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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
THE HARVESTER CO.
DEN|ESALL CHARGES.
Says Was No Unlawful Com
binatiOn = Government
Knew of Organization

st. Paul. August 1.-THE answer of
the International Harvester company to
the bin filed by the United States under
the sherman antitrust law was filed In
the United States district court at ST
Paul today
The answer denies specifically all
charges of restraint of trade. MONOPOLY
and unfair business practices, 1t al
leges that prior to the formation of the
company in 1902. the harvester business
had been conducted in a wasteful man
ner, detrimental alike TO manufacturers.
retail dealers and consumers that only
the two largest manufacturers had
profitable business. while the business
of others was decreasing and becom-
ing hazardous and Improbable. The
International Harvester company, 1t is
stated, was not an unlawful combina-
ton but new company formed. with
ample capital, In order TO secure large
economies in the agricultural imple-
ment business, by producing more
cheaply the raw materials. by enlarg
Ing facilities, and correcting wasteful
methods of distribution. by expanding
the foreign trade and by better or
ganized experimental and inspection de-
partments.
The companyis commercial power has
been used not only for the benefits of
its stockholders, but also for the benefit
of the farmers and dealers and it's en-
ployes; and the taking on of new lines
of manufacture, such as gasoline en-
gines, tractors, auto wagons, farm wa
gons. cream separators and manure
spreaders. has resulted in the business
as whole being conducted more eco
nomically and in fostering instead of
restraining trade, it Is asserted.
Any monopoly through patents is.de-
MED on the ground that the basic pat
ents on binders and mowers expired
prior TO 1902
As 20 binder Irvine, the answer as
serts that since the company was
formed, the wholesale price of sisal
Irvine has fallen from lie to Zee a
pound. and of manila Irvine from 1879 c
to &c a pound: further, that the COM
pany has expended more than 100000
in the effort to produce binder Irvine
from American grown flax, which. IL
successful. would have kept within the
United States $20,00o.00o now expended
annually for imported slsal and manila
fibres.
The answer insists that the United
States government, having had for 10
years full knowledge of the company's
organization and methods and their
beneficial effect upon the trade and
public, ought not. after thousands of
employees and others have made large
investments in its stock. be permitted
IN a court of equity to urge that the
corporation is Illegal and should be de-
stroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
ROBERT TAYLOR
WILL RECOVER
Stabbed Painter Improving
at Hospital-No Arrests
Made Yet

Robert L. Taylor, the painter who
was seriously injured in fight early
Sunday morning at 2017 Fifth avenue,
will recover. This was the statement
given out by DR.. Moreland the attend
ing physician, last night.
Although the police have definite in
formation as to the identity of the man
who stabbed Taylor in the upstairs
room at Stadt's place, they have been
unable to arrest him. According to
gathered by the detectives
working on the case, the man left Bir-
mingham late Sunday evening for
South Alabama 1t was rumored AT
headquarters last night that the knife
with which Taylor was stabbed had
been found by the police, and that It's
blade was four and half inches In
length and that II was still covered
with dried blood.
Henry Uhl the we'll known painter
and decorator and one of Birmingham 5
Oldest citizens, said yesterday that Rob-
bert l.. Taylor was not now employed
by him as painter and never had
been so far as he knew and that the re-
ports to that effect were mistake.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
LOCAL BOOSTERS
PAY VISIT TO COREY
Messrs Radcliffe, Warren, Luske,
Sparrow and Others Attend
Chamber of Commerce

