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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
BesSener News

Bessemer, February 19.-(Special.)- Chief of Police Henry King of Tusca- loosa was in Bessemer this. afternoon and notified the police authorities that he had under arrest in Tuscaloosa a negro named Will Spencer, who Is thought to have killed Capt B. H. Young about a year ago near Dolomite. Chief King furnished the officers de- scription of the negro under arrest and 1t is almost identical with that of the slayer of Captain Young.
 Spencer was caught running the gov ernment locks at Tuscaloosa and the evidence Is pretty conclusive that he is the negro who killed Captain Young. The news of Spencers capture caused intense excitement in Bessemer and if tho negro Is returned here it is probable that trouble will result.
 An additional point which points to the guilt of Spencer is the fact that Sheriff Higdon had line on the negro and knew that he was in Tuscaloosa county.
 Detective Frank Childers went to Tus- caloosa with Chief King tonight and will identify the negro.
 It will be remembered that Capt. B. H. Young was shot and ally wounded about a year ago near DoIomite by a negro named Win Spencer while he was attempting to arrest the negro on a trivial change. A reward of s2o0 was offered for the capture of Spencer and posses of armed citizens secured every foot of the lower end of the county III an attempt to catch Spencer but in vain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
HAREM SKIRT CAUSES
 RIOTS IN LONDON

London, February 19.-(Special)-A harem skirt, the very latest thing in dress for. vomen, caused riot here to- day. An aristocratc looking and fash ionably attired woman appeared in Re- gent street wearing pantaloon skirt this afternoon and 1t required a large section of the metropolitan police to handle the riot that followed.
 crowd of rapidly growing propor- tions followed the woman, jeering her and making many disrespectful remarks. She tried to flee, but the cumbersome folds nearly caused her downfall Final ly she hailed cab and rapidly drove away.
 The harem or trouser skirt is one of the most startling departures from the conventional dress ever planned by Paris dressmakers. It consists of pair pf baggy trousers with panel of cloth between them.
 Some are hidden by a sort of over dress although this may be pulled aside or held up so that the pantaloon ef- feet can be seen. The trousers are fastened just above the ankles.
 The harem skirt made it's first appear ance in Paris on Thursday when rioting occurred there and the woman wear ing the garments had to flee from a mob.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
THRILLING TIME IN
 ST. GOTHARD TUNNEL

Lucerne, February 1s.-(Special.)-A Swiss commercial traveller, who was on the way to Milan from Lucerne, has just had thrilling adventure in the St. Gothard express. When he entered a second class compartment he found only one man, who appeared to be asleep, and the traveller also settled down 70 a nap.
 Just before the entrance to the St. Gothard tunnel the sleeping" man sat up, pulled out revolver, and carefully examined the face of the Swiss. who in terror kept his eyes closed. Apparently satisfied, the stranger placed the re- volver on the seat, and emptied the travellers pockets of a large quantity ot gold chains watches sleeve links, brace. lets. diamond rings, pins and brooches and after packing them in paper hii the valuables in secret pockets of hi. own.
 The Swiss traveller continued to sleep until the guard ertered the compart. ment at BellinEona for the tickets. when he informed the official, who telegraphed to Chiasso. When the express arrived at this station the stranger was ar rested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Passing Of The City
 Democratic COmn1itte{

