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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Suits Filed

Mrs J. H. Puckett has entered suit in the circuit court against the w M. Ma lone Realty company, claiming s25,V0 damages for alleged personal injuries sus- tained by being thrown from horse and buggy belonging to and driven by an agent of the realty company.
 C. P. McCurry has sued the Commercial State bank in the city court claiming s100oo damages for an alleged failure to honor plaintiffs check.
 Will Johnson has filed suit against J. W. Mcqueen claiming 5000 for alleged personal injuries. The plaintiff alleges that he was knocked down and run over by an automobile belonging to defendant.
 Salie Mae Jeter has entered suit against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company claiming s5000 damages, al- leging she was carried beyond her destina- tion while riding as a passenger on the South Ensley car line.
 Will Johnson has sued the Central of Georgia Railway company claiming S10,0s damages for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
The Business Mems League Closes Contract for Giant
 Affair Next Month
AUTO SHOW WILL BE
 IMPORTANT FEATURE
Manager Berger Says Birmingham Meet Will Be by Far the Great est Ever Held in
 the South

The germ of enterprise in connection with the great aviation meet-automobile show and races, which had it's birth the first of the week, when a group of loyal Birmingham boosters literally took 1heir coats off and started a relentless cam palsn in pursuit of the elusive dollars which were to total the $10,000 worth of advance tickets, which are to be distrib- uted 10 out-of-town patrons of local mer- chants, has now done its work.
 The Business Mems league, through the directors of that enterprising body of gentlemen. has risen to the great oppor- tGnity for advertising the Magic City of the South and closed a contract with the Berger Aviation company for the unique aviation meet-automobile show and races. which guarantees the Berger Aviation company s10000, although the meet will cost over s25,o00 and it is now up to the Business Mems league to get the balance of the money.
 These gentlemen of the league are thus showing a civic pride in the worldwide exploitation of Birmingham, which places them in the first rank of the exalted CT der of Boosters, and the Business Mems league will keep up an active campaign to complete the sale of the advance tick cts, which is now happily nearing sue cessful close
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
RUMOREDPU PULLMAN GAR COMPANY WILL BUILD SHOPS HERE Plans Abandoned in 1907 May Be Carried
 Out Now WOULD AMOUNT TO $1, 100000 Stated Unofficially That Representa- lives of Company Will Be Here
 Before April 1 to
 Inspect Sites

To inspect a site for shops which are to be located here. it is generally un- derstood in local industrial circles that agents of the Pullman Car company wlil he in Birmingham between now and April l. It is stated that the company plans to construct shops in the south- east and that options have been secured in this district on ground said to De very desirable for the service intended by the Pullman company. The shops 1T erected, will represent an investment or at least s1 ,O00, ,000 and perhaps more.
 For obvious reasons the local men in touch with the rumored new industry cannot at this time give out any details of the proposed Pullman shops location, However there Is said to be no doubt hut what the shops will certainly De erected here.
 The company sent men here, 1t will be recalled, in the summer of 1907 to out line plans for shops in this district. Al that time options were secured on some- thing over 300 acres of ground near Boyles. Plans were well under way for the location of the plant Finally when the panic of that year gripped the coun- try and prohibition was voted in here, the Pullman company withdrew their plans.
 It Is stated now that the company has again decided to construct a series of shops in this district where raw ma terials may be procured cheaply and where conditions are favorable: It Is stated that the engineers of the com pany and others interested are now en- gagged in selecting a site in the south- east and that so far Birmingham has presented more favorable conditions than any other place.
 The Pullman company now operates shops at Pullman, H., St. Louis, Buffalo, Ludlow, Ky, Wilmington. Del, and Red mond, Cal The only section without Pullman shops Is the southeast. The nearest point Is Ludlow, Ky, which Is only three miles from Cincinnati and over 300 miles from this city In order to repair the Pullman sleepers all dam aged cars are sent to that place from this territory It is said the company desires to place shops in a central posi- ton where the haul will not be so long as to Ludlow and not so costly and where new cars may also be built.
 The company recognizes the growing importance of the south as a railroad center and as demands are being made daily by the railroads for better and more equipment the Pullman company is pressed for sufficient output and shop capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
F. H. COAPMAN AND :
 GULF HERE TODAY
Southern Officials to Inspect District-RumOrs of Im-
 prOvements Heard

