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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
TARIFF COMMISSION
 UNDER DISCUSSION

Washington, January 11.-Senator Lodge a dinner rendered tonight to the Ma tional Tarff Commission assembly by the New England delegation, explained that the publicity clauses of the "Longworth bill' for a permanent tariff commission which he subsequently, had introduced in the Senate. were designed to get all the facts necessary for a consideration of in- dustrial costs and at the same time guard the interests furnishing those facts.
 Senator Lodge was introduced by Cur tis A. Guild, Jr., former governor of Massachusetts. who presided as ''the next senator from Massachusetts"
 MT. Guild prefaced his introduction of Senator Lodge with plea for the ex- act truth" in the facts of tariff legisla- tion, declaring that a tariff commission would show the way to the reduction of duties or the raising of duties or even the policy of leaving some duties alone. He criticised reconsideration of the tariff schedule by schedule as unnecessary, suggesting that subject by subject" be substituted. He stirred the gathering to enthusiasm when he asserted that the principle of tariff commission should be as advantageous to one portion of the country as to another, and that New Eng land did not wish any special favors.
 Senator Lodge commented on the strength of popular opinion behind the tariff commission movement.
 'If the work of the tariff commission is to be of any value," he said, ''it must have the opportunity to get as nearly as possible the real industrial costs. Those can be obtained through general reports to Congress, but the commission must have the right to send for persons and manufacturers and get actual conditions.
 "The clauses in the Longworth bill. think, covering those points, are as fair as they can be made. Power is given to ask information. The commissioners would have the right to lay before Con- gress the names of those refusing infor- nation, but the commission would have to furnish them to any one else. It would not be getting all information and at the same time guarding it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
ELKINS ESTATE PAYS
 BIG INHERITANCE TAX

Wheeling, W. va.,, January 1.-The estate of the late Stephen B. Dlkins Is expected to pay into the state treasury nearly $500, 900 as inheritance tax. Upon the estate of $20. .0OO00 as the amount of the estate with $s6.000.000 exemp- ton under the widow and orphans clause of the state law, there remains $19,91 1000 subject to taxation.
 On the first $25,000 the tax would amount to $c50: on the next S26,000, $375; on the next $50,000. 5000; on the next s40O,000, $1O,O00; on the remain ing S19.415,00o. $5s2,450, or grand total of $584,075.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Hacken.chmlAt Loses Match

Knoxville. Tenn., January 1l.-Gecrse Hack enschmidt. the Russian. lost his handicap match tonight with Albert Mandin. the Italian wrestler. Hack enschmidt agreed to throw Mandin three times within one hour, one i've minute intermission counting against Hackenschmidt's time. The Russian won the first fall in slh and the sec ond in 19k minutes. In the nine min utes left him for the third fall Hack enschmidt failed to throw Mandin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
1.-THE RESOUCES OF PRAYER"
 DIR. EAVES' TOPIC FOR TODAY

"The Enormous Resources of Prayer" will be the topic treated at the daily noon prayer meeting today by Dr. George Eaves, who is conducting the services this week.
 The services have been continued daily with rare success since Monday. when the first meeting was held. The attendance has been excellent and the ministers who are members of the Birmingham Pastors union are delighted. The majority of the pastors are attending the services every day and all are more than ever of the opinion that the plan is a good one.
 q believe the daily services will be pro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
LOCAL MILITARY BOYS TO
 ATTEND INAUGURATION

The local military companies have been invited to Montgomery to participate in the inaugural parade of Gov. Emmet O'Neal, which will take place on Mon- day, January 16, at the capital city.
 The troops will leave Birmingham on a special train at 6 o'clock Monday morn- ing and return from Montgomery the came day at midnight, so as to give the boys an opportunity to attend the gover- nor's ball. The troops will go in light marching order each company having a special coach. The occasion will be one of much pleasure for the boys, who will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Ne.xa of AIhertyiIle

