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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
LICENSES MUST
 BE PAID AT ONCE
Sheriff McAdory Says That Arrests Will Follow Further
 Delinquency

Unless county and state licenses are paid in the next few days I will be forced to make arrests for doing business without license" said Sheriff Walter K. McAdory yesterday afternoon 'aThe state and county licenses are long overdue, being due January 1, and delinquent Janu- ary 15. I have been waiting patiently but will be forced to act unless prompt &C., tion is taken by those owing the licenses
 Sheriff McAdory has made every prep aration to collect these licenses and will be able to cover the county easily when he begins to make arrests for this offense. The sheriff is anxious to have all those who owe these fees to pay them at once. Unless it Is done the solicitors fees and the sheriff fees will amount to con- siderable sum and it would be much easier to pay the license at once
 Sheriff McAdory states that the licenses are fixed by higher authorities than the local officials and after January 15 he has no other alternative than to collect the money by arrests. He states that he does not wish to be hard on the people but that they must pay up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
ADJUSTMENTS
Madame Sherry"

The bewitching melody of Madam Sherry" has been chiefly responsible, no doubt, for the popularity of this French vaudeville. which has been a reigning success from the night of it's first presentation in this country. Bir- mingham theatregoers had an oppor- tunity of enjoying this delightful com position for the first time last night at the Jefferson theatre and they showed their appreciation in positive fashion. Not only is the music entranc- ing, but there is plenty of comedy. Perhaps it Is at times just a trifle spicy" but then one must remember It's origin. An imagination even of the "common or garden variety" can easily surmise that the plot was far more risque in its original form. In fact, tn e American version of Madam Sherry" has been toned down until it Is assur- edly not one to offend the most squeam- ish and it Is so merry withal, so full of mirth, jollity and music that un- equivocal praise must be given. Ma dam Sherry" is charming and the per- formance last night was extremely clever in all its parts.
 The comedy Is not highly original, but is amusing. nevertheless. The pre- dicament of gay bachelor with rich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Suits Filed Yesterday

The following suits were filed yes~ terday in the circuit court:
 Frank Nelson s10,Oo0 damages against the Vaughan Construction com pany, for alleged personal injuries re- ceived while in the employment of the company.
 A. Hurwitz, 5000 damages against J. S. Elliott for alleged personal in- juries and demolition of wagon struck by an automobile owned by the de- fendant.
 Cleave McCully, s10,000 damages against the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company for alleged personal in- juries received while in the employ of the company.
 E. simmons, $5000 damages against the Peoples Home Telephone company for alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the company.
 Joe Sneed, $500 damages against the Indian Refining company for alleged personal injuries and demolition of buggy when run upon by a wagon owned by the defendant. @
 R. F. Ingram, 5000 damages against the Farmers and Ginners' Cotton Oil company tor alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the company. i ..i
 M. P. James, $500 damages against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for alleged negligence on the part of the companys agents beca use of which he was carried beyond his destination
 Hattie Parker, $500 damages against the Indian Refining company for all legged personal Injuries and demolition of buggy when run upon by a wagon owned by the defendant.
 Will Fullenwider, S10,000 dana ges against the Sloss-Sh effield Steel and Iron company for alleged personal in- juries received while in the employ of the company.
 Suit for $200 damages was filed yes- terday in the city court by R. D. In- man against the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company for alleged failure to deliver goods in good con- cition sS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
CONTRACT LET FOR
 CHURCH BUILDING
Frisbie Collars

