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The Washington times., 1911-12-18
Publicity Agent
May Not Be Hired

The Chamber Of Commerce may not
engage a publicity agent after all. This
morning petition for a special meeting
OF the Chatni er TO reconsider It's action
lust week In authorizing the employ
ment of such an official was given to
President James F. Oyster.
The petition IS signed by thirty mom-
b"rs. two of them former presidents of
the organization. Only twenty-five
signatures to a petition for a special
n oct,ng are required In order to make
1t necessary for the president to call
such a meeting.
There has been much dissatisfaction
since the action was taken authorizing
tie employment OF a publicity agent for
the Chamber.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
FUNDS LACKING To
PRINT MESSAGE ON
CONTROLLERL LANDS
Secretary Wilson's Request
for Expense of Distribu-
ton Turned Down.

Uncle Jim" Wilson can't print that
Presidents message Of July 90 en-.
titled 1.-THE Elimination Of Certain Lands
Fronting on Controller Bay. Alaska"
out Of the Department of Agriculture
funds. nor can he call on the Presi-
Dental printing appropriation to do 1t.
This ruling was made today by the
Comptroller of the Treasury. following a
request from the Secretary of Agricul-
ture as to how he might have the docu-
ment printed Secretary Wilson wants
8. 0S02 worth Of copies to distribute
throughout the country.
According to the Comptrollers deci-
sion. the only way he can get them is to
get Congress to print them out of the
Congressional allotment for public print
Ing.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
Trade of Animals
Lands Him in Jail

LEBANON, Pa, Dec. Isl. H.
Butcher Kettering, Unknown
farmer of Annville township. must
serve three months In Jail and pay
a fine Of $25, as q result of one of
the most peculiar accusations brought
into the local courts in years.
Butcher some time ago traded a COW
and - to J. B. Lands, a neighbor. for
a horse. Later Kettering thought he
got the worst of the bargain and
went to Lands stable and set the
COW at liberty. He was arrested on
a charge Of felonious entry and
larceny. In view Of his standing in
the community Judge Henry suspend
ed the sentence on the felonious en-
try charge and sentenced him merely
on the charge Of larceny.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
c Commissioners FavOf
Sims Bill in Report

The Commissioners sent to Congress
today a favorable report on the bill in
troduced by Congressman Sims, OF
Tennessee, to prohibit the employment
Of women in connection with the sale
The bill amends the excise law by pro-
viding that mo person or corporation
shall allow any female, whether a minor
or adult, to do any work connected
with the sale Of intoxicating liquor In
sold"
The penalty is a fine Of SIS. or thirty
days Imprisonment The bill provides
that each day the act Is violated shall
constitute a separate offense.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
Ham Reaches Post.

Tie Department of State was in
forced today that Colonel Han. the
newly appointed director general Of GUS
toms Tor Nicaragua, arrived at Mana
qua on the 14th, ard that he was ac-
ccmpanied by his assistant. Captain
Wilson, and the currency experts. The
Americans have taken up the duties Of
tfeir new Offices.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
Gives Thousands
To Aid the Poor

TOLEDO, Dec. 18.-The sum of $12, 900
was given by John w. Bookwalter to
the Associated Charities and the Saliva
ton Army for the relief Of the poor and
to provide for a Joyous Christmas time
for the worthy people of Springfield.
Ohio.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
GaekWar Apologies.

i DELHI. India, Dec. 1s-The Gaekwar
OF Baroda has issued a formal apology
for bowling only once to King George
on whom he Immediately turned his
back during the Durbar The gaekwar
declared he was nervous. =
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
Pastor Remains Here
For Several Months

The Rev. John Reid Shannon. former
pastor Of the Metropolitan Methodist
Church, will not leave the city for some
months yet, for although DR.. Shannon
has accepted lectureship in the school
Of theology Of Boston University, his
lectures will not begin until october Of
next year.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
Mice Subdue Elephant.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-Jewel. said to
be the fiercest 'man-killing" elephant
in captivity, always kept chained in
Central Park, Isl thoroughly subdued
since two mice got into her cage. The
pachyderm is afraid of them.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18
LOCAL MENTION.

