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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
JUDGE GREENE MAKES AN IMPORTANT RULING
Inferior Court Cannot Make Warrant Returnable Before Criminal Court
 in Certain Cases

By ruling yesterday of Judge Samuel F. Greene of the criminal court m in- ferior court has no authority to make warrant returnable before the crlIni- nal court in cases where the inferior court has final Jurisdiction.
 The point was raised in the second division of the criminal court in the case of P. Marvel, charged with va grancy, on a warrant issued from an inferior court. Phil Painter. attorney for the defendant. made motion 10 qu9sh the warrant. on thg grounds that the court issuing the warrant had final Ju- risdiction in the case and should prop erly have tried it. Judge Greene sustained the motion, and the defendant was dis charged.
 The ruling will affect quite number of cases that are on the criminal docket as many warrants charging yagrancy have been made returnable to the c-'ini- nal court that should have been tried in the lower courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
CHANGES MADE IN
 WATERWORKS %. D. J. O'COnnell Becomes
 Vice President HORNER COMES HERE St. Louis Man Succeeds O'COnnell as Superintendent-Pu Succeeds
 Shaw as Cashier in
 Birmingham
HORNER COMES HERE

The appointment of D. ]. O'Connell as vice president of the Birmingham Water works company and other important changes including Harry J. Homer as superintendent, to succeed MT. O'connell were announced yesterday.
 MT. o'Connell is to accept a created of flee and will have his headquarters here. A NJ. Lynn is 10 remain president. It vas announced that the very heavy work here in managing the local plant will re divided between Mr. Horner. who comes from St. Louis, and Vice President O'Con- nell.
 The other appointments include that of George B. Pultz of Pittsburg. to be cash fer, succeeding T. C. Shaw. who has been connected with the local company for some years in that capacity MT, Shaw will go to Warren, Pa, to be in charge of the plant there.
 Mr Horner arrived in Birmingham yes terday from Gt Louis and with Vice President OConnel visited the plants owned by the company, including Lake Purdy. the reserve supply of water of the company. He said last night that he was getting in toueh with the local situ- ation, but had not taken formal charge of his new work. The changes come as a decided surprise, as no intimation had been given either by President Lynn or Mr O'Conncl
 MT. O'Connell is widely known here. He came to Birmingham from Chatta- nooga, where he operated the plant in that city with great success He is con sidered one of the best water company men In the whole south.
 MT. Horner, 1t Is announced, is an ex- pert, and has been entirely successful with the plant at East St, Louis and other plants owned by the holding company which controls the lceal plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
WILSON WILL SPEAK
 THURSDAY EVENING

Lucius F.. Wilson, formerly president of the American Association of Com mercial executives, will speak Thurs day evening in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce building on How a Business Mems Club Can Help the Community"
 business man and member of the Cham Der of Commerce to attend and hear Mir. Wilson, who is a speaker of the clear, convincing type, stating that he will benefit all his hearers by the in- foramtion about business methods that .he will reveal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
JOHN M. RICE COMES TO ALABAMA INTERSTATE
Pittsburg Water Supply Expert Will Assist in Developing
 Lock 12

