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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
MOSLEY ACQUITTED
OF MURDER CHARGE

A verdict of not guilty was returned
yesterday by the jury in the case OF
WALES Mosey charged with the killing
of John Higgans, which went to trial
Monday In the first division of the crimi-
nal court. Judge w e. Fort presiding.
Quite a number of witnesses were exam
ined and arguments made by opposing
counsel.
The killing occurred several months ago
on the public roads between Ensley and
Mulga Mosley was driving buggy along
the road and having been previously
warned of frequent robberies and hold
ups. had a pistol In his lap.
He met Higgans riding a horse and it
was contended that Hlggans rode up AMI
stopped the horse driven by Mosley, who
Immediately began firing, with the result
that Higgans fell mortally wounded. The
defendant proved good character. At
turneys c. p. Beddow and w. C. Fits
represented the defendant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
BULLOCK AND WASHBURN
AGREE TO SIGN CONTRACT
FOR COOSA RIVER POWER
Details Not Yet Worked Out, But R., L. & Co. Will Buy
Current From Alabama Power Co. and It Will Mean
Reduction In Rates In Birmingham

we have agreed to excepting one thing
and that is we will sign contract of
some kind with the Alabama Power com
pany" said Mr.. Bullock late last night
I'VE have been working on the technica
details all day and even up to this min
ute. The contract Is for the future.
so we are enmeshed in a great mass of
details. l will say this, however, and
that positively: we will have some kind
of contract with the Alabama Power COM
pany.
LAS to electric rate reduction, I am
unwilling at this time to make any state
ment 1t would appear that manufact-
urlng concerns will secure a reduction
Eventually the people or commercial con-
sumers will secure reduction. However
what amount l cannot say. 1t all depends
upon the amount of current they con-
sumo. For instance, the long users OF
electric power will naturally secure a
reduction; that much is generally set
tied. Further than that / cannot make
any statement at this time.'
All Consumers Expected to Benefit
1t is generally understood, although Mr.
Bullock hesitated about making a state
ment in that regard. that all users OF
electric energy in this city will profit by
the contract which is about to be made
with the Alabama Power company. To
what extent is unknown. However. the
new management is inclined to be un-
usually liberal and that reduction is to
be made is generally believed
That the Birmingham Railway. Light
and Power company is to use the Ala
bama Power company current Is a fore
gone conclusion now, although few
doubts were entertained of such an event
uality some months ago. The local COM
pany, in order to take care of the dis.
tribution of that power and to serve the
people, will have to make extensions which
Will cause an unusual outlay OF money
here which will be appropriated at once.
it is asserted.
Mr.. Bullock. who leaves tonight for
New York, will not reach a decision as
to the details of this matter for several
days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
TO INSTALL HOSPITAL
ROOM AT CITY JAIL

Under the direction of City Physician
Charles Whelan. a modern, up-to-data
hospital room Is to be installed in the
central city Jail. A resolution appropriate
ing the money for the work was passed
by the board of city commissioners yes
terday.
The work will start as soon as possible.
and 1t is stated the room will be equipped
with all medical and surgical hablliments
necessary for quick work such as Is often
needed at the police station.
The need of such an equipped room at
the city jail has long been felt. There
has been what has been called hos
pital at the jail, but 1t has been admit
tedly poor excuse and the commission
ers feel that the new room will be of
much service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
.HObSON UNMASKED
BY HIS OWN WORDS,
SAYS JOHN v. S|bLEY
Prohibition Leader Says
Hobson Gave Cause "Set
Back" by Most Recent
Attack in the House
To the Editor of The Age-Herald

