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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
BANKS WILL KEEP
 OPEN ON SATURDAY
Tomorrow Is Columbus Day-Local Societies Will Observe the
 Anniversary on Sunday

Tomorrow, October P, being Columbus day, is a legal holiday in Alabama. but the Birmingham Clearing House associa- ton, at a meeting held yesterday after noon, decided that for the banks to close on Saturday would be great hardship on many people, and that while the day would be technically observed the doors of the banks would be open for the trans action of business.
 Birmingham Council No. 635, Knights of Columbus, which celebrated October 12 last year, decided at a meeting last Mon day night that as the Columbus anni- versary fell this year on Saturday the order would not be able to hold exer- cises on that day. But it was agreed that a fitting way for commemorating Columbus would be for the members in dividually to receive holy communion in their respective parishes.
 The Italian societies will observe Co., lunibus day with reunion on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
AT THE HOTELS

V. W. Housmer of Tuscaloosa, w. T. Hand of Jemison and w H. McNeil of Ragland are stopping at the Metropolitan.
 J. H. Cowles of Franklin, w. c. Stokes of Montgomery and F. A. Eldridge of Detroit Mich, are registered at the Nor ris.
 N. P. Morrison of Florence, A. G. Randall of Sumtervile and M. c. Crutch- field of Anniston are at the Florence.
 J. C. Johnson of Montgomery, W. G.. Overton, Jr., Mobile, and F. W. Graham of Goodwater are stopping at the Bir- mingham
 S. J. Stevenson of Atlanta, Ga, c. D. Clarke of Gadsden and w. F. Archer of Sheffield are registered at the Hillman.
 J. T. Jones of Memphis, Tenn, H. P Gibson of Corona and Dr. Thomas Jack son of Talladega are stopping at the Elm pire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
EDUCATIONAL WORK
 AT LOCAL Y. M. C. A.

Last night at 6:15 in the association cafeteria A. l.. Turner, the educational secretary of the Young Mems Christian association. entertained at dinner a number of men who will be associated with him in the educational work.
 Men have already begun to enroll and the regular classes will start next week. This evening will be special advance enrolment night when Mir. Turner will be in his office on the fourth floor and will be glad to meet any men or boys who would like to talk over plans for their study or make any inquiry in regard to the work
 Among the men attending the dinner were the following: J. C. Blackwell. D. EG. Chase. E. crompton Harris. Esq, C. C. Howorth, H. F. James. c. A. Sickle and E. B. yanKeuren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the office of the probate clerk show ing the following transfers of real estate, the consideration being 5000 or more:
 0O0-Birmingham Realty company to J. E. Penney, lots 12 and 1S in block 142, according to the plans and surveys of the Elyton Land company.
 s60O0--G Godfrey Goldman to w. M. Hoke, part of lot 5 in block 8, according to the plans and surveys of the Eyton Land company.
 s1950--S. R. Hart and wife to Salle A. Streit, part of lot 6 in block 722, accord ing to the plans and surveys of the city of Birmingham.
 $l0o0-N. o. Tyler to F. B. Wilhite. lot 1T in block s, according to the plans and surveys of the West End Land and Im- provement company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
NESM|TH ID HEAR ARGUMENTS ON THE LANE CUSTER TODAY H. c. Wilkerson Seeks to De- prive Him of Place as
 Commissioner PROMINENT LAWYERS
 WILL ACT FOR LANE Case Will Be Called at 10 O'Clock and Will Be Argued and Sub-
 mitted to Court on Its Merits