A group of Birmingham Boosters
visited Corey last night and attended
the regular meeting of the Corey
Chamber OF Commerce. Among those
who went were C. w Booker. a staff
representative oN the Manufacturers
Record. who is in town; W. T Warren.
w. C. Radcliffe, secretary of tho Cham
Der of Commerce. John c. LuslSe of the
Jeminson Real Estate and Insurance
company, and John Sparrow. president
Of the Birmingham Ad Club
The. Corey Chamber of Commerce Is
an organization of about So members
and has been In existence but about one
month. Charles Nj, Powell is president,
and c. w. Roberts secretary. Many of
its members are also members of the
local chamber
The visitors from Birmingham were
royalty entertained. They were called
upon to make speeches but did not
take part In the meeting until the reg
ular business had been finished. Secs
rotary Radcliffe OF Birmin CHAM then
made short talk which was well re-
ceived. He spoke OF the civic beauty
of Birmingham ard the park move
ment here, but said that Birmingham
would have to spend millions before il
attained to the natural beauty of Corey.
President Sparrow of the Ad club spoke
on advertising lines. His remarks We're
received with enthusiasm. In his usual
breezy and attractive style he spoke
Of the business houses, the thrift and
the commercial side of Corey's life. Mr..
Warren talked of the architectural at
tainments of the Model City and what
IL meant for beauty and success. Mr..
Luske and others made short talks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
ADJUSTMENTS
The Orpheum

The Orpheum this week offers n
varied bill of vaudeville for the amuse-
ment loving people of Birmingham and
one that will give to all who are for
tunate enough to crowd within It's
doors this week a feeling that they
have seen the best vaudeville show in
many moons.
The Juggling Jokers, Fred and Annie
Pelot, give 10 minutes of ridiculous
fun and fancy juggling. The audience
is invited to join in tho fun with Mr.
Pelot by throwing apples at him, which
he sometimes catches on the end of
the fork he holds in his mouth. All
through the act pleases and was loud
ly applauded
AL Edwards, the black face musical
comedian, started off by cracking some
very aged jokes but he finished his act
strongly with clever playing of the
saxaphone and cornet.
The Top o. tn World Dancers, pre-
scented the ballet Kris Kringle's
Dream" with Harry Ali as tho pepper
mint kid, and Vivian Ford as the doll
princess. This is the act that all the
children of Birmingham should see. II
is just made to order for all the kiddies
The grown ups that filed the theatre
to overlooking last evening voted the
act the best ever. The girls of the
ballet are exceptionally clever dancers
and the act is very we'll dressed. Harry
Hewitt deserves mention for his good
work as the polar hear Paul Moulton
as the Jack In the-box pleased and the
work of Miss Ford and Mr.. Ali was all
that could be desired.
Norris Balloons, the Emperor and En-
PRESS. presented "A Monkey Romance.
These balloons went through a panto-
mime depicting love and marriage and
in between did some roller skating and
bicycle riding, had dinner and closed
the act by retiring TO sleep for the
night These balloons went through
their stunts with n, strings tied to
them to pull them around. 1t can be
said that this is one of the best edu-
Gated animal acts ever shown In Blr-
mingham.
The moving pictures were good. The
bill will be repeated daily beginning
2:30 p m. and and 8 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
SHOULD CONDEMN
UNJUST CRITICISM
Federal Grand Jury Aims at
Corner in Report to
Jones

Montgomery, August --(Special)-Alm-
ing ut former Gov. y. b. Conner, the fed
eral grand jury today reported that indis-
eliminate condemnation and unjust criti-
cism OF courts and judges, either for po-
lilical advantage or for personal ad-
sancement should be condemned by all
"thoughtful and conservative citizens
Ex-Governor Conner several weeks ago
seathingly arraigned Federal Judge
Thomas 6. Jones for his part in the rail-
Thomas G. Jones for his part in the rail-
road rate fight His attack was made
during an address before the Southern
university at Greensboro.
Judge Jones received the report with
out comment, and after thanking the
jtrymen for their elaboration released
them from duty. Judge Jones learned be-
fore the report was made that the jury
owuld defend the courts and Juries ana
would defend the courts and iuries and
Conner attack. He requested members OF
the Jury not to make the report too
strong. and prevented Former Governor
comer's name from being linked directly
with the criticism.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
ALL BIRMINGHAM
DAY At EAST LAKE
Hundreds of Prizes Offered
to Visitors Tomorrow
BIG AQUATIC EVENTS
Specially Big Time Is Promised Boys
and Girls-Handsome Diamond
Ring Will Be One of
the Prizes
BIG AQUATIC EVENTS

