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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
RALPH kREBs DEAD.
Popular Young Son of A. J. krebs
Succumbs to Typhoid Attack.

Ralph Bernard Krebs, aged IA years,
died yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at the residence of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen ]. Krebs, 1920 Niazuma ave-
nue.. Death came as the result of short
illness of typhoid fever, and was great
shock to the family and friends.
Young Ralph was boy Of promising
mental accomplishments. Previous to his
illness he was a student at the University
High school, where he showed marked
aptitude for study. His bright and genial
nature made him the object Of numerous
friendships among his schoolmates, who
deeply mourn his untimely death
Funeral services will be held this after
noon at o'clock from st. Paurs Catholic
church, to be followed by interment in
Elmwood cemetery. Pallbearers Will be
chosen from among the school chums of
the deceased boy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
PLANNING To CURB
HYPNOTIC SHOWS
Medical Society VIII Probably
Take Up Question
DANGER FROM PRACTICE
President Heacock Thinks Hypnotism
In Hands of uneducated, Care
less Money Getter lie Danger
GUS Thing.
DANGER FROM PRACTICE

The use of the hypnotic power for the
amusement of the public on the vaude-
Vile stage will probably never be allowed
in Birmingham again. The death of an
innocent subject some time ago In
northern city. together with the many Ill
effects of hypnotism on the bodies and
minds of those who are taken under the
influence has been called to the atten-
ton Of Birmingham physicians.
Always on the watch to guard the
health and bodies Of the weak. the
physicians have decided to take the mat
ter up and at the next meeting of the
Jefferson County Medical society it will
be carefully discussed, and If necessary,
some action taken to prevent its abuse.
President DR.. J. D. Heacock said last
night: There is no question but that
hypnotism in the hands of an unedu-
Gated, careless money getter is danger
GUS thing. The subsection of one mans
will to another who Is not thoroughly
competent as a man of judgment and
education, is sure to be harmful, and at
first glance, I should think it ought to
be prohibited.
Il pelleVe tnere Is u DANGEROUS uinu-
ence upon the minds of children which
are undeveloped ana SO open to impress
sion, and it is question for considera-
ton whether the use of hypnotism should
not be prohibited, especially since a
number of these so-called artists come
to Birmingham every year"
Recently subjects in Birmingham have
been hypnotized and used as an adver-
Using medium in show windows. The
ordeal of bringing the patient out from
under the hypnotic spell after "a hours.
or any length of time, is frightful and
! exhausting.
If the board of health sees fit, the nec-
essary ordinance will be framed and pre-
scented to the city council for further ac-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
WON'T DEPoRT sPILLER.
Panama Supreme Court Rules In HIS
Favor.

Panama December 1.-THE supreme
court decided today that the decree issueu
by President obaldia, expeliing w. ".
spiller from the country. was illegal ana
ruled that spiller may remain in Panama.
sniller was charged with inducing cahai
,aborers to leave the isthmus and Aieu-
tenant Colonel Cocktails, chief engineer
~ the canal. requested the Panama gov
eminent to deport Spiller. President
obaldia issued an executive decree, ue-
claring that the enticins OF canai lapoIe.s
from the country was misoeiiiean-'
punishable by expulsion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
ENDS OWN LIFE.
Unknown Man Commits Suicide In
Nashville.

Nashville, December IAN unknown
man committed suicide by shooting him
self through the head this afternoon on
First avenue. north. When found a mag
azine lay by his side opened at page
on which was the following marked para
graph: THE unwritten code governs his
decisions, all offenses had common PEN
alty-death."
The article was entitled, "A Self-Consti-
tuted Executioner." The suicide was well
dressed In his hat were the initials
"A ]. o." and the trade mark of a New
York firm. In the inside pocket of his
coat was the name ~. s. Osborne" and
marks showing the garment was made in
Sherbrooke, Quebec. His linen was
marked "A. j. o." and these same initials
We're on his gold watch. Hanging from
his watch chain was a Knights of Pythias
badge. He was apparently 10 years old
and a hunchback. His face was smooth
shaven and drawn and emaciated, as If
from disease.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
TO STOP WORK ON
MARTIN SCHOOL
Board of Education Has Charg-
ed Irregularities
MATERIAL IS UNSUITABLE
Mayor Has Issued Trespass Orders
Against Architect and Contrac-
tor Who Had Charge Of the
Building.
MATERIAL is UNSUITABLE

