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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
CAPTAIN EAGAN HAS
GIVEN FINE SERVICE

There was general rejoicing in the po-
lice department, with the members of
which the chief Is exceedingly popular.
when it became known that ne was re-
.nstated. Captain Martin Easan, who.
during the suspension of Bodeker. acted
ohief and who would have been APP
rointed chief had the clamor from cer-
tain quarters unduly impressed the judge.
was the first TO congratulate the chief on
his restoration to rank
Captain Eagan is one of the most popu-
lar and most faithful members of the
d. partment, and for year previous TO
the suspension of Chief Bodeker. had
been leading the crusade against gam
Ting in the city. During the suspension
Of Bodeker. II is generally said, that he
showed himself to be a fine executive
head. one fully capable of governing a
police department OF city which grows
as fast as Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
STOCKHOLDERS OF
TIDEWATER MEET

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders in the Birmingham, Ensley and
Bessemer railroad, held yesterday in the
company offices, the directors were
elected. The election of officers was
passed until a meeting of the directors
is held in Philadelphia. The meeting
was fully attended. No new Improve
ments were authorized. that being post
poned until a meeting of the directors
TO be held within short time.
The following board was elected:
James Fl. Morris, John G.. Bogler, Fred
S. Morris, J. B. Sybert, John G. Tyler,
Forney Johnston, r. H Fausfig. Arthur
e. Curtis and S. E. Conklin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
VOLUNTARY EVIDENCE
FAVORED THE CHIEF

Chief Bodeker was suspended because
during the absence of Judge Lane, he
temporarily reinstated two officers who
had previously been suspended by the
commissioner Of public justice.
II seemed to be the prevailing opinion
that the suspension should have been
inflicted on account of the proved charge
that the chief had gone over the head
OF Judge Lane in undoing what the
1rdge had done. But when. Immediately
following the suspension, there arose
certain cry for the dismissal of the chief
1t became instantly apparent that the
People of Birmingham thought that such
an action would be beyond the bounds
Of common Justice
The cry for the head of the tempo
rarily deposed aroused the friends of the
chief to action. In hordes they focl1ed
into the office of the judge. Each came
telling that in his opinion the suspen-
sion would be punishment sufficient for
The insubordination Each expressed the
opinion that Bodeker was capable po-
lice officer. the best chief. in fact. that
Birmingham has ever had. and that he
was an honest man.
Ali of the testimony trended in sin
gle direction-in defense of Bodeker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
TURNER RETURNS
Has Been to Mardi Gras Getting Ideas
for Pot-Latch Celebration

Oscar c. Turner, general chairman of
the "Pot-Latch'' committee of the Cham
ber of Commerce, returned yesterday
from New Orleans, where he had been
spending a few days attending Mardi
Gras. Besides going to the Crescent City
to witness the annual Festivities, Mr..
Turner was there for the purpose of get
ting ideas of pageants and novel sparades
for the "Pot-Latch" celebration, which
the Chamber of Commerce will put on
about the middle of April. Mr.. Turner re-
turned enthusiastic over the success OF
the New orleans Mardi Gras celebration
and filled with desire to have the POT
mittee are expected to be made public in
Latch celebration of the Magic City sur
pass it. The plans of the Pot-Latch COM
the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
JUDGE LANE SAYS THAT
NOBODY OFFERED PROOF

For 30 days have been open to proof, .
stated Judge Lane yesterday. Every
thing that L heard of I investigated. In
each instance, nothing tangible wss
found. l have freely stated in the news
papers that l wanted proof There were
rumors, but no proof. And no proof from
any source was forthcoming.
1T is the custom to believe a man in
nocent until he has been proved guilty
have never convicted a man unless
there was. in my opinion, sufficient proof
on which to base conviction. And ! will
never do SO, as long as live,
Had there been reason for belief that
Chief Bodeker was Incapable of manag-
ing the police department. il there had
been signs of distintegration and ineffi-
cheney in the department as result OF
his incompetency, | would have discovered
that fact long ago. and would have acted
long ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
the day"
Present Status of Legislation

