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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
LIQUOR LEGALIzED
 IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, August 21.-(SpeciM)--Fo or the first time in more than three years whisky is now legaIized in Montgomery. It can be sold in 39 retail establishments. in four legalized social clubs and in nine wholesale establishments and hotels. For the privilege of dispensing the liquor, however, the dealers have had to ray over to the probate judge a sum of money equivalent to $43.92O, which represents the license exacted for operation half of the year.
 The list of places where whisky can be legalized was submitted to the probate judge of the county by the Montgom cry excise commission late this afternoon, inn medately after which the license holders were enabled to place their wares and to sell them under the provisions of the Smith regulation bill. An election under the Parks local option statute was held in the city several weeks ago-early last month-when the city went overwhelin- ingly into the wet column, since which time the excise commissioners have been busy with their duties in the selection of legitimate sellers and places for the dis pensation of the liquors. f<
 The 52 licenses which were issued repre- scented exactly half of the number that applied for licenses to dispense the liquors,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
TEST CASE TOUCHES
 THE REVENUE BILL
Federal Court Enjoins State From Levying Wagon
 Tax

Montgomery August 21.-(SpeciaD- In the issuance today of restraining
 order preventing authorities of Barbour
 county from enforcing that section of
 the revenue bill which levies tax
 of s10 on all wagons used in hauling
 sewing machines and like parapher-
 nalia, which come under the head or
 interstate commerce, the state of Ala
 bama is again enjoined by the United
 States court at Montgomery. The or
 der has been issued by Judge Thomas
 G. Jones upon application of the New
 Rotary Sewing Machine company upon
 representation that the state was in
 terfering with legitimate interstate commerce.
 Proceedings which have led up to tho injunction were instituted in July, last, when the machine company in question filed bill in the United States court
 asking the federal authorities to pre- vent Barbour county officials from en- forcing that section of the revenue bill which levied the $10 tax. Agents of the company, 1t was represented in the bill, had been arrested owing to their fail- ure to pay the license, for which relief
 
 sultation- and deliberation, held that a permanent injury had not been effected. and directed the company to pay the license under protest, letting the protest come up in due course of time for . hearing, when the law could be tested. According to the papers which have just been filed, the company attempted to obey these orders, but their prof- fered license money, it seems was re- fused by the Barbour county oHlciais on the ground that the license coulo not and would not be accepted untii the costs involved in the recent ar rests had been paid. This the corpora tion refused to do, applying simui taneously to the United States court Tor redress. | Their prayer for a temporary lnJuhc- ltion against Barbour county was I'm | mediateIy granted, the state being sum moned to appear before the 1eoera1 | body August 25 to show cause why a permanent injunction should not be granted. The test case will prove or general ;pterest throughout the state in view of the fact that all counties are affected | hv inc license, which is being levied as
 eynress orders of the state auditor, in conformity with provisions of thet rev enue bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Announcements

A measuring party at the home of Mrs. L. A. Spencer. under the auspices of the August committee of the Methodist church, will be given Tuesday afternoon from to O o'clock.
 The Baptist Young Peoples union will meet Tuesday night at the church.
 The Epworth league will meet Tuesday night at the auditorium.
 Bessemer chapter No. no, R. A. NJ, will meet Tuesday night.
 Bessemer lodge No. l0s, I. o. 0. F., will meet Tuesday night
 The meeting of the Wednesday Music club, announced for Wednesday afternoon of this week, has been postponed until one week later at the home of Miss Min ne Cahill.
 There will be a public prayer meeting held under the auspices of the W. C. T. L. Tuesday afternoon at 3;30 o'clock at the Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Glover, Jenkins and Others Are Speakers
ACTORS IN COURT
Judgment Is Given in Favor of The Plaintiffs in Lanier's Court. Other Bessemer News
 of Interest

