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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
HOWARD WINS
 OVER AUBURN Large Crowd Hears Orators of Rival Colleges Debate
 About the Trusts

Howard college took off the honors last night in a debate with Auburn, and the triumph was made doubly sweet for the Baptist boys especially since it afforded them chance to set- tie an old score with the Auburnites by whom they defeated in football last fall.
 The debate last night drew a large crowd, many of whom went from Bir- mingham to hear the different sides of the question, Resolved. That the Trusts Are a Disadvantage to Society,"" as represented by Howard and Auburn. The affirmative side of the subject was ably and eloquently presented by the boys of the Birmingham institution, but their aguments were replied to with equal force and animation by the rep resentatives from the Polytechnic in- stitute. The negative side of the ques- tfon was evidently the wrong side and the defeat of the Auburn boys Is due more to this fact than to their lack of ability at handling their side of an argument.
 The Howard debaters were J. M Rogers and J. c. Pinson, and the speak CTS for Auburn were s. R. Cruse and M. M. Carwell. Each of the speakers ac- quilted himself with credit and the af- fair was enjoyed by all who had tho privilege of being presnt. The judges for the occasion were Judges R. B. Kelly, c. W. Ferguson and John c. Car michael ". D. Hall of Auburn pre- sided at the meeting and the music for the occasion was furnished by the boys from the Industrial school, who received much applause for their selec- tionS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
MANY WANT ID
 G0 AFTER TAFT President Will Be Invited to Attend Good Roads
 Congress

As soon as it became generally known that local delegation representing the fourth National Good Roads congress which meets on May 23-26, is to De ap- nointed to extend a personal invitation to
 President Taft to be present on that oc- casion a large number of the proml- nent citizens of Birmingham immediate ly volunteered their services.
 While this commission will go primarily
 to Washington to invite the President, they vii, also urge the attendance al
 the good roads congress of Ambassador
 James Bryce and other foreign represen- tatiyes. The local committee will arrange
 to have President Taft in Birmingham if possible, on one of the days when the musical festival and the good roads coh- sress will be in full swing at the same tre using this as a drawing card for tremendous crowd.
 The business interests of the city are be- ginning to take cognizance of the ap-
 preaching gathering, and many or the
 merchants have already sent out invita- lions to their friends and customers 10 attend the congress, and have scattered literature about Birmingham. Other pus- mess interests are seizing the opportunity
 for having a large crowd in the city at the same time.
 The executive committee of the advisory
 board is busily engaged with number
 of details in regard to the congress, ana
 among these matters of lesser ma
 ture. the kind of badge that is to be used
 by the delegates is being looked a1ter py
 R. F. Moore, who is chairman or the
 badge commmittee.
 T. c. wilson, secretary of the Missouri
 state board of agriculture. has written
 Secretary J. A. Rountree that he Will at
 tend the congress, and that Missouri VIII
 be well represented by large deiesatloh' MT. Wilson will speak on the subject or public roads of that state.
 Hon. Ava P. Clayton, mayor or St'
 Joseph. Mo, has notified Mayor Exum that he will be delighted to attend the
 congress and participate. He also adds
 that he will name a number of delegates to represent that city along with him self. The Gulliford County (North Carolina) Good Roads association, which ranks as one of the largest and most representa- tive organizations in the "Old North State" has selected the following dele gates to attend the National Good Roads congress-: Messrs J. Van Lindley, $. l.. Trodeon and J. T. Fain. The association also instructed their delegates to bring photographs of sections of the Guillirord county roads and data relating 10 road
 building. The photographs will be dis
 played during the convention in Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
NOON DAY SERVICES FOR
 MEN EVERY DAY NEXT WEEK


