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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
CRISIS IN ALABAMA CONSOLIDATED CASE Local Meeting Not Held. To Be Meeting in New
 York Today

Although a meeting of local creditors oi tbe Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company was expected to be held here yesterday, 1t did not materialize lnquiry made direct to several of those interested brought the statement that the local men were inclined to stand behind the com pany in its present difficulties, now being , threshed out in Baltimore, and not ask for any court action unless such course is considered absolutely necessary at some future time.
 The affairs of the Alabama Consoli- dated. especially in Baltimore. has occa- stoned some belief here that perhaps a receivership would be appointed. From this end of the line 1t Is said there Is contemplated no such action. Local att torneys of the company consulted yes- terday with some of the heaviest local creditors with most satisfactory results, according to a statement made by them.
 The meeting of the directors in New York this morning is expected to bring the affairs of the company to a crisis. The directors will be asked by J. II. Hoadley to stand behind the company, and he is authority for the statement that friends are on hand to fight the appointment of receivers Although re- assuring information has been gathered here and in many quarters, the appoint ment of receiver is considered unlikely, yet there is considerable apprehension There are said to be several men in Bir- mfngham who have been recommended to the Baltimore creditors as worthy of ap- pointment as receivers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
ANYTIME CHOSEN
 AS DOORKEEPER Other Birmingham Mel. ,gtq Assist in Work of Big
 Convention

James weatherly, national committee man from Alabama, was notified yester- day morning by John l. Martin, sergeant at-arms for the democratic convention at Baltimore June 25, that John F, Antwine of Birmingham had been named as door keeper for that convention.
 Thus MT. Antwine will succeed to the post so long held by the late Jack Cur ran.
 MT. Weatherly was also notified that as assistant sergeants-at-arms the fol- lowing had been appointed Robert G. Thach and J. T. R. Rives of Birmingham; S. D. Taylor of Roanoke and Greer Mare chal of Mobile.
 MT. ewatherly stated that he had re- quested the appointment of the following as additional sergeants- -at-arms and that he felt sure that the request would be granted Harry Jones, Joe Mudd, Court ney Henly, Francis Latady. William mood, Jr., and Frank Morrow, all of Bir- mingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 AROUND FLORENCE
June Jury Term of Circuit Court Meets-Aged Lady Falls-Drane
 Trial Is Postponed

Florence, June o'-tspeciail-Mpn pnday the non-jury term of the circuit court convenes in the courthouse at Il o'block, Judge Charies r. Aimon preslding1 The term will be brief, as there are few cases on the docket.
 Mrs. Lizzie Beckwith suffered very severe fall recently. In going ddwn d stairway her foot caught, throwing her on her face. Her arm was broken lshoui- der disiocated. and three contusions in her head and face.
 J. P. Whitman. missionary Baptist minister. was brought to Florench yes terday on the charge of selling a horse which was already mortgaged. He was holding revival when arrested at i.ufau- la, Ala
 The water supply in Florence lis not coming up to the physicians standard of purity. Much complaint has been1 regis tered. but it brings no relief,
 Among the students of the simmer school held at the state normal lcollsge the Roman studio has been room that has attracted much hattering corAment. Prof. J. B. Game. who has the cHair Of Latin, has many implements of Roman
  warfare, made by the students. Dolls dressed In Roman attire by the voting la dies of his department, a miniature lbr.idse patterned after the one that Caesar built map of ancient Rome. made bv stu dents, and pictures of the important strat- egic points in the Roman wars. l If is very unique, and an object lessol, that is compelled to be instructive.
 The, commissioners court of Lauaerdale county convened Monday morning lin th. office of the probate judge Janhes F. Koonce, in order to transact thel usual monthly business.
 At a recent meeting of the Flhrence Commercial club. the following Officers were elected: President. Williafp M Richardson; vice president, F. B. Hardin. Secretary. Edgar James; treasurer I. Fred Johnson; executive cohmittde, w. M Richardson, w. H. Weakley and ] K. Powers
 At the preliminary trial of R. w. Drane. who is in jail for the killing of will Young on the streets of Florence May 27 the counsel for defense tvaive,l trial until the meeting of the grandl jury. which will be in September Thts will necessitate the defendant remaining in jail some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. June 5.-G P. M)-The pressure continued high over the greater portion of the country during the past 2i hours, there being but slight barometric changes in southern sections. Over the northwest an extensive high pressure area has moved down from Canada. It has caused generally cooler weather over the Rockies. but throughout the great central basin rising temperatures and general rain has occurred.
 Over the gulf states thunder showers have continued in Texas and the states east of the Mississippi. Clear weather has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
NEWS OF INTEREST
 FROM HUNTSVILLE
First Cotton Square of Season Seen. Miss Vaughan Dead-Rains
 Damage Crops

