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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-04-05

of good roads, social conditions, CO.
operation between city and county
and said that if the commercial clubs
put their heads together they would
make bowling success of develop
ing Southern Minnesota.
Message From Duluth.
B. P. Neff of Duluth, vice presi
dent of st. Louis County club, pres
ent as a personal delegate from the
Commercial club of -,uluth, and he
assured those present from Southern
Minnesota that the northern part
of the state was in hearty sympathy
with what is being done in this part
of the state.
What is good for us is good fol
you," he said, land again stated that
both sections of the state should
cooperate to work for a great state
Minnesota.
eve should work together to elm
mate all waste for conservation OF
all our resources" This was the
personal message from the club al
Duluth.
d. E. Willard, development agent
of the Northern Pacific railway, was
present and he was called upon fol
a few remarks ct is Minnesota
not any one part of the state Mr.
Willard represents the whole north
west, and while he believes in those
other states that go to make up the
northwest, he especially believes II
Minnesota and stated that the North
ern Pacific would like to help South
ern Minnesota as well as Northern
Minnesota. What is good for one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
JUDGE LANE STILL
 ILL IN ST. LOUIS
Commissioners Vacation Said to Have Been Much Disturbed by Deluge
 of Letters and Telegrams

That Commissioner A. O. Lane is III in St. Louis was the information re- ceived yesterday at the city hall. The extent of Judge Lanes illness was not divulged by those who received the in- formation. It was given out that Judge Lane went to St. Louis from French Lick Springs, where he has been for several days. He is visiting his daugh- ter, who lives in St. Louis. At the city hall it was said that Judge Lane might be able to travel Monday or Tuesday, but no arrangements have been made for his return here.
 Friends of Judge Lane at the city hall charge that constant communica- tions from Birmingham about city af- fairs have contributed no little to the discomfort of the indisposed commis . sioner. He went to French Lick to escape business affairs and annoying details, but his stay there 1t was said yesterday was literally "shot to pieces'' by telegrams and letters from ac- auaintances in Birmingham.
 At the city hall it was said yesterday that Commissioner Lane might return in the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
OWENTON-TUXEDO
 FRANCHISE DELAYED
CoOsa River Light and Power Com- pany Asks for Extension of
 Franchise

The franchise to the Highland Land company for a street car line between Owenton and Tuxedo, which was to have been granted by the city commission yes- terday, was passed over until Commis- sioner Lane returns home The action was unexpected, as it was generally un- derstood that the interests had agreed upon all the essential details and every thing was in shape for the granting of the right.
 The commissioners also passed over 6 request of the Coosa River Light and Power company to extend it's franchise in Birmingham one year. The company now has a franchise for lighting rights here, which will expire this month, and it is being asked that the franchise be ex- tended until one year hence During that time the company, it is expected, will know definitely what it intends to do.
 The commissioners transacted mass of routine business and adjourned until Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
NORWOOD WADUCT
 PLANS APPROVED
Actual Construction, It Is Believed, May Start by
 January 1

Plans for the viaduet in Norwood, which were submitted by engineers of the Southern. Illinois Central, Frisco and Belt railroads to City Engineer W. G. Kirkpat- rick several days ago, were approved yesterday and were returned to the rail roads interested.
 No changes of any consequence were made by the city authorities in the pro- posed construction. The railroads agents announced the return of the plans yes terday, and added that bids would be re- quested at once and that the chances are good for immediate work on the Norwood bridge.
 The date for the beginning was placed for December 10 by Commissioner Weathery. However, the companies could not get the work under way in that length of time.
 The actual construction will start by January 1. from the present outlook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
AT THE HOTELS

