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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
ALABAMA POULTRY
 MEN HOLD MEETING

At the first meeting of the Alabama Poultry association as corporation held last night in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce, H. !. McAfferty, vice president of the organization, was elected general manager of the first poul- try show to be held in this city, Decem- Der 5 to g.
 The usual number of enthuastic mem bers were present, and it was announced that the catalogues of premiums and en- tries were at the printers and would be ready for distribution in few days. A handsome silver loving cup presented by the Progressive Farmer an agricultural publication, to be awarded to the prize winner in one of the classes, was on ex- hibit and several speciality clubs also of fcred cups and ribbons for the show. All ribbons and stationary of the corporation were ordered printed upon motion and the meeting adjourned after the close oi the business session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
PROHIBITION CASES
 ARE IN ABEYANCE

Prohibition cases appealed from the re- corders' court to the circuit court. and set for trial before Judge E. c. Crow. are in abeyance until the ruling made day before yesterday by the circuit court judge can be passed upon by the court of appeals. The ruling of Judge Crow that there was no ordinance in force and effect after April upon which the cases could be brought, did not, ipso facto, throw the remainder of such cases off oi the docket. They are still there un- til the ruling can be finally settled bv ther higher court In case. Judge Crow S decision is upheld, all similar cases vii, be nole pressed; if he is overruled, they will be proceeded with as set on the docket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
ADJUSTMENTS
"Rip Van Wrinkle"

Next Wednesday matinee and night the ] Jefferson theatre will have as it's attrac- tion the always popular Rip Van Wrinkle with Thomas Jefferson as the lovable vagabond Rip.
 , When Joseph Jefferson died there was a question if any one,y could ever -ake his place. His son Thomas essayed the of the part He has been seen here and his former engagement was a success in every way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Bessener News

Bessemer, November 10.-(Special.) )-At the call meeting of the city council last night the date of the waterworks elec- ton was changed from November 27 to December Il. This election is for the pur- pose of expressing the will of the quali- fled voters of Bessemer regarding the exercise of the city's option to purchase the waterworks on July 1, 1912.
 The Pastors Helpers held the first meeting of the winter with Miss Cornelia Fulton yesterday afternoon at her home on Dartmouth avenue, The members have decided to sell cook books. The proceeds will be used for the new church.
 The following invitations have been re- ceived in the city:
 MT and Mrs. William Brewster Quailes request the honor of your pres ence at the marriage of their daughter, Mildred Dorothy, to MT. Will Carter Terry, on Wednesday afternoon, Novem- Der 22, 1911, at 3 o'clock, First Baptist church, Bessemer, Ala"
 Last night about Il o'clock the store belonging to Frank Ceravalo, on the cor her of Ninth avenue and Twenty fourth street, caught fire But for the good work of the Bessemer fire department the store would have burned to the ground. The store was occupied by MT. Coston, and the damage done was about BOO.
 At the meeting. of the Christian Work CTS of the Christian church, yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Kelley Johnson, final arrangements for the ba- gar were made. The committees made reports showing what excellent work they had done Mrs. M. c. Robinson was elected chairman of the committee for decorating.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Jones' boro Methodist church will hold a ba- gar, beginning Monday, November 13 in the vacant building on Second ave nue, next door to H. w. Sweets fur niture store. The proceeds are to oe used for the improvements made on the church.
 The nut hunt to have been given Sat urday by Miss Maud smith for the primary class of the First Baptist church has been postponed on account of rain. The date of the hunt will be announced later.
 Tomorrow afternoon al 3 o'clock the Juvenile Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet at the high school auditorium. Mrs. Charles Whittle, who has recently moved to Bessemer from Knoxville, Tenn, has been appointed manager and would be glad to meet the children tomorrow, tc plan the years work. Mrs Robert Stevenson delnghtfulls entertained the Matrons' club and q few additional friends yesterday aft Fulton, on Dartmouth avenue. O. L. Newton, commercial agent oi the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, was in the city today on bus. mess. Miss Minnie Jackson is spending the week end with Miss Kathryn Living. ston in Birmingham.
 George Ogden, who has been at the Robinson hospital for the past three weeks. was taken to his home ir Brighton yesterday.
 Miss Lula Briggs has gone to Spring vile. Ala, where she will teach this year.
 c. E. Falkner, who was operated or ! at Princes infirmary several days ago is improving. Miss Callie Wood, who has been quite i'll, is able to be up.
 MT. and Mrs. Tom Benton have named their little son Thomas William foI his father.
 Mrs. Wrigbt has as her guest Mrs | Virginia Adams of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Shanghai Excited

