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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
W|NKlER CONTEMPT
 CASE IS POSTPONED
To Be Heard Saturday Files Answer Denying
 Every Allegation

1 Answer to the averments of the in- 1 formation upon which contempt pro- lceedlngs were instituted in the federal
 court were filed yesterday morning by
 Max winkler in which he specifically
 denies every statement or conclusion in
 the bill. The case came up yesterday
 morning, the first day of tho March term of the United States court. Judge w I. Grubb presiding. Robert N. Bell United States attorney for the northern
 district of Alabama, made his first ap-
 pearance in that capacity and argued
 for the case to be passed until later
 day, and it went over until Saturday, March r
 Judge c. C. Nesmith and Walker
 Percy are attorneys for the defendant;
 Judge Bell and his assistant, C. E,
 kennemer. are representing the prose
 cutlon. Mir Winkler is charged with having filed moot case in bank
 ruptcy in order to throw another and
 more lucrative case on another ref
 eree's docket. He was cited to appear
 and show cause why he should not be I held in contempt of court and barred | from practice.
 l When the case was called Mr. Percy and Judge Nesmith, who appeared for MT Winkler. stated that they were ready and that an, answer completely
 denying all of the averments of the
 information had been filed and insist
 ed on an immediate hearing. 1 The district attorney asked that the
 hearing be postponed on account of 1 the fact that he had not had suffi-
 cient opportunity to go over the an swer.
 Mr Percy then stated to the court
 that there was no necessity for any
 delay for that reason or for any oth- i, CT reason: that Mir. Winkler did not I desire and did not intend to file any pleadings or depend on or raise any 1 technicality of any kind or character l and that he was willing and ready for the most thorough investigation to be ! made and was absolutely satisfied of his complete exoneration. Mr. Percy l then stated that he himself had in- yestigated the matter thoroughly and | assured the court that there was ab solutely no foundation for the charges | or conclusions stated in the information | filed by the strict attorney, and that l the entire matter could be disposed of WlLfllu not more tnan two hours tune and that in justice to MT. Winkler the
 case should be heard at once; that all | of the witnesses who have been sum l moned were witnesses subpoenaed by the district attorney and were present. Mr. WinlSler would not introduce any ! witnesses and insisted on the matter being heard at once.
 1 Judge Grubb stated that he was will I ing to take up the matter immediate | ly provided the district attorney was willing to do so, and if the district attorney were not willing, the matter
 would be postponed until Saturday. March T.
 District Attorney Bell then stated
 that he was not ready and asked tha t the hearing be postponed until that | time.
 | The answer filed under oath em- phatically and specifically denies each and every allegation of the informa- , ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
FORMAL STATEMENT OF
 PRESIDENT HARRISON

Southern Railway company will proceed immediately, at an csti- mated cost of about $750,000 to construct a modern classification yard and engine terminal on the North Birmingham property ac- quired for that purpose some years ago.
 Upon the completion of this work, 1t is planned to begin the construction on the same property of the first unit of a large engine and car repair shop, so arranged that it can be extended from time to time in the future, as business requires. The first appropriation for this shop will be $750,000, mak- ing an aggregate expenditure for , shop and yard facilities in the Bir- mingham district, now in contem- plation, of S1,500,00 1t is believed that these new facilities will great ly increase the power of Southerr Railway company to afford prompt and efficient transportation service to the growing traffic of the entire Birmingham district.
 ''It is our purpose to designate these new facilities as the Finley Shop and Yard, as memorial to the late President Finley'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
RUMOR IS DENIED
 BY COMMISSIONERS

It was rumored yesterday that the ap- polntmerr of permanent police chief would be made by the city commissions CTS today, an6 that it would probably be Maj. l.. $. Dorrance. Members of the commission denied the report
 As far as the commissioners will state publicly. there has been no change in the police situation within the past week or two. There is little importance to come up at the regular meeting of the commission today and therefore the ap- polntment of chief would not occasion surprise in some circles.
 About the only thing out of the usual routine scheduled last night Is the adver- Using ordinance of the Birmingham Ad club This ordinance was filed with the commissioners a week or two ago and q committee from the Adj club will appear today in its behalf. 1t probably will be adopted unanimously.
 The same ordinance is in effect in other cities, IL is said. and is very effective in eliminating the evil of fake advertis- ing schemes and advertising tricks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03

