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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the office of the probate clerk showing the following transfers of real estate, the consideration being 5000 or more
 sl250-John London and wife to l.. B. Leftwich part of lot ? in block 6i4, &C., cording to the present plans and surveys of Birmingham.
 s15Oo-John London and wife to L. B. Leftwich part of lot in block 614, ac- cording to the present plans and surveys of Birmingham.
 s535o-Max J. Winkler Brokerage com- pany to Ike Adler, lots r and 20 in block 1lS. according to the present plans and surveys of the Elyton Land company to Birmingham.
 siOoo-Kelley Realty company to Pattie R. Jacobs, lot in block ?, according to the present plans and surveys of Mag nolia Heights.
 s2o09-Wilbur E. Kelley to Pattie R. Jacobs. lots 1 and in. block 203, accord- ing to the present plans and surveys of the North Birmingham Land company to Birmingham.
 slo,5O0-Pattie R. Jacobs to w. E. Kelley. lot 16 in block s32, according to the pres- ent plans and surveys of Birmingham.
 sl0,0oo-David Roberts, Jr.. and wife and w. w. Hazard to Ike Adler, lot F in block 6l. according to the present plans and surveys of Birmingham.
 sl00O-Robert A. Jones to Lena L. Jones, lots 10 and II in block 1S according to the present plans and surveys of the Ems ley Land company to Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
Cured Through Faith

Chicago, July 19.-The annual gather ing of the lame, halt and blind at the shrine of St. Anne is in progress at the California Avenue church, where won derful cures are said to have been made in past years.
 The Novena services began yesterday morning. and when the doors of the church were opened there came a big crowd. some supported on canes, others on crutches and on the arms of friends, and more riding in wheel chairs
 All who desired were given the privi- lege of kissing the sacred relic, a piece of the wristbone of the saint. Eager hands were stretched forth by those suf- fering from all manner of ills for a chance to touch the relic.
 q do not maintain that any miracles were performed while I was here year ago." said Father Daley today, but il is true that many were cured and purely through their faith"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20

most perfect sanitation will be feature. We will have clean. healthy water and the sanitary features will insure a liv- able and healthy mine town.
 "In the matter of construction the worl will be modern mechanically to the last detail. The properties will be cleo trically driven and the equipment will be the latest. For washing and removing every vestige of slate we will provide the most modern equipment
 The lands we intend to develop have Lever been touched. We believe that an output of 10o0 tons per day will be ar ranged within F months from now. The construction of the railroad will start at once. The output will be clean"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
CHAMBER ID WORK
 FOR BOND ISSUE. Delegate From Every Beat to Hold Conference
 Next Thursday

At a meeting between President John w. Sibley of the Chamber of Commerce and Job Going, R. F. L.ovelady, J. B. Vines and Ed Haigler of the board oc revenue yesterday noon at the Cham Der of Commerce, plans were consum- mated whereby the Chamber of Com merce will support the courthouse bond issue and do everything in it's power to see that the authorization of the issue Is carried In the coming election.
 Mir Sibley stated yesterday that 1t had been decided to hold a conference next Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock In the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from every beat in the county will be invited and thorough discussion of the bond elec- ton will be held. In speaking of the conference Mir. Sibley said:
 This conference will be non-politicar and bipartisan. It will be held simp- ly to get the ideas of the men from standpoint of business and good cit izenship. Certain people from each beat in the county will be invited by the Chamber of Commerce and we hope to put the bond issue through.
 The board of revenue said Mir. Sib- ley, Ifs not bound to any particular plan for new courthouse, but 1t pos- sible they will work for civic cen- ter. If it is deemed necessary to erect the new courthouse on the site of the present one, very likely the structure will be erected in the form of sky scraper. which can easily ne sold for an office building later on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
AT THE HOTELS