John M Rice, of Pittsburg former assistant engineer of the bureau of water of that city. will arrive in Birmingham this morning to assume position with the Alabama Interstate Power company
 He is an expert water supply man, and will have charge of that department of the corporation engaged in the develop ment at lock F.
 He was rendered farewell dinner in Pittsburg Saturday night, which was at. tended by the important officials of that city. It appears that the departure of MT. Rice to Birmingham was made the occasion for considerable merrimcnt as the following resolutions adopted might indicate:
 Whereas, when in the course of hu- man events it becomes necessary for . any other part of the great United States to replenish it's supply of brains push and other items that count, ar envoy or ambassador plenipotentary apologies to the Balkan alliance) is straightway sent to the city of Pitts lurg to negotiate an alliance with one or more of it's worty citizens, and whereas
 "CWhereas again), the Alabama Power company has thus ruthlessly invaded our peaceful hamlet and commandeered no less a parsonage than our lifelong citizen and good judge. John NJ. Rice to SC south with all haste, we therefore,
 Therefore, availing ourselves Of the inherent and nalienable rights and ap- purtenances @ of all free-born men, dc gather together in this Dutch room afore. mentioned, round a table having green trimmings, to voice our most sincere sor- TOW, also, and particularly, that of our beloved sisters and sweethearts, at the untimely taking away of our friend: for verify, is it not written in the annals oi history that one such single man, even though his otherwise manly eountenance has an hirsute adornment O. is worth a host of benedicts during the gay fes- tive season of mistletoe and plum pud- ding? Yea, verify. 'tis even so, and we finally get down to the end of our allotted page, and must resolute. also eat, we have firmly
 Resolved. that what's coming to John tonight isn't anything at all to what's coming to him under the mistletoe now that he's bound for where it's perennial 'it'' may come in a blue print, but ac- cording to plans and specifications Tn the draughting room we think 'ft'' will come from the Smoky City real soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
AT THE HOTELS

J. Keeler of Atlanta, W. B. Battle Of Jacksonville and c. R. Phillips of Mulga are registered at the Birmingham.
 Among those stopping at the Hillman are James Spence of Tuscaloosa. A. S. Barker of Greensboro and F. E. Walker of Boston.
 J. w. Ganding of Gadsden. G. G. Brit ton of Anniston and D. J. Lyons of St. Louis are registered at the Empire
 Stopping at the Metropolitan are MT. and Mrs. c. B. Read of Warrior, S. l.. Leach of Rollins and c. Fanen of Co., lumbia.
 W. II. Holden and wife of Montgomery, N. Laser of Atlanta and D. NJ McDon- aid of Carbon Hill are registered at the Morris.
 Registered at the Florence are George 5. Edwards of Richmond, Harry Randy of Montgomery and c. J. Faulk of Dothan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
LOCAL DELEGATION
 LEAVES FOR ATLANTA

President J. W. Sibley of the local Chamber of Commerce and his colleagues on the delegation 10 the Atlanta Panama canal conference were off bright and ear y this morning on a special sleeper leav- ing the Terminal station at 1915 o'clock on the Southern for Atlanta.
 The conference which opens it's sessions today will be presided over tomorrow for one hour and half during the consid- eration of the iron and steel industry by Mr. Sibley, the chairman of the Brm- ngham delegation. John II. Adams will speak for thirty minutes while this sub iect is under consideration by the confer ence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
Bush in City

Albert P. Bush of Mobile. representa- tive in the state legislature from that county, was here yesterday in conference with President Culpepper Exum of the city commission and Commissioner James Weatherly. MT. Bush is interested in the proposed extension of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company lines from Owenton to Tuxedo or a point near there, and was conferrng with the local officials about that yesterday. The com missloners will probably act upon the petition of MT Bush and others at the meeting to be held this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
C0wart Talks

Alr Cowart said yesterday:
 At the show were all kinds Of agricul- tural implements, traction engines, irri- gatng plants and other machinery and appliances for the cultivation of the soil The exhibits of Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile were combined, taking up an tire section of the show in which the state headquarters were located. Every variety of farm products, fruits, tropical plants and native flowers were shown; also a syrup mill from Mobile was shown in operation. The syrup was canned in sample cans labelled as though at home and 400 cans were distributed daily.
 "On Tuesday last week Alabama day was celebrated. and sacks of Alabama yams were presented 10 the restaurants oi the city and put on the bill of fare as such These yams were the gift of Mo- bile county and at the Alabama head quarters two negro cooks served candied yams, yam pies, and wheat cakes and syrup all during the show On Alabama Day the exhibit was bedecked with Ala bama flowers. Alabama pennants and American flags. beyy of pretty girls from the conservatory of music sang songs of Dixie and at intervals distrib- uted 15,0O0 badges bearing the name Ala bama" in gold letters and picture of much in evidence on that occasion and the day was a great success from every standpoint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
s. H. FOWLKES SECRETARY
 OF BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE
Prominent Young Business Man Unanimously Chosen Well Attended Meeting Held Last Nght-Will Also Be Made
 Secretary of the State Fair Association

