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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
MILLIONAIRE KID"
 IS BIG FORGER

New York, December 20.-The career of Edward Ripinski, whom Broadway got to know as the millionaire kid" paused abruptly today when Ripinski was arrested on charge of forgery.
 The police say that Ripinski obtained at least $12.O00 from the Big Tea com pany, for which he worked by sign ing the firms name to checks payable to James Wilson," and then cashing them. TO do this, they charge, he opened an office as the Home Speciality company, representing himself as James Wilson, it's president. and in that name opened an account at a bank that cashed the forged checks for him. The firm discovered the forgery . week after Ripinski left its employ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21

mittee includes E. w. Barrett, chairman, S. J. Bowie, r. W. Dixon. J. J. Smith. J. H. Phillips, R. F. Johnston, W. D. Jelks, W. Ryan, J. B. Babb, r. F. Glass, V. II. Hanson Beton Gilreath, T. o. smith. John W. sibley, w. B. Leedy and w. D. Jelks.
 According to the schedule of entertain ment, Birmingham guest on Saturday will stop at the Morris hotel and several informal affairs have been planned by the reception committee during his stay In this city.
 The occasion of an address from mem Der of the Citizens National committee, which was organized to conduct a vigor- ous campaign throughout the United States in support of the passage of the general arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France, will be the climax 10 a busy political week for this city and the public appearance of Mr. Watterson, who has been q political power in the south for many years, will add another to the list of distinguished speakers who have visited here during the year of 1911
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
HENDERSON AND
 BROWN MAY RUN
Believed Race for Railroad Commission Will Be
 Very Lively

Judging from political gossip, the presi- dSacy of the railroad commission of Ala bama will be one of the centers of interest in the state primary election next year as two strong candidates are expected 10 make the race. Charles Henderson, the present occupant of that position. and Cy- rus Brown, who has not as yet made pub lie his candidacy.
 Charles Henderson has formally de- clared his candidacy for reelection. That he would run has been commonly known, but the first definite announcement was made yesterday just prior to the conven- ing of the state democratic committee.
 MT. Henderson is lined up with the ma jority of his fellow democrats of the state in regard to the nomination of Oscar W. Underwod for president of the United States ,and in reference to this he said yesterday.
 "I am such an Underwod man that I believe it would be better to nominate Underwood and lose the presidency than to name another man who might win. Ala bama has a principle to maintain in this question that is better than making a sac rifice to go pledged for a man of another state.
 Tt now seems to me that the time has come for Alabama to put aside all preiu- dice in favor of the old idea that south ern man cannot be nominated. and do all in her power to land the nomination for man who not only is the biggest Ala
 
 respect and admiration of the nation. He is the best candidate for the demo- cratic party because he is an authority on the tariff. which should be the only fight made by this party. The other men proposed, with the exception of Clark, have never been connected with the ex- eeutive details of this issue, and Under- wood is more thoroughly conversant than any other man in the country with this matter.
 Aside from the tariff reason. Alabama would be giving credence to that well worn sentiment against southerner by not unanimously declaring for Underwood. and it is the only thing for the state to ,so."
 The rumor that Cyrus Brown, secretary of state, will be candidate in opposition to MT Henderson was generally discussed yesterday, and it was the concensus of opinion that he was certain to make the race His announcement as d candidate for that office may be made at any time, and is considered almost surety that he will enter the race.
 Mr. Brown is Birmingham man and extremely popular among a large number of friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21

ting a reduced rate, and that the lawful price Of bride was sl 75. He added that they were cheap at that price. but the aged bridegroom persisted in his claim, and was told to bring his brother back to the office with him. As yet he has not returned, and it is not known whether he had spent all of his wages for the license and did not have car fare home or whether someone around the courthouse had jollingly told him that he had been charged too much for his wife.
 The busy season for marriage licenses is the last of December and the nrst of June, some choosing the warmer and some the colder month for starting on their honeymoon. And then there are those who believe that any old time will do, and so they keep the marriage license trade alive during the dull months The number of Christmas weddings will not be larger than usual this year, but about 90 couples have secured licenses in the past week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
Nezvs of Ensley

