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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
News of Bay MInette

Bay Minette, December 29-(SpeciaL)- County Tax Collector c. B. Stapleton has announced that he has secured c. E. Wilkins to succeed Sumner R. Staple ton as deputy tax collector. Sumner Sta pleton will go to the Baldwin County bank on the first of the year and Wilkins will take charge of the tax collectors s office. He was formerly county treas urer.
 Under the firm name of Stone & An- derson a new law firm will be opened for business after the first of the year in the Baldwin County Bank building. The members of the firm are Frank s. Stone solicitor from this district, and William Anderson of Mobile, recent aspirant to the office of circuit judge of the Thlr- teenth circuit. MT. Anderson was in town today making arrangements for the work of the firm.
 Tom Richardson, new clerk of the cir cult court of this county, was quietly married Wednesday to Miss Mazie White hall of Pineapple. They will make their home here in the future.
 The officers of the Baldwin County Producers corporation announce that they are rapidly filling their contract to fur nish. Texas company with 40 carloads of sweet potatoes. The farmers through out the lower end of the county are all putting their potatoes into the lot and the complete shipments will be made in n short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
BANKS MUST KEEP
 BOOKS UNIFORMLY
Failure of Texas Bank Causes
 Change of Methods
STRICT ORDER IS ISSUED
That National Banks Have Uni- form System of Account
 ing Hereafter

Washington, December 29.-Disclosures following the forced liquidation of the Quanah National bank of Quanah, Texas. 10 days ago caused the comptroller of the currency today to issue an order di- recting every one of the 7200 national banks in tre United States to install what practically amounts to a uniform system of bookkeeping.
 Investigation disclosed that the bank had been doing business for the last two years although undoubtedly insolvent and although inspected at regular intervals by national bank examiners within that time the examiners were unable to learn the banks true condition, largely be- cause the management refused to keep a proper record of its business transac- tions. It also showed that the entire cap ital of $5o.o00 and probably some of the $3s. .oOo surplus was paid out to stock holders as dividends.
 In statement Comptroller Murray says his examiners were hoodwinked for two years by the way the bank mailed its notes.
 Within these two years" the comptrol- Ter says, 'the bank carried comparative ly little past due paper all of the notes having the appearance of being promptly paid or renewed. The bank had no dis count register and the various earning accounts were kept in such a manner as to make it practically impossible to audit them. By this method of account ing, the bank without detection by the examiner, had the doubtful and worthless notes renewed with the interest added to the notes at time of renewal. This worthless paper had not been collected and was credited to some one of the earn ing accounts and as the dividends were regularly paid. this resulted in paying the capital out to shareholders as divi- dends"
 Reports to headquarters show that an examiner finally did become suspicious shortly before the banks closing and insisted that a new set of books be in- stalled.
 This the officers did under protest, the report says; but they abandoned the new system to return to the old one, two days later, after the examiner had de- parteu' heturlnS ID (udhdh uneApecteu- ly. the examiner found the change and reported it by telegraph to Washington.
 To insure a system of bookkeeping by which the true condition of a national bank can be determined at any moment the order issued today directs examiners on finding bank whose exact condition they cannot determine to report the fact by wire to Washington and give the management of the bank 30 days to in stall the necessary bolSs.
 No criminal or other proceedings to fix the responsibility for the Quanah National banks condition has been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
BESSEMER LICENSE SCHEDULE ID STAND Mayor Thinks Delay Will Mean
 Heavy Loss THREE NEGROES HELD Are Charged With Complicity in Kill ing Deputy Sheriff BattIe-Dr.
 HazeIwOOd Inspecting
 the Diaries
THREE NEGROES HELD

