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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
NEED MORE ROOM !
 AT MONTEYALLO

la
 A. H. Alston, supernumerary judge of tho state and trustee of the Girls In- dustrial school at Montevallo, states that that institution of learning is in need or legislative appropirations.
 "The. school is in splendid shape stated Judge Alston, "save in the matter of room. At the present time there are 470 young ladies fin attendance. and every available foot of: space Is occupied. Some time ago, as Is remembered, 1t was neces. sary to advertise that the school could accommodate, no more pupils.
 Under the direction of President T. W. Palmer the colleeg is thriving until now there are few better institutions of eda- cation for young women In the country. With proper appropriation by the next legislature the Montevallo institution should become the first in the land" Judge Alston hes just attended meet ing of committee of the trustees, and states that plans which will mean much for the institution are on foot. s'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURT

Tn order that the final dockets Of the city court may be completed this week for adjournment for the holidays Judge H. A. Sharpe of the chancery division IS trying cases docketed for hearing in the first division. The case now on trial IS that of A. S. Cowan vs. Moore Bros. on trial in the first division, Judge Nesmith presiding, is the case of Daniel Downey vs the Alabama Western Railroad conl- pany.
 The jury in the case of Monroe s. George vs. the Seaboard Air Line, on trial yesterday in the third division of the city court. rendered g. verdict in favor of the defendant. George sued for damages TOT personal injuries.
 Non-iury cases and the arguing Of mo tions consumed the sessions yesterday oi fudge Lanes and Judge Crows divisions of the circuit court, and both divisions adjourned early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
HANDLEY MEMORIAL
 MEETING DELAYED
Committee To Arrange New Years Meeting Will Hold Session
 This Morning

On account of the inability of some of the ministers to attend. the New Years memorial committee. having in. hand the memorial meeting in honor of the late Dr. Handley, did not confer yesterday. The meeting was passed until today at 4 o'clock The committeeman. chiefly brother ministers of the late Dr. Hand- ley, will meet in the offices of John w. Mcqueen, tenth floor Woodward building.
 The meeting is for the purpose of out lining the final plans for the memorial service scheduled to occur on the after noon of New Years day. At this meet ing a number of short addresses will be made upon the life and work of the late Dr. Handley.
 At this meeting the plan to erect or establish memorial of some character to the memory of Dr. Handley will re- ceive it's strongest public impetus. The committee of ministers having the work in hand is exerting every energy to make the gathering one of the most success full and interesting ever held here. There Is a great deal of interest in the proposed memorial exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
MANY FAST TRAINS LATE LAST NIGHT
Trains Entering Terminal Station De- Iayed From One to Eight Hours By Heavy Traffic

Heavy traffic on the railroads and dis arrangements in operations played havoc with the schedules of trains entering the Terminal station last night. A majority of the inbound trains were late and their delays extended from the early afternoon until the latest trsyns during the night
 The Frisco handled two sections of its train due here at 4:10 o'clock. The firsl came in pretty well with delay of only few minutes. However. the second sec tion was reported at 10 o'clock last night as hours and 30 minutes late. This train carries homeseekers bound for Florida.
 Southern railway train No. 39, due here at 10 o'clock, was hour and 30 minutes late The train was stopped between this city and Anniston by derailment of a freight train. which held it up, throwing out the operating schedule something over an hour.
 The Central of Georgia train due here at 10:10 was reported as being two hours late, reaching the city about 12:30 a. m.
 Queen and Crescent train No. 912. due here at Il :35 o'clock was two hours and 3t minutes late. reaching here about o'clock this morning. The Southern rail way connections with this train for the east was cancelled by the delay, that train leaving at 1915 a. m. on time.
 The traffic tie-up indicates better than perhaps anything else that business Is heavy on the lines. The trains continue to be crowded with persons coming to the city on shopping expeditions, to spend the holidays, school boys and girls com ing home, and visitors generally. The railroad men are all rushed to handle the extra holiday business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
WANTS MORROW TO
 PRESIDE IN SENATE
". n. BANKHEAD THINKS HIM EMIL NENTLY FITTED AND WILL DO ALL HE CAN TO SECURE HIS ELECTION

