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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
BOYS LISTEN TO
 ROBINSON SPEECH
BOYS, SECRETARY OF Y. NJ. C. 4. MADE TWO INTER- ESTING TALKS TO LOCAL MEM BERS YESTERDAY

At the Young Mems Christian assoeia- ton yesterday afternoon and last night fully 400 members of the boys depart ment and their friends listened to talks by C. c. Robinson, the international boys secretary of the association who las perhaps talked to more boys than any other one man in the country.
 Mir Robinson spoke to the school boys in the afternoon. impressing upon them that the spirit of the association is one CT fellow along and make him have 8 good time, and he told them how to put it into actual practice in the gymnasium, in school and at home. He told them not to get all you can and can all you get" but to be generous and always lend the helping hand.
 One of his strong points was that the boy of today has a life to live as a boy, that he doesn't have to wait for manhood to do good and great things At the night meeting he urged the busi- ness boys to find jobs with futures to them, and then stick. "Remember the postage stamp, how it carries the mes sage, and sticks until it gets there.' He has a way of making the working boy feel that he is the biggest person on earth and thet hree cheers for MT. Rob- inson last night were loud and lusty ones.
 The prizes for the cross-country run on Thanksgiving were awarded, and plans were outlined to the boys for their winter work, including leader corps, clubs and membership contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
THE w. D. WOOD
 LUMBER co. HAS
LARGEST AND BEST STOCKED AND
 ARRANGED PLANT IN THE DIs-
 UNDERWRITING TO BUILD A
 HOUsE-w. D. WOOD, PRESIDENT

The large building material business operated for Il years under the firm name of the Wood-Norriss Lumber com pany. by direction of MT. w. D. Wood, at Eighth avenue and Thirteenth street, Is now the W. D. Wood Lumber com pany. H. A Speaker has succeeded MT. Norris, who has left the city.
 The W. D. Wood Lumber company is among the largest concern of the kind in the south. The yards are very large and 1t has railroad trackage sufficient to accommodate 40 cars at time and a lot of trackage permits unloading from more than 50 cars.s The storage system is perfect. Every provision is made for lumber of the various grades, sizes and lengths Spacious storage has been pro- vided for lime cement, hard plaster. The hig warehouse rooms take care of the lSilndried lumber, mouldlngs, columns, pickets, corner beads, finishing lumber, etc. Another division takes care of man. ties, hardware, paints, roofing, wire goods. Ample and convenient provision has been made for all of the other stocks This is certainly the most complete and the best arranged plant in the district You can buy from this big firm every thing needed to build house.
 The old plant was completely destroyed by the big. fire last March, but MT. Wood set to work at once to rebuild better anu bigger, and the magnificent yards today are monument to his courage and pusl- ness sagacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
ADJUSTMENTS
"fhe Title Mart"
CAST.


 The Marquis of Tredbury, a young Mo- bieman in financial. straits, Mr Arthur Mohan.
 Reginad Barking, NJ P. son of Bark ing's China, MT N. w Tredinnick
 MT. Joln Blackwell, Railroad President and Capain of Industry, MT. Hugh Mar tin.
 MT. Lawrence Pepys. lawyer. man of the worl', MT. A. B. White.
 Roy Carlson, reporter on New York Morning Republic, MT. J. W. Ager.
 Hiram Peters, storekeeper and Sheriff, MT Hubert Smith.
 Ezra Syazey, his clerk, MT. woodruff George
 Tilden. Valet to Lord Tredbery, MT. James Coleman.
 Stetson butler. MT. John Marks.
 Edith. an athletic American heiress, Mrs. Willard Sullivan
 Mrs. Blackwell. second wife to MT. Blackwell, Miss Serena Kirkpatrick.
 Lady Marjorie Ticknor, Miss Emily Morris
 Society was out in force last night at the Jefferson theatre to witness very oreditablt amateur performance of Win ston Churchills "The Title Mart'' The Masqueraders were the first to produce the comedy, but last nights presentation would have done credit to many troupe of professionals. The play was carried off without a hitch, all the members of the cast acquitting themselves admirably. The principals were particularly good. Arthur Mohan, as the Marquis of Fred bury, and Mrs Willard P. Sullivan, as Edith Blackwell handled the stellar roles with grace and naturalness that were charming. The 1ove-1haking scene in the second act is deserving of special credit. N. ". Tredinnick, as Reginald Bark ing. and Hugh Martin, as John Blackwell. were also good. The former, in fact, was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
HARGRAVE WILL
 MOVE TO ATLANTA
MADE THAT OF- FIcE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF POSTAL TELEGRA COMPANY WILL, BE TRANSFERRED