To the Editor of The Age Herald
A couple of months ago I stated in your
columns that Captain Hobson had proven
his un1tnes for the Senate by his wanton
and malicious attack upon Mr.. Underwood
In the halls of Congress. I also stated
that Mr.. Underwood by his actions re-
garding the anti-shipping bill had proven
himself a real friend of temperance,
For these statements some Of my fellow
prohibtionists soundy condemned me.
TIME is a great revealer of secret pur-
poses. and Captain Hobson again justi-
fed the saying, .'Whom the gods would
destroy they first make mad" when he
permitted his selfish ambition to sacrifice
all chances of the cause he was champion
ing to gain the object for which several
thousand prohibitionsts journeyed 10
Washington.
If he was sincere In his desire to get
Congress TO adopt resolution submitting
san amendment for national prohibition.
then he pursued strange tactics, by in
sultlng the leader of the House, at whose
hands he was asking a favor.
If his influence in the Senate should be
no greater than that he eXerted In the
House, as evidenced by the applause
which greeted Mr.. Underwood at the
hands of his colleagues, then Captain
Hobson will prove a poor champion for
the cause of temperance. should he by
any misfortune be elected to the Senate.
His i'll hammered attack on this recent
occasion can only be accounted for by
gross ignorance of the proprieties, lack of
political sagacity or exaggerated egotism.
Instead of helping the cause of national
prohibition, his action set it back and
the chagrin of the leaders who were pres
ent cannot be concealed by apologetc ex-
plantations.
Hobson stands self unmasked before I'll
reasoning people, and no prohibitlonist
need be blinded any longer as to the real
issue, which is fitness and fidelity. At a
convention of bushes men in Indiana last
week there were present some 200 persons
from all states of the union and with one
accord they asked me. 'Is 1t possible that
you Alabamians are seriously considering
the election of Hobson in preference 20
a man like Underwood who stands 30
high in the estimation of his countrymen
all over the naton?'
To ask the question is to answer 1t.
am confident the stalwart sons of democ-
racy will roll up such a majority for I'm
derwood that none need ever hang mis-
head In shame for want of state pride
or lack of desire to reward a public serv-
ant who has proven capable and faithful
for these 20 years. Respectfully.
JOHN w. SIBLEY.
Birmingham, December 16, 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
WARD SAYS RUMORS
SHOULD BE PROVED
OR SHOWN FALSE
Intention Is to Make Hearings Public
and to Have Them Held With
Whole Commission Sitting
as Judges
RESOLUTION WHICH
MEANS PROBE OF THE
ENTIRE POLICE FORCE

The probe resolution introduced
by President Ward is as follows:
Whereas, charges rejecting on
the past career of Chief of De-
tectives Virgins and Lieutenant
of Detectives Streit are being pri-
vately pressed before the commits
sioner of public justice. and
Whereas, in the interest of har-
mony and good government such
charges should be either substan-
tiated or dismissed, and
Whereas, the police force should
be composed of men who are able
and willing to enforce all laws of
the city of Birmingham, be it
Resolved. That tho board of
commissioners as a whole take up
and investigate the charges re-
ferred to above, and summon be-
fore it all persons who have made
such charges to the commissioner
of public justice.
BE it further resolved. That a
further investigation by the whole
board be at once made into the
character and past career and pres
ent efficiency of every member of
the police department. for the pur-
pose of retaining such officers as
are worthy, and relieving those who
are not worthy from the service
of the city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
NO OTHER CHANGES
ARE CONTEMPLATED

In connection with reported changes in
the official family Mr.. Bullock made it
plain that no further changes We're con-
templated at this time and made it plainer
that Mr.. Ford would remain as president
of the local company and George H. Har-
ris, as superintendent of the street rail-
way department.
Mr.. deWindt comes to Birmingham from
the Shore Line Electric company, oper-
ating 300 miles of railways in Connecticut,
where he has been general manager for
three years. He was graduated at Phil-
ips academy and later studied at Willis
ton seminary, in electrical engineering.
He was with an engineering firm before
going with the Shore Line Electric. Mr.
deWindt is of powerful build clean
shaven. about 81 years of age and mar
red His family will be here after The
holidays. He is native of New England
and is also related to several southern
families, chiefly in Baltimore and this
state He is a cousin of the Sims family
in Montgomery. He is unusually youthful
in appearance for the big task that has
been assigned him, but comes here with q
reputation in street railway work that is
exceedingly high He entered upon his
duties yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17

