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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
NEITHER SIDE WINS
VICTORY IN COAL
REWE|GH|NG CASE
This Is Opinion of Local
Dealers-BOth Sides Said
to Be Satisfied With
the Decision

The reweighing OF coal case, which was
decided at the Tuesday meeting of the
railroad commission, is a victory for
neither side, according to the views ex-
pressed here yesterday by shippers and
railroad representatives The case has
been before the commission for several
months, and two hearings were held
here.
The case originated with retail coal
dealers, who frequently found their cars
of coal below the bill of lading weight
1t had been the practice to weigh the
cars at the mines when shipped on scales
inspected and under the management of
the Southern Weighing and Inspection
bureau. 1t was averred by the coal mer-
chants that losses from moisture, evap-
GRAFTON, thefts and other causes told
heavily upon the annual shipments re-
ceived in Birmingham.
Accordingly, the coal at terminal points
which would be in effect weighing the
cars just before delivery to the consignee.
The railroads in their defense maintained
that such service would entail heavy
cost on them, but they were willing to
reweigh the coal if the consignee would
pay a small fee for such service.
The commission ordered the railroads
to reweigh the coal at the request of the
consignee after a deposit of 81 is made
to- cover charges. Lit is ordered that II
the coal is weighed accurately and is
within per cent of the load figured at a
minimum of 900 pounds, the deposit goes
to the railroads. If the coal is in excess
of that the fee is returned to the deposit
tor.
From what can be gathered the rail-
roads are perfectly willing to reweigh the
coal upon request for the fee stipulated
and 1t is also gathered that the retail
dealers are satisfied. The case has been
very warmly contested in this district by
all the lines. When the railroad commits
sion met here during the summer for
session lasting two days and far into one
night, the railroads sent men here from
headquarters to testify as to the reason
ableness of their contention that the de-
post should be made and forfeited to the
railroad If the weights were reasonably
accurate
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
WALLACE EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN
INTELLIGENCE OF PEOPLE OF ALABAMA

aud patriotism of The people Of Alabama.
For that reason. predict that Oscar W.
Underwood will be the next senator from
this state
The man who had asked the ques-
ton assumed a most serious aspect
Then he said; f'Mr. Wallace. l have
made up my mind on this spot to vote
for you"
He was thanked and the incident closed.
Mr.. Wallace was On route to Tuscumbia,
where he will deliver an address today
before the fair association of that place.
He declared that he was gaining ground
in his race for guoernatorial honors, and
that he felt confident of victory.
THE ISSUE he said. rs whether or not
statewide prohibition and the Webb bill
shall prevail in Alabama. Other candi-
dates are lodging the issue. I am openly
in favor of local option. Should I be
elected, 1 would take 1t to mean that the
people want continuation of local op-
tin. Therefore, were statewide pro-
hlbtion bill enacted by the legislature I
would veto it,"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
SCREAMING GIRL
ESCAPES NEGROES
Miss Harrison En- Route
Home Has Terrifying
Experience

Chief Bodeker and his detectives are
anxious to effect the capture of two
men, one of whom is masquerading in
feminine attire.
The two. in an effort to secure the
purse which Miss Lucille Harrison car
ried Monday night subjected her to a
thrilling. experience. out of which she
came safe and sound and without loss
of money or jewelry, but only as re-
suit of wild dash for several blocks,
at the end of which she fell ia a faint
Last night. after declaring her re-
greet that the adventure had been made
public. Miss Harrison. who is a cashier
at Gums drugstore, corner Third ave-
a representative of The Age Herald the
entire story.
II left work after II o'clock she
said. land mounted a car for home. on,
the car were two negroes. one of whom,
wore female attire. paid no attention
to the fact that they observed very
closely the diamond ring which 1 was
wearing. 1 noted. however. that they
were we'll dressed I would know
them anywhere.
Il left the car at Central street
brskly to my home. which Is at 101f
Central street The negroes dlsmounteci
at the same place. After l had pre-
coded about block. the negro dressed
as woman. walking rapidly up to me
stopped me by laying hand on my
arm. She asked me for dime l toIG
her that had no money. and proceeded
on my way. The man then leaped
forth, saying, We'll. then, I will have
to cut your throat He made a grail
for me. ] screamed at the top of my
voice and ran as fast as / could The
man pursued only short distance, but
the other. dressed as a woman, toll owed
me so rapidly that 1 knew that she
would overtake me. l screamed as
ran. and fell fainting just as reached
my home. door was opened and
heard someone call The woman Their
left rapidly.
IT notified the police and GIN Tues
day two negroes were arrested. Neither
were the negroes in the case
Chief Bodeker is deeply interested ir
the outrage and is using his every eff
fort to effect capture.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
VICE PRESIDENT WILLIAMS
is LOOKING OVER PROPERTIES
HERE-SAYS COMPANY Is IN
GOOD CONDITIN