Bessemer, August SpeciaD,-Hav ing the unique distinction of being th' Initial rally of the campaign 10 beglr with crowded house promptly at tht hour announced, o'clock, the local op- tion meeting held tonight at Rebie hal was attended by a large number, about $50 constituents, sprinkled with an oc- casional member of the Saloon Opposi- tion league.
 Indulging in a brief introductory sem tences, the chairman, Gardner Goodwin, uttered a few congenial sentiments and then presented John T. Glover of Bir- mingham.
 T do not consider the Smith bill a perfect law. I have seen few that were in my opinion but I pronounce 1t as per feet as the average law upon its first passage" began Mir. Glover, and with Sidney Bowie's published attack on the bill and certain other documents in his hand, he delivered an emphatic and gal lant explanation and defense of the law in dispute.
 T have great faith in the excise com- mission if left to the appointment of Governor Emmet ONeal." he said. And l do not believe they would allow sa- loon at Howard college, an isolated To- cation, as my opponents charge
 T say the real issue of this campagin is the disposing of liquors legally or the perpetuation of the reign of the blind tiger, and you will never end the lat ter by the erecting of the dispensary, for it promotes intemperance and drunk enness," said MT. Glover.
 sam Jenkins, member of the state sen- ate from Baldwin county, followed the first speaker and recited the career of prohibition and Brooks Lawrence be- fore the legislature and his own atti- Jude on the question:
 Rising to a wave of applause, Isadore shapiro was next introduced. He gave an account of the communications be- tween himself and Charles Rice and an- nounced that he was making negotiations with Borden Burr of the Saloon Opposi- ton league for joint debate on Wednes- day night at the Orpheum theatre in Birmingham.
 Temperance is worthy of medication. Prohibition is to be condemned. Temper ance is wholly probable. Prohibition is impossible" stated MT. Shapiro.
 With a wonderful flow of language, in- terspersed with descriptive and fitting metaphors, Shapiro spoke of the sttua- tion generally, especially answering the charges preferred by the opposition against the foreigners on the local op ton platform. He and his announcements received the ovation of the evening and his stock as stump speaker arose by leans and bounds in the estimation of those present
 George Howle of Birmingham also spoke in favor of the open saloon.
 Jones G. Moore arrived during this ad- dress and was welcomed by a burst of applause and spoke of his delight with the progress of the campaign at this stage He insisted on every voter going to the polls.
 Among those present from Birmingham were Leon Friedman, Eugene l.. Brown and John B. Wood of the Trades council all of whom conducted a meeting at Blue Creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Actors in Court

This afternoon was consumed in the court of Justice of the Peace Lanier in the hearing of the writ of attachment issued a few weeks ago against the as- sets and property of the Martin Dra- matic and Comic Opera company and a judgment in favor of the three plaintiffs was handed down. The plaintiffs were Mrs. Blanche Robinson and MT and Mrs. C. A. Forth, who were employed as piano player, producer and actress, respectively, and charged that their sal aries were in arrears. Mrs. Robinson was granted a judgment of $59; Mrs. Forth s3l 50 and MT. Forth s33. The company came here and filled an engagement for one week under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World and the attach ment was served the Saturday night fol- lowing their opening engagement of Monday. Allen Krebs and L. Y. Logan of Birmingham were attorneys for the defense and George Ross of this city for the plaintiffs. The shaggy dog also included in the assets of the company and liable for the judgment appeared in court and behaved exceedingly well. If the case has not been appealed at the expiration of five days, the property will be sold to satisfy the judgments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Pratt City News

