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Bridgeton pioneer., 1914-07-09

eral streets, but sufficient time has
not elapsed since application to note
its value.
]. M. Laning asked why the piece
of Atlantic Street in front of the prop
erty of DR.. Reba Lloyd had not been
oiled. The members of the Road Com
mittee said they did not know.
Commissioner F. L. Fralinger volun-
teered the Information that DIR. Lloyd
had protested against the application
of the oil and inasmuch as her house
was sanitarium, he had considered
her request and the property was
, skipped
Council rescinded the resolution
passed at the last meeting authorizing
the City Clerk to advertise for bids
for the building of the proposed North
Pearl street sewer.
Another resolution was then passed
authorizing the Clerk to advertise for
similar bids to be opened by City
Council at it's next meeting.
w. T. Laning, of the Water Com
mirtee, presented a deed from Platt &
Nolan for a right of way to the city
for the laying of water mains on the
Platt G Nolan property from the pres
|ent Franklin Drive to the new road
laid out through the grove on the
north side of the proposed extension
of Lake street.
Mr.. Fox rather objected to the ac-
ceptance of the deed until the physi-
cal conditions of the property were in
better shape.
|, Mr.. Whipple asked if the route of
the proposed water main was upon a
public street. He was informed that
the roadway was not public street.
Mr.. EsiD1II wanted to know if the
laying of water main upon the pro-
posed street would incur any obliga-
ton upon the city for the care of the
street. Upon his motion the Corpor-
i~~SAOA OOohoCl W do Qli CCtC0 W "a OoCAt
an opinion upon that matter.
Mr.. Whipple- moved that the deed be
returned TO Platt & Nolan pending the
receipt of the opinion asked for. The
motion was passed.
Mr.. Evans thought that the street
commissioner should, if possible, lay
considerable concrete cutters to save
curbing of property owners
President Johnson thought that II
the Council could not transfer money
from one appropriation to another,
/ the street expenditures would have to
be very carefully made.
Councilmen agreed to that propo-
ysition and there was no action taken
to provide guttering at this time.
The building of the proposed North
Pearl street sewer was temporarily
halted when the financial matter was
discussed. There had been doubt ex-
pressed that Council should attempt
to build the sewer from the sewer
maintenance appropriations. The sug-
gestion was made by Mayor Whitaker
that the sewer should be built from
the tap fees accrued in accordance
with section 3 of Ordinance No. 217.
The matter was finally referred to
the Corporation Counsel for an opin-
ion.
The resolution previously passed
for the Clerk to advertise at once for
bids for the building of the sewer
was on motion reconsidered.
H. W. Fithian presented application
to Council for the privilege of tapping
the trunk line sewer in the Park en-
trance, it being necessary to carry the
sewer line from Mr.. Fithian's prop
Bridgeton pioneer., 1914-07-09

erty over about 80 feet of the park
lawn.
Mr.. Fithian was present and said
that today he would begin the erec-
tion of residence on Franklin Drive
that would cost about $4,000.
Upon motion of Mr.. ]. M. Laning,
the matter was referred to the sewer
committee with power to act in con-
junction with the Park Commission.
Upon motion of J. M. Laning the
Public Works Commissioner was au-
tdorized to lay lateral sewer from
the present West Commerce Street
sewer main, out West Avenue to
Broad street The motion was car
ried, the charge to be made against
the Third ward sewer appropriation
Commissioner Fredrick said that
the balance in the Third ward sewer
was $231.47 and the West Avenue sew
er would cost $400 or more.
President Johnson said it looked as
if Council was all up in the air, and
he felt it was time to have a confer
ence and have heart to heart dis
cussion and find out what, when and
how some of these things could be
done.
The Councilmen promptly decided
to have the conference on Tuesday
night next at s o'clock.
The resolution authorizing the Com
missioner of Public Works to lay the
West Avenue sewer was rescinded.
Bids for 5000 feet of in. water
pipe, class B, were opened as follows:
R. D. Wood & Co., $2O.55 per net ton.
Donaldson Iron Co., $21.25 per net
ton.
Standard Cast Iron and Foundry Co.
$21.30 per net ton.
The lowest bid of R. D. Wood & Co,
was accepted and the contract author
ized awarded.
VIM. R. Shaw was the only bidder
offering to furnish carload of stone
for street work. His bid was $685.
The contract was awarded to Mr..
Shaw.
Upon motion of Mr.. J. NJ Laning,
Council revoked its rule providing
that notice shall be given of the pro-
posal to introduce an ordinance. This
rule had provided a two weeks delay
in the presentation of an ordinance.
Mr.. J. M. Laning presented an Or
dinance which was entitled "An Crdi-
nance to appoint First Assistant to
the Commissioner of Public Works, to
define his duties and fix his compen-
sation."
The ordinance provided in it's first
section that Walter NJ Sharp should
be the said first assistant to the Public
Works Commissioner and fixed his
salary at $1OO per month.
It was explained that Mr.. Sharp had
never been legally selected as City
Engineer and it was thought that it
would be best to have him in the
Public Works department The ordi-
nance was passed upon two readings.
Mr.. ]. M. Laning presented another
ordinance providing second assis-
tant to the Public Works Commits
sioner. The ordinance appoints Gill
bert Bonham as said assistant, and
fixes his compensation at 50 per diem.
This ordinance was passed upon two
readings. .;E
City Council adjourned.
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Bridgeton pioneer., 1914-07-09
POTATOES

