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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
COMMISSION FIGHT
 IS GROWING LIVELY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

polls This fact is a great obstacle in the way, especially as the Mobile deie- gation is absolutely determined to sup
 port no bill which will arbitrarily change the municipal government of Mobile There are three bills providing for com
 mission form of government, two of them general and one local. The two general were prepared by Senator Screws of Montgomery and Senator Allen of Lau- derdale. The local bill applies only to Birmingham, and was prepared by Mir Percy. That gentleman wants report on his bill, even if general bills arc adopted.
 The Percy bill incidentally Is almost in line with those of Senator Screws and Senator Allen, though eacl! differs in certain important features. Senator Screws, however, struck the keynote this morning when he said:
 "In my opinion. other than the anti prohibition legislation the most important matter to be fought out by the present legislature concerns municipal govern ment by commissions. To obtain the general end. therefore, I am willing to
 proceed in q process of giving and talk ing until we all are agreed on one bill" To Proceed Slowly It Is expected that Speaker Almon will name the house members of the joint
 committee on municipal government to-
 morrow. This joint committee will im- mediately proceed to take action. It is
 the understanding that one general bill will be framed and that this bill will go 1 through the house and. senate with o | rush.
 | But on account of the difference of | od'nion as concerns the details of the | general plan or idea. and on account of | the entire proposition. 1t is certain that
 much time will be had in consideration. | For instance, this morning Senator | Screws remarked: Were 1t certain that l the committee to which the bill has been
 referred would make favorable report tomorrow I would urge that committee | t0 hesitate. It is absolutely essential
 that we go slow. I am ardently in favor | of the government of cities by commis-
 sions But in meking marked departures
 in the matter of government it is abso-
 lntely essential that we proceed with 1 care"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
GOVERNOR OF TEXAS
 SUBMITS MESSAGE
The Prohibition Question to Be
 Submitted to the People
WANTS MATTER ENDED
Waste of Peoples Money to Dis cuss Prohibition so Much and
 It should Stop

Austin. Tex. January 19.-Gov. o. B. Colquitt today sent his first message to the Texas legislature, the thirty-seeond session. Governor Colqultt, while elect ed on an anti-statewide prohibition plat form will by majority vote of the peo- pie on the question of the same cleo tion, submit to popular vote the ques- tion as to whether Texas shall remain a local option or statewide prohibition state
 In his message Governor Colquitt, among other things, recommends that the legislature submit statewide prohi- bition to vote of the people at the earliest consistent date, and states that regulatory measures advocated by prohi- islative body, will be promptly returned to the house in which they originate, with the governors objection, where they may be further considered.
 The governor recommends that the law governing so-called "social clubs be made more stringent, giving to the sec retary of state greater power in their regulatlON, 1aNOrS lOcdl opuOn as the most rational form of prohbition' - recommends control of state peniten- tiaries by a commission similar to the state railroad commission; favors reform in court procedure, the establishment of a state institution for the care and treat ment of those afflicted with tuberculosis and leprosy; would amend the anti-pass law to allow newspapers to exchange ad- vertsing space for transportation; urges that Confederate veterans be fully and promptly paid pensions, and recommends the purchase as a state home for Con federate women the institution which has been maintained by the Daughters of the Confectionery.
 Regarding the submission of statewide prohibition, the governor says:
 T believe it is the duty of the mem bers of the legislature to carry out the instructions of the people and submit the question to be voted on at the earliest date consistent with fairness to those diff ferinS in opinion oyer the principle of prohibition.
 T can see no good purpose in wasting the peoples money and consuming valu- able time in prolonging a debate over pro- hibition or kindred matters, and | hope these matters may be either promptly acted upon or allowed to drop alto- gether''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
HITCHCOCK'S PLANS
 ARE CRITICISED

Washington, January 19.-Postnaster General Hitchcocks economy in the postoffice department came in for its share of criticism by several members of the House today.
 l. Representatives Small of North Caro- lima, Bartlett of Georgia. Borland of Missouri and Sanders of Virginia, on the
 democratic side. and Representative Stee-
 nerson of Minnesota, on the republican
 side, declared that the economy plans were seriously affecting the efficiency of the postal service, and probably rural free delivery and star routes. and took issue with the officials of the postoffice department that the postal deficit was teing wiped out without detriment to the service.
 MT. Small declared that the rural ser vice was being discriminated against, and that while the department did not hesi- tate to create a deficiency in one branch of the service, it was declining to spend s1, zoo, 600 of the appropriation allowed by Congress for an increase in the rural routes. Mir Small asserted that when Congress provided for additional services its will should not be thwarted by ex- ecutive action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
ThonnsOn-EI,iot