Mrs. J. R. Walker and her daughter are visiting Mrs. Locke on the South Highlands.
 Miss Lucille Stephenson and Miss Der tha Pratt, who have been visiting in Pratt City, left for Memphis, Tenn.
 George Swann of Chattanooga spent the week end with friends in Pratt City.
 George Edwards left recently to spend his vacation in the east and north
 The ladies of the Fourth Street Meth odist church gave an ice cream supper and prize party last night at the city hall. A large number were pres ent and quite neat sum was realized.
 J. M. Hanby, who has been visiting his mother in Pratt City. returned to his home in Charlestown yesterday
 Miss Creek is the visitor of Miss Fannie Allen on Third street.
 Mai. Guss Gorff has returned after a visit to friends in Gadsden
 Mrs. F. M Brown, who has been i'll for some time at her residence or Vine street, Is reported to be improv ing and recovering rapidly.
 Mr and Mrs. J. w. Adair are visiting friends in Anniston.
 Prof. J. D. Patton will give a voca concert at Crumley's chapel tomorrow night There will be large numoel of his pupils in the concert. An invi tation has been extended to the pub lie.
 Erskine Miller of Okolona Miss, ha. returned to his home after a visit il this city.
 Miss Eunice and Miss Louise Helms of Adamsville are visiting their uncle H. C. Helms, on Third street.
 Mrs. English, who has been i'll foi some time, is reported to be improv. ing rapidly.
 Miss Jimmie Lee Jones of Avondals is the guest of Miss Maud Daniels or First avenue.
 Miss Cora Young of Hartselle Is wis iting friends in Pratt City.
 MT. and Mrs. Mason Garner of Lit. tie Rock, Ark, are the guests of MT and Mrs. Monfee on East Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 21, 1911 p. m.
 Cloudy weather is Widespread over the interior valleys and rain occurred today on both sides of the Canadian border from the upper Rocky Mountain region to the upper lakes. The rain area ex- tended southward along the Mississippi river, terminating in Missouri.
 These rains as well as the showery conditions prevailing along the south Att iantic coast are the combined effect of the long trough of moderately low pres sure extending from the upper lakes to Texas. and the barometric "highs' on the upper Rocky mountain slope and in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
INDUSTRIAL WAR IN
 ENGLAND ABATING
Much Friction Noticeable But Conditions Greatly
 Improved

London. August 21-The strife in the | industrial world of the United King tdom gradually is abating With truce 1 In effect on all railway lines except | the London and Northwestern, the board | of trade was occupied all of today Tn an endeavor to reach an amicable ar engagement between the employees Of this | line and the managers, and also in try l ing to settle the strike of the short sea traders It was announced tonight that both these controversies are now in line for early adjustment
 There still Is much friction on some of the roads over the impatience of
 strikers returning to work and want
 ing full reinstatement to their old po-
 sitions. which in some cases have been
 given to men who remained loyal to
 the companies when the walkout was
 declared AS a result there were sev-
 eral instances of disorder today in va
 rious parts of the kingdom and de-
 cisions by small bodies of men to re- main on strike.
 Work on the London docks was in full swing today for the first time in three weeks but it will be some time be- fore the congestion of the port, due to the dock and transfer mems strike, is relieved.
 King George today telegraphed his congratulations to Premier Asquith. David Lloyd-George, chancellor of the eSchequer, and Sidney Buxton, presi dent of the board of trade, on the set clement of the railway strike. The Kings message to Lloyd-George said;
 T am very glad to hear that 1t was largely due to your energy and skill that the settlement was brought about. I heartily congratulate you and feel that the whole country will be most grateful to you for averting most dis astrous calamity. It has caused me the greatest possible anxiety"
 Representatives of the railway employees today complained that the companies were not carrying out the terms of he agree ment under which the strike was called off, referring particularly to clause two, providing for the reinstatement of strik- CTS without prejudice. AS a consequence a long conference was held at the noard of trade and a protest of the men in- vestigated. At its conclusion the an. nouncement was made that satisfactory solution of the difficulty had been reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
DONS WORK MAINE
 FOR POLITICAL PULL

New York, August 21--Col. James Ham, il,cr Lewis came back today from Spain, where he has been passing the summer. He paused long enough in New York on his way to Chicago to tell story of po- hiical unrest in Spain.
 ''The politicians he said, fare telling the people in Spain that the recent ex- animation of the Maine has disclosed that the ship was blown up from the Inside, and that if they are elected they will force the United States to either give up .he Philippines and Porto Rico or make money reparation.'
 The colonel is said to have something new in sartorial effects which he gath cred abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22