It was announced yesterday that Jesse Hargrave. who has been super intendent of the Postal Telegraph com- pany here for three years. had been appointed assistant to the general su- perintendent It was also given ont that the offices of the superintendent, which have been here for some time. will be removed to Atlanta, effective January l.
 The promotion of Mir. Hargrave was among a long list made in the reor- ganization of the Postal operating de- partment announced from Nashville yesterday.
 He will be succeeded by c. B. Ar rington of Nashville as superintendent of the third district MT Arlington will pay frequent visits to Birmingham but will have his offices fin Atlanta.
 Birmingham in the reorganization has been placed in the third district which is comprised of the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The business of the three states will be handled by MT. Arlington, succeed ing MT. Hargrave.
 The reorganization of the Postal op- era ting department announced yester- day includes the creation of two new superintendencies and the promotion of two men to the posts. It is expect ed that the new organization will be ina better position to handle the Postal business in the south than ever be- fore.
 MT. Hargrave, who shapes in the Postal Christmas gifts, during his three years residence here has been stu diously attentive to the ocal offices and has succeeded in making fine showing from Birmingham. He is widely known In this city and has many friends who will be glad to hear or his promotion. The dher officers are known here, including MT. Airing ton, who as manager of he Postal al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
MAN IS CRUSHED
 BETWEEN TIE CARS !. T. Ellison Meets Violent
 Death At Ensley MEN HELD FOR MURDER Coroner's Jury Finds Enough Evidence To Hold Harry Anderson and
 Jack Harden For Implica-
 ton In Pike's Death
MEN HELD FOR MURDER

A fatal accident occurred at the steel mill yesterday about noon. when l. T. FL ilson, a switchman, employed on yard engine No. 15f, in the steel plant yards, was crushed and mangled beyond recog- hilton by a collision between two trains. The deceased was riding on the foatboard e 3he eHgIas HHIsh was running at ran1 f8te Fsau safne unknown cause rho eHEs zgnIfH f=e track and plunged Iato a5atHsa talf a5 cars standing on si1c irsaI Hsan was caught 5afween zae fea aas ana literally torn = pieces.
 1hH ar Hz Zen to Eehois < Ing alas n68afa aIsIas establishment and pre- 1assa aa lHsaWenf Funeral arrange aaaa .saa Haf hese announced. Mr. El- 15saa easzaaaas :. eaa af age and leaves 2 anI 8ala HIa aad been in he aaaagz '. las eomsaas Tor about 12I z nths ald ws s-aatr and industrious. Tha eoHoaor MI. aoId ao snq1est Monaay.
 his s sne ta.aa slosnz dsath thaL Q IS occurred in 9as sieinitg since sannaay night. and faarth victim lies n sefi- sHa condition at Carrawss lesrlta faen
 ata'ol shot inflicted hs an Hknown Haaaaa The deaths vsHs E ;. Caudle, aazHsae silaa Maazas sesaiag at .ne .a. furnaces; Walter Pike, who was stabbed to death near Ezell station Mon- day night, and l. T. Ellison. who was Killed yesterday. The seriously injured man Is Roy Vaughn, who was shot through and through on the trestle over Village creek Sunday morning. All the victims are young men, barely of age. Those killed by accident were married and leave families, the other two were single.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
SBen-Hmr"

Like Tennyson's Brook" it seems that Ben -Hur" can "go on forever U for it Is now in its twelfth season and still at the head of all dramatic spec tae1es. Truly, KlaW & Erlanger were not only discoverers but invaders oi prowess since they realized the won derful possibilities of the Wallace TO- nance and it's audiences, though with various views, are proof that Ben Hur" has a universal appeal with a different mental token for every kind of imagination.
 More than 200 people participate in the production. Edgar Stillman Kel- ley's brilliant musical score has been made one of the most impressive fea- lures of the present elaborated pro- duction, which will occupy the stage of the Jefferson theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Decent Der 15, 16 and IT. There will also be a special matinee on Saturday, Decem- Der IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

above the average of the stage English man. Hubbert Smith and Woodruff George handled comedy roles very credi- tably. Miss Serena Kirkpatrick was en- tirely too charming as Mrs. Blackwell, the role of the dragon stepmother, but she was generally forgiven. The work of Miss Emily Morris, as Lady Marjorie Ticknor, was equally good.
 Little fault can be found with the per formance as the work of amateurs. The thing was cleverly done in it's entirety and the audience was not backward in showing it's appreciation. The Masquer- aders are to be congratulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

