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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
GOVERNMENT MAY SEEK
TO DISSOLVE GROCERS'
ASSOCIATION AT ONCE
ny CLYDE w. ENNIS

That the United States government will
undertake at once to dissolve completely
the Southern Wholesale Grocers associa-
ton as corporation in the light of the
conclusion of the contempt case. is said
to be foregone conclusion. If such a
step Is taken 1t will be in the federal
court of Florida. The report that the fed
eral government would proceed against
the association was rather literally cir
culated in Birmingham yesterday. 1t is
understood that the department of JUS
tice will take up the matter of further
prosecution without delay
Hinton G.. Clabaugh. special agent for
the department of justice, who has been
on the trail of the association for sew
eral years was unwilling to make any
statement yesterday about what the de-
partment would order done. He said that
it would be Inappropriate for him to spec
ulate on what the federal department of
justice had in mind He indicated, how
ever, that Florida would be the place
for the probable suit to be brought in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
DISTRICT ENDEAVOR
TO ADOPT SUGGESTION

With desire to comply with the
suggestion and request of DR.. Francis
E. Clark. president of the international
Society of Christian Endeavor, which
has the sanction of the international
executive committee. the Birmingham
District Endeavor union will In the
near future take up the proposition
of setting aside uniform week in
February of each year for the purpose
of each member of every Endeavor So
ciety doing personal work among
young people to Christ.
Local Endeavor leaders consider the
suggestion a good one and hope that
in this way a large number of youn e
people may be induced to attend Sun
day school and church. 1t is the inten-
tion of those in charge of the work
to commence preparations at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
COMMISSION WILL
ALLOW REDUCTION
Want B. R., l.. & P. Co. to Give Trans
fer Privilege to Wylam and
Fairfield Patrons

The city commissioners are working
on the proposition submitted by the
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company to reduce the fare from Wy
lam and Fairfield to Birmingham from
10 cents to cents. 1t is indicated they
will allow the reduction, although they
may ask for some slight changes in the
proposition. Commissioner Weatherly
state yesterday that action on the mat
ter would probably be taken at the
meeting tomorrow.
Although members of the commits
sion refused to be quoted, 1t is reported
that the reason they are hesitating Is
because of the transfer privilege, which
under the proposition submitted by the
street car company. will not be allowed
the Fairfield and Wylam patrons. 1t is
said that the commissioners want the
street car company TO give these people
transfers to other lines just the same
as they give the Ensley people trans
fers. Under the proposition made to the
commissioners, it would still cost 10
cents for man to go to work IL he
lived at Wylam and worked at North
Birmingham or any other place else
where he would have to transfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
EAST LAKE HAVING
RACES ON SKATES
Crowds Much Larger Than Usual
This Week Owing to the Second
Regiment Encampment

Increased crowds nightly are enjoying
the exciting races in the skating rink at
East Lake park, more interest having
been aroused in the popular pastime Of
skating by the races planned especially
for this week than anything which has
been done by the management of East
Lake park in some time.
A girls race will be one Of the special
features tonight and a race between
young ladies' will be an attractive event
for Friday night.
Liberal prizes will be awarded the sue
cessful contestant of each race and en-
tries have been received from many of
the most expert skaters of Birmingham,
especial interest being taken in the con-
test between Harry Lacey, assistant man
ager of the rink, and the star skater of
the Second regiment, A. N. c. which is
now encamped in East Lake park
Owing to the encampment the crowds
visiting East Lake park are much larger
than they ever have been and many other
attractions are being arranged for the
remaining days Of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
WATERWORKS TAX
TO COME Up TODAY
State Commission Here to
Investigate Charge That
Arrangement Is Unjust


