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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
ONLY 9OO NAMES ON '. M. |. A. LISTS Ward Thinks, There Should Be
 4O00 Subscribers TALKS OF NORFOLK WORK Next Seven Days Are Expected to Add Enormously to Total Number
 of Contributors to the
 Fund.

The subscribers to the Young Mems Christian associations s2oOooo building fund at noon yesterday numbered 300. Out of a population of 125000 only small per cent has yet taken stock in the great civic movement. The next seven days of the campaign will bring in several thousand contributions from the people who are unable to give large sums. Tn most cities the subscriptions have numbered 4O0O. The standard for liberalty in Birmingham is high, for in no city has the Y. M. c. A. so many staunch friends
 There ought to be at least 4O0o sub seribers to the Birmingham Y. M. c. A. building fund.-" said International Secretary c. s. Ward at the noon meet ing yesterday. Tn the campaign at Richmond, Va, the number of subscrip- tions received was 4264, while in the city of Norfolk, Va, where s16700o was raised in two weeks, the number of contribu- tions was more than e000. The infer ence can be drawn when 1t is stated that
 
 the size of Birmingham and that the campaign was conducted in the spring following the panic of two years ago and following the Jamestown exposition, the financial effect of which was so depress- ing on this tidewater city.
 ''The Norfolk canvas produced ten subscriptions for s100O and the Richmond canvass 27 contributions of 5000. Bir- mlngham ought to equal the Richmond record In this respect but to date the total number of gifts of 5000 each to the local fund Is 14. It is significant also that the Richmond canvas produced not only a contribution of $15.00o. this being the largest contribution received in the Birmingham canvass, but also one for s25. GOO and one for s21.0oo.'
 In connection with Mir. Wards state ment a tabulation of the contributions of s5 and multiples of s received in the Norfolk campaign is worth looking over. This tabulation is as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
VETERANS WILL
 HONOR GEN. LEE
Out at semi-MonthIy Meeting Tomorrow.

The semi-monthly meeting of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans, tomorrow afternoon will be devoted to a celebration of the anniversary of Robert E. Lee. Because of the in- creased length of the programme the exercises will begin at o'clock in stead of 8 as is customary. The camp extends a cordial invitation to all vet erans. sons and daughters, and the pub lie generally to attend.
 The invocation will be pronounced by the Rev. L. $. Handley, after which George Huddleston will deliver the ora tion on the life of Lee. J. M. McLaugh : lin, John P. Henning and others will relate war experiences It is thought not improbable that the crosses of honor will have arrived by tomorrow. There are about 12 of the veterans who are to be decorated with the crosses in the near furure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
HOLCOMBE NAMES
 HIS COMMITTEES
APPOINTS MEN BY WHOM MUCH OF BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE WORK WILL BE DoNE-REsoLU- TONS ON RHODES.

President J. H. Holcombe has appoint cd the following standing committees of the Business Mou's league for the year:
 Advertising-Bertran. Jacobs. chair man: w. w. OdIm, Robert L. Seals, George A. Blinn, A W. E. Johnson.
 Railroad-M. V. Joseph. chairman; Col n"sn Blach, c. w. Ufford. John H. Frye. R. N. Wheeler.
 Rebate Bureau-Herman Saks chair man; J. Burger, Sol Caheen. Abe Kauf- man, L. Pizitz
 A special committee appointed by the board of directors of the Business Mems league at the first meeting since the death of Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes, and which committee consisted of c. w. Uf- ford, John L. Parker and M. V. Joseph presented the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
 Rufus N. Rhodes was one of the first and most enthusiastic members of the Business Mems league. He was in thorough sympathy with the work of the league and through his personal in- huence and his newspaper the Birning- ham News, he did much to encourage a high commercial standard.
 {, and his integrity in everything tending to better citizenship was such as to in spire all who knew him.
 He was actively connected with ev- cry movement which tended to promote the interests of Birmingham. His life was in every way such as to be worthy of emulation.
 Be it resolved by the Business Men s league that, while lowing to the will of an all-wise Providence that doeth all things wisely and well, that in the loss of Rufus N. Rhodes. the Business Men 8 league of Birmingham has lost one of it's best members; that we commend his life as an example for all
 'Be 1t further resolved that we extend to his family the sympathy of the mem- bers of the Business Mems league in their sorrow and that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon separate page of the minutes of the Business Mems league.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Marriaoe Licenses Issued,

