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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
LALLANDE HOME
 BRINGS $35,0OO
Victor PrOwell Buys Hand some Place on Highlands
 Through Gambill

The purchase of the residence of F. Il Lallande. situated on the northeast cor ner of Mountain avenue and Iroquois street for $S5 OOO, by Victor Prowell was announced yesterday through A. A. Lam- bill & Co.,, real estate dealers.
 The residence sold is considered one of the handsomest homes on the Highlands of Birmingham. It Is finished in the most modern style, having beamed cell ings, spacious reception halls, tile porches and every convenience. The building is to have cost S28.OO0 while the lot at this time has a value dependent upon the will of the owner. It is valued now at $16,OO0. The lot, however, is reported to have been purchased less than four years ago at the extremely moderate price of s45Oo. The lot has a frontage of 15O feet, while 1t has depth of 19O feet, providing sufficient room for needed out houses.
 MT. Prowell, who purchased the home yesterday, will occupy 1t probably by April l. This sale is the last of several which have been made recently of homes on South Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
WOODWORTH SPEAKS z
 ON THE TRUE GOSPEL
Noted Bible Student Lectures Under Auspices of International
 Bible Students

This afternoon at 8 o'clock MT. c. I. Woodwork of New York will deliver a lecture in the Amuse-U theatre un- der the auspices of the International Bible Students association, using for his theme. Which Is the True Cos pel?" MT. Woodwork is making an ex- tensive tour of the south, featuring on various Bible topics in many cities and towns where his earnestness and abil- ity as a Bible exponent have awakened deep interest among thinking people. It is expected that large audience will greet him in Birmingham.
 When questioned regarding his pro- posed discourse MT. Woodworth said: 'I have no apology to offer for tho If time and thought may be profit ably expended is the study of the earthly sciences, sociology, finance, and the like, built largely upon human in-, ference and conjectures, surely nos could dispute the propriety of studys - be profitable to investigate the physical diseases of mankind and their causes and the laws of medicine and of san itation for the offset of these, 1t sure ly must be admitted that the gospel which God had presented as the anti and as the science pertaining to life eternal is worthy of still greater and more profound considerations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
GUARANTEE FUND
 GROWS RAPIDLY
Music Festival Committee Expects to Complete Can
 vass at Early Date

Members of the committee canvassing for the music festival guarantee fund report gratifying results. While Vic tor Herbert with a large orchestra and number of vocal artists, including Schumann- Heink Gadski and Evan Williams, have been engaged for a three days festival-May 22. 23, 24-the contracts cannot be signed until the proposed guarantee fund of $10oO0 is completed.
 President J. H. Holcombe of the Music Festival association said last night that, judging from the rapid work which members of the committee were doing in the way of getting $l0O subscriptions. the whole amount sought would be raised by Monday. No guar antor will be called on for a cent un- less the ere should be a deficit, and noth- ing of the kind is expected. Last years s festival was held without deficit and owing to the greater number of at fractions engaged for this spring s event it is expected that the festival association will have snug surplus to be applied on a festival in 1912.
 A member of the committee who has had large experience in raising money for civic entertainment said yesterday that he had never found anything so easy or so agreeable along this line as securing subscriptions to the festival guarantee fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
FUNERAL OF ERNEST
 PETERMAN TODAY
We'll Known German Died From At tack of Appendicitis Yester-
 day Morning

The funeral services over the body of Ernest Peterman, who died yester- day morning at o'clock at the South ness from appendicitis, will be held this afternon at o'clock from his late resi- : dence, 1927 Avenue F. Interment will be In Elmwood cemetery The Rev. S. A. Ebinger, pastor of the German Luth- eran church, will officiate. The mem bers of the Concordia society are re- quested to attend the funeral in a body.
 MT. Peterman was 50 years of age at the time of his death and is survived by widow, Mrs. Bertha Peterman, a mother and one sister, who reside in handspring, Hanover province. Ger many.
 MT Peterman was a native of Leip- zic, Germany, and came to America in his youth Twenty five years ago he came to Birmingham and has been a resident of the city since. He was a recognized leader In German affairs of the city, being associated with the American German Alliance and the Con- cordia society. He was also member of the Masons and Knights of Pythias
 Ten years ago MT. Peterman was se lected to fill the place of meat inspector of the city of Birmingham and served the city in that capacity until his death. Eloquent tributes were paid Mr. Peterman by his associates who are deeply grieved at his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
CAMPAIGN FOR B|G
 FUND IS STARTED To Raise SS5,000 for Bir-
 mingham College CHURCHES TO WORK Pastors of Methodist Churches Will Exchange Pulpits Today-One
 Dollar Is Wanted From
 Each Methodist