William B. Bankhead of Jasper, son of Senator Bankhead, is hungering to turn trick in the interest of the candidacy of Senator Hugh Morrow for the presi- dency of the senate.
 MT. Bankhead was in the city yester- cay and at the Morris last evening stated his views. He states that his former service in the legislature satisfied his ambition, but that he would attend the opening sessions in January in order to aid one or more of his friends who are seeking positions in (Which to serve their state.
 T am very anxious to see Hugh Nor row chosen to preside over the senate, he stated. He is eminently qualified, as everyone knows. In the second place, am interested because of our long and warm friendship.
 We were in college together, roomed together, in fact. I was his best man at his wedding. His children call me Uncle Bill' and mine called him Uncle Hugh But of course the first consider alton is his peculiar fitness. He is the logical candidate, by all means, and will be prepared to take off my coat in his behalf in case 1t Is necessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
CHRISTMAS DINNER
 FOR CITY PRISONERS

The prisoners at the city 5aiis VIII feast on Christmas and some or them will be pardoned by Mayor Exum loi- lowing a custom of the mayors to par don deserving prisoners on Christ mas eve.
 The food for the banquet has already been ordered and the items are as toI- lows: Two hundred pounds Of porK' no loaves of bread, 15 dozen ginger eakes. 8 crates of oranges and bar rcls of apples.
 The men at the county jail will not be forgotten and banquet IS oeins manned for them. The sisters or the Catholic church visited the county jail yesterday afternoon and distributed presents among the men. Warden F l.. Newman was presented with a box of cigars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate, in which amounts of $1O0O or more were involved, were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 s27bo-H. G. Fulton to T. l.. Drake, lot F, block 5, Princeton.
 49oo-Birmingham Realty company to Robert B. Myer, lot lS, re-sup-oiVlsion oi block S33 survey of Birmingham.
 s42oo-Same to same, lot 9, block sSS' city s1oo0-L. I. Otto to A. M. Menill. lot g. block 114, East Lake Land company's sur vey of East Lake
 s25Oo-J. c. Mason to J. B. Cross, lot g. block 1T. Princeton Land company's sur YeY of Dewey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
$13OOOO Cut Is Made Tn
 City'S Expense Account

Police, six months. appropriation, $50, 900; reduction, s1s.ooo.
 Street, six months. appropriation, s1oo, ,ooo; reduction. 31s.ooo.
 Fire, six months. appropriation. $1Oo.- 010: reduction, ss6oo.
 Other. departments. six months, reduction, $s5.ooo.
 Total appropriations. s4Ss.25o; total reductions. 311o,S5o.
 Chairman McDowell states that the additional s2o.ooo reduction will be taken from parks. prisons. street light ing and water. which the committee .s yet to go into.
 While the salary of no department head could be lowered. this having been fixed for two years the budget sets the amount to be expended by every de- partment and warns them to remain within e>limits set.
 A $s5,oO6 reduction is secured from the departments whose appropriations are set out in the budget as follows: Council, $l2oo; office of city clerk $1950: office of city auditor. $310O; of fee of tax assessor. s3100; office of comptroller public Improvements. s510O; office of license inspector, sS10o; office of city attorney, {55o0; office of city engineer. $2100; office of building in- spector. $2460; office of plumbing in spector, $5sbo office of electrical in- spector. $1sb0; city hall. $500: record ] er's court. $500; pounds. $8650.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Guy R. Coleman

The remains of Guy R. Coleman, aged 34 years, who died Tuesday afternoon at 1:35 o'clock of poisoning, were sent for burial to Hayneville this morning at 3:51 o'clock. The interment will be at the Mt. Willing cemetery. The deceased is survived in addition to his father, Thom- as L. Coleman. by two sisters, Mrs. w. J. Coker of Mt. Willing. and Mrs. Riley of Callman, and by three brothers, Thomas L. Coleman. Jr., and Coburn c. Coleman of Mt. Willing, and Jesse Coleman of Hayneville.
 The remains will be escorted by two representatives each from the Masonic order and Knights of Pythias.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
GOES TO LOUISVILLE
Hervey w. Laird Makes Another Trtp About Citizens National Life

