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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
T0MAKE CHANGES|N
LIGHTING FRANCHISE
Commission Will Insist on
Per Cent of Gross Rev.
enue Clause

City Attorney Weatherly states that
there will probably be some changes to
be made in the proposed franchise asked
for by j. NJ. Dewberry, president of the
the right will be given the company to
generate and sell electric current In this
city.
City Attorney Boyd now has the petition
in his hands and will probably be pre-
pared to make some recommendations on
1t at the meeting tomorrow. Some of the
things which members of the commission
are going to demand will be a gradu-
ated per cent of the gross revenue of the
street car franchise and also forfeiture
of the franchise If the plant is not in op-
Grafton by 1915 instead of forfeiture of the
bond as proposed at present by Mr. Dew
berry.
Although this franchise has been
broached by the commission in a rather
unpretentious way, indications are that 1t
is soon going to be one of the most i'm
portant things before that body. mat
there are very liable to be some interest
| ing and long drawn out debates before
the franchise is finally disposed of one
way or the other seems assured. Reports
are in circulation that Mr.. Dewberry de-
| sires the franchise merely as specula-
| ton. Mr. Dewberry himself denies this.
| but as a matter of fact the members of
the city commission state it makes no diff
| ference to them whether he does or does
| not as long as they see that the fran
chise itself is of the right sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
LANE TO BRING UP
MATTER TOMORROW
No Serious Opposition Expected to
Proposal to Employ Soda
Fountain Inspector

City Commissioner A. 0. Lane stated
yesterday that he hoped to bring the
matter of hiring a soda fountain in
spector before the city commission al
the meeting tomorrow. Judge Lane
is very favorable to the idea and
states he believes 1t is of utmost i'm
portapce. especially at this time of
year When thousands of people drink
at these fountains every day.
Judge Lane Is in charge Of the city
health department and after confer
ring with some of the health officials
he will bring the matter before the
commission, after which it probably
will be referred to City Attorney Ro.
maine Boyd for the drafting of an or
dinance Each of the three commits
sioners have publicly stated that the,
were favorable to the idea, and 1
Is not expected that the ordinance will
meet with any serious opposition whel
1t finally comes UP for adoption
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
FIRE LOSS FOR MAY
TOTALS $2O,93O.62
Monthly Report of Chief Bennett
Made to Commissioners - 125
Blazes and Alarms in Month

A fire loss of $40, 800 GO was suffered in
birmingham during May. according to
the monthly fire report of Chief A. v
Bennett, submitted to the city commits
sioners yesterday afternoon. The report
shows that last month was a busy one for
the fire laddies. The total value of the
property at risk was $454 53l A.
The report also shows that 10 false
alarms We're registered in May and that a
number of the fires were for causes un-
known. However sparks falling on the
shingle roofs were responsible for a great
many of the alarms and serious blazes.
The report follows in part:
THE department responded to 1926
alarms and fires, ran 2055 blocks, laid out
2o,s5o feet of hose. used $50 gallons of
chemicals and raised 2lS7 feet of ladders.
1.-THE Bristol recording water pressure
gauge indicates an average daily pres
sure of s9$4 pounds and an average daily
variation of 10 5-6 pounds per square inch.
Alarms How Received-Box H. still s,
telephone log. Total 125.
kind of Buildings-Brick 9, frame 95.
Other than buildings s, false and unneces-
sary 10. Total 125.
How Extngushed-Before arrival Is,
chemicals 65. water 32. false and unnee-
essary 49, Total 125.
Cause of Alarms-Ashes In wooden re-
ceptacles 2, back firing in automobile /.
carelessness IL, communicated s. defec-
tive f1ues s. defective CRATE /, defective
wiring l, false 4, gasoline explosion l.
grease burning /, hotpot explosion /, in
cendiary ]. lamp explosion 2, leaking car
bueter l. lightning 2, oil stove explosion 2.
rekindled l. SCOT burning In chimneys 5.
sparks on shingle roofs 81. unknown IA.
unnecessary 8. Total 125.
Value of buildings at risk, 1896, ,6159
value of contents at risk, sl57.915. 1S-total.
1854, ,531.1 10.
Insurance loss on buildings. SIC, 1861 rs:
insurance loss on contents, $4933. 64-total,
SIS, 301 AZ.
Uninsured loss on buildings $685. unin-
sured loss on contents, s2691 .20--total,
s5629. 20.
Total loss insured and uninsured. So,
$50 So.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
MORE WARRANTS IN
STREET CAR CASES
Judge Abernethy Sets June
Is as Date for Hearing
Ford and Others