pressed by the president of the Southern yesterday at'the press club. He said that he did not see any reason to feel appre- hensive about the future. He said that the business situation was gratifying and that the business world was in absolutely no position to discount the future. The fact that his company was willing to spend this money here was spoken of by MT. Harrison in that respect
 ''I feel fine to the future,' he said. Business is good and growing every day. 1 feel that the business men of the south have every reason to believe that their interests will be carefully taken care of by the legislators. The money situa- tion is better and growing brighter rap idly. No, l feel very sangune over the situation.
 I want to congratulate Birmingham on the press club. It is one of the most beautiful places l have ever visited. The dining room, l think, is really the most beautiful that I have ever seen created for such purpose"
 Mir. Harrison was taken to the press club by l.. Sevier, general agent, and was an interested observer of the city of Dir mingham from the observation platform. He was amazed over the general vastness of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Will be Erected on Company's Prop erty at North Birmingham and
 Ndn1ed in Honor of Finley
ANNOUNCEMENT A
 IS MADE BY HARRISON
Reads Statement During Speech at Southern Club Banquet Work Will Begin Immediately Announcement Causes Much Enthusasm-A Alabama Great Southern Shops Will Not Be Included in the North
 Birmingham Plant

At initial cost of S1500000 the Southern railway will start construction immediately yards and terminals North
 Birmingham, and engine shops and repair yards Announce men to this effect made last night by Fairfax Harison president of the Southern Railway company who guest of the Chamber of Commerce al banquet attended by 5O prom nent of this city.
 The announcement of Mr. Harrison, which expected and which referred to yesterday morning. created great enthusiasm He merely read statement incident of his classification yards and terminal facilities to $750000 which would begin immediately He added that work the engine shops the first unit of which will cost $750000 would also be begun This makes total of 000 which the South feels the conditions spending at this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 William R. Kelley, Birmingham, to Miss Dottie Lena Womple.
 Claud K. Edison. Atlanta, to Mrs. Lil- Ian Baker.
 Robert Smallwood, Wylam, to Mrs Clara snyder.
 A. J. Robins. Birmingham. to Miss Grace Short.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Hillman Released on Bond

James H. Hfllman, who was released on $500 bond about an hour after the shooting, went away with his brother, Gentry Hillman, and disappeared. At the Hillman residence, at 2917 Juniper avenue. it was stated last night to a reporter that MT. Hillman was not in the city and that Mrs. Hillman had retired and could not see anyone.
 w. A. Watts, the victim, Is well known. He is about 30 years of age and resides with his wife in the Cul- lom flats. He is brother of United States Commissioner R. B. Watts and has many influential friends in the Birmingham district.
 James IT, Hillman is an older man than Watts. He is married and has a handsome residence at 2917 Juniper avenue.
 The shooting of Watts by Hillman yesterday morning created a great deal of comment on the streets as both men are socially prominent and well known in the business world. No cause could be assigned for the tragedy as it was generally understood by all who knew Watts and Hillman that they were the best of friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Cold Injures Fruit

Mountain Creek. March 2.-tSpecialJ The cold weather of Sunday night has in- jured fruit in Coosa. Chiffon, Autauga and ielmore counties Late fruit trees not in bloom are not injured, while those ,in bloom here suffered very much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
PROPERTY ACQUIRED
 SEVERAL YEARS AGO