Sheffield March 1.-(Special. )-The trus- tees of the First Presbyterian church oi Sheffield yesterday let the contract foi a new church building to be erected ir the heart of the city on the corner ot Fifth avenue and Nashville street and fronting on the former.
 The contract calls for a pressed brick building and was let to Abbott S Ever hart The intention of the trustees Is to erect a larger building later and use the one just contracted for as a Sunday school room. The congregation has been worshipping in the Atlanta avenue school house for several years past and hopes 10 occupy the new building during the coming summer. The pastor is the Rev. r. E. Rogers, formerly of Birmingham.
 I4ongfellow's birthday was celebrated in a delightful manner Monday afternoon hy the Sheffield Study circle at the home of Mrs R. H. Wlhoyte. A character sketch of the author was read by Mrs. William Martin. Mrs. J. L. Andrews read selections from Evangeline, Mrs. F. G. Swift reading the prelude and postlude. A delightful feature of the programme was the telling by Miss Maud Lindsay of one of her beautiful Christmas stories. In addition to the club members there were present Miss Maud Lindsay, Mrs. S. B. McTyer. Mrs. F. G. Swift. Mrs. Stockton Cooke. Mrs. Trimble, Mrs. w. S. Hatch and Mrs J. L. Andrews.
 A damage suit for $500 was filed yester- day in the Colbert county circuit court by Thomas J. Duncan, against the Southern Railway company for personal injuries
 While employed at the Southern shops in Sheffield January g defective /ek gave way, striking Duncan in the face and in6icting severe injuries, so the bill alleges. Duncan is represented by James Jackson of Tuscumbia and John H. Peach of Sheffield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
ANOTHER CONTEMPT
 CASE AGAINST WRAY
Ordered to Appear Before Judge Crow in Answer to
 Charge

Judge F. C. Crow of the circuit court yesterday instituted contemp; proceedings against Richard Wray alias Dick Wray. and Eddie Black, cit ing them to appear before his court on next Saturday morning at 9:3O o'clock and show cause why they should not be punished for contempt of court.
 It is alleged that Wray violated the injunction issued by Judge Crow Mon- day morning, restraining him from do- ing business at his new place, at 15 North Twentieth street.
 This is the second time in the last two weeks that Wray has been before the courts of Jefferson county charged with contempt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
LENT BEGINS WITH
 ASH WEDNESDAY
Special Services at the Catholic and Episcopal Churches
 Yesterday

The Lenten season was begun yes- terday morning with celebration of Ash Wednesday by the Catholic and Episcopal churches of the Birmingham distriQt. The day was observed with such appropriate ceremonies as Is Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic churches at the Church of the Advent. St Mary's and other Episcopal churches.
 As issued by the bishop of the dio- cese, the rules prescribed for the Lenten season have been given the members of the Catholic churches. Admonitions Lave been made the members of the different parishes also by the rectors of the Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
To Have 9 Clear,
 Velveiy Complexion
By MADAME D'MILLE

(From the Chicago Inter Ocean)
 Madame D'Mille, one of Paris most famous beauties just passing through Cll- cago, gives us a few Valuable ideas on skin treatment, as follows;
 .Yes, l have just come from Beautiful Japan, and I must say the Japanese wom- en have many toilet formulas and ideas which American women should know.
 ..What do they use to make their skin SO soft and velvety?
 Any American woman can use the same treatment if she desires Dissolve a small original package of mayatone ir about eight ounces of wtchhazel. Mas. sage the face, arms and neck with this SO lution once or twice day, and you vii shortly find you have a lovely, soft com plexion, and then the best of 1t all Is that this solution prevents the growth of hair and is absolutely harmless to the most delicate skin. Make the solution your self
 Why, yes-of course I use 1t. Just sec how beautifully soft my arms and face are and not a hair.
 ''No, you will never use powder again and those stray hairs will soon be missing from your face.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
ALL CORPORATIONS
 HAVE PAID THEIR TAX

At the office of the internal revenue agent it was reported yesterday that no case of failure on the part of a corporation to pay its tax has been brought to light. In the event of such neglect the party becomes liable to a fine of $5000.,
 MT. Thompson stated that returns from about 400o had been recorded and ,the force of deputy collectors was kept busy yesterday handling the returns The customary investigations will be made following the collection of the returns. but this does not indicate nec- essarily that anything unusual will be developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
SALARIES PAID TO
 RURAL CARRIERS

