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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
GOOD PROGRESS FOR
 MERCY HOME FUND Advisory Board Seeks To Raise
 $8000 In City NEED FOR INSTITUTION Has Done Great Work In Past and Object To Have Industrial School For Girls Ultimately
 ScIf-Sustnining
NEED FOR INsTITUT1ol

The advisory comriittee of the Mercy Home, which announced yesterday morn ing that 1t desired about $SaC0 from the citizens of this city with which to com plete the Industrial School for Depend ent and Delinquent Girls at Woodlawn started it's campaign yesterday. The nem- bers went among those who have sub scribed literally at all times for worthy causes and last night Chairman Sydney J. Bowie announced that the work was progressing very satisfactorily.
 The appeal and statement of the Mercy Home authorities yesterday morning created great deal of interest among the people of Birmingham. It detailed fresh facts in regard to the work at Woodlawn which had been for the mo- ment lost sight of. The facts and flg- ures shown indicated forcefully that a great deal of work had been done at Woodlawn during the past few months of the most commendab1e charactec.
 The faet that nowhere in Alabama is there such an institution as the one at Woodlawn was one of the real persuasive polntS III ldNOr or tue COHltlitlee. iSS- pecially was this true when 1t was pointed out that East Lake has a place for erring boys. while the girls who are handicapped in life have no place Of refuge. The ladies who have successfully managed Mercy Home for 20 years have the work In hand and the charitable peo- pie here know that that governing body is from among the most far-sighted and most active women in this community. They began the work which is about com pleted several years ago. They have si- lently and consistently worked until they have magnificent building at Woodlawn which is destined to grow into one of the states most useful institutions.
 Mr. Bowie, who is heading the commit tee to raise the remaining SS000 to fur nish, complete and equip the building and grounds, says that eventually this great institution that is starting will be self-supporting, although the girls taken in will not be required to pay even penny for their sustenance.
 The public subscriptions to the fund will, it is hoped, be complete in two days, as a total of three days was given for the work. While this is not necessarily the limit. the committee believes no long CT will be required for the people of Bir- mingham to place their approval on the work At the expiration of that time the committee will make carefully com piled announcement as to the doners. with the amount subscribed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
AUBURN ALUMNI TO HAVE
 HOUSING SMOKER TONIGHT

All Auburn alumni. former attendants, friends and supporters in the Birming- ham district will attend the smoker to be held tonight at the Hotel Hillman. The needs of Auburn along every line in general, and along the line of athletics in particular, will be discussed, especial attention being given to the football season of 1911.
 Coach Donahue will be present to as- sert what is "Auburn's Greatest Need which, 1t is hinted may partake of an athletic nature. Governor Conner, Gov ernor- elect O'Neal and Dr. c. c. Thach, president of Auburn are also on the programme Numerous other speakers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
PIE PYTHON SEEKS
 TO BAR ATTORNEY
Judge Sharpe Sets December 22 As Date For Hearing Information
 Against Lee J. Marx

A petition asking that Lee J. Marx be barred as an attorney was filed yes terday in the city court by George Hud- dleston. Judge H. A. Sharpe issuued an crder setting the case for December 22 and ordered copies served on the de- fendant. Attorney Marx declined to make any statement in regard to the petition. Following Is the petition filed by Attor- ney Huddleston
 "In the City Court of Birmingham. s'To the Honorable Judge of Said Court: 70. D. Maxwell respectfully informs the court:
 '1. That Lee J. Marx is an attorney at law, and resides in Jefferson county, Alabama.
 "2. That on February 2S, 1910, in pro- ceeding in this court then pending same being .motion for summary judgment filed and instituted by the R. M. Sut- ton company against said Lee J. Marx. the subject matter of which and of which said parties this court then had juris- dction, a judgment was rendered in ia vor of the said R. M. Sutton company against said Lee J. Marx for the sum of s440.5S and the costs of said proceeding, for money collected by said Lee J. Marx as an attorney; that on October 27, 1910, an execution was issued on said judg- ment by this court, and on November turned No property found by E. l.. Hig- don, sheriff of Jefferson county.
 wherefore. informant prays that the said Lee J. Mark may be barred as an attorney and for other relief and for general relief.
 GEORGE HUDDLESTON,
 Attorney for Informant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved. were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 s1soo-T. A. Quinn to B. De Leonardo, lot in survey of Bessemer.
 s2sOO-E. H. West to Edwin Greenhalgh, lots 2s, 25, 27, 29. 12. B and 14, c. L. Full ler's subdivision of block l2-G, East Woodlawn.
 ssaoo-I,. A. Davis to l.. P. Davis, part lot 4. survey of West Elyton.
 SPOOL L. Shannon to May Ames, me north half of lots 19 and 20. block lo' F. w owens addition to Birmtngham.
 $2so0-L J. Hall to O. B. WhifeSparf o, section 26 township r, range vest N,ssx
 SPOON. o. Tyler to 8. R. Bentley, lot | 3. block Al, North Birmingham Land com pany's addition to Park Place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH
 PLAYING WITH MATCHES