Postmaster J. x. Thomas, chairman of the entertainment committee for Senator | J. F. Johnston, who will visit the city December 26, upon the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of Ensley's new postoffice, has been busy arranging the programme for the day. The ceremonies for the day will commence at 10 o'clock and the speakers will be Senator John ston and pr. Russell M. Cunningham Mr. Thomas will also make a short address. Following the ceremonies at the building the senator will be shown around Ensey by the committee in automobiles Corey Wylam and other points of interest will be visited. After the auto trip the sen ator will be entertained at luncheon at the Palace Cafe on Avenue E, the com mittee having arranged for an elaborate spread. The committee in part is as fol- lows:
 Jack X. Thomas A. F. Hilleke, R. E. Chadwick, J. A. Dupuy, J. H. Perkins, c. c. Burke, M. H. McDowell J. W. Minor, J. H. Leath, Rev George E. Boyd toastmaster; pr. R. M Cunningham, F. O. Harris E. w., Averyt, Crawford Perkins, J. c. DeLacee, s. T. Kennedy and D. ) Hummer Other features of the pro- gramme will be announced later.
 The idea for collecting food and gifts for the poor of the city inaugurated by Manager Steed of the Bell theatre proved very successful Several barrels filled with apples, oranges, potatoes, and candies cakes, crackers and other things were received from the children of the city who were admitted to tn. theatre provided they brought one of the above articles with them. The proceeds of the day were turned over to the Home Missionary society of the Methodist church and oth- CT societies who will distribute the food to the poor of the city.
 About a half dozen members Of tho First Aid corps returned to their homes at Vivian yesterday from Brceville. Tenn, where they assisted the rescue par ty. Members of the party state they had all they wanted to do in the rescue work and also that the scenes of sorrow and desolation about the mine and in the homes of the victims was pathetic in the extreme
 The members of the Fairview Metho- dist church will entertain in honor of the Rev. and Mrs. Joe l. Williams at the church Friday night. The affair win oe house warming and reception to the new pastor and his wife. Rev. Williams is we'll known in the Birmingham dis trict He was pastor of the Ensley church for several years. The people or the Fairview church are much pleased at the assignment of MT. Williams to Fair view.
 In celebration of the completion of some of their apartment houses, the General Realty company of Ensley will tender a public reception December 26 to 30 in- elusive in their Park avenue apartment house. Park avenue was formerly known as Avenue I. The four apartments will be shown furnished and beside the offi- cers and their wives a maid will be In attendance. Rereshments will be served and the hours open to the public will be from a. m. to 10 D. m. each day A. r tlilleke. superintendent of the Smet-So- way company is president and c. P Park is secretary and manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
s. H. LEA HERE
State Engineer of South Dakota Visit
 inE Relatives in Birmingham

Samuel H. Lea. state engineer of South Dakota. is visiting relatives in the city. Mir Lea. who formerly resided in r5ir- x,ingham, has become identified with the development of his adopted state to a r-arge extent He supervised the construc- tion of the magnificent new capitol build ing and Is now improving the park sur rounding it. He is engaged in promoting the Meridian road" trunk highway that is being built from Galveston to Win npeg. This will be built next spring. He is also prominently identified with various good road movements over the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
BIRMINGHAM MAN ! Is MADE HEIR ID | NEARLY S2,OOO,OOO Thos. A. Yancey, Jr., Noti- fled of the Action of a
 Wealthy Uncle WILL IS IN COURTS
 OF BUENOS AIRES George W. Seeamore Is Retired Capi- talist, Has Never Been Married
 and Makes Nephew His
 Sole Heir

Through an official communication re- ceived from the court authorities Of the city of Buenos Ayres, Thomas A. Yan- eey, Jr., young business man of this city, has just been notified that he will Inherit an estate valued at sl,o0O000 in the event of the death of his maternal uncle, George w. Seeamore, of that place The Seeamore will, naming Thomas Yancey Of Birmingham as sole heir to all his personal and real property, was filed sew eral days ago at Buenos Ayres and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
Trains Late

