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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
NEGRO WOMEN IN THE COUNTY JAIL MUST BE GIVEN RELIEF
 SAYS PRISON INSPECTOR
Finds Sixty Lodged Where There Are Accommodations for Forty-Plans for New Jail or Addition Not Completed
 Owing to Illness of Wheeock

On account of illness of Harry B. Wheelock, the county architect, the plans being drawn by MT. wheelock for the new county jail or an addition to the present jail, have not been completed. This was ascertained yesterday by pr. W. M. Oates, state prison inspector, who came here to keep In touch with the plans for bet tering the local county prison conditions and to look into some complaints re- ceived from prisoners.
 Dr. oates, in addition to looking over the plans as they have progressed throughout the work of assistants to Mir, Wheelock, inspected the jail with Sheriff Walter K. MeAdory. pr. Oates said tha. he did not have anything to say at this time in connection with the plans he has in mind to remove the "carbuncle' from 1'wenty-hrst street. It is posshole that Dr. Oates will not look with favor upon plans for an addition to the jail and will take tEe position that any addition is merely a temporary relief which will not serve the purposes of those interested fin be,tering the condition of prisoners.
 Dr. Oates in the situation that has arisen here, wherein the board of revenue Is inclined to add to the jail, has one power which, it is believed has not been called to the attention of the county officials. After the plans for an addi- tion are drawn Dr. Oates can insist that a sufficient amount of iand be secured for recreation and eXsrc,se for the prisoners
 in addition to sufficient amount Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16

space to furnish fresh air ana sunshine. Dr. Oates, it is stated. will insist npog that point and as it will be impossible for the county to acquire any additional grounds on Twenty first street, i- IS be- lieved that the plans for an addition will ot be approved by the state prison in- speclcI.
 He did not take up this situation yes 'erday, as 1t is planned to ailas NIT. Wneelock, architect for the board 5f rev cnue plenty of time to work piars for an adcition and at the same time plans for new jail to be erected elsewhere.
 Dr. Gates returr.ed to Montgomery y, S. terday afternoon.
 After inspecting the jail Dr. Date stated that the negro women's ward was badly overcrowded and that unless pro visions were made to relieve the situation he would order the women charged with felonies to be removed to Wetumpka until more accommodations wee province. A. present there are 60 negro women confined in the jail Dr. Oates states that the present Accommodations are barely suffi- cient for 40, and that unless changes are made he will order all over this number to be transferred to the state prison.
 He examined til, food supplied and found it well cooked and wholesome He st.tes that there W Ire less white persons in the jail now than at any time for r;s nv years past. At present there are 3oG persons in the county l-i; IT this lumber there are whlte women, 4 white mo. 196 negro men, and co nngrc women 1.a condemned the basement of the negro sec ion of the jail. which Is crowded al- mo ss to suffocatios with negroes charged with petty offences of which shooting ''craps'' Is in the majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16

a final Judgment should be entered for the water company in the rate litigation pending in the United States court
 Tn the rate litigation an exhaustive opinion has already been rendered in favor of the water company by district Judge William I. Grubb. This opinion has been unanimously affirmed by the cult court of appeals. It would take sev- eral years for the city on appeal to se- cur an opinion from the supreme court of the United States and in view of the decisions of the Alabama supreme court. of the United States district court, and of the United States circuit court of ap- peals, and in view of the decisions of the supreme court of the United States in similar cases, the chances of the city's procuring from the supreme court If the United States a decision reversing the decree of Judge Grubb would seem to be exceedingly remote. In the quo warran- to suit judgment has been entered for tine company by the Hon. E. c. Crow. That judgment, in the opinion of the at torneys of the water company, is in full accord with the decisions heretofore rem dered by the state supreme court and is the only judgment which Judge Crow could have rendered under the evidence ir the case. The validity of tn, water panys contract and charges appear
  the decisions of the state and federal courts.
 While the city mas the right to appeal froT these decisions. the water company entertains no apprehension as to the re- suits of such appeals. If the watsr com pany were disposed to pursue what have been referred to as Shylockian methods 1t night, in view of the decisions of the cours. announce that it would stand rpon the letter of it's cont acts. Pro- foundly anxious, however, to earn and deserve the good will of the people of Br- mingham, the water company is willing, notwithstanding the decisions in it's favor, to make more libera. proposition than it made before these decisions were rendered.
 From the news contained in the columns of the morning paper it appears that the city con, mission has already decided to reject the proposition of the water com pany verbally made to 1t yesterday and formally stated above. As the commission understands this will end all negotiations for settlement of the pending contro- yersy. It will mean the prosecution in the appellate courts of the litigation here tofcre instituted The water company trusts that 1t will not appear presump- tuous when 1t expresses the Belief that If the pending litigation is to continue, 1t Is to the interest of the community as well as of the water company trat this litigation should be conducted in broad Eaused and dignified manner end without unnecessary bitterness or animosisy. Very respectfully,
 THE BIRMINGHAM wATERwcRKs
 COMPANY.
 ''By A. M. LYNN. President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
DANSANT TONIGHT
 AT THE PRESS CLUB
Thursday Evening Affairs Are Prov ing Very Popular With Members
 and Lady Guests i.

