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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
SHOE DEALERS MAY
 RAISE PRICES

Chicago, February GA conference was held in Chicago today which may presage higher price for shoes, particularly of the cheaper grades. It was between the conference committees of the Tan ners' National association and of the Shoemakers' organization. Recently at a meeting in New York the tanners an nounced that the sale terms which had existed for many years, whereby shoe makers got per cent off on four months payments, would be discontinued and a discount of per cent for the same period would prevail. The shoemakers, claim ing this would cut their profits nearly in half, on the premise that the profit on & cheap shoe was only to cents pair, sought a conference to re-esta olish the old rate. They were met by the tanners and 'packers-tanners" repre- sentatives here today, but the leather makers refused to establish the old rate.
 Another meeting will be held in New York in a week at which last effort i'll be made by the shoemakers to have the old discount rate restored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
JUDGE BUCKLEY
 CONFINES COURT

Meridian, Miss, February 6.-(Spe- cial.)-The criminal term of the Lau- derdale county circuit court was con- vened in this city today by Judge John l.. Buckley. The grand jury was se- lected with B. W. Banes as foreman. The feature of the opening session was the charge to the jury of Judge Buck ley He laid special stress on viola tions of the law, such as tax dodgers, illegal sale of intoxicants and cocaine, the Sunday law and pistol toting. His charge was considered an able one. The term is for four weeks. but as there are no very important cases to be tried it is not expected to last that long.
 Tomorrow high officials of the vari- ous railroads converging here will hold a meeting with the mayor and com mittee from the boards to discuss the construction of a viaduct or subway across the railroad tracks separating the south side from the city proper. This is a question that has been long agitated and the result of the meet ing Is awaited with interest. The rail- road officials here are: D. D. Curnan of New Orleans. president of the North eastern and Alabama and Vieksburg; T. c. Powell of Cincinnati, vice pres ident of the Alabama Great Southern; :; Horace Baker of Cincinninta, general manager of the Queen and Crescent route, and R. V. Taylor of Mobile, act ing vice president of the Mobile, act Ohio and Southern railway in Mis- SiSSippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
NEWS OF EUFAULA
Confirmation of Large Class Performed
 By Bishop Beckwith

Eufaula, February 6-(Special.)-The services at St. James Episcopal church here were impressive yesterday morning. Bishop Beckwith was present, but ow- ing to a recent indispostion caused from illness, was unable to preach. Rev. T. H. Johnston, the rector, conducted services and delivered the sermon and large congregation composed of all denomins- tions was in attendance. The choir was augumented by several of the best vocalsts of the city and c. A. Covey sang a pleasing solo during the offertory- Upon the conclusion of the regular serv- ices the bishop administered the rite of confirmation upon the following class: Senator Robert H. Moulthrop, Wiley A.. Cargill, Elmer c. Cargill, Misses Annie and Sadie Cargill, Miss Francis Win chester, Miss Lula Walker, Mrs. E. A. Hudson, Clayton, Goodwin and Ben Hud- son and Miss Juanita Lattimer pupil of the Alabama Brenau from Geneva. The bishop, accompanied by his wife an1 Rev. T. H. Johnson, left on the after noon train for Union Springs.
 Announcements of the engagement Of Gerson B. Beringer, until recently citi- zen of this city, but now of Birmingham, to Miss Hattie Voss of New York, has been received by friends here.
 Dr. w. B. Crumpton of Montgomery, secretary of the Alabama Baptist state mission board, filled the pulpit at the . First Baptist church yesterday morning.
 At a meeting of the Barbour county chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, held here on Friday evening, the following ladies from Cuthbert Ga., were present and united with the chapter: Mrs A. H. Mccoy, Mrs. c. R. West, Mrs. A l.. Perry, Mrs. w. B. Stanford, Mrs Charles Harris and Miss Tyson, Miss Jackson and Miss West. Six others will also transfer their membership at some subsequent meeting. The address of welcome to the new members was de- livered by the president of the chapter Mrs R. O. Edmondson and was re- sponded to by Mrs. A. H. Mccoy on behalf of the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
RACES TO BE RESUMED.
 AT JUAREZ TRACK

