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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
.FEAG|N RETURNS
FROM NASHVILLE
Declines Presidency of the
Southern Educational
Association

Montgomery, November 3-(Special.)
William F. Feagin, chief clerk in the state
department of education, and named by
Governor O'Neal as Superintendent Henry
j. Willingham's successor upon his retire.
ment from office November 90 has Just
returned from Nashville where he at
tended the annual convention of the
Soutehrn Educational association.
Mr. Feagin was rendered the presidency
of the association, but declined because
of the fact that he felt that his duties as
state superintendent of education would
not permit him to devote much time to tine
other office. He did take the vice presi-
dency Of the association, however, adj
vancing to that position from the office
of secretary, which he had held for two
years.
Prof R. A. Clayton of Birmingham sue
ceeded Mr.. Feagh as secretary of the
association.
In the opinion of Mr.SFeagin the meet
ing of the association this year was the
most successful ever held by that organ
ization. The attendance was unusually
large, Mr. Feagin said, and much interest
and enthusiasm was manifested in the va
rious meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
Jury WILL VISIT
LAKE PURDY TODAY
Little Suing Waterworks
Company for $4,000
NEWS OF THE COURTS
Nelson Files Suits Against Gum
Pharmacy and Ike r. Ensey-The
Grand Jury Reconvenes-Bur-
gin Entitled to Fees

In order to familiarize themselves with
the various locations brought out by the
testimony of witnesses, in the case of w.
r. Little, who is suing the Birmingham
Waterworks company for $4,000 DANES in
the city court, Judge Charles w. Fergu-
son, the jury hearing the case, and the
opposing counsel will visit Lake Purdy
this morning The plaintiff alleges that
the waterworks company constructed a
lake adjacent to his property and that
since the lake was built mosquitoes have
been numerous in that locality He fur
Their alleged that the said mosquitoes have
been the cause of much sickness in his
family and that he has been damaged to
the extent of $4,000.
large map of the property of the
Birmingham Waterworks company was
produced in court and a number of wit
nesses were examined for the plaintiff
Late yesterday afternoon the suggestion
was made that the jury would get a bet
ter idea of the conditions by making a
personal visit to the place which was
agreed on by both sides. Judge Fergu-
son excused all other jurors and wit
nesses for the week as it is expected the
case will last several days. Harsh, Bed
dow & Fits are attorneys for the plain
tiff. Border Burr is counsel for the de-
PENDANT.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
SEMINOLE LIMITED
IS MUCH IMPROVED
I'll Steel, Electric Lighted
and Steam Heated and
Other Comforts

Sunday the new Seminole Limited
made its initial run through Birming-
ham, en- route from Chicago to Jack
sonville. This train is entirely new
and operated by the Central of Georgia
railroad.
Accompanying the train on its mai
den trip were G. II. Bower, general
passenger agent of the Illinois Central
at Memphis; R. Anderson, district pas
senger agent of the Illinois Central of
Birmingham, and F. j. Robinson. as
sistant general passenger agent of the
Central of Georgia.
The new Seminole Limited is an all
| steel train, electric lighted and steam
heated 1t is claimed to be the finest
train that has yet been run through
Birmingham. The officials of the Him
OILS Central and Central of Georgia say
that the train has been placed in oper-
alton for the comfort and accommodate
ton of the patrons of the road who
| travel between Birmingham ST. Louis
and Chicago.
| The coaches are all built with an eye
to the comfort of the passengers and
one especially attractive feature Is the
sun parlor observation car, which is
one of the latest purchases of the
Illinois Central. There are lounging
rooms and smoking rooms for gentle
men in which are all the latest perl
odicals and magazines and daily news
papers. which are for the free use OF
the patrons of the road. The ladies' par
Tor Is next to the observation vestibule
and everything possible has been done
to provide every comfort for the lady
passengers. There are writing desks,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
Joe Brooke Acnuitted

