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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
BURGLARS SET FIRE
 TO PAYERS STORE
Marion Institute Students Celebrate Successful Football Season With
 Big Banquet-Other News

Marion, December 9.-(SpeciaL)- Burglars entered the store of Hence Tayer last night and after an unsuc- cessfu1 effort to open the safe poured oil on the floor and set fire to the store. For some cause but little dam- age was done by fire. An effort was made Sunday night to enter the same store. A chisel and ak were used to cut a hole through the brick wall, near the door, when an entrance was effect ed The safe is located in the front of the store, which faces on the most prominent street in town. and shows the boldness of the robbers.
 Last night the football team of Ma rion institute celebrated the close of the 1910 successful season with a banquet at Marion cafe. There were present about 60 students. The cafe had been previously arranged and decorated with Marion's col6rs for the occasion. At the close of the banquet Coach Osb orne was presented with a handsome gold watch by the football association of the institute, and new enthusiasm was cre- The institute played very successful season and the boys are training daily for events scheduled for the early spring.
 The Woodmen of the World gave their annual banquet at the Drummers' hotel last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
NEWS OF FOLEY
Big shipment of Sweet Potatoes Made
 Presbyterian Church Organized

Foley, December 9.-(Special. )-Thirty- eight homeseekers arrived on the excur- sion and are now looking over the dis trict.
 The Baldwin County Producers corpor- ation Is beginning on a shipment of 6S carloads of sweet potatoes, all of which are to be delivered before January 15 It is also in negotiation for the delivery of from 5000 to 10000 bushels of early sweets at a contract price depending on shipment between June 20 and July 20. The members have also closed their fer tilizer deal for 10 or more cars, January delivery. One car of seed potatoes are on the way for the organization and two more will soon follow.
 A brass band has been organized with H, J. Coenen as president, James Dumas, secretary and treasurer, and M. c. People as leader. Instruments have been or dered and practicing will soon begin.
 The Presbyterian church southeast os town was organized with c. A. Swift and Dr. E. A. Moore as elders and the Rev. w. B. Floyd from New York as pastor.
  ceeded the Rev. Nicholson as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church.
 The Azaba Aid society and the Foley School Improvement association will hold a Christmas bazaar in the Aston hall tomorrow and Saturday.
 The Rev. s. w. Doede who recently purchased a farm northeast of here, has awarded the contract to have 10 acres cleared and set to oceans and satsuma oranges.
 J. B. Stroud, the pecan expert of Pass Christian, Miss, is in charge of the set ting of a large pecan orchard for grow ing syndicate near Robertsdale.
 According to D. G. Calkins. the nursery man. nearly 300 acres of oceans and sat- suma oranges will be set out in this dis trict this winter
 c. stuke arrived yesterday with his car of stock and household goods to To- cate on his farm east of here.
 The family of Abner Robinson, who is busy getting his new home in condition, arrived yesterday to join him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10

nearly all his life in this county. He was a Confederate veteran and a member of ire Baptist church.
 The Rev. J. D. Morris of West Point, Miss, has accepted a call to the pas torate of the Baptist church here, and will take up his work about January l.
 The quarterly Sunday school conven- tion for the Fifth district of Perry coun- ty will convene Sunday In the Episcopal church.
 A bridge luncheon at the home of Mrs. G. B. Johnson Tuesday was one of the delightful social events of the sea- son. The affair was given by Mrs. John ston in honor of Mrs. Phares Coleman and Miss Margaret Coleman of Montgom- cry
 Miss Emma Boardman, former resi- dert of Uniontown, now here on va cation from her missionary work in China, has given several instructive talks to the ladies on Chinese manners and customs.
 Henry Stollenwerck of New York city is visiting relatives here.
 Edwin Taylor has returned to his Virginia home from visit to relatives.
 MT and Mrs. G. B. Johnson and Charles P. Johnston were called to the bedside or MT. Johnston's father in Tuscaloosa
 Mrs. R. R. Poole is at the bedside of her sister, Miss Dubose, of Siddons- vile,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
LARGE CROWD AT
 TRAINING SCHOOL