The tax commission of the state,
through majority of its members. j. Lee
Long and Judge A. A. Evans will today
adjust the distribution of the Intangible
tax of the Birmingham Waterworks COM
pany
Mr.. Long and Judge Evans arrived last
night from Montgomery, and this NORM
ing will go into consultation with Romaine
Boyd, city attorney; Charles II. Abbott.
city comptroller, and attorneys and rep
resentatives of the waterworks company.
The contention of the city is that il
will not Secure its just share Of the taxes
of the waterworks company If the pres
ent adjustment is adhered TO. It will be
the function of the tax commissioners to
pass on the Justice of the city's claim.
The assessment of the state tax COM
mission against the waterworks COM
pany has been, 1t Is understood. accepted
| Mr.. Long stated last night that the as
sessment for the current year was raised
| about 100000, this despite the fact that
| the increased assessment against tho
company for last year amounted TO about
1885,, 900.
| Into the merits of the case. the COM
missoners did not care to go last night.
or to indicate whether or not they thought
the claim of the city could be sub
stantiated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
MARYLAND COAL CO.
MINES ABOUT READY
Will Begin to Fill Orders
in the Next Day
or So

What is expected to be one of the
largest coal mine developments in this
state, that of the Maryland coal COM
pany. will be operating within the next
day or two and coal will be shipped to
buyers. After several months of eX-
tensive preparations, including the
building of railroad, the construc-
tion of a big steel bridge across Sipsey
river the location and sinking of over
25 slopes and other improvements, ar
rangements have been completed.
The coal operation is in charge of
Henry DeBardeleben. Milton Flies, Eu-
gene Fies and associates 1t is located
about six miles north of Empire on the
timated at CLOSE to s1,O00.O00, the oper-
ators are about ready to start mining.
In the work a tremendous amount of
short work" has been necessary and
the coal therefrom has been piled up
mountain high. During the next few
days it is understood that orders will
be filled. The company plans to oper-
ate the first day by getting out the
minimum tonnage. From day to day
the output will be increased until the
raximum Is reached with the present
facilities.
The Maryland company, it Is under
stood. has been able to contract for
a large tonnage of coal. The devel-
opment is of unusual interest among
local operators on account of the fac.
that it Is the newest operation here
Again it Is located in a field entirely
new and which, If the present outlook
Is developed, will be one of the most
important and valued of all the coal
Developments in the district.
Nearby the Panama Coal company is
at work. The two are not related
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
DIR. RUTLEDGE GOES
BACK TO KNOXVILLE
]. J.Jones Is Still Here Making
Survey of Mines of the
District

After making rather careful exam
ination of several mine operations In
this district, DR.. J. ]. Rutledge of the
bureau of mines has returned home. j.
NJ Jones, also of the bureau of mines.
is still in Birmingham engaged In the
survey that Is being made of the dis
trict.
Dr. Rutledge was required to visit
Knoxville and he cut short his visit to
Birmingham Mr.. Jones win be here
several days. 1t is understood.
The two officials are preparing an
extensive report of the mine conditions
here so far as they relate TO several
operations which will be made to the
bureau of mines. The pamphlet Will be
printed and the operators here are
looking forward to 1t with considerable
interest.
James l.. Davidson, secretary of the
operators association said yesterday
that the report would. he thought. mean
great deal for birmingham as IT
would give some valuable information
to the operators about conditions here
and upon that report a plan of general
betterment might be based.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
AT THE HOTELS

R. P. Boyd of Montgomery. J. F
Mathews of Admission and C. S. Cal
hoon of New York are registered at the
Empire.
w. M. Webster of Mobile, c. E. Flor
enee of Tuscaloosa and J. d. Ellioti
of Auburn are at the Hillman
Luther NJ Reid of Cullman, F. e
Ballard of Kimberly and J. Y. Kintz OF
Atlanta are among those at the Bir-
mingham.
C. ID. Meridath of Gadsden, Frank
Caldwell of Decatur and d. NJ. S. Simp-
son of Mobile are guests at the Flor
ence.
Howard Gratz of Montgomery, e. C
Winchel1 of Memphis and d. D. Spudds
of Admission are stopping at the Nor
ris.
Ed S. Head of Chattanooga, p. e
Edwards of Clanton and Stanley d
Milward of Chicago are registered al
the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday
in the office of the probate court showing
the following transfers of property, the
consideration being $1,000 or more
$25, ,000-Andrew Tedescki to Jessie Tede-
scki; part of lots 5 and 8, block l. map
and plat of the Arlington Hill survey.
$225O-Mrs. Sallie e. Masterson to Mrs.
E. S. Holcombe; part of lots / and 2, block
696, Elyton Land company's present plan
and survey of the city of Birmingham.
S516667 67-Emmett L. Smith to c. S. Leep-
er; lots II, IS and 10, block 100, Elyton
Land companys present plan and survey
OF the city of Birmingham.
s1O00-John A. Watford to Flora Chan
dler, property in southeast quarter OF
northwest quarter of southeast quarter oil
section 81, township II, range 3 west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
Porterhouse Steaks Or Peanuts
The Entire Proceeds of Sales of Refreshments Park
Friday to Be Donated to the Holy Inno
cents Hospital
By CHARLES H. MANDY

