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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
"THE WHITE HOUSE IS TOO
 DRAUGHTY, WILLIAMS

the democratic party makes an ass of it. self and it's capacity seems infinite his election is certain,'' was the statement made here tonight by United States Sem ator John Sharp Williams when speaking of the probabilities of the election in 1912 of Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey in the event he is returned the candidate.
 ocrats will elect the next President and that Governor Wilson will be the man.
 Why am I for Wilson," he continued, because he is a gentleman, sir; and, has behind him. the most honorable southern traditions. Too, sir; he is scholar of exceedingly close research.'''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
IF YOU SMELL HIM
 CALL AN OFFICER

Fairburn is a town somewhere in Geor- gia; Georgia is located close around At lanta. Consequently Fairburn is near Att lanta
 In Fairburn there resides the sheriff of Campbell county. Georgia. As de- scriber of person this sheriff has no parallel. His description of a negro whom he wants for crime committed in his county is both graphic and interesting.
 Chief of Police Bodeker received a letter from him yesterday asking him and his men to look out for a negro who looks like boy and smells like g skunk. D He also states that this missing Ethiopian is 'short set negro and has bowed legs.
 From the description given if the ne- gro hits Birmingham he will be caught. for Magic City officers have very keen sense of smell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
FIVE SWORN JURORS
 ! IN M 'NAMARA CASE
J. J. McNamara Taking a Hand in Trial of His
 Brother

Los Angeles, November 17.-The fourth and fifth jurors were accepted and sworn today in the McNamara mur" der trial.
 A feature of the day was evidence that John J. McNamara is taking a hand in the selection of the jurors to try his brother, James B., for the al legged murder of Charles J. Haggerty one of the 21 victims of the Los An geles Times explosion, a year ago.
 From his cell In the county jail where he is held pending trial of joint indictment with his brother, John J. being of English birth, would not be suitable, in his opinion, to try an Irish man. and Heath was removed by per emptory challenge.
 The two new jurors are J. B. Sex ton. a rancher and real~estate dealer, and William Andrew, a union carpenter. He does not now belong to union.
 Within few minutes after the new jurors were sworn in the seventh ve- nire was exhausted and new one of 40 men was drawn. This makes 405 men drawn TOT SeTVlce III lue CdSo. Ol this number about one-third have been examined
 Four peremptory challenges by the defense and three by the state trimmed the full jury box down to five men soon after court opened today.
 The state led off by excusing A. Gribling, a retired walnut grower and harness maker, who had once had diff ficulty with the Times management over a subscription premium. It also excused Wilet Brunner, a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers, and Clark McLain, Pasa denia banker, who said he considered a knock on the Times a boost" and expressed other favorable opinions con corning that journal
 The defense, which alternated it's challenges with the state, excused Brewster c. Kenyon, capitalist; T. H. Elliott, a gardner; c. A. Heath, the English farmer, and Jacob Lansing.
 Elliott and Lansing were said--by the defense to have expressed the belief that McNamara was guilty and should be hanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Captain''

Nat C. Goodwin's well known abil- flies rise superior to his vehicle in many instances of his career and sThc Captain,r farce comedy by George H. Broadhurst and Charles T. Dazey, in which he is appearing this season, of fers no exception to the rule. It was evident at the Jefferson t1eatre last night that MT. Goodwin did not have a play worthy of his art, but he and his fellow players gave performance that entertained, while the material at hand was exploited to the best possible advantage.
 MT. Goodwin is a comedian whose fame has been long established and his management of comedy is not sur passed by any other actor at present on the American stage, when he is given an opportunity to show what he can do. Although MT. Goodwinehas been reading plays for the past four or five years without finding just what he wants, he still continues hopeful and in his present play he has at least more opportunities than he had in his previous offering here. which was en- titled, if memory is not at fault, "The Master Hand"
 'The Captain has to do with the adventures of Captain Jefferson Lori mer of the New York militia, who palms himself off in Manila as hero one Captain John Hastings, of renown in. China, in order to save Captain Hastings from paying his penalty of having in his possession a valuable Chinese signet. Captain Lorirner is called upon. eventually, to take part in some truly. heroic exercises. in ad- dition to 1exerting. himself as match maker. and he acquits himself so hand fly that he wins the girl, on whom he has been casting his eyes through three acts, and his praiseworthy efforts in behalf of his friend, Captain Hast ings, are properly set forth.
 Mir. Goodwin and his company pre- sent the play in very pleasing way, but there are times when even the most conscientious endeavor cannot keep the action from dragging little.
 Miss Margaret Moreland contributes her blonde beauty to the occasion, as the girl on whom Captain Lorimer, the pseudo Hastings, sets his high hopes with ultimate success. George Osborne does very well as the gum drop king and Sidney Bracey as Gallicized Chinaman manages to make the part laughable
 This afternoon Mr. Goodwin and his company will present one of his great est successes. When We Were Twenty one" Tonight The Captain. will be re- peated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
WAR MAY FOLLOW
 ACTION OF CONVENTION

