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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
TT. A. LITERARY CLUB
 DEBATES UNDERWOOD
Paner Read Which Proves That Un- derwood 'Is a Greater Man
 Than Roosevelt

Oscar w, Underwood is a greater man than Theodore Roosevelt in the judg- ment of the Birmingham branch of the I. T. A. national literary society of boys as expressed by one of their mem = bers in a paper read before recent meeting. This association is composed of boys of this city, ranging in age from 12 to 20 years, and the article in question was prepared by one of the officials of the society.
 The club meetings are held weekly and the following are the officers: Pres ident, Julian Saks; vice president, Theo Lowinsohn; secretary, Milton Schwartz; treasurer, Julian Caheen, who was one of the prime movers in effecting the Birmingham branch organization; his torian, Joseph Gelders
 The following is the paper, headed, oscar Underwood Is a Greater Man Than Theodore Rooseevlt:"
 Tn attempting to prove that Roose- welt is not 9 greater man than Un- derwood we cannot compare their re- spective positions at the present time. We must consider what position Roose welt had at the age of Underwood. At that age he was appointed assistant secretary of the navy, during a repub7 lican administration. Roosevelt was a republican. Underwood was appoint ed to a much higher position during a republican administration, even though he was a democrat. Roosevelt may have been appointed to his position because he was a republican. Underwood was given his office during the administra ton of the opposite party, so he must have been appointed because he was a man of ability
 Tt has been 12 years since the dem- ocrats were in power. Roosevelt was made famous during the administration of his party. During Underwood's en- tire career he has risen steadily against great odds
 Tn the past there have been Roose- welt democrats, now there are Under at the same ages Underwood was greater. than Roosevelt
 Next, Underwood has unlimited pos abilities to rise to even greater prom thence, while Roosevelt is past his prime Roosevelt gained his greatness on the shoulders of the republican party; Underwood is bringing his party with him.
 "So, in concluding, let the judges sum up my reasons for believing that oscar Underwood is a greater man than Theodore Roosevelt; CD Underwood is fighting against greater odds than Roosevelt ever had to contend with CD at tho age of Underwood, Roosevelt did not hold as high a position as Un- derwood; (3) Underwood is just be- ginning to prove his worth to his party and to his country, and has not reached his prime, whilo Roosevelt and his big stick will soon give way to ths dignlfied. trustworthy guidance of Oscar Underwood"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
GENERAL SCULLEY
 ROOMS UNDERWOOD

Joseph B. sculley, adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard, was in the city yesterday looking over the militia situation and conferrng with personal friends He returned to his home yes- terday afternoon.
 General Sculley said politics was lag ging somewhat at this time, except the forthcoming meeting of the state commit tee. which meets here next Wednesday.
 "Oscar W. Underwood is. the leading light politically now said General Scul- ley. He Is growing stronger every day and will have no difficulty in landing solid delegation for the convention next year. I am told that the farmers are soidly behind the popular candidate and that he will receive their votes almost to man for the democratic nonaina- lion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
One Block Of First Accrue
 White Way Lighted Last Night

.to their permanent locations on this avenue.
 The construction work for the instala- tion of the posts began early in the week. But the shipment of the standards was delayed through indictment weather and they did not reach this city until Friday night They were fitted into their foun- dations and ready for the pressing of the button by nightfall yesterday, the workmen accomplishing what many per sons believed to be an impossiblity.
 The lighting of this first square on First avenue is regarded as the begin ming of a White Way that will extend from Twenty-irst street to Eighteenth street and will be a source of gratifi- cation to citizens who cherish the civic pride of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

By erecting the posts Friday night and working double forces yesterday, the Bir- lningham Railway, Light and Power com pany has installed the first block of the First avenue White Way and it was lighted last evening. There were no open ing ceremonies, as these have been de- ferred until the proposed White Way for Twentieth street, from the Louisville and Nashville station to Capitol park have been completed At that time a brilliant event is promised for the first lighting.
 The First avenue merchants were among the earliest to follow the example of the Third Avenue TIustlers and Boost CTS, and it is said would have been ready to unite with the latter merchants in their celebration but for delay caused by the indecision on the part of several firms as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
C.L HALEY WIRES
 THE AGE-HERALD
Replies to Affidavit Read By Bowman Regarding
 Lauderdale Fund
Q the Editor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 I see from Bowman's speech made last night he produced, according to print, an affidavit made by me as chairman of the local option committee for Lauderdale county, of the expendi- lures of said local option election. l wish to say emphatically that if MT. Bowman, or any other man, says l made an affidavit as to the amount of money paid out in Lauderdale county in the local option election he makes false statements. C. l.. HALEY.
 Florence. December 16, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
SANDEFUR AND CURRY
 BOUND OVER ON S1OC0