The closing session of the Bible Train ing school last evening was marked by the largest attendance of the week. prob ably 2500 persons being present. The afternoon session was made inter- esting by the fine address of Miss Ken nedy, which ended the pedagogical course, leading up to the evening periods, which were devoted to the annual meeting of the Birmingham Sunday School associa- tion, Immediately after the song serv- ice and prayer, reports from the various officers were calledw for and read and certificate granted. Next, on motion, the chair appointed the following committee on resolutions: Dr. Macon, Roscoe F. Scott and R. w. Ewing. Miss Kennedy then made the report of the general sec retary, and after her MT D. H. Marbury, president of the association, made his an- nual report.
 A change In the constitution was proposed by M Lee Bonner by which every member of the affiliated schools should become members of the associa- tfon with the voting power restricted to body composed of the pastors and su- perintendents, divided into a pastors council and a superintendents' council, each voting separately. A quorum must be composed of 20 members. On motion the chorus resolves itself into a per- manent organization to be known as "The Excell Chorus" and the same is to be conducted once a year by the present leaders.
 Miss Slattery delivered the annual address
 Monday evening at 8 o'clock a special musical recital will be given by Alvin Roper, the pianist, for which an ad- mission of 2b cents will be charged Everybody Is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
.BESSEMER KICKS
 ON NEW SCHEDULE Many Increases Proposed By
 Council BOARD OF TRADE MEETS Steps Taken Looking to Erection of Monument to H. F. iDeBardeIeben, the Founder of Bessemer.
 Other News
BOARD OF TRADE MEETS

Bessemer. December 9.-(Special.) 1.-The adjourned session to take up the matter of the license schedule for the incoming year. The council chamber was crowded with the citizens who are affected by the new schedule, and after its reading many
 kicks were registered at the increased rates.
 The meeting was called to order by the
 president George Ross, who stated its
 purpose. The new schedule was read by
 the city clerk. It developed that the 20
 per cent raise on the present schedule Is contemplated on all licenses with some exceptions, the principle ones being auc- tioneers, $500 soft drink stands, $300;
 money brokers, s175; telephone (BelD s3O0. The licenses proposed to be reduced were: Dance halls from s2O0 to s25; fish and oys- ters, $25 to $15 bankrupt fire sale, $500 to
 $25o.
 After the reading of the schedule the citizens were invited to express them selves on the subject. Attorneys c. L..
 Odell, J. A. Estes, and Judge Jones' pro- tested against the license to practice law
 being changed. Dr. B. P. Lacey and Dr.
 R. W. Waldrop made similar protest for the doctors. T. c. Cook, MT. Terry, c. T. Reed and other business men made objections or complaints to the increased taxation.
 The speakers made 1t plain that the in- crease was very unsatisfactory, and while nearly every one expressed willingness to pay the present schedule, it was intl-
 mated that any advance would be op- posed, even at the cost Of legal proceed ings. The city fathers listened patiently to the remarks of the gentlemen and as no action could be taken at this meeting, the matter stands before the city council for action at the next meeting night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
NEWS OF BAY ANNETTE
Herman StapIeton Meets With Serious Accident While Hunting

Bay Minette, December 9.-(Special) J. An accident happened today which will probably cripple Herman Suspicion of Loxley for life. He and his brother, Audon, were hunting in the afternoon, and when returning home had occasion to pass through wire fence. Herman had passed through the fence, when the gun which his brother carried in some manner became entangled in the wire and was discharged, the load lodging in the calf of his leg, badly mangling it. The bone was rot broken, but the injury was so serious that the boy was taken to Mo- bile this morning, where he will receive attention at the hands of surgeons.
 A writ of@habeas corpus has been is- sued for William Bell, who Is charged with the murder of his wife about year ago. He will probably be given bail un- til the spring term of court
 The work of arranging for the fair and baby show to be held December F has practically been completed by this time and the. finishing touches are now being put on by the st'.a.snts. The booths and refreshments, exhibits and other displays have been completed and the field is ready for the athletic events which, though mostly for the students. will be entered into by number from various parts Of the county. The baby show IS attracting considerable attention, both in this county and Mobile county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Debate Means Tax Question

