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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31

constitution and read the articles con- trolling public service and other corpora lions, and read the commission law based on this, and read the whole history of their commission and commission law as applied to the public erviee corporations of Georgia, and study the conditions of the Georgia farmer and the Georgia mer- chant, and also study Atlanta, city built on red hills by the commerce, in- dustries and agriculture of Georgia. aid go down to Macon and Savannah and see the same conditions there. and then think of Montgomery, Mobile and Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31
The Reply of Tombs

Ihen send out and gel the repIy Of Mir Toombs to the Georgia lawyers in that great constitutional convention Of 1877 in which they charged Tt is | sacred thing to shake tho pillars upon which the property of the coun- try rests Hear Mir. Toombs reply:
 Better shake the pillars of property than the pillars of liberty" The right to control these railroads belongs to the state. to the people. As long as represent the people I will mot con- sent to surrender it. so help me God. The great question is, shall Georgia govern the corporations or shall the corporations govern Georgia? Choose ye his day whom ye shall serve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31
How to Find the Truth

The correct way to develop the truth in the states contention, Is for the in- ferior judge and his masters to com rlence at Mobile and see what the Louis- yile and Nashville policy has done there Where are the great cotton shipments from Alabama that belong at Mobile? Check the ports at Pensacola and Savan- nah and find out. Then read the Mobile Registers statement of how the Texas commission used the franchises of Texas t. build Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
A. M. LYNN CONFERS
 WITH WEATHERLY
The Visit ArOuses New In- terest in WaterwOrks
 Muddle

Although he has been in Birmingham several weeks. A. M. Lynn, president of the Birmingham Waterworks company, terday The water situation and the im- pending controversy between the city commission and the company made the visit of President Lynn of unusual inter- est. The executive of the water com pany was closeted with Commissioner Weatherly upon some matters they de- clined to disclose, but he came out smil- ing. The Conference with the 'arch en- emy" of the waterworks company was of long duration.
 President Lynn said when he came out that there was absolutely nothing to say at this time in regard to the water works muddle His company insists that the contract executed by MT. Exum and Mir Lane is binding, and the referendum is void so far as It applies to the water situation. MT. Weatherly, who led the referendum fight, Is of an entirely differ ent mind. His water ordinance which regulates rates will be up for confrma- tion today and will be passed, as Presi- dent Exum has indicated that he will sup port 1t with one or two amendments.
 The only statement that President Lynn would make yesterday in reference to the situation was that it looked to him like it was the city's move, and what ever the company did would depend upon what action was taken by the commits sioners. The water rates in the mean time are the same as were rebuked by the people in the recent referendum cleo ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
NEW ORE COMPAN FORMED YESTERDAY Has Acquired Tract of 25O0 Acres of Ore Property in
 Shades Valley

Papers of incorporation for the McDon- ough Ore and Mining company were filed in the probate office yesterday. The fol- lowing we'll known citizens were named as officers: R. M. McDonough, pres- dent; w. A. Porter. vice president, and J. H. McDonough, secretary and treas urer The company starts with min imum capital of so00o, but this can be increased to any amount.
 The incorporators have acquired, it is said, the tract of ore property embrac- ing about 250O acres in Shades valley below Oxmoor and a short distance from the main line if the Louisville and Nash vile The land has been owned for some time by w. r. Aldrich and associates, but J. J. shannon and associates have held an option on it for a year or more and in industrial circles it has been known of late as the shannon tract. Those con nected with the organization of the new company decline to state what price Is to be paid for the land.
 A large core taken from this body Of pre last week showed that it was of the anne quality as the Tennessee company a self-nuxing ore. It was stated last night that the property would be developed either as a mining or blast furnace prop Ostion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
PHARMACY GLASSES
 ELECT OFFICERS

The senior class of the department Of pharmacy of the Birmingham Medical college elected officers for the present session as follows: c. J. Porter of Ala bama, president; H. R. Snow, of Ala bama, vice president; H. b. Duncan, of Alabama. secretary treasurer.
 The junior class in pharmacy elected the following officers for the year: w. A. Hill, of Tennessee, president, Louis Letaw, of Alabama. vice president; A. Bradford, of Alabama, secretary treas urer.
 The department of pharmacy has had a wonderful growth and a large num- Der of students are enrolled in both classes. The indications are that both junior and senior classes will have a very successful year. Seven states are represented in the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
DARBY PLEASED
 WITH REUNION