Still relentlessly on the trail of his
alleged kidnapers, William F. WEIGH
the street railway organizer swore out
three warrants early yesterday after
noon before Judge Fl. B. Abernethy,
charging kidnapping and conspiracy
against George II. Harris. j. T. Huey
and L. J. Sacre. Bond was set at $3UO
in all the warrants
1t was announced at the sheriif's Of
flee that Deputy Sheriff ]. C. Hartsfield
would execute the bench warrapts
George H. Harris, who is superintendent
of transportation for the Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company
was arrested shortly after the issuance
]. T. Huey, dispatcher of the Bir-
mingham Railway, Light and Power
company. had not been located early
last night by Mr.. Hartsfield. Pinkerton
Detective J.. J. Sacre also could not
be located. i
All the warrants charged violation ol
section 6213 of the code of Alabama
and are returnable before H. b. Aber-
nethy, Judge of the court of common
pleas, on the afternoon of June rs, al
2 o'clock. This will be the preliminary
trial. The usual procedure will be q
preliminary examination by Judge
Abernethy. who wh then decide eithe,
to hold the defendants for action by
the grand judy or bind them over fol
trial by the criminal court. If not
enough evidence is introduced to war.
rant either action the cases Will be dis.
missed.
Rumors were current yesterday aft.
ernoon that the street car men woulf
strike this morning. Ben Davis, attor.
ney for the Allied Labor Unions. said
These rumors are Lnfounded and dc
great harm. Emphatically wish t.
deny that the street car men will strik >
wish to inform the general publ,
that there is no strike in contempla
tion or in prospect"
Yesterday morning in the recorder,
court the case of the city of Birmine
ham against A. II. Ford, president n
the Birmingham Railway, Light an,
Power company, for djsorderly cond,,c
and conspiracy was mol pressed al ~,
request of Attorney White E. Ctbsnr
The defendant was not present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yester-
day in the office of the probate court
showing the following transfers oil
property, the consideration being $1,000
or more
$12S0--W. J. fIite and Mill A. Hite
to w. e. Southard; lot 4. block 4. mar
and survey of Hood. Wood and Full
tons addition to Woodlawn.
$5500-Ensley Mercantile company tc
Oliver Chalifoux; lots b, c, d, Il and
i, block 1871. map and survey of the
Ensley Mercantile Realty company S
subdivision of Ensley.
$1250---J. d. Haggard and Jennie l.
Haggard to Haggard Realty company
lot /, block 6, map and plat of the first
addition to Bartonvile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19


he knows 1t will be the first mail box
for parcel post packages in the country
and to his certain knowledge it will be the
first in Alabama.
The plantation is one of the finest
country homes in the state and is located
about a mile from the mail route. It Is
known FAR and wide for Mr.. Ashford
Is q lavish entertainer and many parties
from Birmingham and from other states
have been the recipients of his hospital
ity. The new box will prove great
convenience to Mr.. Ashford and his guests
and there Is no doubt but that his ex-
ample will be followed by many others
who live on the rural routes.
The box is made of galvanized iron and
is exceedingly well built. 1t was con-
strueted under the supervision of Mr.
Ashford by the spro Roofing and Heat
ing company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19

The above is a picture of the first
United States SO far as is known by sthe
postoffice authorities here. 1t was de-
signed by Col. 7. T. Ashford and will be
placed on r. f. d. route No. of Madison
county and known as box No. So. 1t is
intended for use at his country home in
north Alabama known as the "Planta-
tion." Its dimensions are "A inches long,
Is inches high and IL inches wide and
weighs Il pounds
Before having the box made Colonel
Ashford made inquiries at the postoffice
as to certain requirements and followed
the instructions as laid down by the de-
partment In reference to rural mail boxes.
Postmaster Aldrich states that so far as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
SEED WILL STICK
TO THE BITTER END
Will Under No Circum-
stances Retire from Race
HENDERSON IN CITY
Receives Call from Woman Suffra-
gists-Lusk, Here Yesterday,
Says Railroad Rates Are
Still the Big Issue
HENDERSON IN CITY