The present status of tht aftid.li
legislation in Birmingham aer q mqi
ordinance is now in effe ~ su
Smoke Inspector W. o, Nj HW ard @
assistant smoke inspectors are worki'g.
This ordinance has been in effect for :
little over month. 1t provides that thres
minutes each hour shall he allowed f1r
any firing of any boiler or fuel using f,r-
mace or machine In the city. II any
smoke issues from the stacks OF any Il
these boilers or fuel using machines al.er
the three minutes expires the owner OF
the plant is subject taaarrest and fine Of
from 80 to 500. according 10 the number
of previous offenses, If any.
The amendment to this smoke ordinance
now up before the city commission is 10
the effect that the three minutes allowed
for firing be extended 10 six minutes for
the first firing of the day and shall he
three minutes for each firing thereafter
during that day. The amendment pro-
vdes also that any factory or industry
whose operation shall produce smoke and
which in the future wishes to locate in
Birmingham. aust secure a permit from
the city smoke inspector as to the smoke
consuming apparatus of the proposed
plant, and before the inspector grants this
permit he must be given access to tho
plans of this smoke consuming appaia-
tus or machine and indorse 1t. After this
Endorsement is secured then the company
can proceed with the erection or instalia
ton OF the plant and not before. This
amendment Is TO guard against the fu-
ture erection of plants which are not
fContiuued ou Pace Seyeu1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
NEW SOUTHERN
EXPRESS AGENT

1t was announced last hight by S. r.
Knowles, superintendent of the South
ern Express company, with headquar-
ters at Chattanooga, that H. w. In
man of Louisville, KY, would in future
be the general agent of the Southern
Express company in Birmingham Mr..
fnman succeeds Halbert Mckinney, who
has been appointed to another post. Mr.
Mckinney has been the general agent
In Birmingham since last July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
WILL OF MRS. NANCY
CAIN PROBATED

The Will Of Mrs. Nancy ]. Cain, who
died last November, was probated yes
terday morning by Judge j. p stiles.
The deceased was sister of Emma
Samson. the heroine who led General
in the vicinity of Gadsden during the
civil war.
capt. John g. Smith was made ex-
ecutor without bond The residue OF
the estate amounted to about SIG .0o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
AT THE HOTELS

C. o. Howard OF Gadsden. C. E. Egin
Of searies and J. J. Ray of Jasper are
registered mt the Metropolitan.
W. II. Mann OF Roanoke. C. King of At
isnta and NJ. II. Jackson of Sylacauga
are among those stopping at the Morris.
B. B. Barnes of Eutaw, T. L. McDon-
aid Of Selma and H. L. Long of Jasper
are registered at the Florence.
H Moore of Memphis. o. II. Ball nj
Atlanta and Cecil Lacy of Jasper are
among those stopping at the Hillman.
8. A. Moore OF Gadsden, p. Howell OF
Carbon Hill and q. J. Badger OF Atlanta
are among the arrivals at the Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05

and birds; d. J. Bates has given several
fine specimens; the Birmingham Lodge
of Elks has donated a pair of elks, and
many others have contributed animals
money and building material. And now
Frank B. Fowlkes is undertaking to stock
an artistic lake with fine collection of
wild water fowls
Every broad minded, public spirited
citizen is bound to be interested In this
movement, and we certainly trust that
you will lend us your valuable assistance
in this undertaking, which will be most
highly appreciated by the Geological as
ISOLATION, and, yours sincerely,
FRANK w. SMITH,
President Birmingham Geological As
sociation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds We're placed on record yester-
lay in the office of the probate clerk
moving the following transfers of real
istate. the consideration being $1,000 or
more:
s2527-Bryce II. STREET. to Fannie A.
iheats, part of lot 4, in block 613, ac-
,ording to the plans and surveys Of the
nty of Birmingham.
$1,000. +. Knapp to Mary V. Per-
tins. lots and IL and part OF lot II.
n block I. according to the plans and
urveys of Eubanlss' addition to Ems
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday in the office of the
probate clerk:
Albert d. Terreson of Birmingham
ind Miss Bessie Rhodes
Robert f. Kehoe of Kansas City, Mo,
ind Miss Alma Goode.
Samuel L. Ferguson of Bessemer and
diss Retta Glenn.
W. NJ Sarrell of Birmingham and Miss
.uca May Edwards.
j. T. Runyon of Birmingham and
hiss Halle Sudduth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
BODEK Err HAD REASON
TO CONGRATULATE HIMSELF