Big Demand for Jno. G. Meinberg's
Fruit and Pound Cake at asc lb.
Your supply ought to be ordered with
out delay The Ingredients of these cakes
are the finest obtainable-just such as
you'd employ at home. Order at grocers,
market stands or bakery. 7l6 18th Sc.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18

J. Jay Gould, 4aI 9th.
Tree toys, stocking gifts. unseL
The Washington times., 1911-12-18

By the House That Jack Built.
The Washington times., 1911-12-18

Electric Tree Lights.
Electrical Novelties and Toys.
Y.5 Electric Flashlights, CSC.
Electric Webster, TT 9Th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
EXUM THINKS BONDS SHOULD
 BE SOLD WITHOUT DELAY

are eager to bid on our bonds" said Pres ident Exum. "I conferred with some of the leading banks there purely as to the city bonds and they were deeply inter ested
 "The conditions now are just right for the sale, and I advised the commission to this effect. I was told by the leading bank of Chicago that the bonds of Bir- mingham would bring a premium of 430 to 44O if they were sold right away. While I cannot guarantee that this pre- mium will be secured when the sale is made, yet believe it will. Never before in the history of this city has such a premium been offered, and that Is a very fine and complimentary condition.
 ''rhe bonds of Birmingham, I take it., will be foated without the slightest trou- ble."
 Speaking of commercial conditions in Chicago, MT. Exum said:
 tBusiness men are very much encour- aged over the fine crop reports which are to the effect that the agricultural harvest will be the best ever realized in the south. Business has not been so bad this sea son, they say, and the fall and winter season is expected to be very fiatterins'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
INSPECTION MADE
 OF CITY THEATRES
Chief Bennett Has Declared That the Shubert Is Not
 Safe

The commissioners, some property own CTS and A. ". Bennett, chief of the fire department, made trip of inspection yes terday to all the theatres of the city to ascertain if they were fireproof. The visit was caused by condemnation re- port of Chief Bennett on the Shubert theatre some days ago. The statement was made that the Shubert was as safe as any theatre in this city. Commission CTS Lane and Weatherly desired full information on the matter and was one of the places visited yesterday. The proposition of whether the commis- sioners will sustain the recommendations of Fire Chief Bennett as to the Shu- bert being unocupiced this season will come up today.
 It is probable that the commission will sustain Chief Bennett. It Is known that President Exum will. He said yesterday that he would most certainly sustain the report of Chief Bennett. MT. Exum owns the Bijou theatre and in speaking of the safety of amusement places he said, If the fire chief were to tell me that the Bijou theatre was unsafe, in his opi<nM, would most, certainly sustain his opin- ion and would fix it or have it unoc- cupied. shall do the same In respect to the shubert. While, as a matter of fact, there Is no comparison in the safety of the two places, I would certainly fol- low the report of MT. Bennett"
 After the inspection yesterday after noon no comment was made by the com missioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
SCRATCH ON FOOT
 RESULTS IN DEATH
An East Lake Boy Dies From Blood Poisoning Caused By Slight
 Accident

Andrew David Pratt. the 11-year- old son of MT. and Mrs. A. A. Pratt, died at local infirmary at an early hour yesterday morning of blood poisoning
 The case was very peculiar. A few days ago the boy, while going bare footed, received very small scratch, so small in fact that he gave it very little attention. Within a few days his foot began to swell and gave him lt- tie pain. Following this he reported his injury to his parents, who imme diately gave the case medical atten- ton.
 But blood poisoning had spread and although he was taken to the hospital all of the efforts of the doctors failed and the bright little chap succumbed to the poisoning early yesterday morn ing.
 The little fellow was very popular among his companions and well known and liked by all. He was one of the leaders in his Sunday school and school.
 The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the family residence, 7S12 Hillman avenue, East Lake with interment in Woodlawn cem- etery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
THOUSANDS VISIT NEW PACKING PLANT
All Declare Local Armour & Co.,. Establishment to
 Be Model