The Hilliard society of the High school enjoyed a well-presented discussion of the Income tax at the meeting held yesterday afternoon. Resolved. That the income tax is an unjust burden,' was the sub- feet of the debate, and Virgil Roach and Robert Green, for the affirmative, and Kel Green and George Gibson, on the negative. showed themselves speakers oi no little merit. The judges rendered a aecision favorable to the negative. The Hilliard boys are putting in some exten- sive preparation for the semi-annual joint debate to be held with the Yancey society rn January at the High school. The subject chosen is. Resolved. That war is inconsistent with present-day civiliza- ion" The debate will be held in the High school auditorium and the public will be invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Board of Trade

The board of trade of Bessemer held an interesting meeting at the courtroom at Rebie hall. Officers for the incoming year were elected, the erection of a mon ument to the founder of the city, H. F. DeBardeleben, discussed, and the matter of locating the Veitch-Mathews Engineer ing company given consideration.
 Capt. H. W. Crook called the meeting g to order. The proposed monument to Colonel DeBardeleben brought many expressions of appreciation of the work done by ths great pioneer and tn c proposition to perpetuate his memory met with the hearty approval of all the speakers. The. following committed was appointed to take the matter in charge: pr. R. P. McTyeire, B. A. Little, E. L. Huey, F. H. Lopez. John D. Martin. The officers were elected US follows: Capt. H. W. Crook, president George D. Rutledge, vice president; w P. Gum, secretary and treasurer. This makes the eighth consecutive time Judge Gum has been reelected.
 Dr. w. A. Lovett of Birmingham ad dressed the board with reference tC locating the Veitch-Mathews Engineer. ing Co. in Bessemer Dr. Loyett stated the company would be capitalized al s250,000. The chair appointed a commit tee to confer with the officers of the company and to make a report at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Cas,ng for OiI Well Arrives

Huntsville, December 9.-(Special.)- A large shipment of steel casing for the oil we'll of the New York Alabama oil company in West Huntsville has been received here and will be placed in the well at once to case off the wa ter which is now about 1900 feet deep in the we'll. Drilling operations have been suspended for some time past awaiting the arrival of this casing. The bottom of the well is, believed to be near the oil bearing sands and unless the water is cased orr the sands might be flooded and the prospects of the well ruined. Every indication of the presence of oil has been found and the well is expected to be a good one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Personal Mention

MT. and Mrs. Ernest Milton have as their guests Mrs. D. l.. Williams and daughter, Marjorie, of Sheffield.
 Katherine Elizabeth Gilbert entertained number of friends yesterday and a pleasant time was had making Christmas presents.
 Mrs. H. w. Sweet continues quite i'll a, her home on Arlington avenue.
 Mrs. George H. Stevenson returns to- day from Atlanta, where she has been visiting her sister. J
 Mrs. Maddox, who has been very i'll for several weeks is improving.
 The Christian workers have completed the arrangements for their bazaar, which will be given next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Real Estnte Transfer.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate, in which amounts of sl00O or more were in golved, were filed yesterday in the office bf the probate court:
 $S500-A. J. Ewart to Abe Rich, lot 20 Hamilton's addition to Birmingham.
 s10Oo-L. c. Woods to A. c. Woods, lot |, block 3, survey of A. J. Robinson in the ,outheast quarter of section 20, township r, range 3 west.
 s21O0-R. A. Smith to J. A. Beavers. lot |, block 2, Gibson and Whites addition o Woodlawn.
 $37O0-Edith Whittemore to Parrie Walk IT, lot 6, survey of Mountain View.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