That like Sampson of old. the city democratic committee pulled the com mission down upon them resulting in their death. but that a good many were killed along with them, was the state ment of former Chairman H. B. Aber- nethy last night. he said the commit tee was now a dead factor in mu nicipal politics after an existence of 25 years. During this period the com mittee has been through many battles, performing every legal act for the up building of democratic principles in this city. It's death came through the adoption of the commission form of government. which nullifes all bodies in the city attached to the councilmanic reign.
 The committee almost overwhe elming- ly indorsed the idea of a commission and ordered that the election be held.
 The committee came into existence about 25 years ago and goes out after many trials and tribulations There is strain of romance and tragedy con nected with that body and its passing creates an void which local politics will locl SOTely.
 The deliberations of that body were presided over first by B. Asbury Thompson. The next was the present postmaster, Joseph H. Montgomery. He was succeeded by ]. J. Moore. MT Moore has long since removed from Birming- ham.
 John F. Antwine was the next chair man. having been elected in 1902 Fol lowing Mir. Antwine H. B. Abernethy was elected and served for two years or one term. He was followed by Wal ter Metcalf. present chief deputy for Shtrin McAdory. This was his first entrance into the political arena. He was followed by Atticus H. Mullin, the widely known newspaper man, whose entrance as the dark horse created the sensation of municipal politics for that year. He served two years and was succeeded by Walter Metcalf agani. After MT. Mn.calf served two years came the la tb chairman. o. s. Finch.
 The first Ame any head of mu- nicipal deph.tment was placed on the ticket to 1n passed upon by the peo- pie was de,en J. J. Moore was chair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20

man. C. w. Austin was elected
 of police at that time and ever
 that time the chief has been electe
 the voters. 1 Under Chairman Metcalf the eIa list of department heads were D..
 on the ticket so the people could
 for their servants. During severa tn ministrations the heads were rei'amla from the ticket and then replac,os Finally the heads Were made electth by Chairman Metcalf. an
 During the incumbency of Chafrmic Metcalf the idea of a commission for, of government was matched. This wa after Greater Birmingham was a real ity. Then 1t was that the committe, went to work for A commission ant little by little educated the voters into their way of thinking
 The committee caused the placint upon the ballot of the commission ques, tion which carried by a decisive ma jority. At the beginning of the cit democratic committee there were 1, members. two from each ward They were from every class. including tn, lawyer, doctor. merchant. laborer sa loon keeper. When they go out of of flee with the incoming of the commis sion there will be 32 out of job a. committeeman. Two of them were iron every ward of the 16 wards of Bir mingham ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
SCH|FF LEASED
 W.sA TUSKEGEE

TuskeS February 19.-(Special)-
 Jacob F>>kiff. head of nuhn, Loeb -
 Co.,, tt w York banker and phi1-
 anthrf who, with a party of friends.
 cams n New York to visit Tus-
 keg9 sstitute. spent two days in
 riding About the grounds. visiting the
 shops and the farms.
 In a short address to the students
 In the chapel pr. Schiff said: T have long admired the work of Dr. Booker T. Washington and his co-laborers. But
 now that l have seen it. l cannot find
 words with which to express my sur prise and qualification. It is far be- yond anything that I had expected to see. As walked through your grounds
 today my heart filled with pride to find what had been accomplished by n single man in so short a time. It Is
 an object lesson to me which I shall never forget, and I am only sorry that I waited until the evening of my life to see what has been done. It has been an inspiration to me and when I return home I intend to send my son and grandchildren here that they may get the same inspiration that I have. He said 1t was a mistake to as- sume, as had been so long the case, | that work was curse. work, he | said, has now become the blessing of | the world. There is no greater hap piness than that obtained through hon. est work. I do not pity you for your | hardships! I envy you for the oppor- | tunities you have here"
 MT. Schifs party, which consists oi Gen. James H. Wilson. MT. Leo Arn-
 hattan. and Dr. H. B. Frissell. princi- l pal of the Hampton institute, Vir-
 ginia, left last night upon the special car In which they are travelling for
 Montgomery and from there they will I go to Jacksonville. Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
SOON TO VOTE ON
 GREATER DECATUR

Decatur February 19.-(Special.) )-With the Walden Greater Decatur" hill having passed the lower house of the state legs- lature. and with good prospects of It passing the senate, 1t seems that it will be but short time now until the people will have the opportunity to decide by their votes whether or not they want one Decatur-a Greater Decatur" The con- solidation of the two cities Is still d mueh-discussed question, and while opin- ions differ as to the result of an cleo tion 1t Is pretty generally believed that consolidation would carry by a vote of the people. The Walden bill was so amended as to allow each city to vote separately on consolidation. This meets with the approval of the friends and the opponents of consolidation. The original bill was to the effect that both cities vote as a whole on the question, and this was seriously objected to by some, hence tho amended bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
DECATUR WANTS
 FIVE-MILL TAX