Albertville, January u.-(Special) )-Cir- Acuit court Is in session here and many prominent lawyers from this and adjoin- ing counties are here in attendance. Judge w. w. Haralson of Fort Payne is pre- siding:
 Cotton is still being brought to mar ket, nearly hundred bales being brought in today. A good deal of the staple has not been ginned yet and the gins are kept busy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
PRISONER RETURNS
 AFTER ESCAPING

Wetumpka. January 11.--Can Pate, a white life-term convict who made his escape from prison here and braved the perils of the falls and rapids in Coosa river in December. returned to prison today ana took up the burdens of a convict's life He explained that he had been home to see his old moth- CT, 80 years of age, and having com pleted his visit was ready for the old grind. He had great difficulty getting away and in shooting the rapids in a frail boat came near losing his life. Ten miles below here he abandoned his boat and made his way home on foot. .-ff-st' s'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12

ductive of the greatest good in the com munty," said DT. Preston Blake, pastor of the Southside Baptist church, yester- day. ''The laymen are responding readily to the call for cooperation made by the pastors who have started the movement of evangeizing the city. and for one am most gratifed."
 Men with business of a pressing nature are assured that each of the services Yill be of only 30 minutes duration, begin ming at the stroke of noon and closing at 12:3O. The heating and lighting facilities of the armory in the city hall where the meetings are held, are ideal, and com fortable seats add to the general conven- fence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Abbott Held For KflliuU

Coroner Brasher investigated the death of Clyde Mehaffey, who was shot and killed by R. H. Abbott at Twenty-third street and Avenue A Monday night. yes- terday afternoon. The jury found Abbott guilty of manslaughter in the second de- gree and Coroner Brasher fixed his bond at $500, which he made. A few minutes later, however. he was rearrested on a warrant from the criminal court. charg- Ing murder in the first degree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12

have the opportunity to attend the in auguration ceremonies as well as to spend the day in Montgomery. Under the ar rangements the troops will be absent only one day, as they will arrive in Birming- ham early Tuesday morning.
 The commanders of each organization are drilling the boys nightly and expect to make fine showing on Monday.
 The military bodies who will attend the inauguration are Battery D, First Feld artillery, Captain Terrence; Company G. infantry, Capt. Ike Cole; Company B, in fantry. Capt Nell Smith; Company A. in fantry, Woodlawn; South Highland Rifles, Captain Carlisle; Troop D, First cavalry, Capt. c. H. Mandy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Bodeker VIII Discus. HI. niIl

Chief Bodeker will assemble as many of his men as possible this morning and will talk to them about the merits of his bill which will be introduced at thD pres ent legislature placing the police depart ment on a civil service basis. He will also go into the bill which provides for the pensioning of officers who have been on the force 9 years and those that have been permanently injured while in the discharge of their duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Cave-In Causes Trouble

The tunnel at Vigo on the Seaboard Air Line. which caved in Tuesday afternoon. Is impossible at this time and trains are being detoured from Piedmont to Atlanta ever the Southern railway tracks by tho Seaboard. The cave-in will probably call for several days work and a large ex- penditure of money before the tunnel is repaired and ready for train operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND cWIlp.

[ MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of TKETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DJARRHOsA. It is ab- solutely harmless. Bc sure and ask for "Mrs. Wiuslow's Soothing Syrup" and tAise no other biud. Twenty-Five cents . bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
HENRY CRENSHAW IS
 DEAD AT MANNINGHAM

Montgomery. January 11.-A special from Greenville says: Henry Crenshaw. . member of the present legislature from Butler county. died this afternoon at Manningham, IA miles from here. after . brief illness. He was a very wealthH
 man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Pratt City News