J. S. Darrah of Holt, R. R. Drake of Gadsden and w. H. Taylor of Montgom- cry are among the arrivals at the Nor rIs.
 N. W. Kyser of Albertville, R. West of Montgomery and ]. B. Mackey of Montgomery are registered at the Metro politan.
 w. E. Mitchell of Montgomery, l.. w. Hardage of New Decatur and l. l.. Cas- ton of Atlanta are among those stopping at the Florence.
 R. J. Renfro of Chicago, J. A. Me Dade of Baltimore and J. NJ. Lowe of At lanta are among those registered at the Birmingham.
 c. c. Thach of Auburn, V. P. Mckinley of Troy and B. B. Ross of Auburn are among the arrivals at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
NEW COMPANY FORMED HERE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF COAL
 LANDS ON ENORMOUS SCALE
DEAL IS CONSUMMATED
 WHEREBY REPUBLIC co.
 GETS PALOS PROPERTY
Includes 2900 Acres of Coal LandsPaos Mines Will Be Taken Over By New Owners Monday-Entre Output Will
 Be Used at Thomas Coke Ovens

That the Republic Iron and Steel com pany had acquired the entire holdings of the Palos Coal and Coke company. excepting two forty acre tracts. was the official announcement yesterday from the local executive offices of the former com 2any.
 The operation at Palos, the principal one of the Palos company, will be taken over Monday and operated without interrup- tion.. The acquiring company will not al- low any cessation of operations at this time. The new owners propose to formu- late plans at once looking to the expendi- ture of between $l000Oo and s150o00 on the new property. It is not proposed to make any new opening. However the present operations will be mace thorough ly modern and the output considerably increased
 The mines now have an output of 400 tons of coal per day. The new company will make an effort to run that to 150o tons per day as soon as possible In the purchase the Republic company secures 2900 acres of very fine coal land which has been operated by the Palos Coal and Coke company several years. D. M. Dren- nen was president while the actual op- erations were fin charge of Felix NJ Dren- nen of this city
 The land is situated in Jefferson county. about 20 miles from Birmingham. The land is arranged very well for coal op- erations and the brand of coal is exceed ingly good. The new ownets. it is an- nounced propose to use the entire output at the Thomas coke ovens. It will be hauled by the Frisco lines to the place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20

filled with chloride of lime and other disinfectants.
 In the meantime the case was proceed- ing and a witness was on the stand. The janitor noiselessly slipped in the court room and sduirted the syringe filled with the powerful dsinfectant into several parts of the room. At first it was not noticeable, but in few minutes several persons began to cough and sneeze, while copious tears began to run down bronzed and hardened cheeks.
 For the love of Mike, what was in that syringe?' asked Judge Abernethy, as he wiped his streaming eyes.
 "Damiflno,' growled Jack Greener, in choking voice.
 Heres where I beat it," said Mar win Bonner, as he climbed out of the rear window.
 By this time the court room was rapid ly clearing and soon no one was left except Dave Anderson, who seemed inn previous to tho overpowering odor. But when he found himself alone D. B. also vacated.
 1t was some time before the trial could proceed. but finally the smell that you could taste subsided and the hearing was resumed. The case was not con cuded last night and will be heard again this afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
TRESSIE WALLOPS DENNIE
ny CHARLES Fl. MANDY

scrap was as one sided as a ball game between the Barons and the Volunteers with Fleharty on the hill The witness aforesaid was a fat old negro nanny, as broad as she was long and as greasy as a ham and over, two" in . Greek restaurant.
 What do you know about this caser queried he of the clan of Douglas.
 What ah knows, Jedge, is dis Dat gal Tressie went in an whipped dat nigger to CT frazzle."
 But who started the difficulty" ' Kant prove hit by me. Jedge, all ah knows Is dat dat ooma.n shore gin him liclxin."
 Are they married%
 "Ah reckon dey Is, Jedge, lak sum udder niggers what gifts married on suspicion"
 Sort of trial marriage, is that it?"
 No sah, Jedge dis Is de onliest trial what ah knows about"
 Well, hurry up and tell what you know about the fight, was there any profanity or 'cussing' indulged in?r
 "ln course dere was. de way dat gal wus working on Mistah t'lannigan would make anyone cuss, hit would ha' made me cuss an ah belongs to de church an de sistahs of de Banded Spooks, which don low no swearin'."
 Step aside. and hurry back 10 the boarding house because dinner time draws night" said Judge Douglas. It was learned later that the old nanny was cook at the boarding house where the judge dimes daily.
 Neither of the belligerents denied the mix up and neither took the witness stand in their own behalf, so Judge Douglas imposed S5 fine on each. And of course the woman paid both fines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20