The North Alabama conference of tht Methodist Episcopal church, South, in augurates this morning a campaign fol fund of sS5,00O with which to enlarge and increase the capacity and facilities of the Birmingham college. Through ar exchange of pulpits in the Methodist churches of the city the congregations will be apprised of the needs of the col the institutlon's enlargement. Every pas tor will be accompanied by layman whc will also speak on the subject.
 The campaign is the outcome of the last session of the North Alabama con ference which met-in Huntsville in De. cember 1910. At this session resolutions were adopted authorizing that In all dis tricts throughout the conference a move ment be instituted in April for raising the necessary fund for the college. The amount is to represent a minimum con. tribution of s1 per capita of the member ship of the conference.
 The needs of the institution as set forth are gymnasium. central building, new dormitories. and the enlargement of the scientific and philosophical departments After hearing the petitions of the friends and officers of the college, the conference appointed a central campaign committed which is composed of J. D. Simpson, pres ident of the Birmingham college: Rev L. c. Branscomb, F. P. Culver, F. M. Jack son and R. S. Munger. Another commit tee, representing the district, was ap- pointed and this consists of J. D. Moore, pr. Felix l. Tarrant, S. T. Slaton, K. N. Matthews and F. P. Culver.
 The pulpits, according to the exchange will be filled in the following order: |, First Methodist church, Rev. J. R. Fur ner and J. F. Morris; Fairview, Rev. w E. Adridge and c. s. Bissel; Eleventh Avenue, Rev. R. I. Waston and F. M Jackson: Twenty first Avenue, R. F. " Ter and F. N Hamill; West Woodlawn, Rev J. F. Rudisell and J. Fred Law renee; Fountain Heights, Rev. J. c. Per singer and J. E. Ramsey; Norwood. Rev J. l.. Britain and R. s. Munger; Fortieth Street, Rev H. L. Aldridge and T. M Nesbitt; Owenton, Rev. B. T. Cantrell and HuBn Locke; haSl DlIiiillsndi1, NeN' J M. McClesky and George T. March Mount Vernon, Rev. l.. F. Whitten and w. H. Stockham; Highlands, Rev. K. N Matthews and J. D. Moore; St. Paul, Rev w. F. Price and E. l.. Colebeck; East Lake, Rev. T. l.. McDaniel and George B Tarrant Avondale. Rev. c. A. Bowen and E. K. Campbell: St John, Rev l. E. Sar- gent and pr. R. F. Lovelady Trinity Rev. R. W. Anderson and w. E. Ur- quart; Sixty-seventh street, Rev l.. A Holmes and John Ellis; Walker Memo rial, Rev. J. S. Glasgow and H. B. Ur- quart; Wesley Chapel Rev. s. T. Slator and N. L. Miller; West End, Rev. w. w Dorman and F. D. McArthur; Woodlawn Rev L. C. Branscomb and Belton Gil reath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
IDEAL MILLINERY
 STOCK DESTROYED
Damage to the Extent of $500O Is Caused By Morning
 Fire

Fire was discovered In the store of the Ideal Millinery company, Second alley and Nineteenth street, yesterday morn ing at o'clock, and before it was ex- tingulshed a damage of about $5oOO had heen caused. The fire was not discovered until considerable headway had been gained but in spite of this the damage was confined by the department to the first floor of the building involved.
 The hevay loss was caused by the fact that the new spring stock of ready-to- wear hats and other goods had just ar rived and the store was practically filled with perishable goods. The entire stock was badly damaged by fire and water.
 The work of the firemen was done un- der difficulties as the smoke was very dense and the approaches to the source of the fire difficult The cause of the fire Is not known, although 1t Is thought that 1t originated in a steam pipe in the rear of the store. The official verdict Is ''un- known"
 The Ideal Millinery company is owned bv R. z. Aland, who announced yesterday that he would rebuild.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
SCHWAB ENTERS THE
 EDGE OF THE SOUTH