During the period of idleness Bodeker
has much cause to congratulate HIM
self. He found that he had many friends
many influential friends, and friends who
we're willing to act and not merely to
talk. When on the streets ne was gem
orally surrounded by those who express
ed themselves willing to do anything in
his behalf which he might suggest
Those who ulg ged the judge to REIN
state him were representatives of all
Classes. of the rich and the poor, of the
scholars, and bankers and doctors. the
theorists and the practical. the man who
builds skyscrapers and the man whose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Building Permits

The following building permits were
issued yesterday in the office of the
inspector:
$530O-Charles d. Pantaze, Twenty
fourth street and Thirteenth alley; two
two story frame buildings
$1000-Birmingham Belt Railway,
Twenty-third avenue and Twenty ninth
and Thirtieth streets; frame switching
tower
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Mooney Resignation Accepted

The North Alabama presbytery reluc-
antly accepted the resignation of the
Rev. e. D. Mooney at meeting yes
erday morning at the First Presby-
erian church. presided over by DR..
frank Turner Resolutions Of regret
Il the resignation of Dr. Mooney were
.rdered drawn up. The committee on
esolutions follows: Rev. j. S. Foster
nd the Rev. J. A. Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05

Mr.. Newman. With his brother he began
when an imported gown in Birmingham
would have created a sensation. Bir-
r7ingham was In those days dispensing
with luxuries and looking after neces-
stiles. However. the firm which sold
cut to another local concern, has for
many years been puryeyor to the trade
in Birmingham Of elegant apparel and
merchandise that placed the concern IN
the front rank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Let Your Friend
Place 1t

With us. We allow full COM
missions on all business given
US by recognized insurance
agents and brokers In the Bir-
mipgham District.
This strong Southern Com
pany, with its record for
prompt settlements, will give
you complete protection on
your surety or casualty risk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
WEATHERLY ADMITS
SMOKE ORDINANCE
MIGHT Be MODIFIED
May Be Necessary, He Says,
to Extend Time Allowed
for Firing
RAPS COMMITTEE
OF CIVIC CHAMBER
Wants to Know Where Special Smoke
Committee Is-Jemison Does Not
Consider Smoke a Nuisance.
Ross c. Smith Talks

Practically admitting that the smoks
ordinance was too drastic and would have
TO be toned down City Commissioner
James Weatherly. father of the smoke or
dinance, yesterday afternoon asked,
Where is the special committee of the
Chamber Of Commerce on the smoke
nuisance? | haven't heard a chirp from
them, not a peep. since the opposition TO
the ordinance has developed
1T may be-" stated the father Of the
smoke ordinance. that the firing time
Ifui9 II ff- n~neans nr.linan..e r. rttte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Ferd Marx Successor of
Business Began by Father
in Old Elyton
STOCK is SOLD TO
STEELE-SMITH CO.
Mr.. Marx Announces That He Has
Found Places at Other Stores for
Every One of His $50
Employees

The store of Ferd Marx after having
experienced a business life in Birming-
ham lasting Al years, ceased to be q
commercial factor here, for It is formally
announced that Ferd Marx operating the
Ferd Marx store has sold his stock and
lease
The former roughly estimated to be
worth $4,000 was sold Mr. Marx an
rounces, to the steele-smith Dry Goods
company. The lease for ten years and
six months has been taken by the &oeis
worth interests. Mr.. Marx believe thet
tne stock will be sold by the purcfaHaE
company at a special sale an ann
rient as to which will be made aft
inventory has oeen completed
In connection with the sale Of his stock
lowing statement
THE stock OF merchandise Of the Ferd
Marx store has been sold to the Steele-
Smith Dry Goods company. An inyen-
tory of the goods is now being taken.
[ cannot give out the price, but the
value of the stock was In the neghbor-
hood of St50.00o The company buying
this stock will offer 1t for sale, ! presume
some time soon. The lease for 10 years
and six months was taken by the Wool
worth five and 10 cent stores as has
been previously announced. They will
take the store after alterations in May
or June. / will enter some other line
Of business in Birmingham, but nothing
definite has been decided on in that con-
nection. will rest for some months,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
LANE INVESTIGATED
ALL OF THE RUMORS