Work on the new addition to the
Martin school has come to an abrupt
halt following the termination of the
contract by the Board of Enducation
and the issuance of papers of trespass
against Architect w. e. Sphinx and Con-
tractor Lyle by Mayor O'Brien upon the
instructions of the board.
The issuing of the papers and termi-
mating of the contract followed the dis
covery of a number of alleged irregu-
larities in the manner in which the
work and charges were being handled
! by the architect and contractor. One
is In the oak finish to the school house.
It is charged that red oak Is being
placed when the specifications call for
white oak. The contractor. 1t is said,
claimed 1t was white oak and that
the architect had SO reported it, and
he was going by the architect. Another
alleged irregularity is charged in con-
| nection with the excavating for the
sch DOL, the board holding that tire
amount of excavation charged for So
many times the amount of dirt ana
rock really removed
A bid of about $500, which was
recommended by the architect. and
which was afterward let for 5000 is an
other one of the instances which the
board has had before 1t in connection
with this case. Differences in a number
Of other things have also occurred 1t
is charged.
The Board Of Education has had this
matter up before 1t for several weeks
and the termination of the contract
was decided upon after mature DELHI
| Grafton. The board member who in
troduced the resolution deciding upon
this step was Col. Sam Win John, VITO
was instrumental in securing the con-
tract for Architect Sphinx and Contrac-
tor Lyle.
John L Parker, president of the
Board Of Education, when asked about
the matter last night stated that 1t was
true that the board had terminated the
contract and issued the trespass papers.
but beyond this fact he did not care
to discuss 1t at all; that he preferred
not to talk of the details just at the
present time; that the board was simp-
ly trying to protect the public in stop
ping the contract"
e. d. Smith, former city attorney, is
attorney for the Board Of Education.
and the papers were issued after the
board had taken the matter up with
him.
Mr.. Sphinx took the matter up with
Mr.. Parker yesterday and stated to Mr..
Parker. 1t Is said. that he was going
| to continue the work. II he attempts to
do so his arrest and that of the con-
| tractor will probably follow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
CAUGHT BY GATES.
J. T. WhatIey Painfully Injured While
Boarding Highland Avenue Car.

while attempting to board Highland
avenue car Saturday night at about 11:so,
]. T. Whatley was caught between the
prematurely closed gates and painfully
injured about the limbs. His INJURIES
while not particularly serious. are very
painful, and it is probable that he will
not be able to walk for several weeks.
It seems that Mr.. Whatley approached
the car at the corner of Third avenue
and Nineteenth street. AS he placed his
foot on the step in the act OF boarding
the gates were suddenly closed and both
feet were caught between step and gates.
A physician was subsequently, called and
the bruised limbs treated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
Catarrh Home Cure
Also Cures Kidney Trouble and
Observation-Disclosures,
the New Drug, Grow
inn in Favor
ing in Favor.

For catarrh of the head use tea
spoonful of salt and a quarter tea
spoonful of borax dissolved in a pint
of warm water. Snuff this mixture
through the nostrils twice daily and
immediate relief Is experienced. To
cure, a constitutional blood remedy
must be used. Catarrh and rheu.
matism are both due to accumulated
poisons in the system. These poisons
must be eliminated.
The following simple home mixture
effectually acts on the kidneys, the
bowels and the skin, causing them to
resume their functions quickly and
properly:
Get one-half ounce fluid extract
Buchu, one ounce compound fluid
Balmwort, and two ounces syrup Sar-
saparilla compound. Mix and take a
teaspoonful after each meal and one
at retiring. Many cases of catar.n,
rheumatism, and kidney trouble have
already benefited hT iAis tzeatmank
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
MEMORIAL HELD
FOR COL. T. G. BUSH
Touching Tributes Paid to His Mem
DRY BY Members Of southside
Baptist Church.

