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The herald., 1913-04-24
LETTER LIST.

List of unclaimed letters remaining
at Station A, New Orleans post office
for the week ending April "a, 1913:
Women-Mrs. Eliza Battiste, Easter
Hills.
Men-Mr. Carson, n. E. Hotard
Thos. N. Jacobs, Rev. Moore, Eugene
L. Pour, Thomas Scot, Alexandria Sill
vern, Jno. Truck, o. Thibodeaux.
Miscellaneous - Manager Stearns
Machinery Co.
A. F. Leonhardt, Postmaster.
J. w. Daniels, Supt.
The herald., 1913-04-24

Hon. Leigh Carroll, President,
Orleans Levee Board,
City.
Dear Mr.. Carroll:
Last year, if you remember, a great
deal of loss came to the people living
below the Southern Pacific Railroad in
the rear of Algiers, caused by the wa
ters from the Hymelia crevasse. T do
not know if the Board is in position
to do anything to avoid a repetition
of this loss, but, If it can, it certainly
ought to do SO. ! would like to hear
from you regarding this matter.
Very truly yours,
lSigned)
MARTIN BEHRMAN,
Mayor.
Copy.
Hon. Martin Behrman, Mayor,
City Hall.
Dear Mr.. Mayor:
Yours of the 4th inst, in regard to
protection for the rear of Algiers
against crevasse water, has Just been
received.
The Executive Committee will meet
on Thursday and 1 will submit the
matter at the time. / agree with you
that the Levee Board should give what
protection it can under the eircum-
stances.
Yours truly,
(SignedD LEIGH CARROLL,
President, Orleans Levee Board.
The herald., 1913-04-24

RENECKY IS SATISFIED WITH A
LESS PROFIT. BUY YOUR SHOES
FROM HIM.
The herald., 1913-04-24

SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT
LESS PRICES AT RENECKY's.
The herald., 1913-04-24

RENECKY SELLS THE FAMOUS
ELK SKIN SHOES.
The herald., 1913-04-24
Copy
April 4th, 1913,

April 4th, 1918.
Hon. Leigh Carroll, President,
Orleans Levee Board,
City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
HOBSON SPEECH is
BEING CIRCULATED
But Nothing Is Said About Under
woods Reply Nor the Speech of
Congressman Donovan

The speech that Congressman Hob
ovan of Connecticut. and in criticism
OF Congressman Underwood of Ala
bama, delivered some days ago, has
been disseminated.
In the pamphlet is no reference to
the reply of Congressman Underwood.
Nowhere it is stated that when Con-
gresham Underwood asked the House
II 1t believed the charges OF Hobson,
the House replied In a storm of mos
In the pamphlet no reference is made
TO the fact that following the answer
OF Congressman Underwood, which had
been greeted with the applause of the
members and of those who occupied the
galleries, Congressman Donovan took
the floor, and that during the few min
utes he occupied the floor ne practi-
ca11y repeated his charges of absentee
ism against Hobson and by his wit and
asrcasm convulsed the House in laugh
ter.
sarcasm convulsed the House in laugh :
Captain Hobson. II would be an in :
teresting document according to the
general opinion. If it contained in ad .
hition to Hobson's speech, the reply of
Underwood and the retort of Donovan.
Were such a complete document dis
seminated throughout the state and di-
gested by all the people 1t is generally
agreed that it would be an effective
campaign weapon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
BENNERS DECIDES
FOR THE PLAINTIFF
Gum Pharmacy Will Take
an Appeal From Decision.
To File $21, 900 Bond

Judgment for the plaintiff was given by
Judge l. II. Benners of the court of COM
mon pleas in the unlawful detainer pro-
ceedings brought by Frank Nelson, Jr.
against the Gum Pharmacy, in which II
was sought to oust the pharmacy from
its present quarters on the northwest
corner of Third avenue and Nineteenth
street. Notice of appeal was given by
j. l.. Drennen, one of the attorneys for
the defendant. who will be required to
give bond of double the value of the
yearly rental of the premises. which will
be s21. 600. BY the fling of the bond the
defendant will retain possession of the
store now occupied by the Gum Phar-
macy pending the decision of the supreme
court.
The case went TO trial Tuesday and
was argued yesterday morning by e. II
Cabaniss for the plaintiff and ]. l.. Dren-
nen for the defendant. The contention
of the plaintiff is that the lease held
by the Gum Pharmacy was Terminated
by giving six months notice and that
the clause which stipulates that in the
event OF a new building being erected
able quarters should be given the
pharmacy cannot be determined until the
new building is erected and the space
allotted.
The defendant contends that under the
plans of the new building to be erected
by the plaintiff the space set aside for
pharmacy is wholly insufficient ant
unsuited for the purpose of drug store
The suit against l. X. Ensey, a tenan,
OF the same building, Is of a similar ma.
ture as the suit against the Gum Phar.
macy, and will be heard this morning
before Judge Benners at $3.50 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
DRENNEN BACK
FROM MEETING
Says Southern Bishops At
tracted Much At
tentiOn.

