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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
|NSAN|TARY MEAT
 IS BEING SOLD
Delegation of Butchers Make Startling Charges
 Before COmmissOn

The licensed butchers have formally presented a petition to the city commis- sion, in which it is represented that in spite of the strenuous laws on the statute books, framed for the protection of the people, the citizens of Birmingham are eating meat which has been exposed to conditions of sanitation which are not according to such laws.
 That certain men in Birmingham are making a practice of buying cattle, lead ing it into the woods, butchering it, ped- ding it unprotected from flies, and sell ing it without the stamp of approval of the meat inspector. was the startling rep resentation made.
 President C. Exum of the commission informed the delegation that if such prac- tice was being done 1t was in contra vention to the laws or the city He in- structed the butchers to report such all leged peddlers to the police for the pur- pose of bringing about their arrests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
BEGIN BORINGS TO
 TEST MARBLE FIELD
If Results Are Satisfactory Wealthy Cuban May Undertake Develop
 ment Work

The preliminary work of testing out the marble deposits at Talladega, which 3will doubtless be developed by a wealthy .Cuban c. J. Harrah, were begun yes- kerday when core drilling was started on the property with Signor G. Moretti and Mr Ha1rah looking on. The tests are heinz made to satisfy MT. Harrah accord ng to a statement of William J. Conniff local attorney for the visitors, as Signor Moretti is well informed as to the rich |deposits at Talladega. When the core Thrilling is through, it is anticipated that work upon an extensive scale will be started near Talladega.
 It is announced here that Signor Mo- retti and MT. Harrah, who will be one bf the prominent men in the development nave secured about 90 acres of the mar ble deposits at Talladega and believe with
 n that acreage will be found the best ,haracter and grade of Alabama mar ble.
 Mr. Conniff, who is handling the legal Ind of the situation for the visitors. said yesterday he was of the opinion that a
 lery rich organization would be formed here to develop the properties and that Alabama would in that way gain further lame over the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
FRISCO OFFICIAL
 TO BE PRESIDENT
Taking Over of Mobile, Jackson and Chicago Railway Expected
 Soon

By placing in the presidents office a man connected with the Frisco manage ment is expected to be the manner of taking over the Mobile, Jackson and Chi cago railroad by the Frisco lines within few days It is probable that either B. L. Winchell or B. r. Yoakum will be elected president.
 l.. S. Berg, who has been president of the line for some time. was in Birming- ham yesterday en route to New York from Mobile. lie resigned as president of the Mobile. Jackson and Chicago few days ago while at meeting of the directors Frisco management.
 The Frisco purchased the majority of the railroad stock some time ago, and it was announced in Birmingham recently by B. l.. Winchell, president of the Fris- co lines. and also by MT. Yoakum that the company intends 70 improve the road wherever possible. In that way the Frisco will be in a position to beat the Louisville and Nashville or the Illinois Central into New Orleans from Chicago. The former line owns the Chicago and fsdSttIi iiiiiiulS line anu Dy building a few strips can connect with the Mobile. Jackson and Chicago at a point short distance above Jackson.
 The resignation of President Berg is taken as the signal of the turning over of the line to the Frisco management The line will. while some distance from this city, confer large benefits upon Bir- mingham and this district by reason Of the desire of local industrial people to get, more outlets to Mobile and New Or leans.
 MT. Berg. who retires from the Mobile Jackson and Chicago will spend the com ing few years in Europe. It will be re- called with regret that a few months ago MT. and Mrs. Berg were in a wreck in Canada, which resulted in the death of Mrs. Berg. That accident has very serl- oisly undermined the health of MT. Berg, hence his desire for long vacation in Europe.
 He intended to bring his line into Bir- mingham if he had remained at the head of it, according to a statement made in Birmingham on the occasion of another visit. He said Birmingham was destined to be the railroad hub of the entire south east and that all railroads that were wide awake would find it to their benefit to get an entrance into this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13

