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Arizona republican., 1913-04-30
JUROR RECOGNIZED
As LIQUOR SELLER
Mild Oisturbane in Federal Court
When Squaw Points Out Juror
Who Looks Like the Man."

John Consadine was turned loose.
The charge of selling liquor to an
Indian could not stand in the face
of what happened in the court room
yesterday morning Also the very un-
satisfactory system of introducing
Indian testimony through an inter-
prefer was demonstrated to the en-
tire satisfaction of those who did not
know it before. Said the prosecu-
ton to S. B. l. which is an Apache
squaw:
DO you see in this room the man
who sold the liquor
And the woman after glancing about
pointed to the third juror from the
left on the back row and said, That
is the man
To say that this created a sensa
ton in the court room would be to
put 1t mildly. 1t is not possible to
say that the acquittal of ConSadine
was entirely due to the mixup in the
witnesses. but that must have had
something to do with the verdict.
In several other cases later in the
day, jurors rose to ask if the Apache
interpreter. Eddie ellison was to be
uSeu eitner as an interpreter or as Il
witness. The assurance that ellison
would not be connected with the case
seemed to carry much satisfaction
with 1T. ellison was the interpreter
who spoke to and for Mrs. S B. l.
Charles ~ONeil1 was convicted of
| having sold four bottles of two bit
wine to three Indians, in the Star
! corral in this city during the last
| state fair. He was found guilty but
the verdict was accompanied by re-
| commentator for clemency. The
| convicted man is over seventy years
OF age, has fought Indians with q
gun and with a bottle of booze be-
| fore. He served in Yuma some years
| ago. His sentence was set at six
| months in the Globe jail
Arizona republican., 1913-04-30
PAINS IN THE STOMACH

IT You continually complain OF pains
In the stomach, your liver or your
kidneys are out of order. Neglect
may lead to dropsy, kidney trouble
diabetes or Bright's disease. Thou
sands recommend Electric Bitters as
the very best stomach and kidney
medicine made. II. r. Aston, of
Raleigh, N. c.. who suffered with
pain in the stomach and back writes:
MY kidneys were deranged and my
liver did not work right. I suf-
fered much, but Electric Bitters was
recommended and 1 improved from
the first dose. I now feel like
new man. 1t will improve you, too.
Only soc and 500. Recommended
by all druggists -(Advertisement.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
GAS MATTER is IN MR..
WEATHERLY'S HANDS
Conference Held at Which Mr.. Ford
Says Birmingham Is Not
0vercharged

The cheaper gas proposition is now IN
the hands of City Commissioner James
Weatherly. AT the second conference yes
terday between President c. Exum. Mr..
Weatherly, President A. III. Ford of the
gas company and his attorney Lee c.
Bradley. more data was submitted by Mr..
Ford, but no definite action was taken.
Mr.. Exum announced after the confer-
ence that as he was leaving the city suns
day, the gas matter would be left in the
hands of Mr.. Weatherly and City Attor-
ney Boyd. The data submitted by Mr..
Ford yesterday was not verified, 1t is stat
ed. Mr.. Ford contends that Birmingham
is now enjoying as cheap gas rate as
any other city of like size and popula-
tion.
The matter will be taken up again. but
no time was set at the conference yes
terday for the next meeting. The matter
of cheaper gas was brought up here some
several weeks ago when a report was
made to the commission by City Attorney
Boyd to the effect that Birmingham was
paying more for gas than other cities of
the country of similar area and popula-
ton. The franchise of the gas company
calls for rate here that is equal to the
rates charged i'm other cities of like size
and population.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
REMAINS OF MAJOR
GORDON INFERRED
Was for Many Years One of the Most
Prominent Citizens in North
Alabama

Athens, July 17-(Special.) 1.-The remains
of Maj. Eugene C. Gordon, who died on
a train near McAllister, Okla, Tuesday
night, reached Athens this morning, ac-
companied by his daughter, Mrs. Henry
Bishop, and her husband, General Bishop
of Amarillo, Tex, and they were buried
this afternoon from the home of Mr..
Macklin Hobbs, one of the majors closest
friends. Major Gordon lived in Athens
for many years, and he was one of the
best known men in the south. He was
the founder of Sheffield, the originator of
the boom that built New Decatur, and he
built many railroads in the SOUTH re-
Gently having completed one in Texas
He was man universally esteemed and
honored.
He leaves two cultured daughters Mrs.
Bishop of Amarillo and Mrs. Allen Turner
of New Orleans. The shock of his sudden
death was blow to his many friends in
this section. He was the only surviving
brother of the late Gen. John B. Gordon,
who was honored with everything that
Georgia could bestow In politics. Major
Gordon was the youngest major in the
southern confederacy, being a major be-
fore he was 20 years of age. He was a
great force in the southern development
and in social life he always stood for the
highest ideals. He was married to Miss
Sally Crenshaw, a member of one of the
Oldest families in this county, many years
ago, While he was pastor of the Baptist
church here, and she preceded him to the
grave number of years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
NO VACATION FOR
JUDGE LANE YET
Will Probably Remain Until
Mr.. Exum Returns
From Rest

