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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
URGE OPPOSITION
 Tn IlAnTIAIrIJ nsIl u MAXWELL BILL
City Commission Is Fighting the Proposal for Public
 Utility Commission

The city commission yesterday after- noon mailed to every member of the Jefferson county legislative delcga- tion a request that the representatives of this county make an effort to pre- vent the passage of the public utility commission bill introduced at the in- stance of the state administration. it is said, by Senator Harry T. Hartwell of Mobile
 The bill, as is known, would make of the present railroad commission a public utility commission, with iurls- diction over every public utility cor poration of the state. The city takes the position that such power accord, the commission would deprive the city of Birmingham and all other cities of the state of the Jurisdiction which is rightfully theirs. The city commis- sion believes that the state has some right of regulation over street car system which IS extended from on city to another, but not over that sys- tenn or part of a system the operation of which is excluded to the corporate limits of one municipality. The city commission takes the position that the state has no Jurisdiction or regulatory authority over, for instance, the local waterworks company.
 The city commission, in other words, is standing, according to its idea, for nome rule for Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
TO RELIEVE
 EXPLORING PARTY

New York, June 9-The three masted schooner George E. cluett, with crew of eight and provisions enough for two years. sailed tonight for Etah, Greeland. to relieve the McMi,lan party. which was sent out two years ago to explore crocker land the existence of which Rear Ad- miral Peary believed he had discovered.
 The Cluett will go to the hospitals of the Grenfell association on the coasts of Nova Scotia and Labrador and at one of these points she will find Dr. F.. C. Hovey of the American Museum of Natural His tory which financed the McMllan ex- petition. She then will proceed to Etah.
 Professor McMIllan and otsers of his party have been in Arctic regions for two years.
 Capt H. C, Pickles of the Cluett, who has seen service in the north seas for the past 20 years expected to reach Green and the latter part of July.
 Professor McMilan in q letter recently received from the far north, said his. search for Crockor land, so named hy Bead Admiral Peary. had isuled of re suit and that he was convinced the land Feary believed he saw was a mirage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
NINE CONNECTS GET AWAY FROM ALDR|CH
 BY USE 0F DYNAMITE
Blow Up Wall of Prison and Escape-Break Made as Night Shift Came
 on Duty

When nine men, four white and five negroes, blew up the wall surrounding the prison camp of the Montevallo Min Tuesday night, they succeeded in gaining their liberty and thus far have not been apprehended. Among the number to es- cape were two negroes who had life sen tences for murder. All the rest had terms ranging from one to 15 years.
 The plot to escape was well laid one and was executed at the time the night shift came on duty. Just as the night shift was about to come on duty loud report was heard and when the dust had cleared away nine of the con victs had escaped. The whole camp was in a commotion and numerous other pris- oners were trying to rush the place where the dynamite had torn a large hole in the wall. Quick work on the part of the guards prevented more of the convicts getting away. Nearly an hour elapsed before the prison officials could get the dogs and proceed to track the prisoners By this delay the convicts secured a good start.
 The Birmingham police department was notified over the telephone and every eff fort to apprehend the convicts is being made It is the opinion of the local police that the escapes will make for this city A reward of $200 is on the head of every one who got away and an unusually close watch is being kept for the fugitives.
 It is understood that this is not the frs tattempt on the part of the convicts to escape. Several months ago several shots of dynamite were placed under the rall which is built of concrete. but some of those in the plot informed the guards who immediately frustrated the efforts. A description of each escaped convict has been given to the police throughout the state and it is thought all of the men will be captured at an early date.
 Following are the names of the men who escaped: Tom Payne, Jefferson, three years, burglary and grand larceny; Will Yarbrough. Jefferson, five years, burglary and grand larceny; R. l.. Brewer, Tusca- loosa one and a half years, false pre- tense: Harry Everett, Dallas, two years assault to rob, the above being white men, The negroes who escaped were: James Johnson, Lafayette. 15 months burglary and grand larceny; Snap Burns Chiffon, life imprisonment, murder, Josh Spiva, Dallas, 25 years, second degree murder; Matthew Bowen, Elmore. life imprisonment, murder; Walter Weldon Shelby, four years, assault to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
FAIRCHILD BACK
 FROM CONVENTION
Disappointment Felt at His Failure to Achieve Presidency of the Ma
 tional Greeters' Association