For the purpose of looking over the local traffic and transportation situation E. II. Coapman, vice president and gen. era manager and J. M. Culp, vice pres ident, of the Southern Railway com pany, will arrive in Birmingham this morning The officials are scheduled to come from the Mobile division, which they have been inspecting for the past few days. They were accompanied on the Southern lines by l.. Sevier general agent.
 The officials while here will inspect the mine conditions and the general indus trial outlook. They will be in conference with industrial men here and will be en- tertained informally.
 The Southern railway, 1t Is understood, is preparing some extensive improyee ments in the south The inspection to- day may be forerunner of the rumored Improvements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
DETERMINED THAT
 SETTING MUST STOP

The city health department is deter mined to put stop to the practice of promiscuous "spitting in public places of the city. The sidewalks are included and yesterday morning four men were fined $l each by Judge Black for spit ting on the sidewalks in the business part of the city.
 The special officers detailed to ride the street cars are still at work. but owing to the fact that the windows of the cars were open almost all of the day no ar rests were made yesterday. One of the officers will ride the late cars during the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21

by Chairman Rufe Hutchins were to tho effect that the state was almost solid for Congressman Underwood It Is said that Alabama's favorite son will not have any great difficulty in being indorsed by Geor- gia.
 It was announced from Atlanta last night that nine congressman out of the to- tai of eleven in that state were for Con- gressman Underwood and had so Rn- nouneed in their districts. That Is ex- pected to have great weight in the pri- mary 10 take place next month";
 Mr. Turner will remain in Georgia sev- eral days assisting the Underwood sup porters of that city to get affairs shaped up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
RICHARDSON AT
 SOUTHLAND TODAY

Courtland, March 20.-(Special.)-- Judge William Richardson will address the voters of Lawrence county at Courtland tomorrow in the interest of his race against Capt Sam Blackwell for Congress from this district. Judge Richardson spoke at Moulton Saturday and report has 1t that he and Jourd White, editor of the Moulton Adver- tiser came to warm words. Editor White has supported Judge Richardson for number of years, but in this race is giving his influence to Captain Blackwell,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
How to Avoid
 Doctor Bills
(Health Notes.)

(Health Notes.)
 .'PracticalIy all sickness can be traced to impurities in the blood which accumulate during the winter months. If old and young alike would. follow the old time policy of taking a good bl Sod tonic each spring. there would be much less fever and sickness and. as a result, big saving of doctor bills.
 ''The best blood purifying tonic known can he made at home at little expense by dissolving in 1a pint alco- hol F cup sugar and one ounce kar- dene, then adding hot water to make a quart. This makes enough for a whole family and tablespoonful taken before meals soon makes the blood pure and red, removing quickly all pimples, sallowness and lack of ap- petite Ii is very strengthening to a tired worn out system, and gives one . world of energy and good health"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the probate office showing the follow ing transfers of real estate, the consd- eration being 5000 or more:
 slOo0-F. A. Kochelhoffer to John A. Win ter, lot 6 in block ? according to the sur vey of Brighton.
 s40oO-The Marbury Lumber company tc Terence Mackin. lots 1. ?. and in block 2sc according to the survey of the city s75Go-Henry c. Weller and T. W.sWeller to w. T. Hill, lots 13, H. 15 and 16 in block 3, according to the survey of Pitts- ! burg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Marriage License

The following marriage license was is- sued at the probate office yesterday: w E.. Newell of Birmingham to Miss Essie Nance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Monthly Meeting of Baraca Union

The Birmingham Baraca union will hold It's regular monthly meeting tonight witu the Ruhama Baraca class at East Lake. An address will be delivered by w. K. Holiday on "The Ideal and the Practi- cal" All are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21

HOUSE CLEANING HINT Fresben up those shabby stairs and floors with Acme Quality Paint or Fin ish. Acme Quality Paint Store, 2Ol5 Sd avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21