.Juarez, Mexico, February 6.--On the advice of Col. R. c. Garcia Martinez, jefe pUitico of Juarez. and Col E. Tam now in command of the local situation that the trouble in and around Juarez is practically at an end, that there is no longer any danger for visitors, the Jockey club will resume racing tomor- row.
 The meeting will run out the 100 days, which will bring the close about April 1. Entries for Tuesday:
 First race, three and half furlongs- Lawn, Thistle Rose, 112; Lady Dolora, 10s; Primedale. 10s Goldfern, 10o Pretty Soon. Woolvol, Frazzle, Edna S., Pre- delicta. Ethel wicks, 105.
 Second race, five furlongs-Siscus, 115; Bitter Sir, Rey, Ell Tovar Sporting Life. Salvage. Col Austin. Mike Molett, 112; Grace Golden, Kyle, Arr0wshaft, Lykers, Anne Newels, 1O6
 Chapultepec, Lena Lech, 110; Tom Mo- Grath, Hannis, Hidden Hand, Doc AL len, Ned Carmack, 107; Marian Casey, 1p5; Gladys Louise, 105; Roberta, Sain- fox, 102
 Fourth race. seven furongs-Injury, 125; Helmet, Round the World, 112; Fly ing Wolf, 104; Frank Mullens, 1O3; Ster- lng, 100; Royal Captive. ss; Candleber- ry, 95
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Uncle Ben, 116; Mockler, Planter. Ill; Bob Farley, 100; Dubois. 10S; Rue, Butterball, Del Friar, 1o7; The Hague, 106; Helen Scott, Cat, 105; 'F'ritz Emmett, s6.
 Sixth race. one mile-Ellerd, 11o; Pedro, Barney Oldf1eld, The Peer, Fred Null holland, 1o2; Florence A., 100; Beach Sand, 90; Marsand 90.
 Apprentice allowance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
CHICAGO IS TIED
 UP BY SNOWFALL WITH HEAVY LOSS

Chicago, February 6.-The snow storm which struck this. city early yesterday filling the streets with huge drifts, de- laying railroad transportation and tenn porarily tying Up street car and elevated train service, passed on to the east late today The storm center moved eastward to Indiana and the United States weather bureau predicted clear weather for the middle west tomorrow.
 The loss in this city to traction com panies, telegraph and telephone com panies and the city is estimated tonight ai s1,OO0,o00 Surface transportation com panies which had struggled along during he day came to a practical standstill in the loop during rush hours.
 Nearly eight and half inches of snow fell, but as the storm was accompanied by high wind many of the streets out side of the loop are blocked by drifts several feet high and reached from curb 10 curb. The situation became worse to- night when the temperature dropped be- low freezing and the sleet covered the drifts with ice which can be removed OILY WlIn increased eXpenSc.
 Two fatalities and numerous accidents, some of them serious, were reported to the police.
 Jacob Lowe of Chicago was found dead on the tracks of the Murdock in terurban line near Laporte. He is be- lieved to have been struck by. car while lost in the snow.
 Mrs Richard Roberts slipped from a porch on the third floor of her home and was killed by the fall.
 A score of persons had narrow escapes when, during the height of the storm, a Pere Marquette switch engine collded with a Forty-seventh street car at Southwestern avenue. Three were seri- ously hurt and taken to hospitals. Mem bers of the train crew said the binding snowstorm prevented their seeing the street car.
 Cheap lodging houses about the city were raided early in the morning by railroad and street cleaning officials and hundreds Of men impressed into the work of shoveling.
 They will be kept at work all night and traction officials declare their tracks will be cleared by tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
TWO KILLED BY
 GAS EXPLOSION

Carpentersville. H.. February 6.-Two men were killed and a dozen persons were injured in gas explosion in the basement of a cottage here late today.
 The dead are:
 Howard Mann and Adam Oberst.
 Carl Carr, manager for gas company of Dundee, and Mann. a pipeman, had entered the basement to search for gas leak They were partly overcome and cried for help. Oberst, a bricklayer. heard their call and rescued Carr. but in going in after Mann, was himself overcome. A crowd of passing workmen entered the house to lend aid. As half dozen of them started down sthe stair way into the basement the gas became ignited from stove and they were blown into one of the upper rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
FORD APPOINTS $
 TWO COMMITTEES
Will Arouse Interest in Annual Meet ing of Chamber and Try to Se-l
 cure Full Attendance