Judge Lane followed to its logical con-
clusion, every report which reached him.
None of those who cried for the head Of
Bodeker gave information to the proper
authorities. One man, it was stated, knew
something terrible" but when asked fos'
proof, he declined to reply. 1t was said
that the chief had acquired fine property.
It was said that he had appropriated for
himself a certain fund which was intend
ed for certain patrolmen of the depart
ment
These things were said-not charged.
Judge Lane, with the assistance of ex-
perts, investigated every report 1t was
found that Chief Bodeker had acquired
a home from the Birmingham Realty
company, and 1t was found that he had
paid a certain sum each month for that
home. The fund which it was whispered
he had misappropriated, 1t was discov-
cred, never existed
Judge Lane urged those who we're said
to be In position to know of misconduct
on the part of the chief to give him in
formation. II was published frequently
in the newspa pers that he wanted facts
all the facts: But none were forthcoming.
Those who louder and more persistently
than any other cried for the head of the
chief furnished the Judge, he stated yes
terday, with nothing in the way of proof
of any action on which serious charge
could he ha ased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Official, Though Informal,
Statement on the Subject
Made by Commissioner
A. O. Lane Last Night
MIR. WEATHERLY WILL
SUSTAIN THE ACTION
OF HIS COLLEAGUE
Thus Ends One of the Most Interest
ing Episodes in History of the
Local Police Department.
Careful Investigation for
Thirty Days

Following the expiration last night at
IL o'clock of the period of his 30 day sus-
pension, George Fl. Bodeker reasumed his
position as chief of police OF the city OF
Birmingham.
s An official though informal statement
to this effect was authorized by Judge A.
o. Lane commissioner of public Justice.
last night
1t is very certain that Commissioner
weatherly at the meeting of the COM
mission this afternoon will officially in
dorse the action of Judge Lane in refer
ence to tho case.
And thus will end one of the most in
teresting episodes in the history of the
police department. the only other ap-
preaching this in unusual fatures being
that in which Chief w. e. Weir lost his
position because he declined to recognize
the members Of the late police commits
sion as the governing body of his depart
ment.
Tho Bodeker case almost became an is
sue in Birmingham. Following his sus-
pension, there came a clamor for his dis
missal. From certain sources. whispers
came alleging unftness and improper con-
duct. But the truth remains that no
charges were preferred. and the whispers
when r1ln down proved i1nfrue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
IncorpOratiOn

$2000-Hugh Seals Floral company
Hugh Seals. president; John ~ Col
mant. treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Store Began in Elyton

The store Of Marx has for 40 years
been identified with every DEVELOPMENT
of Birmingham. The establishment came
into life in old EIyton. From that place
tho establishment came to the Brown
Marx site. Uhe present building there
teing named for Otto Marx, one OF tn.
snns) Later the site now occupied bv
the Empire was utilized and shortly aft
erwards a store house on First avenue
acro oss from the Brown Marx was taken
over. Then 1t was that more room was
desired and the firm went to the present
fizitz block. The present store has been
In service many years.
During all these years Mr. Marx has
heen unusually popular with his patrons
and especially with his employees.
10 the latter he has been kind, indnl-
gent, and always friend To count
less number of Teleswomen and statesmen
las has been an aid on their road 20
success. His store has been looked upon
as training ground for years where
first class commercial people could be
secured. An example of his interest IN
the employees Of the company is exem4
plfied by the statement that Mr.. Marx
Of his $50 employees situations with other
concerns in Birmingham.
His cessation of business Will not work
hardship upon any of his employees.
Employees Adopt Resolutions
And as a mark of their esteem for him
the employees adopted the following reso-
lutions which touched Mr.. Marx very
much:
"Be it resolved that whereas In the
course OF events. Mr.. Ferd Marx has
ocemed II wlse to discontinue and dis
pose Of the establishment which for
many years past has been under his
able guidance
And whereas a force of grateful em-
p,oyes are desirous of expressing to Mr..
Marx their gratitude for his kind and
cnnsiderate treatment at all times and
urder all circumstances. for his more
than ordinary interest In their welfare
and for his many kind words of en-
couragement.
BE II further resolved that the en-
pioyes of the F'erd Marx store use this
means OF conveying TO Mr.. Marx the
assurances Of their high esteem and
tc wish for him health. happiness and
rIlImited SUCCESS in whatever venture
he may in the future undertake.
The resolutions here given were signed
b. $50 employees of tie store. all OF whom
feel personally that In eeasiDs work
With Ferd Marx they lose a valuable
friend and considerate employer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05

fingers daily grip the throttle of the To-
&C motive.
And in the meantime. to offset the pc
tltions OF these friends. there came no
prcof OF any whisper that Bodelker had
committed serious offense. that he had
been recreant in the discharge OF his duty
or that he was other than q capable po-
fino nffcial. and an honest rnan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Negotiations Concluded