The presence of practically all of the visiting schoolboys and girls in ad- dition to some visitors expected today and the usual large number of club members. the dansant at the Newspaper club tonight is expected to be unusually well attended and attractive. The ini- tiation of the weekly dansants at the Press club, in which great interest has been manifested by the dancing set and the various club members. has been one of the most apreciated summer inno- vations. The attendance at the last three dansants has been exceedingly gratifying to those of the club who ar ranged the affairs for the members and their lady guests only
 Secretary Dameron said last night that for the dansant tonight there had been reserved quite a number of ta- bles. The high altitude of the Press club dining room the breezes that sweep constantly through the club, the won derful views that are obtained from the promenade and the general beautiful surroundings Ire features added to the dansants tha have proven captivating to the members of the club and their friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
PICNIC PARTY IS
 FIRED ON BY NEGRO Race Riot Is Narrowly Averted Near ChiIders-
 burg Tuesday

Childersburg, July 15-t Special )--W hile party of young people were out hay ricing last night they were attacked by a negro with a shotgun The young men attempted to take the gun from the ne- gro, whereupon the black opened fire and seriously wounded Chancellor Finn, a member of the party. in the hip and los.
 The party returned to childersburg and a posse was immediately formed. which went to the scene of the shooting to arr rest the negro, but upon arrival were att tackled by 8 band of negroes who were barIicaded In house. In the general shooting which followed a peddler was seriously wounded in the left arm and F. O. Huston, Frank James, Jewel Tate and Terrell Hobbs all received slight gunshot wounds Mark Lewis. colored, was fatal ly shot and a son of Mark Lewis was shot in the fece.
 Sheriff Cornett and deputies were rushed to the scene at once and arrested Mark Lewis and carried him to jail at Talla- dega. They are now fin pursuit of the other negroes who made their escape. A race riot was narrowly averted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
CJJBAN IRON BROKER
 VISITING BIRMINGHAM
buesada Guest of Hammond and Byrd \ at Newspaper Club-Inspects J BOyles Plant

L. Quesada of Havana. Cuba, prom fhent iron broker, was here yesterday. He is in Birmingham to confer with local brokers relative to the business outlook and will probably make some connection for the sale of local products other than those already handled by his firm in Havana
 WMr. Quesada was the guest at the Newspaper club yesterday of Horace Hammond, William Byrd and Morris w Bush of Hammond Byrd & Co The visitor was very greatly pleased with the club and complimented the men who are members thereof. He said that few cities could boast of more attractive and ele- gant retreat.
 Mir Quesada had a few compliments to pay the Tutwiler, saying that it was ftunquestionably one of the most attrac- \ tive hotels in the country He will be lhere several days. The afternoon of yes- }terday was spent in inspecting the plant of the National Cast Iron Foundry com pany at Boyles. for which Hammond, Byrd & Co. have the exclusive selling rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
ALIENS RAISES BEING CUT DOWN Reduces Proposed Tax As. sessment From S52,000
 to $6000

A reduction of proposed raise of f52.0o0 to $6000 was the features of the hearing of the property tax raises before the board of revenue yester- . day. The property involved was the es- 'tate of the late Mai r. H. Anderson, with Mrs. Lucy " Anderson and F. Y. Anderson, executors, as contestants. Capt. ]. V. Allen had proposed raise of the property assessment of $52,000 which was resisted by the executors. Attorneys |. B. Smyer and B. A. Thomp- son represented the contestants. and after hearing the arguments of Capt. Allen and the contestants the board voted to raise the assessment $6000.
 There were only three cases tried before the board yesterday and in each board, but at a much less increase than ,that proposed by the back tax com missioner. The cases settled by the board were the Anderson case, stated above, and II. L. Rains, who was raised $10,40 and G. w. Bains, who was riaised s200. Other settlements were As follows:
 Raises by board: H. l.. Rains, $10. 400; G. w. Bains. s200; Mrs. Lucy w. and F. Y. Anderson, s6000.
 Settled by agreement Joe Bailey, agent, s2000; Sallie M Bailey. $500; Tom Baine $500; Bain Insurance com pany. $100; George o. Baker, estate of, s200; B. J. Baldwin, 5000; J. F. Bald win, $500; s. Batson, $500; Mrs. G. G. Barclay, $190; J. H. Barker, $500; s. T. Barrett, $200; ]. H. Barron, $750; Mrs. c. R. Batchelor, $250; K. M. and G. B. , Bates estate. $11,000; II. T. Patterson, i, $4000; George Bower, $200; R. H. Baugh $4000, R. H. Baugh. administra- tor. $500; total raises, S43590 Thirty eases went by dpfalIlt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
VETERANS PASSING
 AWAY IN CALHOUN
Attendance at Reunion Each Year Particularly Noticeable-Veterans
 Meet August 5-6