A beautiful memorial service In honor
of the late Col. T. G. Bush was held
yesterday morning at the Southside
Baptist church. No special sermon was
delivered, the service consisting chiefly
of a number of very touching tributes
paid to the memory Of the deceased,
who was a member OF that congregation.
By request of Mrs. Bush, the hymns
sung were those which were tho favor
ties of Colonel Bush--"All Hail the Pow
er of Jesus Name, the 'Glory Song.
and How Firm q Foundation" A
beautiful vocal solo was rendered by
Miss Sarah Mallam. the musical adapta-
ton of Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar
another of which Colonel Bush was es-
pecially fond
The opening prayer was made by d.
H. Marbury, and the closing prayer by
7. H. Johnston. Capt. R. B. Manly, a
lifelong friend of Colonel Bush, spoke
of him as q young man. He paid a
touching tribute to the parents Of the
deceased, saying that the atmosphere
of Colonel Bush's ;homee life as youth
was only Sucn as COulu prouuce Ciiat-
acter of such rare nobility. Captain
Manly was followed by e. H. Cabaniss,
who paid a high tribute to Colonel
Bush as citizen. Mr.. Cabaniss stated
that he had known the departed dur
ing a long and useful public career. dur
ing which he had demonstrated him.
self as a man wide in sympathy and
truly conservative.
Capt. w. G. Ward next spoke Of Col
onel Bush in his relation to the church.
He referred to him as devoted and
faithful worker for the good Of the
church. Captain Ward was followed by
A. L. Smith, who told of Colonel. Bush
an a Sunday school teacher. The ser
vice was closed with few well chosen
remarks by the pastor, the Rev. DR..
Preston Blake, who gave general sur
vey of the life and work Of the deceased
and an appreciation of what he had
done for the church and of tho value Of
btn vnaunorv
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13

Chief Bodeker has been flooded with
complaints charging Madame f. w. Page,
a clairvoyant, who was located at 617h
North Seventeenth street for several
weeks, up to few days ago. with having
made away with several thousand dollars
belonging to a large number Of Birming-
ham people DESTROYS of gaining an i'm
possible glimpse into the future.
Sums ranging anywhere from $50 to $1,000
and valuable jewelry were secured from
different persons residing In Birmingham
who would undoubtedly laugh at a story
of how a rube bought a gold brick but
who themselves fell to scheme 1000 times
more farcial. Many persons came from
quite distance to tumble.
you have SO much money In the
bank2" would ask madame.
Struck with wonder the seeker for fu-
ture knowledge would reply, Eyes"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
SURRENDERS HIS
HOME TO BURGLAR

New York. December 12-Hartwell
Stafford, "a New York publisher. is re-
luctantly relinquishing his suburban
home to the burglars.
bought this house for a home,' he
said in public announcement, land
nate to leave 1T. But four weeks ago I
captured a burglar in the house and he
threatened to do me up IL 1 didn't let
him gol 1 calculated that 1t would be
many years before he would have his
chance, but at his trial he was sentenced
to one year In short time, therefore,
he will be among us again.
IF l take gun to protect myself, |
probably will get 20 years. and If he
sticks knife in my back he probably
will get six months.
I don't think the odds are fair. con-
sequently 1 get out"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
Mrs. Leslie Carter Toniqht.

Mrs. Leslie Carter and company have
arrived in Birmingham and will tonight
be seen in her new play of morals and
emotions, the play that's different, by
Edward Peple. Mrs. Carter has scored
the biggest success of her artistic career
in "Vasta Herne.' This is her third sea-
son under her own management, William
Louis Payne continuing as heretofore as
Mrs. Carriers personal representative, and
1t Is said by critics everywhere that the
drama selected this year by the famous
emotional actress is one of the best of
all her prior triumphs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
DE OWES WILL REMAIN.
Rector Announces That He VIII Not
Accept Call to Baton Rouge.

The Rev. Rsimundo dc OWES. rector of
st. Andrews Episcopal church, an
nounced from his pulpit yesterday at
the morning service that he had decided
: not to accept the cali rendered him from
the Episcopal parish Of Baton Rouge
It was announced the previous Sun
day that Mr.. de OWES was seriously
considering the call and q meeting OF St
Andrews parish was promptly called In
protest At the meeting, which was hsld
Wednesday night at the church, resolu-
lions were passed strongly urging the
rector remain in his present charge. Rev,
de OvieS decision was made accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
Docs Horrible Work.