Evidence last night in the hands of the officers procured by Policeman ! T. Moser, indicated that a strong case Is being woven around Teck A Duncan, who was arrested by Policemen Moser and Bagley and Detectives Cole and Goldstein yesterday. charged with the killing of Felix J. Ellard at Lewisburg Monday afternoon.
 | Deputy Sheriff Walter Metcalfe yes terday arrested I. F. Coker of Lewis burg. charged also with the killing, and placed him in the county jail yesterday afternoon about o'clock.
 Hubert l. Arnold was the third man arrested in connection with the case. He was located in the negro settlement known as Buzzard's Roost last night by Detectives Cole and Goldstein and Po- licemen Wyatt and Cole. He was trans ferred at once to the county jail.
 Just after the news of the killing reached the city Monday afternoon Po- licemen Moser and Bagley were detailed by Chief of Poliece George H. Bodeker to keep a lookout in the city in connee- ton with the case. Tuesday morning g Policemen Moser. then ,n plain clothes, was with B. W. Puckett. Jr., at the county courthouse when they. by chance, overheard a conversation which was going on near them.
 It happened that the men between whom the conversation was going on were close friends of Duncan and they were discussing the case It was the subject of their discussion and his keen interest in the case which induced Po- | llceman Moser to listen 70 tho conversa- tion. Policeman Moser states that one | of the men said to the other in an un- dertone: T believe I know who killed Ellard. but take it from me- I am going to keep my mouth shu, about it." The other man then is said to have stated that he also believed that he knew the slayer of Ellard but that he, too, thought it advisable tt Keep his mouth shut about it. Followed the Men
 The conversation drifted in such a channel that Policemaa Moser was con- strained to believe that the men were talking haphazard but really knew what they were talking about. Shortly they | left the place where they had been standing and Policeman Moser. leaving MT. Puckett, followed them until they
 
 seemed to know more about it. The of l ficer knew the man and accosting him. | began a conversation with him. The | talk of the men drifted to the murder, of course. and then Policeman Moser put the question "Who killed Ellard?" point blank to the man. At first he would not tell, but Policeman Moser stayed with the man for fully three hours. He tinall y drew from him. under the strictest con- l fdence not to divulge his name, the ac- cusation of Teck Duncan of killing Fe- l lx Ellard. But can you you substan- tiate this?" interposed the officer. The man by this time was becoming seri- ously interested in the case and stated emphatically that he could and forth with gave Policeman Moser the names | of 12 or 14 witnesses who would sub : stantiate the story which he was pre- pairing to unfold to the officer.
 Threatened to Kill Ellard The man told Policeman Moser that on | Saturday before the murder, Teck Duncan had threatened to kill Ellard, stating that
 Ellard had threatened his CDuncan's) life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21

The fertilizer sales in Albertville and surrounding towns have been enor- nous this week, and the towns are crowded with wagons hauling the fer tilizer out. All the farmers are talk ing advantage of the pretty weather and making preparations for this years crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
WORK IS BEGUN ON
 DISTRICT SCHOOL
S3O,OOO Structure Will Re- place Agricultural School
 Burned at Albertville

Albertville, March 2o.-(Special)-- President E. A. Miller of the Seventh District Agricultural school has re- turned from Birmingham, where he has been on business connected with the rebuilding of the school, and states that construction will start this week. The contract has been awarded to Ager & Cline of Birmingham, and the building will represent an expenditure of sSO.OOo.
 The contractors have large force of men here now making preliminary ar arrangements for the actual construction 10 start The old building burned on the night of January 12 last and the state has appropriated s19,O0o for the new building, and the citizens of AL bertvllle and community and the alumnae have subscribed the remain ing $l1,0O0.
 According to contract the new build ing will be completed by August 15 and will be steam heated and have every every modern convenience. It will also be the largest building in Mar shall county when completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Opportunity for Publicity

Birmingham will receve from the com ing meet publicity which she has never received before. Not only will the news papers throughout the United States print various news of the spectacular and unusual features of the meet, but he leading magazines are to be supplied with very striking photographs of various incidents in connection with it. The coun- try newspapers far and near are being used liberally preliminary to the meet, and tain stories of the premier attractions which will be reproduced also in the old world, in France and England. and where aeronautical events are regarded as the ivest topics of the day All this means for Birmingham a worldwide publicity which money could not buy.
 The directors of the Business Men $ leauge, the business men, and other Bir mingham boosters have come to a reali- zation of this and acted accordingly. From now on, the progress of the big meet will be rapid. J. s. Berger, man. ager of the Berger Aviation company to show his appreciation of local business enterprises, has purchased fine Great Southern five passenger touring car of a Birmingham firm and will use this car, made in Birmingham and bearing the Blr- mingham stamp of enterprise and eff ciency to help advertise the big meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-21
Programme for Races

