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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
STORM bREW|NG| IN REPUBLICAN CAMP State Committee May Have To Meet Again-Is
 Long Chairman?

According to well posted republican leaders of Alabama, there is destined to be a warm fight in republican politics of this state.
 This is due to the fact that the national republican committee has declared uncon- stitutional the action of the state com mittee in selecting last August delega- tion to the national convention.
 "As a result of that action," stated Julius Davidson yesterday. ''all the work accomplished last August will have to be done over again. There will have to be beat and county meetings held all over the state and new state convention The executive committee will be called to- gether soon, and the matter will be threshed out as to whether Pope Long or Joseph o. Thompson is chairman. Mir. Long was elected in August, but inas- much as it has been decreed that the ac- tion of that convention was not legal, it is now question as to whether the election of MT. Long was legal"
 If it proves to be true that the repub- licans will have to accomplish all their work over again, Robert LaFollette and William Taft, prominent candidates for the republican nomination, will get busy in Alabama. It is understood that each will have personal representative on the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
CAVE-|NS WORRY
 CITY AUTHORITIES
Underground Streams Be- lieved Responsible for Pe-
 culiar Sink Holes

The city authorities are being caused a great deal of anixety by the large num- bers of cave-ins that have occurred In the southeast part of the city within the last week or so Many people believe that the heavy rains of the last few weeks are responsible for the cave-ins, while others place the blame on the many underground streams that are known to flow under the city.
 It is thought that these streams have their origin in the mountains and then flow down the valley. The construction of the soil is very unstable and the streams are making large. inroads some depth from the surface of the ground. Street Commissioner Frank Gafford and large force of men are being kept busy with the trouble caused by the subter- ranean streams and they are afraid that serious trouble will be caused unless something is done to stop the excava- tons.
 The latest cave-in occurred at the cor her of Alley c and Twenty-first street, where pit was formed the size of q small house. There was another cave-in at Avenue D and Twenty-second street some time ago. Last week a family on the southside were driven from their house by a cave-in that wrecked the chimney and destroyed one side of the building.
 It is likely that the authorities will se- cure a geological expert to examine the underground streams and see what can be done to stop the work of destruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were is- sued by the probate judge yesterday.
 William H. Robertson of Houston, Tex, to Miss Anna Ethel Ferguson.
 John Thacher of Tradirne to Miss Eliza Short.
 c. r. Gaines of Rome, Ga, to Miss Maggie Phillips.
 Ennis Graham of Hartselle to Miss Lula May Brake
 F. G. Bradford of Macon, Ga,, to Miss Rosa NJ. Sims.
 G. P. Nelson of Atlanta to Miss Bonnie Weathers.
 Alfred Burns of Morris to Miss Lee Baird.
 Charlie Thompson of Morris to Miss Ida Thomas.
 c. B. Conway of Birmingham to Mrs Maud Trout.
 J. A. Turnipseed of Birmingham to Miss Maude Eva Mcconnell.
 Louis Canterberry of Birmingham to Miss Aida Billings.
 Augustus Y. Noogin of Ensley to Miss Mildred M. Smallwood
 Francesca Sargi of Birmingham to Te- rena Leonti. Grover Walsh of Ensley to Miss Pauline Suggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
TWO AUTOMBILES
 STOLEN YESTERDAY
T. H. Molton's Machine Taken While Returning From Funeral--H. c.
 AllisOn's Car Stolen

Two automobile thefts were reported to the police yesterday and Chief Bodeker has sent out number of telegrams in an effort to catch the thieves.
 The first theft reported was that of a new 1912 model Cadillac machine owned by T. 1T. Motion. The auto is brand new one, painted black with dark blue top, wind shields, tire iron and an extra tire on the side. The license number of the auto is 25S6 Alabama, the serial number, 36S66 and the motor number 6252O. terday morning, directly after the funeral of Thomas Motion, Jr Marion Woodruff, Mr. Notions chauffeur had taken some people home from the cemetery and had left the machine standing in front of their house while he went around behind. When he returned the machine was gone but he saw two young white men going of speed He immediately notified the police who are giving the matter diligent attention.
 The second theft occurred about noon yesterday. H. c. Allison had driven his automobile, 1910 model Black Cadillac, up in front of the Kress store on Second avenue. He was in the store for 10 min car had disappeared
 Chief Bodeker said last night that a liberal reward would be paid for the re- turn of the machines and the detention of the thieves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
STATE RETURNING
 ID CONVENTION
Tom Long Says Voters Are Tired of the Primary
 System

