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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
MORRIS KNOWLES
TO LEAVE JULY |.
He and Assistant Have De-
vised Many Improve
ments Here

Morris Knowles, for some time engineer
to the Alabama Coal Operators associa-
ton, and his assistant, NJ. L. Scharff, have
severed their connection with the associa-
ton and will leave July for Pittsburg
The sanitation experts have been en-
ployed by the operators for about one
year, during which time they have
mapped out some improvements which
have placed Birmingham in the front
ranks of those cities doing something
for the Improvement of living conditions
In mining towns The experts, through
bulletins and by personal visits, have been
able to show the operators how improve
ments of great value could be made and
in most instances their recommendations
have been carried out.
The federal experts recently visiting this
district were loud In their praise of the
work accomplished and said openly that
too much praise could not be given the
Birmingham district for the steps taken
in this direction. The work in its en-
tirety has been outlined by the two ex-
perts who leave July l. They have both
made many friends here among indus
trial men and others interested in social
advancement, who will regret to see them
leave this district.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27

die section through Choctaw and Sum-
ter counties being through territory
thickly settled with good white farmers,
and while it Is known as farming sec
ton has millions of feet of virgin pine
and hardwood timbers. There have already
been located on about 90 miles of the
line south of York 20 or 30 sawmills, maxi
ing an average of one to every two or
three miles. This In addition TO the rich
farming section and the fact that the
country Is already settled up, guarantees
an immediate revenue tonnage, greater
than could probably be expected by new
railroad in any other section. Then north
from York the line runs for nearly 50
miles through the alfalfa belt Of Ala
bama. This industry is making remark
able strides, and hundreds of cars of al
falfa are already being shipped. The re-
mainder of the line from the Tombigbee
river north of Reform is through well
populated, superb farming country, this
being the only part of the line that has
many thriving towns. and the development
there is an index to what will follow all
along the new part of the line. At Re-
form, the northern end of the road, the
line is within 20 miles of the coal fields
and within So miles of actually operated
coal mines. Just what direction the line
viii take north from Reform has not been
given out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
FIREWORKS NIGHT
AT EAST LAKE PARK

Tonight is fireworks night at East
Lake park and those who go out will
witness a new and novel effect in pyro-
technics. In addition to the rockets,
Roman candles. set pieces and the like
there will be added tonight double
battery of compound aerial bombs that
burst In mid air with the most deafen-
ing report and brilliant showers of
sparks of various colors and hues.
Friday will witness the picnic and
dance rendered by Louis Pizitz to his
employees and their friends. This crowd
OF $50 sales people will have full sway
in the park with all its concessions
from 1 o'clock until 6, when they viii
answer to the command of fall to" on
the basket of pickles and things, after
which the young folk will enjoy a
dance in the pavilion, Calman's or
chestra attending.
Friday night is the date set for the
moonlight skating session in the rink
and for this occasion the skaters will
have a musical programme as an ac-
compartment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
COMMITTEE TO SEE
TAFT ON JULY s

Chicago. June 26.-Members of sub
committee of nine appointed from the re-
publican national committee last night to
wait on President Taft and learn his
wishes regarding the conduct Of his cam
paign will not meet him until July 3. u
was the plan for the committee to go to
Washington on July ], but the President
today caused kilograms to be sent the
committeeman asking them to postpone
the visit one week
No explanation of the Presidents reason
for requesting the delay was given. Com
mitteemen think he desires TO wait until
after the democratic nomination before
making any campaign plans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27