Decatur, February 19.-(Special.)-Su- perintendent Jones of the New Decatur rublic schools has written to State super intendent Willingham calling his attention to the fact that the Decaturs have been left out of the bill providing for con stitutional amendment to levy school tax. number of stae educators of the two Decaturs will make an effort to in- clude the Decaturs In the ameho'heh' bill.
 Under the present constitution the De- caturs can levy a 3-mill school tax priyilege which other Alabama towns do not have The amendment bill gives towns the right to levy b-mill scnool tax and the teachers here believe the Decaturs should have this privilege 1T they see fit to make the levy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Templars Give Reception

Decatur, February 19.-(Special)-De Molay Commandery No. 14, Knights Templars of New Decatur have issued invitations to a reception and dance to be given in the Armory hall in New De- eatur on the night of February 2s The entertainment committee Is composed of the following: Sir Knight William P. Fo- earty, chairman; Sir Knight Robert H. Wolcott, Sir Knight Charles Bassett. Sir Knight Obe Lee and Sir Knight Thomas IT. Mattocks. This Is one of the largest and most prosperous communicates of Knights Templars in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Jesuits Expelled

San Lorenzo, Marques, February 1s.-A serious situation is reported as having arisen in northern Mozambique in con- sequence of the order of expulsion which has been made against the Jesuit mls- sion there. The missionaries, who in- clude Austrians, Hungarians, Germans. Brazilans, Frenchmen and Poles, have charged themselves with the education of some 700 natives, of whom 400 are girls The missionaries contend that they are protected by the Brussels agreement of 1891, but this plea has been ignored and they are under orders to depart by the first of next month. The situation Is complicated by the fact that the soldiery have designs upon the girls. and have already made overtures to them with regard to their future when the missionaries have gone. Unless some de- cisive action be taken by the authorities before the end of this month 1t would appear that the fate of the girls Is sealed unless they can succeed in a flight to British territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
JOE BURTS' NARROW
 ESCAPE FROM BULLET

Eufaula, February 19.-(Special)-Joe oe Burts, a prominent citizen. had a narrow escape from an assassins bullet about 5 o'clock last night. Burts had just paid s2oo to tenants on the Lampley farm and was locking tbe safe that contained con sice.a able money when pistol shot rang out in the hall. The bullet penetrated q glass window and lodged in the wall six inches above his head. The electric lamps were working badly and the woulo-pe as- sassin escaped. It is feared that the darkness now invading the city may lead fo other crimes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Cats Being Stolen

Brighton, England, February 19.-(Spe. cial)-Owing to the fact that at present the skins of black cats are very valua ble being made up into ladies cloaks and other articles of dress. a gang of thieves are busy going from town to town on the south coast in search of these dusky fe- lines. During the past few weeks these rets have disappeared in an amazing manner and complaints are emanatine from Brighton, Lewes. and Eastbourne Al, owners of black cats are now jeal
 o3sly guarding their pets and a sharI outlook is being kept on all suspicious characters. The manager of the Queens Electric theatre, Brighton, has just of fered a sum of S25 for information that will lesr to the conviction of the persor or persN IS who have stolen Smut tho Lack mascot belonging to the theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Functionaries in Rebellion

St. Petersburg, February 19.-(s,r, Cial. y-The women employed by in, Rlss sian state as functionaries of D, and telegraphs are In rebellion. an government, having acknowledged tn, civil rights by making them functit, aries of the telegraph and post (; partments. has curtailed their naturi rights by forbidding them to .F.srr any but functionaries of the sad ds partment. They now complain thas h edict condemns them to sempiterbs spinsterhood, because the male offici, |, are too poor to wed. Accordingly tit have forwarded petition to memt of the parliamentary opposition, w will publicly question the postma stl general respecting this view of mati mony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
News of Hartford