of destination from the mine which is located on the Frisco.
 That a trade was under way between pany and the Republic company has been known in local circles for some months. The final closing up of the proposition was an event of yesterday morning. The official statement was issued by Charles Fairburne, district manager for the Re public company. following a conference yesterday morning with D. NJ. Drennen. who subsequently, announced the final step of the long negotiations.
 In local industrial circles the belief is expressed that the Republic made a good trade by acquiring mines where the out put may be run up to such a high figure. That furnace company has been in need of additional coal holdings and the prox- imity of the Palos property has appealed to the Republic for some time as being peculiarly adapted to it's wants.
 The same mine employees will be re- talned by the new owners, which will take over the mines Monday The company will. after a short time and a thor ough investigation. map out plans for the improvement of The operations which Niii bt III iiie NAli lit EtntIdl iuOu- ern operations of the Republic company. MT. Fairburne said yesterday:
 Tt may be announced that the prop critics of the Palos Coal and Coke com pany have been acquired by the Repub- lie Iron and Steel company. The land is composed of 2900 acres and takes in all held by the Palos company excepting two 10 acre tracts. The Republic Iron and Steel company will take over the properties Monday next. The new com pany will doubtless make some improve ments but l am not in a position to give any definite figures at this time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
MAY BE TROUBLE IN CONTINUING CASES May Clog Dockets in Tax
 Increase Cases MANY CASES PASSED
MANY CASES PASSED
Few Substantial Raises Made Yes terday and Many Cases Settled
 by Owners and Cap tain Allen

Although the board of revenue and Bacl Tax Commissioner Capt J. V Allen ar, settling about 50 tax increase cases day the numbers of passed and continued cases are increasing at a rapid gait, there being something like 400 cases on the docket, for which citations were issued and which went by default Unless some early action is taken by the board to dispose of these cases, the number of which is daily increasing. 1t is feared by those interested. that the docket will get elogged with these untred cases and much confusion arise therefrom in the final settlements.
 Yesterday the board passed on many cases and a few substantial raises were made. but as heretofore numbers of cases were settled by agreement The board will hold a short session this morning as few cases were set for today The following cases were handled yes terday:
 w. B. Brewer, raised s69Oo.
 F. D. Gaston. raised s75o.
 E. F. Geers, raised $500.
 P. J. McGeever dismissed
 Mrs. Blanche Gelders, raised sso9. Mrs. B. II. Gelders. raised s75o. W. C. Gwin. raised sl2oo.
 Dr. W. c. Gwin, raised $2ooa. Miss Marion Gibb, dismissed
 Valentine Gibb, Jr., dismissed Mrs. s. A. Gibson, dismissed. James F. Gibson, raised s2175. J. NJ. Gibson, raised $500
 George A. Gibson. raised BOO. s. P. Gidden, trustee. dismissed. w. H. Gillespie, raised s750. J. J. Gilmore, raised S6O00.
 Mrs. NJ l. Gingold, raised $00 Sam J. Gingold. dismissed.
 w. C. Glass. raised 1900.
 c. E. Glenn, dismissed.
 Walter R. Glenn, dismissed
 c. Gluck, raised $3s00-
 James jGluck, raised $500
 s. S Godlee, raised $200.
 Mrs. R. c. Golden. sraised $i0o. P. P. Goggans and Julius Jones, raised $50
 r. P. Goggins. raised sl50Q. s. Y. Coin, raised SGo0.
 Mary J. Coin, raised 500, W. W. Going. raised 5000.
 Mrs. Lizzie Goldman, raised $7oo. D. B, Goldsten. raised S40o. R. M. Goodal. dismissed.
 Mrs. $. E. Goodin, dismissed. NJ. IF Goodman, raised S25o. Mrs. C. J. Goodrich, dismissed. J. P. Goodin, dismissed
 J. T. Jordan. dismissed.
 NJ. NJ. Grant, raised s15oo.
 w. B. Grant. dismissed
 W. D. Graves. dismissed.
 Mrs. Jamie Green. dismissed. Samuel E. Greene. raised s5o0 T. J. Green, dismissed.
 Mrs E. Grief. dismissed.
 George Griffin, raised s2eo0. V Guglnza. raised s500. W. R. Gum, dismissed.
 William Guyse. raised s200. J. B. Haffey. raised $2250. J. D. Haggood, raised Slo0o C. F.. Halls raised s26s.
 Joe c. Hail. raised $l5o. J. w. Hall, dismissed.
 Mrs. Susie S. Hall. dismisse d. F. w. Hall, dismissed.
 Dr. R. II. Hamrick. dismissed. E. T.. Hamill. dismissed.
 J. H. Hamilton. dismissed. Mrs NJ F. Hamilton, raised siso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20