That the annual meeting of the Cham- ber of Commerce may be full of ginger and attended by the general membership President A. H. Ford has appointed two committees to arouse interest and secure attendance upon next Fridays meeting.
 Committee No. 1-R. W. Ewing, Frank Fowlkes, Oscar Turner, E. Rss McDavid, J. D. Scruggs.
 Committee No. 2-B. B. Burton, George Stafford, Hugh Latiner, J. c. Lusk and Thomas Bowron.
 These committees will hold a joint ses- sion this morning at 10 o'clock and will get out shortly afterward full of the en- thusiasm which they intend to inspire.
 Fridays meeting will not only be fea- tured by the annual reports of the of ficers and committees, the installation of officers and outlining the work for the year, but there will be cigars and ra- treatments. e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
TIM SULLIVAN GIVES
 5000 PAIRS OF SHOES

New York, February 6.-This was "shoe day. down on the Bowery, and a timely one, too. Snow began falling just as State Senator Timothy Sullivan's agents began the distribution. In all 5000 pairs of stout shoes and an equal number of pairs of heavy woolen socks were given out. No question was asked of those who held the tickets that had been issued at Big Tims" Christmas dinner to the poor Of the Bowery, except the size of the shoe the prospective wearer desired.
 Men of all conditions were in the lines and the only disappointed persons were the 8owery pawnbrokers. In previous years they had reaped harvest by loan ing small sums on shoes that fell into unworthy hands Today, however the heavy snow forced most of the recipients to make use of the gifts.
 Big Tim was too modest to remain in town for the occasion. He was in the senate chamber at Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
PAPER MANUFACTURERS ARE CLOSELY QUIZZED

Washington, February 6.-Manufac- turers of print paper faced fire of questions today when they appeared before the ways and means committee of the House to argue in favor or the retention of the present duty imposed upon their product by the Payne AL drich tariff act rather than the re- duction that is contemplated in the proposed reciprocity agreement with Canada.
 Both republican and democratic members Of the committee piled the paper men with inquiries as to why a decrease in the duty was feareo when the reduction l 8 months ago had been followed by an increase in the price of paper rathtt than by de- crease. The general reply was that the increase had been mere return to normal prices after low prices incident to tariff agitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
BUSH HOPEFUL FOR
 COMMISSION BILL

Mobile. February 6.-(special.) )-Repre- sentative Albert P. Bush. here during the weekend recess of the legislature, stated tonight that there was no question about the passage of the bills providing for commission form of government in such cities of Alabama as desired to adopt it. All of the bills, he stated, would be of a general nature, the various cities of the state being classified according to population
 Relative to the report of the city of Birmingham favoring a provision for five commissioners instead of three, MT. Bush expressed surprise. stating that 1t was Birmingham that had first advocated the section providing for three commits sioners in charge of public affairs. The details of commission government bills have been agreed to and little or no op- position Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
POSTMASTER HAS NOT
 YET BEEN LOCATED

Atlantic City, N. J., February 2.- Federal agents have taken charge of the search for the body of Postmaster Richard l.. Ashhurst of Philadelphia, who mysteriously disappeared from the million dollar pier a week ago tonight.
 Fred Nelson. of the secret service, who is Investigating the case, said to- day 1t was his belief that Postmaster Ashhurst Is not drowned but probably he disappeared for reasons of his own"
 The investigation may today and to- night include the securing of messages sent and received by the Philadelphia postma ster before his disappearance. Those working on the case refuse to divilge the contents of these. Chief of Police Woodruff of this city and the men working under him still believe that MT. Ashhurst was drowned. They, however, discontinued dragging for the body today. Surprise Is expressed that the body has not floated ashore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
COUNTY TEACHERS
 MEET SATURDAY

The Jefferson County Teachers asso- citation will hold meeting in Birming ham on the morning of Saturday, Feb- ruary IS, at 10:30 o'clock, at the city hall. The executive committee of the association, which is composed of w. w. Wilson, R. E. Ledbetter and A. A. Persons, has arranged for the following programme:
 Our Rural Schools and How to Make Them of Greater Value,' w. L. Walker. Johns, Ala.
 How, to Adjust Present Courses of Study to the Health of the Child" E. B. Erwin, Boyles, Ala
 Reading in the Higher Grades" S. J. Robinette, Kimberly, Ala.
 All topics for five minutes discussion.
 Principals meeting immediately after adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
COST OF CARS FOR
 POSTAL SERVICE