New York, December R-When MIS-
rnm, scheuerman returned to her nat
IN uarlem today she found her pet Dull
terrier, Buster" covered WIN 49, 80
and couched whining under taDie
Passing to an adjoining room she was
Mortified to find her brother, oscar Lain-
peri. a clerk, A years old. stretched out
dead on the floor, the face horribly mutl,
lated by the dogs teeth. 1t Is pehevea
that Limperi, who was subject TO apo,
plexy. fell unconscious and was attacked
NV the animal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
breaches FIRST SERMON.
Rev. n. c. Howard Appears In High.
lands Methodist Pulpit.

Tho Rev. H. c. Howard. the new pas
tor Of the Highlands Methodist church
at Five Points, preached his first serv-
mon from the pulpit yesterday at the
Ii q. m. service Mr.. Howard preached
against last night
The musical programme, as arranged
under the direction Of Prof. William Gus
sen, was q most enjoyable feature at
both services.
Rev. Howard was placed in the pulpit
of the Five Points church due to the
transfer of Rev. Hoyt L. Dobbs, the
former pastor. to church In Kansas
City.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
4 GE-HERALD SETS NE w
RECORD FOR ADIER7ISING

The Age-Herald of yesterday set new
high record for the amount of advertising
matter carried in a single issue of this
paper The total amount was 70,686 agate
lines, an amount which eclipses any pre-
vious regular edition of The Age-Her-
aid. It was gain of practically 10000
agate lines over the previous Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13

The total was far ahead of any holiday
issue OF former days In Birmingham be-
fore the recent business depression came
1t was an evidence that business in Bir-
mfngham is again at high tide, and that
the merchants who wish to reach the
people of Alabama are coming more and
more to choose the medium which they
have long ago recognized as SO effective.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
THE WEATHER.

washington. December 12.-Forecast for
Alabama-Rain Monday morning, followed
by clearing and much colder. Tuesday
fair, moderate winds becoming northwest.
For MISUNDERSTANDING Monday, much
colder in east and extreme south por-
tons; Tuesday fair slightly warmer;
slight to moderate north winds becoming
variable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
s1oh 600 Fire In Baltimore.

Baltimore, December 12.-Fire which
early this morning started in the hve-
story furniture establishment of Stern
& Co., Nos. 81, and sls North no"aiu
street. where it did $4,000 damage to oui'o-
ing and stock, was believed to be prac-
tically extinguished when it again hlazed'
increasing the damage to total OF apoue
$4,000. The additional loss fell emery
mon Cohen & Hughes. musical instru-
ments. s15 North Howard street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
President ATTENDS Church,

Washington, December 12-President
Taft and his brother, Charles P. Taft,
attended the morning services today at
All Souls unitarian and afterward went
for an automobile ride before returning
to the White House. The Presidents
brother, who had been a guest at the
White House for five or six days. left
for his home this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
vlSCoUNTESS GONE.
London Society Excited Over Disap-
pearance of Woman.

London, December ia sensation has
been caused in society by the mysterious
disappearance of viscountess Churchill,
sister of the Earl of Lonsdale.
Lady Churchill arrived at Saint PAN
creas station with her son and two
daughters on the night of November Is.
She has not been seen since, although
advertisements have been published.
According 20 rumor, Lady Churchill
recently consulted spirit medium, WHO
assured her that 1t was her duty to leave
her husband. viscount Churchill, and
take her children away.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
Al. "A. Wilson.

AL H. Wilson. the singing ambassador
Of German dialect, will make his bow be-
fore the local theatre-goers at the JEFF
ferson theatre as Metz Klonikilty," in
his new musical drama. Metz in Ire
land" on Friday and Saturday nights and
Saturday matinee. Report has it that
this is the best Wilson play so far pro-
duced. The scenes are laid in Klonikilty
county Ireland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
Msrohant Is sandbaeged.