galaxy of beauty. There win be girls
young, and girls not so young, but they
all look good for 1t Is generally conceded
that Birmingham has more pretty women
to the square inch than any other city
in the universe. And on Friday afternoon
the ladies are asked to be more liberal
than usual in patronizing the vendors of
cool drinks, hot peanuts and many flaw
ored chewing gum. And for this there
is reason.
The Holy Innocents hospital for the
treatment of the diseases of children is
badly in need of funds. The institution
Is entirely dependent on public subscrip-
tions and donations for its financial sup
port Amongst those who have taken a
personal interest in the hospital is Craw-
foGd Johnson, who has leased the con-
cessions at the ball park for the refresh
ments' that are furnished to patrons at
cents per. He has kindly offered to
donate the entire proceeds from all sales
on Friday to the hospital fund. which
needless to say is much appreciated by
the ladies of the board of directors and
others interested.
So that the excuse for writing this
libretto is the fact that the more liberal
the patronage Friday afternoon the
more money will go TO the hospital There
is nothing so appealing as helpless and
crippled childhood: there Is no more
worthy cause than that of trying to re-
lieve their suffering or affliction. So the
officials of the hospital are asking the
patrons of the ball games to assist by
purchasing literally of the baseball delica-
cies on the date above mentioned The
suggestion Is made that on Friday in
stead of the lamb chops or broied POM
pano each patron of the game try a sack
of the famous fresh roasted, double Joint
ed peanuts" and bottle of the rfch
dark brown fluid that gave Atlanta its
finest skyseraper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
WRITES TO TURNBULL
Weatherly Asks for Reply for Com
plant About Telephone Service

City Commissioner James WeatherlS
has called upon Manager d. F. Turn
bull of the Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph company to answer the charge
that the telephone service in this city
is not as good as it should be, and il
1t is not, to explain why.
Mr.. Weatherly is rather reticent
about the matter, and states he does
not desire to make any statement at
this time only to say that he will in
vestigate and If the service here is
shown to be of poor quality as com
pared with other cities. steps will be
taken to compel the company to inn
prove 1t.
Officials of the telephone company
state that the service here is of stan
dard grade and no serious complaints
are being received from their sub
Scribers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
Guard House Camp Emme ONl Alabama
Guard-Photo by H. G.. Baird

To prepare for war problem, Col.
C. r. Bricken and the officers of the
Second regiment will go on a tactical
walk this morning and will view the
country surrounding the camp at East
Lake and select the different points of
defense and attack.
The regiment will be divided into
two forces the "browns' and "reds,'
and will engage in maneuvers as
though in active service and on foreign
fields. Yesterday morning an officers
school was held by, Lieut.. Albert c..
Goodwyn u. S. A, who has been as
signed for duty with the Alabama Ma
tional Guard. A commissioned Of
fcers' school was held by Sergeant
Moore, U. S. A.
Four companies put in days prac-
tice at the rifle range at Boyles and
many fine scores We're made. The rifle
range is said to be one of the best in
the south and the Second regiment has
long been noted for the excellent scores
made by its members at rifle practice.
In fact. 1t is stated that the Second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31

