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The evening world., 1911-05-23
Five Million Dollars a Year!

An average of ONE MILLION per-
sons each day crosses the East River
counting the tide in both directions. This
vast army-the workers of a great city
brings to Manhattan the brains and hands
which in large part are the active forces in
New Works industrial and mercantile life.
A few of this great multitude walk
across the bridges, a few are carried by
ferry, but the great majority must now and
in the future depend upon railroad trans
portation; and of this majority by far the
greater number must use the lines Of the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. which
now carry their passengers only to and
from the gateway of Manhattan.
How many out of the million now pay
two fares in their daily journeys nobody
can actually determine. The number has
been estimated at from 300, 600 to 5OO,-
600. Call it only 300, 600. Our transit
proposal means then to them a saving of
$4,000 each day-a saving to them and
to the community Of over $5,OOO,O 600
each year.
Five million dollars a year represents
the interest at 5 per cent. on an investment
of 500, 100000. We do not ask the city
to make this investment. W. merely ask
the city to let us have the opportunity of
giving ~ tit ptpIlt WIldt ID tlulNdNIl 10
the return on such an investment.
We do ask the city to invest Str, 500
600 of its moneys in subways which, oper-
ated with our rapid transit lines, will make
possible this enormous saving tothc people
and at the same time furnish t~ransporta-
ton relief TO ~three-quarters of the city's
population. We present a financial plan
and transportation routes which will GER
tainly yield full interest and amortization
on that city investment.
Fol- $73, 100000 then, expended as we
suggest, the city is assured not only a full
return OF it's MISUNDERSTANDING no bur
den upon the taXpayers-but it may, in
addition, save $5,0OO,OOO ANNUALLY
in car fares to its people!
Conditions render it impossible for
the city to make such a profitable in.
vestment by contract with any other
company.
Can there be any doubt in which
direction the city's interest lies! 1t is the
knowledge and appreciation of facts like
these which make our proposal strong with
the people and commend its adoption to
students of municipal welfare and progress.
Booklyn Rapid Transit COMPANY,
The evening world., 1911-05-23
PREPARE NOW FOR

Don't Forget
A Camera b, r.
Five minutes instruction
here will teach you'll how to
use it.
Complete the pleasure Of your
vacation with a permanent rec
ord Of faces and places and
things you saw and admired.
One picture a day will make a
complete history, and enable
you to live the holiday over and
over again.
Let US showy you the completest
line of up-to-date kodaks and
Eastman cameras in the city.
And remember -- good pic
lures require the use Of fresh
films and plates. We receive
fresh films in our department
every day.
Cor,ercs for chiidrcn's use you
need not poy too much for, a
SI.00 to $3.50. For those Uho re-
quirc the higher points of lens
qualify, our prices range from
$40. 90 to 1872, so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
MAbRAY'S WIFE
 GIVES TESTIMONY

Council Bluffs, la, December 22.-Testi- mony tending to corroborate the story told on the witness stand by J. c. Ma- bray, concerning his relations with Ben Marks, accused of complicity in the swim 'dles of the Mabray organization, was given by witnesses today who followed brief redirect examination of Mabray.
 The witness to whom chief interest at- tached today was Mabray's wife. She testified she did not know the nature of his business and made no inquiries, but knew he was a gambler She was all ways well supplied with money by him. She related their travels to and residence in Kansas City, Los Angeles and New Orleans.
 The most important witness of the day, considered from the side of the state, was Dan Weir. During the time covered by the indictment Weir was a city de- teetive. He testified that on two occa- sions he reported to chief of police Rich mond what he knew of the operations of the swindle syndicate, that Chief Rich mond told him to keep his hands off, as he would take care of them. Weir testi- fled that on one visit to the chief the latter said the swindle syndicate was bringing a lot of money into the town and he thought more of them than he did of their victims.
 Weir testified that he saw Chief Rich mond and the defendant, Ben Marks, closeted together many times in the pri- vate office of the chief at the central police station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
WTHERSPOON| Is
 MAIN WITNESS