Juries were organized in the first d.
vision of the criminal court yesterday
by Judge Samuel r. Greene Owing to
the fact that the docket for the week
was composed of appealed cases from
the city police court and that a majority
of the cases were disposed of without go
ing to a jury. Judge Greene only organ
lied two juries and a half. stating that
more jurors would be an unnecessary ex-
pense to the county.
The case of Joe Brooke. negro. charged
with assault with intend to murder, was
the only state case on the docket, hav-
ing been specially set for Monday The
case went to the jury at 2:3O o'clock and
after short deliberation he was found
not guilty and discharged
Judge Greene sounded the police court
appeal docket set for the day. but no
trial was reached. Several cases were
thrown out of court by consent of AS
sstant City Attorney Joe Mudd. several
cases were passed to al later day in the
week and a few forfeifures We're taken
In the second division Judge w e. Fort
dispoced of the misdemeanor docket set
for the day. There were several convic-
tons.
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equipped with writing materials and
mirrors are placed in advantageous po-
sitions about the car.
The rear of the coach is devoted for
the observation of the country through
which the train passes. 1t is enclosed
entirely in glass and affords an ex-
cellent view without the usual accom-
paniment of dust and cinders.
This kind of observation car is an
innovation In this class OF equipment
The reclining chair car. for which no
extra charge is made. is equipped with
large high-back. plush seats, lavatories
and sanitary drinking cups, adjustable
reclining chairs, electric lights over
head and on the sides, and is steam
heated. The Pullman cars are as we'll
appointed as the most sumptuous hotel
or dwelling and have drawing rooms,
compartments and large berths. There
are two side lights in each berth, which
permits of reading in bed or while &C.
cupying the seat.
The dining car is as we'll equipped
as any first class hotel and the meals
are served by polite, attentive walters
in the most sanitary ways known to
modern science. The whole is under
the direction of an expert dining car
conductor
The new Pacific type Hilton locomo-
tive that pulls this train is of the most
modern type. 1t Is equipped with
power reverse gear and superheating
combustion chamber. The combustion
chamber eliminates in a large degree
the smoke and cinders.
The Seminole Limited was first es-
tablished on November Is. 909. and has
been improved each year until now 1t is
claimed to be the very last word in
efficiency. 1t reaches all the prominent
points in Florida and connects with
steamers to Cuba and Nassau.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
STUDY NEW METHOD
OF FIGHTING WEEWL
Cheney Goes With Leading
Planters to Louisiana to
Investigate Plan

Montgomery, November 3.--(Special.'
Capt John c. Cheney. chief clerk in the
department of agriculture and Industries
left today with a party of leading plant
ers in this section of the state for Alex
andria La. where they will investigate
new methods of combating the boil Vice.
vii. discovered by j. W. Vogler of that
city. The party included about 10 OF
the most prominent farmers from this
part of the state. Montgomery, Greenville.
Evergreen and other places being repre-
sented.
Mr.. Vogler's method of fighting the
weevil is said to be different from that
recommended by the United States de-
partment of agriculture, but nevertheless
one of the most effective plans that have
yet been discovered
Captain Cheney and his party will spend
the week at Alexandria.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
EDWARD MORRIS
DIES IN CHICAGO
Millionaire Meat Packer
Passes Away After a
Brief Illness

Chicago November Edwards Morris,
president of the Morris & Co.. packers.
died at his home today after an illness
of more than a year
He was born here 47 years ago, being
the Oldest son of the late Nelson Morris,
pioneer meat packer.
He suffered nervous breakdown about
one year ago and was Obliged to give
up active business. He spent last win
ter travelling In California, but when he
returned last spring his friends noted that
he had not been benefited by the trip.
The seriousness of his condition became
known last week upon the arrival of his
brother Ira Nelson Morris, who hurried
to Chicago from Italy in response to Il
cablegram. Mr. Morris is survived by his
widow. two sons and two daughters.
Edward Morris was a muiti-millionaire
and one of the best known packers III
the world.
In the will of Nelson Morris the build
ing of the vast fortune was attributed
largely to the genius and energy of Ed
ward Morris, who began his business ca
reer at an age when most of his com
panions were barely out of knicker-
bockers.
He was only IA years old when he en-
tered the office of his father as an en-
ploye. So keen was his interest and
so great was his aptitude in business
affairs that even his father was
tonished.
The wealth held by Morris
estate is estimated between s30O0o.oO0 and
S40.O000O0. He was credited with being
the largest individual owner of bank
stock in this city. He was liberal cor
tributor to many charities and it is said
that it was, his custom to contribute to
charities each year All amount equal to
the sum expended for the members OF
his family.
In 1890, Mr.. Morris married Helen l..
Swift. daughter of the founder Of Swift &
Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
SATURDAY NIGHT
TRAGEDY AT DORA
James Russian Shot and Instantly
Killed by Cebe lighthouse of
Murder Unknown

