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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
PYTH|AN ORDER
 BROUGHT ID COURT

Jackson, Miss. May e.-(SpeciaL)-A suit of far-reaching effect to the Knights of Pythias of the United States, involving vast sums paid to the order on account of assessments for insurance in the fourth class, was filed in the chancery court today by Flowers, Alexander & Whitfield, Wells & Wells of Jackson and Jesse D. Jones of Newton. representing holders of insurance in this order, scores of whom are named in the declaration The bill is directed at the supreme lodge at Biloxi, Ellisville, Gulfport, Lumberton, Pass Christian, Greenville, Clarksdale and other Mississippi municipalities that hold bonds of the order.
 It Is alleged in the declaration that the policyholders, many dated in 1885, prom ised there should be no increase in rates, but that two years ago the supreme lodge increased these rates 100 per cent com polling them to get out of the fourth class or drop the insurance feature en- tirely. The compliments demand an &C., counting from 1885 to 1909 on how many members took insurance in the fourth class, how many dropped out. and how iiucH money they nelu. lney also de- mand that on final hearing the defendant shall refund whatever sums they may have paid with interest, and that a com missioner be appointed to make the &C., counting under direction of the court. There has been great dissatisfaction since the supreme lodge increased the assess ments and many are said to have dropped out.
 In the event Mississippi Knights win their suit. no doubt similar suits will be filed in every state in the union
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
EUGENE O'BR|EN
 WITH TAX BOARD

Montgomery, May 19.-tspecial)-The state tax commission has appointed Eu- gene OBrien of Montgomery as one of the assistants to the department. MT. O Brien has been assigned to duty in Rus sell county. Two other assistants will be named within the next few days and will be sent to work in those counties in which there are no county tax commissioners.
 The members of the commission have just returned from Etowah county, where they held a consultation in Gadsden with the probate judge, county tax commits sioner and county commissioners relative to the assessments in that county. The commission is anxious to get pretty well in touch with the property valuation Of the state before receiving the reports of the county tax commissioners about the first of July, and it is expected that the members of the commission will visit other sections of the state within the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
STATE IN MIDST
 OF MAD DOG SCARE

Montgomery, May 19.-(Special.)- )-The state Pasteur department has received the heads of three dogs from Blrming- ham for examination for rabies. Two of the heads were sent by Mrs. B. Levy, which did not show the presence of the disease. The other head was sent by Dr. E. A. Morris of Ensley. which ex- animation showed that the dog was not mad.
 Dr. J. c. Edwards of Mobile sent the department the head of a dog which also failed to reveal the presence of rabies.
 A head sent to the institute by Hilliard Gates of Centreville showed that the dog was mad. The animal bit MT. Gates and he will come to the institute for treat ment.
 The Pasteur department examines from three to five heads nearly every day, many of them failing to show any traces of rabies. The department believes that the state as a whole is in the midst of a mad dog scare, as about half of the heads sent for examination during the last few days have not shown any rabies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
|DELEGATESF FROM
 SIXTEEN STATES
Are Coming to Good Roads Congress Next
 Week