Huntsville. June 5.-(Special) )-The first cotton square of the year was brought to Huntsville today by Bud Jordan, negro farmer who operates a farm south of the city.
 Miss Nellie B. Vaughan, a popular young lady of Merrimack, died yester- day afternoon at the home of her moth- CT, Mrs. Annie Vaughan. Miss Vaughan was 20 years old and was a daughter of the late NJ. II. Vaughan of this city.
 S. R. Butler. county superintendent of education, announces that the state institute for Madison county teachers will be held in Huntsville in the first week of July. The institute will be conducted by Superintendent c. B.. Glenn of Birmingham.
 Reports from various portions of Madison county are to the effect that the rains of Monday night caused a considerable amount of damage.
 Smallpox has been practically stamped out in Madison county, only three cases remaining at present.
 The first model state highway. that extending from Huntsville to Normal, has been finished with the exception of gap of a few hundred feet. The new road is in effect an extension of city street far out into the country. II is as wide as a street and is as smooth as asphalt paving though built of limestone. The cost was in excess of the original estimates of the state highway commission but the state en- gineer says it is well worth the money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
GANEY COMPLETES
 HIS ASSISTANTS

Sylacauga. June 5.--(Special l)-Professor Clancy. recently elected as president of the Fourth District Agricultural school, has completed his assistants in the school work and gives out the following:
 Agriculture and science. E. w. Jenkins; mathematics and director of athletics. T. J. Lessley; literature and Latin, c. ". McKenney; history and art. Miss Willie B. Forbes music, Miss Martha Glenn. $ Professor and Miss Forbes were re- elected, having served in the same position for several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
HENRY COLE TRIAL RESET FOR JUNE r Continuance Asked Because Many Other Cases Would
 Be Postponed

Henry Coles trial on the charge of murdering Felix J. Ellard at Lewis I burg on March Is was passed yester- day morning by Judge Frank Cahalan until June IT.
 When the case was called in the first division of the criminal court yes- terday morning the defense insisted upon an immediate trial, but a continu- ance was asked by the attorneys for the state and it was granted. Solici- ] tor H. P Hefin stated that the case would probably consume week, and that there are two dozen or more cases now on the dockets which would have to be passed in order to give Cole trial now. It is believed that the Cole case will not be reset again and that the trial will begin on the stipu- lated date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

Anniston, June 5.-(special.) At a meeting held here by the board of trus- tees of the Alabama Presbyterian col lege for men, which closed on Tues day, 1t was decided to build new building for the purpose of adding training school to the college. This school will be preparatory school and students leaving this training school will be allowed to enter the college, they receiving instruction from the regular college faculty.
 The trustees met in regular annual session yesterday afternoon with Pres fdent w. c. Clark of Birmingham pre- siding. Much business was transacted chief features being the appointing of a committee to secure a regular en- dowment fund for the college and to formulate plans for the re-bonding of the college, the decision to build new building for maintaining of d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
prevailed over Oklahoma. Arkansas. Ten

prevailed over Oklahoma, Arkansas, Ten nessee and the Ohio valley. Temperatures have risen generally along the gulf coast and west of the Mississippi, but in central sections of the cotton belt slight fall occurred. At Galveston LOS inches of rain fell dur ing the past "A hours. at Montgomery 1.S6 inches and at Miami 40 inches. Temperatures in Birmingham were nor nal.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, June 5:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
COOL IN BALTIMORE