Tomorrow Is "All Birmingham Day.
the greatest picnic day Of the season at
East Lake Park and for its observance
and celebration the mana cement has
planned a most elaborate and varied pro-
gramme, which will take up every min
ute of the day and keep the crowds Of
merry-maSers on the go all the while,
embracing as 1t does events that are new
and most Interesting to the young and
the old alike. ''All Birmingham Day. is
an annual event at East Lake and this
year those in charge promise that it will
be bigger and better than ever
The greatest part of the days pro-
grainme from the standpoint of the
youngster VIII be the monster egg hunt,
in which there will be given to the girls
and boys playthings and toys by the hum
dreds. In this all the kids will be lined
up and at the word "go" viii make a
dash for the cardboard eggs that viii be
strewn on the lawn; each egg will con-
tain a numbered ticket emitting the
holder to toy of some description. Every
child finding an egg gets toy and these
toys range all the way from a baseball
to velocipede for the boys and from a
doll Or doll buggy to a story book or q
tea set for the girls.
Physical Director Nespor of the Bir-
mingham Athletic club has arranged a
most interesting track and aquatic meet
in which the best local athletes will COM
pete, under the sanction of the A. A. L.,
for honors in swimming and foot races
as well as fancy and plunge diving. Each
of these events will carry handsome
prizes. Entrants are confined to regis
tered athletes.
A number of prize winning contests
will be held that are open to the public.
Among these are the skating race ard
the prize waltz. The swiftest skater will
receive d fine pair of skates while the
best lady and gentleman waltzer will be
given beautiful cluster ring and scarf
pin.
The grand prize of the day. the award
ing of when will be the most interest
ing event of the whole day, viii be a
magnificent one karat solitaire diamond
ring. This ring will be given TO some one
on the ground at the time the award
is made. Tickets emitting the holder to
share in this are being given free at tho
various concessions at the park and to
those who visit the Nsudette theatre
A big barbecue will he another popular
feature of the DAY and will save many
the trouble and expense of preparing the
picnic baskets. At the close of the days
fun great display of fireworks will be
shown ana tor this the promise is made
that 1t will surpass in every way all the
past efforts in pyrotechnics at East Lake
park.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
PASTORS |NDORSE
HOSPITAL ANNEX ANNEX
Committee Tells of Crowded
Conditions of Institution
at Present Time

The Hillman hospital annex portion Of
the Jefferson sl,1oa,oOO bond issue to be
voted upon next Monday was enthusiasts
tically indorsed yesterday morning at
the regular meeting of the Birming ham
Pastors union held in the First Metho-
dist church.
A committee composed of DR.. f. z.
Hogan. DR.. Lewis Morris. J. II. f. Nose
ley and r. f. Johnston appeared before
the pastors In the interests of the ctl-
zens and physicians of the county who
are Interested in the hospital and urged
the pastors to indorse 1t. Speeches were
made by Mr.. Johnston, DR.. Morris, DR..
If0ngan and Mr.. Moseley and others.
They described the crowded condition of
the institution, where, they said. boys
we're sometimes compelled to occupy the
same bed with a grown man in both the
white and negro wards; told of'the i'm
possibility of properly taking care OF
contagious cases, and the difficulty some
times In even keeping the races separated
in the hospital They described patients
drying beside patients who were only
slightly i'll and in full view of the &C.
cupants Of the whole ward.
Dr. A. u. Jackson, DR.. l. D. Steele and
Dr. Preston Blake and other pastors fol-
too strongly ndorse the recommended tons
Of the committee. The following resolu-
lions were then adopted:
Resolved, That we. as pastors coming
daily In contact with the sick and poor
OF the county, hereby indorse the move
ment to issue 100000 of bonds for the
enlargement and Improvement of the Hill
man hospital.
Second. That on next Sunday every
pastor In the county be requested to
present this cause to the people as fully
as possible.
Third That a committee composed
OF Revs. Branscomb, Moore Steele. Blake
and Dickinson be appointed to present
this issue to the people"
In addition to this action the union
listened to an address by the Rev. I. D.
steele on THE Proper Observance Of the
Sabbath" Resolutions were passed re-
GREETING the departure from the city OF
the Rev A. r. Moore, who has been
pastor Of the First Christian church. and
a short talk by Mary Freeman. negro
woman. on conditions among the negro
school girls of the city was heard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
DEFENSE RESTS
IN BARROW TRIAL
Final Arguments Expected
to Start Next
Friday

