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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
MAKING BIG PLANS
 FOR POULTRY SHOW

The poultry show of the Alabama State fair next october will be one to warm tho heart of every poultry enthusiast fin Alabama Arrangements have been made for an entire change of housing of the poultry at the fair. Dr. Hal r. Halstead has been elected superintendent of the poultry department. Dr. Halstead is an officer of the Alabama Poultry associa- ton, and his name as superintendent Is indicative of success of the poultry show at the state fair this year.
 Dr. Halstead is now in correspondence with poultry fanciers all over Alabama and In adjoining states, and the indica- tions are that the poultry show this sea son will be almost twice as large as last year. An entire new outfit of metal coops will be used and every detail of the poul- try show will be carried out with thor oughness, which will please every one in- terested in poultry improvement.
 A juvenile department and classification has been added to this years poultry show and this will doubles do much to help inculcate among the young people of the state stimulating interest in poul- try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
COMPLETES
 HIS REPORT ON FLOOD
States Newspaper Accounts Were Exaggerated-Poo Farmer in
 Need of Aid

William M McGrath. secretary of the Associated Charities of Birmingham. has prepared a report for the American Red Cross society of Washington, D. C., whose special representative he was during the recent flood along the Mis- sissippi river. MT. McGrath spent some time in the flooded region and his re- port gives a detailed account of his movements and the work done at va rious points
 Mir. McGrath also says that the news paper reports exaggerated and dis torted the situation especially as to the damage to property and the loss of life He reports that the principle loss has been of fencing. MT. Mc- Grath reports that although the rescue work was carried on in fine shape by the government and by individuals, he had one instance of a Memphis man who charged the farmers in the sub merged areas s10 per head for re- moving stock. and also forced the farmers to mortgage the stock before taking 1t away.
 Tn the opinion of Mir McGrath the relief work should be directed toward the small farmer who suffered worst in the flood. The entire report, con sisting of some 2 pages of typewrit- ten matter will be sent to the National Red Cross society al Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
I. [. l. EMPLOYES
 ID HOLD PICNIC
Big Event Planned for June 29 at Germania
 Park

The employees of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company will hold their first annual outing at Germania park June 20. Announcement 10 this effect was given out yesterday. The steeel plant at Ensey will be closed down on that day and every employe will be given an opportunity to attend the outing. A com mittee is at work upon the programme. which will be issued in a few days and which will show series of entertain ments. it is said, very much worth while.
 The safety first maxim, which is being drilled into the heart and mind of each employe with the purpose in view of decreasing accidents, will play an import ant part in the events of the day A very large poster with Safety First written upon it will be the front page of the programme. It is understood that first aid to the injured drills will be held, contests will be arranged and a general good time will take place.
 The band of the company will render r musical programme, while the baseball team at the steel plant division will en- gage in a bout with other employees The occasion promises to Le a most interesting cne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
COAL OPERATORS
 OUTING IS TODAY
Leave for Docena at 9:30
 O'Clock This Morning
PROMINENT SPEAKERS
We'll Known Engineers and Coal 0p- orators Will Discuss Subjects Pertaining to Coal Mining.
 Serve Barbecue Dinner