San Antonio, Tex, November 17.-Not- withstanding that today's vote of the Ma tional Association of Professional Base ball leagues showed an almost two to one majority against them, advocates of A classification for the American associa- ton and Eastern and Pacific Coast leagues declare tonight they will win their
 seven years fight tomorrow when the proposition is submitted to the conven- tion of baseball leaders for reconsidera- tion. Before President Texton could an- nounce the vote, which was II to against the proposed new rating, Cal Ewing of San Francisco changed his vote from aye to nay, and made possible a
 renewal of the fight tomorrow It was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

When asked if he would be candidate for the second place on the ticket Sena- tor Williams replied:
 "The White House is too draughty, sir"
 Senator Williams said he was bitterly opposed to the proposed slo,ooD,0oO Morgan loan to Honduras: that the terms of the proposed loan meant that the United States was helping a lot of bankers to govern Honduras.
 Ut means more than that, sir,' he con tinued. Tt means that it is the enter ing wedge that will lead to occupation by the United States of every country north of the Panama canal"
 MT. Williams accompanied his son John Sharp Williams, Jr.. and his bride, for mcrly Miss Pauline Webb, of Bryan, Tex, here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
KELLER AND NELSON
 ATTEND MEETING

w. $. Keller of Montgomery. state engineer of highways. and G. A. Nell son of New Decatur. are in Rochester, N. r., attending the annual convention of the American Road Builders asso- citation as delegates from the Alabama Good Roads association. They will re- turn via Richmond Va., where they will be present at the meeting to be held there by the American associa- ton for highway improvement on Mo- vember 20-23.
 Senator John H. Bankhead will be one of the speakers at the Richmond meeting and will be prominent among the instigators of movement toward the amAlgamation of the five national good roads associations into one or ganixation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
Matinee at Bijou Today

Woman's matinee-the Saturday mati- nee-at the Bijou will be this afternoon, and this weeks offering is one of ex- ceptional interest to women. 'The Goose Girl teens with that which women like-love stories, There are three in 'rhe Goose Girl,H and each one is the kind that the woman likes. Company and play are delightful. There is an- other performance tonight. at which the bankers of Ohio. the teams of the Uni versity of Alabama and Sewanee will be present. Next week will come the big drama, "Woman Against Woman.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
Excuse Me"

One of the characters amongst the two dozen and half who appear in "Ex- cuse Me-, and serve 70 make that Ru- pert Hughes farce as produced by Henry w. Savage the big laughing success of the season is Herbert Wilberforce, an English tourist. All of the scenes of ''I5xcuse Me" are laid on board an over- land limited train bound from Chicago to San Francisco, and Wilberforce is one of the passengers From the time the irain starts, life becomes an intending series of surprises and disappointments for the Englishman. Excuse Me- will be seen at the Jeffers4r theatre Monday and Tuesday and Tuesday matinee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
OF TEXAS WILL
 MEET AUBURN SQUAD TODAY

game, will be shifted by the coaches to quarterback from half tomorrow. Kirk patrick as quarter-figured largely in Anburn's defeat by Texas in 1910
 AVoodhull's knee is wrenched, Sellers will replace him. Birge and Murray will replace N. Harold at guard. Huett has a broken hand and is being saved for the southwestern championship game with Oklahoma E. Harold, Little Harold will be at his old place at right tackle. Big Harold weighs 1S2 pounds while Little Harold weighs only 1S1. When the referee blows his whistle at S:3O to- morrow afternoon Texas will line up as follows: Il la | I
 Perry, left end; Ramsdell, left tackle; Jordan, left guard: Bland, center, Bierge, right guard; E. Harold. right tackle; Sel- lers, right end; Kirkpatrick, quarter back; James, left half; Barrell, right half; Down, full back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