Luther Mason, the little son of MT. and Mrs. E. l.. Mason of S30 North Eighth street. was fatally burned yes terday while playing in the front yard, and his mother was also badly burned in trying to extinguish the fire from the clothing of the child.
 The little fellow, who was about years old, was playing in front of the house at the time of the accident Tn his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

will make five-minute talks and Auburn s needs, great and small, will be discussed to d frazzle Among those who have been invited to speak are Walker Percy, R. S. Munger. George Gordon Crawford, F. H. Crockard and Col. R. F. Ligon
 President Matt S. Sloan of the local alumni association is eager to make the smoker bowling success, as he persists in expressing it. He has seen to it that every Auburn alumnus who could be reached by mail received a, typewritten invitation, but he has issued a general in vitation in order that none may be sighted
 The smoker Is scheduled to begin at 8 O clock tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
LINK ID CONNECT FRISCO AND A., B. & 4. Right-of- Way Through Col. T.
 o. Smiths Property LINE ABOUT A MILE LONG VIII Facilitate Handling of Freight From East to West and Vice
 Versa Originating On the
 Two Lines
LINE ABOUT A MILE LONG

For the purpose of consummating track age connections with the Frisco railroad near it's main line and yards, the Atlan- ia, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad has secured right-of way through the proper ties of Col. T. O. Smith leading to the Frisco tracks.
 The company will start immediately the work of constructing "Y'' to the Fris- co from a point near the Atlanta, Bir- rningham and Atlantic yards, on Third avenue and Seventh street.
 The traffic arrangements will greatly facilitate the handling of tonnage bound for the west originating on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, as well as that from points on the Frisco, with final destination on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic. Engineers are now work ing on this connection, which 1t is hoped will be completed within few weeks. The length of the line is about one mile. The new line will do away with delays in all interchange business on both lines in terested.
 It is considered very probable that the Frisco and the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic will make extensive progress in the handling of business from west to east and vice versa. The Frisco is the only line in Birmingham that has no con- nection with the Atlantic Seaboard, while the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic is the only line having no westward outlet. If Ia considered fine stroke of business on the part of both lines to affect traffic arrangements, enabling through ship roents to be made from the east to Bir- mingham for points on the Frisco. It is understood that the traffic relations of the two lines will be strengthened very soon and will result even in passenger connections with the Frisco for the Att lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic at some fur11re time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
HANDLEY MEMORIAL IN PERMANENT FORM John L. Parker President of
 Association DIRECTORS MEET TODAY Executive Committee VIII Be Named To Decide On Form Which
 the Proposed Memorial
 Shall Take
DIRECTORS MEET TODAY

