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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
MAX J. WINKLER is
CITED TO APPEAR
Street Files Contempt Proceedings,
But Winkler Claims They Are
BASED on One-Sided
Investigation"

Following out the recommendations OF
the federal grand jury, former United
States District Attorney Oliver D. Street
made investigation of ALLEGED irregularl-
ties in the filing of the petition OF the
Colorado Loan company, and as a result
filed a bill of complaint In the United
States court against Max j. WinlIler, cit :
Ing him TO show cause why he should not
be held in contempt of court and dis
barred from further practice In the United
States court.
The charges are not based on any ir-
regularities in actual connection with tho
bankrupt case referred to, but as to the
manner In which the case was filed with
the court. Under rule adopted some-
time ago in regard to bankruptcy pro-
eeedines by tho two referees In bank
ruptcy. all the odd numbered cases are
referred to Judge Alex C. Birch and all
the even numbered cases to Judge r.. III.
Dryer. On this rule the charge is based
the complaint alleging that in order to
throw the case to Judge Birch. Mr.. Wink
Ter encouraged a negro named Harris
TO file petition In bankruptcy The
complaint stated that Judge Birch knew
nothing OF the proceedings, as he was
out of town when both petitions were
filed.
Mr.. Winkler denied the charges and
stated they are based on a one-sided in
vestigation. He asks that Judgment be
suspended until the hearing of the ca Sc
against him, which will be In March. and
states that he will be completely exon
Grated. His statement is as follows
"A copy of the information filed by Mr.
street has been served on me. 1t appears
that the conclusions reached by him are
based upon one-sided investigation and
entirely upon circumstantial evidence. I
have had no opportunity to be heard. and
Will not have until hearing is had in
March, at which time 7 will be completely
exonerated. There Is absolutely no foun-
dation In truth or fact for the conclu-
sions stated In the report, which relates
to a question of professional ethics. and
the public is earnestly requested to sus
pend Judgment until I have had a chance
to be heard and all the facts are brought
OUT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
COAL MEN MEET
Frisco Officials and Shippers Discuss
Distribution of Equipment

A meeting of the Coal Operators as
ISOLATION of the Frisco lines was held
in the offices of j. II. Doughty, gen
eral agent, yesterday morning. Frank
Nelson, Jr., president OF the Empire
Coal company, and also president of
this association, presided. The secre-
tary, e. S. Sanford. was at the meet
ing. Knox Konville of the Pratt Con-
solidated was elected treasurer of the
association.
e. D. Levy assistant general man.
ager of the Frisco lines, was present.
The officials discussed distributing
equipment and other details In con-
nection with promoting cordial rela-
tions between the line and the ship
pers. The meeting was said to have
been very enthusiastic and cordial.
Among those who visited the meet
ing, aside from the members. were
b. Stonage assistant general freight
agent of ST. Louis; George +. Mac
gregor, assistant general freight agent
from Memphis: r. Collett, superintend-
ent of the locomotive fuel equipment;
r. e. Trout, chief signal engineer; Eu-
gene McAuliff, general coal agent; Mr.,
Levy, Mr.. Doughty and the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
DIRECTORS HEAR REPORT OF
REGIONAL BANK COMMITTEE

and therefore a very large sum of money
would not be needed for the campaign
If more is needed it will be Immediately
forthcoming.
1t was decided at the meeting that the
Birmingham delegation would leave Br-
mingham Friday night, the 18th, for At
lanta, TO attend the hearing before the
federal reserve board. There was some
discussion as to whether or not II would
not be just as we'll to leave Saturday
morning, but it was pointed out that the
delegation could go over to the Gate City
Friday night and appear before the gov
ernment commission. after having had
time to "size up the situation"
The party will leave Birmingham at
12:15 over the Southern, and Secretary
Radcliffe is now at work getting out re-
turn post cards inviting members of the
Chamber of Commerce to make the trip.
IT is believed that quite a large delega-
tion will go and there will be attached
TO the train special Pullmans for the
Birmingham party.
Tho New orleans party in Birmingham
Thursday received no encouragement
from Birmingham bankers. They pre-
sented their claims in diplomatic man
ner. but the local bankers are all for
Birmingham first, last and all the time
1t seems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
TOCONFER SOON ON
T|DEWATER GRANT
Petition for Franchise Will
Come Up at Special Meet
ing Wednesday