Shanghai. November 1O.-The massacre at Nanking has aroused public senti- ment to a. high pitch and undoubtediy added to the prestige of the revolutloh- aries, who since the first outbreak nave maintained order and avoided uhneces- sary bloodshed.
 The North China News, the leading foreign newspaper here, commenting on the massacre says,
 ..It is not whether the Manchu or the Cantonese prevail, but in point or lacs fine Cantonese predominate, as much ass it is a question of human lives ana a hideous slaughter of non-combatalts' women and children. The Christian pow CTS have not right to the name II they can witness such crimes in silence.
 The Associated Press is informed by the revolutionary leaders that their orgdni- zation each day is becoming more mo bile and that it will only be a matter of few days when every province will be separately organized and req 1y to attend a national convention to nom mate president.
 Wu Ting Fang says ample. funds Will be forthcoming and that order will be maintained f-l
 why, then," Wu Ting Fang said, don't America recognize the Chinese re- puplicans? We are the protectors of Sor- eign lives and property in China. The dynasty is helpless. We pledge to ob- serve all treaties Recognition of repno- licans as beligerents is the best meth cd of stopping the slaughter"
 < There appears to- be some foundation here for the report that the presidency has been offered Yuan Shi Kai.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11

While no official word has been re- ceived from Montgomery, it is now pretty generally understood that Governor O'Neal will soon announce the appoint ment of Captain J. V. Allen as back tax commissioner of Jefferson county. cap tain Allen has from the beginning been recognized as one of the most formid- able men under consideration and there seems to be now pretty definite opn- ion that the governor will offer him the place.
 It is believed that the appointment will give very general satisfaction in Birmins-. ham where Captain Allen is recosnzed as an exceptionally high type of citizen and man of wide acquaintance and eX- tensive experience in industrial matters,
 He is at present Secretary of the Ala bama Coal Operators association, which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
YANCEY LITERARY
 SOCIETY MEETS

The Yancey Literary society of the Central High school held its regular weekly meeting at the High School build ing yesterday. The literary exercises for the day consisted of a debate. Re solved, That the Labor Organizations Promote the Best Interests of the La boring Men' The affirmative was up- held by Mark Myatt and Robert Good ail while the negative side was ably de- tended by Armstrong, Corey and Mar yin Hickey. The debate was won by the negative side The following were elected to membership: Cary Farrow. Fred CartlSer Lowndes Morton. Curtis King. Curtis Harper, Elwyn Cobbs and Lewis Smith. After the regular routine of business and short talk by MT. Mo Glavery. the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11

today refused to receive official dis patches, declaring that he was no long, CT in charge Tungan, chief magistrate of the district, has abandoned his court and fled from the city.
 The night was one of anxiety. All the street gates were closed and cit izens remained within doors. There were repeated attempts to fire the city, but all were frustrated. Shipping is at the mercy of the pirates, who are carrying affairs with high hand.
 The American cruiser Albany returns ed to Shanghai last night.
 The British gunboat Rosario anchor-, etl in the harbor this morning. At Fod Chow, which yesterday was occupied by revolutionists, fighting continued today with heavy losses on both sides. Last night a number of Manchus, fleeing from Foo Chow, tried to burn one of the suburbs. They were caught by a. detachment of the rebels and summar- fly executed. Between sunset last night and early today 40 incendiaries were put to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Aglaia Society Meets

The Aglaia Literary, society held It's regular meeting yesterday and a very enjoyable programme was rendered on Thor, the God of Thunder" The pro- gramme was as follows: Thor, the Miss Capitola Moody. How Thor Found His Hammer" Miss Ro- berta Livingstone. The Making of the Hammer Miss Estelle Hayes. The quo tations were on Thor. Many new mem bers were welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Miss Nobody From "Starland