Washington, February 6.-Figuring on basis of 100000 miles per annum per car, the interstate commerce commission today advised Congress the total annual cost of the maintenance of standard O. fcot railway postoffice cars, using gas for lighting, is about $1225 each.
 The report, called for by Congress, gives the following figures:
 Cost of construction of the wood of the cars, s7500 to sSO00; steel, $950O to $10, 5CO; steel underframe, $S500 to 5000; for each 1000 miles repairs for average use wooden, $50; steel, no figures obtainable; cleaning, s1.50; lighting, gas, $275; cleo tric, 20 per cent more; heating, 59 cents The cost of maintaining cars varies from s2s0 to SIS and steel cars costinh but little more than the wooden should here after replace wooden or partly wooden cars, according to the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Grain Gambling h a Myth

Chicago, February 6.-There is no such thing as gambling in grain, except in bucket shopping Nat L. Moffett of St. Louis told delegates from all the prin- cinpal grain exchanges of the United States today. Many persons" said MT. Moffett, view dealers in grain as keep CTS of gambling houses'' He declaredI this Idea wrong, asserting grain ex- change is nothing more than set of rules to prevent conflicting interests taking unfair advantage of each other.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
ANTHONY DREXEL GETS
 DOWN TO REAL WORK

New York, February 6.-Anthony J. Drexel, who married Miss Marjorie Gould, went to work today. He got job as a messenger with a stock exchange firm and began his duties at the stroke of this morning With view to learn ing the business from A to z he deter mined to start at the lowest rung of the ladder.
 Young Drexel worked hard on his first day and tramped through the financial district in the slush and cold until 4:o o'clock this afternoon. He had 20 minutes for lunch. Tomorrow his sister-in7law, Vivien, will wed. but he will work half a day nevertheless, quitting just In time to dress for the ceremony. He journeyed home tonight on a crowded "L'' train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Negro Shot to Death By Mob

here today that Pearly Kurtz, a negro,
 was shot to death by posse of men
 who had tracked him for miles near Montrose, this county, yesterday after noon after the negro had shot and wounded Dr. J. J. Wall and the negro driver of the doctors vehicle. Dr. Wall nad been called to attend three negroes who had been wounded in fight, and Kurtz interfered. pr. Wall knocked him down and the negro ambushed him later. The physician was not seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
E,b,b,t,on Came for MerIdi.n

Meridian, Miss. February 6.-(Spe- cial. )-The Minneapolis team of the American Association, the pennant winners of last season, will play two exhibition games in Meridian March 26-27. The loca3 association will meet tomorrow night and select manager for the Ribboners for the approaching Cotton States ,elgue season. There are number of applicants to choose from. The local association will start the season on good financial footing and only the best players to be secured will be signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
buckingham Quits the Ring Game

Memphis, February 6.-tSpeclaL)- Unless he changes his present state or mind T. Nash Buckingham, holder or amateur heavyweight boxing cham pionship in the south, will not oom- pete in the boxing carnival intended for Mardi Gras by the Y. M. G. c. of New Orleans. Many invitations have been received by the Memphis athlete to attend to defend his title. which he won a year ago in New Orleans, but he says he has retired from the public exhibitions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
REAL CARD GAME IS ~
 PLAYED IN COURT

Cleveland, O., February GA real card game was played in Justice Chap mans court today. Attorney A. B. Bernstein and Adolph Bounchak were the players. Vlngt t-et-un was the game and Justice Chapman and his t,ry were among the most interested of the spectators
 Bounchak was in court as chief wit ness in his suit against Abraham Auerbach to recover money he alleges he lost while playing with marked deck. Bernstein, attorney for Auer- bach started the game in order to show the difference in the playing. Jus tice Chapman postponed decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Florence Compnny Rankrupt

Florence. February 6.-(Special.) J. The Jackson Dry Goods company, for merly one of the largest mercantile houses in Florence, Saturday made an assignment, naming John T. Ashcraft as assignee. A long list of creditors was filed in the probate office here, the largest being the Tennessee Valley bank of Decatur for $6500 The total are $17714.75. The assets were not given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
WILL BRING BRETON
 HERE FOR TRIAL