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 T. H. Wright of Birmingham to Mrs. L.da Burgin.
 R. L. Hill of Keystone to Miss Sarah J.. Myers.
 c. A. Stephens of Birmingham to Miss Birdie Gowen.
 Alfred Robertson of Springville to Miss Eunie Beason.
 Guiseppi Butera of Pratt City to Miss Rosa Larassa-
 W. F. Langtry of Germania park to Miss Annie Finger.
 Joseph Massey of Bessemer to Miss Le- ona Sellers.
 William A D. Ellington of Birmingham to Mrs. Fannie Foreman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
MRS. JAMES RAPER
 ALLOWED TO GO
JOHN RAPER MAKES $20o BOND. INADEQUATE ACCOMMODATION AT JAIL FOR WoMEN-cHIEF BoDEkER's COMMENTS.

Mrs. James Raper, who has been de- tained by the police for several days as witness in connection with the shoot Birmingham, was recognized yesterday by Judge Feagin. John Raper, a brother of James Raper, was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to murder and his bond fixed a, $2O0. He was removed to the county jail, where he made bond shortly after ward.
 Immediately after the shooting John Raper charged Mrs. James Raper with shooting her husband and she was placed under arrest by city officers. Investiga- tions by detectives showed conclusively that she had not done the shooting but that she was being beaten by her hus- band and that John Raper intervened and very probably saved her life. James Raper is at the Hillman hospital and 1t is thought will recover
 The detention of Mrs. Raper brought out the fact in a startling way that Bir- mingham was decidedly behind other cities of it's size so far as the accom-
 
 cerned. Under the circumstances 1t was not desired to place Mrs. Raper in the jail proper Chief Bodeker didn't think it proper to place her in the big room which serves as a womans ward and in which are many of the lowest crim- inals.
 Most cities have a matron to take care of such cases as that of Mrs. Raper. Rooms of homelike appearance, separate and distinct from the jail and in which the hardened female prisoners are not placed, are provided for their accommo- dation and as result many girl or woman has been saved from terrible hu- initiation, which in many cases was really not deserved.
 Mrs. Raper was allowed to remain in the offices of the police headquarters on the second floor of the city hall To sleep she placed two of the large chairs in the office together and, being a small woman, cuddled up in them and an- nounced that she slept comfortably. Headquarters is a busy place, though, and she was the subject of many curious eyes. She was allowed to remain in the private room used by the detectives when possible but the officers would have to use it every once in a while and then it would be necessary for her to move into the next room until the officers fin- ished their business
 "It is an extremely bad state of af- fairs" declared Chief Bodeker, but this beats putting her in the jail. I never all low a woman, if she is not hardened criminal, to be placed in the jail If there is any possible way to keep from do- ing so.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
NEW CORPORATIONS.
Four Concerns Yesterday SweIled Total
 For First Month of Year,


 Four new corporations yesterday swelied the remarkable record being made for the first month of 1910 in the pro- bate court office. They are the North Kentucky Coal Manufacturing company, incorporated with an authorized capital of s25,000; the Suitable Land company, S2O00 the Gulf States Coal company in corporated, s2oOo; and the Valley Invest ment company. 5000. All the companies will establish offices in Birmingham.
 The North Kentucky Coal Manufactur- ing company will begin a general coal mining business with s16.0Oo of the $250oO capital stock paid in. Incorporators are Frank Billings, D. K. Campbell, Forney Johnston, H. M Morrison. John H.. Adams.
 The Gulf States Coal company will en- gage also in a mining business, beginning business with 5000 of the 5000 stock paid in. Incorporators of the company are s. E Jones, J. F. Johnston, J. T. Will p'iams. . .. ,,, conduct general real estate business, starting business with $150O paid in. In- corporators are John D. Dabney, Jr., John D. Dabney, Richard V. Evans.
 The Suitable Land company is author ized to carry on a general real estate and land business, beginning business with 5000 paid in. Officers and incorpora- tors are John E. Kirkpatrick, president; q. H. Shearer, secretary and treasurer; J. F. George, vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
GRAND JURY IS ON GAMBLERS TRAIL Seeking Means To Convict The
 Vi0latorS NEW LAWS ARE PuZZLlNG Provide That Officers Must See Money Pass, But Chips Are
 Used In Most of the
 Games.