The classy programme of the automo- bile races and the motorcycle races has been arranged, and will be published in few days, as the sanction has been re- oeived from the American Automobile as- sociation in New York. Unquestionably il is one of the best ever offered to public in the United States, barring none. The Birmingham gentlemen who had a hand in the arrangement of the programme, namely Judge Dan Green, Bob Stubbs
 E w Brownell, Eugene F. Enslen, were careful to assure this. They took into consideration every angle for the pleasure and interest of the great crowd which will be attracted here. Each day there will be novelties and intermssions SC that every body can inspect and view the handsome aggregation of automobiles that the local dealers are going to bring here for the automobile show. Each day there ar. to be fine motorcycle races as well.
 From present indications there will be at least eight of the most noted aviators in the world here to participate in the aerial evolutions which will take place at the same time the exciting automobile races are going on over the one mile track at the Alabama State Fair grounds
 MT, Berger the past two days has en gagged one more additional aviator, whose name is famous for acting as pilot fol the first man to make a parachute drol from aeroplane, and the contract is such that this aviator, competing witt the other aviators in the company, vii
 make some of the aerial events of z competitive character that will excite tho keenest interest. This aviator, whose name and record are to be announced later, is to receive a big bonus for sur
 passing the aerial achievements of tn, other men. This will excite a friendly | rivalry amongst the aviators and will giv, the crowds big value for their money.
 With all these meritorious features as
 sured. argue local boosters, there should be no laggards in the work of disposne of the now remaining few thousand dol
 lars worth of advance tickets. which ar, to b. given away free to out of town pa, irons of local business enterprises.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-01-12
TROT
RAISES PROTEST
LADIES TAKE EXCEPTIONS TO
REPORT OF JACKSON DAY
BALL.

NASHVILLE, Jan. members of
the Ladies' Hermitage Association
took exceptions Wednesday to news
paper reports with reference to the
Turkey Trot" and Grizzly Bear"
dances at the Hermitage Hotel on the
night of the Jackson Day ball and dis
claimed any responsibility for any
such dancing, showing that the for
NAL program for the ball did not con-
tain these dances, and that the asso-
station had nothing to do with what
might have taken place after the reg
ular program had been completed, and
by others than those invited to the
function.
Manager Hugh F. Calvin, of the
Hermitage Hotel, stated Wednesday
that he had decided to bar from the
Hermitage ball room the Turkey
Trot" and Grizzly Bear" dance in
the future.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-01-12
OCEAN FREIGHT = !
RATES ADVANCED
SHIPPERS PAYING PREMIUMS
FOR CARGO SPACE.
RECENTLY.

NEW YORK Jan. 11.-Ocean
freight rates here have advanced by
leaps and bounds within the last few
months and since the new year be-
gan have reached a point which has
not been experience by shipping men
for ten years. Meanwhile available
cargo space is limited and premiums
are being paid by belated shippers for
quick accommodations. The advanc-
es run through thewhole range of
commodities and affect all of the At
lantic and gulf ports.
1t is only two years since shippers
had the transportation lines at their
mercy. Several Of the big Atlantic
lines he'd to reduce their dividends,
and tramp steamers were laid up by
hundreds, but now the rush of ex-
ports has brought about conditions
not witnessed since the boom after
the Spanish American war, and pros
poets, shipping men say, are that the
heavy demand for accommodations
will continue right through the
spring.
According to transportation men,
worldwide changes from normal con-
ditions iT agriculture are responsible
for the heavy demand for ocean car
riers. The drouth in Europe has call
ed for heavy shipments of foodstuffs
and fodder. The record breaking cot
ton crop is also factor, and apples
are said to be crossing the Atlantic
at rate never before equalled. The
potato famine here has stimulated i'm
ports.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1912-01-12
DRAINAGE WILL
BE DISCUSSED
AN EXPERT TO ADDRESS THE
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL
CONGRESS.

Special to The Herald
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. H.
The owners of wet lands are interest.
ed In the fact that A. w. McKeand
secretary Of the chamber of com
merce of Charleston, S. c., and for.
merly secretary of the chamber of
commerce of Oklahoma City, was in
Washington today, and after a
lengthy discussion with Managing Di-
rector Dave, of the Southern Com
mercial Congress, consented to pre-
side ofev drainage conference in
Nashville during the sessions OF the
Southern Commercial Congress April
$40. Mr.. McKeand and members of
the Charleston chamber of commerce
have put into operation methods of
draining and selling wet lands around
Charleston.
This conference Will include as far
as possible, the owners of wet lands
in the South, engineers and State Of
ficials. The questions before the con-
ference are as to wether the South
desires anything more than a federal
survey of wet lands, or whether the
South desires federal cooperation in
the expenditures necessary to reclaim
wet lands
The special value of this confer
enee to all owners of wet lands rests
upon the fact that the National Drain
age Congress meets in New Orleans
April 1913, and it is essential that
the attitude and wishes of the South
ern states should be clearly defined
prior to the National Drainage Con-
gress. The stake of the South in the
whole subject is vastly greater than
the stake OF the other portions of the
United States; for out of seventy-nine
million acres of swamp and overflow
lands in the nation, ffty-eight and
half million acres are in the Southern
States.