Mobile. February 6-(Special.)-Jim Britton, alias Goodman. who murdered his wife and shot his daughters jaw off in Birmingham two years ago and cap the county convict camp, has been brought back to jail and is held awaiting the arrival of a Birmingham officer.
 when he will be returned there for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
whipped for Mistreatinx Wife

Baltimore. February 6.-Five lashes on his bare back and two months in jail was the sentence imposed by Judge Duffy in the criminal court here today on George E. Wooden for assa ulting his wife and terribly mutilating her face with a knife. The last time the whipping post in the jail nere was used was fin 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Burton's Conclusions
Hyde Case Is. Argued

Jefferson City, Mo-, February 6.--The case of pr. B. Clarke Hyde. convicted of the murder of Thomas H. Swope of Kansas City and sentenced to life i'm prisonment, was argued and submitted in the supreme court today. Each side took three hours in presenting argu- ments United States Senator James A. Reed was one of the attorneys who argued for the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Popular Election Favored

Columbus, Ohio. February 6.-Tbe Ohio house and senate today adopted separate resolutions calling upon Congress to adopt the resolution providing for the ratifica- tion of an amendment to the federal con- stitution so as to have United States sen ators elected by vote of the. people. Governor Harmon urged the action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Bishop Whitaker Better

Philadelphia, February B. Bishop Ozi w. Whitaker of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania, who has been i'll with grippe, was very much improved today and he received several visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
smith Bitten By Bulldog

Montgomery. February 6-(Special.) James Packer smith,the Birmingham boy who is page in the senate, was bitten above the right ankle tonight by a bulld0f The wound Is not consid- cred serious. 1s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-07
Eour Travellers Murdered

Paris February GA dispatch received here from Melilla states that four Eu- ropeans travelling from Gran, Algera, to Melilla were decapitated by Riff tribes men on January 29. A fifth member of the party escaped
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-04-29
Wher Il Ooesl

NTFCFF Tt OOOSF
When remorse does hit q self-mads
man it hits him hard.-New York
Times.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-04-29
NAMING THE BABY
EQUALLY n - A VERY olMPkE
AFFAIR.
Interest Of the Relatives Made This
Case More Difficult--FinaIiy Solved
by Drawing Name From
Hat.

Ordinarily there would have been no
trouble in naming the baby. 1t Is GUS
tom for fathers and mothers to decide
years before that some of these days
If a little boy blessed their home
they'd call him Etheridge, and that II
1t should be a girl, her name should
be Annie May.
But in this Ease It was different. for
there we're so many people to satisfy.
There was grandpa. for Illustration
He was getting old, and his feelings
might be hurt if he didn't figure in the
name giving. Besides, he might leave
his accumulated wealth to found a
home for ex-cow punchers II dis
pleased.
And there was Aunt Lucy. Aunt
Lucy had a vitriolic tongue for a GER
tainty and had beer using 1t vigorous
ly for 81 years. 1t would never do to
displease her.
Father wanted to call the baby
Sammy; mother wanted to lame 1t
Horace; sister Ella wanted it called
Butler, after a boy she knew. up in
NhitiiiSdi, dAQ OipihCA, ooSN '
wanted to call it Jeffries.
1t was an awful situation, especially
as Uncle Bob was in town and had
views of his own concerning names for
boy babies. He thought father was
nearer right than the others, but pre-
ferred the name Gladstone. :
1t was a family conference that was
filed with stickers. It took four
hours, and though the family sat at
the table nobody ate any dinner.
Everybody glared at everybody else
and spoke little.
Then some n%eighbors zane in, and
added to the merriment. Each had
views.
Finally Uncle Bob, IN desperation,
suggested that the names be written
on slips of paper and If any two we're
alike that should be the name. Then
he privately took little Alice Perkins.
a neighbours child, aside and promised
her a box OF chocolates If she's write
Gladstone on a piece of paper and
purpose.
Then the names were written and
dropped into the bowl. and when the
count was taken there were II slips of
paper and IL names represented.
why didn't you do as ! told your"
demanded Uncle Bob Indignantly of
the neighbours child.
Il would, Mister Bob" she said, but
I couldn't spell Gladstone. You didn't
tell me. So / wrote Gladys-it's lots
prettier, anyway"