Anniston, July 15.-(SpeciaI lover l50 veterans have died. according to B. lG. Mcclellan, secretary of Camp Will liam H. Forney, since it's organlza- ton in 1897 and while the attendance at the annual meeting this year will not be so large as it has been in past years the interest Is none the less lacking.
 Secretary Mcclellan says there has been some misunderstanding as to the date of the reunion this year. which will be on Wednesday and Thursday, August and 6. Much interest at taches to the election of officers H. l.. Stevenson is now commandant for the second time. Col. John H. Cald- well was the first commandant fol- lowing whom Colonel Stevenson, A r.. Cross and N. ]. Stevens were elected to the honor. Mir. Mcclellan has re- corded every minute since the first meeting of the northeast Alabama as- sociation at Shencks Springs.
 Following the fusion of the Taft and Roosevelt factions of the republican party in Calhoun county there has been considerable activity among the fol-
 
 There has been some talk of an in- dependent candidate for mayor of An niston and independent candidates for council, in addition to ]. A. Burgess. who is opposing Mayor Wikle. It Is also rumored that the republicans will put out a county ticket.
 II. F. Williamson. manager of the plant of the American Net and Irvine company, Is now at the head of the Calhoun organization. c. E. Wells, a we'll known business man, is secretary of the executive committee.
 A full delegation has been selected to represent the Calhoun organization at the state meeting to be held in Br- mingham on July 22. The delegates are c. R. Barker. H. F. Williamson, w. w. Battle Norris Woodruff c. B. Wells. J. D. Jones. C. N. Thompson, A. R. Noble J. D. Price. I. D. Cole. A. N. Ar mold and N k. Turner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
BROOKINS INQUEST
 AGAIN CONTINUED
Verdict Expected to Be Returned To- morrow Afternoon-TO Take Up
 H0ulihan Assassination Next

The inquest of the Joseph w. Brookins murder was again continued yesterday afternoon to tomorrow afternoon, after hearing few witnesses. As all the >s~i- dence submitted thus far has been purely of a circumstantial nature. the jury Is inclined to hear all the testimony possible regarding the killing of the young mo- torman on the night of June 10 at East Birmingham. It is, however, predicted that verdict in the case will be rendered tomorrow afternoon.
 Immediately following the conclusion of the Brookins inquest Coroner Spain will take up the Houlihan assassination.
 The coroner has at present over score of murders to investigate but he is de- termined to take up the Brookins. Houli- han and Davidson assassinations fin the order named. The four killings of last Sunday have not as yet received even a preliminary survey by the coroner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
News of Ensley

Frank Stephens and Jim Clark. negroes, were almost instantly killed yesterday afternoon while working in No. mines of the Tennessee company, located near Vivian. The accident happened about 3:30 O clock yesterday afternoon in one Of the rooms in the mines. The two negroes were pulling pillars and just as they re- moved large pillar several tons of coal fell and buried them. A number of the miners who were working near rushed to the rescue of the two men, but 1t was sometime before the bodies were un- earthed, and when found both were dead.
 Yesterday afternoon about o'clock while working in No. mines of the Ten Brown, a white man, was painfully in- jured when several large rocks fell on his right leg. Brown was working in one of the rooms with helper and just as they removed large rock number of othess fell and struck him on the leg be- fore he could escape. He was carried to his home in Edgewater and was reported to be resting well.
 The Rev. s. P. Speile. pastor of the First Christian church of this city, will leave this morning on his vaction. He will visit relatives in North Carolina and will be gone until about August l. The regular services of the church will be carried out and the pulpit will be filled by visiting deacons
 Funeral services over the remains of G. B. Nagel, who died Tuesday morning, were held yesterday afternoon from the private parlor of Echols and Angwin. lnterment followed at the Oakland cem- etery The services at the grave was conducted by the members of the Ensley lodge, No. 1150, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a member.
 The members of the Philathea class of the Hunter Street Baptist church will be entertained this evening at a watermelon cutting to be given at the home of Mrs. c. B. McLemore at 420 Ann street. The entertainment is given for the benefit of the class. The public is cordially invited to attend.
 The members of the Thursday After noon Forty-two club will be entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs N. B. Gay, on Avenue E.
 The Ensley Highland Bridge club will
  c. Mathis, at her home at Palmer Ter race. All members are invited to be pres ent.
 The regular meeting of the Ensley Ma sonic lodge. No. 660. will be held tonight in the hall on Avenue E at 730 o'clock Besides the regular routine business sev- eral matters of importance will be brought before the lodge. All qualified members are requested to be present.
 The Ladies of the Fairview Presbyterian church will give an ice cream supper next Monday evening for the benefit of the church. The affair will be given in the basement of the church. The public is invited to attend.
 Mrs. D. F. Faircloth Is improving at her home at Hill Top
 A. C. Davis. Jr., is visiting friends and relatives in Russellville.
 I. P. Guy is very i'll at his home on Avenue.
 R. w. Russell returned last night after visiting his former home in Knoxville.
 Dr. w. D. Fonville is ill at his home on Avenue E.
 Miss May Watson of Fairview is visit- ing relatives Tn Chicago and Michigan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
WOMAN THROWS SELF
 IN FRONT OF TRAIN
Old Negro Supposed to Have Com mitted Suicide by Stepping Be-
 fore Engine Near Selma