Jasper, November ESPECIALLY
Saturday night at Dora. Cebe Hight
shot and instantly killed James Rus
SAM near flights residence. The re-
port brought here states that Hight
went out of his house and found Rus
sam with another man standing by his
window and as soon as he discovered
their unexpected presence, ran into the
house and came out with a gun and
shot Russian. the latter dying immedi-
ately.
AS soon as Hight committed the MUIR
der he made good his escape, but an Of
ficer here today stated that he would
surrender in a short time and that he
ran away to prevent further trouble
with RUSSIANS friends. The cause OF
the murder is not known except that
Hight looked upon Russam's conduct
with suspicion. RUSSIAN was popular In
Dora and for the past while had been
employed a collector for a furniture
Guncern. He leaves q wife and family.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
MAN ARRESTED ON
BLACKMAIL CHARGE

OGDEN. Utah. November 3.--Myron A.
Smith, a railroad and mining man, was
arrested this afternoon by federal officers
on complaint of L. A MCGEE. postoffice
Inspector, and held to answer to the charge
of blackmailing Mrs. Ralph e. Bristol
through letter sent on April 2. and at
tempting to blackman David c.. Eccles by
letter sent on October 1.
Blackmailers obtained $500 from Mrs.
Bristol and Eccles was asked for $1,000
The home of Leroy Eccles, relative,
was dynamited last Sunday morning by
supposed blackmailers. Bail was fixed at
$1,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
Burgin Entitled to Fees

BY the ruling of Judge H. A. Sharpe
of the city court, Wilson Burgin is the
legal inspector of miners oil and as
such is entitled to the fees fixed by law
for the duties of that office. Since the
appointment of Mr.. Burgin some ques-
ton arose as to the legality of his office
and in order to determine the matter a
friendly suit was filed by him against
the Woffard Oil company, which is one
of the several companies that do bust
ness in Jefferson county with the under
standing that the suit shonld determine
the status of Mr.. Burgin and his right
to collect fees for the duties performed.
The case was heard before Judge Sharpe
and was commenced Saturday morning
and was finished yesterday at noon. Judge
Sharpe ruled in favor of the plaintiff
holding that his office was legal and that
he was entitled to the fees therefrom
1t is understood that the case will be
appealed to the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
FEDERAL COURT is
POSTPONED AT SELMA

Selma, November 3.-(Special.)-Th No
.vember term of the United States court
of the northern division of the southern
district of Alabama, which was to have
convened here Monday afternoon, has
been continued until the regular term of
the Court next May.
This announcement was made today.
and the officials of the court did not
come to Selma from Mobile. The docket
of the court is very small. and for that
reason the term of the court was con-
ipued.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
BALDWIN FAIR WILL
BEGIN WEDNESDAY

Bay Minette. November 3.-(Special)
The officers of the fair association are
among the busiest men In this place today
making final preparations for the fair
during the last four days of the week.
The concessions and attractions for the
fair began arriving here this morning and
will be in shape for their opening We'd
nesday. The exhibits are arriving from
Meridian and Pensacola. and have been
take into the grounds
On Friday, the school day" of the
fair, the schools throughout the county
will be closed, and many of them will
attend in a body.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
Grand Jury Reconyepes

The grand jury for the September term
reconvened yesterday morning after re-
cess of several weeks and has commenced
the investigation of the cases on the
grand jury docket. 1t Is stated it will be
in session practically all of the month
when it will make It's final report and
adjourn During the recess quite a num-
Der of cases of a serious nature have
been sent up for investigation, including
murder. burglary speeding and other Of
lenses A large number of witnesses were
examined Yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
Gum Pharmacy Sued