Colonel J. Lawler Darby of Birming- ham arrived home last night from the Confederate veterans reunion at Selma and stated it was the best state re- union ever held.
 We were accorded a royal recep- tion by the people of Selma" stated the colonel "Everybody was in good humor, and we had the best time we have ever had. One feature of the re- union that was one of the most beauti- full and impressive things have ever witnessed was the presence of 1900 chil- dren In the line of march today.
 There were about HOO veterans at tending the reunion. but there were hundreds of younger people present, and the town was full of people all during the reunion. Ample means were pro- vided for our lodging quarters. food and entertainment.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
BesSener News

I Bessemer, October 17.-(Special.)-A the meeting of the Besemer camp. Wood men of the World, last night MT. Stretch of Brighton was initiated into, the mys- teres of the order. After the work the members discussed the trip to Jackson. Miss. where they will attend the conven- | ton of Woodmen which will be held Oc- tober g, 23 and 24 The Woodmen of the World will dedicate the monument which | has been erected on the city hall grounds l at Jackson.
 1 The uniform drill teams of all of the lodges in the states of Alabama, Missis- sippi and Louisiana will attend There will be a parade with three Woodmen l besides the uniform ranks. Miss Mildred l French Page, teacher of expression and physical culture of the Belhaven college, will reclte the poem. Harry Firstbrook will have charge of those going from here and already arrangements have been made for the trip.
 In the city court of Bessemer verdict | for $250 was reached in the case of John Jemison, pro ami, and Pete Jemison vs the Sloss-Sheffeld Steel and Iron com pany for damages for the death of the son.
 l At Fossil mines on Red mountain on Tuesday night. John Henry. a negro min CT. was killed by falling rock. The body was sent to Fayetteville, Tenn, yesterday by Kennedy Sons.
 J. P. Clay has been elected captain of the basketball team of the Bessemer Athletic club, which will have its formal opening Friday night. October 25 when the initial game of the season will be played. Bessemer will meet the crack team of the Northeast Alabama college. The local team has been practcng reg ularly and the game promises to be a very interesting one After the game a dance will be given for the visiting boys. A meeting of the High School Improve ment association has been called by Miss Ada Street for Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the auditorium. The society will be reorganized and plans for tho years work will be discussed. Last year the improvement association made many improvements and they hope to make twice as many this year.
 For the past few days things have been unusually quiet in police circles. Only five cases appeared before Mayor G. E.. | Rutledge this morning. All of the cases
 
 fendants were fined.
 r. B. Powell, the new minister of the | First Christian church of this city, has announced the following sermon subjects l for next Sunday: At the Il o'clock serv- ice he will use as his text Jehorobyriet, or "The Lord Will Provide At the 7:45 service, Evolution of Gods Eternal Purpose in the Scheme of Redemption"
 
 The various churches of thls city are planning a union service and reception for the Rev. F. B. Powell, the new Chris tian minister. to be held at the First Baptist church the first Sunday in No vember.
 Sunday will be observed as the day of promotion at the regular school hour by the Jonesboro Baptist Sunday school. A number of children will be given certih- cates. A programme consisting of songs and recitations will be presented by the junior department. which is under the di- rection of Mrs. R. w. Carlisle and Mrs Alice Breen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
COMPLETE SURVEY FOR NEW RAILROAD Birmingham Chattanooga Line Will Be 147
 Miles Long AGED ENGINEER DEAD Gadsden People Delighted With Al bertville Fair-Effort Will Be Made by Chamber Commerce
 to Get New Industries
AGED ENGINEER DEAD