Time: 9:3O o'clock this morning.
 tiace: Louisville and Nashville station and then Docena.
 occasion: Alabama Coal Operators ln- nual outing.
 The men who typify the best In the local industrial world will meet this morning at Docena, an operation of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, for the annual meeting of the Alabama Coal Operators association. The meeting will last until 4:l5 o'clock, when a special train will whisk the party back to Birmingham.
 The train engaged by the operators as- sociation will leave the Louisville and Nashville station this morning promptly at 9;30 o'clock. A quick run will be made to Docena. During the day papers will be read by some of the most prominent coal operators and experts in the district. while the dinner to be served makes an Instant appeal to many who contemplate the outing
 For the purpose of presiding over the meeting John Hollis Bankhead, Jr.. Of Jasper reached Birmingham yesterday. He will act as master of ceremonies and will make the first Introductory remarks.
 The speakers include B. r. Roden, Jr., president of the Roden company; Maurice Knowles, sanitary engineer lately eni- ployed by the association and civil en- gineer of International reputation; pr. 2. C. Hotchl<lss of the United States public health and marine hospital service. United States army, attached to the bureau of mines; Miss Marion Whidden. repre- sentative of local recreation movement: H. M. Dilson, on fire waste In mine and village; Erslline Ramsay on European mine practices in contrast with mining practices fin the southern states Model Mine Track" is the subject of ate- Tntyre, chief engineer of the Birmingham Southern railroad.
 A discussion will be held between the members upon various topics In order that each member may prepare for that discussion Secretary James l.. Davidson has prepared pamphlets giving the ad- dresses in advance.
 It is the opinion of the most prominent men of the association that the meeting will be the best they have ever held. II is said the papers prepared would do credit to an engineering association of longer life than this operators assoca- tiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
LATADY ID ASSIST
 IN THE TAX CASES
Local Attorney Named by Gov. O'Neal to Assist
 Brickell

The appointment of A Latady of this city to assist Robert Brickell, state attor- ney general, in the tax increase cases in this county was announced here yes- terday. The appointment was made by Gov. Emmet O'Neal upon the recommen- dation of Attorney General Brickell. The appointment indicates that the state tax commission will have very able legal re>- resentation when the local taxpayers ap- peal their cases for final adjudication. The appointment of any attorney came as surprise to those in touch with the situation.
 MT. Latady said last night that he had only been appointed but did not know time. He said that just now he did not care to add anything to the bare con- flrmation of the appointment.
 The state tax commissioners transacted only the usual routine business yesterday. Several cases docketed were taken up. Some were lowered, it was stated. while notice of appeal was given in a majority of the increases made.
 In connection with the general tax situ- alton here it was announced yesterday that the local committee would reply to the statement of Governor o'Neal within the next day or so. The absence of one Or two members of the committee did not prevent the other members from confer ring informally with A. G. and E. D. Smith. attorneys for the protesting tax payers. The conferences were for the pur- nose of discussing the situation for the reply to be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
F|[EEXCEPT|ONS
 IN THE COLE CASE
Attorneys Will Argue Case Before State Supreme
 Court

The bill of exceptions to the ruling of Judge c. c. Nesmith in granting a 5000 bond to Henry Cole was filed yesterday in the city court. MT. How ard of the firm of Bowman, Howard & Weaver, who instituted the habeas corpus proceedings, will review the bill and will probably leave today for Montgomery to argue the case before the supreme court, this being a pre- ferred case.
 The habeas corpus proceedings seek ing to release Henry Cole indicted for the murder of Felix J, Ellard. were filed before Judge Nesmith some time ago and a hearing was had on the 12th of last month.
 The state, through Solicitor II. P. Hefiln and Special Counsel Capt. Frank White and Attorney Robert N. Bell. opposed the release of the defendant. The hearing lasted several days and re- suited in Judge Nesmith admitting the defendant to bail in the sum of s5OO0.
 The state appealed from the decis- lon anu prepared iuelT piil ol eNcep- tions which were filed in the city court yesterday.
 The attorneys for MT. Cole feel con fdent that the supreme court will sus- tain the ruling of Judge Nesmith and that as consequence the defendant will be admitted to bail. His bond was made immediately after the decision was rendered and Is in the hands of Sheriff McAdory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
MOBILES OF MYSTIC
 SHRINE TO MEET
Edict Issued by Potentate Matlock for Meeting at the Bijou
 Theatre June 19