Senator John H. Bankhead, campaign manager for oscar w. Underwod, notified E. K. Campbell and others yesterday that he had provided unique method of keep ins the Baltimore convention delegates cool and comfortable. In reference to a mint julep nothing was said.
 In a nutshell, the truth is that Senator Bankhead has made a purchase of 10000 fans. Each of thees breeze arousers, pro- motors and dispensers, bears the placid eountenance of Oscar w. Underwood.
 Nothing to secure the nomination of Underwood is being left undone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Indenendent Proceedings

Seattle, Wash, June 5.-Samuel Sad Ter, who conferred with Congressman Victor Berger In Indianapolis relative to proceedings against Judge Hanford and who Is a member of the committee appointed by the socialist national com mittee to collect evidence against Judge Hanford. said today that Attor- ney General Wickersham's decision would not affect the proposed impeach- ment proceedings. The socialist party said Sadler held that Hanford's de- cision in the Oleson case was the continuation of long line of de- cisions against workingmen. A great mass meeting soon is to be held here for the purpose of denouncing Hanford, Sadler said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

Issue of Preferred stock and Bonds
Savannah. Ga. June l. 1s,

Savannah. Ga, June l, 1912.
 Notice is hereby given that Central of Georgia Railway company. has filed with the railroad commission of Geor- gia its petition for the approval, au- thority. and consent of the commission to an issue of $15.O00 900 of preferred stock and of mortgage bonds sufficient in amount to refund all it's outstanding obligations and for supplying such funds as may be hereafter needed for additions, betterments. improve mcnts. purchases, extensions and other corporate uses. The commission has set down the petition for hearing at it's office in Atlanta, Ga, on Thursday June 20. 1912, at 10:00 a. m.
 CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY CO
 By ALEXANDER R. LAWToN.
 Vice President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Weather Forecast

Washington, June 5.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Local rains Thurs day; Friday probably fair.
 Georgia Local rains Thursday and probably Friday.
 Tonnessee: Local showers and some what lower temperature Thursday; Friday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Probe Comstock Case

Gadsden, June 5.-The grand jury Tues day began an investigation of the case of c. D. Comstock, the Birmingham law yer who was arrested some weeks ago, charged with attempting to bribe one of the witnesses on the J. c. Lutes murder case Several witnesses appeared before the grand jury. The jury will take a final adjournment on Saturday of this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
UGLY CHARGES ARE
 MADE AGAINST ROREX
Tuscumbia Banker Who Recently Left for California Accused of Tam
 pering With City's Books

Rorex, the defaulting cashier of the Tus- cumbia Bank and Trust company, after making over his property to the bank in order to cover the shortage as far as pos sible, left for California several days ago. After his departure it was discovered that the stock of merchandise he had trans ferred had a prior claim, which prevent ed the bank from realizing anything on 1t, and other property was involved Steps were taken to have Rorex returned to Tuscumbia and now he will have to face all charges. He had been city treas urer and as he only turned over the books the day before his departure, it has since been discovered that the books were tam pered with and some ugly charges are be- ing made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
EUFAULAN PASSES
 ARMY EXAMINAT

Eufaula, June 5.-(Special)-Dr. J. w. Fem. prominent young physician of this city, has successfully passed the examina- tion held in Atlanta May 6 for the medical reserve corps of the United States army.
 Dr. Fem received his credentials few days ago and has also been notified that President Taft has sent to the Senate his nomination to be first lieutenant in the medical reserve corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
PRESBYTERIANS WILL ADD A
 TRAINING SCHOOL AT ANNISTON

training school and the selection of a professor In modern languages.
 The presidents annual report was very flattering as were those of the other committees. A leave of absence was voted pr. Lang of one year, he to make 9 tour of Europe.
 Georgia Alabama College
 The Georgia synod will be invited to consider the advisability of com bining the two synodical colleges for men. At present the Georgia synod has no college in Georgia for the instruc- ton of men, and as they are seriously considering the locating school of this character, 1t Is thought that the Georgia synod will consider favorably the combining of the two colleges. If this is done the name of the school would then be the Alabama Georgia Presbyterian College for Men.
 The following trustees were present at the meeting: w c. Clark, chairman, of Birmingham; s. J. Foster, D. D.; S. D. Weakley, H. c. Kegley and John II. Frye of Birmingham, W. H. Weatherly and c. J. Houser of Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
American Marines Win