The Southern railway acquired the property at North Birmingham for ter- minal facilities several years ago. There has been some encouragement there, but nothing of a very extensive nature has been undertaken. In local railroad cir cles it has been understood for sometime that the shops of the Southern would eventually be, erected there The land consists of 112 acres and extends from Norths Birmingham to Thomas. It does not touch the terminals of the Illinois Central and the Frisco lines, but to all practical purposes the two will mean a continuous railway terminal.
 It is stated that about one year will be required in the construction of the ter minals and the shops and that at the end of that time the Southern opera tions in the city will be removed to North Bir- mingham It was suggested that as the Southern railway owns the Alabama Great Southern that the shops of the lat ter company would be incorporated in this improvement, thereby arranging for the opening of Twenty-seventh street for traffic by means of a vaduct.
 However, l.. Sevier, general agent for the executive department last night when asked said that the Alabama Great Southern shops would positively not be- come a part of the Southern railway op- erations at North Birmingham. This an swer will be gratifying to great many kere for the reason that it implies that the Alabama Great Southern will of its own accord build new shops at some other location. as the present shops are badly crowded and in the near future different arrangements must he made to take care of the operations there. In connection with the Alabama Great Southern it is announced that the property to the real of the Munger home has been held foi shop purposes of the Alabama Greal Southerns but that idea has been giveI up and the land is for sale The Alabama Great Southern will seek a different Ioea- tion, it is believed.
 HARRISON OPTIMISTIC
 OVER SITUATION
 The announcement of MT. Harrison tha his company is willing at this particular season to spend S1,50.000 is q substan tial verification of optimistic opinions ex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Grand Jury Furnished Bill

The grand jury for the September term furnished bill of information to the solicitor suggesting that impeachment proceeding be brought against Mr. Agee on the grounds alleged above. He en- tered positive denial of the allegations at the time the bill of complaint was published, and later the officers of the as sociation whose funds the complaint al- l leged were convertel. published a card, in which they stated that their books would show that Mr. Agee had used every dol lar they had paid him for the purpose for which 1t was intended. namely, the suppression of bli1l tigers and that the | expenditures were made with their full
 knowledgd and consent To this state
 meHt of facts the treasurer of the as- sociation testified yesterday
 Captain Frank White and Frank S 1 White. Jr., appeared as counsel for MT Agee. The state was represented by As-' sistant Solicitor Ed Winston large number of witnesses were summoned. but l only fcnr were put on the stand. When l the case was called and both sides an- nounced ready Captain White made a mo- l tion to quash the bill of information or !
 murrers to the allegations it contained In order to expedite matters counsel ] agreed that Judge Fort could pass on the
 notion and demurrers when the case was
 concluded. The collapse of the proceed irgs made his having to rule on them
 unnecessary.
 1 F. l.. Shillinger. A. NJ. South, Tom | Hudson and A. J. OGara were placed on tine stand in the order named their l testimony tending to show that Mr. | Agee had full authority to expend the
 sums placed at his disposal and that
 he had accounted for every dollar. l On discharging MT. Agee Judge Fort
 made the following entry on the trial docket:
 1 The evidence submitted in this 1 case failing to sustain any of tho i specifications set forth in the ie- formation in that no conversion of l any sum of money has been shown, l the defendant is found not guilty 1 and is discharged. W. F. FORT.
 Senior Judge of the Criminal 1 Court
 l Agee Issues Statement l When seen by a reporter immediately 1
 {COntinued on Last Page)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
WILL BE NAMED IN
 MEMORY OF FINLEY

In his announcement MT. Harrison
 says that the yards will be called the
 Finley Shop and Yard" in memory Of the late William w. Finley, president of the Southern, whose recent death
 was so greatly lamented in this city
 and the south generally It was con
 sidered very appropriate mark of re- spect to Mir. Finley.
 Mir. Harrison explained in his state
 ment that the property for the terminal l facilities at North Birmingham had been secured sometime ago. The state ment was also made that the engine
 and repair shops costing nearly s1,000,- | 900 were the first unit in the improve
 ments and that arrangements will be
 made for the extension of that class
 of facilities from time to time as busi : ness warranted. It is believed that MT. Harrison intended to imply that the Southern would not stop at the $1,500.- 900 betterments at North Birmingham,
 but wanted it known that the improve
 ments there would be extended until
 the expenditures reach a much larger | figure.
 The formal statement of Mr. Harri- son follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
Fully Ex0nerated in I'm peachment Proceedings
 Before Judge Fort
VERDICT GRATIFYING TO THE DEPENDANT
Chairman of Excise Commission ls- sues Statement After Verdict Is Announced-TalksO of Disposal
 of Funds in Question