The proceedings recently instituted by Horace C. wilkerson of woodlawn seeking to oust Judge A. o. Lane from the office of city commissioner will come up for hearing before Judge c. c. Nesmith of the city court at 10 o'clock this morning.
 MT. Wilkerson questioned Judge Lanes right to hold the office of com missioner on the ground that at the time of his appointment he resigned the office of judge of the circuit court to accept and that the state consti- tuition provides that a circuit judge cannot be elected to another office dur ing the term for which he was elected to the circuit bench except judicial office.
 When the proceedings were insti- tuted by Mr. Wilkerson number of the most prominent attorneys in Bir- mingham volunteered their services to Judge Lane to conduct his case. The pleadings were accordingly signed by the following: Cabaniss & Bowie, Frank S. White & Sons, Sterling A. Wood, J. J. Mitchell, A. Leo Oberdorfer and Romaine Boyd.
 It is understood that MT. Wilkerson will conduct and argue his own case.
 While no definite statement has been made 1t is understood that the attor- neys for Judge Lane will argue the case and submit 1t on its merits They will specially emphasize two points.
 The first is that under the act ap- pointing him and by the express word ing of the act, he is a judicial of- flcer as head of the judicial department of the city of Birmingham If this Is true it will then be contended that he is entitled to hold his place.
 Another point to be made is that his office is a municipal and not a state office and if so he is entitled to hold his place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
THE NUMIsMATIC COLLECTION
Zerbe Addresses High School-Crowd
 Visits Bank

Farran Zerbes celebrated collection of the money of the world" on ex- hibition at. the First National bank was inspected by large crowd yes terday and when the doors were opened at p. m many persons were in line waiting to pass in. The even ing exhibition lasted from : to 9 and was especially for the benefit of those persons who have not been able to call during the daytime. The collcc tion will be on exhibition the re- mainder of the week between the hours of a. m. and D. m.
 Mir Zerbe delivered an address at. the high school yesterday forenoon on money--the history of coins and currency, and some of the curious things relating to the money of Eu- rope and America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate clerk:
 c. D. Dunlap of Green Springs and Miss Hattie Bagwell.
 oscar Holcombe of Birmingham and Miss Annie Cornell.
 Charles Wilson of Bessemer and Miss Lula Panty.
 Will Massey of Bessemer and Miss Anna Goodgame.
 R. l.. James of Birmingham and Miss Lula Meek.
 Gilbert Muir of Pratt City and Miss Isabell Moreand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
BIOGRAPHIES GIVE
 BIRMINGHAM GO-bY
Elaborate Preparations in Vain-Chicken Sent to
 Tuberculosis Camp

The elaborate plans of the Chamber Of party of transcontinental tourists who are guests of the American Geographical so- ciety of New York, were all in vain yes- terday.
 delay at Greenwood. Miss, made the train about eight hours late. The special was expected in Birmingham at ' o'clock yesterday. morning and arrangements for an automobile ride through the South Highlands and breakfast at the Country club had been made by the Chamber of Commerce. The itinerary of the tourists gave them four hour stop in Brming- ham, and the local organization had laid plans for an elaborate entertainment. However. yesterday morning telegram was received stating that the train was so late the party would not stop in Blr- mingham.
 The train arrived here at 1 25 o'clock and left at :30 yesterday afternoon Many distinguished foreigners were in the party, and many of them expressed re- gret that stop could not be made in the Magic City. The train went directly to Chattanooga, where the excursionists will be entertained by the Chattanooga Cham Der of Commerce.
 The breakfast at the Country club had been prepared before the word was re- ceived that the party would not stop here. Seventy-five chickens. which were sup posed to have furnished the feast for the geographers. were donated to the Tuber- culosis camp on Red mountain.
 Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce met the train at the station and distributed quantity of Birmingham advertising and literature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
POLICEMAN HAS HIS
 UNIFORM STOLEN

When the entire police force reports for duty on their respective shifts next Mon- day morning Mounted Patrolman Moser will probably be the only one who will not be able to fulfill the chiefs orders and report in his new winter uniform. Thieves early yesterday morning entered the residence of Officer Moser. 621 South Twenty-frst street, and stole his uniform. It is thought that the thief will be found easily, as there is no way in which he can dispose of the suit in this city with out being caught
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
MOTORCYCLE RIDER
 COLLIDES WITH CAR