Picking. June 5.-4The American marines took first places in the 300. 400 and 300 yards target matches at the annual rife contests with the other legation guards today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
YOUNG MAN BROWNS IN TENNESSEE RIVER Tragic Death of Smith Malone Near Shef-
 field

Florence. June 5.-(Special. )-I.ate yesterday afternoon Smith Malone, who was employed in the government works on the Tennessee river was drowned four miles from Sheffield. He and companion were in the river swimming when MT. Malone was sud- denly seized with cramps and his friend realizing the danger, immediately went to his assistance, but was unable to rescue him, although he made a most valiant effort.
 The body has not yet been recovered. The river is being dredged carefully, but with no result as yet The mother has been unconscious since the first news was brought
 At the meeting of the city council Mon day night, two of the board of aldermen felt aggrieved over the wa va certain he- cision was rendered and rendered tfIe,r resignation to take effect at once. The council refused to accept, concluding to wait until the heat of the controversy tgas over and take the matter up again. sev- eral ordinances were passed in regarA to bettering the sanitary conditions of the streets, and all stagnant water was or dered to be drained at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

The refreshing rain, after the drouth. came at a most suspicious time for the
 farmers Cotton, corn and vegetables are growing rapidly. The strawberry, cherry
 and all early fruits are in the greatest abundance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
ANOTHER FEDERAL , JUDGE UNDER FIRE Congressman Berger Att tacks Judge Hanford ISSUE IS SOCIALISM Hanford Cancelled Naturalization Papers of Leonard Oleson Upon
 Testimony That He Was
 Socialist
ISSUE IS SOCIALISM

Washington, June 5.-Encouraged by a letter from Attorney General Wickersham recommending reopening of the case de- priving Leonard Oleson of Seattle of citi- zenship because he was a socialist Repre- sentative Berger of Wisconsin today de- claring his intention of urging impeach- ment proceeding against United States District Judge Hanford, who decided the issue.
 Representative Berger averred he would exercise his peroragatve as a member Of the House and would call up as matter of special privilege a resolution for the impeachment of Judge Hanford. Berger laid before the President and the Attor- ney General a copy of the record in the Oleson case, and today he received a let ter from MT. Wickersham. saying that gross injustice had been done to MT Oleson."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Lay Going to England

Tracy Lay, recently appointed by Pres ident Taft as deputy consul with head quarters at London, Is in the city, the guest of his father, Capt. w, P. Lay. and other relatives The post to which MT. Lay is going is one of the most important in the consular service, and is at the head of the other consus of England MT. Lay expects to sail from New York on the steamship Olympic June 15. Congressman Burnett has made no announcement as to the successor to MT Lay, who was his secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Cancelled Because He Was Socialist

Cancelled Because He Was Socialist
 Oleson's certificate of naturalization was cancelled by Judge Hanford on testimony that Oleson subscribes to the principles of the socialist party.
 The form of impeachment will be un- usual to the House. Under the constitu- ton a member can rise to his place and impeaeh a judge. It is question Of the highest privilege and under the rules must be taken Up. If the resolution Is adopted the judiciary committee is charged with preparing the case for pre- sentation to the Senate.
 MT. Berger bases his view that an i'm peachment action will succeed on the fol- lowing letter from Attorney General Wickersham, received after the represen- tative had called on him in the matters: Hon. Victor Berger, House of Repre-
 senatives:
 My Dear MT. Berger-After you left yesterday I found upon investigation that the department had already caused in- uuiries to be made into the case of which you spoke to me, namely, the proceeding in the western district of Washington to cancel the naturalization certificate of Leonard Oleson, and upon examining the report I found that the proceeding was initiated at the. instance of one of ae local officials of the department of com merce and labor and brought by the dis trict without previous communication with thiS depa rtment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
ALABAMA CITY ID
 VOTE ON BOND ISSUE Waterworks, Sewerage Sys-
 tenn and City Hall Needed OPEN CIGAR FACTORY
Tracy Lay in Gadsden Before Going to London to Accept Position in Consular Service-To Open
 Bids on Meters in July