At a well attended meeting Of the
 Business Mems League. held last night in the directors room Sam II. Folkes, a prominent young business man of Bir- mingham was unanimously elected secre- tary of the Business Mems League. and will take charge as soon as he can ar- range affairs in his present position. He was also appointed to act as secretary under President ]. H. Holcombe and the executive committee of the Alabaml State Fair and Exhibit association, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10

will be elected to that position Tt the next election of officers.
 Mir Fowlkes was elected over d large number of applicants receiving every vote of the large membership present. He is said to be well qualified for the position, having been engaged in busi- ness in the city for number of years. At present he Is with John L. parser and was formerly with the Fowlkes Sr Myatt Grocery company He has lived in Birmingham practically all his lise and all his interests are in the city. He will probably assume his new duties next Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
JUDGE W. [. FORT ORGANIZES jUR|ES New York Harry" Case Is
 Postponed OTHER CASES PASSED Judge Fort Disqualified in Hagan Case-Dagnan Trial Abated by Death-Docket as Set for
 the Week
OTHER CASES PASSED

Judge William E. Fort organized the juries for the week in the first division of the criminal court yesterday morning and g jurors qualified. making four com plete juries and four extra jurymen Taking up the capital docket for the week Judge Fort set the cases as follows:
 W. c. Stewart, Tuesday morning at 9:9O w. P. Reynolds Tuesday afternoon at o'clock: Harry Rohn. Wednesday morn ing at 9:30; Andy Moss, Wednesday aft ernoon at o'clock; Jim Adams. Thurs day morning, at a:3O; Lively Vandiver Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
 Judge Samuel F. Greene, who is presid some of these cases in the event he con cludes the docket set for the day in tha division.
 Judge Fort took mp the case of Pau Lewis, negro. charged with murder, yes. terday afternoon and held a night sessior in order to conclude the case. The casC of Thomas l.. Hagan. charged with the murder of Will Ellard at Lewisburg some time ago, was passed on account of th, ol Juhst Ioil lit acted as attorney for Hagan.
 The case of Walter Dickson, charged with the murder of John Dagnan al Johns. was abated by death, the defend ant having been shot to death himself by Bob Hardaman.
 When the case of Harry Petit, alias New York Harry" was called, the state announced not ready. The defendant also stated that he was not ready for trial so the case was passed generally.
 Jasper Towers negro charged with the murder of Claiborne Stlmson, was not n court. as he is serving a sentence in the penitentiary. and the case was passed George Coston, charged with highwaN robbery, was discharged, as it was showr to the court that he was not the mar wanted for the alleged offence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10

suggested the land show to offset this great loss and while Canada was well represented at the Chicago show they had nothing we couldn't duplicate or go them one better.
 "G desire to especially mention the splendid work of Frank P. chaffee and ]. C. Montgomery Of Birmingham. F. L. Moss and Jesse l.. Jones of Mont gomery, r. ]. Crampton. George Ma loney and Mir. Cord of Mobile and oth- CTS in making the exhibit a success. and putting Alabama to the front in a way that is bound 10 bring results. Ir fact. l have been told that MT. Rad eliffe. secretary of the Chamber oi Commerce. has received numerous let ters asking further information abou our state, and l am sure many will como here as the result of our show Ing at Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
postuone Directors Meeting

The board or dlrectors of tne Cham- Der of Commerce have postponed their regular monthly meeting for Friday 10 Tuesday of next week, owing to the fact that many of the directors are out of town this week, many of them going to Atlanta to attend the Panama Canal conference, which begins it's ses- sions today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
Suits Filed YeSterday