 be unusually successful and that the attendance will be large.
 The first speaker at the Monday meeting will be the Right Rev. c. K. Nelson, bishop of Atlanta. on Tues day the Rev. W. P. Witsell of Me ridian Miss, will deliver an address while on Wednesday the Very Rev. Craig Morris, dean of St. Paul's cathe- dral, Memphis. will be the speaker.
 Thursday the Rev Walter B. Capers, president of Columbia institute, Co., lumbia, Tenn, will speak and on Fri day the Rev. J. J Lanier. rector Of Grace church, Woodlawn. will be heard. The weeks series will close with the Saturday noon service a which time the Rev Dr. w. E. Evans. rector of the Church of the Advent, will be the speaker.
 The attachments of this list of men in church work are a guarantee that the series will be of unusual interest and that 1t will afford an exceptional opportunity for the quickening of in- terest in religious matters and especial- ly to the significance of holy week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
WADUCT SEEMS NOW A CERTAINTY Bill Passes House and City and Railroads Are
 Much Pleased

There will soon be erected a viaduct over the dangerous grade crossing on First avenue from every indication. The viaduct measure, as the law is familiarity known, passed the house yesterday overwh elmingly after going through the senate in fine shape.
 The governor is to approve or dis approve the measure and then it is a law or dead for good. It is very probable that 1t will be approved.
 The measure that passed the law makers confers upon the City Council or commission the right to close cer- tain streets perpetually provided the viaduct Is constructed. There is now in existence an agreement between the by the railroads are to build the via duct at the same time lending to the city of Birmingham sufficient money to take care of the municipal Share.
 The death trap conditions on First avenue where the viaduct is to be con structed have been dwelt upon for sev- eral years. One of the most horrifying accidents ever occurring In Birmingham took place there one morning when a street car with passengers collided with a freight engine, killing several and ma inning others. That started the pub lie sentiment which crystalized into an uncompromising demand for the safety precaution.
 Work will no doubt start at once as the corporate interests are really anx ious to abate the danger.
 The passage of the bill after such in dications that 1t would be killed Is cause for much satisfaction among the city officials and the railroad men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
]. LEE LONG |SA.
 VISITOR HERE
President of State Tax Com mission Will Not Discuss
 Misunderstanding

J. Lee Long, president of the state tax commission. former member of the leg islature and one of the most unique char- acters in Alabama politics, spent yes- terday in Birmingham with his friends.
 Mr. Long, who managed the O'Neal campaign, now enjoys the distinction of being, according to humor, lat outs' with the state administration. Though he is an appointee of Governor O'Neal, rumors have been flying thick and fast of late, and the fact that the governor placed in the tax commission bill the provision that he could remove com missioner at any time. has led many to believe that 1t was aimed especially at Mir Long.
 The Butler county statesman refused yesterday to discuss any phase of the subject. 'I am not talking" was all he would say. It Is known, however, that all is not pleasant in official circles, and developments are expected at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
COMMITTEE IS
 ACHIEVING GREAT SUCCESS

You don't have to be invited to jcin the Chamber of Commerce." said J. M. P. Otis to a man seeking to become identified with the organization yester- day. This fact has been emphasized by the membership committee during the first two days of their campaign for 800 additional members, and as a result they have received a number of applications from men who did not wait to be begged.
 The committee of which B. B. Burton is chairman renewed their activities yes terday morning at 10 o'clock, starting with the BorwnMarx building, and at the end of two hours had almost doubled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
ST. MARY'S HOLY
 WEEK SERVICES
Special Opportunity Given for Devotions Every Day
 Next Week

Services at St. Mary son Highlands Episcopal church during holy week have been announced by the rector. the Rev. W. N. Claybrook. Beginning with tomor- row, Palm Sunday, holy communion will be celebrated at 7:30 o'clock. There will be morning prayer and sermon at Il o'clock with music especially appropriate to Palm Sunday. Evening prayer and sermon will be at o'clock.
 The weekday services beginning Mon day will afford unusual opportunity for devotions. Holy communion will be cele- brated every morning at 7:So o'clock and there will be evening prayer and sermon every evening at clock except Satur- day.
 On Saturday the Easter eve service will begin at o'clock.
 Special features of the week will be the Maundy Thursday evening service and the three-hour devotions on Good Friday On Maundy Thursday evening will occur what is called the "darkened service" The church will be entirely dark except for the glow from the lights on the cross and this is one of the most beau tiful and most impressive services of the week.
 On Good Friday from 12 until o'clock will be the three-hour meditation service. This is not a regular liturgical service but is devoted to meditation, hymns. scripture readings and short talks on the seven words spoken by Christ on the cross.
 On Saturday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30 clock infants will be received for bap tism at St. Marys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
MRS. E. M. HUBERT DIES
Passes Away at Home of Daughter,
 Mrs. T. o. Smith