City Commissioner A. o. Lane has
present. He stated that he has indefi-
nitely postponed leaving the city.
Judge Lane was reticent about dis
cussing the matter but 1t is known that
his reason for abandoning his vacation
plans at the present time Is because he
does not believe he should leave the
city and thereby cause the city commits
sion to be without a quorum for some
several weeks. 1t Is generally under
stood that he will not leave town until
President Exum returns from his vaea-
tion, which begins Sunday and which
probably will last several weeks. IL
Judge Lane had left yesterday as he
had intended it would have left the
city government in the hands of Com
missioner Weatherly alone for the next
several weeks and Mr. Weatherly
might have been greatly handicapped
if anything important had come up by
reason of the fact that he could not
have taken any official action without
the consent of the majority of the com
mission.
Judge Lane stated yesterday that
there were some important things
pending before the commission at the
present time and therefore he would not
leave until he knew there would be a
quorum of the commission while he was
gone. The Judge states he is in the best
of health but admits his physician has
told him that a vacation of a couple
of weeks would allow him to rest W
and feel much better.
Judge Lane did not appoint a sods
fountain inspector yesterday. after h,
had determined not to leave the city
at this time. He states that such al
official will be named in the very neal
future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
HENDERSON SEES
WEIGHING OF CARS

Charles Henderson, president of the
state railroad commission. accompanied
by several Louisville and Nashville off,
cials and other railroad men, witnessed
practical tests of Weighing cars at the
Boyles yards yesterday morning. The trip
to Boyles by the president of the railroad
commission is the first ever taken by a
railroad commissioner for that purpose.
1t was caused by the hearing here as to
reweighing cars by railroads delivering
to retail coal dealers.
The railroad interests are protesting Bit
terly against such an order as will cause
them to reweigh without compensation
all cars when requested by the consignee.
That the tests yesterday as demonstrated
to President Henderson will result in his
forming a clearer opinion as to the meth
DDS now in vogue is generally believed.
In addition to looking over the scales
and watching some weights at Boyles, 1t
has been announced that the railroad
commission will inaugurate some surprise
tests from time to time on the various
railroads in an effort to get their own data
as to the reweght proposition. The case
will not be definitely determined for some
weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
BUT ONE TAX RAISE
IS D|SALLOWED

One raise was disallowed yesterday by
the board of revenue in the hearing of the
property tax raises as submitted by Capt
j. V. Allen, back tax commissioner, that
of Mrs. S. c. Higgins who contended that
her present tax assessment was just ana
fair4 The following raises were passed on
by the board, all being by agreement be-
tween the property owner and Captain
Allen:
M. w. Canister, $40; Andrew J. and Mrs.
NJ. J. Harper. $50; G. ". Harrell, $4Go,
John Harris, $500; C. S. Harrison $500:
Mrs. Alice Hawkins. $500; H. w. Hawkins,
$50; Mrs. Pearl M. Hawkins, $500; Mrs.
S. c. Harden. 5000; j. o. Hayley. $500;
Bertha X. Hayes, $500; Mrs. J. o. Kelly.
$500; Mrs. c. 6. Herferman, $500: Mrs.
Maggie Henderson, $500: J. NJ. Henry
(col.) $500 Mrs. G. S. Hewes. $500, Mrs M
w. Hickman, $500; Ped A. Hickman, $500;
Mrs. n. P. Hicks, $24O Burt Higgins, 5000;
H. T. Wildrest, 5000; Mrs. S. S. Hobbs
$3.50; c. L. Hogan, $3.50; Rev. l.. A. Holmes
500; Mrs. Sarah s. Huff. 500; Mrs. A. A.
Hunt, $500; A. f. Hurley, $500; Mrs. Willie
Hurg. 1920: Mrs. S. d. Hust, $500. Mrs. G
W. Javkson, $3.50; j. S. jackson, $500; G. S
jackson, $3.50; John Jeff, $500; H. G. Jerni
gan, $3.50; A. S. Johnston, $l00; D. A
Johnston, $500; Roy Johnson, $3.50; William
A. johnson, SS0;s r.. S. Johnson. $780,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
RAMSAY AND EXUM
/. TO co EAST SUNDAY
May Work to Secure Pro-
posed ArmOr Plate Plant
for Birmingham