That a contract would be signed be
tween the Alabama Power company and
the Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company, which would eventually
result in a reduction of the electric cur
rent rate charged in this city, was an
announcement made last night by George
Bullock, president of the United Gas and
Electric company, and Frank Washburn,
president of the Alabama Power COM
pany.
The two officials were engaged as late
as 12 o'clock last night in negotiating
The only definite statement that they
ual signing of a contract. They both
seemed free enough to admit that con-
tract would be signed and that only de-
tails were being threshed out.
At the conference was Chief Engineer
Wood of the United Gas and Electric cor
poration, which firm of engineers re-
Gently succeeded Ford, Bacon & Davis as
engineering advisors for the American
Cities. He has been here several days
working on a plan of bringing the cleo
tric energy to this city, which when fully
approved will be announced with the same
degree of ''non-concealment' that has
characterized the statements of Mr.. Bull
lock heretofore.
Day and Night Conference
Mr. Bullock, who acted as spokesman
for the conferees last night, said that
they had been engaged practically all
day and late last night in an effort to
reach some definite agreement to an
nounce, but that only ono point had been
definitely settled. That was that a con-
tract would most assuredly be signed be-
tween the two companies. Mr. Bullock
explained that at present his company
could make power as cheaply as the Ala
bama Power company. However, he
said that Birmingham was growing and
it was looking to the future which caused
him to see the wisdom of signing a con-
tract with the power company
He pointed out that the contract would
be for about % years possibly, and that il
his company, the Birmingham Railway
Light and Power company, was compelled
to add to its plant in order to provide
electric facilities 1t was extremely doubt
full whether the company could do sc
as cheaply as the Alabama Power CON-
pany. 1t is the future, therefore. which
has caused Mr.. Bullock to look with such
favor upon the contract with the Alabama
Power company.
Il cannot at this time announce wha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
LITTLE BOY GETS $500
FOR LOSS OF BOTH LEGS

Consent judgment for $500 was taken
yesterday in the city court in the case Of
Lee Birchfield pro ami against the Bir-
mingham Railway. Light and Power COM
pany. The plaintiff is the little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Pat Birchfeld of Ensley. and
some time ago was run over by street
ear and lost both his legs, which were
amputated below the knee.
The case went to trial yesterday morn
eral witnesses We're examined. In the
afternoon the attorneys in the case
reached an agreement and the amount OF
damages fixed as above.
The father of the boy had also suit
against the company for the injury to his
son. The settlement was for both suits.
Attorneys Bondurant and Smith repre-
sented the plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
KIRKPATRICK HOME ENTERED
Burglar Found Nothing to His Liking
and Did Not Take Anything

Between II and 4 O'Clock Monday aft
ernoon burglar entered the residence
of City Engineer Kirkpatrick, 1910
Beech street. in the absence of the
family. The burglar evidently wanted
only money and jewelry. says Mr.. Kirk
patrick, for the city engineer, from
life habit pleads not guilty of offer
ing any such temptation to burglars, I"
and this one. after searching the house,
left everything.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
SORRY SLOAN WILL
LEAVE BIRMINGHAM

The promotion of Mr. Sloan is very
gratifying to the local officials, who rec
ognize his untring efforts for the local
properties and his mastery of street rail-
way problems. They all regret his leaV-
ing Birmingham, but are pleased that his
ability has been recognized by the offi-
GERS and that he has been substantially
recognized.
1--WE consider Mr.. Sloan a most valuable
empoye," said Mr.. Bullock, when he an
nounced that the promotion had been de-
cided upon. "And as the work We are
giving him is broader, we think he is re-
ceiving a recognition of his capabilities
He has done splendid work here and
under Mr. Pewter l believe he will dc
even more lasting things.
"In giving Birmingham Mr.. deWindt,
his successor, / think we have given you
one of the best street railway men in the
country. He has had wide experience, and
L think is thoroughly capable of giving
Birmingham a splendid system of street
railways. 1 believe he will get along wei
with the people of Birmingham. | feel no
hesitancy in congratulating Birmingham
upon the appointment of Mr. deWindt.
1--WE must have fine street railway
service. That is what we intend to give
you, and ! am sure Mr.. deWindt and the
other officers here will strive toward that
end | cannot announce them yet, but
we have many changes in store for this
city in the way of service and new equip
ment which will be given out at the
proper time. ! am sure that we will CO.
operate with the people of Birmingham
splendidly."
Mr.. deWindt, the new general manager.
said that he was persuaded that the best
policy for any new official entering a new
territory was to refrain from furnishing
the reporters copy and that he would
rather let his work speak for itself than
to give out any promises
81 am ambitious to make Birmingham .
street railway properties the best In the
country" he said, Il will have to have
the cooperation of all the people which
hope to receive. l am sure that we will be
able to work harmoniously.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
TO NOTIFY POLICE
OF CHANGES IN LAW