President Arthur c. Jackson of Chi- cago arrived in the city yesterday morn ing at 10 o'clock. He was in conference with the local officers of the Good Roads association during the afternoon and evening, and stated last night that he found all the arrangements for the con gross well under way
 Indications are that the coming con gress will undoubtedly be the greatest in the history of the organization, said President Jackson last night, and l an- ticipate great advancement of the good roads movement at this meeting, be- cause of the fact that we are to pro- mitigate several plans, among which are the construction of a public highway from Chicago to Birmingham and through Birmingham to New Orleans, the secur- ing of federal aid in the building of pub lie highways, and the question of work ing the state prisoners on the public roads,"
 At meeting of the advisory board of the Fourth National Good Roads con- gress, held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at headquarters, 1S13 Second ave- nue, a report was made showing that delegates will attend the gathering from Is of the state in the union.
 Following the reading of, this report by Secretary L. A. Whitehead of the advisory board, Secretary Rountree of the Good Roads association read two telegrams of acceptance from parties rep resenting two additional states, making t<.l at the congress.
 Only matters in the way of routine came up before the members of the ad- visory board at the meeting yesterday afternoon. The chairmen and members of the various committees made reports on their respective lines of work pre- paratory to the congress and all things are shown to be in readiness for the great gathering which conyenes next Tuesday.
 Secretary J. A. Rountree was notified yesterday that Gov. Charles s. Hadley of Missouri had appointed the follow ing delegates to the National Good Roads congress, to be held in Birmingham May 2S, 24, 9 and 25 1911: E. M Flesh, Albert Bond Lambert and Roy F. Britton, St. Louis; E. L. Martin and w P. M. Storms. Kansas City; Curtis Hill, F. J. Kertsting, T. c. Wilson, F. W. Niede- meyer, Columbia; Frank W. Buffun, Louisiana; George B. Logan, M. B. Greensfelder, Clayton; c. B. Denman. Pennington; J. D. Clarkson, Carthage; Dennis M. Scivally, Paul J. Pasqua, Otto Kochtitzky, Cape Girardeau: Sidney J. Roy, Hannibal; W. Ward King, Malt land; N. F. Mermod Monett; c. A. Sur ges, Sedalia; Roland Proctor, Independ- ence; B. H. Nonfoey Unionville; B. Hutchinson, Sedalia; F. ". Latimer, Marshall, G. w. Fredenda1l and E. J. McGrew, Lexington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers in which amounts of s1OGO or more were involved, have been filed in the probate office:
 slG93. 75-M. E. Cockrell to Robert King ct al. lot IS, block 4S. survey of the prop erty of the Corey Land company.
 s2500-Smith, Williams & Bass Realty company to Martha Bass, part of lot z block 27, Phelan's addition to Birming- ham.
 $55o0-Mrs. Amelia Felheimer to George Huddleston ct al., part of lots H, 15, 1G and 1T, block s54, Birmingham Realty com pany's first addition 10 Birmingham.
 s45eo-Republic Development company to Roland L. Lide. part of lots l, ? and 8, block s, survey of Waverly Place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
BIBLE DAY AT THE
 CONGREGATIONAL

The pastor of the Pilgrim Congrega- tional church, the Rev George Eaves, will conduct services at the chapel, North Nineteenth street and Seventh avenue. In conformity with the desire of the Gideons.
  "The Value of the Bible'' will be the general topic for both services. The morn ing sermon will be entitled, God. Our Healer,' and the lecture at night, "The Power of the Word: The Bible in English History Services at Il a. m and s n h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
South Highlands Presbyterian

Highland avenue and Twenty-first street, south, the Rev. J. T. Plunket D. D., pastor Sunday school and Bible classes, 9:30 a. m., F. F. Ballard, super intendent. Morning worship, Il a. m., the Rev L. C. Branscomb of the First Methodist church will preach. The pastor will fill Dr. Branscomb's pulpit, preach ing the commencement sermon to the young ladies of the Birmingham seminary. Young Peoples Society of Christian En- Larger Work Mark 4:26-32 Evening worship, p. m., topic, Little Faith''- Matthew 14:31. Seats are free and the public is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20

in all interior and southern states, ex- cept in the coastal regions, and in those districts where they were lowered by showers. Readings of 96 or 9S degrees occurred in north Texas and Oklahoma and 96 was reached at Washington, D.. C., Friday afternoon. Temperatures above 90 were general from the Lake Michigan and Lake Huron region south eastward to near the middle Atlantic coast A rapid fall in the day read ings occurred in the middle Rocky mountain and upper Missouri valley re- zion an advance of an energetic high" moving into the interior from the north Pacific coast.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, May 19, 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
MOSS PURIFIERS
 PACKING HOUSE

Montgomery, May 19.-(Special)- B. l.. Moss, state demonstration farm agent, has sent out circular letters to all the county demonstrators in the state asking for information relative to the quantity of live stock raised in their respective sections. This informa- tion is being secured for the benefit of the Business Mems league, which organization is furthering the packing house project.
 The various county demonstrators are asked in the circular letters the probable number of hogs, cattle and sheep their sections could supply for the packing house should one be es- tablished, and whether or not pack ing house in Montgomery would tend to increase the production of live stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
KIMES CONVICTED
 OF KIDNAPPING

Chicago, May 19-George Kimes' ma ,rne fireman, who was charged "i'" Kidnapping the 4-months-old son or Mrs. Selma Henks, was today found guii'y anu sentenced to 12 years in the penitentiary.
 The infant is still missing and is be- lieved by the police to nave oeen mated in the furnace or iahe s'ea"'e' or thrown overheard and drowned. kimes Is alleged to have been enamored with the child's mother and at the same time to have developed remarkable anipathy to her offspring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Threatens Editor