q Mrs. F. M Hubbert. most estimable lady. the mother of Mrs T. O. Smith of Graymont Heights, died at the res idence of Col. T. O. Smith yesterday at 2 o'clock. Her strength had been declining for several months and though loving relatives and friends ministered to her comfort constantly they could not stay the steps of death. She passed away as quietly as one falling into a calm slumber, with her dear ones at her bedside.
 Mrs Hubbert. who was formerly Miss Melissa Polk, was born in Georgetown, Ky, on July 21. 1929. When 25 years old she was united in marriage with MT. Edward Mortimer Hubbert of Orange county, New York, who sub sequently settled in New Albany, Ind. Here the greater part of Mrs. Hub bert's life was spent and here were born and reared five children. In 1897 MT. Hubbert died Three years ago Mrs. Hubbert's health began to decline and she yielded to loving persuasions and came to her daughters home in Bir- mingham.
 Mrs. Hubbert was a devoted mem Der of the Presbyterian church and was active in all good works in the days of her health. She taught the infant class of her church Sunday SCiool lOl % ycdiSs thuS stamping lnd strength and beauty of her personal character upon the children of two generations.
 During her short life In Birming- ham she made many friends by her gentle dignity, her sympathetic piety and her quiet sense of refined humor. Mrs. Hubbert is survived by four chil- dren: MT. c. H. Hubbert of New York, Mrs. T. O. Smith of Birmingham, M-. Marc Hubbert of Tacoma. Wash. Miss Ella Hubbert of Birmingham. MT. J. E. Hubbert. one of the sons, died iu Chicago last February.
 The funeral services will be con- ducted this afternoon by Dr. w E. Evans at 4:30 o'clock at the home of Col. T. O. Smith, and the remains will be sent to Louisville. Ky. by Shaw & Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS
Matinee at Bijou Today

One of the best matinee attractions of the season is "The Wolff at the Bijou this week and it promises to at tract a large audience of women and children this afternoon at the Saturday matinee. The play Is being produced in a manner far above that ordinarily seen at popular prices and in the com pany are several actors of exceptional ability. The engagement ends with the matinee this afternoon and the per formance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
LAND DEPARTMENT
 AT COLUMBUS

Announcement was made yesterday by the Southern and the Mobile and Ohio railroads that an office of their land and industrial department will be opened in Columbus, Miss, on April 15, in charge of F. E. Resler, who will be promoted from position in the Western Agency at St. Louis.
 The Columbus agency will have juris- diction along the Southern railway in the vicinity of Birmingham and in Mississip- pi and the Mobile and Ohio railroad, ex- erting it's efforts toward the further agri- cultural and industrial development of the territory traversed by these lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08

The establishment in Birmingham of the southern headquarters of the Indian Refining company is to be a fact within a short time It is stated that an office organization of 40 or 50 employees will be maintained in the city A large space will be secured in few days in a prom inent office building. IL is stated by local friends of the new plant that the present equipment will be largely added to and Birmingham made a distributing point not only for this immediate terri tory but the entire south
 After May 1 there will be only three
 large distributing agencies. They will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
RECORD OF DAY IN
 THE COUNTY COURTS

A verdict for $42 was awarded yester- day in the case of Jack Fesram against the Warrior-Pratt Coal company, in the circuit court.
 Suit for 5000 damages was filed by Pie tro Dicarlo against the Birmingham, Coal and Iron company for alleged per sonal injuries received while in the ern- ploy of the company.
 Lizzie Hightower, alias James, filed suit in the city court for s19ss damages against Swift & Go. for alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the com pany.
 Frank vicary filed suit for $1999 danl- ages against the Southern Railway com pany for alleged injuries to his wife, Florence Weary, who was hurt while at tempting to board a train at Brookside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08