New Orleans, December 22.-Thomas T. Witherspoon, local manager of the Amer iean Sugar Refining company, was the principal witness in the investigation here today by Interstate Commerce Commis- sioner Edward D. Clarke of absorption of loading and terminal charges by the Louisiana Railway and Navigation com pany.
 The complaint was a sequel to the re- duction of charges on sugar from this city to Gramercy, La, from cents to 11a cents per Il pounds. The Colonial Sugar Company. a competitor of the American, is located at Gramercy.
 MT Witherspoon admitted that the Witherspoon had boycotted the Eden born line since February, 1911, and would rather not sell to a customer than to route shipment by this line. He testi- fled that this rate did not cover the ex- penses of loading and switching.
 H. B. Helm, general superintendent of the Edenborn line, defended the rate, stating that this low charge was the re- suit of the economical handling Of cars, and getting them moved with rapidity. He explained that in fostering the inde- pendent company his road had built up a large tonnage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
.]EWELRY ROBBERY
 IN MINNEAPOLIS Nearly S7O00 Worth of Dia- mOnds Taken by Thief,
 Who Escapes

Minneapolis, Minn., December 2-Dia- monds valued at between $6000 and 5000, enclosed in a jewellers wallet, today were stolen from the diamond room of a jew elry company here. The thief escaped, but man giving his name as w. w.. Wells is held as an accomplice.
 Two we'll dressed men entered the store late this afternoon and asked to see an uncut diamond. They were taken into the diamond room, which, because of a glass partition, is visible from all parts of the store.
 After looking at the diamonds and agreeing upon the purchase of stone valued at $50 Wells, it is said, asked to see a bracelet While this was being obtained it is supposed the other man reached into the drawer of the desk and got the diamonds.
 Shortly afterward the theft was dis covered and Wells was captured, but the thief had disappeared.
 Wells was examined at police head quarters tonight, but he refused to talk, except to say he came to Minneapolis from Fargo, N. D., that he had just met the man who escaped and did not know his name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
ARMY PRISONERS
 TObE TRANSFERRED

Washington, December 22-A sweeping change in military prison methods was instituted today by orders issued from the war department. All of the short term military prisoners in the army prison on Alcatraz Island, San Francisco harbor, have been ordered transferred to Fort Leavenworth, Kan. All of the long term prisoners in the latter institution are to be transferred to Alcatraz, which will be made the place of confinement for the criminal element among military prisoners, while Leavenworth will be the place of detention for soldiers guilty of purely military offenses. To save trans portation expenses, a second criminal jail is created at Fort Jay, Governors Island New York.
 The effect of these changes is to carry out the recently developed British sys- tenn of treating deserters and other sol diers guilty of breach of discipline as subject to reformatory influences and segregating them from the absolutely criminal and vicious class of offenders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
TOOK MONEY TO
 AID SICK WIFE

Cincinnati. December 22.-Touched by the pitiful story of Philip Wnstel, a young bank clerk convicted of stealing s26OO from the bank in which he was em- ployed. Judge William Dickson of the court of common pleas, gave him a sus- pended sentence in the state reforma- tory today as a Christmas present.
 When employed at the bank young Win stel was paid $37 50 a month and ire quently had to work at night collecting rents. He was married and when his wife became sick with tuberculosis he took the money from the bank to pay medical bills. Since his arrest WinsteIe wife has died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
HOGAN WINS OVER
 BATTLING NELSON Given Popular Decision at
 Madison Square A TEN ROUND BOUT Nelson Failed to Show Much of His Old Championship Form-Almost
 Every Round Conceded to the
 Californian-Fast Fight
A TEN ROUND BOUT

New York, December 22.-"One Round" Hogan was given the popular decision over Battling Nelson, former lightweight champion of the world, in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden Athletic club here tonight.
 Nelson failed to show much of his old championship form. The crowd conceded almost every round to the Californian. Hogan was effective with his punch while Nelsons work was almost alto- gether in fighting which did little dam age. Despite it's one-sidedness, the bout was a fast one.
 Hogan weighed in at 134 pounds at p. m.. with Nelson at catch weight, about five pounds heavier. "One Round'' easily had the better of the first ses- sions, but he was much at fault for clinching. In sharp rally in the fourth Hogan sent the Battler to the ropes with left jab and right swing and Nelson came back weakly with short-arm work.
 In the fifth Hogan staggered the Bat tier with a hard right uppercut to the chin. Hogan opened the next round with left and right to the head without re- turn. The Battler later rushed in with right to the head, which was too far back to be effective
 Hogan landed four lefts in quick sue cession in the seventh, but later, after breaking a clinch, the Dane swung staggering hard right to Hogans body. The Battler got in another good right, and a hard uppercut which sent Hogan to the ropes.
 Hogan opened with hard blows in the ninth and was really. all over his man with Nelson resorting to infighting again. In the latest round Nelson landed hard right to the pit of Hogan's stomach and a full minute of hammer and tengs fight ing followed, in which the crowd pro- claimed Hogan had the better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Bessener News