Bessemer December 29.-( Special .)-Ow- ing to the fact that any delay in theadop- tion of the license schedule for 1911 might result in a financial loss to the city, Mayor I. A. Lewis will not veto the ordi- nance passed at the last session of the city council, but will make an effort to have few amendments made in the schedule
 This matter has been a live wire in the city council for many weeks and when the committee to which it was referred rec commended a general increase 1t brought out much opposition, some of 1t from un- expected quarters. It resulted in the adoption of the 1910 license schedule, and when the measure was presented to the mayor for approval he expressed his dis satisfaction with some of its features and intimated he might veto 1t. As the matter stands, however. the schedule will probably be in full effect on the first day of January. It Is stated that Mayor Lewis reasons are that should the adop- tion of the license schedule be put off for a month the city could only collect Il months license and the losses from this source would be greater than the in- creased items he favors.
 The tax collector will commence to col lect on January 1, 1911, the license will be delinquent on January 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30

Ogden of 'Mis' Hazy" fame Is proba- bly, better suited for the part she es- says than any actress extant, as her physique could hardly be matched with out long and careful search. All the rest were capable. the cast having hardly a weak spot.
 Though the central figure in the play is Jack Wright, New York newspaper reporter, the newspaper atmosphere is missing. The story concerns Jacks ef- first to pay off debt to his employer, the agreement being that if payment Is not prompt the reporter Is to furnish bis paper story that would "set the woods afire." Finding himself delinquent. Jack evolves a plan of posing as the grand prize of a lottery, conducted by his sheet Chances are sold at $1 each to some hun dreds of thousands of rabid spinsters, probably the most frightful of whom flashes the winning coupon number and claims her prize. Jack has meantime fallen in love with a peach" and Is in desperate straits until 1t develops that the lucky female had filched her coupon from another. The other is a cook, who expresses her willingness to compromise by marrying the butler and accepting half the proceeds of the contest. The situations in the comedy are decidedly amusing, the lines are bright and the company, stated. is excellent. With such virtues, "The Lottery Man" should play to capacity houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
LYONS IS WORKING
 FOR FISH HATCHERY

Mobile, December 29-(Special. )-Mayor Pat J. Lyons tonight gave out a letter addressed to him by the bureau of fish cries of the department of commerce and labor regarding the movement to obtain the establishment by the government of fish hatchery at Mobile. Recently 1t was proposed here that the old Stein waterworks plant, owned by the city but for years out of use. be given to the gov ernment for the purpose named. but it was discovered that the city could not under the law make such 0 donation. Then 1t was proposed to seek such authority of the legislature, meeting next mopth, and the bureau of fisheries was notified to this effect.
 The letter from the bureau advises the mayor that the bureau thinks 1t would be unwise to bring the matter before the legislature until authority for the es- tablishment of a fish hatchery in Alabama has been obtained from Congress. When the necessary act has passed Congress, the letter states. available sites for a fish hatchery in Alabama will be examined by an expert from the bureau. The mayor tonight forwarded the letter to the secretary of the Mobile Commercial club.
 Congressman Richmond Parson Hob son of the Sixth district of Alabama, who is engaged in making speeches throughout the state in the interest of prohibition. will speak here Sunday. His subject will be "The Great Destroyer"
 That the Mobile cotton exchange Is not in favor of the plan to consolidate all of the commercial bodies of Mobile was plainly shown at a meeting tonight of committees from the Mobile Progressive association, the Commercial club, the Chamber of Commerce and the cotton eK- change. The last named body, existing for a specific purpose. desires to retain its identity. After discussing at some length the matter of consolidation the committees acting as whole body ap- pointed subcommittee to further con- sder plans for the attainment of the object sought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
ADJUSTMENTS
'Hrhe Arcadians"