A conference will be held by the
city commissioners upon the Tidewater
franchise within the near future. The
franchise will come up for discussion
at a special meeting of the board
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
Members of the commission decline
to state any position or inclination
they may have on the matter but 1t
is generally believed that the Tidewater
Will secure the franchise as proposed,
with little difficulty. 1t is substantially
the same as the Kelley franchise grant
ed last year, with the exception that
the rate of gross receipts to be paid
the city is slightly lower.
1t Is stated that in the last analysis
the Tidewater is asking for little else
at this time than permission to take
into court with the Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company the
question of the right of another COM
pany to operate cars over the Bir-
mingham Railway. Light and Power
company's tracks.
At any rate the Tidewater will have
four years to fight out this case in
court and build it's railway system, and
there is little doubt but what the COM
missioners believe the company will do
both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
MOVING PICTURES IN
SCHOOLS OF CITY.
Tennyson's Story of "Enoch
Arden" Will Be Shown
at All Schools

As part of the comprehensive exten-
sion courses conducted under the auspices
of the board of education. perhaps the
most interesting and attractive Is the
moving picture exhibit which began this
week and is scheduled to continue for
several weeks. The films used in the pres
ent course consist of three reels. The
first reel is called THE Street Beauti-
full" 1t represents a filthy street in the
slum district of n great city, and its
transformation through the efforts of
poor little crippled boy and his sister.
The work begun by the children eulists
the help of the tenement owner and the
interest of the civic committee. II is a
fruitful theme. full of practical interest
for Birmingham children and grown peo-
pie. too.
The other two reels present Tennysons $
story of "Enoch Arden" Those who see
these vivid pictures of human life can
never forget the story or the pure and
wholesome moral lessons inculcated.
The first of these exhibits was given
at the Central High school Monday aft
ernoon to an audience of more than a
thobSHiiN Nphtb pt'Pit' A'phNoN hiehN ~
was given at the Barker school to an
audience that filled the auditorium. Tues
day night it was witnessed by an audi
ence of about 800 in the auditorium of the
Cunningham school In East Birmingham.
Wednesday night the exhibit was made
at the Barrett school, East Lake. and
Thursday afternoon and evening 1t was
enjoyed by the patrons and pupils of
the Woodlawn schools in the Woodlawn
city hall. The exhibit will be given In
succession at the North Birmingham,
Martin, Ensley High, Pratt Wylam, Fair
view, Elyton, Hemphill, ullman, South
Highlands Lakeview, Avondale and other
schools. Principal j. ID. Williams OF the
Woodlawn school is chairman of the COM
mittee in charge of this course. The
other members of the committee are II.
b. Graves, Roy Dimmitt. Miss Leta kits
and DIR. ]. S. McLester
The Birmingham schools are fortunate
in the possession of a splendid moving
picture equipment, which was purchased
four years ago. and which has been used
ever since for the benefit of the schools
of the greater city. The machine is ope'
ated by W. V. Vines, mechaniclan of the
public schools. These entertainments are
proving very popular. not only with the
school children, but with the parents also
as evidenced by the audiences In attend
ance both afternoons and evenings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
WOULD ABOLISH
FRIDAY MEETING
Commissioner Lanes Reso-
luton to This Effect to Be
Considered Tuesday