Prospects are very good now for
potatoes and some of the early ones
are being dug from the fields. Sever
al loads were brought in and shipped
yesterday. The potatoes have not
grown to tremendous size, but the re-
cent showers have aided much.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1914-07-09
ENJOYING RIVER

]. Gordon Patterson and John Hum
mill enjoyed a paddle down the river
in canoe few days ago. The boys
padded as far as Fairton and they
thought it great sport.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1914-07-09

July Sale of pretty Summer Dresses, mad
OF Crepe and Batiste, long Russian tunics, regu
lar $3.50 and S. 90, now S.. so.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1914-07-09

Special-Fine Batiste, new model Corsets,
regular 75c kind at soc each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
CINCINNATI BANK
 DENIES CHARGES
Files Answer to Suit of the Alabama Trust and Saw
 ings Company

Cincinnati. 0.. June 29.-(Speeial9 The Second National bank of this city filed it's answer today to the suit of Re ceiver Sterrett of the Alabama Trust and Savings company of Birmingham, which seeks to recover large sums of money alleged to have been lost in various deals which went several years back between the former management of the Second National and men who were managing the Alabama company One of these was Ben Head. and the Second National admits the loan to him in 1908 or sioo0oO, and also that in the January following it discounted a note for like sum for Gus Grammar and Ector Smith, that being done at the request of the Alabama com pany.
 1t was charged that the favor shown to MT. Head Was In return for his prom9 ise to have the Second National made the Cincinnati representative of the Alabama company There is denial of all the charges of the Alabama company as to improper deals between its former of- ficers and managers and the Second Ma tional, and it is contended the company suffered no detriment from its relations with the Second National and that 1t has now no cause for complaint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
DELAY NEWS OF
 RATE DECISION
Serious Questions Remain to Be Settled Before Con-
 clusiOn Is Reached

Washington. June 2s-Indications today were that the decision of the interstate commerce commission on the application of eastern railroads for a per cent ad- vance in freight rates would not be made public this week. as had been expected generally. The decision may not be ane nounced for at least two weeks and pos sibly not for longer time than that. as it is known that some serious phases of the general questions involved remain to be settled before a conclusion can be reached.
 The suggestion has been made that a statement preliminary to the completed decision, might be made by the commits sion at an carly date. in order to meet the very general demand for an an- nouncement of its attitude. but such a statement is regarded as very unlikely to be issued It is also stated authori- tatively that reports during the last week or two, purporting to give the conclusions of the commission in the pending case, are founded only on conjecture. and that the commission as vet. actually has reached no final conclusions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
 AT THE CITY JAIL
Mrs. Robinson Swallows Sev- eral BichlOride of Mercury
 Tablets-May Die