That Alabama is fast going back to the convention for the nomination of state officials is the opinion of Tom L.. Long of Walker county, a member of the state democratic executive commit tee.
 There is no doubt but that the peo- pie of the state are tired of the pri- mary system.' he said. "That system has caused more distress In my county than the low price of cotton since the close of the war.
 "The claim that representative gov ernment is not preserved by the conven- tion plan is foolish, for the people will be able to speak through their instructed delegations.
 "The strength of the convention for the nomination of all officials as dem onstrated at the meeting in Birmingham some days ago of the state executive committee caused surprise If an effort is made in the state convention of next April to oust the primary system, that effort will win. The primary would be dead now but for the protest made in the last convention by Wallace w. Screws of Montgomery.
 'In his speech in Richmond last night MT. Underwood in protesting against the referendum, initiative, recall, and other far fetched ideas, which are destined to defeat Prof Woodrow Wilson, entered plea for the present form of represen- tative government. He meant the nation al government, which is representative because the people speak through their representatives This is the kind of gov ernment we need In settling the political issues in Alabama.
 "In reference to the action of the state committee, I think that it would have been foolish for us to have permitted the voters of Alabama to have selected 24 from field of possibly 800 candidates for delegates to the national convention. Few of the men who would be the first choice of MT. Underwood would dislike In the first place to make a race the issue of which would be personal popularity And inasmuch as we are going to have a primary for the instruction of delegates to the state convention, the counties of the black belt would have reaped little advantage had their representation been based on population. The convention will do as the people in the primary instruct them, whether Bibb county has 15 repre- sentatives or 15OO. Were there to be no primary, then the representation of coun- ties would be more a matter to be fought over''
 MT. Long announced that he would not be a candidate for the office of con gressman at large, for which he has re- ceved prominent mention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
MEDICAL SOCIETY BANQUET TONIGHT Clever Speakers Will Be Heard At Affair At
 University Club

At the University club tonight, begin- ming at 7;3o o'clock, the Jefferson County Medical society will hold it's annual ban- quet.
 The president of the society, pr. W. P. McAdory, will preside as toastmaster. A programme has been arranged whereby a number of clever speakers will enter tain the doctors in short talks. AS GUS tomary the society will endeavor to make the humor of the affair one of it's chief characteristics.
 An elaborate menu will be served by the steward of the University club, whose reputation for successful banquets has al ready become recognized. The entertain- ment committee of the society consists of pr. J. Ross Snyder, Dr. A. F. Toole and pr. Stewart Welsh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
RAILROADS DISLIKE
 LIQUOR ORDINANCE
Claimed That Some Officials Think Commission Has Oyerstepped
 Legal Rights

1t is said prominent railroad officials of this city believe the city commission has overstepped it's legal rights in the para graph of the recently adopted ordinance relating to the railroads and the liquor question. The section in question pro- yides:
 TO. Every railroad company express company and common carrier having an office or depot in the city of Birmingham shall promptly notify the chief of police in writing of the receipt of it at Bir- mingham of all shipments of spirituous. vinous and malt liquors (except those consigned to a licensed dealer or licensed club, with the name of the consignee thereof, together with the consignee's ad- dress, If known, and description of the liquor or packages containing liquor so received; and shall also notify said chief of police of the name of the drayman or person so receiving said liquor; and the railroad company, express company or liquor is delivered to the drayman or other person. the name and address of said drayman or other person."
 It is said that the Hepburn law pro- hibits railroad agents from giving any information regarding inter state ship ments to anyone other than the con- signee or the shipper Local railroad exc cutive agents have not as yet taken up the question, but it is probable that the officials will look into the matter at an early date. The statement was made last night by an executive agent in Birming ham, who declined to be quoted at this time, that his lines, and he believed the other roads, would lend whatever cooper ation was consistent to the commission in handling the liquor problem or other matters, but that the railroads are not in clned to violate interstate acts in assist ing the commission.
 The ordinance ar the commissioners is not expected to precipitate a legal battle but it is expected a conference will be necessary to straighten out some alleged kinks in the new law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
FIVE CENT CAR FARE WILL
 GO INTO EFFECT NEXT WEEK
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would perhaps issue fuller statement today on the subject.
 The reduction of the car fare by com pliance with the contract with the crry makes plain to the city hall officials the attitude of the company as to the referen- dunn. The logical deduction, it is claimed, is that the company will ignore the refer endum election that has been called by 1000 voters of the city and fight the prop osition out on the question whether the referendum applies to the contract for lighting which was executed on the same day and hour that the reduced car fare contract was executed.
 There is said to be wide difference of opinion as to whether the referendum can legally apply to the executed contract as to the lighting rights given the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company for 10 years. The attorneys for the com pany evidently believe that the contract carnot be made to apply to the referen- dunn clause of the commission bill. How ever, others believe 1t will apply, and
 it is expected that the wide variance of opinions will result in legal fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
BELIEVED CITY WILL.
 BUY FAIR GROUNDS.
Planned To Convert Land Into Public Park and
 Fair Grounds