The formal opening of the splendid new building and plant of Armour x Co. yesterday at S3O9-11-13 First avenue was an occasion of much interest not only to the business men who have awaited the opportunity of inspecting this most mod ern equipped branch house of the great packing company, but of equally as much interest to the ladies of the city who showed much enthusiasm over the clean and perfectly sanitary arrangements for handling and keeping the meats and other such things as go into the kitchen.
 Several thousand people visited the new place of business during the day. and without exception the comment of each person was lavishy bestowed in con graduation on the achievement of the local representatives of Armour x Co.,, who are responsible for the business which justifies the erection of such house and equipment.
 The opening of the plant was Of moment likewise to many of the repre- sentatives of Armour & Co. In other cities, a number of whom came and par ticipated in extending the Inequalities of the house to the hundreds of visitors. Among them were w. s. Smith, general superintendent of the territory covering Alabama and part of Georgia; Manager Douglas of New Orleans, Manager Glaze of Montgomery, Manager Hertz of Selma. Manager Galloway of Louisville, and s. B. Hill of Chattanooga, head Of the trade promotion department.
 The visitors were first received at the door by the general manager, w. S. Moughon, by whom they were later turned over to E. l.. Fielding, assistant manager, and shown the route through the three large coolers where are stored over 25O carcasses of cattle, cut in quar- ters. besides whole sheep and calves. The honors of the occasion In this import ant department were done by F. Haley. who is well known in this city.
 At intervals throughout the building guides were stationed to direct the visi- tors to successive places of interest and explain the methods and means in each particular department. Greatest interest was exhibited by all. in the power plant, the smoke houses, the sausage plant, and especially In the display room, where delectable sandwiches and cool refresh ments were served while splendid mus- cal selections were rendered by an or chestra.
 Manager Moughon and his assistant Mir Fielding, succeeded well In the ca pacity of hosts to the several thousands of people who visited their place of busi- ness, and it goes without saying that everybody had good time. Among well known persons who were seen at the new plant of Armour & Co. yesterday were Webb Crawford, General Fucker, l.. Sevier, c. B. Rogers, Capt. Frank s. White and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
AT THE HOTELS

Gaston Scott, prominent real estate dealer of Montgomery, is in the city al the Metropolitan.
 J. H. Ables of Decatur is registered at the Metropolitan.
 James B. Jones of Fayette is stop ping at the Metropolitan
 Earl Staver of Athens is stopping al the Hillman.
 B. c. Chambers of Carbon Hill is registered at the Hillman
 Charles Allen of Montgomery is in the city at the Hillman.
 Frank McPherson of Montgomery Is stopping at the Morris.
 N. P. Tompkins of Tuscumbia is reg Istered at the Norris
 c. H. Jones of Clanton is in the city al the Morris.
 S E. Jones of Eufaula is stopping at the Birmingham.
 sam T. Rice of Anniston is registered . a the Birmingham.
 J. A. Cobb of Vernon is stopping al the Florence
 J. R. Bailey of Montgomery Is reg istered at the Florence.
 R.. H. Lowering of Ragland is in the city at the Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
WAS TOLD BY BANKERS IN CHI CAGO THAT FINE PREMIUM COULD BE OBTAINED IF OF TERED NOW -

That the bonds of Birmingham would bring a better price now than if the sale were delayed any length of time and that the commission had accordingly adVer- tised for bids was the. statement of Pres ident Culpepper Exum of the commission yesterday, who has just returned from Chicago.
 While there MT. Exum conferred with some of the leading banks, bond houses and financial men about the bonds of Blr- mingham. He secured large amount of data relative to the prevailing conditions and practically every one advised placing the bonds on the market now, while a large amount of money is idle. The opin- ion, according to MT. Exum, seemed to he that within 90 days or 60 days fine price may be realized for the securities.
 In Chicago the bond houses and banks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
Training for Marathon

Birmingham may have an entry In the next international Marathon race in the person of Sergt Tom Shirley Of the North Birmingham division of the police force. judging from the recital of a chase he gave a negro teamster at the police court yesterday morning.
 Sergeant Shirley testified that he saw son of midnight, by name John Key holds, driving a wagon along a puollc highway at North Birmingham, said wagon containing a cask of the size and shape that usually contains 12 dozen for $1350, c. O. D., and that on hailing the said dusky charioteer he lashed up his fiery untamed steed into a gallop and dashed down the road at a1:92 fait.
 Tom started in hot pursuit and, though the distance between him and the fleeing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
OPEN OFFICES HERE
Company Builds Plants for the De-
 structiOn of Refuse