The revised list of managers. clerks and returning officers to serve in the ref erendum election of January % authorized by action of the city commission yester- day afternoon follows:
 First Managers. Charles W. Braxton, r. L. Demere, J. A. Greener; clerks. J. T. May J. D. Lankford re turning officer, C. s. Simmons.
 Second Ward-Managers, r. M. Lowe. Barrow Eberhardt. simon Klotz: clerks. Frank Gafford, Jr., Joe Alper; returning officer. N. k. Terry.
 Third Watd-Managers, victor Torina, James oden. Walter Reynolds: clerks, 5. W. Hawkins, William Cutcliff, Jr.; re- turning officer. John B. Bethea.
 Fourth Ward-Managers, NJ. r. Lewis, George D. Graves, C. B. Smith; clerks, l.. E. Strong. J. P. Hodges; returning of tioer, J. H. Halcombe,
 Fifth Ward Managers Arthur Baston, k. N. Wheeler, Graham Perdue: clerks, D. B. Laster, Tom P. Patterson; return ing officer, ;. N Brophy.
 Sixth Ward Managers, r. J. McCross- in. J. T. Suizby, Frank Fowlkes: clerks. William Klein. J. D. Kirkpatrick; return ing officer, Crawford Johnston
 Seventh Ward-Eugene Fies, John L.. Parker. R. E. Smyer; clerks. T. c. Me Donald, John T. White; returning officer, Solon Jacobs.
 Eighth Managers, P. w. Hall,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
REORGANIZATION OF SOUTHERN TO BE MADE
Three Departments Entirely Re- arranged by Ordeds of General
 Manager E.. H. Coapman

A general reorganization of three of the departments of the Southern Railway company was made known yesterday through an announcement made by F. H. Coapman, vice president and general man. ager. The official circular reads;
 "Effectiye January 10. and until other wise ordered the general direction of the operations of the departments of main tenance of way and structures, mainten- ance of equipment and transportation will be transferred to and directed by the chief engineer of maintenance of way and structures. the general superintendent of motive power and equipment and the gen eral superintendent of transportation. To that end the general superintendents of each district will report to and be governed by instructions issued by them in respect to such matters relating to their respective departments
 "Questlons relating to or affecting the general policy of the company in respect to operation will be reported by the gen. eral superintendents to the vice president and general manager as heretofore.
 "The general superintendent of motive power and equipment will control and give direction to the inspection, care and use of coal cars for all purposes. The su- perintendent of transportation will di- rect the distribution of coal
 All instructions in conflict are hereby revoked. F. II. COAPMAN.
 General Manager
 Approved: w. w. Finley. President"
 Heretofore the vice president and gen eral manager has been burdened with the various details of the three departments that have undergone such a change fin the distribution of work. With the eX- ception of operations the work of MT. Coapman will be reduced to the general direction and operating policy of the Southern railway.
 In order to make up for the increased work placed upon G. W. Taylor, general superintendent of transportation, by this encouragement of the work, the appoint ment of W. M Cowhig as superintendent of transportation is announced. MT. Cow hig will relieve MT. Taylor of considerable detail work and will enable MT. Taylor to give closer attention to the general oper- ations of the lines of the Southern rail- way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
BIRMINGHAM LICENSE
 HAS TO BE HIGH

When the proprietors of the Reliable Lighting company, in urging the granting of their petition for a reduction in H. cense, complained that they were com pelIed to pay more and to perform more duties in Birmingham than their competi- tors are required to pay and perform in all other cities Of the United States, Commissioner Exum made an extempo- raneous statement which reflected the financial condition of the city.
 Said he: "It unfortunately happens that in Birmingham we are compelled to charge more for license than in any other city of the country. It Is necessary. that We do so."
 In the case of the Reliable Lighting company the commissioners agreed to make careful investigation before talk ing adverse action on the petition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the probate office showing the follow ing transfers of property, the considera- ton being 5000 or more:
 $23. .4d2. .59-C. D. Dean and wife to II. C. Flynt, lots 1, 2. 2 {, 5, 6, '. 8, 9. 10. II and B, according to c. B. Mitchell's sub division of block S6. according to the plans of the North Birmingham Land company.
 $l500-Pearl F'urman to C. NJ Parrish, parcel of land at the northwest corner of block of Rising's addition to Compton.
 Sl250-S. A. Jefferson and wife to s. J. Hare, lot b in block F. according to ths East Boyles Realty company's terminal survey.
 sli00-Natalie F. Kleinboehe to w. E. Williams and W. II. Dewey. lot "J" in block g, in Phelan's addition to Birming- ham,
 s2S5-The Pratt Land and Improvement company to Joseph Martin and w. S. Rountree, lots D. F and r in Wylam. according to the re-sub-division of block of tho Pratt Land and Improvement company's Dewey addition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
GAFFORD AND ALLEN
 RESORT TO BLOWS
Street Commissioner Reports to Judge Lane About Trouble
 at New Jail