''The Arcadians" frolieked into favor at the Jefferson theatre last night One of the most beautiful and elaborate mus Ical shows of the season was offered to theatre-goers who braved the indictment weather to be present. From pictorial point of view, the offering was superb, and the comedy was excellent through out The music was not particularly catchy, but now and then there was d strain that had a pleasing lit and the atmosphere of gay insoueiance was ire sistibe
 Johnny Osborne, one of the comedians, fell from his aeroplane, in true acre. nautic fashion, but much more realistic ally than he ever had any idea of doing, and sprained his ankle. This accident happened while MT. Osborne was endeav- bring to make a safe landing in Arcadia. It IS hard job to land in Arcadia, say the philosophers. MT. Osborne found it quite painful making his entry even to mere stage Arcadia However, after the curtain had been rung down for a mo- ment. Mr. Osborne pluckily resumed his part and limped through the performance, establishing himself as a capital comed- Ian and one whose acquaintance local theatre-goers were glad to make. The other comedy part that created most di- version was that of the English jockey played by Gilbert Childs, who presented for approval Peter Doody, who had never won a race, but was once almost third, when there were only four horses com peting Mr Childs made a great hit with his cockney humor and his 'cheer up song, i've Got a Motto,' was encored repeatedly Both Mir Osborne and MT. Childs scored heavily in the funmaking.
 Among the women principals Marcia Marnel as Sombra sang well and DOT trayed Arcadian simplicity in the staid environs of old London. Alice Russon as Eileen Cavanaugh. the Irish lassie, re- vealed very winning personality and she danced delightfully."-. Marie Shields as Mrs. Smith presented an amusing dowager type.
 A large and well-dressed company served to enhance the beauty of the stage settings and provided some striking en- aanables
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
TO FIGHT AGAINST
 CLOSING THE STREETS

A call has been issued for a meeting of the property owners on the Southside to protest against the city's plan of va- eating Twenty-ffth, Twentysixth. Twen- ty-seventh, Twenty-eighth. Thrtieth and Thirty-first streets between First ave- nue and Avenue A, in consideration for the part which the railroads have agreed to take in building the First avenue and Twenty-eighth street viaducts.
 It is stated that a fighting organiza- ton will be completed and that commit tees will be appointed to map out a line of campaign, not only to defeat the clos ing of the streets, but rather to force the railroads to open them.
 The claim is that the closing of the streets Is simply he donation to the rail- roads of about 23 acres of land and that the section of the city on each side will be bottled up. The call which has been mailed to the property owners is signed Committee of Citzens.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
ROBSON TALKS ON
 RECENT WAR SCARE
Interested in Rumors About
 the Senatorship
WILL RETURN TO STATE
During Session of Legislature He Hopes to Aid in the Fight for Prohibf- tion and Also Favors the
 Marine Bill

Congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson stated yesterday that he will return to Washington on January 4, but will endeavor, if possible, to re- turn to Alabama and attend the legis- latiye session at Montgomery. when the fight is on against the prohibition bills. T will make an effort to get back" sadi the congressman.
 He refuses to discuss the rumor that he Is a candidate for United States sen- ator to succeed Joseph F. Johnston. Have you noticed the widespread ru- nor that Governor Conner will be a candidate for United States senator?" he was asked. \ "Yes interesting, isn't ita'Ah he re- piled
 You are often mentioned as prob- able candidate" he was informed.
 That's kind" he said. "I am saying nothing and saving wood"
 Congressman Hobson is interested in numerous bills which are coming up at this session. q am particularly anxious to see four battleships pro- vided for instead of two In the naval appropriations bill. I am interested in the passage of marine bill, which will not be a subsidy. but will restore our marine to its proper place. It will probably be compromise bill and the idea of our committee is to take 1t out of politics.
 q am in favor of the bill providing compensation for our state militia, and will work for its passage and will also push the bill for the Notifications of the Panaman canal, other measures for strengthening the national defense, which will coordinate all the branches of defense, and fix a definite policy"
 When questioned about the recent war scare Mir. Hobson said: Tt was caused by the publication of the re- port of the secretary of facts which have been trying to tell the country all along. The only hope we have is in the control of the sea, and we haven't that The Secretary of War Is absolute ly correct"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
American Tri-Unity Formed

The American Tri-Unity. a new fra ternal, benefit, mutual aid and insur- ance order. has recently been organized with Birmingham as it's supreme head quarters. and with January as the date on which its operations are to begin. The following are the officers of the associa- tion: w. E. Urquhart, supreme presi- dent; William B. Richardson, supreme vice president Walter K. McAdory, su- preme treasurer; Alvin M. Douglas, su- preme secretary, and Dr. W. A. Burns, supreme medical director Among the other organizers are Felix I. Tarrant, S.. J. Erckert, T. S. Page and J. H. Me- Cary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
..The Lntfery Mnno