Erskine Ramsay and Culpepper
Exum, two of Birmlngham's well
known citizens, are going east Sunday,
perhaps on the same train that Will
carry w. P. G. Harding to Washington,
where the latter expects to make some
strong arguments for the location in
Birmingham of the suggested armor
plate plant.
Whether Mr. Exum and Mr.. Ramsay
will be prevailed upon to stop over and
lend their efforts to those of Mr.. Hard
ing in presenting Birmingham's claims
for the proposed plant. was undeter-
mined yesterday. Both Mr.. Exum and
Mr.. Ramsay are very much interested
in getting new plants for this district
and 1t is generally regarded as GER
tain that if they have chance they
Will put in a good word or two in con-
nection with the proposed plant.
The statement in The Age Herald
yesterday morning from Washington
giving some details as to the tremen-
dous economy that would result il the
plants are built, created much interest
in Birmingham. The figures were care
fully scrutinized by prominent iron and
steel experts who said that the govern
ment would overlook a fine chance of
relieving the treasury If the plan to
make its own armor plate was not
carried through.
Among local citizens it is believed
that this arnior plate programme will
be carried through by the present ad-
ministratiop, which is pledged to gov
ernmental economies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
AT THE HOTELS

G. G. Britton of Admission, s. S. War
rem of Atlanta and J. l. Dowles of Gull
man are registered at the Empire.
r. A. Mitchell of Gadsden. r. II. Cross
well of Montgomery and C. o. Jaggars
of Cullman are at the Metropolitan.
L. M. Morris of Mobile. C. e. Lewis
of Acton and Henry Caldwell of Flor
ence are among those at the Birming-
ham.
C. e. Wood of Mobile G. f. Galley
of Auburn and J. A. Jenkins of Mont
gomery are guests at the Morris.
H. s. Rubage of Gadsden. c. e. How
ell of Talladega and o. W. Daley of An
niston are stopping at the Florence
J. A. Fuller of Troy, M. e. Hogan
of Blocton and w. T. Jemison of New
Decatur are registered at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
GARNSEY HERE
Coal Man Says Business Outlook Is
Very Satisfactory

Cyrus Garnsey, general manager of
the Galloway Coal company, is in the
city engaged in looking over the local
situation He will visit Garnsey, one
of the company's main operations, to-
day and will return to Memphis to-
morrow night. Mr.. Garnsey said yes
terday that the outlook is very bright
and that conditions so far as his COM
pany is concerned suited him. Mr.. Garn-
sey has caused to be made quite num-
ber of extensive improvements at the
operations in this state.
Mr.. Garnsey said yesterday that the
orders booked for coal this season had
measured up we'll and that the oper-
ations at his mines were very salts
factory. He will be here July 26 to at
tend the annual meeting of the Ala
bama Operators association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
THREE REPORTS OF
COMMITTEE READY
Deal With Finances of City of Bir-
mingham-Can Be Secured at the
Chamber of Commerce

The three reports of the finance and
taxation committee of the Chamber of
Commerce dealing with the financial con-
dition of the city. which were ordered
printed in pamphlet form. have been re-
ceived from the printer and are ready
for distribution. Secretary W. C. Rad
cliffe of the chamber states that anyone
interested in the question can secure a
copy either by personal application at
the office or by mail.
The reports are very extensive and deal
with the financial needs of the city very
fully. The committee also suggests a
remedy to relieve present conditions. The
first report was made by the committee
on finance of which Henry u. Sims is
chairman. The second report was Of
fered by Capt Romaine Boyd, city at
torney and a member of the finance COM
mittee, the third report was made by
Chairman Sims and other members of
the committee.
The pamphlets will not be sent out
broadcast but anyone sufficiently inter-
ested In the question, which is said to
be the most important one that has ever
come before the chamber, can secure a
copy on application
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
P|NSON ROAD HAVEN
FOR THE Joy RIDERS
Citizen Reports Seeing Four
Overturned Cars Along
That Road Yesterday