E. J. Francis of Cincinnati. J. A. Me Dale of Baltimore and W. Lidde of Charleston are registered at the Birming- ham.
 Among those registered at the Hillman are J. R. Rogers of New Orleans, G. II. Hillman of Nashville and s. J. Ste venson of Atlanta.
 Registered at the Empire are J. Shay of Montgomery, Max Wesner of Mont gomery and E. R. Harris of Atlanta.
 Y. Allen Holeman of Ozark, Fuzzy Woodruff of Montgomery and w. H. Rodger of Mobile are stopping at the Metropolitan.
 J. F. Rockett of Tuscaloosa, James Seat of Memphis and $. NJ. Chanford of Mobile are names noted on the Birming- lam register.
 P. L. Steele of Mobile, c. B. Lacy of New Orleans and Homer Stark of At lanta are registered at the Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Suffrage League to Meet

The Birmingham Equal Suffrage asso- citation will hold an interesting meeting this afternoon at o'clock at Clark and Jones hall on Third avenue. Reports from the national convention held recent ly in Philadelphia will be presented by the Alabama delegates. Miss Amelia Worthington, who was in attendance at the convention. will report the business details and Mrs. Oscar Hundley will de- scribe the. social side. A resume of past efforts, present happenings and plans for the future as touched upon by the na tional convention, will be discussed by Mrs. Solon Jacobs, president of the local and the state organizations, who has just returned from the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
w. c. BROWN TO JOIN
 BROWN BROTHERS

It was announced yesterday that w.. G. Brown of New orleans would become associated with Brown Bros. & O., and would have special charge of the Brown Marx building and the Woodward build ing. Mr. Brown arrived yesterday and was shown over the two buildings by Eugene Brown. senior member of Brown Bros & Go. The connection of Mir. Brown with the local firm will not nave any effect on the management of the affairs of Brown Bros. x Co.,, excepting as re- lates to the two skyscrapers.
 w. G. Brown is known in Brming- ham, where he has visitcd frequently. He is related to Eugene and Wilson Brown, the two members of Brown Bros. & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Tide7vdter Co., Seeks Permission
 To Sell Electricity Tn Birmingham
GLOWING REPORTS MADE
 ON CONNECTS FOR ROADS
Members o Board of Revenue Return From Fulton County Georgia, Where They Saw Magnificent Highways Be
 ing Built By Convict Labor

Another incident in the proposed re- moval of the county convicts from the mines to work them on the roads of Jefferson county was the report of the members of the board of revenue who returned yesterday from Atlanta. Ga.. where they have been for several days inspecting the roads of Fulton county and their system of working the con- victs on the county roads.
 The committee consisted of Major Cameron. Hugh McGeever Lawrence Pennington, R. R. Bivins and Jera Gwin, county engineer. They were met at Atlanta by Captain Donelson, who has sole charge of the convict system of Fulton county. and Sam F. Finley. representing the makers of an asphalt road binder with which the roads of Fulton county have been covered ren- dering them, it is claimed, noiseless, dust proof and mudless.
 The committee was shown over the county convict system by Captain Don elson and the several members of the board expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the manner in W HIGH lnt COllNlClS aT9 WOTkeu m Full ton county. It was stated that Full ton county has worked the conviets on the roads for the past 30 years and has worked out a system that Is near ly perfect It is. not nearly as large county as Jefferson and has not as many miles of road, but the roads of Fulton, according 10 the report, are almost faultless. being from 30 to 90 feet wide. guttered and curbed and covered with the asphalt binder.
 Bivens Gives Views
 In regard to the convict system, R. R. Bivins said: 'T consider the sys- tenn of working the convicts on the county roads evolved by the officials of Fulton county as about the best there is in the country. Of course they have had years of experience and had many difficulties to overcome in bringing it about, and l expect at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Suits Filed Yesterday