John Jordan, a white man, yesterday morning, at the corner of Twenty-first street and Fourth avenue, was the vic tim of his own carelessness in running into a street car while riding his motor cycle, according to several persons who were witnesses of the accident Shaws ambulance was called and the injured man hurried to St. Vincents hospital. where it was stated yesterday at noon that the injuries would not demand long confinement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
ABOUT 200 ORDER
 KOKOALS IN TOWN Annual Convention Opened Yesterday Morning TRIP OVER DISTRICT Big koruskation Held Last Night in Fraternal Hall With Banquet
 at Hillman--Going to
 Acmar Today

association are in Birmingham at the first annual convention of the Order KoKoal of the Birmingham district, The conven- tion was opened yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in the auditorium of the Cham Der of Commerce, at which time City Commissioner James Weatherly welcomed the visitors on behalf of the city of Bir- mingham. l.. s. Lawo of Memphis i'm perial baronet of the Order KoKoal re- sponded to MT. Weatherly's speech and declared that the coal men were very glad to be in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
LITTLE GIRL LOST AT
 FAIR GROUNDS

Assistance has been asked of the Bir- mingham police in searching for little Willie May Burton, the 12-year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. s. D. Burton of Gadsden. It is thought by the child's relatives the little girl has been lost somewhere in this city, after they had left the State Fair grounds yesterday morning Chief Bodeker yesterday morn- ing assured the anxious parents that every possible effort would be made to find the child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
MESSENGER BOY
 AND AUTO COLLIDE

Charles Woodson, a messenger boy for the Postal Telegraph company, was yes terday morning the victim of a collision with a shop automobile, while riding his wheel at the corner of Powell avenue and Twentieth street. The young fellow did not sustain serious injuries, although they were of such a painful nature that they demanded the attention of phy- scian. The driver of the machine, R. F. Terrell, was placed under bond, charged with reckless driving of an automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
AVANT MADE PRESIDENT
 AMERICAN CLAIM AGENTS

C. A. Avant of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was yesterday elected president of the American Claim Agents association at the annual convention now being held in Chicago.
 The election which has come to this Birmingham man is regarded as high honor as the organization has mem North America. The association meet ing is held in connection with that of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS'
 CONVENTION BEGINS TODAY Y

will speak before the meeting, either this afternoon or tomorrow morning, are. pr. George H. Denny of the State University. State Superintendent of Ed ucation H. J. willingham pr. J. H. others.
 Dr. Denny will address the meeting tonight. The convention will adjourn at noon tomorrow, the object being to discuss in detail educational needs of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11

The town and city public school su- perintendents of the state of Alabama will hold a two days convention in Birmingham, starting this afternoon at 8 o'clock. The meetings will be held in the Central High school building, and about 50 or so men from all parts of the state are expected to attend.
 The town and city superintendents compose department of the state ed ucational association. Among those who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
Arrested at Fair Grounds

City Detectives Cole and Burge work ing on a case that has perplexed the Birmingham police force for several weeks, yesterday morning at the State Fair grounds arrested negro named J.. M. Fields. The detectives refused to di- vulge what connection the prisoner is alleged to hold toward the case. which was one of grand larceny. but admitted that he will be held as an important prln- cipal. The negro was held under sl0oo bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
WANT COTTON FOR
 SCHOOL MUSEUM

Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce recently received a letter from Lincoln, Kan, asking for cotton plant. The letter explains itself and is as fol- lows:
 "secretary of the Chamber of Commerce,
 Birmingham, Ala.
 Dear Sir-Will you please send me a boil of cotton or a plant just as soon as possible If you would, I would like to have you send whole plant with the boil right on it. This is for our school museum HENRY WALTERS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11

the American Electric Railway asso- ciation, the membership of which em- braces the executive officers of practi- cally every electric line from the At lantic to the Pacific.
 MT. Avant has for many years been in the legal department of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company and has hundreds of friends here who will be glad to hear that he Is head of so important an organiza- tion as the American Claim Agents as sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
ZOO MEETING WILL . BE HELD TOMORROW Friends of Movement Are Asked to Be Present
 to Give Views

A meeting of those interested in tho Establishment in Birmingham of geological garden, has been called in the city hall for Saturday morning at Il o'clock.
 At the meeting it will be represented that the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has expressed willingness to expend 5000 for anil mals and birds, and the necessity of making preparations for the care of these specimens will be pointed out.
 As Birmingham has been interested in a zoo for many years 1t is proba- ble that the meeting will be well att tended. Frank w. Smith will preside.
 