Train operations were demoralized to a 105 due here at S45 o'clock, strolled into the Terminal over four hours late the Seminole limited on the Illinois Central was about four hours late while the fast Alabama Great Southern train last night for the south was reported two hours late being due here at 10:10 o'clock
 Train No. F on the Alabama Great Southern was two hours late while the fast Alabama Great Southern train north came in about one hour late. Seaboard and Southern railway trains fared a little better, coming into Birmingham about on time. Telegraph operators in conversa- ton over the wires with operato tors at small stations found that the storm was not confined to the Birmingham distric, but ragged with unlimited fury elsewhere in this immediate section
 In the business section the fury of .ho winds caused considerable damage and came very near causing serious injury to pedestrians. The most serious accident reported was at the Empire corner. Knox Milsap, well known young man of the city, was entering the store at that point when the wind blew huge plate glass window from it's anchorage and the fall ing debris knocked him down. MT. Mill sap struggled to rise but the glass held him a prisoner until he was rescued by other gentlemen. He was sent to his home in an ambulance. A pole fell across hucksters wagon on the East Lake road and severed the wagon but inflicted no injury upon either the driver nor the horse.
 The velocity of the wind down town was furious. The most spectacular performance of the angered clements was to topple over delivery wagon at the corner of First avenue and Twenty first street. The driver was uninjured. The wind sim ply picked up the wagon and sent the cargo to every point of the compass
 Those who were walking around the corners of the big office buildings came in for considerable difficulty in travelling The use of umbrellas was almost out 0 the question and many rain soaked shop pers and office employees were to be seen struggling against the raging gale
 Along about noon the blow spent itself and although the elements were threatening down town the situation was considerably modified and much safer
 Despite the i'll wind if did not fail to hlow the merchants the proverbial good. A large array of shoppers filled the down town stores and inquiry from many mer- chants brought the statement that fine business was transacted during the aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
WILL HAVE MUSIC
 FESTIVAL IN MAY Minneapolis Symphony Or chestra Will Be a Great
 Feature

At meeting of the Birmingham Music festival commmittee yesterday afternoon, President J. H. Hoicombe was authorized to close a contract with the Minneapolis Symphony orchestra. one of the greatest in the country, for Friday and Saturday, May and 4.
 The matter of engaging one or more op- cratic celebrities will be taken up later.
 The Jefferson theatre has been secured for the festival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
France Honors Peary

New oYrk. December 20.-The Academy of Sports of France has awarded a gold medal to Admiral Peary for the admir- able lesson of physical energy and moral courage given to the entire world in pnr- suing in the midst of fatigues, sufferngs and difficulties. the conquest of the north pole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
STENZEL'S
 ECZEMA LIQUID

clear white liquid for cleansing, purl- flying and healing skin and scalp dis eases. Stops itching instantly; cures per lnanently. A few days after using the disease begins to disappear. Price, $l. Sold in Birmingham by Jacobs Phar- macy and Patton Pope Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the probate office showing the fol- lowing transfers of property, the con sideration being $lOoO or more:
 $l1oo-The National Real Estate, Bond wis, lots 1 and ? in block 3, according to the National Real Estate, Bond and Mortgage company's first addition to South Highlands.
 s2100-Mrs. Flora c. Yerby and W. D. Yerby to J. V. Kirkland, parcel of land at the corner of First avenue and Fifth street in North Birmingham.
 $3Ooo-F T. Dow to Nelle s. Ramsay, a part of lot 1 in block 3, according to the survey of Belvedere Place.
 SPOOL. Hunter Armstrong to II. D.. Cullen. lot IS in block 2S. according to the map. plan and survey of the West End Land and Improvement company.
 s6Ses--J. l.. Pippen and wife, Mary, to Sue V. Pippen, an undivided half interest in and to lots g. 1, , and G, in block 25-C. in the first addition to Ensley. and lots I. s. 9 and 10, in block l5-E, according to the map of Ensey.
 $loOO-E. IT. Ne@' anu "iie, Si"ii'e' 'o A. J. Farley, lot "A in block in Brown & Joys map of East Brighton.
 $1250-E, H. West and wife. Clarine, to A. I. Farley, lot IS. in block 9i. accord ing to the East Lake Land company s survey of East Lake,
 $225o-W. R. Stewart and wife to c. R.. Pyeatt, lot , in block ?. in the map of F. T. Fields addition to Ensley.
 S1S5o-C. w, Streit to Henry F. Lesher, the south AZ feet of lot 4 in block 2. according to the survey of the property of I. M. Ware.
 $l000-C -Crotwell Bros, Lumber company to T o. Lathem, lot IA in block 16o. on Arlington avenue, in the city of Besse- mer.
 $1O00-Emi Nathan to J. l.. Turner, q parcel of land in Adamsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21