Sheffield, January 19.-(Special.) )-The wedding of two prominent society people of Sheffield occurred at 12:30 today, when Miss Elizabeth Thomson and Mir. Archi- of the brides father, Mir. A. D. Thomson. The parlors were filled with friends to witness the ceremony, which was said by the Rev. l.. E. Brubaker MT. Elliott is cashier of the Sheffield National bank and a leader nbusiness and social circles. Miss Thomson is a charming young wom- an and popular with a large circle of friends Afte rthe ceremony MT. and Mrs. Elliott left to spend their honey moon in Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
ADJUSTMENTS
"T'he Easiest Wayv

Of exceptional interest to theatregoers is the announcement that David Belasco will present Miss Frances Starr at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday, in Flu gene Walters remarkably play, 'Tho Easiest Way" This play, which ran for one year at the Belasco theatre in New York, is the strongest play by ah Ameri- can author produced in a decade. In view of the fact that the production is made by MT Belasco there is little need to dwell upon the perfection and artistry of the setting. An exceptionally capable company surrounds Miss Starr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Hill Fires Spectacular

The rainfall this morning and late Wednesday night had a most beneficent effect in one respect in Anniston and vi- cinity. that of extinguishing the fires which have been burning for. the past several days on the surrounding hills and mountains. with the result that a large amount of valuable timber has been de- stroyed.
 In the early evening and late al night the fires have been most spectacular att tracting widespread attention. Many have expressed indignation at the wanton de- struction. believed to be the work if ire sponsible bows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Fatal Street Car Accident

Huntsville, January Especial )-An
 electric car ran into a two-horse wagon
 on Green street yesterday and wrecked it, throwing out the occupants, Jack Par ham and Jim Field. Parham was caugth under the wagon bed and dragged 2( yards and his hips were crushed. He will die. Field escaped with bad bruises
 on the head and cuts on the body. Mo- torman Hatcher says that just before the collision both men fin the wagon saw the danger and each grabbed a rein, confus- ing the team so that there was no way of escaping the smash-up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
At the Biiou

When the attendance at the Thursday evening performance is almost twice that of the Monday evening performance at the Bijou, the play there cah be cassed as a big success. A play that is not strong cannot stay week and draw constantly increasing audiences. "The Rosary is drawing almost capacity houses at every performance. My Ci. derella Girl' is the attraction next week, and it is considered one of the best of its kind. It appears here for the first time at popular prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Wood ravor- MiIitia Ell

Washington, January 19.-Major Gen eral Wood chief of staff of the army, appeared before the House committee on military affairs today and urged the pas sage of the Hill bill to increase the eff ciency of the organized militia by per hitting the president to detach army off cers on the active list for duty as in- spectors and Instructor of the state s militia. The Dill permits the addition of officers to the army to fill the vacancies created by these details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Railroad Commission,s On,cc Force

Montgomery January 19.-(Special.)-- a reorganization meeting of the Alabama railroad commission, held at the capitol, s. P. Kennedy was reelected secretary of the commission for another four years. R. w Solomon was elected clerk, succeeding J. w. Kirtland, and Miss Lil- Han Lipscomb was reappointed stenogra- Iher.
 The first meeting of the new commits sion will be held at the capitol on the first Monday in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Bradley Returns

Huntsville, January 1s.-(Specal)-Jo- seph J. Bradley, general agent of the Merrimack Manufacturing company, has returned from Boston. where he consult ed the heads of the corporation Mir Bradley says that the textile situation was gone over thoroughly and 1t was found that the difficulties that apply in New England are not applicable to the mills in the south. There is no imme- diate prospect of curtailment of produc- ton here, he said, the Merrimack hay ing contracts for three months work In the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Ruth Grey

Miss Ruth Grey, who, together with MT. Breese Bell will be the attraction at the orpheum, commencing next Monday, is the leading exponent of thought divina- ton in the country. For the past several seasons she has created furore because of the wonderful feats she has performed, having been tested by some of the most noted men, all deep thinkers and prom inent in their professions, and pronounced by them to be the most marvellous young woman of the age. There will be mati- nees daily except Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

as had read the advertisements oi ~ ,1ssnv p.opie sI,taI Who % had used them with wonderful success, I dropped the doctors treatWen,, sna 7, and commenced the use. of CuticuIa Soap and Ointment, and in few days noticeo a marked change The eIuptonh aho,dess o hs srms and breast were dec idedly better, When ne s was was about seven months old. all trace o'
 During his teethlng period his head ana ana face were broken out in boils which s,relv Su,sv with Cuticura Soap and oin,men.' ,i1 n,r;ng the rn time % of teething and from the time s,d dropped the doctors treatment nsrasnt usem s,e nothing else. and when two years old III, ne was the picture of health. His compiex,ossl sa was soft and beautiful. and his head mas, mass of silky curs. had been afraid that he woulc nevef be well. and feel that ! owe ,dea, g,ed,, Mrs. Mary W. Ramsey, PA F; Jackson o'' Colorado Springs. Colo Sept; i A, ,p,,t d9iH, ,h. world. Send to Potter Drug Chem. corp. Boston. Mass. for free book on the sAsa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
VIII Send Delegation