State Deputy Insurnace Commission CT Hervey W. Laird passed through Birmingham yesterday morning en route to Louisville, Ky, where he goes to secure a report on the examination of the affairs of the Citizens National Life Insurance company of that city. It Is very probable that MT. Laird will return tonight and that the report will be made public.
 It is alleged that internal dissention is the cause of the trouble of the in surance company and one of the results of the reported friction has been re- ouest for a receiver. This is the third trip of MT Laird to Louisville in con- nection with the case. He has been given assurance that the Citizens Ma tional has ample funds on deposit with the Kentucky insurance department to protect the holders of policies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
DIVIDEND DECLARED
 BY FIRST NATIONAL
Fnuyene I. Brown Is Elected Director To Succeed the Late w. H.
 Woodward

Al a meeting of the directors of the First National bank yesterday. the quar- terly dividend of 3 per cent on the slocfA was declared out of the net profits, pay able January 8. One hundred thousand dollars was passed from the undivided nrofits to the surplus fund. On January 2 s5oO. GOO, realized from the premiums on the new stock, will be added to the sur plus. On and after that date the panK ,,lu have a capital of $1,5O0,0O0 and sur plus of $1, 100000. During the coming year the surplus will be, 1t is said, rounded up to si 100000. making capital and surplus $s,0O0.OO0.
 E. L. Brown was elected uiiecloi VI the First National bank, vice w. II. woodward, deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
UNIQUE FEATURE
 TOMORROW NIGHT

The Christmas entertainment of the First Presbyterian Sunday school. which is to be given tomorrow night, will be one of the most enjoyable and elaborate fea- lures In the years work
 Superintendent F. w. Dixon wants it understood that not only the children, but their mothers and fathers are invited, and the only cost of admission will be one big potato.
 While the children will find Santa Claus and plenty Of good things. there will be one particularly fine attraction for young and old alike.
 Stereopticpn views of the life of Christ will be given, and Mrs. J. H. Phillips has cons srted to tell the story as the pie tures are presented The children of the various departments will all take part In the Christmas programme, and they are full of their plans for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
GARNSEY SAYS COAL
 BUSINESS IS FINE
Says Many in Memphis Were Not Sur prIsed At Census Showing Made
 By Birmingham

Cyrus Garnsey Jr., general manager Of
 the Galloway Coal company. who was
 here yesterday engaged in a suit of his
 company. was very optimistic over the
 outlook for coal business during the re-
 mainder of the season He said prac-
 tically all that could be mined by his
 company was being brought to the sur face and shipped to waiting customers He said the equipment at the mines owned by his company had been add ed to in order to handle the immense ton- nages that had been placed in this dis trict by the great coal consuming com pany of this territory.
 MT. Garnsey said the car shortage which had been serious for several months had been somewhat relieved, and that indications bore out the opinion. which was general, that the mining com panies would be taken care of adequate ly by the railroads from this time on. The shortage, from the best obtainabie information, resulted from the companies pernitting cars to go out west this sea- son, thus decreasing the supply here. .eThere cannot be any complaint in coal business" said MT. Garnsey. "'The companies have been handling larger tonnages this year than ever before, and have been working their mines at greater rate than in the past The Bir- mingham district, if the coal trade is a
 basis at all, should feel jubilant this winter for the trade has been phenome- nal. ftl t'4a e.r
 we are spending quite little money
 at our mines, and will have them in bet
 ter order after a short while than ever before" ~
 In speaking of Birmingham Mir, Garn- sey said: ss-itfea
 lover in Memphis we were very much surprised that Birmingham went ahead 1 of us on the census returns. However
 some of the citizens of that city who
 know of the rapid strides here were in
 measure prepared for it, and they were
 not so much shocked. But to most of
 our people the bad showing by our city
 was hard to understand. When one | comes to look at it the returns were not
 so bad. This city has grown phenome- | naily. Memphis has grown conserva-
 lively, and in being outstripped by Bir-
 mingham we should not complain. know
 of no place that would have been better pleased to see beat us than Birmingham. This city is the talk of the country on | the returns, and I am pleased on that account. Anyone who knows anything
 at all of Birmingham will surely admit
 that the next few years will show even
 better returns"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
sfenhen H. Strickland