Suit has been filed in the city court
by Frank Nelson, Jr.. against the Gum
Pharmacy and I. r. Ensey in which he
claims damages against each of the de-
PENDANTS to the amount of $4,000 or a
total of $2S, 400. The palintiff alleges that
he Is legally entitled to the possession
of the premises on the corner of Third
avenue and Nineteenth street and that
the defendants have refused to surrender
the property. The plaintiff further alleges
that he had contracted to tear down the
present structure and erect larger and
better building, and that the defendants
were keeping him from carrying out his
contract
It will be recalled that Mr.. Nelson
brought unlawful detainer proceedings
against the two defendants and that he
was given possession by the court The
pharmacy was ousted by writ of restitu-
tion but I. r. Ensey filed an appeal
bond and retained possession.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
Suits Filed

The following We're among the suits filed
yesterday in city and circuit courts:
]. C. Williams VS.. Louisville and Nash
vile Railroad company. The plaintiff
claims $500 damages for an alleged tres
pass.
Alex Webb VS.. Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company; 5000 dam
ages claimed for alleged personal in
juries.
Jim Harris VS.. Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company: $1,000 damages
claimed for alleged personal injuries.
Ed Lipscomb VS.. Taxi Auto company
5000 damages claimde for alleged per-
sonal injuries
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
CUBA INTERESTED IN
EXTRA SESSION TALK
People Favor Reduction of
Numerous Offices
SAVE $4,000 ANNUALLY
Texan Moves to Alabama to Engage
in Stock Raising-Sumter Cattle
Show Up Well at the
Meridian Fair

Cuba, November 3.-(Special.) More or
less interest is being manifested here in
the talk of an extra session. The people
feel that Walker Percy of Birmingham
is hitting the bulls eye when he urges
the reduction of the numerous off ices
made by the last legislature This county
would be glad to have the position of
state prison inspector abolished if one
may judge by remarks made, they count
the immigration office joke, and feel
that the judiciary system could be i'm
proved by cutting out useless offices and
around 100000 per annum saved
That the fame of Sumter as a cattle
county Is reaching out is shown by the
moving in from Texas of j. w. Eel,
who has been here for the past 10 days
getting his property in shape. Last year
this gentleman purchased a very fine
piece OF land for cattle raising and now
has it practically fenced and ready for
his cattle. 1t is understood that he will
go into the production of baby beef and
that a part of his heard will be shipped
here from Texas Mn. Ezell is putting
in dipping vat on his ranch and Will
use improved methods.
A report from the Cuba Gin company,
Just issued, shows that the estimate of
damage by the bool weevil will be about
90 per cent, as pred cted early in the
ginning season. Last year around 200
bales We're ginned here, while this season
the outturn will not exceed 650.- Some
farmers did fairly well, while others
made almost total failures.
holders of the Bank of Cuba a splendid
dividend was declared, all of which was
passed to the surplus, which will short
ly equal the capital stock The affairs of
the bank were gone carefully over and
everything found in excellent shape
AT the Mississippi Alabama fair held in
Meridian, Miss, it is stated that around
q head of fine registered cattle were
bought and shipped into the county and
that several fine hogs were similarly
bought. One hog man sold so many of
his show hogs that he could not make
any other fairs. A tremendous impetus
has been given the cattle business by this
and other fairs.
Breaking the record Lotion Brock OF
| this place, who has been studying agri-
| culture at Auburn, has come home and
Will begin farming at a point Is miles
| in the interior, where he will engage in
the production of hogs and cattle
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04
Price Collier Dead

Copenhagen, November 3.-Price Collier
American author, died suddenly today
while on visit to Count Weddel. Collier
was SO years old and lived at Tuxedo
Park, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-04

Breaking the record Lotion Brock of
this place, who has been studying agri-
culture at Auburn, has come home and
will begin farming at point is miles
in the interior, where he will engage in
the production of hogs and cattle
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-03-28