It is rumored that the present grand jury Is going after the gambling fra ternity hammer and tongs and it would not be surprising if something of sensational nature occurs in this direc tion shortly.
 Past grand juries have all taken a look into the gambling situation, but very few of them have taken any defi- nte action. From rumors. however, the present grand jury Is going to amuse itself by seeking some way by which the laws adopted by the last session of the legislature can be so applied that they will convict.
 The laws in question were thought to be as tight as the most lawful per son could desire. The local police force under Chief Bodeker's supervis- ion succeeded in very nearly suppress ing gambling and the fraternity took on a lean look until 1t is said they discovered the laws could be evaded in way.
 The law requires that all doors to suspected gambling places be kept open. It also rules that in order to convict the arresting officer or witness must have seen the exchange of money Smiles appeared on the faces of the frat" when they learned this and the lean look is leaving their faces. Chips are said to be as easy to handle -as money and even more convenient, and under the new laws it Is said convic- p see nothing but the exchange of chips. While specially detailed men, detectives. regular patrolmen and captains may visit the places every hour they state they are welcomed with smiles and open arms. They don't have to stop playing cards at all," declared one of ficer. "They can just go long playing with us looking on and We will be per fectly helpless. In some way they usually know of our approach and 1t takes but moment to hide the money. So far as sh ooting craps Is concerned it Is surprising how interested every one Is in a simple game of pool when we step into the places. Under the present laws it Is almost impossible to Scl d SoANiSliOH anu IL Nouid tlhO oVV men to catch the places even if we could convict. It is up to the -oity at torneys and county solicitors to find some way to make the laws convict"
 Within the past six weeks 1t Is ru- mored that business among the alleged gambling establishments has picked up at a remarkable rate. Chief Bodeker has redoubled the efforts of his de- partment to break 1t up and some ar rests and convictions have followed. The catching of these places, however, the officers consider as unusually good luck. Tt is practically impossible to touch the big places on account of the precautions which they have taken, these officers state. We go around to them every little while with the same result"
 That the present grand jury will take action in the matter is well assured fact Two of the members of the body are said to be very much against the operating of games of chance and will do everything to cause the return of in- dictments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
AT BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE.
R. E. Lee Society VIII Celebrate It's
 Anniversary Tonight.

This evening from to 9:30 the R. B. Lee Literary society of Birmingham college will celebrate its 12th anni- versary. This occasion promises to be very interesting and. judging from the similar occasions of the past, will not fail to draw a large and appreciative audience. A good programme has been arranged by the young men in charge. One of the most enjoyable features of the evening will be breezy and lively debate on the subject. Resolved, That the south Is destined to become the chief industrial and commercial sec ton of the United States" M. Daven- port and R. c. Lovelady will discuss the affirmative side. while J. A. Denver and c. A. Tatum will defend the mega tive. An interesting oration will be delivered by N. H. Abernethy Plenty of good music. including selection by tho college band. will bs had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
ONE KILLED, ONE
 HURT BY BLAST
MEN AT SLOSS CITY FURNACES WERE BLASTING OUT BOTTOM WHEN DYNAMITE EXPLODED PREMATURELY.

In a premature explosion of blast oc- o'clock at the city furnace of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, First avenue and Twenty-ninth street, Carter Brown, negro employed at the furnace, received injuries which a few hours later resulted in his death, and Ike Rallston. a white man, was badly Injured about the face and head and will possibly lose his eyesight. The injured men were taken to St. Vincents hospital in the ambu- lances of the Green and Gaudin Under taking companies. Brown died few it was found that the white mans injuries were not so serious.
 At the time of the accident Rallston and Brown were engaged in setting a blast In the bottom of the furnace. The furnace was lately blo-,n out and 1t was necessary that the bottom be blasted It seems that the two men were in the vicinity of the blast when the dynamite exploded prematurely. Brown. who was nearest the spot where the blast was set, had his head almost blown from his body, but lived until after reaching the hospital. Rallston received portion of the discharge in the face, and was badly lacerated about the head and upper portion of the body. He was reported last night as resting well, but had not been able to open his eyes. The extent of the injuries to his eyes cannot as yet be known, but 1t Is probable that he will lose his eyesight
 Rallston is a man of family, residing at North Birmingham. The dead negro was also married and lived in the vicinity of the furnace. Both had been employed at the furnace for some time. Brown will be buried today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