Hartford, February 1s.-tspecial)-Iha' the educational interests of Hartford are at the very highest pitch was certainly manifest throughout yesterday 1o'' schools combined in the observance oi temperance day, by very interesting programme consisting of patriotic songs and three very interesting addresses py the Rev. pr. J. F. Ford, pastor Of the Presbyterian church, pr. 5. W. fooer's of the Methodist church and H. IL. Holmes of the High school.
 Last evening the Qui vive Literars society, consisting of the young 'au.es of the High school and with the able assistance of Misses Nina Gluckstein. Eve iyn Greene. Lula Mae speller and Jim Fleming of the High school facuity' gave a very pleasant valentine party to the bows of the school In the library rooms of the High school. The rooms were were decorated with ferns. palms poe p,anas' cnt flowers and the lovely yellow 1assa- mine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Decatur Prohibition Status

Decatur, February 1s.-(SpeciaL)- More than week has passed since the wholesale raid was made by in- junction on the soft drink stands of the Decaturs and up to this time the soft drink men have made no answer to the search and seizure proceedings The soft drink stands are all open, but their furniture within the places is held subject to the action of the courts Much liquor is still stored in the court house and in rented room in New De- catur. while large quantity of the wet goods had to be returned on ac- count of the intunctions being improp- erly drawn. About 20 days remain yet in which answers can be made to the injupctions. according to law. At thls time 1t is said that bootleggers are f1ourishing on the streets and in the back alleys of the two Decaturs and are growing fat plying their trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
FILIBUSTER ENDS
 IN TRUCE AFTER
 ALL NIGHT SESSION
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(CONTIN LIED FROM FACE 
 then I wish my democratic friends would commit a few more crimes on that side of the chamber
 During the hours of frivolity early to- day MT. Burgess of Texas figured in a lively effort to have his name recorded in one roll call, though he himself took no part except to admit that he was present when his name was called, but did not respond. MT. Carlin of Virginia insisted that he responded for the Tex an, whose name, MT. Carin said, had been recorded and then stricken off. A dozen democratic colleagues clamored for restoration of the name and the chair, after stating that no member was au- thorized, under the rules, to respond to roll call for another member, directed, that in view of the confusion in the House at the time, the clerk should re- cord MT. Burgess.
 Some Go to Sleep
 When daylight came a sleepy lot of individuals sat at their desks and wait ed while the leaders kept watch to avoid being trapped by the other side. One member in the front row was sound asleep, others appeared fatigued and nu- mero,Is members were stretched out asleep in the democratic cloak room. When at 5:3o a. m. MT. Thomas of North Carolina made a point of no quorum there were 95 members on the floor and a call of the House again was ordered. MT. Gardner of Massachusetts yainly sought to get a recess, the chair deciar- ing against that because no quorum ex- isted. Then, on motion of MT. Hehin of Alabama, the sergeant-at-arms was directed to arrest all absentees ana prlns them to the bar of the House.
 Tho members became impatient for breakfast toward g o'clock and formal request of MT. Candler of Mississippi for leave of absence to go to breakfast struck a popular chord and in rev minutes the House chamber was almost deserted, the republican and democratic whips and several lieutenants remaining to watch each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Old Firm Sells Out

Decatur, February 1S.-(Special.) )- After a successful business extending over a period of more than 15 years Cain & Wolcot. one of the most pop ular and best known retail drug firms of New Decatur. have sold their bus mess to B. E. Preuitt and F. R. Bea- son of Decatur. who will take charge of the business on March l. Chappel Cain and R. H. Wolcot who composed the firm. will engage in other busi- ness. They are two of the most pop ular young business men in the De- caturs. l,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
T.mnerance Day Observed

Decatur February ls.-oSpeciai)-- The Rev. pr. Bartlett, pastor or the Westminster Presbyterian church In New Decatur, was the orator or the . vasterdav at the observance of Temperance Day at the Ne" Deea'u' high school. He took Tor ms suoJec' Beauty of Temperance Ansons o'i
 . things he said that in addition to S,ran will force. heroism and forti- tude. all people must seek divine aid t, or6er to live t.le well rounded tenn n.rste life. The address was delivered to a large number of citizens as vel vel as a large body of students or the hish school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
AustinvilIe Wants Car Line