b NJ bremen or Drennen company
returned yesterday, after spending 10
days in New York, attending the Episco-
pal convention in that city He was one
of the delegates from this diocese to
the general convention. Mr.. Drennen said
Yesterday that southern man, Bishop
Gailor of Tennessee, was easily the big
gest' churchman at the conference, He
said that everyone there knew Bishop
Gailor and was interested in whatever
the Tennessee churchman was doing.
Bishop Gailor created great interest
at the meeting" said Mr.. Drennen Ills
speeches were interesting ones, and il was
easy to see that he created a tremendous
interest in whatever he started to do 1
was with Bishop Lloyd some time He
inquired of his Birmingham friends. Bish-
op Lloyd created a sensation at the con-
ference when he assailed the church on
the mission problem and demanded that
the church wake up and handle the
missions better. Az he is president OF
the mission board for the church and has
an intimate knowledge of the affairs.
his remarks were received as authori-
tative His address was one of the fea-
lures of the meeting
Mr.. Drennen said the convention, which
Is yet i'm session, is one of the best ever
held and would result in great good be-
fore it is over
In reference to the Sulzer affair Mr.
Drennen said that from what he could
gather in New York the people there
1 looked upon tho removal of Sulzer as q
| fight between political factions. and a
general falling out of crooks There is
according to Mr.. Drennen. very little ex-
citement in New York on account Of Sui.
zer's downfall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
MILAN IS COMING
AS DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Acting President Lewis of
Library Board Makes I'm
pOrtant Announcement
Regarding Work Here

Announcement was made last night
by d. Nj. Lewis vice president and act
ing president of the Birmingham
library board that Carl II. Milan of
the Indiana library commission had ac-
cepted the position of director OF
libraries in Birmingham. Mr.. Lewis is
sued the following announcement:
THE library board is pleased to an
nounce to our citizens that Mr. Carl
H Milan of the Indiana library COM
mission has accepted the position OF
director of Libraries, his work to begin
here as soon as lie can close up his
connection with his present position
In the face of an Impoverished city
treasury the coming of the director
only renders more urgent the raising OF
funds for the purchase Of needed book
for our libraries.
Preparation for the raising of this
money goes forward and the board con-
fidently relies on the patriotism and the
liberality of our people to generously
respond.
"Birmn CHAM can no more neglecI
to provide books for adult education
than she can neglect to furnish schools
for preparatory education"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
JOHNSON TO SPEAK
HERE ON THE CANAL
Man Who Reported on Pan
anna Tolls to Speak
Tuesday

Df EMORY f. Johnson OF the University
of Pennsylvania. the man who in 1911 waG
named by President Taft to make a re-
port on proper tolls TO be charged for the
Panama canal will pass through Bir-
mingham next Tuesday on his way home
from the Southern Commercisl congress,
and under the auspices OF the Chamber
of Commerce and the local alumni of the
University of Pennsylvania, will deliver
an address at a complimentary lunch ION
at the Hotel Hillman on that day.
DR. Johnson is regarded as ono Of the
best posted men in the country on the
Panama canal, and he viii talk on that
subject. lie spent much time investisa g.
ing canals in all parts OF ths world; and
the report ne made to the Hresidert on
the proper tolls for the canal were IN
eluded in the Presidents recommends
tions without a change and adopted by the
federal government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
JURY VISITS SCENE
IN M'DANIELS CASE
Defendant Charged With Robbing
Drug Store, But Is Acquitted Fol-
lowing Jury's Trip