Much disappointment was felt here yes nouncement from Atlanta that the Ma tional Association of Greeters did not elect Leslie D. Fairchild of this city pres ident The advices received were to the effect that the convention followed the precedent established several years ago that no president would be selected from among the members of the chapter enter taining the association. 1nasmuch as Mir. Fairchild is a member of the Southeast ern association and a member of the body which was official host to the greeters his election was not possible. MT. Fair child returned to Birmingham late last night from the meeting. He said that he was given a most cordial reception in Atlanta and that great many of hts warm friends stood by him until the last.
 However. we lost" said Mir. Fairchild Tt was on account of a precedent estab- lished sometime ago with which I was familiar to the effect that no member of the chapter acting as hosts to the con vention would be named president I was naturally disappointed. but under the cir cumstances the election was consistent I enjoyed the visit to Atlanta and the members of the association also had a fine time. l was told by many of the delegation that visited Birmingham that they had seldom If ever visited a place of such interest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
PLANS COMPLETED
 FOR ANNUAL OUTING
Civic Chamber to Surpass
 All Former Events
THE ATHLETIC EVENTS
Members Who Join Between Present and June IF Will Get to Attend Out ing Free-Band to Furnish
 Music for Dancing

The entertainment committee of tho Chamber of Commerce met yesterday morning and completed plans for the an nual outing to be held at the Birfning- ham Motor and Country club at Edge wood on June F. The committee Geclded to issue statement as to the affair which shows that there will he a number of athletic events in which great many members will compete for the prizes of- fered.
 President Crawford Johnson and the members of the committee are very much pleased with the interest being mani Tested In the affair and they are striving to make 1t one of the most largely att tended outings that has ever been held by the Chamber of Commerce IL was stated yesterday that the committee de- cided that all new members who joined the chamber between this time and June IT would be offered the entertainment free, whereas a small fee will be charged the regular members for the outing
 There will be d band of l2 pieces at the club all during the day. Dances will be held In the afternoon, while 1t IS stated that the morning events which include athletic stunts will snrpass anything ever. held under the auspices of the Chamber ol commerce.
 Secretary Radcliffe and President .Iohn- son. well as w. B. Everett assistant secretary, are exerting every influence to make the work of the enterta inmnt com mittee measure up to the fullest eNpecta- tons of the individual members of the committed
 Fred Underwood, who is a member or the committe, made this statement about the affair yesterday:
 ''Fhc many members of the Chamber of Commerce are looking forward with much interest to their annual barbe- cue, which will be held at the Edge wood Motor and Country club June l.
 "One of the features of interest
 which the entertainment committee. have to announce are the athletic con tests which will be held before the
 barbecue begins
 Members will compete iE running
 high jump. running broad jump. standing jump 5O-yard dash, chinning the bar and putting shot. There will also be games of quoits and tug of
 war.
 "The entertainment committee has
 secured the services of z. Nespor. su- pervisor of playgrounds. and this fact
 will insure the success of the above
 events.
 There will be prizes offered. and judging from the enthusiasm displayed
 last year, the list of entrants will be
 large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
FORMED TO DEVELOP
 CORDOVA FOR RIVER TRAFFIC
 River CompanyAbout $O0OOO Price Be Paid For Propertesncudes Wharfage Rights William S. Mudd President of New Company

We also have q long stretch Of river front with level banks, giving ample dockage and wharfage facili- ties for all time. Four trunk line railroads cross our property and branch line running from Cordova to the mining country to the north. runs through this land.
 An exhaustive examination of the river from Tuscaloosa to tho head of navigation, disclosed to us the fact that Cordova is in every sense the most logical point on the river for the development and handling of river traffic. It lies only 30 miles from the Terminal sta tion-much nearer from Ensley, Pratt City. etc. and there is now already a good dirt road which Is being rapidly improved.
 "Cordova has every advantage to offer that will make Birmingham sit up and take notice. Electric ligths an, power. water, coal. freight riTes, etc. will be available at the cheapest prives known in the dis trict.
 If there is anything in this river business-and there certainly Is we have got it. If you don't believe 1t. ask the man who has been there"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
TEXTBOOKS u BE CUN||NUEU
No Extension to Be Made, However, Announces the
 City Commission

The board of education. in session yesterday afternoon with the city commission, was informed that during the next scholastic year. the city would continue to furnish free textbooks for the first four grades, but would not on account of financial difficulties. ex- tend the service throughout the fifth grade.
 At the session discussion was had, too, regarding the urgent necessity of making preparation for the repairing of the school for negroes at Eighth avenue and Twelfth street or the con struction of new school at that place. The present building, known as the Lane auditorium and Mary gymnasium, has been condemned by City Engineer Kendrick.
 The city was given formal notice by the board of the purpose of the board to start the fall term with two new schools, Weatherly's school at Gate City and the school in Central park
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