The lives of Editor Leveque and some of his assistants were endangered by the reckless shooting, but none of them were injured. Whitaker resigned as chief and was sentenced to six months imprison- ment as a result of thls affair."
 For the past several years he has prac ticed law and the dozen or more young girls whom he is charged with abusing and taking unnatural liberties with fre- quently. called at his office in the God chaux building. Some of the children who testified to Whitakers criminal conduct were not over years of age and ranged from that to 14. His relations with some of them, according to testimony given at the trial, continued for a period of two years.
 Following the receipt of numerous com plaints Superintendent Agnew of the So- ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children arrested Whitaker in his office on Sunday afternoon, March 19, while he was closeted with two girls, one F and one I. Through a hole bored into a partition separating Whitakers office from an adjoining suite, officers had ob- served his actions for a week or more previous to his arrest.
 Whitaker made an effort to establish an alibi in the case which was concluded today, but he did not himself take the | witness stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
SMITH ADDRESSES REFRESHMENTS Oyertures Received on Elect Infant Clause and Sin
 mott Complaint

Louisville, May 1a-Tonight's ses- sion of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States (southern) was devoted to the address of the Rev. E. ". Smith, D. D., pastor of the Second Presbyterian church of Louisville. pr. Smith spoke on "The Mission of the Presbyterian Church in the United States" The morning session was marked by the re- ception of communications and over lures from individuals and presbyteries and the address of the Rev. T. H. Rice, D D. of Richmond, Va, who spoke in the place of the Rev. ". W. Moore, D. D, president of the Union Theologi- cal seminary of Richmond, who was prevented from delivering an address on "The History and Progress of the Presbyterian Church In the United States" by illness.
 The Rev w. E. Boggs, D. D., of At lanta, chairman of the committee on divorce and remarriage, today an- nounced that the committee would have no report to make and the general as- sembly will be asked to provide funds so the members can meet this summe and take up the question thoroughly
  suggested to be added to the commit tee. Prof. Henry Alexander White D. D. IL. D., of Columbia seminary South Carolina, and A. M. Scales o Greensboro, N. C.
 Of the subjects treated in overture those which, excited most interest ar those touching the elect infant" claus amendment and the "Sinnott complaint or north Alabama case"
 Of the former, oyertures were re- ceived from the presbyteries of Nor folk, Washburn, Knoxville, Savannah east Mississippi, Ebenezer Nashville, Dallas, Ouchita, central Texas Mobile, Fort Worth, Manguma and Maryland. all of which were referred to the standing committee on bills and over- lures.
 Overtures were received regarding the "Sinnott complaint from the presby- teries of Savannah Hoston, Transylva. mia. Lexington, Asheville. Kings Noun tain and all were referred to the judicial committee.
 In all s4 overtures were received and referred to committees.
 Tomorrow session will be devoted tC hearing reports of ad interim commit tees.
 Atlantic City, N. J May 19.-The Pres byterian general assembly (north) having organized yesterday by the election of tht Rev. Dr. John F. Carson of Brooklyn a. moderator, the 800 commissioners were ready today to consider reports iron special committees
 Among these reports is that from tht committee on Christian life and work The report called attention to an in vestigation made by the secretary of tn committee, which shows throughout tn country as a whole the total number O non-church members is 60 per cent I was also set forth in the report that number of vacant Presbyterian churche increased between 1909 and 1910 from 1SS to 2167.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, May 19,--G p. m.)- Rains occurred today in, north and miu- dle Alabama, northern Georgia. ana north and central Florida, and trace of precipitation fell at New orleans La. It was fair over the remainder of the cotton states very extensive rain area is found on the map, extend ing from the north Pacific coast region of the United States and Canada to the upper lake district, the Mlssourl and upper Mississippi valleys.
 Tempertures were high again today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Mill Is Burned

Oxford. N. C., May 19-The fve-story mill and adjoining storehouse of W. D. eight miles from here, was de- stroyed by fire during last night and the miller, L. L. Kelly, perished in the flames. Kmball and his three daughters, all of whom slept above the store, barely es- capped with their lives by leaping from the windows, and all were more or less seri- ously injured. The loss is s20,O00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
.O'NEAL SPEAKS
 AT M0NTEvALLO