line, as has been constantly rumored,
they will prove strategic acquisition for
the purchasers in that particular local
ity.
The statement of Mr.. Guthrie follows:
Guthrie Talks
"At D. m. on Friday, June 81 the
actual connection of the rails of the Ala
bama, Tennessee and Northern railroad.
running from Reform, Ala, south, about
100 miles. with the rails of the Tomdgbee
Valley Railroad company, running north
from Calvert, Ala. and Tombigbee river
about the same distance. took place. thus
making a total mileage of around 200
miles completed railroad now owned by
the Cochrane interests.
This project, it will be remembered,
was started several years ago by John
T. Cochrane, when he built the CaIrollton
Short Line railroad for a distance of 10
miles from Reform to carfollton. He
then changed the name of this road and
continued the extension south through
the western counties of Alabama. While
this was being done Mr.. cochrane started
another line from Nannahubba, on the
Tombigbee river, about 30 miles from
Mobile. north, having been continuously
at work on these two lines for several
years. The connection of the two is a
long step towards Mr.. Cochrane's origi-
nal idea, being to have the shortest line
of railroad between the Gulf and the Ala
bama coal and iron ore fields.
The railroad is constructed in every
way along standard lines, having moth
ing less than 60 pound rails. with quite
large mileage of S. pound and rs pound
rail The bridges and equipment are
standard in every way, and this line, hav-
ing already 20 locomotives and quite a
number of freight and passenger cars. has
recently purchased from the American
Car and Foundry company $50 more
freight cars, and is now passing on the
specifications for three fully equipped pas
senger trains, and through service over
the two lines, that the Alabama. Tennes-
see and Northern and the Tombigbee Val
ley from end to end will begin on July !.
1.-THE new territory opened by these
lines is diversified the lower end being
through rich timber territory, the mid
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
FOREIGN CROP
REPORTS MADE

Washington, June 26.--Foreign crop
reports as summarized in a cablegram
from the international Institute of Ag-
ricuiture Rome, Italy. to the United
states department of agriculture. show
the following acreage which probably
will be harvested this year:
Wheat-tHungary dncluding Croatia
and Sfavonia), 100000 Italy 11,738,-
900 Canada, 9,92s.000; japan, 1,24S.O0O,
Algeria. 31,372, 900; Tunis, 100000.
Rye-Belgium. $4,000; Denmarck, 6S2.-
600; France, 2,99s,0OO Hungary dnclud-
Ing Croatia and Slavonia). 2,949,000.
BarIey-France, 100000; Hungary
dncluding Croatia and Slayonia), 2.804.-
900, Canada, l,429,OO0; Japan, 3,123,000;
Algeria, 1862 900; Tunis, 100000.
Oats-France, 9.SsG,000; Hungary dn-
GLIDING Croatia and Slavonla). 2,724,-
900; Canada, 9,4S6,oOO; Algeria. 100000,
Estimated production in bushels:
Wheat-Spain, 117.374.000; British In
dia, 366 900; Japan, 24,453,oOo.s
Rye-Spain 27,960,O00.
Parley-Spain, 64.4S1 900; Japan, 95,-
5s7, 900; Tunis 6,14G,O00.
Oats-Spain, 25,105,000.
Acreage planted in corn--Spain,
1I47, 600; France, 300 Hungary Tin
GLIDING croutia and Slavonia), 7,18S.-
O00 Italy, 100000.
Acreage planted to rice-rJapan,
1917 900.
Condition of the crop compared with
an average conditions:
Wheat--Belgium, 10S; Hungary (in-
Guiding Croatia and Savonia), 105,
Roumania,s 1888; Canada, 101.
Rye-Belgium, 107; Denmark, 80;
Hungary Gncluding Croatia and Sia-
vonia), 102.
Barley--Hungary Qncluding Croatia
and Slayonia), 100; Japan, 49,
Oats-Belgium. 105; Denmark, 100;
Hungary nncluding Croatia and Sia-
vonia), 100; Roumania 100; Canada, IS.
Corn-Spain, 1907 Hungary dnelud-
ing. Croatia and Slavonia). 10; Rou-
mania, 100.
Cotton-Egypt, 100.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
l.. & N. ADDS ANOTHER
SLEEPER TO ST. LOUIS


For the benefit of Birmingham business
i:1en and others 1t was announced yes
terday by the Louisville and Nashville
railroad that through sleeper would be
inaugurated tonight on train No. for
st. Louis. The sleeper will start from
Birmingham and will be a local sleeper
in every respect. The additional sleeper
gives the Louisville and Nashville a dou-
BILE sleeping car service to Chicago from
Birmingham. The new Improvement, ac-
cording to Capt. P. Sid Jones, district
passenger agent. has been needed for some
time, but the recent new service only
made it possible on account of the heavy
trains handled on the north division. With
the new midnight train the earlier train
is relieved of considerable traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
AT THE HOTELS