An unusual incident happened yes
terday in the first division of the Grim
inal court when the jury sitting on the
case of Joseph McDaniels. charged with
robbing a negro drug store, asked per-
mission of Judge Fort TO visit the scene
of the alleged robbery. The case went
TO the jury Tuesday afternoon and after
being out all night without arriving at
verdict made the above request, BY
sment of the solicitor and Frank
<ess, attorney for the defendant the
Jury accompanied by the attorneys and
Judge Fort visited the place in search
of a tree from behind which City De-
tective J. II. Moser testified that he
witnessed the alleged robbery. The Jury
returned to the courtroom and in a
few minutes returned a verdict of not
guilty and the defendant was dis
charged.
The attaches OF the courthouse state
1t is a common thing for juries in civil
cases to visit places about which there
is litigation but ii is very seldom that
jury in criminal case does SO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
TOLAY ST. ANDREWS
CORNER STONE NOV.2
Bishop Beckwith Will Off
ciate-Rev.N .NDeOvies to
Preach

The corner stone OF the new church to
be erected by the congregation of st.
Andrews Episcopal church will be laid
with appropriate ceremonies sunday
afternoon, November ., by the Rt. Rev.
G. NJ. Beckwith, bishop of the diocense
OF Alabama. The bishop and the rector,
the Rev Willis G. Clark. will be as
sisted by the Rev r. DeOvies, the first
rector of st. Andrews church, who is
now at Greensboro; the Rev. E. L.
Cobbs, rector of st. Johns, Montgomery
and the local clergy, the Rev. T.. j
Beard. the Rev. W. n. Claybrook. the
Rev. NJ. S. Barnwell, the Rev. /. a
Adams and the Rev. Carl Henckle
The Rev. r. DeOyies will preach al
the morning service of ST. Andrews
church and the Rev. Il. r. Cobbs VIII
preach the sermon at the ceremony OF
laying the corner stone in the evening
Members of all the parish ehoirs OF the
city will unite and render musical Sc.
lections appropriate to the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
81 CENTS GIVEN TO
DUNN BY THE JURY
Asked $4,000 From Louis
vile and Nashville
NEWS OF THE COURTS
Garner Acquitted on Yagrancy Charge
in Criminal Court and Number of
Other Cases Disposed OF.
Wedding at Courthouse

A verdict for 81 cents in favor OF ]. 2.
Dunn and against the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad company was returned
yesterday by a jury in the circuit court.
The plaintiff claimed $1,000 damages and
alleged that he had bought a ticket to
Lehgh and that the railroad company
failed to carry him further than Mineral
Springs, which is some distance from the
point of destination. 1t seems that the
railroad company operates branch train
to Lehigh from Mineral Springs every
day except Sunday. The plaintiff. who
purchased ticket on Sunday. contended
that he was not informed of that fact
and had to walk a portion of the way.
The defendant company stated that he
bad been so Informed. Tie amount OF
the verdict was the price of the railroad
ticket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
LEVY INTRODUCES
JOINT RESOLUTION
.TODROP STEEL SUIT
Congressman Says Govern
ment Has Failed to Show
That Steel Corporation
Is a Monopoly

As an indication of the widespread in
terest in the Steel corporation suit and
the efforts being made to have the gov
ernment dismiss the case against the Steel
corporation, there was received here yes
terday copies of a joint resolution intro
duced by Representative Levy in Congress
directing the Attorney General to dror
the suit. The resolution was referred to
the judiciary committee. of which Henry
d. Clayton is chairman
it is stated in the resolution as one ar
gunent that the Steel corporation has
during the past 10 years expended 81. 1.575.-
100000 for labor and has decreased the
cost of producing steel, and has to a
great extent aided in increa sing our iror
and steel exports from 100000 tons to
375,000000 tons in 1913''
In the joint resolution it is stated that
evidence so far produced by the govern
ment on which the prosecution has closed
It's case does not show that the Steel cor
poration is a monopoly
In Birmingham over 1900 employees
have pettioned Congress to have the
case dismissed. 1t is understood there
will be other steps taken during the next
few weeks by interested citizens of this
community.
Levy Resolution
The resolution of Mr.. Levy and whics
was referred to the committee headed by
Congressman Clayton follows:
Joint resolution, directing the ATTORNEY
General of the United States to discon-
tinue further proceedings In the dissolu-
ton suit brought by the United States
against the United States Steel corpora
tion.
Whereas the United States Steel cor
poration during the last 10 years has ex-
pended over s1,575,0O00oo for labor, and has
decreased the cost of producing steel. and
has to a great extent aided in inc1ea sing
our exports of iron and steel from $4,000,
900 tons to 375,oOo0o0 tons in 1918, thereby
capturing and commanding the trade of
the world in STEEL and,
Whereas the evidence submitted at the
recent steel investigation and the proceed
ings now being conducted by the Attorney
General of the United States have proven
that the United States Steel corporation Is
not a monopoly: and
Whereas large expenditures are being
incurred by the United States government
in conducting legal proceedings against
the United States Steel corporation. as
well as causing the Steel corporation to
expend large sums of money; and
Whereas the dissolution suit against
the United States Steel corporation may,
II continued, interfere with the exporta-
tion of steel by giving a false impression
abroad as to the standing of the United
States Steel corporation and other indus
trial corporations. therefore, be 1t
Resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the united States of
America in Congress assembled, That the
Attorney General of the United States be
and he is hereby directed to suspend
further proceedings IN the dissolution suit
brought by the United States against the
United States Steel corporation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
Real Estate Transfers