Within the last so days during
nights, torrd and almost unbearable.
joy riding in and around Birmingham
has received a decided impetus. The net
results are that it is estimated that
over $4,000 worth of damage has been
done I'm wrecks to automobiles and that
no less than 20 persons have received
more or less serious injury, all of which
was successfully concealed. To put an
end to this campaign of unrestrained
destruction and injury Sheriff Walter
X. McAdory it Is stated. will be asked
to place several deputies along the Mt.
Pinson road.
Complaints have been made during
the past few days by prominent Bir-
mingham men who have homes on the
Mt. Pinson road in regard to the joy
riders in that neighborhood
While returning to the city from his
country home yesterday morning one of
the members of the summer colony on
the Mt. Pinson road observed no less
than four touring cars upturned. One
of them, a Hudson &C." was smashed.
1t was said. beyond repair The car
had probably collided with an oak tree
and the steering wheel, the front
seats, the wind shield and the front
wheels were severed from the remain
der of the automobile
Other wrecks testifying to the ter
rible races on that road resulting In
destruction and injury were noted. II
is stated that the Mt. Pinson road Is
the racing spot for perfect caravan
of nocturnal seekers OF unrestrained
freedom and that the nights are made
a bedlam of song and laughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
POW PRESIDENT OF
MERCHANTS LEAGUE
Protective Association Re-
organized-Consolidate
Suburban Branches

Adam Pow of Ensey was unanimously
elected president of the Merchants Pro-
tective association of jefferson county at
meeting held yesterday in the direc-
tors rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce., The meeting yesterday was
called for the purpose of consolidating
the several branches of the association
located in the suburbs of Birmingham
and to reorganize one central body.
The meeting was attended by about 90
merchants of the greater city. the ma
jority being from the suburban towns.
The organization has for its purpose
the protection of its members against
undesirable creditors and to promote the
welfare of the retail merchants generally.
The meeting was very successful, the
short talks of President Pow, j. w.
o'Neill. ]. D. Brown and others were re-
ceiyed with enthusiasm, the new organ
ization starting under the most favorable
circumstances.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
Pow, who was made temporary chair
man, and after the preliminaries had
been concluded an election was held with
the following result Adam Pow, Ems
ley, president; j. d. Brown, Birmingham.
secretary and treasurer; F. o. Harris,
Ensley, first vice president. Nine other
vice presidents were elected as follows:
M. II. Bennett, Pratt City; 7. j. Bat
son, Bessemer; T. A. Roberts, Bessemer;
C. e. Osment. West End c. B. Britten,
North Birmingham John w. O'Neill,
Birmingham; j. r. Alternately, Birming-
ham, r. C. Arthur. Woodlawn; ]. w.
Mcdonald Avondale.
The following committees were named
On revision of bylaws, J. E. Davis, Mr..
Markham, Mr. Frost and c. E. Osment;
on legislation, John w. O'Neiil, T. w.
Benton. c. Il. Osment. ]. w. McDon-
aid and M. III. Bennett. A committee was
appointed to secure permanent headquar-
ters, which will probably be located in
the Chamber of Commerce building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
MAY ACT TODAY ON
TRAFFIC MEASURE
Commission Will Hold Con-
ference Before Meeting
This Afternoon

The city commission will hold confer
ence this morning at 10 o'clock on the
traffic ordinance and other matters that
are to come before the commission this
afternoon. Action on several matters that
have been pending for some time Is de-
sired today before President Exum
leaves on his summer vacation.
None of the commissioners would say
yesterday Just what amendments If any
would be made to the traffic ordinance to-
day 1t is generally believed the law will
be adopted however, as 1t has been passed
over several times and all members of
the commission are known to be anxious
to get it on the statute books
While the commissioners refuse to indi-
cate what action will be taken, It is gems
orally believed that the section In regard
to the parking of automobiles will be re-
pealed or changed In some way following
the objections made to it last Tuesday by
a committee of 100 doctors. The PROPOSE
ton OF exempting the doctors from the
effects of the ordinance, 1t is not believed.
will meet with favor. 1t is generally cons
sidered that the section will be repealed.
and this part of the traffic regulations
will continue the same as they have been
In the past, or else the time limit for the
parking of automobiles on the downtown
streets will be increased from 20 minutes
to 80 or 40 minutes.
The appointment of a smoke board OF
consulting engineers, the library board
and one or two other matters may come
up today. This will be the last meeting
with all three commissioners present in
probably the next several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yester-
day in the office of the probate court
showing the following transfers of
property, the consideration being $1,000
or more:
s1000--S E. Brown Land company to
Nora e. Gambill; lots 10, II, IL and 10.
block 8, map and survey of the proper
ty known as Roebuck Highlands.
$1000-Janet Mauchline to H. p.
Davis lot 4. Mrs. Janet Mauchlines re-
survey of block 4, plan and survey of
the city of Birmingham.
$2250-W. j. Washington to Wood
lawn Supply company; lot 3, block 8,
map and survey of Woodlawn.
s5O00-S. E. Gillespie to w. II. Gill
lespie. part of lot 2. map and survey
of the Phelan- Thompsons addition to
the city Of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday in the office of the pro
bate clerk;
F. r. Brooks of Bessemer and Mis-.
Mabel Alfred.
Leila Jones.
Hobert Trayweck of Birmingham ant
Miss Bertha Trayweck.
francesca Periola of Ensley and Mis-.
Luletti Albano.
Hugh Gilmore of Ensley and Miss Mag
gle Marshall
e. P. Brittanix of Birmingham and
Miss Gusse e. Brown.
Gail Joyce of Birmingham and Miss
Willie ELLEN Burdett
Steele Curtis of Birmingham and Miss
Cora Vaughn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
DISCUSS DETAILS
OF THE STATE FAIR
Executive Committee of Association
Meets-Frank Enters Four Horses
in Racing Events