Considering its numerical strength and
its strategic position Wi reference %
a nation 3 transportation, this would
probably be the most powerful single
labor organization in the world.
So the most interesting point the
proposed plan is that which provides
for an executive council of twenty.
four, To- be vested with plenasy power
to declare strikes without referring the
question u samiass vote of thes' mem ,srs
as is required in the old unions. Pnt:
ting pretty : complete power oove over rail;
road labor in Great Britain into tie
hands Of twenty: -four men might be
called creating an oligarchy. Very,
likely in practice it would make the
union more efficient and more actually
useful to it member az
To strike or not to strike at given
time is purely . business question Of
tive council would very likely be able
10 pass judgment ON i. be:ter than q
majority Of the members could. 1t is
F, a departure from the formulas Of dem
ocracy; but personally we care nothing
for the formulas-onlyf for the sub
stance Of the thing itself.-saturday
Evening Post.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-03-28

Devils Lake is getting some Of the
livelness which the name would indi.
cate into her affairs through the eff.
forts Of her commercial club. The
lake city has many splendid advant.
ages, some APPARENT, others which will
become so as. development progresses;
her business men should be prompt to
take advantage Of their opportunities.
New blood in the persons Of W. II.
Forton, the energetic president, and
II. J. KEN er, former Ftrgtan as Sec
Rotary, has acted az tonie and with
broad plans and the life to push them
through the other cities Of tho state
will need to keep their eyes: on Devils
Lake, foe she Win be very mneA in
the publie eye henoeferth-Rargo
Courier News. +.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-03-28
THE SYMPHONY CONCERT.

The appearance of the Minneapolis
Symphony orchestra in this city OF
April It'll, is one which ought to
awaken the interest of not only every
music lover, but as well the interest
AN denthusiasm Of every dweller of the
Lake Region.
The orchestra ranks as one of the
three greatest musical organizations
of the United States, in fact is one Of
the really great organizations of the
world. It's director, Emil Oberhoffer,
has reputation that is international
and the men playing under him are
all artists.
One Of the chief drawbacks in liv.
ing at . Distance from the larger cities
is the inability TO frequently hear
great musicians, great orators or act
resses, or to see great works Of art.
The Minneapolis Symphony orchestra
Is bringing right to ~ all that is
greatest, Tor at least ~ that can. be
crowded into one program) in music.
It is distinctly tie great musical event
of the year, and Ill who possibly can
should attend. Tho Grand Opera house
should and probably viii BE-. packed
to the doors at both tho afternoon and
evening performances. Devils !. Lake
and the Lake Region are fortunate in
having the opportunity to hear a must
cal organization Of such sterling mer-
its, and the Commercial Club is to be
congratulated on the display Of en-
ergy and enterprise which has made
such an opportunity possible.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-03-28

Dead asa are. only hi 10 1hn4,bt eeeai.
ete1ies. re thsy. aasssi' decentlJ dead,
dead aal:ovdr, wss tesdsrly ny en-
away in the sleep Of the tomb; but II
they afs dsad 10 ans the :eateai:prise
ost Of the. nafrowspladse Of thsaf' own
interests" and yet pessist in walking
asound, {! moving thsir dry beues,, cal.
housed hearts and eonsciences whore
real business is wont to throb. and pulse
with vigor they are only like. the drone
bees, in tho way until they are, stune
to death. and dragged outside, tho hives
Gd legitimate industry. Twenty real
live men are worth more to- the pub
Lie generally than a round full taous'
and of useless material that lies around
like rubbish in a rising stream that
is aching and foaming to turn mills
and factories. Yes, live men bless and
dead men curse town.-Ex.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-03-28

justice to the whole state and all its
irhabitents.I Ia
The !, appropriation At the school fol-
the deaf in this city was needed. So
were many other appropriations need.
ed. But if the appropriations exceed.
ed the anticipated revenues, G,v.
Hanna, as : good citizen and care
full business man, was justified in
welding the knife, and we believe the
boys, once. they have recovered from
their Disappointment, will coma to
think Of 3 Just IS We do.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-03-28
AN ENGLISH o11aAzoMx.

The formulas Of democracy do not
work well in business. All great bust.
nesses, such as the railroads, the
no matter how many enfranchfeed
stockholders or policyholders they may
have-are practically autocracies OF
oligarchies. Labor in Great Britain
seems to have. been bordering this
fact. Three big labor organizations
comprise almost all the skilled rail.
road workmen, numbering about two
hundred Thousand, in that kingdom.
Delegates from these unions conferred
recently and adopted a plan for ANAL.
gamating all three into a single unloa.