In jail and destitute. Mrs J. H. Rob. inson. young woman of about 9 years of age. secured some bichloride of ner- cury tablets and attempted suicide about 9:3o o'clock last night in the woman department of the Northside city jail At the Hillman hospital no hope Is held out for her life.
 Mrs. Robinson came from Selma about the beginning of June. A statement made at the hospital was to the effect that the young woman had quarreled Selma, and had fled to Birmingham. where she registered at the Windsor ho- tel on June 5. Last night about 6:30 o'clock Mrs. Robinson had a quarrel in the lobby of the hotel with an unknown person and was arrested by Policeman Giles and placed in the city jail on the charge of participating in an affray
 At the city jail Mrs. Robinson att tracted attention because of her stylish dress and dejected appearance. She was at once placed in the woman's depart ment. After being few minutes in jail Mrs. Robinson summoned a messenger boy and sent the following message to her husband in Selma
 Come at oncei"
 Later she received a telegram. but it's contents are not known. Almost immedi- ately after Mrs. Robinson had received the telegram she again summoned u messenger boy and dispatched him to a drug store for several tablets of biehloride of mercury. The poison was smugged in the jail by the messenger boy hidden In a bag of fruit. The boy had no sooner appeared with the poison than Mrs. Rob inson calmly announcing to the negro women prisoners about her that she was about to die. swallowed eight tablets of the deadly poison.
 The alarm was at once given and Dr. Dixie McCrossin went at once to her aid. She refused his attentions, but the doctor persisted and succeeded in re- lieving her of several of the tablets. An was then summoned and Mrs. Robinson was removed to tke IIillman hospital
 At the Hillman hospital. Mrs. Robin- son stated to the attendants that she did not care to live any longer and re- sisted medical attention. It is feared by the hospital authorit.-s rnat the resist ance of treatment by the young woman will cause her death.
 Chief of Police Martin Eagan stated last night that a young woman named Mrs. J. H. Robinson had attempt ed suicide in the jail. but that the quick work of pr. McCrossin had apparently saved her life. The chief will conduct an exhaustive investigation as to who pro- cured the poison for Mrs. Robinson this It is alleged that a negro rusty was the messenger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
W. r. GREAVES ID BE FREIGHT AGENT HERE
New Positio- Created for Him by Dlg Four-Markle
 Goes to Milwaukee

Cincinnati, O., June ae.--6specia1.) Sweeping changes were made today in the traffic department of the Big Four railroad. The changes were announced by Traffic Manager Brister and will take effect July 4. Among the changes is the following N. r. Greaves, at present commercial agent at Nashville, and who was general southern freight agent up to 1909, has had created for him the posi- ton of general southern freight agent in geieral charge of solicitation Of freight traffic at points south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi river, with Bir- mingham, as headquarters; K. A. Moore is appointed commercial agent at Nashville.
 MT. Markle. who at present is travelling freight agent at Birmingham, Is promoted to commercial agent at Milwaukee. Wis,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
EIGHTEEN INDICTED
 |NCONNECT|ON WITH
 HAMPDEN RAILWAY
Financing of Road to Con- meet Two Divisions of Sys- tem Inquired IntO-Mel-
 len Is Included

Cambridge, Mass. June 29.-Eighteen persons. including Charles $. Mellen, for mer president of the New York. New Haven and Hartford and the Boston and Maine Railroad companies, Frederick s. Moseley, of F s. Moseley x Co.,, Boston brokers: the late Ralph D. Gillett Of Westfield. and the investment commit- tees of two savings banks of this city, were indicted today by the Middlesex county grand jury on various charges in connection with the financing of the Hampdeh railroad from Bondsville to Springfield. MT. Gillett was president of the Hampden railroad
 The railroad was built year ago as a link to connect the Central Massa- ehusetts division of the Boston and Maine with the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad. but never has been operated, an attempt to obtain the leg islature's consent to its lease to the Bos- ton and Maine having failed.
 The indictment against Messrs. Mellen, Moseley and Gillett allege conspiracy to induce the investment committees of the two banks to lend total of S4o,000 to the corporation. The notes securing the loans were indorsed by the Hampden h. vestment company. organized by MT. Gil- lett to finance the construction of the railroad. which cost approximately S1 Q4N Ono
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
REPORT WAS GROUNDLEss
Negroes Were Having Supper and Not
 Robbing Freight Cars