Next Thursday matinee and night, Miss Nobody from Starland' will be the at traction at the Jefferson theatre.
 In commenting on it's performance the New Orleans Item says in. part:
 Miss Nobody from Starland is mu- sical comedy from end to end but hung on such a flimsy pretense of continuity that it divides itself into two musical comedies and some vaudeville. It is probably the most entertaining and amusing show that has been in New Or leans since last sea ason."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
UNDERSTOOD J. V. ALLEN WILL
 BE BACK TAX COMMISSIONER

position he has occupied since the organ- ization of the association in 1908. Of course, if the appointment of back tax commissioner should be offered him he would at once resign his present posi- tion. aa.t
 Captain Allen was born in Montgomery county June 9, 1866, and is the son of Wii- liam w. Allen who was the ranking rna- ior general from Alabama In the Confed- crate army. Captain Allen was educated in the public schools at Montgomery ana removed to Sheffield in 1887 when that city was being built and became treasurer of the Sheffield Land company and the Sheffield Furniture company He was mayor of Sheffield in 1890.
 \ Coming to Birmingham in 1898 he went into the coal business as secretary of the Ivy Coal company and. later in the re- tail coal, business with the Ivy Leaf Coal company. t s=s-.+
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Deaths and Funerals
T. V. B. Boor

5 T. V. B. Boor, g. years old of No soOs Underwood avenue East Lake, died at his home yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness. He is sur vived by his widow and several adult %children. Funeral engagements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Mrs. Joseph Wieferich

Mrs. Joseph Weiferch, aged 54 years, died Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock at her late residence, S32 South Thir- teenth street She is survived by her sons, Joseph, Jr., and Frank Weiferich, sons, Joseph Jr, and Frank Wieferish. both of this city. and Mrs Mary Fatsch of Cincinnati, Ohio The deceased was member of the Ladies of Sorrow and leaves host of friends. The remains are being held at the Gaudin Under- taking company pending the making of funeral arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Famous Trio

The Pasmore Trio, Miss Mary Pasmore. vioin Miss Susanne Pasmore, piano, and Miss Dorothy Pasmore, cello, will be heard at the Jefferson theatre Sunday. November 19, at 3:30 D. m. These artists are not only famous but in chamber mu- sic they are said to be unequalled. They come under the auspices of the Brming- ham concert committee of which Olive Chalifoux Is secretary and treasurer. The Pasmores are Americans and are daugh- ters of the well known composer. They have spent much time in Europe and the Pasmores are well known and greatly esteemed in Berlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
John H. Gary

The funeral of John H, Gary, 62 years old, who died al his home in Eighteenth street near Alabama avenue, Thursday night, will take place this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the family residence MT Gary is survived by his widow and three children, w. M. Cary, J. M Gary, Jr., and Miss Minnie Gary All of the survivors reside in Birmingham. Burial will be in the Woodlawn cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
EXAMINER BROOKE
 AWAITING ORDERS

H. Y. Brooke, examiner of public ac- counts, who recently conducted the in- vestigation into the alleged disposal of the office of Jefferson county back tax commissioner, is in Birmingham. M
 When asked about the rumors that he would make other Investigations he sim ply said: '1 am here awaiting orders"
 MT. Brooke expressed the opinion that the successors to Colonel Bowman, pr. Fields and Dr. Yam would not be ap. pointed until probably the end of next week r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Second Yenire Exhausted.

! Miami, Fla, November 10.-The sec- ond venire of 50 men was exhausted today without securing the last juror necessary to fill the box for the trial of P. c. Cox. charged with the murder of little Nettie Parcel near here. Judge Bethel ordered the drawing of another special venire of IS men to be presentd to the court tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
DIR. PRESTON BLAKE
 SHOWS IMPROVEMENT

Although the day proved a fairly com fortabIe one for the patient, Dr. Davis last night could report but slight i'm provement in the condition of the Rev. Dr. Preston Blake, who is critically i'll at the Davis infirmary. The report is- sued was that the patient was little stronger, but stil in a critical condition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Geddes Hughes

tThe remains of Geddes Hughes, for tnerly of this city, who died in Den yer, Col, at 1:30 o'clock last Thurs day morning, will reach Birmingham tliis afternoon and interment will take place here. He is survived by his wife, .who was Miss Josephine. Mcknight qhIs father. W. H. Hughes, and two broth 6fs. Ernest Hughes of this city and Will Hughes of Denver. MT. Hughes had lived in Denver for the last five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Nat C. Go0dWin