At the adjourned mass meeting held 1 yesterday afternoon the Handley Me- morial association was organized for the purpose of perpetuating the memory of the late Luman S. Handley, D. D. At the meeting it was decided to raise slo,00o with which to create the memorial but the form this will take was left to an ex- ecutive committee which will be appoint ed later
 The report of the committee having in charge the drafting of bylaws, the fram- ing of a constitution and the nomina- ton of officers was made by John W. Mcqueen. chairman The report was adopted and resulted In the election of the following officers: President. John l.. Parker First vice president, W. G. Montgom- cry. Y
 Secretary. John R. Hornadsy. Treasurer, Webb w Craw ford Directors, Sydney J. Bowie John " Mcqueen, Rabbi Morris Ne wf1eld ro, Tom o. Smith, Dr. J. H. PhiIlfips. Ste+,,,,. A Wood, Dr. F. H. Sholl, the fRev. A r Dickinson, Robert M Goe6dau Joh,, Hearst Miller. A. H. Ford@ Col. I q Oxford, Hil Ferguson, A. B. Lovemsn and Gen. L. V Clarke
 It was decided at the meeting to hold n directors meeting this aftarnoon ali T o'clock. This will be in thu offices Of John ". Mcqueen on the tenth floor of the Woodward building. Here 1t will be decided What methods are to be employed in raising the si0.oo0 which 1t is believed fr ff oYtfta i.Io ment or to establish some other kind memorial in honor of the late Dr. r ley.
 The directors will appoint from their number five to compose an tive committee who will have ci the site and tho f-m of nemorr adopted.
 The meeting yesterday afternN largely, attended. It was held in ts- seuDly hall of the Chamber of ConfS merce. The busiest men of Birmingham gathered there to perfect, upon busi- ness-like plane, a preliminary movement to retain in some lasting form the mem- ory of a man who was so popular here. They went into the details of the forma- ton of the association with care and study that no mistakes should mar the work.
 Shortly after the committees report was made by Chairman Mcqueen the att tendants were requested to give ideas as to what shape the memorial should take. Several were made when 1t was decided that the most plausible manner of getting at that was to appoint the executivr eona-. mittee. /
 When the directors meet this afternoon 1t is expected that an active canvass will begin immediately to raise the money needed. This, it is expected, will not re- quire much time.
 John l.. Parker, who was elected pres
 dent. is president of the Board of Ed ucation, and set the movement for the erection of the monument on foot. He Is widely known and has handled many large civic movements with ability The others are as widely known and are lead CTS in the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Small Thefts Reported Yesterday

The chicken thieves were busy yes terday and Monday night. It was re- ported to police headquarters yesterday that 35 chickens and one turkey had been stolen in West End. The follow ing small thefts were reported to the police department yesterday: w. F. Campbell. one suitcase. one coat and vest, one coat; T. A. Moore, one lot of mems clothing. one lot of women s clothing; Mrs. Abernathy. 920 First avenue. West End. 35 chickens and one turkey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
PRESIDENT PALMER WILL
 ARRIVE HERE ON FRIDAY

It was announced yesterday that Presi- dent William P. Palmer of the American Steel and Wire company would arrive in Birmingham Friday morning. He will be accompanied by a party of officers of the company. They will spend several days in Birmingham, returning, however, to Pittsburg in time for the holidays.
 The visit of the American Steel and Wire company officers at this time is for the purpose of looking over the s3,oOooOV plant of the company, which is being con structed at Corey. They will be taken in charge by local officers here upon their arrival and taken to the site of the work immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

A verdict O. not guilty was
 yesterday morning by the jury Ill the au.+ ori,,iIa division in the case or MarsJall charged with the Kill ,ra hoody. a negro, at the court ,a,,sa seylral years ago. Marshall Is .. .ooo,A man to be acquitted on the chargt. s hy
 Verdict for $looo was ,,.',-,
 ,,.+erdav in the third division .hs o,Iy court in the case Of Will ,,. 1,ra.lor. pro ami, vs. J. c. Long. Tne nIai1tiff is a small negro oos whose ey es were blown out " axn1osion resulting from his piA' -"e u,itb dynamite alleged to have oee.
 rlasslv left out by employees oi >,a local contractor. Verdict ioi .ha attendant was rendered in the sec onas division of the city court III 'n'
 Hannah Berry ct al Vs. A c. Norton. .. cir.
 Tn fudge crows division of the GIT, ouit court a verdict for the piaiit'i1 ~, ~ Cor damages to the extent or Si'fVso' l., the case of R. E. Collins Vs' 'N' Elorida Home Insurance company
 rbe docket was cleared and the Jui discharged yesterday in the n's' sion of the criminal court, Juuse Va ,,a1an nresiding, and the sep'en'oe tern, of the criminal courtFwas closed A few misdemeanor cases ie,.
 he heard by Judge Weaver III '"e ond division, but most oi '"e III work has been disposed oi'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