The Power Speciality company, man. ufacturers of refuse destroyers and super heaters, will open branch of fee here as soon as possible and D. I. Penruddocke, a local engineer, will be in charge. Announcement to this effect was made by Mir Penruddocke yesterday upon his return from New York.
 The company to have southern head quarters here has manufactured and installed crematories in various cities of the south and intends to develop the southern trade thoroughly. MT Penroddocke has been in charge oi several propositions for the firm and is familiar with the erection of refuse plants.
 q have a proposition to submit to the commissioners relative to ere matory soon," said MT. Penruddocke yesterday. q can erect one at the North Birmingham light plant and furnish a tremendous amount of power free tc the city. In Havana, where we are now erecting one, the city sold the power secured for large price when it was shown how valuable it was"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
Real Estate Transfers

< Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate ransactionsetaoETAO of 5000 or more were involved, were filed in the probate court Monday: i. $25o0--W P Smith ct al to T. P West. lots 20, 21 and 22 in survey ot Charles T. McMillion's addition to Bir- mingham.
 s5. $2OOO-G. B. Mitchell to c. H. Dean lots z and g. block S6, survey of North Birmingham.
 $2350-B. J. George to Frank H. May part of lots and 6, block 653, sur vey of Elyton Land company
 $9,982. .83-Joe Morsicono to S. D Thompson, a lot situated in Elyton known as Tan Yard lot
 $1450-Mrs. A. R. Harris to w. N Richardsan, the west half of lot 2 block 31, survey of Phelan's addition to Birmingham.
 s1000-J. B. Orr to J. H. Ryan, lot 6 block 91, survey of East Lake.
 $2O00-Mary W. Noble ct al to Willis A. Lester, lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, block 1 survey of R. N. Greens addition te Owenton.
 $5s50-Mrs. Octavia A. Wood to Will. liam A. Biles. Sr., part of lots 8 and 4, block 696, survey of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
COMMISSION BUYS
 NEW PRISON STE Architect Is Instructed to Go Ahead With the
 Work at Once

At an informal meeting of the com- raissioners yesterday Harry Wheelock was engaged as architec- for the new prison and the land. comprising F acres, was purchased from the Birmingham Realty company by the city.
 The city, through Commissioner Wealth erly, exchanged the forrIer crematory site, situated on the corner of Avenue D and Fourteenth street, Yer s16,0o0 and interest for four years, and a lot near Seventh street and Avenue I for S35Oo, the two parcels making a payment Of sls,50o on the acreage, worth, 1t is said, about s4l,GOO. The property exchanged V as held by the city and re-exchanged at the same figure except the Avenue property, which earned the city some rloney on the investment during the time owned.
 The total price of the prison building, it is said, will be about S30,000, rather than f4O,OOO, at first suggested. The smaller price was determined on by cut ting down the dimensions oi the proposed building, which will serve the eitys pur- roses adequately for many years, it is believed.
 The commissioners and MT. Wheelock, after the land was purchased, went over every detail of the new prison and the a7chitcct was authorized to go ahead with the work. It was pointed out that The building will be of concrete and so q ranged that it can be cleansed every day by running water from the top to the lower floors. The construction will be in every sense modern, while the fresh ar features and the various baths will be an innovation in prison construction here. MT Wheelock, who was engaged to handle the prison for the city, visited many cities over the country before he designed the Birmingham jail. He was engaged by the late Capt. Frank O'Brien while he was Mayor.
 The commissioners are very anxious to get the building under. way. as the present building is wholly inadequate. The prison will be located on a I7-acre tract near the Standard Oil company The city stables and other buildings will also be located there.
 The general opinion seems to be that the commissioners secured a rather neat bargain when they sold off the old lots of little use for the figure paid. The h. onoy has been tied up in an investment V hich was wholly uncalled for. it is said, and has been lying idle for four years. The city will pay interest on that in- vestment to the Realty company in the [: transaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
COMPLAIN OF WALL
Citizens Maintain That It Is in Un-
 safe Condition

The commission is facing a rather knotty problem in wall constroversy adiourning the new Drennen building, cor ner Second avenue and Twentieth street. Several business men called at the city hall yesterday morning to see what was to be done in reference to wall which is said to be unsafe. The wall in aues- tion is of the building occupied by tail bring firm and the city has refused to is- sue building permit until the wall is made safe An appeal has been taken to the commission. The property owners have suggested that the commissioners should tear down the wall and no dam age would have to be paid by the city. However, Capt. Romaine Boyd, city attor- ney, Is to render an opinion on that fea- ture of the case before any action is taken by the city.
 Building Inspector Matthews has re- fused to give permit and until the commissioners act the proposition will be held up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
OFF FOR MOBILE
Battery Will Go Into Annual En- v campment at Gulf City