More people should have seen "The Lottery Man." the unique and amusing comedy offered as the attraction at the Shubert matinee and night performances yesterday. The play-going public of Bir- ningham has failed utterly to show that the efforts of the Shuberts to offer attractions of the finest class have been appreciated.
 "The Lottery Man" is a particularly bright and refreshing comedy. The fact that the author was Rida Johnson Young, the famous woman who wrote "Brown Of Harvard" should be enough to recom- mend it, and Mrs. Young certainly did not fall below her standard. The com pany presenting the piece last night was thoroughly capable. A comedian of great promise is William J. Rossell, who by the force of his personality. made much
 ore of the part of Jack Wright than .,ould be expected of many another Ros- sells style of comedy is strongly re- mindful of Willie Collier. It is his manner of saying things more than what he says which is amusing. Miss Vivia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
REBELS SCATTERED
 IN ALL DIRECTIONS Mexican Officials Believe That
 Opposition Is Weak REPAIRING RAILROADS Federal Troops Are Acting With Cau- ton Even When It Is Evident
 That the InsurrectO Army
 Has Retreated
REPAIRING RAILROADS

Chihuahua, Mex, December 29.-Official notes today which seem to be confirmed by developments, indicate that the first stage of the insurrection in western Chi huahua is oyer and the second has be- gun. The government believes that the insurrectos fought their last organized battle at Pedernales two weeks ago, and that they have split into small bands which 1t will take months to subdue.
 These reports are confirmed by the fact that Nal Paso, the key to the railroad, is free, and that General Navorra is now in control of the situation all aIong the line
 The train ordered to proceed to Peder- males was unablo to start until today. At noon 1t had reached Andreas. AS the train proceeds 1t Is repairing the track and restoring the wires which were torn down or cut by the insurrectos. When this work Is completed the train will stop at Pedernales and take on board the wounded of General Navarro's troops.
 These have been compelled to get along with the crude attention of field hos pital since the fights at Cerro Prieto three weeks ago and at Pedernales and Nal Paso.
 The government reiterates it's state- ment that the pass was occupied and a junction formed by General Navarro with his endorsements without seeing the enemy. There could be no better con- firmation of this than the fact that the government train is now in the pass which was formerly the insurrectos' stronghold The latter apparently exer- cised discretion and retired in the face of a greatly superior force.
 With their extreme mobility the insur- rectos are still capable of making trouble. The federal troops must proceed cau- tiously as the swift moving horsemen of the revolutionists can rally 200 or 300 men at short notice to attack any inferior de- tachment which may become isolated.
 Foreigners who are heavily interested financially in the affected district face a long period of business stagnation. They say 1t will take months to pacify the western part of the state, even if there are no serious developments elsewhere.
 Information from the Ojinaba district is that the revolutionists In that section are mobilizing and have sent word to their western comrades to hold out until the former can advance on this city.
 One rumor went so far as to place the confirmation save for the bare fact that the district does support body of insur- rectos whose number is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Local Items

Prof. I. H. Bradshaw of Lafayette is in the city with view of opening night school for young men. He comes we'll recommended and it is expected that he will find Bessemer a promising field
 Philo McCason, a negro, was arrest ed by Officers Childers and Going on a charge of assault with intent to mur der, he having shot Della Gray, ne- gro woman, last Saturday night. His trial is postponed pending the result of the woman's injuries.
 Myrtle-Linton lodge No. 130, Knights of Pythias, met last night and elected officers for the ensuing term. The of ficers -elect will be installed next meet ing night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Lodge Elects Officers