City Commissioner A. o. Lane intro
duced resolution yesterday to dis
continue the Friday meeting of the
board of commissioners. 1t was tabled,
to come up Tuesday.
All members of the commission stated
they were In favor of the resolution,
but there are one or two technicalities
to be looked into first. One of these
is the question as to whether or not
the board could legally call a special
meeting between Tuesdays in case of
necessity If they repeal the present
ordinance.
City Attorney Romaine Boyd will
make a full report on the matter. 1t
is probable that the members of the
board will not pass any formal reso-
luton but will simply agree among
themselves to abolish the Friday meet
ing and then when necessity arises
they can hold 1t any time they desire.
The resolution introduced yesterday is
as follows:
BE it resolved, that from and after
this date the board of commissioners
hold no adjourned regular session un-
Less for the consideration and adop-
tion of extraordinary measures requir-
ing action oe the board prior to the
next regular meeting.
Resolved, further, that the presi-
dent of this board be and he is here
by authorized and empowered to ap-
prove all pay rolls and unusual and
extraordinary expenses pending the
next regular meeting of the board, said
approval. to be confirmed by the board
at the next regular session."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
LADIES WILL GIVE
CONFEDERATE BALI
Yancey Chapter to Give At
fair at Southern Club for
the Relief Fund

Yancey chapter. United Daughters o
the confederacy, announces that an old
time Confederate ball will be given a
the Southern club on the night OF Eeb
ruary 90 The ball will be under tbs
chapters auspices and the proceeds vii
go into the relief FUND for needy Confed,
crate veterans. The following announce
ment of the plans is issued:
The William l.. Yancey chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, like many
others OF the Alabama division. does
much charity work among the dependent
Confederate veterans. Each year these
old men grow more feeble and more de-
pendent. The line is thinning fast. THERE
are many reasons why some of them
cannot be in the Soldiers home; the pen-
sion from the state is a mere pittance.
and it is our sacred duty to help thcn.
1t should be our pleasure Indeed we
should be ashamed not to give gladly tol
any cause for the help OF these old gray
warriors who gave their young lives
for their country, and whose misfortunes
since have placed them in positions so
embarrassing and so pitiful. Yancey,
tion of suffering among these Unfortunate
ones this winter, but our relief fund Is
now exhausted. Something must be done.
This chapter also does much toward the.
scholarships and educating worthy de-
scendants of Confederate veterans, thus
building living monuments. We are need
ing funds for this also
THE chapter has decided to have a
beautiful entertainment, an old time Con-
federate ball. The management of the
Southern club have listened to our ap-
peal and have generously permitted us the
use of it's lovely new quarters for this
entertainment, for which courtesy these
gentlemen have the grateful thanks of the
daughters. The early evening will be given
over to a reception and grand march, In
which all veterans, both blue and gray"
and daughters and citizens will nartici-
pate Then the young people Nal trip
the light fantastic toe, showing the beau
tiful old Virginia reel and other square
dances of the olden times. Many beau
tiful historic old gowns of the sixties Will
be worn. and those not desiring to take
part will be comfortably seated to watch
the brilliant scene.
"It has been several years since the
Yancey chapter has come before the Bir-
mingham public. and these daughters be-
speak a generous response to the IN
vitations which will be sent through the
mail
THE price of tickets is unusually small
for such an entertainment, and such
cause, and as the time for prepara-
ton Is so short the daughters earnestly
beg that when these invitations come all
will send an early reply.
Mrs. r. III. Pearson is general chair
man of this entertainment, and IL the
ladies should overlook anyone who would
like to contribute. the same can be sent
her at her residence. 9lS South Twen-
tieth street. and will be much appre-
ciated by the chapter. The ball will be
the night of February 20 at the Southern
club
"W l.. YANCEY CHAPTER. U. u. c"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
WHAT TO EXPECT
OF YOUR LIBRARY
By CARL MILAN
birmingham Public Libral