SOUTHERN RAILWAYS "BIRNINGHAN SPECIAI.- THE NEW YORK TRAIN. NOW ONE HOUR THE
 QUICKEST TIME.
 LEAVES 0s3O A. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
Fowler Leaves Lake Charles

Lake Charles. La, December 20- Aviator R. G. Fowler left here this afternoon at l:40 for Jennings. La. talk ing E. R. Shaw as a passenger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
East Lake Isolated


 The citizens of the East Lake territory tried every conceivable means of getting into the city and to their work The Christmas rush pressed upon the minds of the employees and their efforts to get to town were in some instances he roic. Many came on fruit wagons, farm wagons and on any kind of conveyance Many men went to the railroad yards, in Woodlawn especially, and caught freight trains en route to the city. Others tele- phoned that they were walking and along about Il o'clock many employees due in the city at about 7:SO were to be seen trudg- ing into the business center on foot
 The East Lake line was the chief suf- ferer from the rage of the storm AL though heavily charged electric wires were down on the ground and blowing in all directions, not one accident has been reported. The escape of so many pedestrians is considered very fortunate.
 In the railroad yards the damage of the storm was no less severe than to the East Lake car line. It was reported here that telephone wires were broken along many rights of way and that telegraph service to many places was out of the question. The telegraph wires to Coum- bus, Ga, on the Central of Georgia, were other lines admitted that it was with diff ficuty that communications were retained with removed places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21
TERRIFIC STORM DID MUCH DAMAGE IN CITY YESTERDAY East Lake Isolated and Rail- road Traffic Was
 DemOralized
NO HUMAN INJURIES
 HAVE BEEN REPORTED
High Winds Played Many Dangerous Tricks With Pedestrians and 9th CTS Who Tried to Brave the
 Angry Elements

The windstorm which struck Birming- ham early yesterday morning and which did not spend it's fury for some hours dis abled the East Lake car line all yesterday and last night It was announced off eially last night that cars would be oper- ating on tine line today if energetic meas ures now being put forth can accomplish that work. The financial damage to this district by the wind, which assumed the proportions Of a hurricane at times, can not at this time be estimated President A. H. Ford of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, would only would cost a lot of money. He could not approximate the damages.
 The Southern Bell Telephone company and the Peoples company suffered heavy damage by wires falling to the ground, while railroad operations into Birmingham were almost chaotic.
 From Sloss furnace to Avondale nearly every electric pole except brand new ones was torn down, carrying guide wires, trolly wires and feed wires with them. The winds skipped to Seventy-seconl street, beyond Woodlawn, and there tore up poles and wires from that point on to the western confines of that district. The company yesterday morning, when the extent of the damage was ascertaned, placed many extra cars on the Gate City line and East Lake passengers to Blr- mngham were transferred from Wood lawn crossing onto the Gate City line and brought to the city. Last night when the shops turned out their great forces the people had to go the same way. Despite the fact that Mat Sloan, assistant to the president; G. H. Harris, general superin- tendent, and over 150 workmen were en- gagged froul carly dawn until last night, the condition was not relieved. It was the general belief last night however, that by this morninG.the service would be at least partially resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21

BIRMINGHAM SPECie." SOUTHERN RAILWAYS
 FAST TRAIN, NOW ONE HOUR QUICKEST TIME TO NEW YORK; O,3O A. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-21