Los Angeles, Cal, August 5.-Clar-
ence S. Darrow's defense of the accusa-
ton of jury bribery virtually ended
today. Nearly the entire day was con-
sumed by cross examination concern,
ing conversations between barrow and
John Harrington, arranged by the lat
ter at the instigation of Federal Pros
ecutor Oscar Lawler, according to Har-
rington. and recorded by means of a
secret mechanical device.
Judge Hutton ruled at the beginning
of today's session that the defendant
could be examined as to the CONVERSE
lions and excerpts from the transcript
were read in the form of impeaching
questions. barrow has been on the
witness stand six days.
At the conclusion of the cross ex-
animation Attorney Rogers of the de-
Tense conducted a brief redirect ex-
animation which was concluded with
something like an open FORUM Oar
row answering questions of jurors, Dis
trict Attorney Fredericks. Ford and
Rogers. Four of the Jurors Joined in
the quizzing which covered a wide
scope, some of the questions concern
ing phases of the cast almost forgot
ten.
barrow had one surprise for the
prosecution. He explained that Har-
rington had asked him for money at
each conversation and at the last one
he had asked for $4,000. The next day
barrow said he telephoned to Harring
ton when four others were listening on
connected telephones and told him:
John, you are witness before the
grand Jury and / am under indict-
ment, so / can't have any financial
transactions with YOU.
This, he said, ended all relations with
Harrington.
new phase of the peace negotia-
lions which ended with the Mcnamara
brothers pleas of guilty was brought
out by Juror Coppeck. who asked what
agreement had been as to other prose-
cutions barrow said the district at
torney had promised to drop the pros
ecutions of Captain and Schmidt, the
men accused of having helped J. 3.
Mcnamara dynamite the Times build
ing.
MIR Frederick told Mr.. Davis said
barrow, that 'Schmitty' was a reck-
less kind of a fellow, and II he turned
up in LOS Angeles he would arrest
him and place him on trial but no eff
forts would be made to catch him. II
he or Captain ever came to trial they
would get away with a term of years.
The district attorney also said the
search for them had been called off"
The prosecution had requested the
presence of Lincoln Steffens for fur
Their cross examination, but as the
writer was not present an adjournment
until tomorrow was taken.
The prosecution is expected to be-
gin its rebuttal tomorrow and accord :
ing to District Attorney Fredericks 1t
will be concluded in less than three
days. This would mean the beginning
of final arguments by next Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
The Majestic

The vaudeville goers OF Birmingham
are In for a royal treat this week al
the Majestic which is showing one OF
the most merltorious vaudeville bills
ever seen in this city.
Reed Brothers,, one of which is a
very clever comedian, do some classy
stunts on the horizontal bars. Both are
finished athletes and their act is mark ed
with smoothness. The act was well
applauded by the large audience last
evening.
Howell and Scott, "The Imperial
Tramps," offer a 20 minute scream in
their version of the American tramp.
The act meets the approval of the
audience with its clean and clever fun
making
Barbour and Lynn. the two Royal
Rubes,' are exceptionally clever with
their line of patter and singing Mr..
Barbour is some rube" and wrings out
sweet music from violin made out of
a cigar box Miss Lynn appears quite
fetching in her domino costume and
does very neat dance.
Balley's great troupe of dog actors Is
a pleasant surprise. These dogs have
reached such a stage Of intelligence
that one can hardly believe they arc
not blessed with a human brain.
The "star" act this week Is Paris by
Night" Partisan pantomime which Is
artistically acted by a large company
of clever pantomimists who. by their
all around good work, aroused the audi
enee to Continued applause as the
pantomime was slowly revealed Al
the climax the act closes with the
madly swirling, dancing cadets and CO.
quotes and as the curtain descends on
this scene of terpsichorean art one
feels that the hearty applause mani
Tested by the entire house Is fully de-
served. Monster Mollasso. who Is the
guiding genius of this French panto~
mime, deserves especial mention for
his clever chara cterization Of the
drunken gendarme. 1t certainly appears
as if Monsieur Mollasso has very few
bones in his elastic body, for he falls
on the back of his neck and other
parts of his anatomy with utter reck =
lessness and seemingly he enjoys his
hard work as much as the audience.
II Is announced by the management
of the Majestic that Monsieur Mollasso
will change character every day. Dur
ing the course OF the week he will act
every male part of the pantomime.
This weeks bill will be repeated every
afternoon and evening. Afternoon per-
formances at 2:30 o'clock. evening per-
formances at 1890 and o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
MANY COUNTY EXHIBITS TO
BE MADE AT STATE FAIR