On the 18th Of this month l19i2, If the moon is out or if 1t is behind the clouds Zamora temple, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine. will hold forth with ceremonial session at the Bijou theatre. The hour is o'clock and the sands will be in shape to receive the several candidates.
 An order to this effect was issued yes- terday by Potentate J. D. Matock, which C. J. Geohegan said he "heard 1t said" |" and this Is the edict:
 "Noble-Again the clamoring of the un- washed Sons of the Desert is heard in the land. I therefore direct that you as- somble at the Bijou theatre. Wednesday. June 10, at D. m., at which time and place we will take in those who are weary of the hot sands and burning plans, and give them shelter under the dome of Za- mora.
 As this will be the only ceremonial un- tll fall, 1t Is tho desire of your potentate that a clean up be made and that each one shall attend to securing the necessary candidates. This is my order.
 "J. D. MATLoCK. Potentate"
 T heard 1t said.
 "CHAS. J. GEOHEGAN, Recorder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
EXACT NUMBER OF COPIES SOLD NOT KNOWN, BUT KIN DERGARTEN LADIES ARE PLEASED WITH RESULTS

Although 1t was impossible to give an estimate of the number of copies of the Underwood March sold yesterday. Mrs Henry Dean, who had charge of the sale. stated last night that she was well pleased with the outcome and that the Free Kindergarten association would receive neat sum as result.
 Yesterday was Underwood March" day in Birmingham and from early morning until nightfall scores of pretty girls besieged the office buildings and street corners of the city armed with copies of the Underwood March re- gently composed for the Underwood Marching club by Mrs. Charles Dow man. The march was sold for 10 cents per copy, the proceeds going to the Birmingham Free Kindergarten asso- citation, under whose direction the sale was held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
PIERCE WILL HEAD
 REALTY COMPANY

It was announced yesterday by Robert G. Pierce of the Louisville and Nashville that he would become president of the Atlas Realty company when he severed his connection with the Louisville and Nashville within the next few days. He will be in business with H. D. Williams. who is now in the real estate business and widely acquainted. The company will be incorporated with $sOO0 paid in and there will be started general building opera ton for the purpose of erecting model homes at a reasonable figure. The com pany will be located in the Empire build ing. Mir. Pierce. who is to resign from the Louisville and Nashville, has been with that company for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
TAKE DUNCAN CASE
 ID SUPREME COURT
Will Probably Be Sentenced Today by Judge
 Cahalan

Messrs. Bowman, Howard & Weaver, attorneys for Teck Duncan, who was con- yioted of the murder of Felix J. Ellard and sentenced to life Imprisonment, will not make a motion for a new trial. but will file an appeal to the supreme court.
 Duncan was convicted in the criminal court last week, but was not sentenced last Saturday as notice was given that a motion for a new trial would be filed. Judge Cahalan set the hearing for this morning, but the attorneys decided to appeal direct to the supreme court
 Duncan will probably be sentenced this morning, and in the event notice of ap- peal is filed the sentence will be stayed pebding the action of the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
CONTRABAND LIQUOR CASES 10 COME UP
Results of Raids Made by Sheriff in Prohibition
 Regime

Another batch of liquor condemnation proceedings will come up before Judge E. c. Crow of the first division of the cir cult court this morning.
 About 75 cases have already been dis posed of this week and in many instances the liquors were ordered destroyed. The eases are the results of the raids made by the sheriff during the prohibition re- gime, the liquor now fin litigation being that confscated by the sheriffs deputies under the search and seizure clause of the Fuller bill
 Quite number of claims are being pre- sented to the court by the owners of the confiscated goods. and in some instances where the law was not compiled with the goods have been returned to the claim ants. The owners have five days in which to prevent the destruction of the contra band goods. and if no proceedings are filed Sheriff McAdory then pours the liquor into the sewer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
SEE LEDGER PLANT
 THIS AT TERNOON
Chamber of Commerce to Hold Industrial Excur-
 sion Today

The fifth annual industrial excursion of the Chamber of Commerce will be held this afternoon at 2:30 a trip of inspection being made to the new Ledger building at the corner Of First avenue and Twen- ty-first sstreet. The Chamber of Com merce excursions are becoming immense ly popular with the business men an1 there is always a large crowd.
 The managers of the Ledger announce that they will have souvenirs of the trip for distribution and that refreshments will also be served The members of the Chamber of Commerce will meet in front of the Ledger building at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon and will spend some time in going over the newspaper plant, inspecting the arrangements and becoming acquainted with the ins and outs of a newspaper in the making
 The Ledger publishing plant has been recently erected and is considered one of the most modern and efficient in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
UNDERWOOD MARCH
 IS SENT TO BRYAN