Selma. July 15.-(Special.)-An old ne- gro woman is supposed to have committed suicide this morning by stepping on the track in front of the engine of the pas sengcr train from Suggsville.
 As the train was passing Lake Lanier, flag station. nine miles west of Selma, the woman stepped from behind some bushes upon the track in front of the engine. The body was brought to Selma and turned over by the railroad to negro benevolent society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
Mobile and Ohio to
 Build Bridge at Cairo

Mobile, July 13.-President R. " Tay- Tor of the Mobile and Ohio railroad. here today that s5,0oo,ooo has been set aside for the construction of a new bridge over the Ohio river at Cairo Il1 The Mobile and Ohio now uses the Illinois Central bridge at that end. He stated further that $1,221. 1000 would be spent by the Mobile and Ohio for new equipment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
LowNDEs COUNTY SELLS BONDS
S153,000 Road Bonds Bought by Stein- ers-Mafket Is Active

Lowndes county sold this week s153.- 900 of road bonds to Steiner Brothers. They bear per cent interest and run 30 years.
 Leo K. Steiner. head of the Brmlng- ham branch of Steiner Brothers said yesterday that the bond market contin- ued very active. He said there was brisk demand for county and muni- cipa1 Issues and that he had bought within the past three months above S500,0 of bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 $23Oo-L F. Yerby to ]. M. Yielding, part of lot 9, block Al, survey of North Bir- mingham Land compapy's addition No. ?, called Park Place.
 s5o0o-J. M. Gibson to Jefferson County Savings bank, lot 3, n block S9s Hanover Place.
 $5500-Lizzie L. Dozier to A. P. Tyson, lot IA in block 162, city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
RESINOL HEALS
 TORTURED SKIN.
stop. Itching and Burning Instantly

stops itching auu burnfnX InstaAtly
 There is immediate relief for skins itching burning and disfigured by eczema. ringworm. or other torment ing skin trouble. In warm bath with Resinol Soap and a simple application or Resinol Ointment. The soothing. healing Resinol balsams sink right into the skin, stop itching instantly. and soon clear away all traces of eruption. even in severe and stubborn cases where other treatments have had no effect After that the regular use of Resinol soapis Is usually enough to keep the skin cle9r and healthy.
 Hesinol Ointment t50c and S1.00) and Resinol Soap (25c.), are also speed- ily effective for pimples. blackheads. dandruff, sores and many forms of piles Prescribed by doctors for the past nine- teen years. and sold by all druggists For trial free. write to Dept. l-R Resinol Baltimore. Md
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
East Lake Gave $125O

In the report of subscriptions to the university fund by districts in Tues day mornings Herald. credit was given to Irondale for subscription of $125O. This should have gone to East Lake. Chapelle Cory reporting the amount for his district. There was no Deport from Irondale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
Rotary Club Meets Tonight

The members of the Rotary club at 6:30 o'clock this evening will have a Dutch treat' supper at Rotary hall. and then proceed to their regular monthly business routine. The regular weekly luncheon was dispensed with this week, because of the business meeting tonight, and President shelby of the club urges that every member be presnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
PERSONAL

T. D. Howard. manager of the Mis- souri State Life Insurance company has just returned from To-day fish ing and vacation trip at Golden Fish ing is fine sport. says Mir Howard and had a great times'
 Mrs. Howard and family will remain at Coden through the hot weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
BtRGER PICNIC TODAY Store Will Be Closed All Day While Employees Enjoy Themselves

The annual picnic given by the Burger Dry Goods company to the employees will take place today at West Lake.
 The Burger store will be closed all day and every member of the store family vtll spend the day in frolie and fun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-16
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the pro bate judge:
 J. C shaw. Jonesboro, to Miss Mamie A. Bell.
 w. R. Brown. Birmingham. to Miss Mayme Louise Collins.