County exhibits at the Alabama state
Fair this year viii be conducted on n
larger scale than in any preceding fair.
Already 12 counties have been entered by
their respective exhibitors and more space
than was used by them last year has been
reserved.
The increase in Specializing has caused
somewhat of a panic in the offices of the
State Fair association and steps are now
being taken to enlarge the present quar-
ters for agricultural exhibits IN order to
accommodate the many and larger ones
that are coming in.
Not only have the counties been re-
serving space right along but the in
dlvidual exhibitors are on the forward
move The fever for this class OF EXHIBITS
is spreading and most of 1t is spreading
toward the Alabama state fair.
The jefferson county exhibit this year
will be fostered by J. S. Montgomery
OF Birmingham. the Shelby county exhibit
will be made by c. II. Frye OF Calera;
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
MERCHANTS MEET
At COLUMBUS, GA.
Nearly a Thousand From
Chattahoochee Valley At
tending Convention

Columbus. Ca, August 5.--tSpecial.)-
Between 500 and 1000 delegates. are here
from southeast Alabama. southwest Geor-
gia and western Florida to attend the
third annual convention of the merchants
of the Chattahoochee valley. Business
sessions were held in the forenoon in the
courthouse President Metnvin OF the
board of trade; Mayor Chappell and Judge
A. w. Cozart, delivered speeches of
welcome and feIicitations. Judge j. j.
Dunkin of Buena Vista responded to these
addresses on behalf of the visitors.
During the afternoon the visitors visited
many industrial plants and points OF in
terest, later attending the baseball! game
between Columbus and Savannah. To-
night they were guests of the city at the
various theatres here.
At wildwood park tomorrow at noon
there will be an old-fasnion barbecue for
the visitors. Other forms of amusement
and entertainment also viii be provided
The convention ends tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
FORT DEPOSIT NEWS

Fort Deposit, August Especial. 1.-THE
recent rains which fell here were very
acceptable among the farmers and truck
growers as it came i'm the nick Of time
to save most of the vegetables and late
corn.
The big plant on Jones street known
as the Planters Gin and Oil company Is
about completed with the exception of
the big boilers, which are expected to
arrive at an early date. This plant is
owned exclusively by the farmers Of
Lowndes county and is one OF the larg-
est in the state.
Many new residences are being erected
in Fort Deposit which will fill a long
Iielt want. Among those who are building
handsome homes are Dr. w. H. Golson,
John Bragg Burs, j. r. Holmes, W. G.
Forehand and A. ]. Black.
big reception was rendered the
icwndes Rifles, Company D, which ar
ri--ed yesterday afternoon. This COM
pany Includes about rs young men OF
Lowndes county. commanded by Capt. G.
Nj. Davis. and Is considered second to
nene in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-06
AWARD $500 IN
NIGHT RIDER CASE

Nashville. August 5.-The damage suit
in the federal court of T. e. Menees, now
a citizen of Missouri, against number
of citizens of Montgomery and Robertson
counties, growing out of the blowing up
of a threshing machine during the night
rider troubles in the dark tobacco dis
trlct was settled today on basis of $3.50
and costs
The jury trying the case returned q
verdict some time ago for $4,000, which
the court considered excessive.