Cullman. January 19.--(SpeciaL)-A del- egation from Cullman will go to Mont gomery at an early date in the interest of some local legislation for Culman county, mainly for the purpose of securing the passage of dispensary bill. The delegation will be notified when the mat ter will be brought up for consideration by Representative Griffith, at which time the delegation will go to Montgomery to lobby for it's passage and to assist otherwise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
arorrow Is Candidate

Culln1ane January 19.-(Special.)-Tt' has become known among those prominent in political circles here that Cullman county will furnish an applicant for the position of assistant bank examiner, under the O'Neal administration, in the person of Sidney T. Morrow of Hanceville, 10 miles south of Cullman. MT. Morrow :s a young man of wide experience in the banking business and Is an able and promising young man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Movement for Commission

quiet, transformations movement for the organization of a commission form of government is progressing at Aniston, and it is believed that this city will have a representative before the legislature 1ln- less a general statewide commission bill is adopted. While the present council has taken decided steps for more business like municipal government. 1t has been impraeticable for several years to get a majority of the councilmen from the abler business men of the city. the more rep resentative citizens declining to offer for office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Must Explain Duel

The two drummers Doughty and Dow ner. who engaged in a pistol duel in the parlor of private residence a few days since, will have an opportunity to cx- plain how it happened in the police court tomorrow, but it is understood around police headquarters that both men will decline to testify. on the ground that they will incriminate themselves, and Doughty's wife, the only eyewitness, cannot testify against her husband. In the event these predictions are true an impatient public will never have it's curi- osity gratified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
DISASTROUS FIRES
 IN NEW YORK CITY

New York, January 19.-Fire on the low CT East Side today caused damage of sI5o.OoO and drove 1000 persons out of their homes to the streets. The greatest dam age was caused by a blaze which burned out a six-story factory building in Eliz- abeth street Tenement dwellers for some distance around were routed out.
 Chinatown witnessed an exciting blaze shortly. before daybreak, when a five story loft building was gutted and panic struck the neighborhood. Three hundred and fifty lodgers in a hotel next door rushed tosthe streets half clad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
"The Girl From RectOr'sv

The comedy of the century, "The Girl From Rector's" begins an engagement at the Shubert theatre tonight The same original production that was presented at Weber's music hall in New York for more than year will be presented here, with all it's vast scenic splendor. Dorothy Sadlier will play The Girl. while the rest The sale of seats is large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

broke out also, ana III q few days became a solid scab. 1 became alarmed, and called our family physician who at once pronounced the disease
 eczema. The little fellow was under his treatment for about three months.
 By the end of that time, he seemed no better. l became discouraged, ana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Campbell-Yarbrough

.Tuscumbia, January 19.-(Epecial)-A surprise wedding occurred last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Lyle when Miss Ola Campbell a sister of Mrs.
 Lyle and Mr. Fletcher F. Marlborough were married, Rev. J. T. Morris officiating. Both bride and groom live at New Mar ket. Ala, and Miss Campbell had been visiting her sister in Tuscumbia for the past week. MT. Yarbrough arrived on the noon train yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
ROWLAND DISCOVERS
 OLD NEWSPA AYERS Are First Ever Printed in Mis-
 sissippi FAIR PREMIUM LISTS RnilrOnd Commission of Mississippi Has Only Passed on Two Cases--Two Drummers in Trouble-BIakes-
 lee Lectures on Corn
FAIR PREMIUM LIST

Jackson, Miss, January 19.-(Special.)- Dr. Dunbar Rowland of the department Of archives and history has just come 'nto possession of the bound files of the nrst newspapers ever printed in Mss- sppi and considers them one of his most valuable finds in the way of historical data. These papers are in excellent state of preservation, and comprises 19 volumes or the following early publications viz. i: Washington Republican of 1913, 1915, 1916 and 1877; Mississippi Republican, ISIS, 1879, lS20, 1922, 1928; State Gazette for every year from 1918 to 1s29 the Natchez Ga- zette of 1926 and 1927; Statesman and Ga- zette for 1927 and 1928; the Southern Gal axy of 1928 and 1S2s
 These old volumes were published by Andrew Marschalk and Benjamin Stokes and were sent to the historical depart ment by Miss Mary A. Stewart of Match ez, who is a granddaughter of Andrew Marschalk who came to the Mississippi territory as g lieutenant in the command of Capt Isaac Guion, who commanded the military forces of the United States sent to occupy the Mississippi territory
 