Berkeley williams. president Of the Ala
bana company, is in the city. lie is
engaged in an inspection of the local prop
critics and is being shown around by w.
f.. Leake and Harry W. Coffin, local
managers of the properties. Mr.. Williams
said yesterday that the affairs of the
company were in good shape. and that the
outlook was exceptionally bright.
Mr.. Williams denied most positively the
-ruBlor which has been repeated here that
the company coutemplates selling any OF
it's furnaces or other properties.
There Is absolutely no intention on
our part Of selling any of the proper
ties" said Mr.. Wiliabs. .'Those rumors
have been repeated from time to time,
but they are absolutely without founda-
ton. The affairs of the company are
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
BANKERS TO SEND
BOY TO WASHINGTON
Judge Thomas Announces
Terms for Corn Raisers'
Contest

Judge c. F. Thomas of Prattville,
chairman of the agricultural committee
of the State Bankers association, an
nounces that the bankers of Alabama
through his committee will offer as the
leading prize this year a free trip to
Washington. This will be the most
sought after of all the prizes offered and
will be won by the grand champion boy
corn raiser of the entire state. This prize
is worth 500, which is sufficient to pay
all travelling expenses of the winner from
Alabama to Washington and back as Well
as all his expenses while he is seeing the
many sights of his native capital.
Announcement to the above effect has
been received in birmingham.
In deciding this contest the boys rec
ords will be judged by the regular rules
governing the Boys Corn club contests
as follows.
Best exhibit Of 10 ears .......... 20 points
Best written account of crop ,...20 points
Best showing of profit on invest
ment ..........................3 30 points
The boy in the entire state making the
highest score on the above basis will be
given this great rip to Washington.
Judge Thomas committee is taking the
lead in an aggressive campaign to aid the
farmers in every possible way and has a
number of other constructive plans ma
turing. The movement is strongly backed
by the entire Bankers association and es-
peeially by Michael Cody of Montgomery,
president of the association. G. l.. Conner
of Eufaula, vice president; McLain Tilton,
secretary, and e. c. Melvin, C. p. DEM
ing, l.. NJ Bashnsky and j. Fl. Cram
ford, members of the agricultural COM
mittee.
Robinson OF Auburn wkere notified re-
Gently by Judge Thomas of the decision
of his committee in offering this trip to
the best boy corn raiser In the state for
100
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
COMMITTEE MEETS
THIS AT TERNOON TO
ELECT A CHAIRMAN
Will Discuss Plans for Re-
ception Of Underwood.
Much Enthusiasm
Manifested

At o'clock this afternoon the COM
mittee named Tuesday by President ].
E. Shelby of the Board of Trade to
the Oscar Underwood reception will
meet at the Chamber of Commerce to
elect a chairman and thoroughly or
ganize. The committee also will dis
cnss plans for the reception, which as
announced in yesterday mornings Age
Herald, will take place on or about
October 80.
No definite arrangements can be made
by the committee until the exact date
of Mr.. Underwood's arrival in Bir-
CHAM, but this phase of the propo-
sition 1t is expected will be decided in
the next few days. Those in charge of
the movement to honor the democratic
leader stated yesterday that the city
commission will be asked to issue a
proclamation declaring the day of Mr..
Underwood's arrival to be legal holt
day
Among the features of the reception,
according to preliminary plans, will be
an enormous crowd to meet Mr.. I'm
derwood at the railway station when
he arrives, with several brass bands on
hand; street parade through the city
open to anybody who wants to partici-
pate, and a popular priced banquet al
the Hotel Hillman on the evening OF
the arrival. AS stated, Mr.. Underwood
has signified his willingness to allow
the reception. which is intended to
demonstrate the pride of the citizens
of Birmingham for their fellow citizen
who has become a national If not a
world wide figure.
The announcement of the proposed re-
ception in yesterday mornings Age
Herald was received with enthusiasm
by citizens on every hand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
DECORATORS COME
TO FURNISH CLUB
Weston Says Club Will Be
Most Beautiful in
South