| Gadsden Octiber 17.-(Special.l-Th sur vey for the projected Birmingham and Chattanooga railroad has been complet- ed between Boaz and Birmingham, ac- cording to J. M Spradlin, who is promot- ing the line, and who was in Gadsden today The route between Boaz and Chat tenooga was surveyed some time ago. The total length of the line will be 147
 miles, with a grade of only per cent
 up and down the mountain. The line prob
 ably will pass through Snead, village
 near Oneonta, Village Springs and Mount
 Pisgah. The line will be a good feeder
 for other roads.
 Only il men are sitting on the jury in
 the case in circuit court of l.. c. Rickles
 against the Aachen Munich Insurance company, in an action to recover S600 on an insurance policy. Twenty-four names
 were drawn for the jury, but one was misplaced Each side exhausted its chal-
 lenses and attorneys agreed to try the case with Il men.
 John Flynn. 75 years old. an old steam
 boat engineer, was found dead at o'clock this morning in houseboat on the Coosa river His son had spent the DlBnt WlLn nun, Dut ltll edlly III tHt hlDTI- ing. When he returned his father was dead, as result of heart disease. MT. Flynn run on the Coosa for many years, and yielded much influence in the early days of Gadsden. He Is survived by five children. The funeral will be held at 0:30 o'clock tomorrow morning from the
 home of Mrs. Robert Campbell his daugh- ter. and conducted by the Rev. MT. An derson of the Presbyterian church. Burial will be at Forest cemetery.
 Gadsden people returning from Albert vile are delighted with the Marshall Coun- ty fair, and say that it has not been equaled by any town of its size in the state. A large crowd went from here today.
 As soon as permanent secretary Is secured for the Chamber of Commerce, the plan of J. Nader for securing new industries will be presented. This com prises a schedule of bonuses for new industries, based on the amount of their capital
 The roof is being placed on the federal
 building and the structure soon will be
 under cover. Its completion will be some time in July.
 Ties are being distributed along the line
 of the Gadsden Lookout Mountain and
 Bellevue railroad. The rock work will
 be finished this week and the work of
 laying ties and rails soon will begin.
 Complaint is made that contractors lay ing concrete sidewalks on Seventh and
 Henry streets are using grade of sand
 inferior to that specified in the contracts.
 Property owners are objecting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
NEWS OF ENSLEY
Corner Stone of New Masonic Temple Laid With Formal Exel cises-Armed Greek On Way to War Unfortunately
 Gets Into Trouble

immediately following the beginning of service on the Tidewater line.
 James Coats, an enthusiastic Greek vol- unteer, on his way to the seat of war, fell into the tolls of the Ensley police yesterday Being prematurey prepared to do battle was the cause of the trouble. Coats had trouble with fellow Greek and this brought on charge of carrying concealed weapons. Judge Lowry fined the offender $100, but In order to leave the warrior in possession of sufficient funds to proceed on his patriotic way the fine was reduced to $50. Coats paid the fine and states that he will leave Birmingham Friday morning and proceed with all speed to do battle for his beloved coun- try.
 Street Commissioner Frank H. Gafford has a large number of men at work re- pairing the streets about the city. The bitulthic paving is being gone over and placed in good condition. as we'll as the macadam. In the business section the streets are being put in first class con dition.
 Mrs. w. P. Caine of Avenue H will entertain the Cosmos club Friday after noon at o'clock. Mrs. Caine Is the pres ident of the club.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the EnsIey Christian church will have an all day quilting Monday, October 21, at the church. The ladies of the church and their friends are cordially invited
 An unknown negro was killed late this afternoon at No. mine. near Wylam, .by being electrocuted. In some unex- plained way he came in contact with a live wire In the mine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18