The following trapsfefs Of real estate
were recorded Yesterday i'm the office Of
the probate judge
$l4o0-H. lee Brown TO p. Aiexander
west one-half of lot in block g. Lytle' 5
addition to Birming gham-Ensley.
s23O0-R. NJ. Whiteside to Addie L. VIII
liams. lot G in block 2, Lynch Kehn-T Town
ley and Colyin addition 10 Woodiawn
t3515-Manneits r. Mckinnon and r
A. McGer TO Roberta Il. Donelson. lot
y in block Z. Kenilworth survey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
Crawford Called TO Chicago

George Gordon Crawford, president OF
the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company, left yesterday for Chicago to
attend q meeting of the presidents of the
Steel corporation companies. He viii be
away only short time. The meeting
was called in Chicago rather unexpectedly
as they are usually held in New York
II is understood that the Steel corpora
tion official desire to look over some OF
The properties near Chicago, which had
something to do with the meeting there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
MANY EXPECTED TO
GO TO MOBILE SUNDAY

Indications are that very large crowd
willgo to the Southern Commercial con-
gress from Birmingham on the special
train Sunday night. Secretary Radcliffe
cure another coach.
The train will leave the Terminal sta
ton over the Alabama Great Southern
Sunday night at 1910 o'clock. All persons
sending the money TO Mr.. Radcliffe can
depend upon him to get tickets and reser-
vations. In addition to those already an
noGnced, Watt I. Brown of Ragland yes
terday asked for two reservations with
tho Birmingham crowd and w. ID. Mes
bitt, T. C. Mcdonald, j. Roy Hunt, Henry
Hiden, j. j. Bell and others have asked
10 go along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
MILTON SMITH IN
CITY SHORT TIME

Milton Fl. Smith, president of the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad was in this
city yesterday for few hours He was
en- route to Louisville from Atlanta where
he left Henry Walters. chairman of the
board. who went to Florida. Mr.. Smith
was Joined here by few division Of
ficials and they accompanied the vet
Gran operator north. He travelled to
Nashville on a special train so he could
see the new double track work on which
his company is spending about $4,000, 900
in this state and Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
Suits Filled

The following were among the suits
flied yesterday in the city and circuit
courts.
L. I.ockett vs.. birmingham Railway
Light and Power company; 5000 damaS Ses
claimed for alleged personal injuries
John Baldwin vs.. Pratt Consolidated
Coal company; $500 damages claimed foi
alleged personal injuries.
Arthur Mitchell ys X. D.. Moody, The
laintiff claims 5000 damages for an all
legged libel
Lula Sherolds vs.. Glass Brothers F'urni
ture and Carpet company: 5000 damages
claimed for alleged personal injuries.
Mrs. w. J. Findley vs.. Birmingham
Railway. Light and Power company
5000 damages claimed for alleged per.
sonal ininries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
Official Badges Will Be
Given to All Who Par
ticipate in the Demon
stratiOn
ROUTE OF PARADE
is MADE PUBLIC
BY MR.. M'CROSSIN
Special Carriage for Mrs. Underwood,
Who viii Accompany Her Hus-
band-MOving Pictures To Be
Made - Practically All
Banquet Tickets Taken

Official badges to be kept as souvenirs
of the occasion will be given TO every
person who participates tomorrow in the
Underwood parade. 1t is stated that from
present indications there probably will
be nearly 10000 people in this parade,
which is feature of the reception
planned by the people of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
Political Developments Are
Destined to Follow Thick
and Fast in Alabama
NO DOUBT is FELT
ABOUT THE OUTCOME
Campaign for Governor Will Also
Take on New Life When Hender-
son Opens His Head
quarters Here