There was some excitement and alarm at police headquarters about 1 o'clock this morning as a message over the tele- phone announced that about 10 negroes were robbing a freight train at Twenty third avenue and Twenty-fifth street North Birmingham. Call Officer Crump, with Driver Moseley of the police patrol at once started for the scene.
 On their arrival they found two Frisco special agents who had discovered party of negroes having chicken" party al Twenty-third avenue and Twenty-third street. Officer Crump was told by the special agents that they suspected that some of the negroes inside the house were car thieves. Officer Crump inquired if there had been a car robbery and was told there was none, but that the special agents suspected some of the negroes of previous robberies.
 Officer Crump settled the argument very quickly by starting off for Birmingham in the patrol "If you want to arrest them" he said, ''arrest them yourself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
|STEAGALL LEADING
 FOR LONG TERM IN
 THE THIRD DISTRICT
Continued from Page one)

bama district. The total vote is expected to be about 1200 or 1400.
 Beat D. which includes the city of Flu faula, went almost solid for Speight. who receievd 396 out of 4o5 votes. The ma jorties will not be of this proportion outside the city. but the total in favor of the young Eufaulain is expected to be well over 100.
 Indications are that H. B. Steagall will carry Barbour county for the long term for Confiress with Thomas s. Fraser of Union Springs. who carried Eufaula, and Judge A. A. Evans of Clayton. dividing honors for second and third places
 The vote in Eufaula beat, the largest in the county, was: Fraser 176. Steagall 140, Evans 95. The vote in Barbour county would indicate that the candidates for the second primary of the long term will be Steagall and Fraser
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
Install Officers Tonight

The newly elected officers of King Solo mon lodge No. i60. Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. will be held tonight at the Masonic temple. The new officers are: M. M. Cllman, worshipfu master; T. A. Lappage, senior warden Henry s. Sickle, junior warden; c. F. Enslen, treasurer; ]. s. White, secretary; II. II. Letaw, senior deacon; E. w. Shearer. junior deacon; E. II. Knight, tiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
LEGAL NTIcEs
 Notice to Ulders


 The mayor and coun of the city of Decatur, Ala, will reive sealed bids until O clock D. m. Tuday, July 21, 1914, for furnishing material T and construct ing all work called for ader the follow ing improvement ordin;ses: Improvement Ordinanf No. 49, Series "C," cement sidewalks; oprovement Or dinance No 50. Series H~ Improvement Ordinance No. 5l. SeriefC;" Improve nlent Ordinance No. 52, tries "C, Im- provement Ordinance NoE, Series "C,' and Improvement OrdinaIa No. 59, Series co asphalt macadam psement, cement curbs and gutters; Impeement Ordi- nance No. 54, Series 'C, vphat nacad- am pavement, Tishoming @eravel pave ment, cement curbs andButters; I'm provement Ordinance No. N Series "C; Improvement Ordiance Noik Series 'C; Improvement Ordinance lt 5S, Series ''c,'' and Improvement O1hance No. 60, series .C," Tishomingo giPel pavement, cement curbs and gutters. lk
 Bids may be made on q or as many ordinances as the bidders ay elect. but separate bids must be mad tor each ordi- nance.
 Certified checks amounFe to $500 for each ordinance bid on II 5t accompany bids.
 Plans. specifications kd profiles arr now on file in the city hgineer's office Decatur Ala.
 The right is reserved reject any o all bids. P. J. EDWARDS. Mayor. E.. ". COLLIER, Cityclerk.
 U II b-3U-l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
CAPITAL READY I lUR !. BAR ASSOc HUN Reception at Beau,
 July 10
 ,. ERSHIP GAIN IN MEME
 Be Larger Attendance Expected te nv Attor- Than Ever Before-NH ko Io;r neys Express Desire
 the Associatio
Reception at Beaul July 10
GAIN IN MEME