Decatur. February S.-tSpeciaI.)-A large number Of the citizens and prop- erty owners of Austinville, a thriving suburb of the Decaturs. are exceed : ingly anxious for electric street car connections with the Decaturs. Austin vile has a population of about 2O0o people and 1t would require an OK tension of the tracks for only about one mile to give connections with the Decaturs. The people of that suburb will ask the North Alabama Traction company to extend their tracks out there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
NOTICE

The required number of our members having made the re- quest in writing, the Board of Trade of Birmingham is here by called to meet February goth at 12, noon, at their reg ular place of meeting. Busi- ness of importance and all members are requested to attend.
 B. H. COOPER,
 President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Old.Time Fiddling Contest

Decatur. February 1S.-(SpeciaL)-- On next Tuesday night an old fashioned fiddlers' contest will be held here. There will be old-time fiddlers from Bir- mingham. Huntsville, Courtland and from many other towns and cities in the state. Besides the Adding con test there will be the old mans buck dance and the old lady jig and fiddle dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
Suspected of Being Miss Arnold

Rome, February 1S.-(Special.)-Mis Marjorie Brown of Atlanta and Miss Johnson. her companion. who have spent a month here. left Rome yesterday for, Florence. where rooms have been engaged at Hotel Victoria. Miss Brown came into great notice In the press in Italy through the publication of repeated reports that she was Dorothy Arnold. the missing New York city heiress. travelling under the name of Miss Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
News of Ensley

The 1S-months-old child of MT. and Mrs. Will Crunk had narrow escape from death Saturday evening, as 1t fell from n window of the two-story building on Nineteenth street and Avenue D, Ensley, where the parents reside. The little fei- low was sitting in a high chair near the open window, and by some means over balanced and fell to the pavement below, a distance of over 20 feet, and sustained a fractured skull and other injuries. His escape from death is probably due to the fact that the cement walk on Avenue D. where the child fell, does not extend all across the sidewalk, and the child struck the unpaved part of the walk. At late hour last night the little fellow was resting well, and 1t is thought he will recover.
 Martha Washington Dance
 The ladies in charge of the Martha Washington dance that will be given on Wednesday night, February P, at Per kins' hall, have completed all arrange ments and everything is in readiness for the social event. The ladies will be at tired in colonial costume and decorations will be in keeping with the spirit of the occasion.
 The music will be furnished by local musicians who have volunteered their services for the affair. The orchestra will consist of A. s. Lacock and E. F. Boerner, violins; Paul Cebrat, piano; Mar shall Everson. cello. The dance will be quito an event in social circles, and much pleasure is anticipated The proceeds will be given to the Public Library.
 R;.hoo R..I.,A:xL
 The date of the visit of NBishop Beck with to St. Johns Episcopal church has been changed to Wednesday night, Feb ruary 22. The bishop will preach at the evening service and administer the rite of confirmation on a large class. The people are cordially invited to attend the service.
 Funeral of Frank Lapham
 At the morning service at the church yesterday the twin babies of Alderman and Mrs. Mcdowell and the infant daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Marshall Everson were baptized by the Rev. H. T. Wal den.
 The funeral of Frank P Lapman took place yesterday from the residence of Mrs. Girod on Avenue D. The Elks at tended in body and had charge of the funeral exercises. Many floral offerings Of beautiful and appropriate design were sent by sympathizing friends. The Rev. George W. Boyd of the Methodist church conducted the services at the house, which were marked by a touching sim plicity. Dr. Boyd's remarks were full or sympathy and tenderness, as he paid the last tribute to the memory of the dead. The interment was at Oakland, where the services were concluded with the burial service of the Elks
 Fire at Pharmacy
 Prompt response and quick action on the part of the local branch of the fire department averted what might have re- suited in serious conflagration. A gaso- line tank in the rear of Averyts phar- macy exploded and set fire to the build ing. The flames were on the outside, however, and though burning fercely when the firemen arrived. they succeeded in extinguishing them with slight loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-20
LOST

White pointer dog, with brown and tan spots on face and legs. Named "Cabby." Strayed or was stolen Sunday morning.
 Return to Steven Smith and secure very liberal reward.