Representatives of seven of the fore
most decorating and furnishing houses in
this country will be in birmingham dur
ing the next few days to make an effort
to land the Press club decorations and
furnishings. The house committee, with
William c. Weston designing architect
for the new skyscraper, will rsee- the
various representatives and go over their
plans with them 1t was announced yes
terday by Mr. Weston that plans have
been received of exceptional beauty and
,ner;t .na that from tbosa s,,hp,itt.d /,
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seneine U ai'''''o "''o'' GU ~
nlshlngs Wouid pc CHOSEN "h'ch would
astound the people of the south
II warrant YOU said Mr. Wes.on,
..that the furnishings and orations If
-, .,,,,, ~, =. -. -, .,,...,a
'"e w. 90 '''.
ana the most peau,iiui ever seen IN the
south. / intend to do every thing in ray
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
SIMMONS IS NOT
THE MAN WANTED
Arrested in Connection
With Camp Killing, But
Is Released

1 Arthur simmons the negro arrested
Tuesday night in connection with the
murder Of John T. Camp last Saturday
night, was released yesterday as several
persons were unable to identify him
as Willard Carpenter, the man wanted.
The police are pushing the search for
Carpenter vigorously. Chief Bodeker
stated that almost his entire detective
force were on the case. 1t Is believed
In police circles that Carpenter is still
in the city.
The inquest into the killing of Mr..
Camp will be conducted this morning by
Coroner Charles L. Spain In his office
at the courthouse. This is merely to
gather all the evidence against Car
penter that the prosecution may be ma
terially FASTENED If the fugitive is cap
tured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
NUMBER GATHERED
TOGETHER IN BIRMINGHAM
SINCE BEGINNING OF STATE
CAMPAIGN-JULIAN TELLS OF
PROGRAMME

Candidates for state office made a pill
grimage through birmingham yesterday
to Tuscumbia. There today each will APP
pear before the people who will attend
the fair. and each will be given permits
sion to state his case.
Among those who passed through AMI
spent short while in Birmingham were
John II. Wallace. Jr,, Reuben II. iKolb
and Walter ID. Seed. candidates for gov
ernor George W. Pegram of Faundsdale
and ID. H. Riddle of Talladega. eandi-
dates for attorney general; Charles H..
Greer of Marion, j. IT, Nunnellee of Tus-
caloosa and w. p. Cobb of Tuskegee. can
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09

Commerce and from the Demepolis
Chamber OF Commerce would be present
besides the Birmingham delegation.
These locks are the last steps, it is
said, in the completion OF the water
ways between New Orleans, Mobile and
Tuscaloosa, over which the New Or
leans Alabama Transportation company
will operate steel barges as soon as the
waterway is completed. The waterways
committee is composed OF ]. A. Van
Hoose, chairman, Robert Jemison, Sr.
f. II. Crockard, J. b. Gibson and Z. IL.
Aldrich.
The following new members We're
elected; +. Rush Simpson, j. r. Mudd,
Il. w. Favish, j. G. hughes, Wyatt
Helm and r. s. Cory. The chamber
has taken in a large number of mem
bers this year. 1t Is stated that the
directors have not yet held a meeting
this year but what several applica-
tions for membership were received
and no membership campaign of any
kind has so far been conducted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Indications Are That Cham
Der Will Advocate Nov
ing County Jail
DIR. PARKE APPEARS
FOR LIBRARY BOARD
Assured of Cooperation of Chamber
in Campaign to Raise Money to
Buy New Books for Library.
New Members Elected

Several important matters were acted
upon at the directors meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Three
of the most important questions under
consideration were the agitation 10
move the Jefferson county jail, the
grade crossings separation plans of the
city engineers, and a campaign by the
library board to raise funds for books.
The meeting was called one.
r. w Massey brought up the sub
ject of the county Jail, "Birmingham's
carbuncle,'' and offered a resolution
that the chamber should do everything
in its power to see that the movement
recently started to change the site of
the prison be carried to a successful
conclusion. The matter was discussed
in general way by several directors
and all agreed that the jail should be
moved, that its location in the heart of
the downtown district created a very
distaseful atmosphere in many differ
ent ways.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
yesterday issued from the office OF the
probate Judge:
B. F. Taylor, Birmingham. to Miss Ellen
Thomas.
Evan John Jones, Fairfield, to Miss
Elizabeth A. Thomas.
t. II. Algood, oneonta, to Mrs. Vic
terra Cox
I. N Lawler, Robbins, to Miss Minnie
Yates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Colbert Fair Opens