Walter D. Seed. candidate for gov
ernor, put an end yesterday to every
flicker of hope of the adherents of b.
B, Conner, candidate for governor, that
he might retire from the race.
Approached by a friend of the former
governor-though. of course, not at the
instance of the former governor-Mr.
Seed smiled and shook his head.
III 1t should become certain, asked
this friend, that neither you nor MIR.
Conner could win, would you come down
in the interest of prohibition and leave
Mr. Conner alone in the field against
the enemy?"
Il would not" returned the lieutenant
governor, II will never be a 'quitter'."
This ended the effort. Mr. Seed de-
clared that he was stronger than when
he made highly successful race for
lieutenant governor and EXPRESSED con-
fidence of being able to win the fight.
Henderson in City
Charles Henderson, another candidate
for governor, spent yesterday in Bir-
mingham. Mr.. Henderson visited the
city on business and attended a COM
mttee meeting of business men en-
gagged in discussing certain phases of
country damage" to cotton.
Mr.. Henderson reiterated his former
statements made in The Age Herald
concerning the briliance of his oppor-
tunity to achieve the chair Of chief
executive, and stated that he would
name the manager of his campaign in
the very near future.
Mr. Henderson was approached by
member of the local suffragist organiza-
tion relative to his position regarding
extending the franchise to the gentler
sex, and his splendid maneuvers in side
stepping stamped him as a diplomat.
He admitted in very select language
that he was not strongly opinionated in
favor of equal suffrage, and at the
same time handled the situation in the
most delicate manner possible
Lusk Here Yesterday
John A. Lusk of Guntersville former
state senator and right hand man of
Ex-Governor r. B. Conner, passed
through yesterday en- route to Mont
gomery. While here he re-affirmed his
allegiance to the former governor, and
spoke at length in regard to what he
termed the necessity of a strict adher.
ence to the rate issue In state politics
Mr.. Lusk will be candidate for an
other term is senator. During the
Conner" legislature he was chairman
of one of the most important commit
tees of the senate To his committee
was referred the bill providing that
the funds of the convict department
might be retained by the president of
the convict bureau without bond for
three months. He was also the ad-
ministration's candidate for a seat on
the bench of the supreme court and
Mr. Conner declared that opposition to
Lusk would be construed as a slap in
the face of the administration.
He was beaten in the race
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
Negro Arrested on Murder Charge

John Palmer. a negro, was lodged in
the county Jail last night by Deputy
Sheriff Helton on the charge of murder
Palmer was captured in Danville. ILL.,.
and was brought back to Birmingham
yesterday He is charged with the mur-
der of John Massengill negro, at War.
rior several months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
Negro Woman Kills Husband

William Reed, a negro teamster was
shot by his wife, Nellie Reed at 22l7
Avenue G. shortly after noon yesterday.
Reed was fatally wounded and died short
\ ly after being brought to the Hillman hos
pital by the ambulance of Davenport &
Harris. His wife, Nellie Reed, was ar
rested and placed in the county jail
charged with murder by Deputy Sheriff
j. G. Greener.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
Building Permit

The following building permit was is
sued yesterday in the office of the build
ing inspector:
$2500-S. j. Harrell, two story frame res
dence. Avenue / and Twenty-Fourth
street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
Never Contemplated Retirement

I'm connection with the reported retire.
ment of Mr.. Winchell we all know that
such step has never been contemplated
by President Winchell That report was
started in ST. Paul through a call Mr..
Winchell made to James j. Hill, the vet
eran railroad man CT the west. 1t hap
pened just as such call may happen to
any railroad man. If. for instance, l were
in a city where President Thomas of the
Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis had
offices or Vice President Powell of the
Queen and Crescent or any officer. !
would surely call to pay my respects.
That was the case with Mr.. Winchell.
1T was subsequently reported that the
two officials were engaged on confer
ence having to do with the retirement Of
Mr. Winchell from the Frisco and his TAX
ing over the Great Northern mana cement.
That report ws denied completely by. both
Mr. Hill and Mr.. Winchell. and the rlI-
mors since that time have not been gene--
ally circulated. There was absolutely
nothing to the report
Mr.. Tyler said that business in Bir-
mingham is very fine and that the gem
eral outlook so far as Birmingham is con-
cerned has the most encouraging features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19

The board of revenue went to KIM
berly yesterday to inspect the new
bridge that Is being built over the
warrior river, The bridge is nearly
completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19