The following suits were among those filed in the city and Circuit courts yes terday
 John Peat vs Pratt Consolidated Coal and Iron company. The plaintiff claims g 900 damages. alleging personal injuries The plaintiff was a convict when the alleged accident occurred.
 Bradley McDaniel Jr.. by next friend Bradley Mcdaniel ys. Woodward Iron company. The plaintiff claims y0Occ damages for alleged personal injuries re- ceived while at work in the defendant company's mine.
 r. II. Skipper ys. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company. The plaintn claims $2.ro damages for alleged per sonal Injuries.
 j. M. Wiltle vs Birmingham Water works company The plaintiff claims s50oo damages alleging trespass on his property and wrongful cutting off his water supply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
Cannon as Ornamental Features

Separating the sidewalks of the bridge and the roadway will be line of can nons which will be inverted. These were donated by the war department of the United States. The cannon will be con nected by decorative iron chains per fectinS a most attractive design.
 MT. Scruggs yesterday announced that work would be rushed forward on the bridge and that it would be completed within a few months. When the bridge Is completed 1t is planned by the citizens of Augusta to fittingly dedicate the struc- ture which ceremony will probably be at tended by some of the foremost men in the south and in the nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
Building Permit

The following permit was issued yesterday in the office of the building inspector:
 $f2o0-Mrs. C. T. Elder. 2519 Twenty second avenue. one story frame build ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
Good Showing Made

"The showing made by Alabama at Chicago was very gratifying from the fact that our exhibit aroused so much interest. ft is not boastins to say we put ii over the other states both in the variety and size of our exhibit and the many special features We intro duced to advertise Alabama When it is taken into consideration that the show lasted three weeks and that from TO-, 900 to 2O0O0 people visited the grounds daily, nearly all of whom saw our eN- hibit, the value of 1t can be imagined We distributed over 5000 pounds of lit- erature setting forth the matchless re- sources of the state and had thousands of visitors who asked about Alabama and her advantages We met many who had investments in the state and all expressed themselves as being greatly pleased with them In addition to our exhibit we showed al our headquarters stereopticon views, thrown on Il large screen, of some of our resources, such as cotton fields in full bloom. vast acres of corn, waterfalls and rivers, scenes from our principal cities and many other scenes of interest Our Alabama day was decidedly the fea- ture and the biggest day pulled off during the show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
Worth It

The pre- m i u m S we charge you for protec- tion against casualty and surety losses are small when compared to what you will save in case of accidents. See us for rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
Increase Capital

President Frye stated yesterday that the trust company capital would De in- creased gradually from it's present cap italization to $5oO.000, which was tne amount fixed upon when the organiza- ton was effected
 He said yesterday that Birmingham had proved very fertile field for this trust institution, and that any financial institu- tion properly managed would find Bir- mingham lucrative field for operations.
 His official statement relative to the opening tomorrow Is as follows:
 'The Realty Trust company opens for business tomorrow in quarters adjoining those of the Traders National bank The paid capital of the company is 5bO0DO; but this will be increased gradually to sum not less than s5O0.000 The ccm- pany will do no banking business, but will issue interest," bearing certificates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
TRUST COMPANY ID OPEN UP TOMORROW Is Controlled by Traders
 National Bank WILL DO NO BANKING Capital Will Be Increased Gradually Until It Reaches $500, O,000-Ex-
 pect to Handle All Lines
 of Trust Business
WILL DO NO BANKING

Adjoining the Traders National bank. of which John II. Frye is president, the Realty Trust company. owned by inter ests connected with the former financial institution, will open it's doors for busi- ness tomorrow morning
 An announcement to this effect is con tained in a statement issued by Presi- dent Frye yesterday. The Realty rrist company which was organized two years ago, has been growing rapidly 1t is asserted. and the officials were compelled to make room for that company.
 The property adjoining the Traders bank on Twentieth street was acquired and at a heavy expense quarters have been fitted up. The floors are tile, the furnishings are of marble and mahogany, while quarters for the officials ire pro- vided every business facility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
MEMORIAL BRIDGE ID MAJ. BUTT TOBE BUILT IN AUGUSTA Birmingham Concern Gets Contract for Structure
 in Home City
BUILT BY THE CITY
 AIDED BY CITIZENS
Ornamental Features of Classic Bridge Will Be Provided by Committee of Ladies Having Charge
 of the Work