Montgomery, May 19.-(Special)-Gov- ernor Emmet ONeal delivered an address today before the graduating class of the Girls Technical school at Montevallo. The governor left Montgomery early this morning and returned to the city to- night.
 The chief executive will be busy for the next two weeks attending the commence ment exercises of the numerous stae m stitutions of learning. His itinerary next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
New Justices of Peace

Montgomery. May 9.-(Special)- following minor appointments have been made by Gov. Emmet O'Nea: Notaries public and justices of the peace: John F. Hoge, Plano; William Eiglin, Bluff ton; R. R. Robinson, Spring Garden; r. c. Hudson, Gaylesville; John F. Tuck6f Blanche; J. A. J. Tomln, Gaylesvile: NV. C. stiff, Center; F. M. Lindsay. Cherokee county; H. s. Walters Cedar Bluff; W. H. West, Mackey: H. Y. Simmons. Iron aton; w. H. Tucker. Nichalesville; Jesse Camp, Arab; P Y. Mathis Samson; Charles Rattray, Jamestown, and H. c. Tucker, Round Mountain Notaries pub lie: L. Hoover, Jasper; Hector M. Lean, Inverness. Justices of the peace: J. B. Williamson, Joppa Alfrus Brinley, Gull man. Constable: c. D. Abbott, Bremen, and Walter Ferguson. Grant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
BOY SCOUTS ASK
 TEDDY TO COME

Mont gomery, May 19.-(Special.)- The Boy Scouts of Montgomery have invited Theodore Roosevelt to speak In this city on the Fourth of July. The Business Mems league of the city Is planning big celebration for that day and the Boy Scouts have been assigned a place on the programme. The invi- tation to ex-President Roosevelt has just been mailed, and the Boy Scouts organization are hopeful of receiving favorable reply from the distin- guished statesman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 19.-W eather fore cast:
 Alabama and Mississippi = Local thunderstorms Saturday and probably Sunday; cooler Sunday; moderate south winds, becoming variable.
 Tennessee-Local thunderstorms ana cooler Saturday; Sunday probably fair and cooler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
St. Johns Methodist

Corner Avenue II and Twentieth street Last Sunday was Mothers Day at St. Johns; next Sunday will be Chidren's s Day. A most interesting programme will be carried out by the Sunday school at the Il o'clock service. At n. m. the pastor, J. M. Mccleskey, will preach. At z p. m., Epworth league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Org Company Incornnratcd

Montgomery, May Special. .)-Papers have been filed in the office of the sec retary of state reporting the incorpora- ton of the Jones Drug company of Camden, in Wilcox county. The new com pany Is capitalized at $25o0, all of which has been paid in. Incorporators: T. w. Jones, J. H. Jones and W. B. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were is- sued from the probate court Friday:
 R. L. Moody of Birmingham to Miss Dell White
 Joseph T. DeArmond of Knoxville to Miss Linnie Craig.
 Harry R. Shell of Birmingham to Miss Sarah K House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Coombs Overcome

Detroit, May 19.-Jack Coombs, pitcher for the Philadelphia American ball team, was overcome with the heat during the first inning of the game today with De- troit. He was resusticated and carried off the field. Russell went in in the place of Coombs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20

week will include the three normal col leges at Moundvile, Livingston ana Daphne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20

Observations taken at seventynfth merdfan
 lsoBARs nes through of equal afr 
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 SYMBOLS indicate state of weather; Q cIesr partly cloudy e cloudy @min. @snows co repors missing Arrows hy with the wind First figure maximum for 2 hours second rainfall equals M inch1 .Eird. wind velocifY nf mil unr lr mn
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JEFFERSONIAN PAGE FIFTEEN
House journal, 1910" Don't Wear
IEFFERSONIAN

Again, a bill to empower the COVER
nor to borrow 100000 to supply
casual deficiencies Che has now a
Constitutional limit Of $.0O,00O).
This would have given the governor
power to borrow more money, which
would virtually mean more taxation,
as the legislature would soon be
called upon to supply that amount
1t might be said, ooh, we have a
Constitutional limit of mills and we
could not go higher" How easy it
has got to be that our legislature is
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people ratify these changes, half
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