examination that he was collector for Becker and that he now wished to ask Rose what he collected for Becker"
 By oversight, MT. Moss explained, the question was not asked when Rose was on the stand before. MT. Mcintyre en- tered another objection, and the court sustained him. but instructed MT. Moss that he could ask the witness as to his .'business relations with the defendant was excused.
 State Rests Case
 The state here rested its case and Mir. Mcintyre said since the trial had started new evidence had been obtained by the defense. He asked to have Morris Luban recalled.
 T want to show that he is convict" |" he said
 Mr. Mess objected to recalling Luban.
 "The defense has closed it's cross-ex- animation he said.
 You can prove in your defense,' the court directed. what you wish to prove about Luban'
 MT. Mcintyre made the usual formal motion to have the case dismissed on the ground that it was not proved, and that only alleged accomplices of the defendant had given their testimony. with slight corroboration, and that suchzevidence was not competent to secure conviction. This motion was denied.
 Becker's lawyer then asked the court to adjourn the case until tomorrow aft ernoon.
 ..This request is made for the purpose of enabling the defendant to prepare his case" MT Mcintyre said. I've shall need until at least o'clock tomorrow after noon. We have many witnesses to con fer with. and we need time to plan our line of action"
 Justice Golf replied that he would ad- journ court at once, but only till the usual hour tomorrow morning.
 ''There is no need to argue he said as MT. Mcintyre arose. T have made up my mind.''
 It was 4:40 o'clock when court was de- clared adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, October H.-G p. m)-An extensive low pressure area of consdera- ble intensity has moved down from AL berta during the past 36 hours and now has combined with the depression that ex- isted over the southern plains states High pressure areas still overlie the eastern and the northwestern portions of the country. The steep barometric gradient over the northern Rockies has caused high winds in Montana and North Dakota.
 Rain has fallen over the Mississippi valley, south of the Ohio river, and gen. eral unsettled conditions extend to the At lantic coast. Another rain area em- braces southern Canada and our border ing states west of the Dakotas
 Temperatures have fallen from to 20 degrees oyer the northern Rockies, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
MRS. AND MISS WILSON
 VISIT BALTIMORE

Baltimore, October 17.-Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Miss Jessie Wilson, wife and daughter of the democratic presidential nominee, came to Baltimore today for a brief visit as guests of the Wilson league of this city.
 After luncheon at the home of Mrs. William NJ Elliott, Mrs. and Miss Wilson were rendered a reception at the Arundel club. Tonight they were entertained by the league at a theatre party
 Cardinal Gibbons called on Mrs. Wilson and her daughter at the Ellcott residence soon after their arrival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18

over the remainder of the country gen. erally a slight rise has occurred. In the cotton belt, fair weather pre-. vailed in extreme western sections, rain from central Texas to Alabama, and cloudy unsettled weather in eastern sec- tons.
 There has been a marked pressure fall
 during the past z4 hours over the western
 Mississippi valley and further decrease is probable Friday. This should cause unsettled weather
 with probably light misting rains in this section Friday and Friday night. Tenn perature changes will be slight. Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, October r:
 rep,n'ttire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
GREECE WANTS ONLY
 TRAINED SOLDIERS

Cincinnati october 7.-A telegram stat
 ing that the Greek government wants
 only mon who have had military train
 ing in the Grecian army and are now reservists to fight against Turkey, was received by Dr. Sophocles Dadakis, presi- dent of the Cincinnati branch of the Pan- Hellenic union from Mir. sinadinos of New York, president of the union in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
Suits Filed

The following were among the suits filed yesterday in the city and circuit courts:
 w. H. Arlington vs. the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company. The plaintiff claims s5oO0 damages, alleging that he was unlawfuy deprived of the use of a telephone at his residence.
 Charlie Moore and R. E. Nolen, ad- mfnistrators of the estate of Will Moore. ys. c. w. Allen. The plaintiffs claim s5oO0 damages for the death of Will Moore.
 Ida l.. Wiley vs Morgan Winter Drug company. The plaintiff claims s200o dam ages, alleging personal injuries by the wrongful labelling of drugs.
 John R. Wiley vs. Morgan Winter Drug company. s10o0 damages for alleged per sonal injuries to wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
Negro Woman Bound Over

Virginia Golston, a negro woman. charged with the larceny of a number of ladies skirts from the Drennen stores, was given a preliminary hearing before Judge H. B. Abernethy yesterday and was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $500. The woman has figured in several other cases. The arrest was made by Detectives Daily and Warren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
Bridge Broken

Investigating the report of broken down bridge, Street Commissioner Frank Gafford went to the Village creek bridge on the Mount Pinson road near the Vanderbilt furnace last even ing. He found the bridge floor broken and placed red lights to warn traffic. He stated a heavy automobile truck had |crashed through the floor, leaving about a eix-foot hole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
MISS ALICE MILLER
 MAID FOR CAMP 1711
Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek Was Well Represented at the
 Selma Reunion