 John w. Sibley was called upon by MT. Badham and spoke few words for the interest of the order. G. Carpenter of Nashville spoke for some time on coal and railroad conditions and was rendered vote of thanks by the toastmaster for some statistics on the Pittsburg condi- tions C. F. Lester told of the rapid growth of the order and prophesied that the Birmingham branch would soon be- come the most important in the coun- try.
 number of interesting and comica1 take offs on different coal men were introduced in the form of small leaf ad- vertsements, which created much merrt- ment. voting contest was held for the handsomest man. the man with . head most resembling a billiard ball. and several other personal attributes A Teddy bear a looking glass and . bot tie of hair restorer were the prizes in the contests.
 The banquet adjourned at late hour and the visitors will meet this morning at 7:30 o'clock to be taken by special train to Acmar where a barbecue will bo served. This afternoon the coal men will take in the Alabama State Fair and the first annual convention of the Order Ko. Koal in the Birmingham district will ~ Journ late tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
LIVE SUBJECTSARE COMMISSION FOR ACTION TODAY Some Sharp Disagreements on Various Questions
 Indicated CITY OWNERSHIP
 AGAIN COMES UP New Street Railway Franchise, Re- routing of Cars, Water Ordinance and Roller Towels Are Some
 of the Subjects

The city commission will have pig business" confronting 1t at it's meeting this afternoon, for according to the schedule everything will be considered from the granting of sl0o0Oo franchise to the style of cups and towels which ho- tels and railroad stations must use.
 As on some of the matters. the com missioners differed in the preliminary dis cussion, it Is probable that the session this afternoon will be featured by sharp retort, sly insinuation. or sarcastic refer ences. As the subject matters concern many people, the session will in all prob ability, be largely attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
Hold Business Session

After a short business session in the Chamber of Commerce, about 150 dele gates were served with luncheon at the Hillman hotel after which special train carried them throughout the Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
For Municipal Ownership

One of the most interesting matters to be considered will be the resolution of Judge Lane providing for the employment of engineers for the purpose of ascertain ing the cost of the city of the construc- ton of a municipal lighting and water plant. The resolution, as matter Of fact, was introduced some time ago, dur ing the absence of Commissioner Exum. At that time, Commissioner Weatherly voted against the resolution on the ground that one previously introduced by him covered the same ground. The fact that following the return of Commissioner Exum Commissioner Lane again intro duced the resolution Is considered sig nificant Yesterday, 1t was reported in city hall circles that Commissioner Exum would support the Lane resolution. If the report is true, the resolution will carry, and the two will employ two engi- neers to do the preliminary work towards the realization of municipal ownership of the public utility plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
WeatherIy Water Ordinance

Commissioner Weatherly will ask for a vote on his ordinnace regulating water rates in Birmingham. The resolution was introduced some days ago, but at the Tuesday meeting of the board Commis- sioners Exum and Lane took the position that as they had not carefully studied the figures contained in the resolution, they could not at that time vote intelli- gently. Their request for a postpone ment of definite action carried. This afternoon it Is considered probable that the resolution will again go over. Com missioner Weatherly is very anxious that the ordinance be made law because of his contention that the waterworks company is not dealing justly with the people of Birmingham.
 Judge Lanes resolution seeking to com pei railroads and hotels to eliminate the roller towel and the public drinking cup will be considered this afternoon. The resolution was introduced Tuesday and was carried over. Judge Lane contends that the roller towel and the public drink ing cup are sources from which disease germs emanate, and for that reason should be done away with. It is under stood that the railroads and the hotels will not appear before the commission with protest
 In addition to the above many other matters of minor importance will be con- sidered this afternoon. The session prom ise to be an exceptionally live one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11