Verdict and judgment for s225o was
rendered yesterday In the case of J. ].
Glenn pro ami VS.. Alabama Great
southern railroad. The plaintiff
claimed damages for personal injuries:
the case was tried in the circuit court
before Judge Z. c. Grow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19

The will of the late James Il. Jones
was probated yesterday morning by
Judge j. p. Siles. The estate of the de-
ceased valued at about $4,000 is willed
to his widow, Mrs. Matte Jones. who
is also named as executrix
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
COURT ITEMS

Evidence in the case of Walter
Crane on trial for murder In the first
division of the criminal court was con-
cluded yesterday and the final argn-
ments will be made to the jury this
morning. Crane was indicted for the
murder of Walter Wynn at Selonoa.
near Warrior, some time ago. On
former trial he was given life sem
tence but the case was reversed by the
supreme court on account of a defect
In the jury law. The case has been
on trial before Judge Fort for sew
eral days and a large number of wit
nesses We're summoned in the case.
Judge S. f, Greene finished the mis-
demeanor docket set in the second di-
vision of the court and took up the
case of Wright Burke, charged with
robbery, from the first division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19

tax sale was commenced yester
day morning by Tax Collector Georg,
Tarrant of property on which the take.
for 1912 were unpaid. There about so,
pieces of property involved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-19
BY STRENGTHENING the system yom c.r
Better Withstand the Heat

GHOVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC en-
riches the blood and builds I'm the
whole system, and it will wonderfullv
strengthen and fortify you 10 with.
stand the depressing effect OF the hot
summer. soc,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-11
STRIKE VOTE
OF FIREMEN
But Is of New Haven Road
Employees Ballot Against
Strike

New York, Feb. 1.-THE official
vote of the fremen of the eastern
railroads involved in the dispute over
arbitration was announced. today, by
w. S.'Carter, head of the Brotherhood
of Firemen &c Enginemen, at the
meeting of the railway managers COM
naittee. The vote of the firemen in
the brotherhood was 95.6 per cent. in
favor of a strike. Firemen and host
lers outside of the brotherhood voted
97.6 per cent. in favor of striking,
making the total vote of firemen and
host1ers 96.5 per cent.
The total number of votes cast was
33,916, of which 32,71S were in favor
of strike. The vote on the three
New York Central, 2,529 for, 153
against; New Haven and Hartford,
1926 for, 25 against, and PennsyI-
vania, S,476 for, 573 against.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-11
DIVORCE FOR
TANCUAY MAID
Maude Taylor Robin
son, Served With
Papers at Theatre
Charles G. Robinson Alleges
Wife Left Him for Lure
Of Stage

While sewing spangles on one OF
Eva Tanguay's swagger costumes yes
terday afternoon, Maude Taylor Rob
Tanguay's sewing maid, was notified
that her husband, Charles C. Robin
son, had brought divorce proceedings.
Dropping the needle and thread, Mrs
Robinson rushed around to the law
offices of Comley & Connley and there
accepted service of those papers.
Mrs. Robinson is well known here.
Her maiden name was Maude Taylor
and she lived for a, long time with hen
parents in Shelton street. She mar
ried Charles Robinson about ter
years ago. They lived together until
ed the household, Robinson alleges. .
The husband made di1igent inquiry
but could not. find where his better
half had gone. About a year ago he
learned that Mrs. Robinson had heard
the call of the stage and not hav-
a song and dance, had taken a posi-
ton as maid with Miss Tanguay.
The next step was to locate Mrs
Robinson long enough to serve the
papers. 1t was decided that the
simplest way was to wait until the
Robinson was considerably surprised
when the sheriff appeared but she
agreed to go with him without any
hesitation. She offered no objection
to her husbands divorce plans. Ap-
parentIy she has absorbed some oi
Miss Tanguay's f'I don't care fohiloso.
ply from close association with thai
twtnkling star.
The suit is returnable to the MarcT
term Of the superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-11
TAX BOARD TO HEAR.
OF POLICE CHANGES.