The Archibald Butt memorial of Angus ta. which will be a bridge, is to be con structed by the Concrete Engineering and Construction company of this city. J. Hubert Scruggs is president of the com pany.
 The announcement was made yesterday that the Birmingham concern had been given the task of erecting the bridge in Augusta to Major Butt. the military aide to President William II. Taft, who was one of the heroes of the i'll fated Titanic. The memory of Major Butt is to be kept green in Augusta by the memorial, which is to be erected by the city at q cost of 600. The ladies of Augusta, Major Butts home city. will add the decorations tions have been made in Birmingham and elsewhere
 The Augusta memorial is the first of three proposed to Major Butt to get under way One will be in Sewanee and an- other in Washington, for of all the men who perished on the Titanic Major Archie Butt was more widely known and more generally beloved.
 Scruggs Gives Out Details Details of the structure to be erected in Augusta were given out here yesterday by MT. Scruggs. The arch will span what is known as the first level canal at Eff teenth street. Augusta. It connects the
 business portion of the city with "The Hil." which is the fashionable residential section of that city, and also the noted winter resorts of that famed Georgia town The bridge will be of reinforced concrete, pure white and without any or namental features embodied in the con crete construction. In decorative fea- lures, however, the arch will be superb
 as the well known firm of w. W. Leland company of New York was engaged by the ladies to arrange the ornamental de- signs.
 The bridge will be 150 feet long from level to level, with a driveway 80 feet wide,
 which will include sidewalks on either side 15 feet wide.
 The ornamental features will include
 four bronze pedestals surmounted by clus- ter lamps, Whlch VIII De at ellher ap- proaeh of the arch At either approach will also be four marble lions. surmount- ing stone pedestals located at the side walk line. Near the centre of the bridge on each side will be marble shafts ex-
 tending 25 feet above the bridge level and surmounted by globes in bronze upon which will be a bronze eagle with out stretched wings. emblematic of the army of which Major Butt was an honored member Between the bridge level of these marble shafts and the globe height
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
Company Organized

About two years ago interests con neeted with the Traders National bank organized the Realty Trust company, for the purpose of handling transactions which the bank cannot handle. So far the business of the company has been confined largely to the discounting of purchase money paper secured by real estate mortgages. But as time goes Cn, we expect 10 handle all the lines of business usually transacted by trust companies; such as dealing in investment securities, acting as trustee, financing meritorlous enterprises, etc
 "A number of well conducted mortgages and trust companies in the country are issuing certificates or bonds secured by mortgage paper, and paying rates of from to percent. A large company whose home office is in New York. and which does an extensive business in lending on central property in Birmingham, issues bonds secured in this way. and it is said, sells them in Europe where rates on money are low Some strong southern companies, notably in Atlanta, are doing similar business, ana selling their certificates or bonds in New England
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10

there will be six bronze lamps. Alto gether the drawings of the memorial to Major Butt indicate a structure of un- usual beauty and one that will lend luster to the surroundings and will fittingly honor the memory of the dead soldier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
What Show Was For

Tn regards to tbc purpose of the land show there are about 100000 fam flies yearly moving from the states and settling in Canada. The government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10
To Issue Certificates

"The Realty Trust company will issue certificates maturing in six months, ..nd bearing interest at rate of ] per cent payable semi-annually- They will he is- sued in sums Of $50. and multlples Of that amount. Of course, we expect to build up a good business in selling these certificates at home, but 1t would seem that a further market for them gan be found in the north and east where money is cheaper. All capital avail able for use is advantageous to Ihe com munity, and the management of this company indulges the hope that 1t will fill useful place in the Birmingham district.
 There fig for sale here a very de- sirable volume of well secured mort gage paper. which can be bought at fig ures to yield not less than per cent per annum: the investments of this com pany is being largely of that character. it's certificates are unusually safe. They are also protected by capital of s3Do 0tO; {; and as the company will not do a bank ing business. there can be no preference in favor of deposits on open account. Tn this respect. funds placed with us will have a measure of safety similar to that afforded to savings deposits in national banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-10

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