Gadsden. June 5.-(special.)- .)-citizens of Alabama City will be asked to vote on a bond issue of $5OooO for building water works plant, installing a sewerage system and erecting new city hall. This was the action scheduled at the meeting of the city council of that place tonight. The election probably will be held in about six weeks and indications favor it's success.
 The construction of new city hall has been under consideration for some time, and the council has decided that now is the time to build 1t if the funos can be secured From 5000 to 5000 of the bond issue will be used for this purpose.
 There still is prospect that Alabama City will secure it's water supply from Cadsden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Open Cigar Factory

A cigar factory will be opened in Gads- den tomorrow. Manuel F. Rodriguez or Tampa, Fla, is here and has rented rooms in the Kyle building on Broad street, where he and his associates will engage in the. manufacture of Havana and do- mestie goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
SHEFFIELD MAN IS
 KILLED BY TRAIN
Remains Found on Track Near Courtland Prove to Be w. F.
 Newberry

Decatur. June 5.-(Special )-The body of the unknown white man who was run over by Southern passenger train near Courtland early Sunday morning. was yesterday identified as that of w. F. Newberry of Sheffield. The Identification was made by his brother-in-law, J. H. Hawk, of Sheffield.
 The body was shipped to Cleveland, Tenn, for interment.
 The following officers have just been elected for the ensuing term by New De- catur lodge, No. 49l, A. F. X A, M: W. P. Fogarty. w. NJ; J. D. Bush, s. w.: J. D. McNabb, J. w; E. E. Graves, treas- urer; Claude McMillan, secretary; Charles H. Johnson. S. D.: s. NJ. Thompson, J. D.; George H. Young, tyler.
 Rains during the past few days have interfered with blowing in this section of the state.
 A large crowd of witnesses. lawyers and spectators from the Decaturs and Athens are at Swan Lake today attending the trial of Frank Scheurman, charged with the murder of John Henry. at this lake a few days ago. Swan Lake is in Limestone county and the preliminary trial being held today is being held before a justice of the peace from Athens, the county sen. of Limestone county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Open Bids on Water Meters

Bids on 800 water meters will be opened by the city July 1. This was the decision made at an adjourned meeting of the city council last night. The city proposes to furnish the meters free of charge to con- but it has not been determined whether a charge for installation will be .l-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

Rains during the past few days have interfered with blowing in this sectior of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Cotton Chopping Begun

Reports are that cottoIf choppng on Sand mountain Is well under way and that there will be fair crop, regardless of the discouraging reports of earlier III the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Great White Way

Both the electric and gas companies have made the same rates to Broad street merchants who are behind the plan for great white way. and both means of lighting will be used in the extension of the posts along this thoroughfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Fourth of July Plans

Fourth of July plans will be discussed at the meeting of the Business Mems club Monday night, Arrangements for pyrotechnical display with other attrac- tions at Elliott park already have been made, but whether celebration will be held in Gadsden will not be known until after the Business Mems club meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
No Report on Trial

q found, moreover. that no report had been taken on the trial of the tes- tlmony of the witnesses and that the counsel for MT. Oleson had requested that the decree be opened in order to enable him to make Q record. I have instructed the United States attorney to facilitate him in every way within his power toward the opening of the decree and the securing of new trial. Ar, falling, that of an appeal to the circuit court of appeals.
 T have further notified the United States attorney that, upon the facts stated by Judge Hanford in his de- cision the department was of the opin- ion that gross injustice had been done to MT. Oleson in cancelling his certificate of naturalization. Yours very truly, GEORGE w. WICKERSHAM."
 The House may not take action of Representative Berger's resolution of impeachment at this time. it was re- ported today, postponing it until the next session of Congress
 Judge Hanford decided that Oleson could not attach himself to the prin- ciples of the constitution of the United States because he was a member of tho socialist party.