Bessemer, December 22.-(Special)- The Bessemer rolling mill shut down for the holidays yesterday afternoon and will not resume work again until December 2S. A number of repairs will be made during the shut down. The Jefferson fertilizer plant shut down for the holidays yesterday afternoon and every man received his pay. The plant is now working a large force of men. The Woodward ore mines have also shut down for the holidays Work to be resumed on December 26.
 Tn the police court only three cases appeared before the mayor this morn ing. The cases netted s20.50 cash from $50 assessed.
 In the juvenile court yesterday aft ernoon only four cases appeared be- fore Judge Murphy of Birmingham. All the cases were continued until Janu- ary IF, 1912.
 The trunk of Miss Lucy Knox, which was left at the Alabama Great South ern depot last night for shipment was broken open and robbed, several val uable articles being stolen. The trunk was not forwarded on the night train. George Wilson, a negro, was arrested and several of the stolen articles were found on his person. Harry Alexander is also arrested and is being held. Both negroes are in the city jail.
 The case of Crotwell vs. pr. T. F. Robinson, which was appealed by the defendant on verdict of S2000, was re- versed and will come up for trial again.
 The following announcement will be of interest to the many friends of the contracting parties:
 MT. and Mrs. Jacob Marks announce the engagement and approaching mar riage of their daughter. Sadie Ray, to Mr Sidney M. Stamm of Gadsden, the wedding to occur early in April Miss Marks is a very charming young lady, having been reared in this city. MT. Stamm is formerly of Philadelphia, but at present is one of the most prom ising young business men of Gadsden. Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
GEORGIA FAMILIES
 FLEE ID SAFETY
Ocmulgee, Fed by Forty Hours of Rain, Rises
 Above Danger Line

Macon, Ga, December 22--The ocmul- gee river, fed by forty hours of unceas- ing rain in middle Georgia, rose above the danger line at o'clock tonight in the flat landgof Macon, and by 10 o'clock 30 families, with the water at their thresholds, had fled to higher levels for safety, many leaving their belongings to the mercy of the waters.
 A dairy of 800 cows was flooded, and the animals, released by the owners, struck out for the middle of the stream, and soon were swept from view. John Hill, the young son of the owner, struck out after them in row boat, and since 10:30 nothing has been heard of him or the cattle.
 This afternoon Weather Forecaster Mitchell of the local bureau mailed cards of warning to nearly 1000 people between Macon and Darien Ga, where the Alta maha empties into the sea. It will take three days for the flood to reach Darien.
 At Milledgeville the Oconee had risen 24 feet at o'clock, and was rapidly climbing, according to a news dispatch. The danger line there Is 25 feet At Duh lin it was still three feet from the dan ger line at p. m., but rapidly mount ing.
 Augusta, December 22.-With heavy rainfalls over the upper Savannah val ley reports at midnihgt are to the ef- feet that every stream tributary to the Savannah river is rising rapidly. At midnight the Savannah stood at a stage of 2S.1, a rise of 3 inches an hour. Earlier the rise recorded was as much as inches an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
F. ASHTON DROPS DEAD
 WHILE AT HIS WORK

the Southside Cleaning company dropped dead yesterday afternoon about 30 o'clock from stroke of apoplexy. When the stroke came Mir Ashton was super visng some work being done in his es- tablishment. The place is located at 303 South Twentieth street
 He is survived by a son, W. J. Ash ton, of Glen Iris park, and his widow. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence, 1903 Cullom street. 1nterment will be made in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
ALL DEPENDS UPON
 MAIL CONTRACTS