Nat C. Goodwin will begin an engage ment at the Jefferson theatre next Fri day in his new comedy, 'The Captain, ' from the pens of George H. Broadhurst and Charles T. Dozey. Besides furnish ing Mir. Goodwin with one of the best dramatic roles of his career, the character of Captain Jefferson Lorimer is said to be replete with comedy of the compell- ing sort that serves to keep the audience in a condition of alternate smiles and laughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
RET|RES
 FROM OFFICE Selma Chamber of Com. merce To Elect Officers COURT ADJoURNs
 COURT
Dockett Largest Since Establishment of United States Court Several Years Ago--Crowds Visit Selma
 To Attend Circus

Selma November 10.-(Special.)- l.)-At the next regular monthly meeting of the Selma Chamber of commerce which will be held next Tuesday night there will occur the election of officers of the association for the ensuing year.
 President M. M Lehman, who has been at the head of the organization for the past year, will retire from of flee. Who will succeed him as the presiding officer of the business mems organization of Selma Is not known but good man will be selected for the position.
 During the meeting there will also be selected the board of directors of the organiza tion for the next year. Sew eral of the members of the present board of directors will be retained on the new board. Besides the annual cleo tion of officers there will come be- fore the meeting considerable business of importance and it Is expected that the meeting will be attended by q large number of the membership.
 With the meeting to be held next Tuesday night the Chamber of Com merce will close up a most fruitful year. During the year the organiza- tion has done a great amount of work looking to the future development Of the resources of the city.
 The formal adjournment of the Unit ed States court which has been in ses sion here since noon last Monday, will take place tomorrow morning. The docket of the court was cleared up to- day and Judge Harry Toulmin and the other officers of the court left this aft ernoon for their homes in Mobile. The docket of the court was the largest since the establishment of the court here several years ago. ''f
 Today was circus day in Selma and the streets were thronged with sev- eral thousand people who came to view the performance given by the first cir GUS to pitch its tents in Selma this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Marriage Licenses Issued

Licenses to marry were issued from the probate office yesterday to the fol- lowing: sr' HIasi god fs't Bennie Smith ofsPalos and Miss Lalah Youngblood
 J. c. Woody of Ensley and Mrs. An nie Webb.
 A. B. Williams of Birmingham and Miss Mary Sanford
 j. c. Darden of Birming gham and Miss Carrie Louise Black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Corey Land Company Meeting

President Robert Jemison, Jr.- Secretary A. B. Tanner, has called a meeting of Corey Land conn pany stockholders for next Wednesday, November 15.' The prime object of the is the election of board of directors to serve for the ensuing year. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
City Court

J. k. Tidwell recovered judgment yes terday in the second division of the city court against J. c. Parsons for 1893. The suit was brought for injury to property.
 C. E. Cox filed suit in the city court yesterday against the Birmingham Car ana Manufacturing company, asking for s2OOOO He alleges the loss of three toes by dropping on his foot mining car which he was lifting for the defendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
HISTORIC NANKING IS THE SCENE
 OF UNPARALLELED ATROCITIES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE I,


 edict again pathetically begs the Man chus and Chinese to sink their differ ences and live in brotherly affection.
 Rebels Want Yuan
 The Chinese newspapers say General Li Yuan Heng. leader of the reyolutionists, has made a counter proposition to Yuan Shi Kai to join the rebels and assume the presidency of the re- public pending the assembling of par lianent Q.f
 The attitude of the foreign legations Eere is much commented upon. The Ger mans are conspicuously prominent and should the Manchus be victorious, it IS believed their activities will be Of great benefit.
 They are now harboring ex-War Min ister Yin Tchang, who recently was de- posed as commander Of the imperial troops, an dPrince Tsa Tao, a brother of Prince Chun, the regent.
 The Japanese legation, probably owing to former criticism, is maintaining most exemplary attitude. It is not harporins even Ma Tung, vice president of the privy council, who is a long standing friend of the Japanese. A member, of the American legation has been asked to receive a quantity of uncoined silver, tho owner of it distrusting even the lor' eign banks here
 The diplomatic body has coiisiusi su Closing the legation quarter 10 oruina's v y Chinese and Manehu refugees, put 's now being suggested that refuge m ,'ae streets of the quarter should be grant ed to any hunted persons who are une ne armed While it is believed in case ot a massacre being attempted the legation guards would be sent through the ci'y .o stop it, certain foreigners are ol tue opinion that the quarter should be thrown open and thereby make 1mpossipic 'iie shedding of innocent blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Nick Monogode