director Hirminghnm Public Library
People are beginning to realize that the
city is the most important unit In Amer
lean government. and, as result. are
beginning to read about and discuss the
problems of city government more than
they have ever done In the past Fortu-
nately there is much literature available
on this subject, In book form. in tho
magazines and in pamphlets.
The public library that Is doing Its duty
will have such material 1t will secure
the magazines that deal with city prob
lens and will buy the best books as they
are issued
Aside from this. more or less general
reference work on special subject, how
ever, there is a highly specialized field
of service for the active library, known
as municipal reference work. munici-
pal reference department is department.
organized especially to render service 10
city officials. It's business Is TO collect
and arrange for Immediate use DOORS,
parts of books. pamphlets. articles, clip
pings ordinances reports and personal
letters on subjects of interest to city offl-
cials Such a department to be successful
must have at its head a man who Is pri-
marily 81 research student OF political
science and municipal government ana
only incidentally a librarian He must
keep in touch with the eitys auairs ana
with municipal affairs generally. so tfes
he will be able to anticipate legislation
and Investigation. and have on hand
when wanted, in the most condensed form
possible the latest facts and figures ana
legislation about gas rates. street rail-
way franchises. track elevation, etc.
Several progressive cities have depart
ments of this sort. They are simply
common sense way of helping city 70
avoid mistakes that other cities nave
made. and to profit by the successful ex-
periments of other cities. They are an
investment that usually brings iarse re-
turns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
VOTE |SLARGE At
ANNUAL ELECTION
OF CIVIC CHAMBER
Committee Choice Is Rati-
fied-Annual Meeting Is
Postponed From Next
Friday Until Feb. 20

AT O'Clock yesterday afternoon the di-
roctors of the ChamLer or Commerce met
and foramly ratified the election of the
ticket chosen by the nominating commit
tee some two weeks ago. The directors
were called together by Acting President
Oscar c. Turner, who presided.
Notwithstanding the incement weather
of yesterday the voting at the Chamber
of Commerce offices was consiedred un-
usually good. There being only one ticket
in the field. the interest in the election
was thought to have been at the very
minimum but the members OF the or
ganzation turned out large delega-
tion to vote
AT the directors meeting it was decided
to postpone the holding of the annual
meeting until February 20, because of the
fact that the usual time for holding this
meeting would conflict with the cham
ber's fight for a regional bank The con-
stitution and bylaws of the chamber pro-
vide that the annual meeting shall be
held one week after the annual election.
but the directors have authority to change
the date by a majority vote.
The newly elected officers will, there
fore, be installed on the night of the 10th.
Pascha G. Shook succeeds w p. G. Hard
ing as president. The other officers elect
ed yesterday were: j. D. Moore first
vice president; !. Frank Rushton, second
vice president; directors, Oscar c. Turner
Crawford johnson, l.. Sewer, NJ p. North
ington Solon Jacobs, Colman Blach; trus-
tees, Col. Tom o. Smith, Webb w. Craw-
ford and E. f. Enslen. The election Of
ficers were A. M. Taylor, chairman; r. j.
Mcclure and James T. Dunlap. clerks
The directors of the Chamber of Com
merce are elected for two years as are
also the trustees. There are six trustees
three retiring each year. There are II
directors, six retiring each year, and in
addition all living expire sidents of the
chamber automatically become directors
and all chairmen of standing committees,
to be appointed by President-elect Shook
are directors.
The trustees who will serve for another
year with the newly elected officers are
F. M. Jackson A. II. Ford and W. p. G.
Harding. The directors who have yet an
other year to serve are: w. n. Malone,
G. b. Mccormack j. B. Gibson, j. d.
Moore, John T. Yeatman and George T.
Stafford.
After ratifying the election the directors
took up the matter Of sending a delegate
from Birmingham to the annual conven-
ton of the United States Chamber of
Commerce, which is TO be held in Wash
ington, d. c., February II, II and 10. After
some discussion it was decided to send
John w. Sibley, vino is national coun-
cillor of the national chamber
On Tuesday, February 10, there will be
meeting of the national councillors
and Mr.. Sibley will be at this meeting
He will represent the Birmingham Cham
Der of Commerce at the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
PRISONER RODS
SUMTER COUNTY
IA|LER OF KEYS
Julian b. Ennis Tells of Bold
Dash for Liberty
Made by Alleged
RObber