Washington, December 22.-Resumption of Pacific trade and commerce depends on mail carrying contracts between San Francisco and Sydney, New South Wales, now held by British boats docking at Vancouver. British Columbia. Under the acts of 1891 the government may grant & per mile to American vessels carry ing mail and San Francisco citizens who control the Ocean Steamship company ex- pect to put two steamers in operation by July next, if they are awarded the mail contracts. The same company six years ago, without such contracts and using non-oi burning engines, failed to make a San Francisco-Sydney line pay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Rehearing in Commissioners Case

Montgomery, December 22.-(Special)- At the next public assembly day of the Alabama supreme court a petition will be presented to the court by local at torneys, asking for a rehearing in the case of c. E. Crenshaw vs the five com- missoners of the city of Montgomery. In this case an opinion was handed down on Thursday of this week in which the tribunal held that the Montgomery com mission government act was constitu tlonal It is understood that the peti- tion will be submitted on the ground that the decision is contrary to all former precedentS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Instructions of Tax Commission

Montgomery, December 22.-(Special.) J. Responding to a request of two licensed fireworks dealers of Montgomery, the Alabama tax commission has issued in structions for the county tax commis- sioner to enforce rigidly that section of the revenue act which exacts a license of S75 from all dealers who sell fireworks. LID to the present time only two dealers in Montgomery, it is said have paid the license fee, whereas fireworks are being sold in about 20 establishments. Fine for violation of the act Is three times the amount of the license, or $225.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
REYES NOW AT HEAD
 OF BAND OF REBELS

Monterey, December 22.-That General Reyes is now at the head of an organiza- tion of rebels numbering approximately 400 men, is a report brought here today from the state of Tamaulipas. His work of recruiting and organizing is said to be progressing satisfactorily and friends of the general believe it will be but a few days until he strikes a blow that will re- move all doubt as to his whereabouts and intentions.
 Total ignorance concerning Reyes movements when he was sighted on the Yauqueria ranch just acros sthe state line in Tamaulipas Wednesday is pro- fessed at army headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Deaths and Funerals
Charles Whitaker

Charles Whitaker, aged 79 years. died at the home of his son, Stier Whitaker, 22l5 Ridge Park avenue, last night at midnight. He is survived by a widow and one son, Stier Whitaker. MT. Whit aker was a retired attorney having prac- ticed law in Davenport, Ia. He was a native of North Carolina, having been born in Halifax county of that state. Johns, undertaking establishment have charge of the body, and the funeral arr engagements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Burger Biggest Before January Sale Of Suits, Coats and Dresses
 Begins Tuesday

the Jefferson theater next Monday and Tuesday, with a special Christmas day matinee. Kate Douglas Wiggin and her collaborator Charlotte Thompson, set a group of five cheery, bright, frolicsome girls against a background of New Eng land austerity and bleakness, showing in the process of growth how these same rays of sunshine upset the staid tradi- tions of their Puritan elders and make life just a bit more liable in the little town of RiVerboro, Me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Suitor Goes to Asylum

Chicago, December Extending recov- cry, Samuel B. McHenry, who recently was arrested in Washington for annoy ing Miss Katherine Elkins, daughter Of the late Senator Stephen B. Elkins, was today sent to Dunning asylum by Judge Owens McHenry explained today that he wrote letters to Miss Ellxins while ip a trance and he was on his way to Chicago to apologize to her for his conduct, when he was detained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
BENTON DIVORCE
 SUIT DISMISSED

New York, December 22.-Mrs. Aletta T. Benton's divorce suit against her hus- band. Frederick L. Benton, surgeon in the United States navy on the Idaho, was dismissed today by the appellate di- vision of the supreme court It was de- cided that Mrs. Benton had not proved allegations. The Bentons were married in Washington in 1909. Benton served in the Spanish war and also in the Chi- nese relief expedition, for service dur ing which he received two congressional medals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
BURG s: uO@ISW GOODS 0@1A
This Is Your Most Important Shopping Day