In order to thoughly enjoy any kind of
outdoor amusement it is necessary to en-
ter fully into the spirit OF the occasion.
For instance. in going to a circus one
should drink red lemonade, eat Cracker
jack" visit the side shows and stay for
the concert Whether you are merry or
miserable depends on your own frame of
mind. So it is in attending a ball game,
for just as red lemonade and cracker
jack are essential to a well intentioned
circus. so coco-cola and peanuts
have become a necessity to ball game,
and 1t must be confessed that in the alb
sence of certain beverages a cold bottle of
dope goes good ON a sweltering after
throw at the umpire in case he makes a
close decision against the home team.
Then again peanuts are said to be su-
peiior to porterhouse steak as nutrieious
article of diet personally We are from
Missouri on that question:, but certain
it is that sack of peanuts satisfies your
appetite and creates a thirst that would
easily be worth 81 at a German picnic.
While 1t is not considered good form to
chew gum in public yet there are ex-
ceptions to every rule and it is perfectly
permissible to chew gum at a ball game.
just as 1t is to drink dope or eat pea
nuts.
Then again it sometimes happens that
we are required to be martyrs to the
cause so to speak and have to partake
of delicacies at social functions that We
really detest and drink fruit punch when
bottle of Bud" would come nearer
hitting the spot.
Friday afternoon Is ladies day at the
ball park, and needless to say the grand
stand will be crowded with its unusual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
MR.. WEATHERLY WILL
SPEAK TO MERCHANTS
Birmingham Chapter of Protective
Association Has Over 200 Mem
bers, Says 0'Neill

Commissioner James Weatherly will
deliver an address before the Birming
ham chapter of the Jefferson County
Merchants Protective association Fri
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cham
ber of Commerce. Mr.. Weatherly has
been asked to address the body along
the general lines of its work.
John w. ONeill stated yesterday that
the Birmingham chapter is growing by
leaps and bounds already having over
200 members. The association has for
Its purpose mutual protection of the
merchants of the city. It's meeting are
held at the Chamber of Commerce.
The county association was formed
in Birmingham several weeks ago by a
group of merchants from Bessemer,
Ensley and all parts of the county.
Since that time Organizer ]. d. Brown
for the association has worked in sew
eral parts of the county and thriving
chapters of the organization are now in
existance at Bessemer, Ensley Bir-
mingham and several other towns in
the county. The Birmingham chapter
Is the largest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
NEW CAR LINE TO Be.
READY NEXT SUNDAY.
Expect to Begin Operation
Over Owent0n- Ensley
Route at That Time

The Owenton- Ensley line of the Birming-
ham Railway. Light and Power company
will be opened for traffic Sunday if the
present plans of the officials materialize.
1t was announced yesterday by the Bir-
mingham Railway. Light and Power COM
pany that the workmen were bending
every energy to get the line in operat-
ing condition for the first cars Sunday
and it is believed they will succeed.
1t is not expected that the line will
take great deal of traffic from the
South Ensley line at this time, although
the new line will be some distance short
er than the old route. The lack of double
track facilities will cause some delay dur
ing the first few months 1t is said. After
the line has been in operation some time
and the country through which it passes
has been more thickly settled double
tracks will be installed 1t is said, which
will relieve the South Ensley traffic con-
siderably
1t was stated yesterday by President
A. H. Ford of the Birmingham Railway,
line would be somewhat shorter than the
present routes to Ensley. However, he
said that the company did not anticipate
any real need for the double track until
the property being opened was developed,
after which 1t is possible the double track
would be required. Until that time. he
said that the present single track would
be continued.
The new line will open up the Bush
properties in that section lying between
Owenton and Tuxedo. which are being
prepared for the market The line goes
through a very wide boulevard, which
has been given to the public. On either
side of the street railway lines is park
way something like the arrangement on
Hiphland avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
WEATHERLY EXPLAINS
Says He Is Not Wrathy at Member,
of the Library Board

City Commissioner James Weatherly
stated yesterday that he desired the
impression corrected that he was
''wrathy because the appointees on the
library board had not written their ac-
ceptances".
1T puts me in bad light" said the
commissioner. 1T makes me look as
sort of a kingly ruler sitting upon a
high throne and uttering detonations
at my servile subjects. / don't want
people to think that l get wrathy over
little thing like that
Nevertheless. several of the afore-
said libray board appointees sent In
their acceptances yesterday and the
matter is fast getting into shape. DIR.
T. D. Parke received letter from Mr..
Weatherly yesterday asking him to
serve as a member of this board. but
-. Parke said that he wished more
time to think 1t over. DIR. Parke is the
originator of the library board plan in
this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
DIR. EAvES ILL
Confined to Home After Lecturing
Trip to Huntsville