parks. Now the city Is Greater Birming- ham and has very large park area that is awaiting improvement. The utilization of Avondale park appears to have struck responsive chord from persons whose interest In Birmingham and her welfare cannot be disputed However, if there Is place more suitable the zoo may be located there.
 Smith Gives Views
 Frank W. Smith, who has called the attention of the commission to the needs of q zoo here, said yesterday:
 "I think Avondale park most suit able place for the ZOO. The place has every advantage and 1 will recommend to the park commission that We utilize that place 1 doubt not but what the commissioners who favor this movement will concur in the recommendations which will be made by the park commis- sion In Memphis, Nashville and else where great attention is given the crea- ton and maintenance of zoos.
 We could start out with one temporary building. The elk. deer and such dona- tions may be allowed to roam under fence over that beautiful hillside. The city would be at no great expense in feeding the specimens, as we shall not acquire any meat eating animals at this l1f1e l di Suit iiit tlt9 Wphit p' tD Ing a wise thing to adopt this plan and maintain it. Commissioner Weatherly and President Exum and doubtless Judge Lane are enthusiastic oyer the creation of the zoo.
 'J have requested Hugh Martin, the we'll known architect, to draft us tenta- tive plans for submission to the park commission and then later 10 the city commissioners. We would invite every suggestion looking to the establishment of a zoo which will bring untold joy to te children of Birmingham. 1 believe If cooperation is given that we can event ually establish zoo that will reflect credit upon the whole city.
 We intend to keep behind this move ment We did get many donations some time ago. but are not ready for them yet. When we get our building up and the range under fence I believe donations will be made without hesitation and of many types of animals.
 "The citizens who promised to sub scribe some years ago are willing to do SD now. So with t5l0. 4o to start with. we begin under natterlng conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20

In the majority of cases brought be- fore the police court where disagree ment occurs between a darky and his woman, be she wife by marriage or by just agreement II Is generally the female of the species that gets the "wolloping." But yesterday morning the case was reversed and a husky dusky damsel who weighed not more than 120 pounds was not only charged with, but convicted of administering corporal punishment on lanky sheep ish looking Ethiopian who was either lover or husband. and who answered to the name of Dennis Flannigan.
 Officer Maloney came near getting reprimanded for contempt of court, for when he saw the elongated dinge an- swer to a name sacred to the tradition of the Emerald Isle he wanted an ad- ditional charge docketed against him, for taking the name of his betthers in vain"
 Judge Douglas ruled against the patriotic officer. however. and ordered the dooketed case to proceed.
 To begin with Dennis was charged jointly with Tressie Elliot. the woman in the case, with creating a breach of the peace. According to the evidence of the arresting officer they had been engaged fin a battle royal in which vari- ous weapons ranging from hat pin to fire shovel had been brought into service.
 There was only one witness to the affair and according to her version the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
EXPECT DUTY TO
 MEXICO INCREASED

The following was issued by the Frisco lines yesterday:
 "The St. Louis and San Francisco Rail- road company Is in receipt of informa- ton that the Mexican government has passed law by which all foreign mer- chandise moving Into Mexico. after mid night Augusta 3l, 1912. will pay an ad- ditional tax of per cent of the regular import tariff duties. Shippers exporting from the United states No Mexico will be interested in having this .informa- ton. 1t being quite probable that the additional duties to be levied on freight moving into Mexico after August 3l will have the effect of increasing exports from the United States to Mexico between thiD date and the 3lst of August"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
Y. M. C. A. LECTURE
T. H. Johnston Will Make Address
 Sunday on House Building

T. H. Johnston, of T. H. Johnston & Co, will speak at the mems meeting of the Young Mems Christian association next Sunday afternoon.
 This is the first of a series of talks to be given by representative business men. and MT. Johnston will open up with a talk on House Building" In addition to the talk special music will be provided by the association orchestra and there probably will be one or more solos. The meeting begins at 3:S0 o'clock, and is held in the new association lecture hall. All men of the district are invited to at tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
CHINESE WOMAN
 TO BE DEPORTED