After this when an ordinance or resolu-
ton relating In any way to the penal
code is adopted by the city commission, a
copy of it will be posted in the police and
detective departments and copies of it
will be mailed to every police captain.
A resolution was adopted to this erect
by the city commissioners yesterday.
Some trouble has been caused in the past
by the police department not keeping in
formed In regard to new laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
WARM WEATHER IS VERY
PLEASING TO MISS FANCY

Miss Fancy" at the ZOO yesterday ex-
pressed herself as very well pleased with
the brand of weather the local bureau is
furnishing to Birmingham. She said in
her own way that if he kept up his pres
ent gait she would have absolutely no
complaint.
1t must be remembered Miss Fancy"
or some of her ancestors. at least, was d
denizen of the jungles of Africa or Asia.
She became Injured to a climate that is
always warm and 1t is always a source
of wonder to her to find herself cold.
Even with this discomfort in cold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
Important Street Railway
Changes Announced by
President Bullock Dur
ing Visit Yesterday
SLOAN'S PROMOTION
GIVES PLEASURE TO
HIS MANY FRIENDS
New General Manager of Local Street
Railway System Comes With Fine
Equipment for His New
Duties

Matt S. Sloan for the past several years
assistant to A. H. Ford, presidentsof the
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company, has been promoted to the posi-
tion of assistant to j. S. Pewter, vice
president in charge of operations for the
New Orleans Street railway, chairman Of
the executive committee of the American
Cities railways, and vice president of the
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company
The promotion of Mr.. Sloan, which will
be learned with unusual interest, was an
nounced yesterday by George Bullock,
president of the United Gas and Electric
company, owners of the local properties
through the American cities.
Mr.. Sloan will be located in New Or
leans
The further announcement was made
that j. p. Fl, deWindt had been made
general manager of the electric railway,
post newly created and would be In
charge of the street railway operations in
this city. He succeeds Mr. Sloan In all
essential respects as assistant to the pres
ident No other changes are at this time
NH'ViiPidteu' accoiu uihS To statement
of Mr.. Bullock, who said In passing that
the election of Mr.. deWindt was only
perfected yesterday morning.
Mr.. Sloan, who is an Auburn man, and
was formerly with the General Electric
company, will remain here several days
helping Mr.. deWndt get acquainted with
the properties After that the new offl-
cial will go to New Orleans, where his
headuarters will be in the future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
MORNING MEDLEY OF
DAYS DOINGS IN CITY

weather she is not deferred In warm
weather from pushing over the stove. As
soon the weather becomes bearable 70
her, she promptly pushes her stove over
on the ground and 1t has to be rebuilt
when the weather changes for the worse.
The kiddies visited her yesterday in
large numbers and she still proves d
never ending source of delight to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
200 Acceptances to Banquet

Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber of
Commerce announced last night that he
had received more than POO acceptances to
the travelling mems dinner. which is to be
given next Saturday night at o'clock at
the Hotel Hillman. The admittance cards
were mailed out to those who had accept
ed last night, and the remainder of the
cards will be made as the acceptances
arrive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
Teachers Taking Exams

Admission, December 6.-(Special.) )-There
are 81 teachers taking the state exam
nations at the Calhoun county courthouse
here this week, under the auspices of
County Superintendent II. r. Perkins
There is only one applicant for first
grade certificate among those being ex-
amined and none for life certificate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
EXPECTED TO PASS
WITHOUT ANY DELAY