The following were among the suits filed yesterday in the city and circuit courts:
 J. F.. McCulley vs. Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company. The plaintiff claims s1o000 damages for alleged personal in- iuries received while at work in the de- fendant company's mines.
 Pierce Fulghum vs. Birmingham Rail- way Light and Power company. The plaintiff claims s20.0M damages for all legged aggravated assault and battery committed by conductor in the em- poy of the company.
 Charley Bird vs. Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company. The plaintiff claims 5000 damages for alleged personal, injuries.
 Frances Gross vs. Central of Georgia Railroad company. The plaintiff claims $500 damages for an alleged wrongul election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
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 s1000 or more:
 s20eo-Birming gham Realty company to T. l.. Anglin and T. A. White. part of block 7s4. according to the plans and surveys of the Birmingham Realty com pany to Birmingham.
 s2s00-Sallie A. Streit to Mrs. Laura NJ Garrettson, lot in block A, according to the plans and surveys of Glen Iris
 s1s5O-L. F. Credile to w. r.. Ryan. part of lots and 9, in block q. accord ing to the plans and surveys of East Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.

"'fhe Trail of the Lonesome Pine" Eugene Walters great play which come here to the Jefferson theatre Mon day and Tuesday nights and Tuesday matinee, contains no problem, no ques- ton of sex dominance, but is absolute in the purity of it's sentiment, the up- lift of its moral and the poetry of its romance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Secures S5OOO Verdict

J. F. Dabney, Jr., of Ensley yesterday was awarded verdict and damages to the amount Of 5000 against the Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power com pany, in the second division of the cir cult court, Judge C. E. Smith presiding. The action was to recover damages for personal injuries to the plaintiff. who was run over and seriously injured by a street car. Bondurant & smith were attorneys for the plaintiff. Charles E
 Rice being counsel for the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Specifications for Equipment

The specifications as to the equipment submitted were;
 q. Poles will be sound, stout timber, round in form. knots neatly trimmed, bark peeled and roofed.
 ''2. cross arms of ereosoted pine or equivalent. of ample size and strength to carry the wires.
 g. Insulators to be of glass or porcelain of best temper and grade.
 A. Pins of locust. straight grained and free from knots or curls.
 ..5. Hardware: All metal used on the line will be thoroughly galvanized and of ample size to carry the loads required. c. Wire will be copper, steel or alumi- mum of ample size and capacity to handle the power to be transmitted.
 "A general characteristic drawing or poles line is attached herewith.
 "TIDEWATER POWER CO,
 By J. M. Dewberry, President. "December 3, 1922
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Shea at the BijOu

"The Bells" will be the offering of Thomas F. Shea al the Saturday mati nee at the Bijou today, specially strong attraction for women, and to- night he will present "Dr. Jekyll and MT. Hyde" Tickets are selling rapidly for the opening night of Madame Sher- ry" at the Bijou next week, and the indications are that the house will be ra ok e6-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
CHAMBER ENTERS
 POSTOFF|CE FIGHT Letters Written to Public
 Buildings Committee
GIVES FACTS IN CASE
States That High Price Asked for Addition to Present Site Is Due to Constantly Increasing
 Real Estate Values

It was announced yesterday at the Chamber of Commerce that the organi- zation was to take an active hand in the campaign to secure a larger post office site and beautiful new postof- flee for Birmingham.
 John W. Sibley. president of the chamber, yesterday mailed letters to all the members of the public buildings committee of the House of Represen- tatives in Washington. containing vital facts regarding Birmingham, and urg- ing them to take favorable steps that this great metropolis of the south re- ceive q federal appropriation for site and postoffice building commensurate with its present size and prospects of future growth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
PERSONAL

W. H. skaggs of Chicago who handled a recent trade in Firmin yham whereby the Bessemer Coal Iron and Land com pany and Henry l.. Badham and asso- ciates acquired valuable lands in Tusca- loosa and adjoining counties. was here yesterday Mir. Skaggs will remain here several days in connection with some affairs that are to be closed up during the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Majestic Matinee Today