New Orleags, July 19.-Toy Joy, young Chinese woman 21 years of age, recently rescued from the white slavers in New York, where, it is alleged, Ter husband. d Chinese named Tong Hung, sold her for $500. is being sent to San Frsncisco from whence she will be sent bacS to China. She arrived here yesterday. accompanied by United States Marshal Alcote of Iron ton, and Miss Banta, principal of school for Chinese at Long Branch, N. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
NUMEROUS DEER
 REPORTED SEEN

Montgomery. July Stecial) )-Nu- merous deer have been reported in Gle burne and Cherokee counties. according to information received by John H. Wal lace, Jr.. commissioner of game and fish. Commissioner Wallace says that the deer have been reported in immense numbers( and he believes that their presence in herds in this section of the state is the result of the successful opera ton of the same and fish laws in Cherokee and Gle burne counties. He is much elated over the report that deer have teen seen in such numbers. and he believes that II is only question of time before there will be large quantity of this game in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
BOYS ZOO TAXES ON NEW LIFE WITH FINE . CHANCE 0F SUCCESS Park Commission Enthusi- astic Over Institution for
 the Children .AVONDALE PARK IS
 NEWEST SUGGESTION Boys Zoo Treasury Contains S510.40 and Other Donations Were Prom
 ised-F. w. Smith Talks of
 Importance of Zoo

The Boys Zoo has received official sanction. The commissioners favor it.. The park commissioners are enthusi- astic over the Boys Zoo, it is asserted. and the movement now seems destined to be a success. In the breasts of hundreds of children that announce ment will cause flutter of joy. To see the monkeys. the deer. the ellxs. the bears. the birds and all that goes to make a zoo will cause joyful antieipa- tion among the youngsters
 Frank W. Smith of the park com mission, who has been favoring q zoo for many years, has now taken up the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
CAMP HARDEE
Meets This Afternoon-County Re
 union at Bessemer August 17

This afternoon at o'clock fin the au- 6itorium of the Chamber of Commerce. Camp Hardee will hold it's regular semi monthly meeting. The comrades are re- ouested to attend, as are all visiting comrades, the public and Sons and Daughters.
 August IT the county reunion of Con- federate Veterans will be held with the local camp in the city of Bessemer All Confederate Veterans of Jefferson county are cordially invited to attend. It is ex- pected that this will be a barbecue and basket dinner. The orator of the day will be named later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
Building Permits

The following building permits were issued yesterday in the office of the building inspector in the city hall:
 s20.O0O-Ensley Land company. Ems ley, Ala. Twenty one-story frame buildings; work to be done at day labor.
 S4500-H NJ. Henderson. South Twelfth avenue One-story frame and q two-story frame building; work to be done at day labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday in the office of the probate clerk:
 James T. Smelling of Birmingham and Miss Mary Neugent.
 B. W. McKinnon of TalIadega, Ala. and Miss Annie Meherg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
ALLIGATOR CAUGHT IN
 FASHIONABLE STREET

New Orleans. July l9-An alligator six feet in length was captured in Carroiton avenue. fashionable section of this city, by the crew of an owl car early yester- day The conductor and motormsn were helpless until endorsements arrived. The crew of another car combined forces and the alligator was finally hauled to the ear barns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
Hat stiu on Head

M. H. Mcdowell of Ensley, who has been frequently mentioned for commissioner, was asked yesterday if This hat was in the ring" He replied: '.I don't know about that. It is still on my head. How ever. it may be in the ring before the race Is over.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-20
TO TAX PAYERS

THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO OPPOSE TAX COMMISSIONER AL LENS RAISES WOULD REPORT THAT MEsSRS. THOMPSON AND SSIYER, Ex- PERT AND ATTORNEY, ARE MEET ING WITH SUCCESS BEFORE THE BOARD OF REVENUE.
 IT IS IMPORTANT FOR EACH TAX PAYER TO RE PRESENT THE DAY HIS CASE IS SET FOR TRIAL. WE HAVE NO TIME IN WHICH TO HUNT YOU UP. T. H. MOTION,
 CHAIRMAN.