President Palmer has not been in Bir- mingham in several months, although the work on the company plant is progressing splendidly. He will perhaps give some indication while here as to the approxi- mate date of completion of the new plant
 While the personnel of the party of in- dustrial leaders is not known here now, it is stated the party will include Vice President Miller and others prominent in American Steel and Wire circles
 While in Birmingham President Palmer will be entertained by local industrial men. He is well known here where he has visited several times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
H. M. ATKINSON AND PARTY COME TODAY
WILL REMAIN TWO DAYS AND WILL VISIT MULGA AND VANDERBiLT AND INSPECT ATLANTA, BIRMING- HAM AND ATLANTIC TERMINALS

For the purpose of inspecting the prop
 critics of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad company in this terri tory. President Harry M. Atkinson and party of prominent officers will arrive in Birmingham this afternoon at l O clock.
 The party, headed by MT Atkinson will occupy a private car and Will re- main here for two days. They Will visit the ore properties of the Birmingham Coal and Iron company today In the afternoon while returning to the city the rai,road terminals of the line will be in- snected. Tomorrow the party will be car r,ed to Mulga on a special train. which will return late tomorrow afternoon The new improvements at Short Creek and the repairs at Mulga will be looked over by the owners. while the physical condition of the railroad will be sub iected to the closest scrutiny. MT. At l;nson while here will make a special tr,n to Vanderbilt furnaces to see that nIant and get an idea as to the oper- ations since the improvements at that nlace have been completed. These in
 clude sufficient power to operate both furnaces there at the same time, which
 has not been attempted heretofore.
 The Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
 railroad has been placed in charge Of reorganization committee of prominent New York financial men who are work ing on a plan of relieving the road or
 the receivers, in whose hands it was
 placed several months ago. MT Atkin- son is receiver now for the line He IS also a close advisor of the, committee.
 While it is not certain, some of the
 members of that committee may reach
 here today along with MT. Atkinson for
 the purpose of looing into things. That is not known positively. however
 It is generally understood that Bir- mingham shippers are realizing the me territory traversed by the Atlanta, BIT mingham and Atlantic and that better tonnage is being hauled now than in some time. The road is being liberaliy
 patronized and this is encouraging the
 owners to relieve it from the receivers
 hands as quickly as possible. The indi-
 cations are that MT. Atkinson may have
 some important announcements to make
 today along general lines. He Will De
 entertained while here as he IS very
 popular in Birmingham social circles.
 MT Atkinson will probably be accom- | panied here by James Bonnyman, wee
 president of the Birmingham Coal and
 Iron company, who has been in New
 York for several days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Police Relief Meeting Tomorrow

There. will be a meeting of the Po- lice Relief association tomorrow after noon at 1.3O o'clock in the roll call room. Many matters of importance will come -up at this meeting and Chiei Bodeker has placed the following mo- tice on file: T hope every member Of thc Police Relief association will be present at the, meeting December 15, at 1 80. o'clock p. m., as matters of great interest to both members of the association and members of the police department will be brought up at this meeting. Bodeker, chief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
REVIVAL AT ELYToN BAPTIST
Daily Services Are Also Being Held Al
 the street Car Barns

Good progress Is being made at the revival meetings being held at the Elyton Baptist church, conducted by the Rev A. D. Glass who is assisted by the Rev A. A. Walker of Hartselle.
 In addition to the services every even inc at 7:so o'clock two services are held caily at the car barns of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. ThS first of these is at roll call at 10 o'clock in the morning and an additional service ,s held at noon for the benefit of tho shop employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Lady Identifie. Purse sn.tcber

Will Washington, the negro arrest cd Monday by Detectives Jones and Gates, was identified yesterday by Mrs Sallie Wheeler as the man who shat he'd her pocketbook at Twenty second street and Fifth alley. More identifcations are expected and an ad- ditiona1 charge is placed against Washington upon each Identification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

possession was a box of matches which he was striking. Somehow his clothing caught from one of the matches, and the child was so badly burned before his mother could reach him and smother the flames that he died yesterday after noon several hours later.
 The boy was burned about the abdo- men and arms. The injuries of the mother were about the arms Eif1 >th7 hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Stole Wagon Load Of Rails

