, for three one story frame buildings on Gray street. in Fairview.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Council Will Meet

Robert w. Ewing, president of the Episcopal Sunday school council an nounces that the next general session of the council will be held in the Church of the Advent parish house, 2011 sixth avenue, at o'clock sharp, Tuesday evening, December 19, and will be of unusual interest to all Episco- paians and those interested in Sunday school work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
FRANK MILFORD
 HIT BY AUTOMOBILE

Frank Milford, youth about 10 years of age. was run over and seriously in Iured yesterday morning about 10 o'clock by an automobile near the home of his parents at 2S04 Avenue D. The owner of the machine is not known. The child was taken to an infirmary where he was given treatment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Disastrous Fire

Grand Rapids, Mich, December 17.-A three story manufacturing building fin which were located the Adjustable Table company and the White Steel Furniture company. was destroyed by fire today. The total loss is said to be $65.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were is- sued by the probate judge yesterday: Jack Dunn of Short Creek to Miss Bes- sic Blitchington.
 O. l.. Davis, Jr. of Trinidad, Col, "a Miss Sallie E. Evens.
 Jessie stringfellow of Yolandi to Miss Lille Burkett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
Rev. DeOvies To Lecture

At d special communication of King the Rev. Raimundo DeOvies will delrer the fellowcraft lecture This will be the last appearance of the popular Masonic lecturer before his departure, January 1, to take up his new duties at Greensboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-19
MAsoNIc NoTIcE

SPECIAL COMMUNICATION OF KING SOLOMON LODGE NO. 46O TUESDAY, DECEMBER I9. 7,30 F. M. WORK IN F. C. DEGREE AND LECTURE BY REV. R. DEOVIES. ALL FELLOW CRAFTS AND MASTER MASONS IN. WIPED.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-09-09

son was decided that he was not a
hold-over officer, and in view of the
fact that during the months of June,
July and August Mr.. Games was dis
charging, or attempting to discharge
some of the duties OF marshal and ac.
oepted as such, to a certain extent,
would advise that the salary of mar
shall for the period mentioned be paid
into court and that the right to it
be ltigated by the claimants. BY
taking this course Logan City will be
relieved from any liability and will
not be put to any expense.
Respectfully submitted,
HORACE G. NEBEkER.
City Attorney.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-09-09
A. c. COLLEGE
PREPARING FOR
FINE EXHIBIT
Continued from Page l.

the determination of the pest which
have been used in the past will be
demonstrated.
The various grains of Utah and
their relative values as drought re-
sisters and as food producers, will be
shown.
The department of mechanic arts
has always occupied prominent
place at the state fair and this year
will have on exhibit the work done
by students in the various depart
ments of the school, including exer-
cises in wood, iron, and steel.
There will be space given to plant
diseases; and to demonstrations of
the work of the school of Home Ec.
onomics, including samples of cook
ing, sewing, etc, done by students.
The sanitary and unsanitary home
will also be demonstrated.
The exhibit this year will be well
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-09-09
HaybaH Mercantile Company; Center Street. Lo6anN
6Eaesazz@EA

up to the standard set by previous ex-
hibits. The state fair has long since
taken its place as great education
al feature in Utah
A farmers correspondence school
has recently been established in Min
nesota with headquarters in Mime
apolis. This, so the circular reads, is
the only school in the world teach
ing farming by mail" 1t proposes to
take up such subjects as fruit cul
ture. vegetable gardening, soils and
farm crops, dry farming, farm engin-
eering, animal husbandry, poultry,
dairyirg and beet culture. The school
operates number of experimental
farms which are under the direct con
trol of its faculty The faculty is an
eminent one, including among others,
the following educators: l.. II. Bailey,
Dean of the College of Agriculture at
Cornell University; John A. Widtsoe,
President of the Utah Agricultural
College; Clifford Willis, who has
charge of soils and farm crops; J. ID.
Robins, animal husbandry; A. NJ.
Ten Eych and A. A. Brigham, poul-
try. In addition to these there are a
number of others of less prominence.
Professor Bailey has charge of fruit
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-09-09
CHINESE FOODS ADDS HORROR
TO FAMINE SITUATION
Country Overlooked for 600 Miles
Cities and Towns Submerged.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The enorm
ity and horror of the famine situation
confronting China, caused by the over
flow of the Yang Tsen river was Of
ficially reported to the state depart
ment by American Consul General
Wilder at Shanghai, and the question
OF rendering Red Cross assistance is
under consideration AS the amount al
the disposal of the American Red
Cross society fer this purpose is IN.
finitesimal when compared with the
proportions of the necessity, it is pos
sible that an appeal for additional
funds may be issued.
The entire territory between Han
kow and Shanghai, a distance of about
500 miles, has been overlooked, Mr.
Wilder declares. Cities and towns
are under water, many dwellings pc
/ ing entirely submerged. Because OF
the scarcity of rice and the destruc
ton of the fields, the cost of living
has risen to the highest point ever at
| tanned.
c. ID. Jameson, an American engin
eer, is now in China, at the expense
OF the American Red Cross, studying
means by which that country may sci
entifically control the raving waters
Of the stream.