Judgment by consent for s25 damages was rendered yesterday in the case of Oscar Ellington vs. the Pratt Consoli- dated Coal company. and for s650 in the case of E. B. Hall ct al., administrators, vs. the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. Both suits were docketed for trial in the third division of the city court Judge Ferguson presiding. In the case of A. B. McLewis vs. Peter Bos- tick, on trial in the same court, verdict for defendant was rendered by the jury.
 On trial in the second division of the city court today is the case of Isaac Ralston vs. the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company. The weeks dockets have been completed in the other divisions of the city court.
 Pleas of guilty were entered yesterday in the criminal court in the cases of Sam Johnson. Will Dixon, Dock White two charges) and Conner Davis, negroes, charged with grand larceny and forgery. In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court a jury verdict for plaintiff was rendered yesterday in the case of W. l.. Brassfield vs. the Frisco railroad. The case of Saxon vS. the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company went to the jury late yesterday afternoon in Judge Crows division of the circuit court.
 Suits Filed Yesteday
 Suit for S15,000 damages was filed in the circuit court by Eva Landgraaf, ad- minstratrix of the estate of Henry Land- graaf vs. the Yolande Coal and Coke company, it being allegeds that the plain. tiffs intestate was killed in the Yolande mine explosion of November 8.
 Suits for damages were filed yesterday In the city court as follows:
 J. A. Nolan vs. Sloss-Sheffield for alleged assault and battery commit ted on plaintiff near Trussvffle.
 Sam Smith vs. Birmingham Railway Light and Power company, s10,00O for damages to buggy and injuries to horse in collision with street car. J. A. Nolan vs. Southern Sheffield Steel and Iron company, s10,0O0 for al- legged assault committed s-by employe of defendant company.
 John F. Long vs. Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, $5OO0 for alleged in- Iuries received by plaintiff while convict due to enforced lifting of heavy tim bers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
NEWS OF UNIONTOWN Mrs. SiddOns' Funeral HeId-Sunday School Convention Tomorrow

uniontown, December 9.-(Special.) )-The funeral of Mrs. Rachel N. Siddons, who died at her home here Tuesday morning, was held Wednesday at o'clock. She was 6S years old. She Is survived by her daughters, Mrs. George Scott of New Orleans, Mrs. Estelle Stollenwerck of of this place.
 home of his daughter. Mrs. w. M. Pow ell, near Uniontown, and was buried Tuesday at Fellowship cemetery, in north Perry. He was 76 years of age and lived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
THREE KILLED IN
 CORINTH WRECK

Tuscumbia, December 9.-Three men. two engineers and a negro brakeman, were killed in head-on collision this morning near Corinth, Miss, on the Southern railroad. The dead:
 H. l.. Smiler, engineer, Tuscumbia; Sam J. Porter, engineer Stevenson. Ala; Walter Smith, negro brakeman on Porter's train.
 Engineer Porter Is said to have over- looked an order which caused the wreck. His engine. No. 305, is known. to be hoodoo. six men having been killed by 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Freight Car Robbed

It was reported to the police station last night that freight car In the Frisco yards had been robbed and the following goods stolen: Twelve pair of light trous- CTS, 12 pair of dark blue trousers, 12 pair of worsted trousers. F. pair of gray trousers. 12 pair of blue trousers, 13 pair of green trousers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Turkey Dinner

The Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church are meeting with much success with their bazaar and sup per, which is being given on Third ave- nue. The ladies are serving an elegant dinner and supper at reasonable rates and are offering fancy articles for sale of a great variety. Saturday they will serve turkey dinner from 12 to 2:30 o'clock and supper from 5 to 9:30 o'clock. The baby booth is in charge of Mrs. Will Waldrop; the apron booth, Miss Cornelia Fulton; home made cake and candy, Mrs. R.. w. Simpson; and the fancy work, Mrs. Robert Steven son. Everybody invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
A Cb,pter of Accidents

Robert Roper was fatally injured and Robert Miller slightly hurt by the ex- plosion of a boiler at Atchison's saw mill near Jennery's gap. Roper was bf ought to the city in Jacobs ambulance and placed in the city hospital. He is badly injured and his condition is se- riouS.
 Oscar Palmer, brakeman on the At. lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad had his leg badly crushed Thursday night while coupling cars. He was taken to the Robinson hospital, where his leg was amputated this morning.
 Rich Chisholm, a negro miner, was run over by tram cars and instantly killed at the Dolomite mines yesterday. He was brought to Bessemer by Kennedy Bros. Coroner Brasher will hold an in quest Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Thomas Dixon Files Suit

Macon, Ga., December 9.-Deputy Clerk Cecil Morgan of the United States dis trict court received a telegram today from counsel for Thomas Dixon, the au- thor and playwright, stating that the pa pers had been mailed from Atlanta, to be filed immediately on arrival in Dixon s $10O.oO0 damage suit against two preach CTS and the city council of Americus, Ga. Dixon charges that the preachers, Rev L. Burroughs and Rev R. L. Bivins, en- tered into a conspiracy to prevent the presentation of his play, "The Sins of the Father"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Debate Income Tax Question