Battery D, First Field artillery. Captain L. s. Dorrance commanding, left last night for their annual encampment at Mobile. First Lieutenant F. F. Hooper and E. l.. Anderson and Second Lieuten- ants T. F. I,uckie and Frank Finn and so enlisted men were in line
 The boys put up splendid appearance and their arms and equipment were In excellent shape.
 The field artillery Is composed by two well equipped field batteries located at P ningham and Montgomery. and arc under command of Major J. Q. Smith of Birming gham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
Quarantine Against Naples

D. c. Behrens, local agent of the North German Lloyd Steamship com pany, received the following notice yes- terday: "On account of the quarantine against Naples until further notice no
 passengers will be taken from that port to any Mediterranean. Black sea or far eastern and Australian ports by steamers of the North German Lloyd. First and second cabin and steerage passengers will be landed at Naples as heretofore. We will accept at Naples second cabin and steerage passengers bound for New York. First cabin pas sengers, however, will be accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
E. T. Wilcox Here Yesterday

E. T. Wilcox. assistant general freight agent for the Frisco lines, was in Bir- mingham yesterday. He was here on personal business, but held a conference with Division Freight Agent McDonough of the Frisco and other officials relative to the company affairs, Mr. Wilcox said business was looking up somewhat and he was optimistic about the fall chances for fine traffic movements. MT. Wilcox returned to Memphis last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18


 vericle increased rapidly, he was able to keep track of the fugitive by the beer bottles, or rather bottles of beer that the mad flight of the dark-hued jehu had strewed along the highway.
 How far did you follow the team?" queried Judge Black.
 lover six miles, replied the rival of St. Yves and Johnny Hayes.
 And he got away?'
 ssYes,', replied Tom. You see,I fol- lowed the wagon as long as I could see bottle, but when I came to the cask stopped; otherwise I would have been running yet" The evidence brought out the fact that Reynolds had been arrested later, but, of course, not with the goods. So he was charged with dozen different offenses, from cruelty to animals to mayhem. He was invited to take the stand in his own behalf.
 What have you to say?" said the judge
 Hits jest dis away, Jedge; dat hoss ain't got no good lines and he's powerful police gentle'm he jest nater'ly runs away. Yas, suh, ah bought dat hoss from MT Wertheimer, and he's runned off more dan a dozen time; side, jedge, l ain't got no good lines and he's powerful hard to stop I ain't nevah had no whip; no, sah, p
 Fifty dollars interrupted Judge Black. "Get down. 't
 For de Lawd's sake, jedge, dat ole hoss did it"-
 Inside" yelled Officer Todd and John the jehu was placed back in the cage.
 How about the other cases against Reynolds" inquired Clerk Cunningham. 1T guess that $50 will hold him for a while," gently murmured his honor. Next oase.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
Renewing Compilations
 By Absorption

If your complexion is marred with blotches, moth patches. pimples or freckles, it's useless to butter with powders and paints, lotions, creams and things. in an effort to get rid of the trouble. Unless you have some ability as an artist you'll mar you, appearance still more.
 The new and rational way is to take off the complexion itself, with all its offensive marks. Just get an ounce of pure mercolized wax at the drug gist,s and use at night same as cold cream. Remove next morning with water and soap, following with dash of cold water. The mercolized WAX absorbs the half-dead scarf skin in flaky particles, so gradually no one guesses you're treating your face unless 1t be by the result, which is truly wonderful. There's nothing like 1t for restoring a natural, healthy and beautiful complexion.-Aunt Sally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-18
BAND CONCERT

Nappi's band will play at East park tonight, and the programme will be as follows:
 March, "The Thunderer" Sousa. Selections. 'The Girl Question: How ard.
 Waltz. "The Enchantress' Blanke. Trombone Solo, Don't Wake Me Up; I'm Dreaming" R. Smith
 Intermission.
 Two-Step, Sugar Moon," Wenrich. Jerusalem the Golden," Paraphrase, Robinson.
 Selections, "The Prince of Tonight" Howard.
 Barn Dance, Madame sherry Hoschna. .