The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-29
SIGN PETITION
 FOR UNDERWOOD
Bessemer Automobiles Col lide-General and Per
 sOnal News of City

voted on in the primary election on April 1, was circulated in Bessemer yesterday and within two hours over
 300 names had been signed. As decided
 by the state executive committee, any
 name to be voted on for president must be accompanied by list of 300 quail flied voters requesting the name to be
 placed on the ticket. As soon as the petition is completed it will be for
 warded to the chairman of the state executive committee, R. Tyler Good wyn, at Montgomery.
 Twenty cases were disposed of yes terday morning before Mayor I. A. Lewis. Two cases were dismissed and
 the remaining IS cases netted S41 cash from s150 assessed.
 In the city court yesterday the fol- lowing suit was fled A. c. Caldwell vs II. M. Atkinson, receiver of At lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail- road for $2o0 damages for alleged kill ing of a COW.
 Sim Moore, a negro employed by ]. J. Rogers Produce company, shot him. self yesterday morning about 10 o'clock was taken to the Robinson hospital, where it was found that the pistol ball had penetrated his lungs near the heart. The wound Is dangerous and may prove fatal. Moore says that it was an accident and that he was no. trying to kill himself He did not expect the pistol to go off.
 Robert Livingston, a negro, age r years, was shot accidentally by Alex Bradford, boy of about the same age, on Tuesday night about 10 o'clock in South Bessemer. Although the bullet penetrated the longs, breast and in- testfnes' the wounded boy lived until yesterday. The Bradford boy Is held in jail awaiting an investigation.
 Eugene Honeycutt, T. w. Allen and Lucius Huey, who went to Sumter coun- ty on a hunt, returned yesterday after a very successful trip. Seventy birds were killed by the party, which par ticipated in deer drive which brought down a fine buck.
 The automobile belonging to ". S. Etdge, driven by his daughter, Miss Jeanie Fraser, and an automobile from the Oswalt garage. which was driven by Jim Salmon, had a head-on collision at. First avenue and Nineteenth street shortly after noon yesterday. The car belonging to OsWalt was not damaged to extent h11f badly damaged and was sent to the shop for repairs. No one was hurt
 Last night large audience was present at the High school auditorium to witness the play given by the senior class of that institution entitled "A Political Conven- tion,' together with the banquet scene from Macbeth, readings. songs, etc, and the verdict of those present was that the exhibition of talent and training would have done credit to any institution in the country
 The convention resulting in the enthus- iastic nomination of oscar w. Underwood as the democratic nominee displayed on the part of the participants rare knowl- edge of parliamentary forms, oratory, and genuine and original humor. Julian Err lich. as Macbeth, and Miss Helon Wilson as Lady Macbeth, gave an interpretation of their parts that would have done credit to professionals. The stage re- produced faithfully the historic setting of the play. Ben Schabacher in Roman toga and Miss Mary Brandon, costumed in Greek stola, rendered an extract from Ciceros oration against Catilline, Scha- bacher's Latin being faultless, and Miss Brandon giving a spirited translation Miss Rose Lewis recited with fine effect from Burke's cancellations; Miss Pearl Weinstein recited gracefully MT Fizzi- wigs Ball." and Miss Helon Wilson and Miss Lena Hatcher entertained the aud- fence with a well played duet; Miss Zel- ma Lefkovits sang a song very sweetly. Frank Johnston closed the programme with a touch of humor very appropriate to the season. Temporary chairman of the convention was Roy Owen; perma" nent chairman, Fred Vines; vice presi- dent. Miss Mary Brandon; secretary, Miss Pauline Murrah Stage manager, FranK Johnston.
 The basketball game between. Bessemer Athletic club and Auburn resulted in a score of 41 to 12, in favor of Bessemer The teams were evenly matched, and the game was a very interesting one.
 A very delightful Christmas tree party was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Harry Firstbrook for her little son. Will fred, and niece. Winnie Leese. Numer- ous games were enjoyed by the little folk Those present were Marion and Nellie Neal, Cemmie Scott, Emma Lewis, Lucille Dickers, Lena Aldham, Sarah Cook. Mary Ellen Robinson, Myrtle Rowan, Louise Plunket, Rosie Perry, Walter Lane, Henry c. and Walter l.. Rush, Lawrence Lewis Paul Plunket and others. Mrs. Firstbrook was as- sisted by Mrs. Clark, Miss Mary Lovett. Miss Ethel Adams, Mrs E. C. Hines and Mrs. T. A. Hines Jr.
 Mrs. Sam Lifkovitz was hostess when she entertained yesterday at bridge in honor of Mrs. Ethel Swartz of Cleve- land O. who has been her guest for some time past. The house was beau- tifully decorated in holly and mystletoe, while ferns and poinsettias completed the Christmas colors. Mrs. Lefkovitz re- ceived her guests wearing black lace over white satin, while Mrs Shwartz was in Dolly Warden net, with real lace trimmings. Score was kept by Miss Zelua Lefkovitz, who was attractive in pink embroidery with pink ribbons The first prize was won by Mrs Rirsh: the second by Mrs. Ike Marks, and booby by Mrs. sam Seigle. The guest prize was won by Mrs. Coirume Toldberg. A delightful Surprise awaited the guests when the drawing room doors were thrown open and they beheld a huge Christmas tree. on which was placed lovely present for each. A delicious plate luncheon was served.
 Mrs. G. D. Randel entertained at a dinner at the Grand hotel yesterday in