Following the states failure in the re- motest particular to connect him with any irregularities Walter C. Agee, chair man of the excise committee, was honor- ably discharged by Judge w F. Fort yes terday afternoon without witness being put on the stand in his behalf.
 At the conclusion of the testimony for the state Judge Fort stated that there was not a shadow of testimony connecting MT. Agee with the conversion Of funds as alleged. nor had the state shown even color of conversion. He said there was absolutely nothing in the testimony for him to consider and entered verdict of not guilty on the docket.
 The case was commenced before Judge Fort, the defendant not asking for q jury, and was concluded about o'clock. MT. Agee's. impeachment was sopbht on the grounds that he~h had converted to his own use money paid him by the Jefferson County Law Enforcement league for the suppression of the illegal sale of liquors throughout the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03

The prominent business men at the dinner last night and others felt very much encouraged at the announce ment of this proposed step of the Southern, for it is considered an evil dence of faith in business conditions and this district generally that such improvements are contemplated at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03

Believing that it is the duty of q banking institution to do
 more for the business men of it's community than merely to provide q place for safe de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
HARRISON OPTIMISTIC
 OVER SITUATION

The announcement of MT. Harrison that his company is willing at this particular season to spend S1,5OO.000 is q substan- tial verifcation of optimistic opinions cx-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-03
The Bank and
 the Business Man

post of their funds and payment of their check the officers of this bank arranged for the con pilation and distribution of condensed. h, comprehensive, report on the entire business o, erations of the country
 These reports are sent without charge or ol llSation to any business man requesting then whether he is doing business with this bank ; the present time or not
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-17
NAICREZ WORKING
FOR DOLLAR DAY
a1 OUT OF FIRST % MERCHANTS
VISITED AGREE TO COOPER
ATE IN ADVERTISING.

Natchez, Miss, March 17.-Impetus
to the plan suggested at the Chamber
of Commerce a few evenings ago, and
worked out by a committee named for
the purpose, was given by members
of the latter body when they went out
and in a couple of hours visited %
merchants, securing the promises OF
81 to come in, had one refuse and put
doown the other as doubtful" More
will be seen and the canvas will wind
up very shortly. The committee holds
a meeting at the Chamber OF Com
merce tonight when all interested are
asked to attend and decide on a date
for the day Of days.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-17
INHERITANCE TAX
BILL IN SENATE
BELIEVED MEASURE WILL RAISE
s25,ooo-cHANcERY COURT TO
HAVE JURISDICTION.
Special to The Nelcs.

Special to The NelcS.
jackson, Miss, March 1.-THE Stem
mis- inheritance tax bill, modelled some
what after the Wisconsin law, was sent
over to the senate this morning and
referred to the finance committee. IL
will run the gamut of reference to
the judiciary committee before being
reported for passage.
The measure, as passed by the house
Yesterday, is the only important reve-
nue. raising bill that has been passed
by either body at this session. 1t Is OF
considerable length, containing twenty
five sections, fully providing how taxes
shall be collected on all forms Of gifts,
inheritances, bequests, ETC., and the au'
thor, Mr.. Stennis of Hamper, who Is
chairman of the house committee on
ways and means. estimates that 1t
will annually produce revenue OF
about $4,000. Jurisdiction for the
collection of the tax is vested In the
chancery court
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-17
LARGE AUDIENCE. (.
HfARsREV.LfAVfLL
BAPTIST REvivALlsT SAYS MAN.
KIND is DIVIDED INTO
THREE CLASSES.

A large audience was present at
the First Baptist Church last night
to hear the initial sermon of Rev.
James B. Leavell. The singing of
Messrs Scholfield and Hunt was very
fine. Mr.. Leavell preached a strong
and attractive sermon from the classes
around the cross. He said that one Of
the most solemn and beautiful twenty
minutes of his life was one day when
he sat down on the place called Col
gotha, where Jesus was crucihed, and
read and thought over the transae-
tions of Cavalry. He spoke of three
classes who were present at the cross
and are in the world today, the indif.
ferent, the actively wicked, and those
who loved Jesus.
There was one addition to the church
by confession. The hours Of service
for each day are 10000 in the mornir 9
and 1880 in the evening.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-17
ORDERS INSURANCE
CO. TO STOP WRITING

jackson, Miss, March 1.-THE Ma
tional Life Association, of DesMoines,
Iowa, has been ordered by T. M. Hen
ry, insurance commissioner, to stop
writing business in Mississippi. until
final determination of the suit pending
against the company, fled by the attor-
ney general Of Iowa. on charges Of
mismanagement- The commissioner
has notified all Mississippi agents to
this effect.
The National Life Insurance now IN
force In the state amounts to ovel
5000. 900.
The department is in receipt OF "a
vices from John M. Bleakiy, insurance
commissioner OF Iowa, that he has re
voked the license Of the concern. bu
apprehends no vital loss to policy
holders.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-17