That the Charles M. Schwab interests would enter the edge of the south through the purchase of the LaBelle Iron work of Wheeling, W. Va, was the impression in industrial circles yes terday. The plant was founded by the father of J. H. Woodward and the late w. H. woodward and the heirs of MT. Woodward, Sr are the principal own CTS of the plant
 It Is stated that the agents of MT. Schwab have been negotiating for the purchase of the plant and would close the purchase if agreeable to the own CTS. The plant Is one the largest ln- dependent makers of wrought iron pipe in the United States and is one or the principal factors in that trade in this country. \,
 The plant is a large consumer of iron which is purchased near there It Is said to be one of the best plants or Its kind ever constructed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
 DISTRICT ORGANIZE Purpose Will Be to Main tain High Standard in
 the Profession

The recognized accountants of the themselves yesterday an organization 10 be known as the Alabama State As- sociation of Public Accountants. The purpose of the orginaztion will be to maintain a high standard for the &C., counting profession and to disseminats by means of lectures from authorities and through libraries for the members of the organization the newest and most modern meth ods and ideas.
 The organization of the members yes- terday was only a temporary affair as it is the idea of the association to include Montgomery. Mobile and. oth- CT sections of the state. The meeting was regarded as a beginning and ths officers were elected to serve merely temporarily. They are: J. B. Simpson of the Simpson Audit company. president. T. S. Neville, of the Southern Audit company, vice president; G. L. Lemon, of the Empire Audit company, secre- tary; and c. s. Huffman, treasurer.
 
 The members discussed and adopt- ed plans for securing the application of every recognized accountant in Ala bama and committee was appointed to solicit applications, especially in Montgomery and Mobile. When the orr ganization shall have become repre- sentative of the entire state it is the plan of the body as formed at present to effect a new organization which will be officered by representative choice.
 The charter membership of the as- sociation will be open until May 15. with the annual dues amounting to $10, after which time an increase to S25 will be made. Only those account ants who have been in active prac- tce for three years will be eligible for membership The next meeting of the association will be held during the early part fo April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
VANDERBILT GLEE
 CLUB IS COMING

The friends of Vanderbilt university will be glad to hear that the Glee club, flying the black and gold colors. will include Birmingham on it's southern swing, performing for local music lovers next Saturday night.
 Full arrangements have not yet been made for the performance, but the local alumni will get busy and the visiting college boys given every possible att tention A number of Birmingham boys are included in the personnel of the club.
 We have good club this year. and our programme is fine,' writes one of the boys. vanderbilt has always turn ed out a snappy, capable crowd of song birds, and no doubt the standard will be maintained this year."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
LINE NOW OPEN TO ..
 NEW MINE AT ACMAR
Work of Construction on the Cen tral of Georgia Has Been
 Completed

That the construction work of the Central of Georgia railroad to Acmar, the new mine of the Alabama Fuel and Iron company, had been completed and was now in service, was the statement made yesterday by Charles DeBardele- ben, vice president of the operating company.
 The Alabama Fuel and Iron company is now sending over the new rails about 150o tons of coal per day and the amount is expected to increase steadily.
 The repairs of the Central of Geor- gia and new construction work has called for the expenditure of over $150,- GOO, and was begun by the late Major John F. Hanson, to create new wealth for the Birmingham district.
 The line runs from Sanie to the prop critics of the Alabama Fuel and Iron company and is designed to care for their traffic and that of others which may be located along the way. The construction has been under way for several months and has required much time and work to finish The con struction is all of the most modern kind, the best workmanship being em- ployed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
MRS. MAUDE.MEEKS DANGEROUSLY SHOT
Was Attacked By Husband With Revolver Follow
 ing a Family Quarrel