Mr.. Marx announced yesterday that the
negotiations that have been generally
talked about had been concluded, that
the Woolworth company had taken the
lease. and would after some alterations
TO meet their fancy take cnarge. Per-
laps that will he in May and again, Il
rlay he in June. The concern that takes
over the store is capitalized at s60.00o.000
and operates only and 10 cent stores.
The Woolworth building in New York
which is the highest structure in the
world, is owned hy the Woolworth COM
paries.
Intimate friends of the Marx brothers
have known for some time that Ferd
Marx was being importuned to engage in
some business less confinins than the
dIy goods work.
Ferd Marx began his commercial ca
reer under the eye of his father and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05
Employees Provided For

II regret of course that will be
unable to remain in constant touch with
my employees and our patrons which has
been daily duty for the past II years
or more |, of course, esteem my em-
pIoyes and have tried to arrange for
their future employment. In fact. all OF
them have been taken care Of. To my
patrons I am grateful for many years
of patronage. Without them, of course.
the Ferd Marx store could not have at
tained It's position here of which | have
beer proud always"
The Marx store situated on Second
one OF the leading commercial establish
nents of this city and the district IT
as created by the late Samuel Marx
and the late Charles Newman pioneer
merchants OF this state. Ferd Marx.
who has just sold out his brother. V.
Hugo Marx and Otto Marx. all sons of
the late Samuel Marx, have possessed
the active management of the company
for the past II years. only two years
ago V. Hugo Marx ceased to be an ac-
tive partner in the company and joined
his brother, Otto Marx as a private
banker. Ferd Marx has therefore been
sole operating head OF the concern for
Tie past two years. With Hugo Marx
he was in charge all the past II years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-05

tcontinued ON Page seven)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-11
GIVES life TO
RESCUE FRIENDS
Hal SOuter Saves Chum and
Sweetheart from Drowning,
But Dies Himself

PETOSKEY. Mich. Aas. s.-Hal
Souter, aged 10, of Shelby, Mich, was
drowned off Harbor Point today, at.
ter he had saved the life OF his sweet
heart. Miss Teresa Miller, OF No. 1913
Cass-ave., Detroit. and his chum, Ar
thur Cook, Of Gobleville, Mich.
The trio were employed by the
Harbor Point club.
They were bathing in the bay when
Miss Miller accepted dare to swim
out a considerable distance into deep
water. Suddenly she disappeared be-
meath the surface. Cock went TO her
rescue, but was unable TO fight the
nigh waves ana was soon himself In
drowning condition. Souter who
followed Cook. managed 10 keep both
the drowning persons afloat until a
boat arrived.
In the excitement OF the rescue
Souter was forgotten and when the
boat returned TO look for him several
minutes later. his body was found
Hoating near shore
Souter expected to begin his SOD
homore year at Albion this fall. Miss
Miller Is student at Big Rapids. and
COOK is junior at Albion.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-08-11
DRY" DETECTIVE
CHARGED ASDRUNK
Dirk Hinga, Who Figured in
Many Anti-LiquOr Campaigns,
Gets Hard Fall

KALAMAZOO. Mich, Aug. 9.-tSpe-
cial) Hes dead. call the coroner
and get jury, said a patrolman, last
night, when he stumbled onto Dirk
Hinga, lying beside a railroad track.
The coroner came, and just as he was
!bout to summon Jury Hinga sat up
and wanted TO know what all the fuss
was about He was loaded In a pa
troll wagon and taken to jail, where a
charge OF intoxication was made
against him.
Hinga for the past five years has
been the terror OF the saloons in
southern Michigan. He would induce
some barkeeper TO sell him booze ar.
ter hours or buy 1t from some one in
local option county, then cause their
arrest for breaking the liquor laws
He worked for various anti-saloon or
CARNATIONS until recently. The last
campaign he conducted was against
several Negro clubs In this city Hin.
ga, previous TO his conversion" was
bartender.