Frank H. Gafford, street commissioner. made formal report yesterday afternoon to the city commission, at it's meeting, of a personal difficulty which had occurred several hours previously between Charles Alien, Jr.. assisting in the construction of the new city jail and himself.
 MT. Gafford stated that after some words had passed between him and MT. Allen, he struck Mir Allen, and that the latter struck him. Friends separated the belig- erents.
 MT. Gafford represented to the commits sion that he would have nothing further to do with the city jail building as long as Mir. Allen was actively on the job. Judge Lane was authorized to take such action on the case as he might think proper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
HUNDLEY ANSWERS POPE LONGS SPEECH
Says Personalities Have Nothing to Do With the
 Principles Involved

Reiterating his charge that ma iorIty of the members of the state re- publican executive committee are hold CTS of federal offices, Judge Oscar k. Hmndley contributes this morning an- other chapter to his controversy with Pope NJ Long.
 The judge. in replying to the state- ment of the chairman of the committee to the effect that the formers attitude in reference to the committee Is Con sistent with the sour grape" theory, mentions the futility of personal al- lusions, and concludes by reference to the contrast between principles and personalities.
 The statement of Judge Hundley fol- lows:
 rG have no personal fight with MT Long, for l esteem him a good fellow, and really like him personally The effect of Mr. Longs criticism of my interview in reference to a large ma iority of his committee being office holders under President Taft is to mis- lead the public as to the real facts MT. Long admits that there are 20 members of his committee who do not hold any federal position of any kind, eonse- auently since there are AS members In the entire membership of the commit- tee. this leaves 2S members of the com mittee who do hold federal offices. and thus 1t will be seen that in making up his committee his friends were very careful to see that the offlceholders held a good and safe majority.
 He states in his criticism that less than a majority hold any commission under President Taft This is mere juggle of words. 1t will be noted that did not refer to offceholders holding commissions under President Taft but simply ofhceholders. and of the 2S officeholders of the committee, which by his criticism he admits, I say with out fear of successful contradiction that 27 of them hold commissions eith- CT under President Taft or by appoint ment of Tafts appointees, and among the number holding such commission will be found one, or more, who are deputy marshals under MT. Long.
 MT Long says that l am trying to make interesting Itduh5 hhattoi AOA northern republicans I do not know how interesting the reading matter may be, but I am certainly and most positively of the opinion that the states which cast electoral votes in the elee- toral college, and by means of which. a republican candidate must be elected should nominate tho man who is to pe our standard bearer, rather than those states which are known to be con trolIed, to a large extent, by office holders. I think this is a matter of simple fairness, and, if I were demo- crat, I should favor the nomination of oscar Underwood, not alone because of the man, but because the states of the south have, for almost half a century, been furnishing the bulk of the electoral votes necessary to elect democratic President.
 'I hope never to see the time when in discussing any great question of party principle, that because I am be- reft of argument to sustain my con tention, will permit myself to turn aside to make personal a1lusions to my opponent Personalities count for naught and prove nothing; principles count for everything"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
'ss--7--7----- WESTERN UNION CASE AGAIN CONTINUED

The hearing of the eondemnatIon pro- ceedings instituted by the Western Union Telegraph company against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company in the probate court of Jefferson county, were again continued by Judge J. P. Stiles yesterday until Monday. January 15, 1912.
 The litigation in this case ivonlves many new legal proposition and Is being care fully presented to the court by the op- posing counsel. The features of the case are the right of the telegraph company to erect and maintain It's wires and poles along the lines of the railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Marriage Licenses
nlents.

The following marriage licenses were is- sued by the probate judge yesterday: V. l.. Teer of Mineral Springs to Miss Maggie Hill.
 C. A. Price of Ashaway, N C., to Mrs. Kathleen F. Carpenter.
 c. W. Newell to Miss zula Parker.
 Jack E. Corder of Fl Reno. Okla. to Miss Margaret Swander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Gin for the Kidneys

Gin is one of the oldest known remedies for kidney and bladder troubles especially when used in the following formula: "Six ounces good pure gin half ounce fluid extract Buchu half ounce Murax conl- pound" Any druggist can supply or mix these ingredients. Shake we'll each time and take in doses of one to two teaspoon fuls after meals and at bed time.
 This Is the most effective remedy known for the quick relief of kidney and bladder disorders. Such symptoms. as backache. frequent or highly colored urine, rheu- matlc pains in the groin ought to have prompt attention to prevent Bright's dis ease or diabetea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
s1O.OOO Damages Asked