Waiving preliminary examination, Syd Sandefur and a negro named Newt Curry, charged with assault with intent to mur- der, were bound over to the grand jury in the sum of 5000 each by Judge I. H. Benners of the court of common pleas. The defendants are charged with being implicated in the s,ooting of the home of F. G. Burks at Fairview,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued by the probate judge yesterday: J. M McMichins of Warrior to Miss Irene Greet.
 Albert Wood of Sayre to Miss Elsie Payne.
 w H. Yarbrough of Potec to Miss Ozie Bell Goolsly.
 w L. Pelton of Birmineham to Miss Maggie Clements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
ROD DISCIPLINE
 IS DISCUSSED Declare Hickory Switch" Treatment Out of Date WILL GET PAY EARLY County Teachers Association Holds Session in Chamber of Commerce.
 Merchants and Mechanics
 Bank Advances Salaries
WILL GET PAY EARLY

The question of red deseipline' in the rural schools of the county was warmly discussed by number of prin- cipals of the schools of this county at A meeting of the Jefferson County Teachers association yesterday morn ing in the Chamber of Commerce and a number of theories were advanced that tended to show that this ancient mode of punishment Is on the decline. The programme was exceptionally in teresting and one of the enjoyable features that marked a departure from the usual, routine of papers and ad- dresses was the reading given by Mrs. Earl McLin of this city.
 Yesterday was the time scheduled for the exhibit in manual arts and trict of which w. l.. Walker of the Johns school is leader, and number of examples of the pupils progress in the schools of this district were dis played. The meeting was called to or- der by the president, R. E. Ledbetter, who announced the first subject to be "The Value of the Equation" which was treated by S. J. Robinette.
 Following Mir Robinette D. A. Ellis gave a short talk upon short Methods in Arithmetic" Under the head of the topic, "The Supervisory Relationship of Principal to Schools which was given to Superintendent of County Ed ucation l. W. McAdory, a general dis cussion from several of the principals present was indulged in and brought forth divergent views upon the use of the switch" as a corrective measure in the schools. While some did not sanc- tion the removal of the rod entirely, and others advocated the step taken by the Birmingham police department in abolshing the club" the general at titude was that of first hearing the child's story before administering this and only to use it when all other meth ods have failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

Always fresh, Satin skin cream, nevci dries up, spoils, shrinks or changes. Zoe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Marx Makes Statement

In explaining the conference yesterday MT. Marx authorized the following state ment: ''The committee of citizens did not offer to sell the fair grounds to the city directly but simply met MT. EXum and MT. Weatherly to see if they would enter tain a proposition. Judge Lane; we re- gret to say, was absent from the meeting The two officials seemed to be interested in what we had to say and there will no doubt be subsequent conferences upon the matter.
 'In short the fair grounds association would like for the city of Birmingham to take over the bonds of the association and take charge of the property. That would be following somewhat in the steps of Dallas, Tex, The fair association would enter into a contract to use the grounds 10 days of each year, at a large rental enabling the proposition to be above self supporting basis. The purchase may be made from the association by the city for approximately $15O,0OO 1 consider in the light of progress here that the land and buildings are easily worth $200,000 or more.
 The city could use the grounds for 9 park, play ground or aviation field ana earn sufficient return, I believe, to put great many permanent Improvements m the park. The proposition would enable the citizens of a large area to use the park and would be fAr better than any municipal park proposition undertaken yet, in my opinion. The fair association bonds could be taken over by the city and on whatever terms suited the commis- sioners."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
GS kE MS @1 Humphreys Seventy-Seven Breaks up Grip and <assA MaPM M MNA hMA
When cooling.

It is not when the body is hot. but when it is cooling, that it is most sus ceptible-
 After exercise change your clothing at once-don't wait till the damp things next to your skin give you chill or check the circulation
 "Se eventy-seve restores the checked circulation, starts the blood coursing through the veins and breaks up the Cold.
 All dealers sell "Seventy-seven." 25c or mailed
 Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co. Con William and Ann Streets. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Favor Cooperation

The majority of the principals spoke in favor of the cooperation of their as sistants in shaping the conduct of the school, of their exercising certain amount of authority before sending a child to the principal for corporal pun ishment, and doing this only after they had exhausted all other means of con- trolling the unruly boy or girl. Among those entering into this discussion were S. J. Robinette, l.. H. Haralson, J. w. Mckenzie and l. w. McAdory.
 Mrs. Earl McLin was introduced by President I.edbetter and at the conclu- sion of two very humorous monologues she was given a rising vote of thanks by the association.
 Professor Sharp of the Brighton pub lie school urged the members of the Jeff ferson County association to become mem bers of the Alabama Reading Circle, as every effort was being made to have as many Jefferson county representatives in this organization as possible. The books to be used in the reading circle for Jan uary 20, March 16 and May IS, are as follows, respectively: Aliens "Civics and Health; Bagley's School Management" ; reading in use in the public schools. The county teachers will receive their December salaries on Saturday, Decem- Der 23, instead of being delayed until the regular day prescribed by law, the first Saturday in January, through the accommodations made by the Merchants and Mechanics bank of this city to ad- vance these amounts. This announce ment was made by R. G. Hewitt, secre- tary of the county board of education, and was received with an expression of commendation by the members of the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Salaries Advanced