The rural mail carriers who work the routes out of the Birmingham post office were paid off yesterday by Su perintendent Francis J. Hughes, Jr.. the total disbursement amounting to nearly s10O,o00. The office forces In the local postofflce were handed their salaries yesterday for 15 days work. The amount was something like $10,000.
 As shown by report for the month of February the stamp sale reached S326S5. 20. which constitutes gain over last year for the same month of S2,75440.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
EUGENE V. DEBS < WILL PROBABLY
 LECTURE HERE

Tn view of the fact that Eugene " Debs, of national fame as the socialist candidate for President, will soon be- gin a tour of the south. an attempt will be made by local committees to secure a date for the noted speaker to visit Birmingham. The time would probably be March 31.
 MT. Debs has arranged to speak in Montgomery, Mobile and Selma, as well as in other places in neighborins states. According to the plans of those who will try to secure his services II will be necessary to have an advance sale of tickets sufficient to Insure the payment of the funds necessary to bring him here. A meeting has been called for Sunday afternoon at o'clock in Varley's hall for the purpose of fur ther considering the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
MAJOR SEXTON GETS
 WARM WELCOME

Montgomery March 1.-(Special) Mai. A. c. Sexton former deputy insurance commissioner of Alabama. now connected with the Citizens National Insurance company of Louisville, with headquarters in Birmingham, spent Wednesday in Montgomery. Major Sexton has many friends in this city and is pleasantly re- membered by all who knew him.
 Major Sexton is interested in several ir- surance measures pending in the legisla- ture, one of which he strongly advocates. This is a bill to place all insurance com panies. both foreign and domestic, on the same basis as regards taxation. He de- clares that he considers this most just measure. and that. in his opinion, it should pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02

uncle who puts up' handsomely un- has married in accordance with the uncle's wishes. is a master musician and the father of two grown children, is presented as the foundation of the plot. Enter the rich old uncle, unex pectedly. of course. and then comes the necessity of providing a ready made" family at short notice. The bachelors Irish housekeeper poses as his wife, with rich Celtic enect; her husband, the janitor Is jealous and there are num- crous other complications which keep up the merriment through three tune full acts.
 Too much cannot be said in praise of the music of "Madem Sherry and 1t was exceptionally well sung by the principals last night. Miss Ada Meade sang and danced her way into instant favor. She is an artist with personal charm, winning smile. pleasing voice. She also dances gracefully and all her numbers were received with the enthusiasm they deserved. Miss Alta Virginia Houston al the Irish house. htcpSl, POSinS soIltliA, an excellent bit of Celtic characterize. ton and her songs were rarely comic. Miss Lillian Tucker as Lulu Miss Es- telle Tn cbaud Pepita, Neal McCay as Edward Sherry and H. O. Stephens as Leonard Gomez, acquitted themselves in capital style. MT. Grinnell as Phil lippe did some difficult dancing and Dallas Welford as Theophilus Sherry presented a droll comedy type with great success. His methods were quiet but highly effective.
 The last act of Madam Sherry" dis covers a portion of the dock of the yacht "Yvonne" at night with Coney Island in the background. The setting is one of great beauty.
 Of course. nearly everyone has heard Every Little Movement" but it must be heard as woven through a perform ance of Madam Sherry to be irresis- tible.
 There will be a matinee this after noon and performance tonight, which will end the engagement. P. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
FACING IMMENSE
 VOLUME 0F WORK
SOlOns Are Yet Undecided on Whether to Adjourn
 on the Fortieth Day