Articles of incorporation for the Vaughan Construction company, incor- ,orated, were filed yesterday in the of- Ice of the probate court. The company pas an authorized capital of $5000 and will begin business with $125O of that amount ,aid in, conducting a general contract ng business with offices in Birmingham. Officers and incorporators are: J. L.. Vaughan, president; M. M. Baldwin, vice president; A. A. Phlegan, Jr., secretary md treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Fatal Bite of a Rat

Atlanta, December 9.-Bitten in the cen ter of his forehead by black rat more than a week ago, Thomas V. Blackshear, a first-year medical student, is lying at the point of death in local hospital The case is one of the oldest known to the physicians of Atlanta. Backshear was bitten while he was lying asleep. He and hts roommate killed the rodent A hole as large as dollar marks the place where the poisoned flesh was cut from the WOupQ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Rev. Purcell Leaves

Huntsville. December 9.-(Special.)- Rev. Clare Purcell. who has been act ing pastor of the First Methodist church of Huntsville since the trans fer of Rev. $. E. Wasson in October, has been assigned to the charge at Madison. He left for that town today and Rev. A. M. Yohe. who has been located there during the last four years. has been assignedto Leighton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Conductor Shoots Neuro

Macon, Ga, December 9.-Conductor J. B. Stevens of the Southern railway, shot and fatally wounded Henry Scott, ne- gro, this morning, because Scott had in- suited Stevens housekeeper. The negro when confronted by the woman admitted his guilt and attempted to attack her. It was then that Stevens fired. Stevens was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Marriage Licenses Irsued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 Fred Wallace of Bessemer to Miss Pearl Heaid. William R. Lyon of Birmingham to Miss Mae Layfied.
 Andy Smith of Birmingham to Miss vir- ginia Nash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
At Highlands Presbyterian Church

''The Warning Neglected" will be the Iermon theme to be treated by pr. J. T.
 Plunket at the morning service tomorrow 1t the Highlands Presbyterian church
 The pastor will preach on "A True roken'' at the evening service, held at ,:S0 D. m. The Young Peoples Mission Iry band will meet at D. m., and the ;ociety of Christian Endeavor at 6;45 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Services at Third Presbyterian

Tho Rev. J. A. Bryan will preach on 'The Stranger Within Our Gates'' at the vening service tomorrow at the Thii d
 Presbyterian church. Dr. Bryan will lay pecial stress on the duty of the Chris ian church to foreign immigrants to America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
German Lutheran Services

A visiting pastor, the Rev. F. Tchlau, will deliver two sermons in German to- morrow at the German Lutheran Zion church, corner Avenue B and Nineteenth street. The services will be held respec- lively at 10:3O a. m. and 7:3O p. m., and visitors are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
Killed By Interurban Train

Lodi, Ohio, December 9.-Joseph Year gen, 70 years old. and his wife. the same age, were instantly killed and their G. year-old grandson fatally injured this afternoon when a rig in which they were driving was struck by an interurban train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. M. B. McRae

Mrs. M. B. McRae died late yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Conney Ratlifr. 1923 South Eleventh avenue Funeral services will be held this afternon at o'clock from the late residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
NEW LENS IN FRAMES

If your eyeglasses have lens broken Jas H, Finder will match the broken piece accurately and scien- tifcally at a reasonable cost. 306 N. Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-10
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LICE JOY. Undertaken. Phones 7aa

FOR appropriate floral offerings, phone H. See Godden's Seed 6 Flower Store. 201S 1st avenue.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1910-10-28
ESQ PERSONS KILLED WHEN
TORNADO OEVASTATES COAST
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Naples, Italy, Oct. 25.-The coast of
the Bay of Naples and Islands of
Ischia and Procida were devasted by
a peculiar combination of elements to-
day Two hundred and fifty persons
were killed. The monetary loss is
great. A terrific tornado with three
centers, swept the territory, accom-
panied by cloudburst, tidal wave and
violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Many of the mutilated dead are being
picked up on the islands and shores.
No Americans are reported dead, for
eigners having given the neighbor-
hood, wide berth, on account of the
cholorea scare Admiral Leonardo,
minister of marine, is organizing re-
lief, for which four hundred thousand
dollars is available.