The Enoch lodge No. 54. Knights of Pythias, held most interesting meet ing at their castle hall last night. The occasion was the installation of of ficers for the ensuing term. The lodge was honored by q visit from the grand chancellor, F. w. Love of Wetumpka, and Grand Keeper of Records and Seal J. M Donnelly of Montgomery. The officers were installed by the grand chancellor, assisted by prominent mem bers of the order from Birmingham, among whom were Or. Byron Dozier and Graham Perdue. After the install lation ceremonies refreshments were served and a social session enjoyed Speeches were made by the distin- guished visitors and other members of the order. The occasion was one of much pleasure. The lodge made an excellent record last year and is in a fine financial condition. It's memb rship was increased and everything points to a prosperous and progressive term for the new officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Mrs. Margaret Gray Spraggins
 Mrs. Margaret Gray Spraggins. aged s3 years. died at Hendersonville, N. O, Wednesday at noon after long ill., ness. The remains will be brought to Birmingham and the funeral services will be held from the chapel of the Green Undertaking company this morL. |. ing at 10:30 o'clock. The interment will be- at Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Janes Busler

James Busler. aged 13 months. son of MT. and Mrs. A. Busler, died Tues day night at 11:50. o'clock at the resi- dence of .his parents. 38o3 Fifth ave. nue, north. The remains were sent for burial to Garden City yesterday at noon by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
At the BitOu

One of the cleanest, most whole some stories of New England rural life that has been seen at the Bijou in several years is there this week In "A Ministers Sweetheart" Coming to the Bijou next week will be "The Ro- sary," the great drama which is now playing to capacity audiences in Bos- ton after long runs in Chicago and New York. The play Is founded on the emblem of purity. An excellent company will produce 1t here and it will be one of the theatrical treats of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Orpha Dinnpain

Orpha Dinnpain. the 1-months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. B. w. >Dinn- pain. died yesterday afternoon at 3:3o o'clock at the family residence. Sos Forty sixth street. Woodlawn. The body will be sent to Argo this morning for in- terment by the Woodin Undertaking company.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Charred With Rurwl.ry

E. M. Auden was arrested last night by Detectives Burge. Cole and ZeigIer on charge of burglary and grand lar- ceny. It is charged that the man was implicated in some of the numerous bur glaries that have been reported to the police department recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Held For Highway Robbery

Will Shaw, a negro man. was arrested last night by Detectives Burge and Cole on charge of highway robbery. It is charged that the negro held up John Coombs on the Southside few nights ago and relieved him of about $70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
"yyhite Man,. Hoper Get. Bu.x

Barlettsvilie. Okla. January 1.-Carl Morris of Sapulpa, heralded as ''the white mans hope" tonight made short work of Spike" Kennedy of Kansas City in a scheduled 15-round bout. by knocking him out in the second round. Kennedy was aoored four times. '-----4-a- !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Paul Gilmore

Mir. Paul Gilmore appears here next Monday night at the Shubert theatrs in Clyde Fitch's latest comedy, "The Rachel under the direction of the Shuberts. MT. Fitch has done many unique things, but his latest contribu- ton to the stage is declared to be one of the neatest, daintiest works he has yet accomplished. "The Bachelor" had considerable vogue in New York during it's run last spring at the Max inc Elliott theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Dance at City Hall

The Pratt City division of the Bir- mingham fire department will give a dance at the city hall, Pratt City. Jan uary IS. The proceeds will be applied to beautifying the sleeping quarters of the fire department at this place. Many tickets have been sold and a good time is promised to all who attend. The music will be furnished by Henry Mo ran's orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Two Candidates Discussed

Albany, January 11.-Edward M. Shep- ard and William F. Sheehan were the United States senatorial candidates about whom discussion centered tonight among the democratic leaders. Charles F. Mur- phy, the Tammany leader, declared that the New York county organization is op- posed to MT. Shepard, but on the heels of his statement came the letter made public in New York by Mayor Gaynor. indorsing MT. Shepard in the heartiest terms.
 in MT. Sheehan's behalf. although he was here and attended a conference held to- night by Mir. Murphy and several others.
 When report that the elimination of Mir. Shepard Tammany Hall candi- date left MT. Sheehan the favorite in that quarter was submitted to MT. Murphy, he refused to commit himself in favor of MT. Sheehan or any one else. Sheehan would say nothing for publication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Harv.rd,. Captai. Elected

Cambridge, Mass. January 11.-Rob- ert T. Fisher of Newton Centre, Mass. an all-American guard of 1910. was unanimously elected tonight as cap tain of Harvard football team for next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Class Elects Officers