 was a printer by trade, and had taken the precaution 10 bring along a printing outfit as far as Walnut Hill, now Yicks- burg. After the establishment of the ter ritorial government under Winthrop Sar- geant, Marschalk was detailed by Captain Guion to bring his outfit to Natchez, or old Washington, and print the first laws made by the governor and the judges of that early day.
 This was the first printing ever done in Mississippi, and these files cover a most interesting period of the states history. There are accounts of the battle of New Orleans in 1915, the organization of the state government, meeting of the first constitutional convention, the admission of the state into the Union, the establish ment of the state capitol at Jackson in 1921. the inaugura tion of Walter Eeako as the first governor of the state in Jan- uary, 1922, and scores of other matters of general interest and known to no living man.
 The paper is of much better quality than that in use by the newspapers of the present day, the impression is fine, the type large enough to be read by the oldest eyes by tallow candle light. and the spelling includes the old English f for S. At the top of the editorial page are these business announcemc cnts:
 Price s4 per annum, one-half in ad- vaSce.
 Advertisement not exceeding a fquare inferted three times for one ollarthirty- feven and an half cents for every fubfe- qrent publication.
 Country produce to amount of half the price of fubfcription) will be received in payment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
AImOu's Son III

Montgomery, January 19.-(Special.)- Chopper Almon, the son of Judge E. B Almon, speaker fthe house of represen- tatives, Is i'll in this city in the suite Of rooms occupied by Speaker Almon and his wife. Tonight he was reported to have less fever than last night. and hopes arc entertained that he will soon be going the rounds of the lobby again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
WiIIett Praises Lee

Col. E. D. Willett, the prominent An niston attorney, was very eloquent in his eulogium of the valorous and patriotic deeds of Gen. Robert E. Lee on the oc- casion of the celebration of the birthday of the great Confederate leader, at the Calhoun county courthouse by the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy this morning, Mrs. 70. NJ Reynolds, president of the chapter presiding.
 MT. Willett dwelt considerable length on the military deeds of Lee and his acts as a statesman, but it was as a man of impeachable private life that he praised him most. 'In my opinion, Colonel Will lett said. the life of Lee approached nearer to that of the divine Master on earth than did that of any other person among men"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Stay of Execution

Little Rock, Ark, January 19-An ap- peal to the supreme court gives a stay of execution to D. R. Ford and his wife. who were sentenced to be hanged at Deoueen tomorrow They were charged with the killing of Will Nichols at Licks- burg last spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Railroad Commission

The railroad commission has so far passed but two orders-one giving the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley permission to take up spur track between Sumner and Tutwiler same not being needed any longer; the other grants permission to the New Orleans and Northeastern to take up a sidetrack at Red Top.
 There has been no discussion Of the drinking cup case, over which there was c conference the first of the month be- tween representatives of the state board Of health and of the railroads interested. It was agreed at that time that no ae- tion should be taken till the commission shall have had time to confer with the commissions and the railroads of other states that enter Mississippi territory, and there is nothing further to say on the subject for the present. The impress sion is, however, that the drinking cup on passenger trains will be abolished.
 The Richton Telephone company re- ports to the commission that on it's 50 miles of wires in the southern part of the state it has taken in cash to the amount of Ss53S7, that it has expended s5s666, and that it's net revenues were S267. .92.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Fair Premium List

The catalog and premium lists of the state fair, to be given next fall, are now in course of preparation, and Secretary McDonald states that the manuscript will be in the hands of the printers in few days The lists will be ready for dstri- button early in March, thus giving farm CTS and others who desire to enter the contests abundant time to prepare for them. The next fair will be the largest and best Jackson has ever attempted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
stnrt Hotel Movement

Huntsville. January 1s.-(Special)-A new proposition for modern hotel is being agitated here now aa1d that is the purchase of the Elks theatre and convert ing 1t into a hotel with about 16o rooms. The plan can be easily financed, 1t is believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
ynrpcct. Recrnitinx stations

Lieutenant Commander E. Wood, U. S N. will arrive in Birmingham today on a trip of inspection over the south of the naval recruiting stations. Com mander Wood wilt be accompanied by Surgean Talfree, also of the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
FREE TRIAL PACKAGE COUPON !,

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
HIS ECZEMA GONE
 AND BO|LS CURED
Eczema Began When Three Weeks Old. Arms, Shoulders and Breast a Solid Scab. Boils Broke Out During Teething. Used Cuticura ,! Soap and Ointment; and He Was the Picture of Health.

"My son was about three weeks old when I poticcd n breaking -out on his cheeks, from which watery substance oozed. short tine after, his arms, shoulders and breast