All members of the commission state
that they have no doubt but what the
Ward probe resolution Will be adopted
Friday.
Through slight misunderstanding
when the Ward resolution came up yes
terday there arose some evidences OF
friction between President Ward and As
sociate Commissioner Lane.
II oppose the resolution for two rea-
sons, said Judge Lane. "One is that L
think this matter is in my department
and should originate there and the other
is that l now have an investigation going
on into charges preferred against Mr..
STREET. and ask that this be delayed until
Friday and can hear from men to whom
I have addressed letters. 1t is not true,
as stated in the resolution, that there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
MONTANA EDITOR
COMING TO ALABAMA

Tuscumbia. December 16-(Special.)
The Alabama Dispatch was sold this
morning to Frank NJ. Vancill of 1Ion-
tana, who will make the first issue the
first week In January, John Davis the
former proprietor. will retire from the
newspaper business.
At high noon today a wedding was SOL
emnized at the home OF the bride by the
Rev. L. A. Holmes, when Miss Bessie
Havis and Mr.. Davies of Demopolis were
married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
Must Slacken Speed

An ordinance compelling motor vehicles
to reduce their speed when passing High
land avenue and Monroe streets was
passed and adopted by the city commits
sion yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17


sit In common taIk on the streets
that certain members of the de-
tective department and police de-
partment are not proper men for
the positions; II this is so, they
should be dismissed; if 1T is not so,
the rumor and innuendo should be
stopped"
Thus spoke President George
Ward at the commission meeting
yesterday. In proof of meaning
what he said. he introduced n reso-
luton calling for an Investigation
of the police and detective depart
ments. Ii will be adopted Friday.
Although the point has not been
decided, the commissioners believe
the probe will be public.
The crisis In the police i'm
brogiio has arrived.
Every man in the department, from
the police and detective chiefs down tc
the patrolmen on their beats will be sub
jected to the calcium and will stand OF
fall by the weight of his own record.
incidentally, Is extra patromen Were
added to the force yesterday for service
during the holidays.
AS President Ward says: 1.-THE man
who is all right has nothing to fear, but
the man who isn't all right is in nerv-
Gus situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-17
WORKMAN HURT AT
TUTWILER HOTEL

A wheelbarrow falling on his back seri-
ously injured r. c. Crockett. a workman
about II o'clock The injured man was
quickly removed to the st. Vincent hos
pital where it was stated last night that
at Avenue G and is employed by the
PhilIps-Carey Manufacturing company.
subcontracts on the Tutwiler hotel.
Marriage Licenses
Fred Schroth, Boulin, Ind, to Miss Sallis
Madison
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Local Fans to ShOU Chance
H0U Much Then Think of Hin,

have signed their MINES to the accom-
panying resolutions.
Frank Chance has already been ton
dered several welcomes by local fans.
hut II IL planned to make to-morrow's
celebration eclipse anything Of Its kind
ever attempted.
In the short tlmc that he has been
leader OF the Highlanders. Chance has
worked mag cal change. Critics In
Washington and Boston where the tea m
has played this season, state that the
players have improved wonderfully over
last years form and Gotham's rooters,
bearing this in mind, plan to make III e
celebration to the Peerless Leader to-
morrow one that no will never forget.
Over the long distance telephone from
Boston yesterday Manager Chance told
President Frank Farrell that his leg
was mending rapidly and that he eN.
pected TO be In the game Tomorrow
against Washington. Trainer Barrett,
has accomplished miracles with the In.
tured member. said tho Highlander
boar. and that with clear weather he
would surely be on the Job at first base
Chance IL especially anxioifs to get into
action at this time In order 20 show
the folks In Gotham that he's as good
now as when no formed the famou.
From Tinker to Evers to Chance" trio
IN 1910.
Chance further stated to Presiden,
Farrell that the disabled Derrick nigh,
be rigged IN In time to go In agains,
Grimth's senators In the short field.