The Cordova Land company and the property of the Long estate lying in and near Cordova were yesterday taken over by the Warrior River Development company, according to papers filed in the probate court and a subsequent statement by William & Mudd, president of the new company. That the prica paid for the properties will total S10o,- coo was also a statement made by the president of the new company.
 The properties taken over include all of the unsold lots at Cordova, valua- ble wharfage rights, railroad trackage rights and similar assets. Mir. Mudd in- corporated the new company for a nom
 nal capital with the right to increase the capital to $l06,000. He said in q statement that if there is anything to the river business his company will be in position to participate very strong ly in that development. Aside from MT. Mudd, who is president and treasurer, the other officers of the new company include T. R. Schultz, vice president t, and E. B. Payntz secretary The three officers are the directors for the pres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
C-Y ITEMS

Sesso Es.s 25 ye.-s.-The jury in the case of Homer Anderson, a negro, charged with murder returned a verdict yesterday of guilty and fixed his punish ment at 25 years in tse penltentiary. The case was tried in the first division of the criminal court before Judge w. E. Fort The defendant was indicted for the murder of Feb Brown a negro. near the corner of Avenue F and Eighteenth street, in the early part of the year. George Sturdivant, a negro, charged with robbery. was found guilty by jury last night and his punishment fixed at 10 years iii the pententiary. The case was tried before Judge II. P. Heflin. Leslie Lea ment for the murder of J. E. Brookins ment for tn emurder of J. E. Brookins, the motorman who was assassinated near his home at East Birmingham. are be-
 ing tried in the criminal court Judge Fort commenced the trial of Leslie Lea s case last night and Judge Heflin will take up the Webb case this morning.
 Barncns to Entertain.--This even ing the Baraca class of the Fifty sixth Street Baptist church will enter tain the entire congregation of the church and their friends in and about the church grounds, the event being a celebration of their rapid growth and the successful finish of a campaign in which they se- cured a membership of more than 200. Glass Is Bound Over.--Charged with violating the federal anti-narcotic law, George Glass was bound over to the grand jury by Judge R. B. Watts yes- terday and his bond set at $5O0.t Glass is a young white man of good address and was accused of forging the names of prominent physicians to prescriptions call ing for the prohibited drugs. It is charged that he sold the forged prescrip- tions to dope" fiends. The authorities unearthed 2s of the forgeries, all of which had been filled Some of the signatures were very cleverly forged. Glass has been in trouble before on account of the drug hab bit and was suspected when the forged prescriptions were discovered City De- tectives Garner and Moser laid trap for him and succeeded, it is claimed in catching hIm with the goods" Falling to make bond he was sent to the county jail.
 Bankruptcy PetitiOn.-Voluntary pe- tition in bankruptcy was filed yes terday in the United States court by Mrs Laura C. Echols of Gadsden. The lia- bilities are scheduled at $91G3 35 and as- sets at $S5. consisting of $15 in cash and clothing valued at $70. R. Blackburn, a contractor of Birmingham filed a volun- tary petition in bankruptcy yesterday in which he scheduled his liabilities at about 5000 and assets at nothing.
 Johnson Will PrObated.--The last will and testament of the late Ben F. Johnson was probated yesterday by Judge J. P Stiles. It is understood the estate is a valuable one and by the terms of the will, his widow, Margaret T. John son. is the sole beneficiary, the will stat ing that all the property lis to be her S, absolutely and without restraint or con dition" Mrs. Johnson is also named as executrix and is not required to give bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

ent time. It was explained that sd- ditional directors would be elected later on
 The formal statement of MT. Mudd in regard to the first big development to follow in the wake of the Warrior rivol opening is as follows.
 ''The Warrior River Development company has been incorporated for S200O and will in few days file notice of an increase to $l00,00 This company has been formed to take over from the Cordova Land company, the Long estate, and numerous individuals. all of the available land and unsold lots in the city of Cordova, together with prae- tically all the undeveloped acreage lying in and around Cordova, in- cluding the land lying between Cor dova and the river.
 "A good part of this property lies along both sides of Cane creek from near where it flows into the river back to the business section of Cordova. This creek is now navi- gable and will furnish the best and most satisfactory wharfage and dookage of any in the Birmingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
UNDERWOOD SILENT ON bRYAN'S ACTION Does Not Think It Proper for Him to Discuss
 Situation

Senator Oscar w. Underwood declined to express himself last night when inter viewed by an Age-Herald reporter, re- garding the resignation from membership in the cabinet of William Jennings Bryan. former Secretary of State.
 Should I say anything, however" add ed MT. Underwood. it would not be in criticism of MT. Bryan or President Will son or any other individual. l hardly be- leve, nevertheless, that I should discuss the situation''
 The smile of the senator when asked regarding local gossip that he might be offered the portfolio of Secretary of State was taken by the reporter as in dicative of his belief that in the report was no basis or foundation in fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
ADJUSTMENTS
At East Lake