Austin, Tex, November 1a-(Specian.- - Tie University of Texas football team will line up against the team of the Ala bama Polytechnic institute on Clark field tomorrow in a crippled condition. Huett, quarterback M. Harold, guard, and Wood- hull, right end, will be out of the con- test because of injuries received in the Texas victory over A. and M. college last Monday.
 A. and M defeated Auburn this season l7 to and Texas defeated A. and M. 6 to O. Experts here, however discount the chances of the longhorns' winning over Auburn tomorrow because of the large list of stars.
 The Auburn team look to be in good condition, much improved over the form exhibited in the recent game at Dallas. Kirkpatrick, who starred in Mondays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
Fernandez Succeeds Latour

New Orleans. November 17.-Don Fran. eieco Sanchez Latour,' formerly secrotar, of the Gautemalan legation in Washing ten. was succeeded as national treasurer of Guatemala last week by Mamiro Fer. nandez, according to mail advices. re. ceived7 here today. senor Sanchez was onetof the most popular members of the diplomatic corps in Washington for scy. eral years and it Is rumored that lie is to return to his former post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

made a special order for the first ses- sion of Saturday.
 The Western and Southern leagues representatives are the most vigorous op- ponents to the higher classification. Presi- dent Sexton of the National association championed the cause of those seeking to have class A established. He was pos itlve in his assertions ynat the national committee approved of the new classifica- tion.
 It is declared that should the special rating be denied the three leagues In question, a baseball war on the Pacific coast may be precipitated by the forma- ton of an Independent league.
 Delegates to the convention attended wrestling match and barbecue to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
HALL OF CABINET
 EXPECTED SOON
Dr. Sun Vat Sen Expected To Arrive in Shanghai
 To Aid Rebels

Picking, November 17.-G:4S D. m.)- China's first experiment with consttu- ticnal cabinet does not promise much ex- cept as a stepping stone to something permanent. The newspapers are not en- thusiastic and express an opinion that the administration of Premier Yuan Shi Kai will be brief. Some of those se- lected as ministers have already declined to serve. The suspicion exists in some quarters that Yuan deliberately consti- tIted a government, a continuation of which he knew to be impossible.
 London, November 1S.-Archbald Ross Colquhoun, well known IS journalist and explorer, in an article In the Daily Graphic this morning which professes to outline the programme of the Chinese rebels on the authority of leaders of the tee has summoned Dr. Sun Vat Sen. one of the instigators of the present re- volt and that he shortly will arrive in Shanghai to take up the direction of af- fairs. According to the article the inten- ticn is to institute a military government under the direction of an American, Gen. Homer Lea. This will be for three years or less of martial law during which ad- minstrative reforms will be undertaken, this to be followed by another period of three years, during which the military government will be assisted by certain elected bodies.
 At the expiration of this time it is ex- pected the country will be prepared for a constitution republican government with a president and two elective chambers Mir. Colquhoun says 1t is believed Dr. Sun will be the first president. | The Daily Telegraphs Shanghai cor respondent says hostilities have com menced at Ranking.
 San Francisco, November 17.-A Shang- ha dispatch to the China Free Press here says that since the new cabinet was | formed Manchu nobles have lost much of their power and that great jealousy has resulted
 'The situation in the Manchu family is greatly strained and trouble is ex- pected,'' said the dispatch. Another dis patch said that Liang Chi Chiao, the new vice president of the board of justice, had made great efforts to gain the premiership and that he and Yuan Shi Kai were not friendly.
 A Hong Kong dispatch to the Chinese daily paper said that the revolutionary army from Hupeh had arrived at Ching Ting. General Chee u is in command Another attack is expected soon.
 Eighteen volunteer troops, commanded
 