L. M. Resler of Mobile. R. H Redden of
Sulligent and ]. D. Gwaltney of New De-
catur are among the arrivals at the Net
ropoltan.
C. B. Davis of Atlanta. H. W Crawford
of Jasper and F. o. Hawkins of Montgom-
cry are registered at the Morris
S. NJ johnson of Mobile J. B. David
son of Dora, j. t. Nelly of Atlanta are
among those stopping at the Florence.
]. Meadors of Opelika, F. NJ. Graham
of Goodwater and F. E. Fleming of Au-
gusta, Ca, are registered at the Birming-
ham.
C. A. Jordan, Jrs. of Atlanta. B. Flowers
of Montgomery and Bert Mall of Atlanta
are among the arrivals at the Iillman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
"BlHG0 Brings Instant Relief

Get wise--get Bingo, Stop ouch ling
when people walk on your feet-don't
have corn or bunion to stand on.
'rfsn't necessary. Make Decline for
me man for Bingo. Take IL home--put
II on-say "Bingo"-pains take wings
Immediately!
Thes Bingo ways the latest way-thc
safest, easiest quickest way. Touch a
drop or two to a corn-bingo--it begins
10 shrink and shrivel. Entire corn
laosens comes Out--root included
without hitch or hlndranee-without
aid of knife, gimlet or cuss words.
Blessed relief Now slip on your small
est shoes-go your way reJoiclng
Your druggist has Bingo--nf will get II If he hasa't.
Otherwise send the price use. pennison PhaTnacal
Co.. III No Dearborn 81. Chicago. H. and set i
direct prepaid Sold In this city b. Collier Drug O..
~ 20ln street, y,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
Eapg Home Robbed

The residence Of L. W. Fagg, 10i Mont
gon1ery street, was entered early yester-
day morning by burglars. MI. Fagg was
awakened by the noise and the midnight
visitor was frightened while examining
the trousers pockets of Mr.. Fagg. He
made his exit hurriedly. stumbling over a
table. He made away with an Elgin
watch and Sis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
STATE TAX BOARD
COMPLETES WORK
Long Says, 1--WE Have Been
Fair to ALP
T.C.L.CASE NOT CLOSED
Some Details of This Case and Sew
eral Other Corporation Cases Will
Be Completed Later in
Montgomery
Tel. CASE NOT CLOSED

The work of hearing tax increases In
Birmingham by the state tax commits
sion was practically completed yester-
day, according to a statement of J. Lee
Long, president of the board. The Of
ficials heard yesterday the Tennessee
Coal. Iron and Railroad company case,
which was not settled but which will
he taken up again in detail when the
state officials return TO Montgomery
from south Alabama II was indicated
by President Long that the commits
sion would not return to Birmingham
10 take up the remaining details, but
would pass opinions thereupon from
Montgomery inasmuch as there only
remained such details as would not ne
eessitate return to Birmingham
In connection with the cases of those
corporations termed big business II
was said by Mr. Long that the commits
sion had propositions from several as
to the basis they would settle under
and, while nothing had been decided,
yet there was a possibility that some
ariicable agreement would be reached
at a later time. 1t was not learned what
terms are offered by the corporate IN
terests but it is said there Is a dis
position among the corporations to
avoid litigation II fair basis of set
tlement can be reached. Otherwise IL
is taken that the companies will pre-
sent their evidence to jury later TO
be selected for anal adjudication OF the
cases
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT
RED MOUNTAIN CAMP

The ladies of the teachers training class
|of the First Methodist church are to serve
lice cream, home made cake and candy
this evening in Capitol park from until
|10 for the benefit of the anti-tuberculosis
camp on Red mountain. This undertaking
has been Loyalty supported by the public,
lit is said. liberal donations having been
|received from the following firms: Sutton
|Candy company, Warner Ice Cream COM
|pany, Gridley-Lee Cream company, We'll
don Ice Cream company, Remnant Ice
Cream company, Purity Cream company,
|Loveman. Joseph & Loeb. Fowlkes 81
|Myatt Grocery company Collins Grocery
company and Drennen & Co.
Music will be furnished from until $3.50
by the Boys Industrial School band.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
CONDEMN ACTION
OF JUDGE HANFORD

indianapolis, June 2C.-Resolutions con-
condemning the action of Federal Judge
Cornelius Hanford Of Seattle, in refusing
naturalization papers TO d socialist; de-
handing direct participation OF the peo-
pie In amending constitutions and protest.
ing against alea>ed efforts of religious or
ganizations to obtain control Of public
schools were adopted at the closing ses-
sion of the convention of the North Amer
lean Gymnastic union today
The union determined not TO change the
place Of the neyt national funniest, which
will he held In Denver In June. The next
convention of the union VIII be held IA
San Francisco In 1915,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
WITHDRAW FROM THE
AMERICAN UNION