The funeral services of Stephen H Strickland, aged 3S years, who died Tues day afternoon at l :55 o'clock from poison ing. will be held from the Pratt City Methodist church today at 1920 o'clock and the interment will be at Elmwood cemetery this afternoon at o'clock These requested to act as pallbearers are George B. Farrant, w. T. Metcalf, J. D. Matlock, Sam F. Richburg, J. M. Key holds, and H. c. Miller. The deceased is survived by one sister, Miss Rosa Strick- land, and three brothers, J. E. Strici- land of Pratt City B. D. Strickland of Woodstock, and N. M. Strickland of Van derbilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Mrs. M. M. stricklen Dead

Apniston, December 21.-(Special.)- Mrs. Mary M Stricken, one of the pioneers of Anniston, died at her home 429 Glen Addie, early Wednesday morning and her body will be laid at rest in Hillside cemetery Thursday morning after funeral services at the hone at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev w. W. Scott, former pastor of the Glen Addie Meth odist church. Mrs Stricken was 68 years of age. She if survived by a daughter, Miss Della Stricken, and two sons. E. B. Strick- len and Anderson Stricken, all of this city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
James F. Anderson Die.

Tuscumbia, December M.-(Special.)- j. James F. Anderson. prosperous and weil-known farmer of Colbert county, died Sunday at his home at Spring Val ley from congestive chill. which att tackled him Thursday. MT. Anderson was 4c years old and is survived by his widow and four children. He was the uncle of Mrs. Sam Ferguson and Mrs. James Fin ley of Tuscumbia. The funeral services and interment were held in Oakwood cemr etery here yesterday afternoon at ? o'clock ,N3.l s. EfsH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22

Nineteenth street at Eleventh avenue by the automobile of Dr. Cunningham Will son. was reported last night to be still very serious.
 The young lady has not yet regained consciousness. and grave doubts are held for her recovery. Indications seem to point toward concussion of the brain, though no authoritative report has been made.
 Mrs. Parker, the mother of the injured girl, has reached the bedside of her daughter, and also two of Miss Parkers sisters. The father of the young woman has as yet been unable to reach the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
sfeanahina Collide

New York, December 21.-The stean- ship Koenigin Luise, from Naples, col- lided with the French line steamship Floride, from Havre, in the harbor to- day The bridge of the Floride was broken and some of the deck rails were smashed The K0eninn Luise sustained no apparent damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
". Fl. Stowe

W. H. Stowe. aged 31 years, died De- cember 1s at Deming, N. M. The remains will reach Birmingham today for burial. The funeral services will take place from the late residence, 61s South Twenty-flfth street, tomorrow afternoon at 2;30 o'clock, and the interment will be at Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by a widow and child. He was brother of A. D. Stowe and was an engineer for the Alabama Gerat Southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Miss NJ. Louisa Crane

Miss M Louisa Crane, aged 76 years died yesterday at Thorsby, and her re- mains were sent by the Green Undertake ing company to Cincinnati for burial last night at S:3S o'clock. The deceased was sister of G. F. Junkerman of Thorsby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
New Req, Estate Company

Articles of incorporation for the Stew art Watson Real Estate company, au- thorized to engage in a general real es- tate and land business, with offices in Ensley. were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court. The company has an authorized capital of $5000, and will be- gin business with 5000 paid in. officers and incorporators are: J. H. Stewart, president; H. M. Watson, vice president and treasurer; A. J. Watson, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
William Henry McCarty

William Henry McCarty, aged T years, died yesterday morning at o'clock at his late residence, 3o1 South Twenty-seventh street The funeral services will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2 oclock and the interment will be at Elm wood cemetery. The deceased leaves a widow, three daughters and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Small .Thefts Reported Yesterday

The following small thefts were report ed to the police department yesterday: Ward Murphy, one bicycle; Birmingham Loan company, one revolver; H. w. Eggler one buggy, one set of harness, one blahket Ed Hammond, one cow; M. Rosenberg, three geese; Mrs. Fitzgerald, one lot of laundry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
John Miles

The funeral services of John Miles, aged 73 years, who died Tuesday night at the residence of his son, c. H. Miles. 1224 Louise avenue, will be held from the res idence probably Friday at a time to be announced later. upon the arrival of rela- tive5 from Baltimore. The interment will be at Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Mnchinist Loses Hand