 Kwing Tung province to aid in the on- slaught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
Mrs. Pauline McCarty Vines

Mrs. Pauline McCarty Vines. aged 19 years, wife of Prof. R. Paul Vines. died yesterday morning at o'clock near Mount Olive. Mrs. Vines is survived by her husband. father and mother Mir. and Mrs. w. D. McCarty; four broth- CTS and two sisters. Interment will be in Mount Olive cemetery Sunday morn- ing at 1O:SO o'clock. Lige Loy of Bir- mingham being in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
Arrested at Greenyille

Greenville, November 17.-(Special.)-- Jean Boggan, negro, was arrested here Thursday. on the charge of doing busi- ness without license. Boggan owns sev- eral yokes of steers and was employed by the Greenville Telephone company to use these steers in pulling the large lead cables that are being installed by them to their places on the poles Boggan was arrested for doing this without liz cense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
The Pasmore Concert

The advance seat sale for the concert to be given by the Pasmore Trio (three sisters) at the Jefferson theatre tomor- TOW afternoon at S:3O o'clock indicates a large audience. There will be trio numbers for the violin. piano and violon- cello and several solo numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
BesSener News

Bessemer, November H.-(Special. .)-A large, up to date hoisting engine. to be used in the mines of the Sloss company at Bessemer, is now being installed. This is only one of the improvements made by this company this year and 1t will re- quire some time to do the work which, when completed, will cost about $15,0o0. There are TOO men employed by the com pany for the Bessemer mines, which have daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
TOO LATE TOCL LASS|FI

STEAYED OR sToL EN--Friday nfS6i;
 November IT.. a young white spitx , female dog. brown eyes. nose, mouth: : no collar answers by name .of .Trtxie ! Return to S19 South 12th street. re- ccive reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
Deaths and Funerals
Denny Thorne

The body of Denny Thorne. who was killed Thursday by an Alabama Grea: Southern train near the city, will be sent to Croker this. morning by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
SHAW. the Undertaken. Phones g.
JOHNS Undertaking CO.,. Phones 100
LICE LoY, Undertaken. Phones 7Cs.

For appropriate floral offerings, phone q See Godden's Seed 6 Flower Store sQ1s First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

In the mayors court this morning only five cases appeared on the docket. Two cases were postponed, while the other three netted $925 cash from $27.50 as- sessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

Thieves have been very active in this city this week and several robberies have occurred. The store of Sam Kartus was entered and two ladies coat suits. five long coats, several ladies' skirts and several pairs of trousers were stolen
 A lady's gold watch was stolen from the the vest pocket of G. w. Bell this week. It seems that MT Bell took off his vest while working and hung 1t up, leaving the watch in the pocket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18
WILLIAM CITIZENS STRONGLY PROTEST Oppose Proposed Five Cent Fare COntract-General
 News of Ensley