Nashville, frequently came to this city. The changes as announced follow:
 Jesse Hargraye, to be assistant to the general superintendent.
 C. IL Ashburn of Norfolk Va., to be superintendent of the first district, em- bracing Virginia, North and South Car olina.
 G. ". Ribble of Richmond, Va, for merly superintendent of the first dis- trict. to be superintendent of the second district, embracing Georgia and Flor ida.
 C. B. Arlington of Nashville. Tenn, formerly superintendent of the fourth district, to be superintendent of the third district, embracing Alabama, Mis- sissippi and Louisiana.
 ". C. Daviet, former chief clerk to General Superintendent Usher, to be superintendent of the fourth district embracing Kentucky and Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Al H. 1uetzl Wilson

Al H. Wilson. the German dialect comedian, comes to the Jefferson thes atre next Monday, when he will be seen as the central character in the dainty comedy drama, Metz in Ire land" which has the distinction of be- ing the best Wilson play so far pro- duced. During the unfolding of the story the audience travels with Mir. Wilson, who portrays the character of Metz Klonikilty, a young German wan derer, through an interesting country, the land of the Shamrock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Young Men Held For Murder

we, the jury ind the deceased met his death at the hands of Harry Anderson and Jack Harden" This was the verdict rendered by the jury empanneled by Cor oner Brasher to investigate the death of Walter Pike, the young white man who was stabbed to death Monday night at Ezen station. The inquest was held last night at the undertaking establishment of Eehols d2 Angwin, and quite number of witnesses were examined. The testi1a ' was entirely eircnr1sfa fial, but str g tnonzh i5 hold the NO young men oharred with the killing The egideu e brought out the faet tha1 he accused
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
At the Biiou

No play of more absorbing interest has ever appeared at the Bijou than At the Mercy of Tiberius," the power full darama taken from the book of Mrs. Augustus Evans Wilson, and styled the companion play to "St. FL mo-" There is a matinee Thursday and Saturday and performance every night. Next week comes "The Wan derer," a drama with music, in which it is stated the music is particularly enioyable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

negro broke into a tailoring shop at 314 Twenty-fourth street, north, and stole a large amount of clothing. Prac- tically all the articles stolen were re- covered by the detectives. It is also charged that he is the negro who stole the automobile of R. A. Lewis and wrecked 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Annual Debate At Howard College

The annual joint debate between the Franklin and Philomathic Literary socie- ties will be held in the Howard college chapel next Friday evening at o'clock. The Franklins will be represented by T. w. Smyly and O. W. Greer; the Philos by w. R. Rigell and J. G. Pinson. There is a great rivalry between the two societies, and much society spirit will be shown. All the friends of the college are cordially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Sch hooI Improvement Association

The Barker School Improvement asso- citation will meet this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, when important business will come before the meeting. All members are requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Held On Numerous Charges

Arthur Jackson. negro man, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Burge
 and Duff on two charges of grand lar | ceny and one of burglary and another serious charge. It is charged that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 Benjamin J. Cheeseman of Birmingham to Miss Saidee Lucille Hayes.
 William Williamson of Ensley to Miss Lizzie Lenora Moon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
NOTICE

We want you to take note of our large stock of music rolls. You ought to see our $1.OO roll.
 T. WILLIAMS MUSIC HOUSE, 2O07 Second avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-21
Aviation Meet in Fresno