Montreal June pas a result of dis
agreements arising out of the manage
ment of the garment workers strike here
in which 5000 people severed their connec-
ton with the American Garment Work
ers' union to join the Canadian Garment
Workers union
They contend that the United States or
eanfzation enriched itself at the expense
of It's Canadian supporters. They will
also go back to work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yester-
day in the probate office showing the
Following transfers of real estate. the
consideration being $1,000 or more:
SHOW. II. Duran and wife Sallie
p. Duran to American Cast Iron Pipe
company, lots s. Q, 10, in block 1914
recording to survey of North Birming-
ham Land company
$2300-Emily K. Stephens to Mrs
Elizabeth Morris Cabaniss, west hall
of lot on corner of Fourteenth street
hnd Nolan avenue. according to map OF
Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Orpheum-Vaudeville

whichever form of vaudeville pieases
best it will be found at the Orpheun this
week. There are girls galore in musical
NUMBERS, dances and sopgs; there are two
good comedy acts; some exceptional aero
battle feats and tumbling: there Is novelty
as offered by Dollo, the question. mark. Is
she doll or girl? Any kind of entertain
-ment you prefer is found in one of these
five acts, and it is all good. The Orpheun
s well centilatcd. comfortable and pre-
sents the newest in motion pictures and
at 1880 and a second at 0 O'Clock, and
matnees daily at 2.3O.,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
RAILROAD IN
ALBERTA PROVINCE

Chicago. June 26.-President william
Mckenzie Of the Canadian Northern rail-
way today announced a construction pro-
gramme for 1912 which win include 800
miles OF new track in Alberta and@the
possible construction of 1850 miles of track
on branch OF Thief's river landing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
TO RESUME FIGHT
ON RESTORED RATES
Conner, Nesbitt and Goodall
Meet Today
FRANK JULIAN HERE
Railroad Commissioner States Rate
Question Will Come Before the
Commission Next Month-No
Comment on Cases

Former Gov. j. B. Conner arrived in the
city yesterday from Montgomery, and
today will give further attention to his
railroad rate reform campaign while here.
The committee appointed at the meeting
of the wholesale merchants some time
ago consisting of b. B. Conner, w. d.
Nesbit and r. M Goodall. will meet to-
night at the residence of Mr.. Goodali. Mr..
Conner stated yesterday that probably res
olutions would be written tonight and sent
to the railroad commissioners of the state.
Mr.. Conner has addressed two audiences
In the past few days in Birmingham on
the matter of the railroad rate reform.
The wholesale dealers of the city are in
tensey interested in the matter and
large crowd of them have been present al
each meeting At the last meeting Her.
man Beck was elected chairman and an
organization was perfected for the pur-
pose of lighting the effort to reinstate the
cent passenger rate ana increased
freight rates In Alabama.
1t is very probable, 1t is stated. that an
other mass meeting of wholesalers will
be held while Mr.. Conner is In the city.
Julian Here
Frank Julian, associate railroad CONF
missioner, was In Birmingham yesterday
on personal business. and said that the
railroad commission was preparing to give
the passenger railroad rates an exhaus-
tive and careful hearing when reached
next month.
The state commission will hear a petit
ton TO compel the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad to renstate the Conner
rates" which were placed into effect a
few weeks ago, following an order OF
Judge Jones that they were unremunera-
tive to the railroads.
The fight against the rates has been
started IN fun by Governor Conner and
others who are opposed to the position Of
the louisville and Nashville as to the
rates now in effect. Mr.. Julian said that
he was not prepared to make any COM
ment on the cases as 'you would not ask
judge to tell you what his opinion
would be on a case before him. and we
are in the same attitude as a judge"
you may say" added MIR. Julian, that
the commission intends to give the pas
senger and freight rate controversy a
most careful and painstaxing hearing as
we realize the Importance of the issue
before us. We have no way of ascertain
ing how long 1t will require to hear the
cases. nor can we tell how quick we will
conclude them. 1t may take several weeks
or 1t may be few days. 1t all depends
upon what evidence is offered at the meet
ing of the commission"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27
Heard III Cases