Nick Monogode, 20 years old, died at local infirmary yesterday. The re- mains are being held a. Gaudin Under sltaking company's establish ment until Funeral arrangements are made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
The Holy Name Society

The Holy Name society of St. Paul'x parish will attend mass tomorrow at 7:sO o'clock and will receive com munion iii body.fT members wfl assemble at St. Paui's hall at 7:15 a. m. sharp. President F.. E. Dupray urges a full and prompt attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Circuit Court

In the circuit court Richard Hedge sued the Birmingham Coal and Iron company for $2Oo0 alleging that while he was at work in defendants mine at Songe a rock fell upon him and broke his right leg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
Amoy RuIer]less

Annoy, China, November 10-This city is without a ruler today. Taoti Chang has laid down the reins of gov ernment and none of his subordinates appear willing to take them up. Chang
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11

For appropriate floral offerings. phore n. See Goddens Seed & Flower Store 16fo First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-11
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LICE LoY. Undertaken. Phones 7d9.

JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phones 1902
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edict again pathetically begs the Man chus and. Chinese to sink tnelr oiiler enoes and live in brotherly affection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
Dit PLAYERS Look for Walter Johnson to Have His Best Season
TRAVIS IS FIRST IN
P|NEHURST GOLF.
Amateur Champion Wins Quail
ification Gold Medal; FoWnes
Second and Evans Third.

pinch URST. n. c.. March 30.-With
Walter ]. Travis of Garden City. anna
teur champion: William c. Fownes. jr.,
and Western Champion Charles Evans,
ir.. finishing in one, two, three order IN
yesterdays thirty-six-hole qualification
round of the eleventh annual united north
and south golf championship. the event
was given a national aspect.
Travis card of $40 won the qualification
sold medal, with Fownes second in loo
and Evans one stroke farther away in
l5t;. Next in line was Allan Lard of
Chevy Chase. twice the champion, who
scored 1914. The balance of the field was
punched in numerous ties between 113
and a quadrup!e tie, which marked the
limit Of admission to the first division.
Both the No. l and No . courses were
brought into use, the contestants playing
one round on each.
The scores by totals in the first Of the
six divisions which qualified follow:
Championship of first division. Walter j.
Travis. Garden City, 81, 1G-149.
W. c. Fownes, jr., Oaku1ont. 90. 79-155
Charles Evans. jr., Edgewater. Is. sl-lbs.
Allan Lard Chevy S Snase; 70. so s,cs
l.. d. Pierce. Braeburn. 10. 91a170:
j. X Kennedy, Mahoning, IS. Ss-lI0
r. II. Gallney. Wilmington. IS. S2-11O
}. f. Smith, Wilmington. -. S6-1I.
Robert Hunter. Brdeturn. 81 Sill.
+. :. Robeson OakhiIl. Sc. SG-1l2.
W. r. Simons. Garden CITY. 81. So-lI2.
w. d F. r tcuesd spaw srHes'' Is Sta
II. e. FOwnes. OakmOnt, 81. SITE.
II. {. Fownes won quadruple ties in play-oh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-30
hem to make a special effort to at

them to make a special effort to at
tend.
The members Of the congregation Of
the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal
Church have adopted resolution and
forwarded it to the annual conference
of that body now being held in Wash
ington. asking the return of the pres
ent pastor. Rev. Samuel W. Graffiin, TO
preside at this church.
The members Of the Congress Heights
Pleasure Club will meet this evening
at the residence of James NJ. McCauley.
its president, when plans will be made
for the rendition of another drama tic
entertainment I'm the near future. This
club has already produced two dramas
AS the guest Of a. E. Randle. Senator
Gallinger and a party Of friends Wis.
tied Randle Highlands Tuesday and
went over the contemplated improve.
ments in that suburb. Work on the
large mains to supply water to Con-
gress Heights, which are being brought
across the Pennsylvania avenue bridge.
attracted special attention.