Tuscumbia, October S.-(Special)-The
Colbert County fair opened this morning
under the most hattering auspices A big
crowd attended. and the attractions were
" ell patronized. The gate receipts will in
all probability exceed those. of any first
day of the fair during the preceding
years The riding of the young ladies
was especially fine. The racing proved
an interesting feature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
HERMIT LEAVES
100000 ESTATE

Decatur. Ill. October S--John Bow
man, aged 60 years. died today at
Stonington, Ill. Though possessing
more than 100000, Bowman lived a
hermit's life for years. He had hobby
for collecting musical instruments and
automobile pieces. His house and gar
age were packed with these articles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Dartmouth Instructor Dead

Lisbon, N. H.. October s.-Charles Fran
els Richardson, aged 81, professor emer-
titus of English at Dartmouth college, died
here today Of pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Discussion on Grade Crossing Plan

Hill Ferguson, chairman of the civic
improvement committee. precipitated
considerable discussion when he offered
a resolution indorsing the grade cross
ing separation plans of the city en-
cheering department. Mr. Ferguson,
l.. Sewer, DR. H. A. Elkorie, r. II Mol
ton, B. f. Moore Sterling Wood and
others spoke on the subject. There was
difference of opinion on the grounds
that the present plans We're tentative
and were liable to be changed In sew
eral instances On motion of Sterling
Wood the report was received and the
committee and the city commissioners
commended for their work in regard 10
the matter. 1t was the sense of the
larger part of the directors that the
grade crossing plans should not be in
dorsed until after they had been made
permanent by the city commission.
The resignation of NJ l.. Miller was
received from his membership in the
Legislative committee, the reason as
81 gned being his candidacy for the Of
fee of United States representative
from the Ninth district President w.
p. G. Harding appointed T. H. Benners
to fill the vacancy.
The letter from the Mississippi VAL
ley Immigration association inviting
delegation from Birmingham to at
tend the meeting of that association to
be held in New ORLEANS was read. Presi-
dent Harding Will name delegation to
represent Birmingham within the next
few days. The purpose of the proposed
meeting in New Orleans is to encourage
foreign immigrants to land at southern
ports and locate on southern territory.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Delegates to Mining Congress

President Harding named the mining
committee of the chamber as delegates
to the American Mining congress in
Philadelphia, October 20 to "a. The COM
mittee Is composed of w. F. Leake,
chairman; Preistly Toulman, J. 3. Nc
CIary, Charles C. Debardeleben and c.
T. Fairbairn.
President Harding also named the
waterways committee as delegates to
conference to be held in Mobile the
first day of the Southern Commercial
congress- October 81, at which a me-
mortal Will be drafted TO be sent to
Congress TO urge early completion of
locks and on the Tomhigbee river
The matter was brought up by a letter
from the Tuscaloosa Board of Trade.
stating that delegation from that
body. from the Mobile Chamber OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-09
Resolution Referred to Committee

Indications are that the chanDer Will
get actively into the plans to move the
jail, which has long been considered
Birmingham's principal eye sore. DR..
w. Fl. Oates, state Inspector has con
demned the Jail and stated that another
story must either be built onto the
present structure else a new jail
built. The movement now being agitated
is to change the location and erect
new Jail. 1t is taken for granted that
if the county officials build another
story on to the present structure that
the location Will not be changed prob
ably for many years to come. The mat
ter was referred to the committee on
city and county affairs, W. M. Bremen
of Mr.. Drennen, chairman; W. II. Ket-
tig, George B. Ward, C. B. Rogers and
DIR. e. p Hogan.
In the absence of President j. w.
Donnelly of the city library board, DR..
T. d. Parke, member of the board, APP
peared before the directors and asked
the Endorsement of the chamber in a
proposed campaign this fall by which
the library board hopes to raise enough
funds to buy many new and badly need
ed books for the city public library
system DR.. Parke placed the PROPOSE
ton before the directors and was as
sured of the active interest of the cham
Der in the undertaking. The matter was
referred to the committee on public
policy, which will make a report at a
future date This committee is COM
posed of John w. Sibley, chairman; Otto
Marx, +. k Campbell, r. s. Munger and
w. M. Cosby.
The daily sentinel., 1913-11-21