The executive committee. headed by
3. b. Burton, president, of the Ala
bama State Fair and Exhibit association,
met yesterday in the rooms of the Bus
mess Mems league and took up several
important matters connected with the
approaching state fair. A buffet lunch
con was served. Arrangements for the
fair are rapidly being completed and
some of the important details were out
lined
The entries for the closed racing events
arc all in many noted stables being
represented. The latest entire was that
of A. H. Frank of Memphis Tenn, a
well known millionaire horseman, who
drives his own horses in the races He
will bring four of his best trotting and
pacing horses and will compete in the
big events. The horses entered by Mr.
Frank are John Ruslxin," Scamp
Margaret Carroll and "Babette s."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18
". W|NANS FREEMAN
SAILS FOR MEXICO
Will Look Over Properties
Financed by Sperling
& Company

To Inspect properties in Mexico
financed by sperilng & Co. of Lon
don which bankers also are financing
the water power developments IN TINS
state, W. w. Freeman. managing dl-
rector of the local company, has sailed
for Mexico. He is being accompanied by
]. II. Darlington of New York, con-
sulting engineer for the English bank
ers
Mr.. Freeman intends to land at
Vera Cruz. and from that port he Will
visit Mexico City and other points IN
the southern republic. Mr.. Freeman an
nounced the proposed trip several
weeks ago and although the situation
in Mexico has recently been far from
satisfactory he was disinclined to post
pone his visit
The officials of the Alabama Power
company it is understood do not fear
for the personal safety of Mr.. Free
man and Mr. Darlington. The Amer
lean legation in Mexico city is in
charge of Secretary O'Shaungnessy, des-
ignated by W. J. Bryan. Secretary of
State. to act while Ambassador Will
son was in Washington discussing the
81 ua ton with President Wilson and
state department officials So far as
known no prominent American has
been annoyed in Mexico especially those
whose interests are entirely British,
upon whom Mexico is relying for her
financial aid.
Mr. Freeman and Mr.. Darlington, al
though American subjects, are looking
after British interests and are there
fore entitled to and Will receive the
protection not only of the United
States but the British officials as we'll.
Mr. Freeman and Mr.. Darlington VIII
be in Mexico about two weeks. They
will return here from that city by way
of Havana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-18

In the first place my physicians have
forbidden that again imperil my health,
which has only recently been restored. In
have become so extensive that they are
entitled to all the effort that 1 will feel
justified in exerting.
Il recognize and appreciate that there
are many great problems still confronting
the city of Birmingham-the greatest, of
course. being the problem concerning
finances-and ] would be glad to aid in
their solution. This I will do In my pri-
vate capacity despite the fact that
will not be again connected officially with
the municipal government"
Has Fine Record
Mr. Exum was elected mayor in the
general election following the death of
Capt. Frank P. O'Brien. He has served
the city to the exclusion of his own busi-
ness. Although he is president of several
large enterprises, during his incumbency
he has served himself not more than Il
hours. During his administration the COM
mission government bill was enacted. and
other important steps taken which have
worked for progress and internal deyel-
opment.
During the last session of the legislature
he served valiantly in behalf of the COM
mission government bill and other meas
ures affecting Birmingham, and spent In
behalf of the city the sum of $500. which
amount he never made an effort to have
the government return to him.
1t is considered certain that had ihe de-
termined to enter the field for reelection
he would have made vigorous campaign,
and one in which he would have been
formidable candidate. His term will eX-
pire in September,