Therday before the day before Christmas; the last day upon which merchandise can be sent safely to any dstance the day upon which all of the odds and ends are picked up and pulled together, that one IS forgotten and every shall be happy on Christmas morning.
 If this store of 250 attendants is what it claims to be- then it help you more than any other store n Birmingham The service Is here the courtesy the at tenton and vital stll the desire to you; and most vital of a the capacity to serve you in mer chandise for there has been such merchandise as there is today at Burgers.
 Stocks are not exhausted the merchandise IS not down to frazzled ends This is not mushroom store; Burgers is not just Christmas plant that blooms only year. The rarest values are still here and will be here in June as well in December. The finest hosiery the finest gifts for women the purest flax lin ens the dainties handkerchiefs, the greatest suit store in the cystll filled with good looking clothes all these are at your command.
 The store that has 130000 people at its doors must serve them all the tme not in a while, so today expect the best and find the best that there is The time to shop is all the time; the time to begin is early as you can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
OWNERS
 WILL NOT WORRY

Cincinnati, December 22.-August Herr man, chairman of the National Baseball commission, said today that major league owners will not worry over the formation in New York last night of an outlaw baseball league, with plans to put teams in Cincinnati, New York, Pittsburg, Brooklyn, Baltimore, Washington, Read ing and Richmond.
 ''All these leagues wind up at the same place-nowhere," said MT. Hermann.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Matinee Bijou Today

Many seats have been sold for the mat inee of "The White Squaw," at the Bijou this afternoon, and the indications point to great audience. There is also per- formance tonight. Around the Clock will be the special Christmas matinee play at the Bijou Monday afternoon, as well as every night next week, and mat inees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, There is also a special Christmas per formance Monday night. Seats are sell ing fast at the Bijou for these two sps- cial performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
MILLION DOLLAR
 BOY PLAYS HOST

Washington, December 9. Vinson Walsh Mclean, the $1O0,000,OO0 baby, grandson of John R. Mclean and the late mining magnate, Thomas F. Walsh, and sole heir to their combined fortunes tonight was host to his third Christmas celebration. Baby McLean's guests in- oluded representative of the czar of all the Russians in the person of Am bassador George Bakhemtoff, grand uncle by marriage to the host. Admiral George Dewey, another grand uncle; the Danish ambassador, Count Moltke; Senator Crane and some 25 juvenile millionaires- elect, who move in baby McLean's set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Salmon Joins Athletics

Philadelphia, December 22-Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics today signed Roger Salmon of Newark, N. J.. a left handed pitcher. He is 20 years old and is six feet two inches tall. Salmon's s baseball experience is confined to academy games. He entered Princeton university last September and played in a few class games. He will go south with the team n the SDrine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Ocean Greyhound Delayed

Liverpool, December 22.-The steamer Lusitania, which left New York last Sat- urday with a big Christmas mail and a heavy passenger list, reached the Mer- sey at o'clock last evening, but was held up by the tide outside the bay and did not reach Liverpool until o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
New League Organized

Tulsa, Okla, December 22.-The Tri- State Baseball league was organized here today to replace the Western assoeia- ton, which was disbanded last summer. Franchises will be held by clubs in Fort Snlith, Ark, Joplin, Mo-, and Tulsa, Mus kogee, Sapulpa and Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Officers will be elected at a meeting to be held January 10 A schedule of 126 games will be adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
The Lyman Twins

It is announced that the twin come dians. the Lyman Twin Brothers, will ap- pear at the Jefferson theater next Thurs day, matinee and night, in '"The Specu- lators," their latest musical comedy suc- cess. This company, with it's scenic equipment, mechanical and electrical ef- fects together with a stronger cast, 1t is said, will give one of the pleasing en- tertainments of the season
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Expresses Willingness

Harbin, Manchuria, December 22.-Gen- eral Horvath, the Russian commander here, has expressed willingness, acting with the railway guards, to protect the property of all foreigners in north Man churia Conditions in the country are normal. and no foreigners except Rus sians have asked for protection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Death of Dr. Goode

Montgomery, December 22.-(Special)- General and pronounced regret was ex- pressed in Montgomery today over the death in Mobile of Dr. Rhett Goode, one of the states foremost physicians, and surgeons. pr. Goode was well known, well liked and highly esteemed at the capitol, where his friends were legion.