mittee No. 5, of which M. V. Joseph Is chairman. The tabulation which appears this morning shows that committee No. 2 is now only about 5000 behind the lead ing committee The second largest amount turned in yesterday was by com mittee No. and the third largest by com mittee No A. the respective chairmen be- ing James Bailey and R. w. Ewing.
 Visit Railroad Men Today.
 The employees in the larger railroad shops located in and about Birmingham are to be given an opportunity to sub- scribe to the fund.- L. Sevier, general agent for the Southern and the Alabama Great Southern, will engineer this part of the canvas He will be assisted by A. c. Smith, general counsel for the Alabama Great Southern; James Weatherly, gen. eral counsel for the Southern. and c. H. Moorman, state association secretary. The men will be seen at the noon hour in the shops The visit to the Alabama Great Southern shops will be made today and the employees will be addressed by Messrs. Smith and Moorman. Tomorrow the Southern shops will be visited and the employees will be addressed by Messrs. Weatherly and Moorman. It Is probable that the Louisville and Nashville shops will be visited Monday by Dr. R. F. Ash worth.
 The first contribution from a Greek firm was that of Jebeles & Colias, which sets an example for their other country men in the city. It Is expected that sev- eral thousand dollars will be subscribed in their fund, which will be kept sepa- rately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Underwood Sends Message.

ConRressman o. w. Underwood sub scribed $500 to the fund yesterday in a telegram from Washington. The wire. which was addressed to R. s. Munger. president of the Birmingham Y. M. c. A.. was worded as follows:
 Your letter received. I subscribe $500 to Y. M. c. A. fund"
 The first contribution made toward the proposed Y. M. c. A. building was one for $000 made several years ago by Miss Mary Johnston, the author. Miss Johnston, Birmingham at the time and gave s200 out of the proceeds of the sale of her first book towards the purchase of the site.
 An appeal was made at the noon meet ing yesterday for the use of automobiles 50 that the committeeman who are tramp ing miles every day might save both time and energy in their efforts to boom the fund. Mrs. R. s. Munger, who was a visitor at headquarters during the meet ing, promptly volunteered to place her machine at the disposal of those who could use 1t to the best advantage. Her offer was immediately followed by one from W. M. Cosby. who said that his ma chine might be used by those who needed one most
 One of the features of the reports yes tsrday was the announcement of a contrt- button of $25 from colored man. H. c. Harris. The subscription was turned in by committee Nc. T, of which J. w. sibley is chairman
 The report of committee No. 2, of which R. E- Collins ts chairman, was again the largest of the day. This Is the fourth consecutive day that this committee has been in the lead for the days report. In- cidentally 1t might be noted that on the first day of the campaign committee No. was about sa0Oo behind the total o8 com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

Jefferson county, those who know state, should always poll between 12,ooO and 10000 votes In view of the lesson of last fall and in view of the fact that there is genuine bargain day counter of poli- tics offered this year. it was thought that Jefferson's vote in the elections this year would be about 15,0O0. If the vote Is that large much work is before the collector.
 Preparations have been made to &C., commodate the rush when 1t develops. The H. 50 paid for a poll tax receipt goes to the aid of the schools of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Only Ihelbe Wore Days
 For Paymenf .0f P0H Tax

Have you paid your poll tax?"
 Comparatively speaking. very few have. Possibly coco. according to the estimate, have qualified in Jefferson county to par ticipate in the several elections which will be held this year.
 But 12 more days remain.
 The collector last week, as is remem- bered, expressed the belief that this week there would be a mad rush to qualify. But his expectations were not realized.
 In the amendment campaign about 12ooo votes were boiled in Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Paul clImore's Company pisbands.