DR.. George Eaves has returned from
his Huntsville lecturing trip exhausted
by the heat and Is still confined to
his home. He was unable to fulfill
the engagement to speak at Hartselle
before the Morgan county teachers in
stitute.
The reception at Huntsville was most
encouraging, large audiences assemb-
ling. A very strong committee of nom
ination, which will select the anti
tuberculosis committee for Madison
county, was chosen from the floor after
the lecture. This nominating commit
tee represents the churches, schools and
clubs of Huntsville and Will secure
apti-tuberculosis workers IN every part
of the county. The very efficient
health officer. DR.. T. e. Dryer. is sec
retary Of the nominating committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
BUILDERS TO HAVE
OUTING NEXT MONTH

Arrangements are being perfected
for the annual outing and barbecue OF
the members of the Builders Exchange.
which will be given early in August.
The outing will be at Bundy's mill, OH
the North Bessemer car line.
Harry NJ. Blanchard. chairman of the
committee on arrangements. states that
the day Will be devoted entirely to
pleasure. no speeches or set pro-
gramme will be carried out. During
the day ball games and other sports
will be enjoyed. The refreshments will
be abundant and varied and a general
good time Is anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31

regiment has furnished so per cent of
the rifle team that has represented
Alabama for several years past at the
national rifle shoot at Camp Perry
The other companies were drilled in
extended order and showed much pro-
ficiency. Notwithstanding the heavy
rainfall the night before the grounds
were comparatively dry and the boys
were given a stiff drill before the re-
call sounded. Capt. T. R. Folman was
officer of the day; Lieut. w. II. Par
ker senior officer of the guard; Lieut.
Martin. junior officer of the guard.
Capt. J. Hunt Taylor, in charge of
one of the most important departments
of the service. the commissary, has
nothing but praise for both the quail
ity of the rations furnished and the
general courtesy of the Birmingham
merchants in sending out the supplies.
The quality is OF the very best and
the boys are well satisfied with the
food supplied.
Preparations are being made for the
reception of Gov. Emmet O'Neal, who
will visit the camp on Friday and re-
view the regiment. The governor will
be accompanied by his staff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31

the event it was filed for the association
has its headquarters there at this time.
Some decision in reference to what action
the government will take is expected to
be given during the next few weeks. In
the meantime the defendants will be al
lowed until the present court term is
ended or longer to pay their fines.
The case was conducted exclusively by
Mr. Street for the government. as he did
not have the aid even of his assistant, c.
b. Kennemar. Mr.. Street and Mr.. Cla-
baugh have been working on the case
for some weeks. The department of JUS
tice telegraphed to Mr.. Street yesterday
the congratulations of the Attorney Gem
eral on the outcome of the ease
The district attorney has returned to his
home in Guntersville after the siren
uous trial of the grocers case and Will
remain there for few days rest Mr..
Clabaugh of the department of justice
will stay here for several weeks, as he
is making another investigation in Br-
mingham. General Wright, counsel for
the grocers, is on the New England coast.
Mr.. McLaurin, president has returned to
Jacksonville, while Mr.. Percy and Mr..
Burr are inclined to take vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
NO DEFINITE ACTION
BY THE COMMITTEE

A meeting of the special committee
on taxation of the Chamber of Com
merce held a meeting yesterday in the
directors rooms. Henry u. Sims, chair
man, presided and while there was a
lengthy discussion of the financial con-
dition of the city and of the remedies
suggested by the reports of the COM
mittee no definite action was taken to
present recommendations to the cham
ber Another meeting VIII be called in
the near future and definite action
taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
Building Permits

The following building permits were
issued yesterday in the office of the
building inspector:
$350O-E. r. McGlathery, $500 First
avenue; two story brick building.
$780,. F. Daffron. $500 Second ave.
nue.; one story brick building.
street; one story brick building.
s150o--H. C. Miller. Eleventh street
and Fountain avenue; one story brick
building.
$62, 400 efferson county, Avenue' /
and Twentieth street; addition to fou;
story fire proof building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-31
CHAIN MADE FROM
WATERMELON SEED

The Age-Herald has received from B,
Emden of 1913 Commerce street Houston.
Texas, a novel chain 'cut from the seeds
of a Texas watermelon"
The heart has been removed from the
seeds and the links are fastened to-
gether in an ingenious and very artistic
manner. According to the donor at is
guaranteed never to rust or turn brass
and will keep us linked together for
ever