The Porthean class of the Methodist Episcopal. oh drch of Pratt City held a business session at the home of Miss Emma Miller on Third avenue last night and the following officers were elected;
 J. F. Headley, teacher; John Rut- ledge, president Miss Janette Walker, secretary; F. F. Whitfield, treasurer. The work for the incoming year was discussed. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of their former teacher, Stephen Strick- land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
M, SHEPARD
 STRONGLY OPPOSED
Tammany Hall and Murphy
 Are Against New Yorker
1NDoRsED BY GAYNoR
Mayor Writes Letter To Buffalo Legis. latOr Telling Him His Opinion of Shepard and the Latter's
 Qualifications

New York, January 1.-Two facts in
 the United States senatorship fight in
 this state cropped out in New York to-
 day. Tammany Hall and Charles F. Mur-
 phy were opposed to Edward M Shepard
 of Brooklyn as successor to Chauncey
 M. Depew and Mayor Gaynor urges his
 selection.
 MT. Murphy spoke for Tammany and
 himself just before departing for All
 bany this afternoon. The mayor recorded
 his indorsernent of Mr. Shepard in a let
 ter made public tonight. It is addressed
 to State Senator Frank M Loomis of Buff
 falo and says:
 TT regret that I was not at the city hall when you called to see me. I can
 only say tbat I am heartily in favor of
 the election of Edward M. Shepard as
 senator. He stands for everything that
 IS best in politics; his election would bring great credit on the state of New York. During generation the state of New oYrk has been represented in the
 United States Senate by men who were
 mere lobbyists from their youth up, or
 corruptionists in politics. We now have the opportunity to set our face against II. Will we do 1t? There never was a plainer case and if it be evaded the bad
 effect thereof will long survive" The letter was given out at the mayors s office without comment, and in Brooklyn MT. Shepard declined to comment either on the mayors indorsement or Murphy S opposition
 The characteristically brief interview With the Tammany leader was obtained at the Grand Central station. By his side
 at the time stood John H. McCooey, Pa trick McCarren's successor as the demo- cratic leader of Brooklyn, who yesterday i issued statement strongly supporting Shepard. Today he repeated his indorse-
 ment directly after the Murphy interview What will be the attitude of the or ganization on the senatorial question: the Tammany leader was asked. 9Th organization" replied Mir. Murphy, with slow emphasis, Ifs against Shepard and have to be-"
 Docs that mean that William F. Since. han will be elected to the United States Senate?"
 T am not saying so." replied Murphy 'I will only say that all the leaders oi
 the organization are against Shepard. How about McCooey's declaration that ne Is for Shepard?"
 "Oh," said the Tammany leader. turn ing away with a smile, that is Brook lyn affair"
 With McCooey's statement, Murphy interview, and Gaynor's letter. the atti- tudes of ,hree important influences in the senatorship fight are now in the open but it remains for the legislature to decide
 whose preference shall be followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12

James Howard left yesterday for Chicago, where he has accepted po- sition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Spendthrift"