Julian B. Ennis of Sum- ter county
was a visitor to the city yesterday to
buy several hundred head of cattle in
this district lie spoke glowingly of
the future of this state in growing
beef, saying that the time was fast
approaching when Alabama would be
noted for the production of we'll fed
cattle. Mr. Ennis, however. related a
most Interesting narrative about his
home town of Livingston.
You know, we have couple of
men-J. W. Sheffield and John Huff
in Jail, charged with burglarizng the
postoffiee at Cuba" he said. "rhey arc
residents of our county and were ar
rested a short time back. When the
jailer entered the cell yesterday morn
ing "wednesday to feed the prisoners
Sheffield showed a dirk into his face
and then proceeded to relieve the taller
of all keys and pistols. He invited his
pal to walk out but the other man
declined with thanks and informed the
defenseless 1ailer that he need not
worry about Huff but that he would
be there until the cows came home
sheffield. with all dignity, walked
out of our new prison and calmly pro-
eeeded down our main street. The jailer
in the meantime raised such a terrible
cutery that Sheffield decided to run.
Everyone in the city then proceeded to
chase Mr.. Sheffield. He deliberately
halted In the middle of our principal
boulevard and fired two shots from
the jailer's weapon at one of our mer-
chants. NJ. e. Mcconnell. l had up to
this time held away from the chase,
for which discretion | was very thank
full when the shooting started.
Finally Sheffield was chased to the
rivers brink and, gazing into the cold
limid water. he decided to return to
iatl and call his desperate attempt a
tie. He threw the pistol into the river
ana surrendered. The name of the river
is Sucannoehee. which some of our cit
liens afterward suggested caused the
fleeing man to halt at its brink. The
affair created intense excitement in
our city.
Sumter county is growing daily Mr..
Underwood will carry the county, / be-
licVe."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
JACKSON LEAVES
FRISCO; ACT|0N|S
A BIG SURPRISE
Doughty Will Act as Super
intendent of Southeastern
Division Until Success
sOr Is Named

The resignation of J. fl. Jackson as
superintendent of this, the southeastern,
division of the Frisco lines, was an
nounced yesterday from the executive
offices. 1t was added that until a sue
cessor to Mr.. Jackson has been selected
by the operating officials the duties
would be discharged by ]. II. Doughty
general agent for the executive depart
ment. who is also general manager of
the Birmingham Belt railroad The
resignation of Superintendent Jackson
was a great surprise to railroad men,
as not the slightest intimation had been
given even to the divisional officials
that the superintendent was contem-
plating resigning
1t was explained at the offices that
Mr.. JaesssoIf- intends to go west on ac-
count of the continued illness of mis-
daughter, and also of the indisposition
of Mrs. Jackson. While Mrs jackson
has not been seriously i'll, Miss jack
son, who for some weeks prior 10 the
Christmas holidays, was a resident of
Denver for her health
The executive officers here and e. D.
Levy, : assistant general manager of
the lines, spoke with the utmost feel
Ing and regret of Mr.. Jackson's determ-
nation to leave the Frisco 1t was
stated by Mr.. Doughty that the officers
selt that one of its most capable Of
metals was leaving. 1t was understood
yesterday that the resignation Of Mr..
jackson will become effective Febru-
airy 10 However, he will leave here to-
morrow morning for the west TO fac-
A Frisco private car will be placed at
MS disposal for the trip west Mr. Jack
son Will return to this city within a
few days and close up his business
prior to departing permanently for the
west
Mr.. jackson succeeded Superintend-
ent }. L. Lorton of the southeastern
division with the title of assistant SUI
perlntedent. When Mr.. Lorton failed
TO return here on account of his health
Mr. jackson was made superintendent
lie came to this city from the Red
River division, and has handled the
local division very satisfactorily Mr.
jackson. while here, was unusually re-
tiring except to business associates, and
he is not as widely known as other
Frisco men.
As to the assumption of the SUPER
1ntendents duties by Mr. Doughty gem
eral agent of the executive department,
this stateemnt was made by e. D..
Levy, assistant general manager:
1t should not be understood that Mr.
doughty ceases to be general agent of
the executive department or as general
manager of the Belt, as such is NOT
the case. He is well qualified to be-
come head of this division and we nave
requested Mr. Doughty to take over the
work of Mr.. Jackson until we can locate
tne best man for the post in Birming-
NAM me resignation of Mr.. Jackson
was sudden and surprising, hence our
confusion about his successor. Another
superintendent for this division will be
appointed soon and will take the posi-
tion, thus relieving Mr.. Doughty of the
increased work Until that time Mr..
Doughty will have the additional title
and duties of acting superintendent