Representative Walker Percy is now in Hot Springs, Va. Information to this eff feet was received in Birmingham yester- day and communicated to a few friends of the popular Birmingham lawyer, who was seriously i'll when he left here last Sunday. He is much improved in health, according to local information,
 MT. Percy consulted physicians in Balti- more and they assured him and his friends that rest was all that was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
FUNERAL OF
 TEETER SUNDAY

The funeral services over the body of Cant. Victor S. Teeter who was shot Thursday night by G. c. Robinson, will be held Sunday afternoon at o'clock from the First Christian church. The pastor, Rev. A. R. Moore, will officiate. Members of the fire department will act as pallbearers. Interment will be in the Oak Hill cemetery.
 The body of Captain Teeter was re- moved to his home, 1904 Third avenue, yesterday afternoon.
 G. c. Robinson. the slayer of Captain Teeter, was carried to the county jail yesterday morning on warrant sworn out by Chief Deputy D. F. Sugg, charg- ing murder in the first degree. Coroner Brasher states that he will make no further investigation into the killing as Robinson admits that he did 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
INDIAN REFINING COMPANY
 WILL ESTABLISH HERE SOON

Birmingham, New York and Chicago The latter will take care of the west and portion of the north, New York twill care for the east and New England, while Birmingham will supply the southern states and a part )f the middle western commonwealths.
 The Indian company is enc of the prin- cipal and most dreaded competitors of the Standard Oil company. Their locat- ing here may cause more prominent recognition of Birmingham by the Stan dard The announcement that this large organization would come here was made several weeks before the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08

the work of the preceding day. They an ticipate an equal achievement today and if a like increase is made each succeed ing day the committee say they will have to make an order for more application blanks. The result of the campaign will be made public at later date.
 An associate committee was appointed yesterday to work the North Birming ham territory, and T. H. Friel was made chairman. Another will be appointed to canvas for new members at Ensley and likewise at Pratt City. These commit tees are expected to bring in good num- Der of applicants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more weer involved, have been filed in the office of the probate court
 $50 00o-American Trust and Savings bank to the Interstate Fire Insurance company, part of lot 5. block 10S survey of Birmingham. Said lot is located on First avenue. between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, being the property upon which is situated the building for merly occupied by the Berney National bank.
 s14co-Mrs. M. F. Jones ct al., to W. NJ. Hale, the south half of the southwest quarter of section IA. township 19, range west.
 s25O0-M. NJ. Ullman to Mrs Louise M. Wray. part of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section F, town ship 16 range west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
LIST OF DISTINGUISHED SPEAK FRS ANNOUNCED FOR MEET INGS TO BE HELD AT CHURCH OF THE ADVENT

Plans have been completed for the noon day meetings which will be held at the Church of the Advent every day during holy week beginning Monday
 The meetings are primarily for bus mess men and will continue exactly 25 minutes, beginning at 12:05 o'clock and ending at 12;30. A different speaker will deliver a short address each day and the list includes some of the most distinguished men in the church. The meetings will be under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and they are sponsored and aided by all of the Episcopal churches of the city. It Is expected that the meetings will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
NEGRO DRIVER OF
 WAGON IS HURT

A wagon of the Blue Ribbon shoe shop was struck by an inbound South Ensley car on Third avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets yes terday afternoon at o'clock. Andrew Slaton, the negro driver. was badly in iured. He suffered a bad scalp wound and body bruises The wagon was badly damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
PASTOR RETIRES
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, Col
 ored, Passes Resolutions

The members and friends of the Six teenth Street Baptist church recently ten dered their retiring pastor, Rev. c. l.. Fisher, reception. An interesting pro- gramrne was executed, the chief features of which consisted of words of comment dation of Rev. Fishers life and labors in Birmingham
 Resolutions were adopted by the congre- gation on a rising vote. Many friends brought the retiring pastor useful and valuable gifts in token of their apprecia don of his efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
PERCY AT HOT SPRINGS, VA.