The peace and auietude of Lincoln, Neb., made famous by William Jennings Bryan, will be. considerably enhanced or will be rudely interrupted. as the case may be, when the Peerless Leader receives sew eral packages mailed to that address yes- terday. Not one, but perhaps dozen buyers of the Underwood March," dedi- cated to the next President of the United States were mailed yesterday to the thrice presidential candidate. As many sales were made yesterday. the vein of fun seemed to strike several local men at once. and they hit it off for the post office where Mir. Tafts employees will convey to the Peerless One a copy of the .'Underwood March,"
 It is not the general opinion, in view of the cordial relations existing between the gentleman from Lincoln and MT. Un- derwood that the cross of gold will not be recited by MT. Bryan when he receives the Underwood March"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
MANY UNDERWOOD MARCHES
 SOLD BY GIRLS YESTERDAY


 The ladies Of the association were supplied with the music by the mana gers of the marching club. and last night they reported that a very suc- cessful day had been had
 The young ladies who sold the march made a careful canvass of all of the stores and office buildings in the city, selling the march broadcast wherever they went. Each manager, clerk or window trimmer was ap- preached with the inevitable result that his or her musical library was en- rIehed with a copy of the music while the Free Kindergarten association re- ceived little more aid with which to carry on the settlement work which they are doing.
 The headquarters of the sale was in the Loveman. Joseph X Loeb store, where Mrs Henry Dean, with a corps of assistants. were stationed. It will probably take several days to determine the exact number of copies sold. As a result of the sale the Free Kindergarten association will receive a nice sum of money and It Is believed Oscar Under wood and Birmingham will be given "one grand old boost"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
AT THE HOTELS

c. F. Peter of Maben. F. O. Banks of Eutaw and P. H. Lipman of Atlanta are among the arrivals at the Hillman.
 l. K. James of Memphis, H. Rankin of Mobile and W. H. Leith of Montgom- cry are registered at the Birmingham.
 A. O'Connel of Mobile. J. J. Murphy of Memphis and E. H. Webb of Atlanta are stopping at the Florence.
 NJ. c. Thomas of Blocton, w. J. Fran cis of Atlanta and w. J. Kern of Mo- bile are among the arrivals at the Nor ris.
 A. S. Smith of Mobile, A. G. Stewart of Talladega and A. J. Hutchinson of Mont gomery are among those registered at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
MIR. PERCY WILL TALK
 ON LAW REFORM"
Entire Membership of Chamber of Commerce Now Eligible to Par
 ticipate in LuncheOns

Walker Percy will address the weekly luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce today at 1 o'clock in the Gold Lion Tea Room on Law Reform" Mir. Percy ac- cepted the invitation to talk at this time several weeks ago and it is believed large crowd of men will be present to hear him on the interesting subject. Sid ney Bowie will preside at the luncheon.
 Up to this week the weekly luncheons have been open to only the members of the advisory council of the Chamber of Commerce, but all members of the organ ization may attend now, providing they hand their names to the secretary's office on the Tuesday before the luncheon. Sec retary Babb always starts the luncheons off on the stroke of 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yester- day In the probate office showing the following transfers of real estate, the consideration, being 5000 or more
 $a0, ,0O0-The Birmingham Warehouse and Transfer company to the Birmlng- ham Transfer-Traffic company, lots : and 8. in block e21. according to the present plan and survey of the city of Birmingham.
 s6000-Margie A. Jemison to NJ. P. Lewis, lots IS, 19 and 20, in block 262. according to the survey of the city of Birmingham as laid off by the Elyton Land company.
 s120O--James Gallacher to Jeanfe Gallacher. parts of lots ' and 8. in block s7s, according to the survey of the Elyton Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
 DIR. GEORGE EAVES GOES TO CLEVELAND

pr. George Eaves leaves today for Cleveland. O., where he goes to attend the annual conference for charities and cor rections. He will be absent about q week. pr. Eaves goes as the official representa- tive of the Associated Charities and also of the state of Alabama.
 Arrangements have been made to sup ply his pulpit at the Congregational church and services will be held as usual Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
ELECTRICAL MEN
 TO MEET TONIGHT