In politics il is the lu1 between the
storm which broke in the house OF repre-
sentatlves some days ago and that which
is destined to follow the arrival in Br-
mingham Friday of Oscar ". Underwood.
Following the attack by Captain Hob
sen against Mr.. Underwood the state and
the nation seemed TO culver under the
stress of indignation. There followed a
statewide furry caused by practically
every individual rushing forth With criti-
cism of Hobson's tactics, and statements
of allegiance to Underwood
At the present time. there is iull. The
people are awaiting the arrival OF Mr..
Underwood. They are ready to honor
him for what he has accomplished for
all the people, and are ready to aid in the
formation of phalanx which will carry
him victor to the Senate Of the United
States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
Ramsay in Philadelphia

Erskne Ramsay, chief engineer and
vice president of the Pratt Consolidated
Coal and Iron company. is in Phla-
delphia it is understood. to attend meet
ing OF engineers He was appointed a
delegate from this state. to meeting
there by President Wilson recently He
will be away from home several days.
II is understood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
L. S. Minister Welcomed

Chris dana, October 22.-The American
minister to Norway. Albert G. schmede-
man, and Mrs. Schmedeman We're given a
welcoming banquet tonight. In respond
ir.s to a toast the minister expressed his
desire 10 draw closer the bonds of friend
ship between the United States and Nor
vfaF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
Wedding at Courthouse

friends and spectators, Miss Bertha Mann
and j. w. Walker of Pratt City were
married yesterday afternoon by Woolsey
Morrow, chief clerk of the probate court.
in the court room. After receiving the
congratulations the Young couple left the
courthouse for their future home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
Marriage License

The following marriage license was
granted Yesterday in the office of the
probate judge:
I. p Ellis, Dallas, Tex. to Miss Belle
Huntington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
WANT BIRMINGHAM
TO Be BENEFITED
BY EXTRA SESSION
Legislators Will Be Asked 10
Relieve Financial Condi-
tions Hereto Con-
fer With O'Neal

To see that the financial condition
of the city of Birmingham is benefited
by the proposed extraordinary session
of tho state Legislature is the deter
mination of the Birmingham city com
missoners.
As to how that object may be
brought. about, nothing of any definite
manner has been decided upon and it
is stated that it will not be at this time.
No official statements could be secured
yesterday. but while the city commits
sioners declined to talk for publication
It was learned that they had held a
conference over the matter and that a
member of the commission would go to
Montgomery to see Governor ONea1,
probably today.
The governor will be asked that if h.
decides finally upon calling an extra
session a provision be included in the
call by which the lawmakers would
have the right after they are as
sembled to discuss some means Of re-
lieving the financial condition of Bir~
mingham.
Can Choose Method
II was stated that the governor will
be asked to state this provision of the
call in any language he may see fit.
ut was also stated that the call, if is
sued. would probably be worded in
general terms so that any one of sew
eral methods of solving the financial
troubles of Birmingham could be de-
cided upon by the legislature when the
matter actually came up for action
1t was further learned from reliable
sources that the probable method of so
relieving Birmngham's financial con-
dition from many indications will be an
Increase In the tax rates. 1T is stated
that many of the city officials and leg
islators from this county are personally
opposed to an increase in the tax rate.
but that it seems probable they will de-
eide upon this method il they get the
chance to decide upon any as the most
feasible and best adapted to circum-
stances.
1t Is pointed out that any one of the
several other methods which have been
suggested in the past for the financial
improvement of Birmingham's treasury
would no doubt call out much oppo-
sition from one source or another and
before being adopted would probably
call for long campaigns of education
and publicity among the people. On
these grounds, therefore. is being based
the prophecy that the increase of the
city tax rate will be decided upon as a
sort of compromise method.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
Committee to Meet.

Tine reception committee of tne Aiaba ma
State Land congress. Henry L. Badhan,
chairman, VIII meet at 5 o'clock this aft
ernoon to discuss matters pertaining u
theScomine land congress IN This city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-23
Work of Criminal Court

Hester Garner was acquitted in the
first division of the criminal court yes
terday on a charge of vagrancy. Judge
Samuel e. Greene giving the general
charge for the defendant. The case
against Conrad w. Austin charged with
libel, was nolle pressed, the Witnesses
for the state being absent The case
has been in court two years and at each
setting Mr.. Austin has announced ready
for trial. The case against Cy Courson
went off on "a msnomer The cases
against Walter Bennett for assault and
battery were nolle pressed, and that of
carrying concealed weapons was passed
generally
Martha Seay colored, was convicted OF
embezzlement: Jake Swan was acquitted
of charge of mansaughter ia the sec
ond degree and the case against Hance
Harp nolle pressed. Several cases were
passed until a later date in the week
and eight were passed generally.