Red Bay December 29.-(Special)- The local camp of Knights of Pythias, at It's meeting last night. elected the following officers for the next year: w. J. Hand, chancellor commander; E. A. Smith, vice chancellor; J. L. Wilson, prelate; J. T. Beasley, master of works; E. T. Boiling, keeper of record and seals and master of finance; w. R. Johnson, master of exchequer; J. L McNeely. master of arms; H. D. Harris, inner guard; o. M. Brown, outer guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Ensley-Bessemer CT

The basketball season will practic- ally open in Bessemer Friday night when the team from the Ensley high school will play the Bessemer Athletic club at their hall on Third avenue. The local team Is in fine trim, having been training hard under the instruction of Professor Miles of Birmingham. The boys from the Steel City are in good form and have been training hard for the event A large crowd is expected to be present as much interest has been shown in the popular sport. There will be ample seats to accomm odate large crowd as the seating capacity has been doubled during the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
old and Respected CoIored Woman

Mrs. Ida Bradford, an old and respect ed colored resident of Birmingham, died at her home on Avenue c, between Thir- teenth and Fourteenth streets early We'd Desday morning after complication of ailments which had partially confined her to the house for several months past Mrs. Bradford numbered her friends among the whole people as well as among her own people by the hundreds. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the First Baptist church, Dr. Fisher, pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
At the BfjOu

Few stronger stars come to the BiJou during the season than Beulah Poynter' the little dramatic star who holds audi ences by her ability to portray certain characters in an unusually strong man ner. She has an excellent part in 'The Little Girl That He Forgot" There will be a matinee Saturday and performances nightly this week. Next week, commence ing with a special New Year matinee Monday. comes "As the Sun Went Down." a strong scenic drama of the west, said to be unusually good in every detail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
No News of n Battle

Mexico City, December 29.-Government officials, notwithstanding their expecta- ton expressed last night that today would bring something in the way of news from the zone of disturbance in Chihuahua declared tonight that there were no developments so far as their re- ports indicated.
 General Luques force was said to have succeeded in joining that of Gen eral Navarro without any encounter with the insurgents by route to the south of Nal Paso canyon, but as to the future conduct of the campaign information was refused on the ground that to give 1t would be prejudicial to It's success.
 Reports that have reached this city through unofficial channels from Chi huahua state that scouts from Gen. eral Luque's command who have been exploring the country during the past two days between Pedernales and Guerrero brought news that the in surgents were dispersing and that it was probable that when the combined armies of Luque and Navarro reach Guerrero they will find the city de- serted by the rebels.
 Accounts have appeared In newspa- pers of Merida, Yucatan, to the effect that an uprising had occurred in Ta- basco and Chiapas. Upon inquiry at the war department Sub-Secretary Gen. eral Salamanca stated that there had been no trouble whatever in the state of Chiapas but company of federal troops had routed number of bandits in Tabasco.
 "The skirmish in Tabasco can be classified at once," said the sub tary, when it Is known that the bat tie cry of the men was Viva Santonv The bandits had been causing trouble and a company was sent to disperse them. The affair had no political sig nificance."
 Santon is bandit leader, who has given the federal and state authorities much trouble by his depredations in the state of Vera Cruz during the many n1onths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Dr. HazIewood Inspects Dairfes

Dr. Hazelwood, the new meat and milk inspector, has inaugurated a thorough campaign to improve the methods of dairy management and the mode of keeping and handling meats. He has met with the dairymen from time to time and has pointed out some needed changes in dairy work He has advised the installation of up-to-date machinery and the improved methods of hygene. and is giving prac- tcal instruction in the care and feed of milch cows.
 He aims to put the dairies and slaugh- ter houses and other places where milk and meat are handled on the highest plane of efficiency, thereby assisting in improving the health of the town. He further states that the use of improves methods will be financially beneficial to both retailer and consumer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Empanei Grand Jury Monday

The Jefferson county grand jury for the January term of the criminal court will be empanelled next Monday. Jan uary ?, and the spring grind will be- gin. Judge M. F. Cahalan, recently elected to the office of senior criminal judge. will deliver an oral charge to the grand jury and the body will be- gin at once upon the inquisition. Clerks are working assiduously in getting the docket ready for the opening of court Monday.