Since they have been here officials
of the state tax commission have nan
died III cases, some OF which were set
tied, others appealed and still others
undecided on account of compromise
efforts. The sessions by the commission
have been held principally in the First
National bank building offices where
a majority of the cases having to do
with individuals are said TO have been
settled. Taking the situation as a
whole. the state tax board is said to
be very well satisfied with what has
been accomplished, although their
presence here and their increases
amounting to s4O.oOO.OOO created a
storm of protest and defence which in
yolved the governor of Alabama and
many well known citizens
President Long In discussing the com
pletion of work here. said yesterday
ut may be said that all the work
of the commission in this county has
been practically completed. We have
only a few details to handle. when the
slate will be wiped clean, excepting
the reference of our cases to the tax
Assessor of this county We have yet
10 decide the case of the Tennessee
coal. iron and Railroad company, as
yell as few additional corporation
cases We have tentative offers OF
settlement in connection with those
cases which may result in an amicable
adjustment of them, although l am not
prepared to say that they will not be
eventually appealed to the courts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-06-27

1--WE have handled quite an array Of
huslness here and have played the
game In an effort TO give each one IN
terested a square deal. We VIII leave
fhle afternoon for south Alabama,
where we have considerable work to
do, am not of the opinion that the
commission will hold another session
here to hear evidence, as what we nave
- DO now n,av be transacted from the
Montgomery o1ice"
The practical completion of the state
tax commission work occurs just. as
Ithe county back. tax commissioner
starts his red fire" The cases dock
eted by the board of revenue upon the
report of J. V. Allen, back tax com
missioner, were added to Yesterday
when the completed list was furnished.
II Is taken that these cases VIII be
tried all summer as the gross num-
Der exceeds $500 and each Of Thorn VIII
be given a separate hearing before the
eventual settlement
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they will prove strategic acquisition for
the purchasers in that particular local
ity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-08
SCORES OF LIVES TAKEN
BY FLOODS IN PORTUGAL
Corpses and Merchandise Floating
Down the Swollen Rivers and
Crops Are Ruined.

LISBON, February S.-The number OF
victims of the floods in Portugal is not
yet known, but it will be large. Large
numbers of injured are being cared for
in hospitals in the flooded districts.
The River Tagus is a raging torrent,
carrying seaward on its tempestuous cur
rent corpses and merchandise of all
kinds Many barges which were an
chored in the navigable section of the
Tagus were sunk at the first onslaught
of the food current; others were swept
seward with a great mass of debris
from the upper part of the river, in
GLIDING uprooted trees and the bodies of
cattle and livestock. Crops throughout
the flooded district are ruined and all
communication by wire is severel.
The chamber today voted 100000 to
aid victims of the disaster.
Spain Also Suffers.
MADRID, February S.-Serious floods
are reported from all parts Of Spain and
Portugal. Many rivers and smaller
streams have overlooked their banks, in
undating entire villages.
All communication by rail, water or
highway is interrupted, and this fact is
preventing the dispatch Of help to the
stricken towns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-08
GUARD BELLEVUE HOSPITAL
FROM EXPECTED ATTACK
New York Police Hear of Plans of
Gang to Rescue
Wounded Prisoner

NEW YORK, February S.-A Gordon
of policemen and detectives paced the
streets surrounding Bellevue Hospital
throughout the early morning hours to-
day to guard against an expected attack
on the institution by Sangsters who.
according to police information, were
planning to rescue from the prison
ward of the institution a man who was
shot in a street fight January 26. The
plan reported to the police provided for
the arrival of an armed party in a mo-
tor boat at the East river dock below
Bellevue. The assailants hoped to force
their way into the hospital, overpower
the patrolman on duty and carry the
wounded man back to the waiting motor
boat.
The expected attack failed to develop
up to daybreak. and the police believed
that the information of the precautions
taken had reached the gangSters through
scouts. The Gordon will be maintained
as long as the prisoner, Samuel SuccO,
is in the hospital.
Succo'S arrest followed riot in an
East Side coffee house, and the police
had expressed the hope that he could be
made an example of, for the purpose of
discouraging the development of gang
activities in the neighborhood.