It is said to be extremely probable that the city will buy the State Fair grounds from the bondholders of the fair associa- tion, which holds the S3 acres for sale.
 It is said that Hill Ferguson, one of the best known real estate men in Birming- ham, who is deeply interested in park work, has been tentatively designated to act for the bondholders In the negotiations and that he will take the matter up with out delay. The general opinion now is that the sale will take place at the cost figures of about $125,0O0, that being the amount of bonds now held on the prop erty The owners are said to be in favor of the city taking over the land. and it is claimed they ask no profits from ths deal.
 The city commissioners all favor the buying of the property, it is said. Presi- dent Culpepper Exum heads the holding company of the land as president. and for that reason will not take any active interest in the sale. He is in favor of it, however. MT. Weatherly is in favor Of all steps of progress. and this proposi- tioh meets with his idea of progression Judge Lane is not opposed to it, as is generally understood.
 It is planned for the city to take the land and convert 1t into a permanent park place. By adding the yearly rentals paid by the fair association to a fund for permanent improvement, it Is said the city would soon have a well equipped play ground and park there. The fair associa- ton, it is said, is ready to enter into a contract 10 rent the land for 10 days every year, and to pay handsomely for that privilege. In that way the city would have no money to pay out as interest charges and would only have to assume some bonds, which may be retired out of the yearly rentals.
 The land in question is well adapted for park purposes. It is stated that the proposed park will be geographically sit uated so as to serve practically two-thirds of Greater Birmingham without any great trouble on the part of the citizens In get ting to the public park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
PROPERTY OWNERS CONSIDER HOTEL
Campaign Getting Under Way for New Structure At Twenty first
 Street and Second Avenue

The call sent out to property owners and business men of the locality to discuss the erection of a hotel on the corner of Second avenue and Twenty-frst street was answered in person by a number of men in the directors room or the Cham Der of Commerce yesterday morning. W. B. Leedy acted as chairman Of the gath ing. The committee who called the meet ing was composed of w. N. Malone, s. Rich and J. B. Elliot.
 Those present expressed hearty belief in the good to result from the building of a hotel at this corner, and it was decided to take steps toward getting some definite plans into shape for the consid- era ation of the Chamber of Commerce hotel committee, which meets this morn ing. W. N. Nadine was appointed gen. eral chairman of the movement, and all those working for this structure are to report their progress to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
Industrial Bureau To Meet

NJ. P. Messer, chairman of the Industrial Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, has called a special meeting of that com mittec Saturday at noon. The purpose of the conference is to meet F. w. Ster- ling, secretary of the Bessemer Board Of Trade, who has an industrial matter to present to the board for their co-opera- ton. The members of this committee, whose duties are the locating of new h. dustries for Birmingham. are NJ. P. Mes ser, chairman; M. s. Sloan. John w. Sib- ley, T. c. Cairnes and Felix I. Tarrant A full attendance is desired as the pos sible joint action with the Bessemer Board of Trade is deemed an important move and may be one of vital concern to the Birmingham organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
DIR. EWARDS COMES
 TO BIRMINGHAM
Sanford, N. C., Minister Accepts Call To Ruhama Baptist Church
 of WOOdlawn

Dr. J. R. Edwards of Sanford, N. C., has accepted a call to the Ruhama Bap- tist church of Woodlawn which was ex- tended to him last Sunday at a congrega- tional meeting of the members. He will reach Birmingham on January and de- liver his first sermon on the following morning at II o'clock from the Ruhama church pulpit.
 This congregation has been without q pastor for several weeks and the Bap- tist church of this city will unite with the Methodist churches of East Lake in a welcome meeting to the new pastor at the evening services of the Ruhama Baptist church. pr. Edwards is reputed to be splendid ministerial executive, and has filled several appointments of im- portance in the southern and eastern Bap- Icf oh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
GOV. O'NEAL WILL REACH
 CITY TODAY AT NOON