The Board Of Police Commfssioner1s
win be given an opportunity ConfEhe
to tell the Board of Appertioumene
all about the proposed police change
and the cost thereof The appor ton
Tnent board Will hold a hearing IN the,
Common Council chamber at O'Clock
for that purpose.
There is tcohsiderabIe-s interest iu
this municipal change and a. biB at
tendance is expected. The public ae
large will be heard by the board, ana
any resident of the city Will be Civ
en- an opportunity to give his Views
on the subject
The estimate of the charities board
and the board of education viii a1Co
be heard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-11
DLAz WILL RETURN

4 Mexico City, Feb. 11-Porffrio Diaz.
depoSed as president of Mexico by the
Madero revolution, will return to Mex
leo, to be confidential adviser of the
government If General Felix Diaz is
successful in his present revolution,
according to persons who claim to be
close to Diaz.
''My uncle will return from Europe
after Madero has resigned . General
Diaz is reported to have said. t'He
has had long experience in Mexican
affairs and we will need him.
It is reported that Diaz has received
a cab1egram from his uncle saying
that he is ready to start for America
as soon as he is informed that his
nephew has won his fight to overthrow
the present government. s
Diaz is quoted as having said he
does not demand the presidency for
himself He is said to have dec1ar-
ed:
st shall wait reasonable length of
time for Madero to resign. If he
doesn't, I will lombard the national
palace. Chapuatepec Castle or what
ever shelter he may seek If the gov
ernn1ent forces attack me will defeat
them and shall drive Madero and his
family from the city. My manifesto
issued at Vera Cruz still stands and
my actions mean that will carry 1t
OUT
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-11
Strong Speeches Made During Heated
Meeting Of Democratic Sena
tOrS--M'NeiI Moves for
Open Meeting
SENATOR'S MNEI AND WHITC0MB DECLARE
THEMSELVES STRONGLY IN CADWELLS FAVOR
New London County Men Threaten to Withdraw From Caucus
II Attempt Is Made to Take Vote Which Would Bind
Them to Support CALDWELL When Final Vote
Is Taken in Senate

known their desire for an extension
of the recess period. A recess until
1:45 was then asked for and on Sem
a5or IsbelIs motion was granted.
There were two reports submitted
to the caucus, one from Senator Land
ers, against the governors nomination
of Mr.. Caldwell; and the other by
Senator Mccarthy, of Ansonia in fav-
or of Caldwell. Both of these senator's
are the Democratic members of the
Committee On Executive Nonninatf lions
Senator Isbeu, Republican, of New
Haven, is the only other member Of
Mr.. s si Cadweii before them -'rl on Sc Several a
occasions since his nomination by the
governor.
made it ep1ain that they would not
stand for vote binding them to, sup
port Caldwell.
= Senator Lester o. Peck, of Redding,
made an eloquent speech in which he
denounced the attitude of the group
of Democratic senators defy1ng the
overwhelming sentiment OF the state
which he said was in favor of replace
ing Highway Commissioner Macdon-
aid with the man that the govern or
had named. He said that the mat
ter had resolved itself into a question
of political jugg1ery. Without men
tioning the name of Congressman
elect Mahan, he plainly referred to
him as the one. who had brought into
tangible shape the opposition that had
manifested itself against Caldwell
He criticized President Landers OF
self as a member Of the COMMITTEES
on Executive Nominations, knowing
as he did that he was already deter
mined to prevent the confirmation ol
Mr. Caldwell at all hazards.
He said that he considered the atti-
tude of Senator Landers as. dndefen-
sib1e. Senator Peck said that the de-
feat of the Governors nomination by
Democratic votes would probably
mean the beginning of feud. that
would eventually spell disaster foI
Democrats
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-11
STRINGER--TAIT
Pretty Local Girl to Wed Flat
bush Young Man Here
This Evening :.

The marriage of Miss EIoise Wilson
TAFT, daughter of Mr.. and GGrs. An
drew TAFT, to Franklin Stringer, Jr..
of Flatbush, N. Y, will take place
this evening at z O'Clock at the home
of the brides parents, 2475 North ave-
nue. Rev. Morgan MilIar, pastor of
olivet Church, will perform the cere-
mony.
Th house has been beautifully dec
grated by Florist Horan. Natural
smilax, palms, and a multitude of car
nations form the principal decorations
The maid of honor will be Miss May
Edith Stringer, a sister of the groom.
Miss Grace E. TAFT, a, sister of the
bride, and Miss Natalie TAFT, a. cousin,
will be bridesmaids. The best man
will be Herbert Fsuldner, of Flat
bush
Miss TAFT is a prominent member
of the Brooklawn and Bridgeport
Yacht clubs, and is popular in local
society. The groom is well known
and liked.