winston-salem, N. c.. December L.
Frank H. Warrington. merchant Oh this
c,tv was sandbagged and robbed by
three negroes here last night. After
heating Mr.. Waiting into Inconsistencies
tho nearoes dragged him about 50 yards
from the street, where they riied us
noc,Sets About 500 in cash and some
yanahIe papers were secured by the
rohhers No arrests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Norris r. Ivey.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Norris r. Ivey, the s-year-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. D. Ivey. who died 6atur-
day, were held yesterday morning from
the family residence at 1880 o'clock. The
death Of the child came Saturday morning
az the result of burns received Friday
afternoon when his clothing caught IRE
from an open CRATE. Interment was given
in Oakland cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
1.-THE Golden Girl

What promises to be one of the biggest
musical comedy hits of the season will
be offered at the Jefferson Thursday night
when 1.-THE Golden Girl with its original
cast, wealth of scenery and beautiful
stage effects, comes here direct from its
phenomenal run of 200 nights in Chicago.
The sale of seats opens at the Jefferson
box office at 0 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
"The Souaw Man.

At tho Bljou theatre this week comes
1.-THE Squaw Man." 1t is appearing for the
first time at popular prices and Is prob
ably the greatest production ever Of
fered In Birmingham at the Bijou. There
will be a matinee on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday afternoons and a perform
ance every night during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
1s0n Men To Nicaragua.

Portland, Ore, December 12-Reports
were current here today that 1900 men
win be sent from the Vancouver barracks
to Nicaragua and that the transport Dixie
will be put in readiness to convey them.
The DIXIE was almost ready to leave for
the philippines when orders were received
for the transport to be held.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
Man Kills Woman.

Dirls, Boro, December 11.-Be-
cause. as he alleges. they were trespass-
ing upon his property and used obscene
language in the presence of his family
when ordered away, Elijah Children to-
day shot and killed Miss Bell Frizzell
and seriously wounded her companion.
Cole Bard. Children surrendered to the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
promlnent Mexican Dead.

Mexico City, December 2-Carlos
schlehauf. cashier of a large mercah'he
house here, was killed this afternoon dur
ing a fox chose near Chapultepec park
The horse he was riding stumbled and the
rider was thrown to the ground. He died
of conclusion Of the brain an hour later'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
Child Accidentally Killed.

Cairo. Ga, December 12.-whie seated
at the breakfast table this morning the
little daughter Of A. d Brinson, prom
insnt cittsan Of this city, was shot ana
instantly killed by her uncle. The uncle
was cleaning revolver in. an adjoining
room when the weapon was accidentally
discharged, the bullet passing through
the walls and hitting the girl in the
head.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
Searching For Murderer.

Espanola, Fla, December 1a-Ohicers
are securing the county tonight in search
of Lem Baker, who is charged with kill
ing ]. B. Todd. section foreman, here
last night. 1t is said that in fight fol-
lowing a quarrel. Baker literally beat
Todd to death with brass knucks. Baker
formerly lived In Bailey. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
HAYES Wins Marathon.

San Francisco, December I'm a Mar
athon race today Johnny Hayes easily de-
feated Jimmy Fitzgerald, Canadian
runner, by three laps and Con Connolly
of this city by more than a mile. Hayes
time was 22e:54 S-5, but the course was
more than mile short Of the full dis
lance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13

Philadelphia, December 12-Five deaths
resulted from the Inauguration of the
skating season today in this state and
New Jersey. Four of the victims were
boys and the fifth a father. who was
drowned after rescuing his R-year-old
son.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
Infant HowIe.

mineral Of George w. Howls. JH.
nonths-old sson Of Mr.. and Mrs.
INV. Howle. who died Saturday
vas held yesterday afternoon at
Inck from the family residence at
station. Interment was had in
"a cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13
Henry oehrs.

- services over the remains of
Iaehrs. who died last week in Gin
h were held yesterday at the resi-
of 8. e. Thompson, 84S Highland
Interment was in Oak Hill GEM
flEEI
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13

The friends and acQuaintances Of ME-
and Mrs. Allen J. Krebs are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral Of their son,
Ralph Bernard. at st. Paul's Catholic
church at o'clock this afternoon. Inter
ment In Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-13

Liberals Triumph In Spain.
Madrid. December 1.-THE municipal
elections throughout the country today
resulted In . triumph for the liberals. The
sana,hliaansA howeveR made gaaaA