needed 10 secure for MT. Percy a com rlete recovery.
 Advice was given that Hot Springs, Va, afforded the quietude and restfulness needed and to that place MT. Percy went at once.
 United States Senator LeRoy Percy, who was here and accompanied his brother east. is yet with him. He will go to Washington, it is expected, within a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
First Methodist Church

It is expected that some one of the prominent visitors attending the educa- tional conference at Montgomery will stop over and fill the First Methodist pulpit Sunday morning. The pastor, Rev. l.. c. Branscomb, will continue at the evening service the series of sermons on the Lords Prayer, subject, Lead Us Not Into Temtpatiop." The Double quartet will sing both morning and evening. Sum- day school meets at 9:30 a. m., Epworth league. GAS D. m. The public is cordially invited to worship with the First Method fist congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
ALLEGED ABETTOR
 IN MURDER OF MRS. i SWAIN ARRESTED

]. W. Swain was arrested in Bristol, Fla. Thursday night and brought to Bir- mingham yesterday morning on a war rant charging complicity in the murder of his wife, Mrs. Fannie Swain. It is charged by Coroner Brasher that Swain was an accomplice in an unlawful opera tion that caused the death of Mrs. Swain.
 Swain claims that he is not guilty and that he knew nothing of the operation until after it had been performed.
 Mrs. James Trent is in the county jail on a charge of murder in connection with the same case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Next Week-"Brewster's Millions

Farce comedy, one of the richest that was ever staged, and yet true to tho modern ideals of life, is to be the next amusement at the Bijou. Brewster s Millions" is a farce comedy with 4 laugh every minute and plenty of plot to make 1t interesting Monte Brewster tries to spend $1.0o0,000 in 8 year and barely succeeds. The company which will be seen at the Bijou is an ex cellent one in every way and the pro duction is elaborate and complete. Tick cts are on sale and the advance de- mand is good. Judging from the de- mand the Bijou will have the largest Monday night audience in several weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
VICE PRESIDENT OF
 SOUTHERN COMING

For the purpose of inspecting the local conditions, E. H. Coapman, vice president and general manager of the Southern Railway company, will be in Birmingham today. He will be accompanied by sev eral officials. They will look over affairs here, and then proceed to Mobile, where the extreme southern terminus will be looked over.
 short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Deaths and Funerals
Catherine Marie Deerr

Catherine Marie Desrr. the 1s- months old daughter of MT and Mrs. J. L. Deerr, died yesterday morning at the family residnce. The body will be sent to Cullman today by Shaw & Son and the interment will take place there this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were Issued from the office of the probate court Friday: Miss Lena Jones'
 c. A. Nail of Birmingham to Miss Ethel P. Bolts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
SeabOardOn Time Line, Birmingham andAdantS Special

Schedule quickened. service improved. New, electric lighted, steel observation and drawing room sleepers, dining cars serving all meals. Service a la carte. Leave Birmingham s:3o a. m. the Atlanta and New York train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
German Lutheran Services

Sunday school at 9:3O a. m. Morning sermon in German at 1O:SO a. m. and evening sermon in English at 7S0 p. m. The pastor, Rev. H. Reuter-. will of- Aciato.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
SHAW. Tn. Undertaken. Phones .
GREEN Undertaking Go. Phones loo1
LICE LoY. undertaker. Phones 7A

FOR appropriate floral offerings, phone l See Godden's Seed < Flower Store. So1s lst avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Birmingham and
 Atlanta Special

Leaves Birmingham s:30 a. m. via SEA- BOARD. the all steel train to Washing Ion and New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08

Ask for "Edelweiss" Beer. Made by the Schoenhcfen Brew Co.,, Chicago, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-08
Many Applications

The commissioners are daily receiv- ing applications for positions. As many as six persons ask ed for one job yes- terday No attention will be given ap- plications at this time, 1t is stated.