Montgomery, March 1.-(special)-AfteA a four-days' recess, the legislature of Ala bama re-assembled this morning at 11:% o'clock. Both houses have an immense volume of work ahead of them, there be- ing approximately 200 bills on the two calendars. In addition to what is already on the calendars of the house and senate there are a large number of other bills to be reported by committees.
 Whether or not the legislature will be able to dispose of all this work before they adjourn is a question which cannot be answered at this time. Many of the members are advocating split session, some of them thinking the legislature should adjourn on the fortieth day until next July or September, when the two houses can re-convene for the remaining ten days of the session.
 However much split session has been urged, there are many who do not think the idea at all practicable. They contend that there is so much work yet to be dis posed of that the entire 50 days will be consumed before the legislature can seri- ously contemplate adjournng.
 It is anticipated that several efforts will be made this week to have reso- lutions adopted looking toward split session. but 1t is certain that the rules committee will not report any of these resolutions until the members of this committee are fully convinced that the plan can be carried through. The mem- bers of this committee are said to be as much in favor of split session as any of the other members in the house. though 1t has been reported that they regard the idea of split session as exceedingly doubtful.
 Should the legislature decide to ad- iourn on the fortieth day 1t is possible that both houses will hold night ses- sions as well as work every day in the week in order that they may clear their calendars before that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Robert Edeson

The fact that Robert Edeson, who is to appear at the Jefferson tn eatre next Monday in his own play, Where the Trail Divides" Is again to enact an American Indian type. will. of course, recall to play patrons his greatest sue cess, "Strongheart' the famous foot ball play in which he scored his great est success. MT Edeson. naturally enough, thinks a lot of this play and this Is demonstrate ted by the fact that he has named his summer home at Sag harbor, L. l., "Strongheart House.. and that 1t is filled with Indian relics and trophies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Afternoon Session of House

Montgomery, March 1.-(Special.)- The time Ignored negro problem was aired in the house of representatives this afternoon when Representative Richard Butt of Montgomery obtained unanimous consent of the representa- lives to take up consideration of house bill No. 343, providing for an expen- allure of s5000 to prepare the negro farmers of this state for the comine 8 of the boil weevil, Representative Butt and several others spoke in favor ol the appropriation. while the opposition was led by Representative Rylance and others The measure. however, was de- feated by a vote of 47 to 21.
 Representative Butt urged that the negro farmer should be- given every possible attention, expressing himself of the opinion that farm education of the black was wise investment for any state to make. a
 Representative Merritt of Macon county urged passage of the, measure, saying that the proposition was fair in every respect. Representative Brown of Pike county was of the opinion that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Bar to Meet Saturday

meeting of the Birmingham Bar association has been called for Sat. urday morning at 10 o'clock at tbe circuit court room in view of adont ing resolutions out of respect for ths memory of the late Capt. W. c. Ward and w. T. Ward. Notice of the meet ing was sent out for yesterday morn. ing but owing to unexpected condi. tions the time was reset for Saturdax A large number of the members n, the bar association are expected to be present to pay tribute to the two de- ceased members who were esteemed among them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
"Graustark" at Bijou

That romance. clean, strong and hu- man, is what the people want at fre- quent intervals is proven by the won derful record that "Graustark" is mak- ing at the Bijou thiSweek. No one can help but be carried away with the in- tensely interesting adventures of the two young Americans. Next week comes the old favorite. "Billy" Clifford in "The Girl, the Man and the Game" a mu- sical farce comedy. with big bunch of girls. tuneful songs, some classy comedy and other features to please.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Bright Musical Show

"The Newlyweds and Their Baby" is the latest addition to the class of car toon comedies and it may be truthfully termed last seasons biggest success. The company Is large one comp of 605 people. The half, of course, being the baby. The show Is in two acts and four scenes. the finale of the first act proving a distinct innovation. "The Newlyweds and Their Baby" will be at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday and Saturday matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Mrs. Aleha Driskell

Mrs. Aeha Driskell, aged 21 years, died last night at local infirmary after 8 short illness. The body. will be sent to Knoxville, Tenn, today for interment by the Gaudin Undertaking company Mrs Driskell is survived by husband. Shs had only been married short timc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
DeWOlf Hopper