4. B. Brooks, negro man, was ar rested yesterday by Detectives Justin and Zeigler, charged with burglary and receiving stolen property. It is charged that he stole wagon load of steel rails from Sloss furnace. The rails were recovered by local scrap iron dealer. who refused to buy them and notified the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
CIGAR COMPANY INCORPORATED
Seals Carlisle Company Will Begin Bus-
 mess With S60OO Paid In

The Seals-Carlisle Cigar company was yesterday incorporated, application for charter being filed in the office of the probate court The company is incor- porated with an authorized capital of sl5,000 and will begin business un- der it's charter with s6oOO of that amount paid in. Officers and incor- porators of the company are as fol- lows:
 Carl H. Seals, president, 30 s1OO shares: R. L. Gregory. vice president shares: J. D. Carlisle, secretary and treasurer, 15 shares; R. U. Faulkner, , shares; Biscoe Seals, shares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Julia F. Roncy

Mrs. Julia F. Roney, aged 46 years, died in Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday. The re- mains reached Birmingham yesterday at n. m The funeral services will be con ducted from the chapel of Lige Loy at 10 o'clock this morning, and the interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
st. Mary's Guild Sale

The young ladies of St, Mary's Guild u.ul have a sale of fancy work, candies stc at All Saints parish house on South Twenty ninth street, between Avenues I end G tomorrow afternoon ana eVehlns' and will also serve light lunch Every i.ody Is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

K. of P. Meeting-Phoenix lodge No. 25, Knights of Pythias, will meet in regular convention tonight at Macca- bees temple. Work in first and second ranks A large attendance urged and visitors cordially welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Y o N \ G H Y

Come down-bring the children and your neighbors. We are going to "show off the Christmas decorations and illumination. Two C2) Santa Claus and the finest holiday stocks ever had We are not particular about selling you anything. This is advertising night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
ID. u. Williams III

Clerk David u Williams of the crim- tool court office will not be at work for a few days owing to his illness at h,s home at West End. MT. Williams ,s also alderman from the West End r,ard of Greater Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Suit. Filed Yesterday

Suit for $50, 900 damages was nieo yesterday in the circuit court by ciiitoh R. Foster against the Birmingham Ma chine and Fogndry company alleging that the plaintiff was injured while eih- nloved at the plant of the company.
 Alleging that her intestate' wi'' Hudson. was killed while employed at Maxine mines, Sarah Hudson filed sui' in the circuit court for slo'ooo dan ages aiAnst the Pratt Cohsoiiua'eo Coal company.
 Alleging that his intestate, Henry pogland was killed while in the em ploy of the defendant as brakeman Aaron Ragland filed suit for $lo'oo' damages against the Alabama Grea southern Railroad company.
 Alleging that his fingers wer crushed when he was employed by tn defendant, Ed Roberts filed suit To S1oOo damages against J. T. Camp an the Camp Transfer company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
THE WEATHER

Washington, December 13.-Weather forecast for Alabama Cloudy Wednes- day; rain at night or Thursday; slightly warmer Thursday; light to moderate northeast winds.
 Mississippi: Rain Wednesday or We'd neday night; Thursday cloudy and warm CT, with rain in south portions; light 0 moderate northeast to east winds.
 Local office, United States weather bu- reau, Birmingham. Report for the "A hours ended D. m. December 13, 1910 Maximum temperature ............... t5 Minimum temperature ................. 23 Mean temperature ...................... 3i Normal temperature ................... H Deficiency since Jan. l ............... PA Precipitation ............................ .00 Total precipitation since Jan. 1 ......46. .75 Excess since Jan. 1 ................. .63
 w F LEHMAN. Observer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Damages. Given For shock From Fence

Columbus O., December 1S.-The su- preme court today awarded John R. Thomas of Lima s1655 damages for an electric shock he received while sitting on fence According to the decision, the Western Ohio Railroad company must pay MT. Thomas the above sum, The current was declared to have accidental ly charged the fence through the trolley ire owned by the railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
SHAW. The undertaher. Phone. 9.
FEN Undertaking Go. Phones 1902.

LICE LoY. Undertaken. Phones 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
CITY ITEMS


 W. F. LEHMAN, Observer.