As a result of family quarrel c. c. Meeks shot and seriously wounded his wife, Mrs Maude Meeks, last night at 7:45 o'clock at their home, S2s1a North Nineteenth. street Mrs. Meeks was shot twice. One bullet struck her in the back and the doctors have been unable to ascertain whether it ranged upward into the lungs or downward into the liver. The bullet missed the spinal cord by a sixteenth. of an inch. This Is the most serious wound and the doctors state that it will be 24 hours before they can tell where the bullet is. The second bullet struck her in the left arm, inflictng a slight wound.
 Immediately after the shooting Mrs Meelxs was rushed to St. Vincent's hos pital in Shaws ambulance, where her wounds were dressed The hospital au- thorities state that while the wounds are not necessarily fatal she is in a crit ical condition.
 The cause of the shooting Is shrouded in mystery. Several officers went to the scene immediately after the shooting. but were unable to ascertain the cause of the quarrel. Meeks escaped and up to a late hour last night had not been cap tured.
 None of the neighbors were able to explain the mysterious shooting As far as was known the couple had been on good terms and the shooting caused ex- citement in the neighborhood. A large crowd gathered around the house and it was necessary for the police to clear them away.
 Mrs. Meeks Is a beautiful woman about 25 or 30 years of age. She has three small children, who were in the house at the time of the shooting. They are being cared for by a neighbor. Meeks is cooper and is employed by the h. dian Renfning company.
 Mrs. Meeks refused to make a state ment in regard to the shooting, although conscious f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
ID HAVE TEACHERS
 SUMMER SCHOOL
Instruction in Elementary Branches to Be Given
 at High School

The Board of Education has decided to maintain a summer school for teach CTS in the Central High school, be- ginning Monday, June 5, to continue six weeks.
 It is the purpose of this school to afford an opportunity for the teachers of the public schools of B1rminshaiii and any others who may expect to teach in the schools of this state to obtain adequate instruction III 'ne mentarv academic branches and-to pet ter equip themselves for the "orh oA instruction In the schools.
 COURSES OF STUDY.
 Instruction will be offered in the fol- lowing subjects Arithmetic, English rfammar and composition. literature geography, agriculture, physiology nhvsics. Alabama history, United states history, algebra, geometry, school laws of Alabama, theory and practice ol teaching, vocal music, domestic sclence' drawing and manual training.
 REGISTRATION.
 Those who propose to enter the summer training school are requested tO call at the OHlCe Ol tiiO oO"io VI Education in the Central High school building, between the hours of and D. m, where they will fill a reg istra tion form indicating the subjects they wish to pursue No charge Will he made for registration or tuition, but those who register will be expected to take the full four weeks course. .
 The hours of the school will be from S:so a. m. to 12:3o p. m. Teachers in at tendance must provide their own books and supplies.
 The summer training school will be under the immediate direction of Prof. c. B. Glenn, assistant superintendent. He will be assisted by corps of com petent instructors. all of whom are specialists In their several lines of work. a.t est =. For further information those inter- ested are asked to inquire of or address c. B. Glenn, Central High School, Bir- ningham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
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MABEN'S REPORT
 IS MADE PUBLIC
Deficit in Earnings of Sloss Company Due to Accident at the
 Ore Mines

The annual report of President J. C.. Maben of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company has been given out. The deficit in the earnings for the year 1910 was caused, it is stated, from the mis- fortune to the ore mines at Maben, which entailed large expense and which were out of commission for many months. Tho company by reason of the accident was compelled to buy ore on the market while the price of iron was down.
 The report of Colonel Maben said in part: -'A asiS
 "No ore was taken from these mines from the beginning of the fiscal year, which is December 1, until June, when we began producing limited amount from slope No. 2, which forced us to use ore not carrying sufficient lime to Aux the furnace burden, and lean ores which we were compelled to buy from others to keep even three of the Bir- mingham furnaces working, which in- creased the cost of our ore very much at a time when pig iron was depressed and prices declining. < ,, rs.
 We delivered, during the fiscal year, 12o,00 tons less iron than in 1909, which caused us to add largely to the accumu- lated stock of iron on our furnace yards. Had we had the use of the Sloss ore, even in an amount equal to what we are now receiving, we could have met the market and showed a reasonable profit on iron. The output of these mines is now steadily increasing, and we hope before long to have the output up to nor mal. While the output has not as yet reached the tonnage for producing the best furnace results, either as to pro duction or cost, we are receiving suffi- cient tonnage of this ore to reduce the cost of iron for January in the Bir- mingham furnaces over s1.50 per ton be- low the average cost of the first six months of the year.
 'The fiscal year closed with over 74OOO tons of iron on our furnace yards, and this tonnage has been considerably in- creased since then, which has caused the creation of a floating debt, from which the company, with the exception of a temporary loan in 1907, has been entirely free for six years. The work ing capital showed a decrease in the year of s446.000. which is due to decline in the market value of securities as Of No- vember 30 the heavy expenditures neces- sitated by the flooding of the ore mines, the opening of the third iron ore mine at Irondale, reftting Nos l and furnaces, and a. deficit for the years of SIP O0O after dividend payments.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
PYTHIAN FUNERAL