The meeting of the Birmingham Asso- citation of Electrical Engineers will be held tonight in the rooms of the Builders and Traders exchange, in the Chamber of Commerce building. The meeting will be the first anniversary of the association and a short paper on the occasion will be read. There will also be smoker with the regular refreshments. The entertain ment committee of the association desires to make the meeting less formal than usual and let all new and old members become acquainted. Visiting engineers are cordially invited to attend the meet ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
M. & M. DECLARES A
 3PER CENT DIVIDEND

At meeting of the stockholders of the Merchants and Mechanics Trust end Say ings bank, held yesterday. the regular 3 per cent semi-annual dividend was de- clared The dividend is on basis of ( per cent per annum.
 The meeting was attended by practical ly every member of the board. The re- ports of the officers were carefully gone over, at the conclusion of which the offl- cials were complimented very cordially upon the showing made for the first half of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
Suits Filed

O. M. Philips has sued the Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power com pany for alleged personal injuries and claims s30.000 damages. The plaintiff alleges in his complaint that while crossing Third avenue and Nineteenth street he was knocked down by a street car operated by the defendant company and received injuries to the right shoulder, hip. thigh. knee, leg and ankle and sustained a great shock to the nervous system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
BOARD OF EDUCATION TO
 REPORT ON THE SCHOOLS

The Birmingham board of education and the city commission will meet this morn ing at the city hall to resume the confer ence in regard to the school situation. The commission, it will be recalled. re- gently asked that special data be prepared by the board of education for the purpose of showing how much money would be needed at this time to make temporary repairs on the city school system.
 The board of education has compiled that data. which. it is understood. dis closes the fact that a considerable sum will be needed to properly ararnge the present school buildings. Just how much will be needed to properly arrange the nouncement by the city commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12

The commission. when bond issue of s19o0,Oo0 was requested, seemed to think that temporary repairs would be the best thing under existing circumstances. The bond issue was seemingly sidetracked until the present needs could be remedied.
 It is understood that the board of ed uoation will insist upon a bond issue for more schools. The board. it is said, con siders the data to be presented today merely as providing for the usual sum- mer repairs and as having little if any thing to do with whether or not bond issue shall be authorized.
 It is believed that the city commits sioners will look with favor upon a bond issue of about S40o,0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
THE IAX-EOS MAY

If you had medicine that would strengthen the liver. the stomach. the kidneys and the bowers. and at the same time make you .rong with sys temic tonic don't you believe you would soon be wellf
 That's The Lax-Fos way"
 We ask you 10 huy the first bottle on the money back plan. and you win ask your druggist to sell you the sec ond.
 It keeps your whole insides right.
 There Is nothing else made like Lax. Sos.
 Remember the aame-LAx-FOS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
Incorporation

with the probate judge as follows yes terday:
 The Preston -O'Barr Furniture Com pany-The new company is organized with an authorized capital stock of slO.00o and will start business with that amount paid in. The incorpora- tors and officers for the first year are: William A. O'Barr, president; Robert A. Preston. secretary and treasurer, and L. C. O'Barr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
Pool Bound Over

George Pool, negro. waived prelim- mary hearing before Judge Abernethy of the court of common pleas yester- day on a charge of grand larceny and was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of S250. Will Green, colored, was put under a s200 bond in the same court on charge of concealing stolen property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-12
Marriaoe Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the probate office:
 0. C. Blake of Birmingham to Miss Kathleen M. Livingston.
 Herman F. Morton of Birmingham to Miss Sarah E. Luckie.
 Edward Lee Morris of Birmingham to Miss Eula R. McGlathery.
 Jake Angelo of Birmingham to Miss Rose Sortino.
 w. w. Westmoreland of Columbus. Miss. to Miss Augusta M. EQuen.