SOUTHERN RAILWAY
 STANDARD ROUTE
 TO NEW YORK NOW ONE HOUR QUICKEST TIME THROUGH ATLANTA
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-02-09
NOTED ORCHARD
CHANGES HANDS
LOCAL MEN PURCHASE EGGERMONT
Exclusive Improvements Planned by the
Hall-DayidSOn Syndicate Price
Said to be 100000.


| One OF the largest realty deals that
was ever carried out in the Hood River
Valley was concluded here last week
hy the j. II. Heilbronner Go, The
Eggermont ranch, one OF the host
snoWn tracts IN the valley was sold by
NJ. f. Eggert, Of Portland, to the
Eggermont Orchard Go. of which Chas,
hal, F. J.. and P. S. Davidson are the
oihcers. The consideration for the
transaction is said to be between 500
ouO and Sll0,0 600 Mr.. EgCert has own
ed the tract since 1896. Although il is
understood that the syndicate viii be-
gin Immediately to clear the unde-
Veloped portion Of the land, it is not
known whether or not they will subdi
vide 1t. Frank Davidson, who has had
an extensive epXreience in orchard
culture, viii have the management of
the place.
The property comprises 1877 acres. 80
OF which is set in bearing orchard. 1t
Is DIVIDED about equally into three vari-
eties, Spltzenbergs, Yellow rNewtowns
ana Jonathans. A carload Of its Yel-
low NeWtoWn Pippin captured the first
prize at the Spokane Apple Show last
tall. The Eggermont orchard has al
ways been considered one of the best
pieces OF proeery in the valley. 1t
produced 1900 boxes of commercial
apples last season. 1t is we'll equipped
with buildings and has a gravity water
system which supplies II inches of
water for irrigation Its present state
OF development as been brought about
under the supervision of Thomas and
Henry Avery, swho will remain ON the
place until March l.
Mr.. Eggert is one of the be e3t.known
Portland men who invested in Hood
River apple land when the industry was
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-02-09

GATE without tearing up the streets
! Sewer connections, too, will have to he
laid to the edge of the curbing, The
report was referred to the street com.
mlttee, who are instructed to confer
with the engineer and draw up ordin.
ances with respect to at least three
Kinds OF paving, which they will pres
ent to the mayor and council for their
choice.
In the report Of chairmen of commit
tees, Councilman Higgins stated that
Gfahdall u Roberts were at work on
the city books and would probably
nave ready report for the next meet
ing. Councilman Smith reported that
the ilre and water committe had, after
an investigation Of the Ferguson opera
house, found it to be in as safe cGndi-
uon as any of such places of amuse-
ment IN the city With regard to the
conference that had been held with the
Hood River Light & Power Co, it was
reported that the company would make
the following prices for lights on the
basis of five year contract; 80 candle
power. $l.5O; 48 candle power, 50: 80
candle power, $3.50 arc light. SIS, and
the city will have to bear the cost of
installation. As it is very desirable
to have a change in the lighting sytem,
since 1t has been installed bv piece
meal, the committee will again confer
with the power company and cndeavor
10 secure more equitable distribution
of the lights.
The street committee reported that
they had found that the cost would be
too great to justify the building of
street over the triangular piece of
ground at the juncture of Oak and
Front Streets.
Councilman Hall, for the Judiciary
committee, said that the message of
the mayor had been distributed to the
members of the council. As to the in
crease in kthe salary of the record
er, the committee deemed it unwise
to take any action on this matter till
the beginning of another wear. DR..
broslus, chairman of the health com
stated that the proper steps
were not being taken by certain citi-
zens on the Heights to make sewer CO.
nectons. The Judiciary committee
were instructed to draw up an ordi-
nance providing that proper connee-
tions be made.
The Hood River Heights Push Club
nave made arrangements to have the
garbage removed from that section of
the city and asked the council to
locate dumping ground. The matter
was referred to the health committee
for an Investigation.
Add Council
The recorder made report of bills
'eceived for the past month. He
stated that the Light & Power Com
oany. had paid the expenses of the
special bond election.
An ordinance, making it misde-
neanor for minors under the age of Is
years. to use or have in their possession
any form of liquors or tobacco, passed
is first reading.