The members Of Ph0enlx Lodge No. 25, Knights of Pythias, are hereby ordered to assemble at Fraternal Hall Sunday, March 26, at 2 o'clock D. m. promptly, to attend flu neral of Knight E. Peterman from residence, 1227 Avenue E. Interment at Elmwood cemetery at 3 o'clock. All Knights invited.
 G. H. ATKINSON, c. c, I. w. HOLT, K. of R. and s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
REVENUE BILL PUTS TRADES
 CARNIVAL PROJECT TO SLEEP

of legislation was causing the merchants "sleepless nights.
 Yes, sir, it'll break us in a mighty short while if our taxes are raised this way on UT stocks" said MT. caheen. i've just been talking with W. A Por- ter, Louis Saks and others, and the gen eral opinion is that we're already paying enough tax The whole thing is causing us to spend sleepless nights"
 Nevertheless, MT. Caheen still shows a strong interest in the trades carnival, which has been widely indorsed by the citizens of Birmingham. It is probable, however, that the big celebration may not be held at the same time with the Good Roads congress and the music festival as it is generally thought that an event of such magnitude would be more ad- vantageously pulled off separately from any other occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
PHARMACISTS TO
 HOLD CONVENTION
 HERE DURING MAY

The Pharmaceutical association of Alabama will hold Its thirtieth annual convention in this city on May IS. Plans for the entertainment of the conven- tion have been referred to an enter tainment committee composed of John l.. Parker. w. A. Davies and third member who Is to be appointed.
 It is the plan of the local druggists to entertain the delegates to the gath ering at a banquet on that night when the convention adjourns. The state board will meet shortly preceding the date set for the convention for hold ing the examination of candidates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26

The question of a trades carnival to be held simultaneously with the Fourth Ma tional Good Roads congress, May 2S-25 has been forced at present from the minds of the business men Of Birmingham by the all absorbing revenue bill, which has oc- cupied their activities for the past few days. The scheme will be taken up, how ever, as soon as possible, according to the information from Sol Caheen, who pro- posed the plan. and it will probably be materialized.
 Mir Caheen, who has Just returned from Montgomery. where he went with the Birmingham delegation to fight the clauses of the revenue bill relative to making the amount of insurance, carried on property the basis of the tax valu- alton, stated yesterday that this matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
Congregational Services

Hon. S. T. Johnson of Minneapolis will speak on Common Sense in Church Bus iness,' at the morning service of the Congregational church. The address will be preceded by a memorial service for Mrs. w. J. Faulkner, led by the pastor. At s p. m. pr Eaves will lecture on ''Mohammed and Mohammedanism; The Gospel They Teach" MT. Johnson will address the Sunday school at 10 q. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
Methodist Protestant Services

The Methodist Protestant church will hold regular services in the Fraternal hall building on Third avenue this morning. Sunday school 10 a. m. Preaching by the pastor, Rev T. c. Caraday at Il a. m. The Ladies' Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs. J. A, Beard, 1611 Third ave- nue, on Tuesday. March B. p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ. scientist, 2O31 South Eleventh avenue. Sunday service at Il a. m. The subject of today's lesson is Reality" The Wednesday testimonial meeting at D. m. To these services the public is cordially invited. Sunday school at 9:S0 a. m. The reading rooms are located in the BrownMarx building. They are open daily, except Sunday. from 10 to 1. The public is welcomed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-26
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the probate court:
 ]. l.. Stanford of Dolomite to Miss Ethel Lee.
 Edward Satree of Birmingham to Miss Viola Haygood.
 J. E. Headley of Birmingham to Mrs. Icie Cook.