Mary Walker, administrative Of the state of John Walker, is suing the Bir- bingham Coal and Iron company in the hty court of Birmingham, asking S1o,oO0 damages for the death of Walker, who vas one.of the victims of the mine disas-
 Ter that occurred at Mulga about year (go It MI be remembered that about
 b coa1r1u{t4F lost their lives by the ex- |losti H feature of the present suit , thftf02 Element was effected in ev- Try 6 N Dpt the suit now on trial in he o(f. The case was taken up les Eernoon before Judge Fergu- |orI >il on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
BIRDS KILLED
Rising Station Citizens Complain
 About Game Law Violations

Complaints have been made to The Age Herald by citizens residing at and near Rising station that the state game laws are being hagrantly violated in that sec ton. It is claimed that numerous boys. men and negroes shoot every bird in sight and that nothing has ever been done about it by the game warden
 One lady reported yesterday that all the redbirds and robins on her premises had been either killed or driven away during the past few days and that no effort was being made to enforce the law designed for the protection of such birds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Crosses for Thirteen Veterans

Anniston, January l2-tSpeciaL) Among the crosses to be bestowed as an honor here on the celebration of Lees birthday by the United Daugh- ters of the Confederaey on January 19. 8 of them wifi be awarded to veterans 20 to descendants of veterans and five to widows of the ex-Confederates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-13
Tried in AustinvilIe

January 12.-tSpecial.)- J. hur Vernon and Miss Lovie married last evening at the bride in Austinville. q 5e Decaturs. The Rev. F. $. Rated. The wedding was q Sere being but a few friends ks present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
\ Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, February 9.-(Special.)- Europe hesitated this morning to im- prove over what our advance justified, while the near positions continued to improve over the distant.
 Such a widening between the crops is the result of the holdings of the summer positions against sales ahead Tor several years to spinners at low prices. These hedges will be put for ward at such time as the holders de- eide but in the meantime they are the foundation of the strength In the mar kets.
 At present prices it Is useless to ex- pect- a reduction in acreage worthy of notice and we believe that the cotton which would have been carried over will be sold. Against these two bearish factors should be placed the northern public. who are buying the summer po- sitions because they are now held as hedges.
 When the premium in Liverpool. where these hedges are held. becomes wide enough then they will be for sale. There was moro confidence shown by the outside public today than at any time since July.
 The large insight movement had merely temporary effect on prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Live Stock Market