The comedy features at the Majestic this week, Bush and Shapiro and VII son Franklyn & Co. will serve to fill the theatre for the matinee this after noon, and the musical number of the Singing Maetins will prove another of the big features. There are matinees daily al 2:3O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Territory to Be Served

The territory outlined by MT. Dewberry to he served by his company follows:
 Proposed location of the trunk line ser vice and feed wires of the electric lighting and power system of the Tidewater Power company, Birmingham, Ala:
 Begin at Ensley or west of Ensley; thence through Ensley to Pratt City; thence through Pratt City, Thomas. East Thomas and Walker tract to North Bir- mingham; thence through North Birming- ham; thence through East Birmingham to and through Avondale: also from Ensiey through Tuxedo, Shady Side Owenton, Graymont and Smithfield to business cen- ter of Birmingham; in and throughout the business center; also on Tenth avenue, north from Fourteenth street to East Bir- mingham; and on Avenue F., south, from Fourteenth street to Forty-first street,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

Avondale; thence through Woodlawn to and through East Lake.
 These lines serve practically all or the industrial and manufacturing sections of the city, and much of the residence sec tions as well as the business center. From these trunk lines service wires can radlate on both sides
 .,rhe company will bid heavily for pow or business. hence the location of the first construction through and covering the industrial sections where are located the plants which should use electric power AS soon as the plans herewith are ap- proved. which we hope will not be later than Friday, December 6, we are ready to pay the city the cash and execute the bond as required by the franchise, and to begin work.
 "TIDEWATER POWER CO,
 By J. M. Dewberry, President. December .. 1912"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
FIRST OF RIDDEN
 STEEL IS EN ROUTE Foundations for New Hotel Completed and Placing of
 Steel Is Next Step

A bill of lading for four cars ot steel, the initial shipment on the Roden hotel order which was placed several months ago, has been received by the officials of that company.
 The steel was shipped December from Ohio, where it was fabricated and will reach here Just as soon as the congested traffic conditions on the railroads will permit. The Roden Hotel company held meeting yesterday at which time the fact that the steel had been shipped was given out. The direc- tors were also informed that the foun- dations are fully completed, have been capped and the arrival of the steel Is the only thing that is delaying the The foundations of the Roden hotel are said to have cost s32 2,000-considerably less than was eN- pected The foundation contract has been fully discharged and the arrival of the steel will witness the raising Of the first shaft on this $1,0oO,Oo0 in- vestment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Cbildren's Matinee Orpheum

Children are invited on the stage at the Orpheum theatre this afternoon to get A close range view of the great white polar bears, and to hear Mile. Berenice talk about the bears, their habits and where they live. It will be an interesting and educational feature following the regular performance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were Issued yesterday in the office of the pro- bate clerk:
 M L. Campbell of Birmingham and Miss Madgie Vest.
 Joe Smith of wylam and Miss Annie Bell Newman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
"Rlne Steel, on Trial

The preliminary hearing of 'Bue Steel" alias Peter Carey, charged with the mur der of Charles Douglas, both negroes, will be heard this afternoon before Judge Benners of the court of common pleas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Dewberry Says They Are Ready to Build Power
 Plant at Once
READY TO PAY CASH
 FOR THE PRIVILEGE
Request Before Commission Totally Unexpected-Action on Matter Is Delayed Until the Return
 of Judge Lane