The bombardment of the Dardanelles by the allied fleet will be portrayed to- night at East Lake park in fireworks. A spectacular production, rivalling any thing ever seen in the south, is prom ised by the management of the park. The Turkish forts will be within sight of the south shore of the lake and the heavy guns of the vessels in the lake can be easily seen. Two or three of the ships of the allied fleet will be sunk by the Turks and submarine warfare will be shown at It's best The United States will settle the controversy by stepping in with her big 14-inch guns and winning the Dardanelles forts.
 In addition to the fireworks tonight is one of the regular dancing nights at the park and it is expected an unusually large crowd will be in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
MOVING PICTURES AT
 MEETING OF LEAGUE

at the sessions of the North Alabama conference worth League, which meets in Florence June 14 to 17. Dr. w. w. Pinson of Nashville, general secretary board of missions, Methodist Episcopal church. south, will lead the institute on missions at one of the moving picture houses, illustrating his lecture with nov ing pictures of the mission work in the east
 The sessions will be held at the First Methodist church and the league of that church is preparing a warm welcome and a great time for the visitors
 A special train leaves the Terminal sta- ton early Monday carrying the Birming- ham delegation which numbers about 75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 M. M. Argo. Birmingham, to Miss Esther Louise Barrett.
 B. B. Jagoe, Birmingham, to Miss Anna Laura Wilkinson.
 w. c. Journey, Birmingham, to Miss Bessie C. Smith,
 Erskine Franklin. Cottage Hill. to Mrs. Savannah Bryant
 H. C. Fuller. Wadley, to Miss Lillian Tendon.
 Ray Belcher, Mt. Oliver. to Miss Lillie McCarty.
 L.. G. Alverson, Birmingham, to Miss Bessie E. Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
Dies From AK Blow

Chattanooga, June 9.-(Special. )-J. c. Gossett, the local ice dealer. whose skull was fractured Tuesday morning when he was struck in the head with an ax by James Rudd, his ain law, as the result of a quarrel over 90- cent debt. died at Erlanser hospital today, Rudd has never been apprc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 $3300-Estate of Mary Mcintosh to w. c. Jackson, highest bidder, lot g. block &, survey of West End Land and Improve ment company.
 $1400-Mary J. Haynes to Pearl F. Lane, lot l, block 324. survey of Elyton Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

ing the meeting were the following: A. F. Selman of Rome, Ga.; Frank F. Ellis, city: Arthur s. Jones, Memphis: Hous- ton Dudley. Nashville: B. II. Hartsfield. Kieckle Evansville, Ind; A. Randle, Rome, Gas W. F. Mcclure. Nashville; C. F Diedman, Evansville; F. E. Auer- hacker. Louisville; II. ]. Karges and $. A. Reese, Evansville w. H. Martin, Shelf field; B. H. Jones, Atlanta; B. T. MeTye. Cleveland; B. NJ. Creel, Louisville O. H. Goldman and J. William White of Mem phis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10
SOME OF VISITORS TO CONVENTION

by President F. s. Auerbacker of Louis vile that nothing transpired at the meet ing of general public interest. He said that the officers would be elected at a meeting of the association to be held in
 Louisville in October. The members of the association discussed freight rates, the war situation and routine business. The members of the association were very much pleased with the Tutwiler hotel. where the meeting was held and great many visited the press club, with which they were delighted Among those attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-10

Members of the Southern Stove Man ufacturers association now in convention here, will be taken over the Birmingham district this morning under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce to see the furnaces which make the pig iron which is bought in large quantities by the men attending the meeting in Birmingham. The excursion was arranged yesterday by Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The business session of the association was concluded yesterday. It was stated
The Sentinel=record., 1915-03-28

noo for the purRose of beering that of the men a9d improy' Hie generally
 The three young homen w -Feat patriots They wal ted the country to be treated fairly Turk, had It's faults, they said But people were not as bad as they ad been made out to be Tltey tbl2ht that in the past their country aad been the prey Of all because e powers Of Europe had been too l~a'ous to have it become the prey one.
 Miss Efzaish welcomecGerman in- fluence in Turkey. TT Germans were very efficient cope She thought. But Turkey ouid win Tn the end and work out CT own soI0 tions of the problems elore her peo pie
 Thus the interview ended. TAe> ashamed in the marer Of old Tue key and shook hand alter the lash ion of the people nose effort ha' made it possiba for them to 5ratlt' the wishes of al enlehtenment-seek ing mind Graely the three bowe' and with a swep of the right 1ant from the floor u touched bosom, chiI and forehead. utering the while salutation in a sig .ong fashion, am withdrew
The Sentinel=record., 1915-03-28
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The Sentinel=record., 1915-03-28
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Dr. c. A. Mcconnell has moved hi. offices from the Thompson BmldIns to 626 1-2 Central Ave. over Schnec1. drug store, where he was formerly located. 317-lmo
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