According to the state statutes, the teachers would have missed their Christmas money, but for the timely aid of the local banking institution
 But the Jefferson county reports from each teacher will have to be on file In the office of Superintendent l. w. McAdory next Saturday morning be- fore an order will be issued for their advanced salary. The reports can be submitted as early as Friday afternoon and must be in by Saturday afternoon from all those who wish to take ad will not mean any omission in the re- ports, as the December record ends with next Friday, but will require a more rapid compiling of the monthly statistics of the rural and small town schools.
 This does not include the Birmingham public schools as this system is super vised by an entirely different board of education and financed by the muni- cipal government. The teachers of the city schools received their monthly salaries last Saturday.
 As mark of appreciation, the teach CTS voted a resolution of thanks to the Merchants and Mechanics bank through the authority of the association secre- tary, E. L. Patton. for its courtesy in arranging to advance the teachers salaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Valued at $2OO,OO0

The land and the Improvements are valued by experts, among them being Otto Marx, at no less than $20O,000 Last night MT. Marx said that figure was the minimum on the land. It is stated that the fair association will enter into a contract to rent the land and buildings from the city every year, and that the rental paid will not only pay the inter- est on the bonds, which run for many years, but enable the city to make many permanent improvements.
 1t was represented to the commission CTS yesterday that Dallas, Tex, in buying the best narks and one of the best fair grounds of any city in the country by the plan that is advised for the city of Bir- mingham to follow. There, it is said, the permanent improvements have been of such character as to trefiect great credit upon the city. The most pleasing aspect of the whole scheme, it is said, is the fact that the city will not have to spend any money Cor the initial purchase or for some considerable time to come. With interest payable every year it is said the city would only have to receive check from the lair association to handle that obligation
 MT. Marx pointed out last night that the transaction would be self sustaining and that the city would not only get m terest on the investment, but would per- haps have all necessary funds with which to beautify the grounds as no other park in this state is beautified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Committee of Citizens Ap- pear Before Commission
 CTS With Proposition
ONLY NECESSARY TO
 TAKE OVER BONDS
Fair Association Will Pay Enough for Ten Days Rent to Pay Annual Interest on
 the Bonds

A tentative offer from the owners of the State Fair grounds to the city that the municipality take over the land and retain it as a permanent park and fair grounds was made yesterday by com- mittee of prominent citizens. The sug- gestion was further made that the plan of Dallas, Tex, be followed in creat- ing a slightly fair grounds and public recreation park of what is now prac- tically a field with a few buildings.
 The committee that presented the mat ter to President Culpepper Exum and Commissioner James Weatherly yester- day, with Commissioner Lane absent, fol- lows w. P. c. Harding, Otto Marx, Colman Blach, John l.. Parker, L Groom Beatty, M. V. Joseph and A. H. Ford.
 The citizens did not make the offer for the city to take over the fair grounds exactly in opposition to the purchase of $9o000 worth of park acreage at Ensley, which will perhaps be ratified at the commissioners meeting Tuesday. The proposition was simply the first step in a plan to establish a permanent fair grounds combined with a city park and recreation ground without the merchants and business men of Birmingham being compelled to retain a large amount of money tied up in the fair association bonds
 The commissioners were favorably .m- pressed with the suggestion, and there may be a plan outlined for the city to take over the fair grounds within a short time.
 The grounds which have been used for state fair comprise S3 acres, and a great many permanent improvements that include buildings, grand stand and other equipment. The land is centrally locateu, and, as far as a park is concerned, would serve very capably, the people of Ensey, Pratt City, Wylam, Birmingham, West End, Elyton, Princeton Thomas and other communities directly connected. The merchants of Birmingham have been carrying the indebtedness on the fair grounds for some time and are said to be growing somewhat weary of the burden.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
NEW AND GREATER
PRODUCTION OF "BEN-HUR"
In Houston Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday Evenings, and Saturday
Matinee, January 1914.