That Birmingham is perhaps to have more competitive electric current from i, a trio of sources was indicated yesterday when J. NJ. Dewberry. president of the Tidewater Power company, communicated to the commissioners a request to be all lowed to proceed with the construction of the necessary transmission stations for Lis associates.
 With a communication that his com pany was ready to pay the cash and start the work of supplying Birmingham with electricity, Mir. Dewberry enclosed table of specifications of his equip nent and also the district he purposes to serve. if the commissioners grant the right to proceed The Tidewater has already a franchise for electric lighting here, and Mr. Dewberry told the com missioners that the company was ready to proceed under paragraph > section l, of that franchise.
 The request of MT. Dewberry was passed over until Commissioner Lane re- turns to the city With MT. Dewberry and the Alabama Interstate Power com pany in the field, competing with the olli1ltilS ndill IAdie~iSs A1iSh1 @'h ! ONSN company. it is regarded as likely that the citizens of Birmingham will soon have all the available electricity they want.
 Power Plant on Warrior River
 "Our power plant" said MT. Dewberry, will be located on the Warrior river, near our coal mines We have secured the advice of competent engineers and they tell us that is the most feasible point for generating electricity for Great. CT Birmingham. We are ready to pro eeed now and I hope the commissioners will not delay our starting.'
 The development yesterday from the Tidewater Power company was entirely unexpected and caused a ripple of. ex- eitement at the city hall. The success of the first Tidewater proposition, which was the street car line. has caused con siderable confidence to be shown in what ever that company undertakes.
 Dewberry's Communication
 The communication of MT. Dewberry follows
 Board of Commissioners, Birmingham,
 Ala.
 Dear Sirs: In accordance with para graph A. section l, of ordinance 75C, and the agreement with the city relating thereto, granting electric lighting and power franchise to Tidewater Power com pany we submit herewith plans and specifications for electric power pole line; also map and description of the proposed location of the trunk line service and feed wires of the electric lighting and power system of the Tidewater Power company. and beg your early eonsidera- ton and approval.
 We are ready to pay the city the cash and to execute the bond, also to begin the work of construction as provided in paragraph 5. section l, of said franchise and agreement. Yours very truly,
 "TIDEWATER POWER COMPANY,
 By J. NJ. Dewberry, President.
 December ,, 1912''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

much cost to the county. but the re- suits must be very gratifying, for the roads of that county are the best 1 have ever seen.
 "The eonvicts arc in permanent camps as the county is divided into districts. There is one main camp or stoclSade fitted up with all modern con- veniences such as electric lights, steam heat, running water, hospital and re- creation grounds. In each of the road districts-I think there are flve---a sub camp or stockade is located. These are also permanent, and fitted up like the main camp. the conVicts being transported to their work on wagons, which, by the way, they make them selves during bad weather. and at night are returned to camp. l understand that the cost of erecting the sub camps is between s4Oo0 and 5000 so you can judge they are well built and equipped. We watched the convicts at work for some time and I desire to say they worked better and faster than some free labor that I have seen at the same work. There was not a word spoken except when orders were given and the work made rapid pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Aldricli Writes

This letter is written in cooperation with Postmaster T. II. Aldrich, who also has mailed several letters to mem bers of Congress telling of the needs of Birmingham on the postoffice ques- ton. These letters are sent at the instance of Congressman Oscar ". Un- derwood, who recently introduced Il special bill in Congress appropriatinis $1,20o.000 for a new postofflee in Bir- mingham to be erected on larger site than the present site bought some time ago.
 The letter of the Chamber of Com merce presents forcible facts in regard to the rapid advance in real estate values that Birmingham has witnessed in the past few years A point empha- sized is that advances in real estate values in Birmingham are not the re- suit of any boom methods, but just the natural growth that IS going on in this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
We Write Everything

That is legitimately included in casualty and surety insur- ance.
 All clean risks, no matter how small, are acceptable to Us.
 Let this strong Southern Company, with it's record for prompt settlements, have your business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Many Admirable Features

There were many other admirable features about the camps and the man ner in which the convicts were worked and cared for. I learned from people in position to know that much of the success of the Georgia system was due to the efforts of Captain Donelson, who has been in charge of the eonvicts of the county ever since they were put to work on the roads.
 "Of course conditions are much diff ferent in Jefferson county from those existing in the Georgia county. We have more territory and more miles of roads, It costs thousands of dollars to install and equip the convict camps of Georgia but the results apparently justify the expenditure. We will prob ably make some further investigations in order to get all the light possible on this important question"