FRESNO, Jan. 20.--At the meeting of
the chamber of commerce held in the
Hughes hotel at 1890 o'clock this MORN
ing it was decided that the offer made
by the representative Of the Frank H.
Johnson mercantile company would be
accepted and that an aviation meet
would be held in Fresno next week.
commencing Thursday, January 81, and
lasting through Sunday. January 80.
The representative of the Frank H
Johnson company promised that he
would have Willard with his Curtiss
aeroplane and Knabenshue and Peachey
IN the two dirigibles here for the meet
He stated that Willard was anxious
TO establish records and with this end
in view the chamber of commerce has
offered a reward of $4,000 to the avi-
ator that breaks the height record and
of $4,000 to the aviator that breaks the
<nee6 racord
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-21
ROADS FINANCES
BADLY fNIANGlfD
Valuable Assets of Ocean Shore
Are Heavily Encountered
With Debts
Unless Payments Are Made In
dividual Creditors May
Seize Property

The finances of the Ocean Shore rail-
way are badly entangled. according 10
a supplemental statement which Will be
filed in the United States circuit court
today by Walter kaufman. attorney for
Receiver F. S. Stratton OF the company
Rolling stock and terminal properties
are either rented, il represents, or have
been secured by sufficient payments to
cause a heavy loss to creditors IL the
contracts lapse.
Judge Van Fleet has set tomorrow as
the day for deciding whether he will
appoint engineers to report on the
future of the road. With view OF
informing the court as far as possible
Stratton filed a statement several days
ago telling OF its needs. On the strength
of this he obtained s4.5O0 to pay the
overdue rent on the Twelfth and Ms
sion street terminal and the same
amount on the Standard oil companys
fuel contract.
In his supplemental statement STRAIT
ton says that the only property the
Ocean Shore owns is the ofice building
on Eleventh street, which Is mort aged
for 100000 to the Hibernia bank. on
other railroad land there is owing S24-
$40 in rent, which must be paid to
protect the right to purchase. The roll
ing stock, he says, was bought on the
tnstallment plan, the title being with
held until full payment. II the road
does not pay the s30.219 still due on
equipment it will forfeit the S141,0O0 it
has already given on account.
The fuel oil BILL for which an issue or
receivers certificates was authorized BY
the judge, is only a small item Bills
for electricity of s2,4OO and water bills
Of $4,000 must be paid Immediately or
the supplies will be shut on The COM
pany will even lose it's boring machin-
cry. on which II has paid $4,000. unless
500 additional Is turned over to the
owner TO obtain the title
Copies OF the statement have been
sent by Stratton TO all creditors. He
says that his only purpose Is that all
should know the truth. To this end he
has done all he could to assist the par
ties intervening in the case.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-21
THE B0UD0IR OF
A FAT WOMAN.

What do we seer TerriffcaIly long
and austere looking corsets: tiny Gas
possible) shoes. uppers bulging over thet
vamps; various restrainers, retainerss
detainers (names unknown). perspira-
tiOn disinfectants; blackhead eradica-
tors; pimple specifics; blood medicine.
Strewed around a few candy boxes;
maybe an exerciser on the wall. These
properties" signify that at various
times this pleasant room Is the scene
of fashionable tortures, OF heartburn
ings, of fallfngs from grace. Here the
poor lady gasps into her retainers, her
harness. Here she hides her fat
caused pimples. perspiration, black
heads; here, when her spirit IS weak.
she forsakes the exerciser for the dead
ly candy box. What a hfe-what
four-hushi
AvoidabIe? A Marnnola Prescription
Tablet. taken after each meal and at
bedtime, will reduce that fat IA pound
a day. down to the firm flesh beneath:
Danish the fat-caused blemishes: give
license to eat all the candy. etc.
craved. and sleep as long as one de-
sires. Investigate; tender seventy -fvs
cents to your druggist for a large case.
or write the Marmola Co. 246 Farmer
Bldg. Detroit. Mich. Do not be tinid
-Marmola Tablets are safe-beinE
made strictly in accordance with the
famous. fashionable formula: z OF.
Marmola. Il o. FL Ex- Cascara Aro-
matte. S1s or Peppermint Water; con-
sequently. go ahead-without fear. A
month Will emancipate you
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-21
r0nTI0N Esfradas Reply Ends Peace Negotiations
FIIRfII7W Case Against Ambassadors Wife Dismissed
UlLluIt Amnesty Movement in Spain to Be Extended
SEEK TO OPEN
PRISON DOORS
Movement for Liberation of PO-
Iitical Convicts Will Be
Spread in Catalonia