CAST OF CHARACTERS.
 Richard Ward rd.............. Lionel Adams Phillips Carlw right. Albert Sackett
 Monty Ward. Richards brother........
 .......................... Forrest E. Orr
 Frances Ward, Richards wife.......... ........................ LOFTS Mltcneii
 Clarice Van Zandt. her sister......... .......Gwendolyn Piers Gretchen Jans, their aunt. .......................... Lizzie McCali Elsie, Frances maid. Alice Kelly Suffern Thorn. William H. Sullivan Porter Emerson BrowDes successful play, ''The Spendthrift," was presented at the Jefferson theatre last night for the opening performance of an engagement that will include a matinee this after noon and a performance tonight. The Spendthrlft' is among the recent dramas dealing with modern conditions in Amer ican life. particularly that part which is commonly called fast" either as re- gards morals or expenditures. "The spendthrift" is an attack on extrava- gance and the target which 1t strikes with a great deal of force and effective ness is the silly. frivolous wife who bank rupts her husband to indulge her own selfish wants.
 Not until she has driven her husband to the wall and brought grave suspicion upon herself In the matter of large loan does tho extravagant wife of the play come to her senses and then she Is we'll worth forgiving. However, 1t takes a great deal to bring her around and tho regenerative process takes up four acts of a very interesting and very persuasive drama, in which the characters are drawn quite true to life. The evils of living beyond one's income are so convincingly set forth that there Is no excuse for anyone to miss the point. The sermon Is plain-spoken and admits of no argu- | ment It is carefully explained In the very beginning that such women as ''The l Spendthrift" satirizes don't argue and l can't see with a normal vision. Of course l there are men in the same predicament | but we are concerned just now with the l feminine spendthrift.
 | Miss Doris Mitchell, an artist of fine ability, acquitted herself admirably as the woman who learns a bitter lesson, after she has wrought havoc by her senseless spending. Miss Mitchell Is not only a beautiful woman, but a player who cre- ates a perfect Illusion of character Lion- ell Adams was very effective as the hus- | band of the spendthrift, although his in- donation was not good in his stronger scenes. Forrest E. Orr as Monty Ward presented a conventional city youth with
 pleasing results and Gwendolyn Piers as
 Clarice Van Zandt, the young woman who
 reveals unexpected strength of character. was satisfactory in part that is bound 10 be popular with an audience. Alice Kelly played a strong-minded aunt with a conviction of sincerity and was fortu- nate in having some of the most telling lines to deliver. The remaining members of the company gave good support and the performance was excellent through out. the company being an unusually we'll balanced organization.
 'The Spendthrift" will be repeated at a matinee this afternoon and the clos ing performance of the engagement will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
ssThe VirRinian"

What is the name of the hero of Owen Wister's successful novel. "The virginian?" That Is the question which is asked by everyone of the million people who have read the book and by the millions of others who seem like ly to do SO. The principal character in both book and play Is known as "The Virginian" that Is all. The main point is that the interest is kept up from rise to fall of curtain. The play will be the bill at the Jefferson theatre to- morrow and Saturday nights and Sat- urday matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12

Mrs. Charles Lockwood and little soi Robert of Chicago are visiting Mrs Charles Wood.
 Carl McIlhoran of Dallas, Tex. paid a visit to Ensley yesterday. He is on route home from St. Louis.
 P. H. Tyler and J. A. Reese left yes terday for hunting trip to Florida.
 The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs watson died yesterday morning at o'clock at the family residence at Pal mer Terrace from spinal, meningitis The funeral took place Wednesday al Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
"Comtesse Coauette.

Some sparkling lines from Com jesse Coquette,' which Nazimova will present at the Shubert theatre tonight
 After all We have discovered no new remedy for love. When one Is desperate we fall back on absence. travel, change of scene"
 "The unknown is always fascinat- ing"
 You have really doubted me, there fore I owe ie to you to deceive you"
 Any time Is the proper time for a lover"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
.sexen Daysv

In certain prejudiced quarters there Is a belief that dramatic critics go to a play on a first night in a sort of spirit of resentment and resolved against the slightest exhibition of en- joyment. That belief is a fallacy. Here Is the confession of Frederick Mckay of the New York Evening Mail: All the critics at the Astor theatre last night laughed without restraint. Fortu- nately this was not where critics and the public disagreed. Seven Days they are the jolliest seven days you can ina zine" Isn't that promise of a whirlwind of merriment at the Jeffer- son theatre next Monday and Tuesday and Tuesday matinee?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
Jobn Mason In "The witching Hour,

John Mason In "The Wifching Hour"
 At the Shubert theatre. commencing Friday for two nights and matinee, we will see John Mason In "The Witch ing Hour" MT. Mason Is a sincere actor and the drama probably the best the eminent author Augustus Thomas ever wrote.
 The story Of the play is dramatic and very intense. Telepathy dominates the strong scenes and demonstrates the truth of force that has been very much doubted.
 Seats are now selling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-12
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