with cluny lace and dainty china.
and fed them with "eats" too good
for king. Afterwards Mrs. Leavitt
was showered with some dainty and
pretty things, marvels of lace, hand
work and blue ribbon Mrs. Bird and
Clayton left on the 6 o'clock car and
the rest of the party remained over
night and visited the moving picture
shows.
At the Crystal theater Friday
night. while everyone was watching,
breathless and entranced, the escape
of the menagerie from the wrecked
circus train, funny thing happened.
Just at the point where the huge py-
thons crept under the swinging door
into the barroom of the saloon and
glided and writhed their slippery and
sinister length over the barroom floor
and while the hypnotized audience
writhed and glided with them, lit
tie dog playfully nipped a perfect
lady just above the ankle and the
perfect lady, feeling sure that py-
thon was trying to swallow her, gave
vent to a scream more forceful than
musical and rather jarring to the
nerves of several ladies in her vicin-
ity.
The Last Days of Pompeii at the
Majestic last Tuesday was the most
wonderful and beautiful pho.oplay it
has ever been my good fortune to
witness. The scenery was remark
able and splendid, the actors all look
ed their parts and played them with
remarkable ability. Everything and
Everybody was soul-satisfying with
the one exception, The upper part
of the lovely Ione's arms were too
thick. they looked 'beery." Twas
ever thus. There is always fly in
the ointment.
The daily sentinel., 1913-11-21
Fnuita.News Notes
What the People Are Doing
From Day to Day in the Live
ly Little City of the Lower
Valley.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dawson were looking
after business in the Junction yester-
day.
Mrs. Long, the teacher of the fifth
grade, has been unable to be in school
for several days. on account of ILL
ness. Miss Grace Hunter is substi-
tuting.
Mrs. j. l.. Steele came down from
Grand Junction yesterday for a visit
in Fruita with relatives. She will
remain a week or two.
The district conference of the
Church OF the Brethren of western
Colorado will begin Friday, Novem-
ber 2S. The day will be consumed
in matters pertaining to the church.
The evening will be devoted to a
temperance program. This meeting
will be addressed by the county tenn
perance president. Saturday forenoon
will be taken up With n ministerial
meeting. Saturday afternoon will be
taken up with the Sunday school
and Christian workers meeting, and
Saturday evening will be devoted TO
mission work. A general invitation
is extended to the public.
The w. c. T. U. met at the home
of Mrs. L. b. Stevens yesterday ana
Mrs. Alice Grant of Clifton was
present and gave a report on the
state w. c. T. U., which was much
enjoyed by those in attendance.
Miss Mabel Nearing. who has been
visiting Mrs. T. V. Conway and Miss
Laura Brown of Gypsum. Colo, for
the past two weeks, returned home
yesterday.
Mrs. Conway and Miss Brown are
expected in Fruita next week to
spend Thanksgiving at the home of
Mrs. Conway's mother. Mrs. Doug
las.
John Burroughs left Wednesday
for San Antonio, Tex, where he will
spend the winter.
The Every Wednesday club was
entertained this week by Mrs. Cole
at the home of her sister. Mrs. Geo.
King.
j. p. Kiefer came down from
Grand Junction yesterday He will
remain over today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew Thomas
came in last evening from Telluride
Mrs. Thomas is sister of the late
Steve Nichols.
Mrs. Mcintosh was a visitor last
Sunday at the home of Mrs. Nc
Alpine.
Mrs. l.. b. Stevens was the guest
of Mrs. Putnam on Wednesday.
Mrs. w. G.. Osborn was Grand
Junction visitor Wednesday.
Mrs. Mcintosh and Miss Athena
Bennett are Grand Junction visitors
today.
r. w. Cannon of Chicago and A
3. Bush of Denver, state superintend-
ent of the Sunday school of the Con
gregational church, are attending the
Sunday school institute which is be-
ing held in Fruita The first session
was held yesterday and the last one
will be held this evening at the
church.
Harold Wagner came in from the
Turner ranch "Wednesday and spent
yesterday in Grand Junction on bust
ness.