St. Louis, February 9.-Cattle-Receipts, 700, including 100 Texans; market steady, native shipping and export steers. S. 55d S75; dressed and butcher steers, s5af; stockers, s3M5; Texas and Indian steers, $5 m7: cows and hefers,' $3M5.
 Hogs-Receipts. s4O0; market DC higher; pigs and lights, s546 mixed and butchers, s6 150i6. 40; good heavy, s6. 3l6l6 47ia.
 Sheep-Receipts, 2s00; market steady; na- tives muttons, 8. 55@4.5O; lambs, s5Q6. 5o; stockers, s1 .55@3.
 Kansas City, February 9-Cattle-Re- ceipts, 800, including 100 southerns mar ket steady; dressed beef and export steers, s7as. s.50; fair to good, s5.5OGpI; south ern steers, s5p $50; southern cows, $3.25Q 5.25.
 Hogs-Receipts, 7O0o; market steady to s6. .2Jdl6. 35 packers and butchers. $6.10d GAO; lights, s. 60p6. 20: pigs. s4. 50M5.
 Sheep Receipts, 400; market steady to loo lower; lambs, S .25M8. .4o yearlngs. s4. .50d5 .50 wethers, B. 75d4.75; ewes, S3. 25 M4; stockers. g. 50d3. 75.
 Chicago, February -Cattle-Receipts, 3000; slow and weak; beeves. s4. s0@s. 6o; Texas steers, si 65f5S5 western steers, s4. .9OdI7 10; stockers, sS.s5m6.10; cows and heifers, g 10d6 50; calves, S.75MS B.
 Receipts, 5000; 5c higher; lights. S. .95ta6. 90; mixed, $60f6 371s; heavy, seq ' .72hs; rough. ssd6.15; pigs, A. 40di6; bulk of sales, s6 15M6.S0.
 Sheep-Receipts. 5000; steady to strong; native. g .15d4.sD: western, SS. 40d4 60 yearlings, s4700550: lambs higher; na- tive. $4. 25a6.75; western, si.50q6.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, February 9.-cotton fu- lures steady at an advance of to . points on poor cables Shorts were ag- gresslve and their offerings were larger than the market could absorb. Bulls of fered little support and much of the de- mand seemed to come from weaker shorts who were anxious to have an opportunity to cover over the soft spot
 The weather over the belt was not as favorable as it has been of late but 1t was not bad enough to cause any uneasi- ness among new crop shorts. LA the end of the first half hour Of trading prices were 2 to 10 points under yesterday.
 Toward the middle Of the session the market took on much steadier tone. There was little for sale around the ring. Private cablegrams from Manchester and Liverpool told of another enormous busi- ness among new crop shorts At the end centers.
 Even the official cablegram from Man chester, always written in conservative expressions, said a larger business was being done in cloths and that yarns were very firm in Glasgow. Shorts covered and commission houses received a good volume of buying orders. The decline was quickly retrieved and a net advance es- tablished which at midday amounted to , to l5 points on the most active months, tho old crops showing more strength than tho new crops
 In the late session the ma rket at first held very steady at the advance, but aft erward fell off on profit taking.
 At the highest the trading months were II to 25 points up, At ? o'clock they were 6 to points up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool, February 9.-Spot cotton closed today with good business done. Prices points higher. American mid- ding G.16d; middling, Sod; low middling. 5.GOd; good ordinary, 5.22d; ordinary. 49Gd. Sales were 14,0oo bales, of which l5G0 were for speculation and export and included 12,9O0 American. Receipts. 10.col bales. all American. Futures opened steady and closed steady. as follows: Feb ruary. 5.66d; February March. 5.65lsd :, March-April, 5.661zd; April-May 5.671sd; May-June. 5.6siad; JuneJuy, 5.Sid July-August, 5.67d: August-september. 5.6l1sd: September october, 5.5sd; October November, 5.55isd; November-December, 5.55d: DecemberJanuary, 5.5ilad; JaniI- ary-F ebruary, 5.54isd; February March. 5 53ikd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Weekly Interior Cotton Towns

New York, February 9.-Albany: Re ceipts, Sl6; shipments. 75s; stock. 1888.
 Athens: Receipts. 2549; shipments, 3O60 stock, 20, 43I
 Atlanta: Steady; middling, 10 5-16c: re- ceipts, S01S; shipments, 1910; stock 16,O4S Brenham: Receipts, STA; shipments, 52S; stock. 4l5o.
 Charlotte: Steady; middling, 1Oc re- ceipts. 6S5; shipments 6S5.
 Columbia: Receipts, 3455; shipments, H. 2S7; stock 31,935. .s Columbus, Ga. Firm; middlng, 1Oc; receipts, 1435; shipments, 27e0; sales, zoo: stock. 33,622. ments, 1464 stock, 1886 y,
 Eufama: Receipts, SIS; shipments, 49O stock, 5350
 Greenville: Receipts, 719; shipments. 119S: stock, 229S.
 Greenwood. S. C.: Receipts, 9S2; ship ments. e45; sales. S37; stock SIS.
 Helena: Receipts. 2174; shipments, 2262; stock. 10215.
 Little Rock: Receipts. 6722; shipments, Macon Receipts, 1867; shipments. 2o45; stock, 10S1S.
 Meridian: Receipts, ss5s; shipments. 4O34; stock, 25,H4. Montgomery: Steady; middling. Ssc; re- ceipts, 4ls9; shipments 1889; stock, 3z6s5. Nashville: Firm middling, 1oAc: re- ceipts 424: stock, 1905
 Newberry'; Receipts, 722: shipments, 722. Raleigh: Steady; middling, 9ssc; re- ceipts 955; shipments. 800; stock. 45o.
 Rome: Receipts, 1137 shipments, 1154 stock, 653s.
 Selma: Receipts, 1873; shipments, SSo9 stock COST.
 Shreveport: Receipts, s1is; shipments. 64s7 stock, 25t7s.
 Vicksburg: Receipts, 11s2; shipments 2s71 stock, 10.7S3.
 Yazoo City: Receipts, SIS; shipments, 1o36: stock, 9720