Montgomery, June as.-lspeN beach suits will be the prevail of the members of the State Bar l tion at the reception of the asso at the Beauvoii club on Friday July 10. the firsf day of the annua ing. In giving a reception this yeJ bar assoication Fill depart from tom which has Seen in vogue forI years. Heretoffe the associatis| entertained at barbecues and Il men only havik been invited.
 But this yearit will be differe1I members of thdassociation theiI} and friends wi be rendered d tion at-the BeaFoir club, Montgc| leading social fganization. and and dancing W be features of tertainment. Mteover, the affair, nounced by Aleander Troy, secre the association,kill be entirely 1T Palm beach anfflannel suits lei tunes de rigerf
 All arrangemits have dbeen pc | for the meetingf the association, Q ecutive commits having spared nd to make the arpal session this ye; most successfrlin the history o organization. 1s attendance is exl to be larger tn at any time i past.
 It is. also expded that the memb of the associain will be greatl creased this yd. No initiation required of tho4desiring to becon sociated membe, the only conditi membership bet the payment o annual dues. arfnting to s5. The | will entitle the bplicant to 'ncmb for the current lar, that is to Ma 1915
 "A large numbepf lawyers of the have notified Seetary Troy of the sire to become smuers of the as lion, and it is esected that many , will apply for lembership befor meeting of the t association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
Bessen1er News

| Bessemer June 29.-(Special )-Jack | Lacey and Mack Batson had narrow escape from serious injury this afternoon | about 1 o'clock in an automobile acci- dent near Brighton. The two were in the car of the Bessemer Transfer and Auto company and were coming to Bessemer in an attempt to catch the o'clock car for Birmingham. Just after leaving Brighton, something went wrong with the steer ing gear of the machine and 1t struck the bridge railing. Batson was bruised Snd shaken up but Lacey, who was driv- ing, was uninjured.
 The baseball team of the Bessemer Soil Pipe company will meet the Wesley Bible class team of the First Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at Underwood park. Both teams are in excellent condition and good game is expected.
 The mems Bible class of the First Presbyterian church will give their an- nual barbecue on the lawn of the church Friday evening. The barbecue will be furnished by the Ladies' Aid society of the church. A number of speeches will be made on this occasion. About 2OJ are expected to attend the barbecue.
 A smoker will be given by the carpen- ters. moulders and machinists at the Odd Fellows hall Thursday evening Speeches will be made by George Huddleston. w H. Harrison, president of the Federation of Labor of Alabama; Louis Bowen, sec retary and treasurer of the Federation of Labor of Alabama; Jack Woods and oth- CTS.
 The Rev. NJ K. Thornton and little son. Edward. left today for Mississippi, where they will visit relatives.
 Roy E. Ling has returned from a trip through the east
 Mrs $. O. Beejach of Memphis is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs A M. Spencer
 Edward Spindler has returned to his home in San Francisco after a visit to friends in this city.
 MT and Mrs. Edwin Fleming Shore have returned from their wedding trip and are now at home with MT. and Mrs E. M. Owen on Fifth avenue.
 Miss Barlow Robertson expects to leave in few days for Atlanta, where she will visit relatives and friends.
 Mrs. O. S. Boshinitz has has returned from New Orleans. where she has been the guest of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
Mellen Surprised

Stockbridge, Mass. June 29.-"I cannot conceive how anyone can say that I had any connection with this matter" said Charles s. Melen at his home to- night. But you known it's easy enough to indict a man for almost anything. Somebody has made some sort of state- ment to the jurors about me. I know nothing at all of this affair."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs, R. D. Cross

Mrs. R. D. Cross, aged 56 years, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the family residence at Twenty-fourth street and Twenty first avenue. North Birming- ham. Funeral services will be conducted from the Twenty-first Avenue Methodist church this afternoon at o'clock with interment in Forest Hill cemetery The deceased Is surved by her husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
SERGEANT NEWTON
 IS NOW LIEUTENANT

Montgomery. June 2s.=-(special >--An- nouneement was made today by Adjutant/ General Joseph R. Scnlly of the eleci of Sergeant w. r. Newton of BuA( ham, as first lieutenant of Company Fourth infantry. The second lieutenaiN of the company was given to CorporsN Charles w. Briscoe of Birmingham The elections in the company were held re- gently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-30
Marriie Licenses

The following trriage licenses we yesterday record4 in the office of til probate judge:
 R. E. Leonard, birmingham, to Mis- E.ula Viemon.
 Mercer De Tre'e Zimmerman. Bir| mingham. to Miss tzabeth Hannah Las1 setter. e. NJ Briensor bntgomery, to Miss Morrison McClellan.t
 e. B. Lloyd, Birmiham, to Miss Nancy Hanson.
 M. c. Davie WeA Blocton, to Miss Mary E. Huddlestot