Last nights rain did not dampen 'ne a.dor of the citizens of Wylam for about 50 of them turned out for the mass meet ing. The meeting was scheduled 10 ''No place in the open air but as tnls Was impossible, the furniture store or sioah Brothers was used. N. B. stack was chosen chairman and MT. Sloan secretary of the meeting. A general discussioh ol the proposed 5 cent fare was heid ana inc oninion was that they would rather not have it at all than to have It With strings tied to it." MT. Stack and Pro- lessor Walker both submitted resolutions on the matter and committee accepted Professor Walkers plans. It was re- solved that "unalterable and unanimous ouposition be adopted against the propos- ed contract and that the city commits sioners be asked to vote against the coh- tract" Several prominent men made speeches. A committee was also appoint ed to arrange for a joint mass meeting with the citizens of Pratt City, Ensley and Wylam in the near future in some hall in Ensley.
 The matter of insufficient school equip ment was taken up and committee ap- pointed to meet with the board of educa- tion and appeal the matter to them. It was said that the Wylam teachers had en average of about 60 pupils in each room, and that the seats were very poor and not fit to be used A great deal of en- thusiasm was shown in the meeting and d large number signified their intention of attending the joint meeting in Ems ley.
 Rev. IT. T. Walden will conduct ser vices at St. Johns Episcopal church on Sunday morning. Holy communion will and morning prayer and sermon at Il o'clock. All communicants and friends of | the church are cordially invited to att l tend.
 Miss Maggie Ward was pleasantly sur prised by number of her friends Thurs day evening at her home on Avenue B | and Thirtieth street. A buffett luncheon | was served and the evening was spent
 vltk music and singing. Those present
 were Miss Vann. Miss Enzor, Miss Here l ford Miss Quarles, Miss Mcdonald and
 Miss Lewis.
 The remains of Mrs. Chapman were sent to St. lair county yesterday for
 burial Mrs. Chapman died Thursday evening at her home in Wylam. The Junior department of the Meth odist
 Bible school gave an enjoyable entertain rent last night in the basement of the
 church in the way of trip around. the
 world. Cuba, Japan, Holland and the
 United States were the countries visited
 and at each station refreshments suggest
 i've of the country were served. Quite a
 large crowd turned out for the entertain
 ment.
 | The Owenton Womans Missionary so-
 ciety is planning to give play and musi-
 caIo during Thanksgiving week in the
 chapel of Birmingham college. | Lee McF ee was completely surprised by
 a number of friends Thursday night in
 honor of his birthday. Games and re-
 treatments furnished good time for the evening.
 The musicale at the Hunter Street Bap-
 tist church last night was a complete suc-
 cess and was greatly enjoyed by those present. The programme consisted of rectations, vocal and piano music and several selections by Professor Woods string band
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

''Old Sam the horse that has been C iven to the Southern Express wagon for the past 13 years, has been placed in the pasture and a new horse has been purchased. "Old Sam is 23 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

Rev. IT. T. Walden will conduct ser vices at St. Johns Episcopal church on Sunday morning. Holy communion will be celebrated by the rector at a. m. and morning prayer and sermon at Il o'clock. All communicants and friends of the church are cordially invited to att tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

Miss Maggie Ward was pleasantly sur prised by number of her friends Thurs day evening at her home on Avenue B and Thrtieth street. A buffett luncheon was served and the evening was spent u1tE music and singing. Those present were Miss Vann. Miss Enzor, Miss Here ford, Miss Quarles, Miss Mcdonald and Miss Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

The cotton which has been held for a letter price is being disposed of now, as the farmers seem to think that cents is the best price they will get. The gin- ners' report which will be published next week, is anxiously awaited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

Last night at the home of MT. and Mrs. Johnson in Brighton occurred the mar riage of their daughter, Miss Annie, to MT. Ira Halfacre of Savoy. Miss. Mr and Mrs. Halfacre left immediately for their home in Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

Miss Bettie Ashworth, aged "A yea-s. died this morning of appoplexy, after a lingering illness at the home of her broth CT, John Ashworth in Jonesboro. The fun eial will take place tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Jonesboro Baptist church, Rev. R. w. Carlisle officiating. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill cemetery. The deseased is survived by sister and two brothers. Jacobs & Son have charge of the funeral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

The new two story brick store being erected on First avenue and Twentieth street by Sam Dunn is nearing comple- ton and will be ready for occupancy next week. The building is 25 feet by 94 feet, and will cost about $5500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

The remains of Mrs. Chapman were sent to St. lair county yesterday for burial. Mrs. Chapman died Thursday evening at her home in Wylam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

MT. J. D. Gresham and Miss Mary Ram dle were quietly married at the home of the bride on Berkley avenue last night. only the family and a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony, Rev. J. A. Bryan of Birmingham, officiating. MT. and Mrs. Gresham will reside in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

On next Tuesday night at the high school auditorium will be heard for the first time in Bessemer that noted en- tertainer and humorist, Edwin R. Weeks. assisted by a number of artists of more than ordinary ability. This is the second of the series of lueeum attractions to be given in this city under the patronage of a number of prominent citizens of this city. It will consist of impersona- lions, medeys, violin solos and sketches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

The musicale at the Hunter Street Bap- tist church last night was a complete suc- cess and was. greatly enjoyed by those present. The programme consisted of recitations, vocal and piano music and several selections by Professor Woods string band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-18

Lee McFee was completely surprised by number of friends Thursday night ir honor of his birthday. Games and re- treatments furnished a good time for the evening.