The seat sale for the performance of tDeWolf Hopper and Louise Dressler in "A Matinee Idol,' at the Shubert Saturday begins this morning at 2 o'clock. The engagement of the two popular stars in Birmingham is for two performances, Saturday matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
The Logical Place

for the person in search of room, for the person in search of house. for the personsin search of a position, for the person in search of board, for the person who wants to buy, sell or trade anything. would be to look tn ho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Want Ad" Pages

of THE AGE-HERALD. because these pages get to them the first thing in the morning, gives them ample. time to think and then act. Is your proposition before them? If not. there's no time like the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
PLEADS GUILTY ID
 LARCENY CHARGE Joseph Robin COnfesses to
 S27,OOO Theft WAS BANK PRESIDENT Seven More Indictments Remain Which Charge S2O7,OOO as Whole Amount of Theft-Insanity
 Plea Faids
WAS BANK PRESIDENT

New York. March 1.-Joseph c Robin pleaded guilty in the supreme court today to a charge of larceny or s27,Ooo from the Washington Savings bank, of which he was president. Robin, on his plea of guilty. may be given an indeterminate sentence of not less than five years and not more than 10 years.
 Seven indictments remain against Robin. He was remanded to the Tombs until March IT, when he will be sen fenced. The collapse of Robins de- fense of insanity. put forward by his sister. pr. Louise Robinovitch. and his counsel, William Travers Jerome, had been foreshadowed last night when il was reported that Robin said he was tired of all of this" but it caused d stir in the court room none the less.
 on the night before the North ern bank of New York, in which Robin was also interested went into the hands of the state superintendent of banks, Rob- in was committed to private sanl- la rum on affidavits sworn out by his sister and two physicians. The san" itarium rejected him and he returned to the Jurisdiction of the court and submitted to arrest. On the day he was arrested Robin attempted suicide on the way to court by swallowing a dose of poison but the prompt use of a stomach pump saved him.
 on motion of Jerome alienists were appointed by the state and defense to examine his sanity and reported unanimously that he was incompetent to undertake a defense. A jury sitting under Judge Swann rejected the find ings of the alienists and Judge Swann complimented the jury on its own horse sense."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Fight Cancelled

Kansas CitS. March 1.-The 1o-round fight between Harry Forbes of Chicago and Tommy Dixon of Memphis, set for March G. has heen cancelled by the Grand Avenue Athletic club here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Insanity Plea Overruled

The case came to trial on Monday and Jerome's preliminary motions to dismiss on the ground that the defendant was insane was overruled by Justice Sea bury.
 Jerome decided to withdraw from the defense and Robin. through other coun- sel, pleaded guilty.
 Through Robins operations the Washington Savings bank, the North : ern Bank of New York the Carnegie Trust company and string of minor concerns which he prompted went into insolvency. No full statement of his larcenes has yet been made public by the state examiners.
 Robin is accused in the present pro- ceedings of the larceny of s27,0O0 from the Washington Savings bank, of which he was president, and from which his total misappropriations are alleged to be s207,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Many Burglaries Reported

number of burglaries have been reported to the police authorities dur ing the past few days and while in nearly every instance the loss was slight the frequency of the depreda- tions is causing much annoyance. The police have followed several clues, but no arrests have been made as yet. The general opinion is that the operations are those of a gang of sneak thieves and the officers feel confident of run ming them down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Bills Passed

Bills were passed as follows:
 By MT. Tunstall on judiciary. S. 30S. "To amend subdivision 9 of section 2061 of the code of 1907."r Passed, IS to 0.
 By MT. Merrill on revision of laws. S. 271. ITO amend section 2974 of the code of Alabama relating to exam ination of applicants for admission to the bar. Passed. 19 to o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-02
Restore Confidence

Representative Butt again took ths floor in defense of his measure. de- claring that the appropriation was merely to restore confidence in the negro laborers. He said that farm la bor was becoming a serious problem so much so that some steps should now be taken to pacify them.