Huntsville, December. 2.-(special.)-Ed Mitchell. a machinist employed by the Huntsville Foundry and Machine Works, lost hand yesterday afternoon in the machinery of the plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Nssal Rules on Immigrant.

washington, December H.-Secretary Nagel has ruled that 1S of the 20 Russian Jew immigrants being held at Calves ton, Tex. as likely to become public charges, may be admitted to this country.
 The other seven will receive further con- sideration. e,a4r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
JAS. H. FINDERS

Toric eyeglasses are in class by of everything in tho glass line. The most dressy and com fortable glasses made. Jas. H. Finder, scientific optician. 3o6 N. Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22

FOR appropriate doral offerings, phone fl. See Golden Seed Flower Store. 201S 1st avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
John Clayton Allen

The remains of John Clayton Allen, aged 34 years, who died after only a weeks illness Monday night, at his resi- dence, 1104 North Twelfth street, were sent to Anderson, S. C., Tuesday after noon at o'clock by the Green Undertak- ing company. He is survived by a wid- ow. Mrs. Annie Dean Allen, and three children. Mary Annie, Frances, and John C. Allen, Jr., also brother, Bannister Allen of Anderson. s. C., who was with him at the time of his death.
 MT. Allen was connected with the La Dura Consolidated Mines company. He was a member of the Chamber of Con- merce. the Young Mems Christian asso- citation. and was affiliated with King Solomon's Masonic lodge. He was also a member of the Fountain Heights Meth odist church., He was graduated from Wofford college. at Spartanburg, 8. C.. where he was closely associated with Bishop J. c. Kilgo. by whom he was re- gently visited. The Fountain Heights community feels deep loss in his death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
MISS PARKER IS Z
 STILL VERY LOW

The condition of Miss Willie May Par ker, who was struck Monday evening on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
John Clinton

The funeral of John Clinton. aged S3 years, who died Wednesday, December Il, at local infirmary. was held yester- day afternoon at o'clock, and the inter- ment was at Elmwood cemetery. A num- Der of friends attended the services.
 In the absence of any relatives of the deceased who have been consistently sought for, Max Sington, connected with Lovcman, Joseph & Loeb, was appointed by the probate judge of Jefferson county administrator of the estate of MT. Clin- ton, with whom he was formerly asso- ciated as business partner. The property consists of considerable mineral lands that have not been definitely located as yet. r .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
SHAW. The Undertaken. Phones 2.
LICE JOY. Undertaken. Phones 7sa

GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones loos.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Grimes, of
Leon. visited over Sunday with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Grimes,
in this city.
Mrs. Nettie WALES is reported on
the sick list.
The proposition is up to vote on
the electric light system in the near
future. Well. we don't like to be a
chronic kicker nor a backwoods
greaser, but we would like to see
our own town build the power house
and bring some enterprise to our
own door in place of our neighbours.
Miss Myrta Walters entertained
the Musical Club at a farewell party
last Thursday. Miss Walters leaves
as soon as her school is out for Wash
ington, d. c., to remain indefinitely.
Mrs. Will Lee entertained at din
ner party at her home south of town
last Tuesday. Several of our city
ladies were among the guests.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-05-19
Weather Crop Bulletin.

For the week ending May Is, 1910
Des Moines, Iowa.
The past week was unreasonable
cool, and except in the extreme south
eastern county it was abnormalIy dry
prior to the 18th. Frost occurred
generally on the 18th, 18th and 18TH
with freezing temperature on the last
date in the northern districts There
was, however, more than the average
amount of sunshine and rapid pro-,
gross was made in corn planting.
Fully 20 per cent of the corn has
been planted with the ground gener--
ally in excellent physical condition.
but owing to the cold weather the.
seed is terminating very slowly, ant
considerable replanting will be done
especially in southern districts where
the ground is damp from the heavy
rains of the previous week. Small
grain and grass, while making slow
growth, are doing as well as could
be expected under the unfavorables
conditions and some improvement is.
reported. Early potatoes which were
frozen in April are coming up again
and are looking well. The prospects
for fruit are very poor. The week
closes with rain falling in all parts
of the state
Geo. M. Chapel. Section Director.