Knoxville, Tenn. January ao.-The the atrical company headed by Paul Gilmore three other members Of the company left today. presumably for the east Four others remain behind. An attachment was served on the box office receipts last night by A. B. Luce, member of the company, for a back salary claim, but the matter was compromised it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
T. M. BrItton,.

The funeral of T. M. 4dtton. who died Tuesday from wounds inflicted last Friday morning by unknown as- sailants, took place yesterday after noon at 2:80 o'clock from the residence of his daughter. Mrs. w. E. Jones. 11o4 Avenue H. Interment was given in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
BREAKS A COLD IN A DAY
And Cures any Cough That h Durable.
 Noted Physician's Formula.

And Cures any COugh That Is Curables
 Noted Physician's Formula.
 This prescription is one of the very best known to science. Any good druggist has the ingredients or will get them from his wholesale house; any one can mix them.
 MIX .sclf pint of good whisky with two ounces of glycerfne and add one-half ounce Concentrated pine compound. Tho bottle is to be well shaken each time and used in doses of a tsaspoonful to c tablespoonful every four hours" The Con- oentrated pine 10 . special pine product and comes only in half-ounce bottles. each enclosed in an air-tight case. but be sure 1t Is labeled Concentrated"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Martha j. Tarrant.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Martha J. Tarrant, who died Wednesday. were held yesterday aft ernoon at o'clock from the late resi- dence of the deceased, 2422 Twentieth avenue, North Birmingham Interment was in Hlmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
JUDGE OF CITY COURT

Judge 0. w. Ferguson a1l- nounces his candidacy for re- election as one of tho Judges of the City Court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary on April {. 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Other Visitors Present.

Robert J. Lowe of Barbour county. a well-known Alabamian, was in the city yesterday and called upon Col. O'Neal. MT. Lowe did not discus for publication the present political situation, but he ad- mitted that he is interested deeply. He is now in very fine health.
 Sheriff Johnston of Tallapoosa county, who was leader in the amendment cam paign in his county, was another visitor to the city yesterday. The people who defeated the amendment in Tallapoosa county" stated he. "are still lined up in this regard, and will probably con- tinue that fight in the ensuing state and county campaigns"
 The day brought forth no new develop ments in the race for governof Although Senator Spragins is still mentioned, it is generally believed that all the entries have proclaimed themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Contributions Reached the Total of $131,609 at Noon
 Meeting Yesterday
$500 SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE
 COMING RAPIDLY NOW
Congressman Underwood Sends $500 By Wire-Automob Will Be Used By the Soliciting
 Committee.

The reports yesterday for the fifth day showed that 65 per cent of the Y. M. c. A. fund had been subscribed. Eleven thousand was yesterdays work. While 1t rained during the aft ernoon, today is expected to be clear, and the workers will get new vim in their blood.
 The status of the fund after the re- ports were recorded last night is in- dicated by the following tabulation:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
Grand total

tUtftI IoI,uo5
 The following figures indicate the amounts reported by the 10 sub-com- mittees of the business mems and young mems committees and the stand ing of the committees:
 Business mems committee, T. H. Johnson. general chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

GREEN Undertaking co. Phones locs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

SHAW. The Undertaken. 21os and N10 Eth avenue. Both phones 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21

The following is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Birmingham for 24 hours ending at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
.ss,s50 s7s,e94

Totals $S,650 $78,694
 Young mems committee. F. B. Clark, general oh airman:
 Com. C-Burr Blackburn. 2S0 S1,O6O- Cbm. Al. A. Cabaniss. 1S6 566 Com. w. w. Hawkers.. 127 SOY Com. LA. M. Douglass. S5 3Oo Com. F-Dr. w. E. Dren-
 nen 15o 800 Com. D-Hugh Locke... 1S7 297 Com. G-G. T. Stafford... ITO 2S5 Com. B-S. J. Erckert.. 75 25C Com. E-Dr. R. F. Aash-
 worth ........-........ 62 2lz Com. H-B. c. Whatley.. 11b
 Totals s1,927 $3,S97
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January N20.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Fri day. colder. northwest winds; Saturday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
The $500 List.

The following subscriptions for $500, and one for s750, were received up to and including yesterday