district. The by-product plant at Corey. the Ensley steel mills and the Tennessee companys big dam were all points of especial interest on the trip. The special train brought the KoKoaers back to the city at o'clock last night. The dele gates then assembled at the Fraternal hall on Third avenue. where koruska- ton was held. About GO candidates were initiated last evening.
 The Order KoKoal has been established in the United States for seven years and has total membership of about 1000 men. The Birmingham branch of the order had the membership was almost doubled the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
ROADS CONVENTION
 CLOSES AT FAIR Joint Debate Held on State
 Bond Issue JELKS IS OPPOSED
John A. Rogers Takes Issue With tho Former GOvernor--Burr Chides Abercrombie and Burnett
 for Sidestepping Issue

Yesterday was good roads day at the Alabama State fair and the entire delega- ton of good roads men attended the big fair as the guests of the Jefferson County Good Roads association. The delegates gathered at the city hall at 9:so o'clock and were carried by special cars to the fair grounds.
 Once at the grounds the delegates as- sembled in the left wing of the grand stand and the speaking programme of the morning was begun. President John Craft of Mobile presided and number of excellent good roads addresses were made.
 Joint Discussion
 The feature of the morning, however, was a joint discussion of the proposed $50. GOO GOO bond issue by the state for the purpose of building good roads. Former Gov. w, D. Jelks spoke in favor of tho 21b mills tax assessment to be devoted to good roads construction, and declared that he believed the heavy bond issue was unwise at the present time.
 Senator John A. Rogers took exception to the remarks of tho former governor and warm debate ensued on the bond proposition, Mir Rogers maintaining that the bond issue was the feasible way to secure good roads for the state and said that he was in favor of issuing the bonds now, to be repaid 30 years hence. Congressman John W. Abercrombie de- livered strong address for good roads and declared that the ideals of the peo- pie of the state had been placed too low. tIa haa f,, flaw of cational facilities and more good roads anS said that he believed the time was not far distant when Alabama would have many miles of good roads.
 Barnett Speaks
 Congressman John l.. Burnett of the Seventh district delivered an excellent address on the subject and said that the government was spending too much money on battleships and too little on roads. He said that the people should demand help from the government. MT. Burnett stated that Mir Abercrombie hal sidestepped the bond issue proposition. and added that he would do the sarno thing himself as he was not sufficiently informed on the subject. Borden Burr. the next speaker, chded the two former speakers for not taking up the bond issue and said that the people Of the state would force them to declare themselves on the matter
 Several other speeches were made by the different delegates and collection was taken up to cover the deficit in the treasury of the association. The conven- ton formally adjourned at i o'clock and the delegates were entertained with bar beeue on the fair grounds Many of tho delegates left for their homes in the various parts of the state yesterday, but some of them are remaining over till tho end of the state fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-11
Kelly Franchise Question

Another matter over which there has been unpeasantness will be considered this afternoon. This will be the final decision in reference to the petition of George w. Kelly and associates for a franchise under which to operate a street car line on streets and avenues of the city. over the protest of Commissioner Lane, Commissioners Exum and Wealth. erly passed a resolution making 1t tho sense of the board that before this fran chse is granted, the company shall agree to pay to the city $100,OO0 in annual in- stallments of sl0.0O0, and a certain per centage of the gross receipts. In oppos- ing this resolution, Judge Lane very broadly insinuated that efforts to block the Kelly franchise were made in the interest of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company Following this insinuation, as is remembered Com missioners Lane and Weatherly ex- changed curt sentences, each of which were barbed with sarcasm. As to wheth- CT or not there will be a repetition of the unpleasantness this afternoon, is con- sidered in city hall circles as problemat- ioal. It is certain, however, that the commission will agree to grant the Kel- ly petition for franchise on the condi- tions outlined above.