Mountain Creek, October 17.-(Spe- cial. )-Camp I'll, U. c. ". at the Sol- diers' home. sent twenty men to the reunion at Selma. They were accom- panied by Miss Alice Cecile Miller. the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 17.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local rains Fri day; Saturday probably fair.
 Tennessee Local rains Friday; Satur- day probably fair. Georgia: Local rains Friday; probably fair Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18

maid of honor for the camp. and by Miss Marie F. Dow, the charming and beautiful daughter of Mrs. Geraldine B.. Dow, the sponsor of the camp. Miss Miller Is not only loyal member of the U D. C.. but Is a lineal descendant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18
Thieves Get Just Deserts

The men were arrested for picking poclS- cts of several veterans wffo were here to attend the reunion yesterday. and against each was docketed five cases. A fine of slo0 and sentence of three months at hard labor on the streets of the city were assessed against each of the men in all of the cases against them, Against each man a total of fines amounting to $500 and 15 months at hard labor was the sentence Tonight the man giving his name as smith paid the $500 fine against him and the hard labor sentence was held uD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18

immediately following the beginning o service on the Tidewater line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18

Sunday will be observed as the day of promotion at the regular school hour by the Jonesboro Baptist Sunday school. A number of children will be given certifi- cates. A programme consisting of songs and recitations will be presented by the junior department. which is under the di- rcction of Mrs. R. w. Carlisle and Mrs. Alice Breen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-18

The various churches of thls city are planning a union service and reception
 for. the Rev F. B. Powell, the new Chris
 tian minister. to be held at the First Baptist church the first Sunday in No- vember.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-10-23
Great Grandfather WEEDS Fifth Time.

Virginia, ILL.,, Oct. 21.-Robert Norris,
a pioneer resident of Virginia, aged
seVenty-six, married Mrs. Sarah Sui
livan, aged sixty-three, of Beardstown.
The groom has great-grandchilGren
and has been married five times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-10-23
SECRETARY KNOX TO RETIRE
Will Quit Public Life March 4, Unless
Called Upon to Act as
President.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 21.-Secretary
Knox's personal organ, the Pittsburg
Dispatch, in an authorized statement,
announces that MI. Knox will retire
permanently from public life on
March 4, no matter what the result
of the elections. "He will adhere to
this determination" says the an
nouncement, unless a deadlock in the
election Of a president or vice-presi-
dent should occur which would cause
the duties Of acting president to de-
volve upon him until the deadlock is
solved. Mr.. Knox would not evade
this responsibility, but if an election
is secured on November 5, he will re-
tire to private life with the present
administration, after eleven years in
the public service as senator and cab
met officer"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-10-23
REBELS SHELL ISLAND
FEDERAL GARRISON AT FORT
ULUCA, MEX, JOIN ENEMY.
ConsuIs at Vera Cruz Gable Their Gov
ernments for G%unboats to Pro-
tect Foreigners.

Vera Cruz, Oct. 21.-Following a
b~ombardment by rebels occupying the
federal gunboats, the soldiers of the
Tw~enty-first battalion, garrisoning
Fort Uluca, an island in the harbor,
have joined the revolutionary forces
of Felix Diaz.
Several refugees on the island were
killed by the shells from the gunboats
Bravo and Morelos.
The foreign consuls have cabled
their governments to send gunboats to
protect the foreign residents. Two
United States cruisers are reported
en- route here.
No news Of the federal army adj
vancing to the relief of the city has
been received, but the opening guns
of the battle for the possession of
the city r expected any moment.
Washington, Oct. 21.-Ambassador
Wilson has arrived in Washington to
discuss with the state department Of
ficials the crisis in Mexico which
seems to portend the immediate fall
of the Madero government. The ex-
listing Mexican administration is re
ported to be bankrupt and utterly I'M
able to meet the demands of Amer
lean citizens for reparation for the
destruction Of life and property during
the two rebellions.
The news is being disseminated
here that the whole diplomatic corps
at Mexico City favors the new regime
which is on the verge of uccess
1t is reported officially that the Diaz
a%dherents are making fearful inroads
in the ranks of the Maderista soldiery.