MADRID, Jan. 20-Organizers of the
amnesty movement in Barcelona, the
object of which is to obtain the liberia
tion of political prisoners, are planning
to extend the campaign throughout
Catalonia
1t is stated that the movement is ied
by the socialists. but 1t is also reported
that leaders of the socialists and the
radicals have fallen out through jeal-
ousy and differences as to the policy to
be pursued.
In Barcelona some hotel walters have
struck, demanding one days rest out
Of seven. and there is a possibility that
the strike will become general In no
tells of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-21
NEW BRANCH ADDED
TO MARINE LEAGUE
Redwood City Businessmen Af-
filiate With San Franciscans
at Enthusiastic Meeting
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

REDWOOD CITY, Jan. 20.-As the
result of an address delivered this
afternoon by George W. Dickie of the
merchant marine league of California
at Odd Fellows hall a branch of the
league was formed in this city.
The address, which dealt exclusively
with facts and figures. was held under
the auspices of the Redwood City
women's club and was attended by the
members of the board of trade, high
school faculty and pupils and num-
Der of prominent businessmen of the
city.
Besides the talk made by Dickie
c.. c. Hennion, also member of the
league, spoke on the deplorable situa-
tion of the American navy at the pres
ent time, having few American ships
for colliers in time of war.
Short talks were made by a number
of local people, all of whom expressed
surprise at the revelations made by
both Dickie and Hennion and an
nounced themselves as heartily in ia
vor of the purpose of the league and
pledged their assistance in every pos
sible manner to support the new
branch. Those addressing the meeting
were: Rev. Father Sullivan, Rev.
Charles Kirkland. Andrew D. Walsh.
r. +. Chamberlain, i. Johnson; Mrs.
L. M. Kirkpatrick, who occupied the
chair; Mrs Corran Clark and Mrs. F. p.
Wentworth
An address will be delivered tonight
by Dickie before the mems club of the
Presbyterian church at San Rafael,
which it is expected will result in the
formation of another branch.
Oakland has a branch of the league
at the present time and others are in
course, of formation at San Jose, Sac
ramento, Stockton and Palo Alto.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-21
FLINT AND McLACHLAN
PREPARING FOR RACE
Senator and Representative Are
Busy Making Copy"
Especial Dispatch to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The Call
WASHINGTON, Jan. 90 - Senator
Flint announced today that he would
ask the senate to direct the committee
on interoceanic canals, of which he is
chairman, to make an investigation of
Panama railroad and steamship mat
ters, particularly in relation to any con-
tracts 1t may have with the Pacific
Mail steamship company
Representative McLachlan OF Califor-
MIA is not disposed to let Flint get all
the credit for the Panama investiga
ton.
The rivalry between Flint and Nc
Lachlan is taken by the Californians
here as an indication taht Flint is
grooming himself for reelection and
that McLachlan may come out as can
didate for the senate. Flint has not
officially announced that he has with
drawn from the race
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-21
AMERICAN WOMAN
VICTOR IN SUIT
Litigation Growing Out Of a
Tradesman's Attempt to Seize
Goods Is Dismissed

PARIS, Jan. 2O.-The court today
dismissed the case growing out of the
attempted seizure of lace curtains fur
nished for the residence in the Avenue
Du Bois de Boulogne of Mrs. John G.
A. Leishman, wife of the United States
ambassador to Italy.
The court decided that it was simply
a question of a disputed bill and that
the standing of Mrs. Leishman should
have protected her against seizure.
Mrs. Leishman was not in the city
when a tradesman sought to take from
her home goods which he valued at
$1,000 and for which he had not been
paid. In the absence of Mrs. Leishman
the correctness OF the bill was ques-
toned and the seizure resisted.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-21
Many Meets Scheduled

NEW YORK. Jan. 20.-More than
$500 900 in prize money will be offered
this year for aviation meets held under
the auspices of the International aero
nautical federation
According to a statement issued at
the headquarters of the Aero club Of
America Ii meets are scheduled be-
tween April / and November 2, for
which S416,000 has already been prom
1sed.
The longest dates awarded are those
secured for the American meet. which
will be held from October Is to Novem-
Der 2. No selection OF city for the
competition will be made until all bids
are in. New York, Washington. De-
troit St. Louis, Kansas City and other
cities are seeking the attraction.