Der of applicants, many of whom have certain claims to serious consideration. and that it is the intention of the gov ernor to select the one best man possi- ble to fill the position.
 There are about 30 applicants for the position. It has always been considered that the strongest applicant was Capt J. Y. Allen, with John w. Altman and Thomas J. Judge running close behind. It is now understood that the governor is seriously considering George c. What ley a well known local dealer in real estate, whose petition is said to be tho longest of all presented. Another inter esting bit of gossip is to the effect that the governor may name a man who has not made application, but who has been represented to the governor as the "one best bet"
 No accurate information in this regard, however, is obtanable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the probate office showing the fol- lowing transfers of property, the con- sideration being 5000 or more.
 $1100-Martha F.. Logan to J. H. Glass cock, lots 1, ?, B. f. D. S. and of the Todd and Feagin survey, being an addi- tion to Cleveland, a suburb of the city of Birmingham.
 s16O0-J. M. Tollett, H. T. Tollett, George w. Tollett, Mary c. Curl and An nie P. Whatey to Robert P. McDavid, the south half of the southwest quar ter and the noreast quarter of southwest quarter and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section II, township 19. range west.
 sl1O0-J. E. Alley and wife to Mrs. w. F. Baldwin, lot IS in block S7. in the map of the Birmingham- -Ensley Land and Im- proyement company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
Traders Exchange To Meet

The Builders and Traders exchange will hold their regular monthly meeting this evening at their headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building at 8 o'clock. This will be the last assembly of 1911 and large per cent of the mem- bers are expected to be present as busl- ness of an urgent nature will be trans- acted. A committee will be named to nominate the officers for the annual elec- tion to be held Monday evening, January s, and resolution to amend the consti- tuition in order that affiliated members may be included on the lists of those be- longing to the exchange will be intro- duced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28

Governor O'Neal will reach Birming ham today at noon, according to his present plan, and while in the city will probably take further consideration of the matter of appointing back tax commissioner of Jefferson county.
 Robert B. Evins of Greensboro, the governors legal adviser, reached Bir- mingham Tuesday night and is await ing the arrival of the governor. It is understood that Mir Evins has looked into the availability of certain appli cants for the position. although he has authorized no statement to that effect
 From bits of gossip that have emanated from Montgomery, it Is un- derstood that the delay in appointing the successor of P. G. Bowman is due to the facts that there is no urgent necessity for hastily making the ap- pointment, that there are large num-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
Matinee Today At Bijou

There will be a matinee this aft ernoon at the Bijou. when Billy Ritchie and his excellent company will offer the musical comedy, Around tho Clock" There Is hardly any doubt but that the offering this week is one of the best musical entertainments seen here in many seasons MT. Ritchie In the comedy part of the intoxicated gent serves to bring out many laughs. For the New Years presentation at the Bijou Manager Semon offers pros duction of Gay New York"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
FORD SAYS HIS CON- PANY WILL COMPLY WITH THE CONTRACT RECENTLY EXE- CUTED BY THE CITY

The speculation that has been indulged in for weeks as to whether the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany would institute the cent car fare to Ensley next week in the face of the ref erendum election as to the lighting contract was set at rest last night when A. H. Ford, president of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, said the fare would be reduced
 In announcing the fact President Ford said We have contract with the city calling for a , cent fare from Ems ley to Birmingham on which transfers are to be issued. We propose to comply with that contract"
 He would add no other word upon the subject. However, he intimated that he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
DINNER FOR THE POOR
George M. HOwle Will Serve Spread
 on New Years Day

George M. Howle, proprietor of the Iconoclast, weekly newspaper of Bir- mingham announces that he will give a dinner to the poor of Birmingham on New Years Day. The dinner will be given at o'clock at the Lions den, 21211s Third avenue, north.
 MT. Howle would be glad to get in touch with any deserving poor children of the city who would like to have goood dinner on New Years Day, and will ap- preciate suggestions from anyone regard ing persons to whom tickets for the dln- ner should be sent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-28
ADJUSTMENTS
The Lyman Bros.

This afternoon and tonight the Ly- man Brothers will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre
 One of the most famous names in the history of the American stage has been added to the cast supporting the Lyman Twins in their new musical play, "The Spectators" this season. Miss Emma Abbott niece of the famous sing CT of that name, has been secured from the operatie and concert field for which she studied nine years abroad, this being her first venture in the lighter work of musical comedy.