Much interest has been manifested
concerning the mechanical methods OF
the thrilling chariot rac employed in
Klaw & changers new and greater
production of General Wallace's spec
tacle, "Ben-Hur," which is to be pre-
sented at the Prince theater, Houston,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday even
ings and Saturday matinee, January
1914.
In this great arenic contest the spec
tator sees eight horses %galloping at
break-neck speed and straining every
muscle to gain the advantage in the
race within the amphitheater. Behind
each quartet of horses is a Roman
chariot. The wheels revolve rapidly
the chariots lurch and sway and the
flaming beribboned garments of the
drivers fiutter behind them, adding in
tensity to the realism of the scene.
Tie illusion is still further increased
as the interior wall of the amphi.
theater moves along and the dust flies
in binding clouds beneath the crush
ing wheels of the chariots. The clat.
ter of the rushing hoofs of the horses
and the rumble of the chariots are
distinctly heard.
Elaborate mechanism and applica-
tons of electricity produce this great
effect. The mechanism of two great
cradles, twenty feet in length and four
teen feet wide, and which are movable
back and forth on railways, is sup
ported by a bridge structure capable
of holding twenty tons. The tops Of
the cradles are two inches above the
level of the stage. Each cradle bears
the four horses and the chariot Of
each contestant. On each cradle there
are -four runways and treadmills Of
hickory Stats two inches wide and
covered with rubber; they are twelve
feet long and two and a half feet wide.
On each of these treadmills a horse
is secured by steel cable traces. which
hold him in place and prevent him
from moving forward off the runways.
As each horse gallops, the treadmill
revolves under his feet, thereby elm
mating the forward pressure created
by the impact of his hoofs, which
would force him ahead on an immov.
able surface. By this mechanical ar.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY A, 1911.
col. BILL sTERRETT AND THE
,possUM QUESTION.

The Eagle dissents from the general
oninion that Col. Bill Sterrett is the
very man for game commissioner, un-
,ess he will recant his unorthodoN
onin,on on the 'possum question. Inc
beresv hat 'possum, the tenderest ana
iuiciest of all game, is not tit to eat
ought to disqualify him.-Bryan
Eagle.
without consultation with the gen.
tleman named, and solely upon its WI
responsibility. the Republic brands the
assertion that Bill Sterrett ever made
sucb a statement as a false, malicious
wi,lful and cruel SANDER. The re-
public writes a~dvisedly; for, back III
Old Kaintucky, in the days "befo oe
wah." it's editor and the then youthful
R;ll Sterrett had many a weary hunt
with their coon dogs" for the festive
didelphis; and when they landed hlm'
tbev always found him good enough to
eat,-San Antonio Republic.
The Eagle was testing, OF course
but badinage aside, Colonel Sterrett
during the last year he edited the
state press department of the Gal
veston-Dallas News|did denounce pos
sum as unfit to eat, at the same time
acknowledging that in his youth and
ignorance he had partaken of it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
The Arab Steed.

An Arab steed of pure breed would
probably be Outpaced in a race by an
English thoroughbred, but in other re-
spects 1t outshines its western rival.
1t is so docile that 1t is treated by its
owner as one Of the family, and it has
an iron constitution, for it sleeps out
ut night without covering or shelter.
Nature protects the Arab horse with n
thick, furry coat, which is never
touched by brush or comb and which
falls off at the approach of spring,
when the body and legs. which had
been shaggy as those of n bear, again
resume their graceful beauty and glis-
ten in the sun like polished MARBLE
London Chronicle.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
A Woman's Letter.

Hailed as 1.-THE master Of feminism,"
Marcel Provost endeavors to make
good his right to the title by the fol
lowing bit Of philosophy: rs a wom-
ans hat meant to cover her head? Is
n woman's sunshade meant to shade
her from the sun? Are a woman's
shoes made for walking or her be-
1eweled watch meant to tell her the
time? Why, then. should n woman's
letter be meant to convey her real
thoughts ?"-Exchange.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

rangement 1t is possible for the horses
actually to gallop with all their speed
within the space of their W length.
1t is considered the most realistic
effect ever seen upon the stage.
For the accommodation of out-of-
town visitors who will want to witness
the staging of "Ben-Hur" in Houston,
the management of the Prince theater
that special attention will
be given to all orders for seats re-
ceived by mail. Seats for "Ben-Hur"
will be placed on sale Monday morn
ing, January .. Prices will range from
so cents to $500.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
The Sui OF Perillus.
FRITZ KOHLER

Perillus OF Athens is said TO have In
vented for rhalar!s, tyrant of Agrigen-
tum. $40 Il. c.. Il brazen bull which
opened on the side to admit victims
who were to be roasted by the fire
which was built underneath. The dy-
ing groans of the sufferers resembled
closely the roaring of a mad bull. Pha'
laris greatly admired the invention and
by way of test roasted the inventor
first. Later the populace rose in re-
bellion and burned Phalaris.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

Champ Clark favors a presidential
term of six years, making the incum-
bent ineligible for reelection. The
constitution of the Confederate States
had a provision of that kind; also
one providing for choosing civil serv-
ice officials below cabinet officers by
other methods than presidential APP
pointment. 1t would go a long way
toward purifying politics if both OF
these provisions were incorporated in
the constitution of the United States.