Mexico City, March 17.-The Mexi
can foreign Office announced today
that it is likely Judge George Gray
of Delaware and Richard Olney, for
mer secretary of state, will visit Mex
leo to investigate conditions. OFF,
cials of the government said they
would be glad to receive them, as
they would be acting in an unofficial
manner.
White House officials at Washington
declared they knew nothing of the
proposal to send Judge Gray and Mr.
Olney to Mexico.
1t is reported that Querido Mohena
minister commerce, is about to resign
from the cabinet. A party Of sixteer
officers and men from Japanese cruis
er Idzumo, now in Manzanillo, arrived
here today, on a sightseeing trip, ant
will remain a few days.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-17
CABINET
q IS I0l1ERlR6
k,LiINo or EDITION " FINANCE
MiNisrERs WIFE CAUSES
GREAT EXCITEMENT.
|IEARY CAILLAUX RESIGNS
Woman Goes to Enemy's offsoe And
EmptIes Her Revolver-Dead In q
Few hours-outcome Of Bitter Po.
iItieal Fight Through hIs Newspaper
IEHRY CAIllAuz lEsIens
(By Associose6 Press.)

= Paris. France. March 1.-THE fall
Of the French Cabinet Is today gen.
orally regarded as likely because Of
the killing last night Of Castor Cal
mette. editor Of the Figaro. by Madame
Callaux. wife Of the Minister OF FL
nance for former Premier. The cab
met met today and late this afternoon
decided to attempt to retain office in
spite of the resignation of Mr.. Cal
laux.
All France, especially Paris, is in a
state of great excitement. 1t is con-
ceded by members of all political par
ties that the shooting of M. Calmette
will have a far-reaching effect on
French politics, and the overthrow of
the cabinet is regarded as the most
immediate probable outcome.
The slain main had been waging a
bitter fight through the columns OF
his paper against the finance minister
The impetuous French woman, de
claring it to be impossible for her
longer to stand these attacks, went tc
the office of the editor yesterday after
noon and shot him three times. He
died last night.
"I have done my duty: have done
my duty" repeated Calmette feebly
as he was being transported to the
hospital.
II am sorry." said Madame Callau,
after she was arrested and lodged In
Jail on the charge Of homicide, "fol
what I was obliged to do. l had nc
intention of killing M. Calmette.
desired only to teach him a lesson.
"I told him when entered his office
that it was needless for me to pretend
that was making a friendly call
Then, losing all control Of myself
drew my revolver from my pocket
and fired all the cartridges"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-03-17
B0YCE 'FAIiS TO
SHOW RECORDS Of
LOTION SALES
mo pEvELoPH7Nr VET IN STAR
CHAMBER SESSION OF ,nvEs-
rIaATINo COMMITTEE.
FIGHTCENTERs On BURNS sLfUyH
Governor Brewer Demands That De-
teetive-Aeoountant be Allowed te
Question Memphis Cotton Buyer
Committee In W~anoIs and Refuses
to Give Out Anything.
fight CENTERs On BURNS sLEUvH


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Jackson. Miss, March 17.-Up to
rthe noon hour today C. r. Boyce, the
Memphis cotton buyer who is being
sued by the State OF Mississippi to
recover about 100000 alleged to be
due for short weights and grade
switching in cotton purchases made
at the states convict farms, had not
Exhibited his books to the Penitenti-
ary Investigating committee.
A wrangle in the committee room
has been in progress for nearly three
doors and none of the principal figures
in the controversy will make any
statement as to the nature of the dis
agreement.
1t is known, however, that the dis
pute centers on H. A. Pagan, expert
accountant of the Burns Detective
Agency. Governor Brewer insists
that Pagan be allowed to attend the
session at which Boyce has promised
to make a complete exhibit Of his
books and refute Gov. Brewers charge
and that the accountant-sleuth also
be given the privilege Of questioning
Boyce and his clerical employees.