Whited on Thursday was announced. The proceeds of the sale of the quilt patched by the ladies on that day will go into the treasury and basket luncheon will be the noon repast Iced watermelon in circular monlds was served on the adjourning of the busi- ness discussions, and the following were present: Mesdames J. E. Wilson, president; J. w. Rarden, R. W. Carlisle, Wisenant, B. c. Adams, J. H. Whited, Miss Rachel Wilson.
 The Methodist Aid society of Jones' boro officially authorized J. C. McGrew. chairman of the building committee or the church, to begin at once on the contemplated repairs of the church at their meeting held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Jones. Reports of the treasurer were read showing recent acquisition of $34 from subscrip- ton and the ladies' ball game. There were IS members present and delight ful buffet luncheon and ices were served at the conclusion of the session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
TRYING TO GET CATHOLIC
 SOCIETIES FOR BIRMINGHAM

An effort is being made to induce the Federation of Catholic societies of Amer ica, which is now in annual session at Columbus, Ohio, to hold it's next conven- ton in Birmingham. The meeting place for 1912 will be named today. In addition to the "spiel that will be made by the Birmingham delegates led by M E. Linne- han to have them meet here the next year, the following telegrams were sent last night to the convention:
 Birmingham, Ala, August 2l, 1911. "To the Federation of Catholic Societies of America, Columbus, Ohio.
 Birmingham Council Knights of Co., lumbus cordially invites you to hold next convention in the Magic /City Birming- ham. FRANK MCGOWAN
 Grand Deputy Knight
 Birmingham, Ala, August 21 1911. ''To the Federation of Catholic Societies of America, care M E. Linnehan,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Personals

Dorothy, the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Gray Huffman, left this morning for a months visit to relatives in Memphis, Tenn, and points in Mississippi
 Rev. and Mrs. Henry are expected to return from attending camp meetings of the Church of God, recently held in Lou isiana and north Alabama. Miss Gussie Bloodworth, who has been visiting in Dadeville, arrived this after noon to spend a few days with Miss Mary Brockman, en route to her home in New Decatur
 Miss Ruth Tucker and Miss Estelle Strickland arrived this afternon to spend a week with Miss Nellie Christieb at the Grand hotel
 W. c. Batty has returned from q busi- ness trip to Hartselle.
 | G. R. Rowe of the local Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic office is in Triton, Ga, for several days, the guest of rel atives.
 l Miss Elizabeth Dalrympe, who has heen the guest of MT. and Mrs W. E. Surr;ltt for the past few weeks. has returned to her home in Amory, Miss. Later she will join house party at Sumner. Miss.
 Berney Russell, who has been seriously i'll at his home in Jonesboro, is reported better today.
 Miss Lucy Chlders has returned from a visit to her grandparents at Northport. 1 NJ. B. Chandler will return from a weekend visit to ,Haleyville tomorrow. l Mrs. John Merrill has returned from a visit to relatives at Talladega Springs. l Mrs. J. Marks and daughter, Miss Sadie, left Saturday for French Lick Springs, Ind, to spend fortnight. Mrs T. D. Lewis and little daughter Doris. have returned from visit to friends at Rock Castle and Yolande. l Mrs. Nancy Bailey of Acton is the guest of her nephew and neice, MT. and Mrs W. s. Patton. at their home on Fifth ave nue.
 1 Rev. and Mrs. R. w. Carlisle of Jones' boro will leave tomorrow for Schocu Springs to attend the Baptist encamp- ment there and will return Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
ORPHANAGE PICNIC
 AT GERMANIA PARK

The annual picnic for the benefit of the at Germania park. The price Of admission is only 9 cents. As thousands of tickets have been sold large attendance is as- sured.
 The picnic will begin at 10 o'clock. A barbecue dinner will be served and dur ing the afternoon there will be q game of baseball between Ensley and the Mac cabees and other sports.
 There will be dancing and the enter tailment will continue until II D. Tn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Aid Society Meetings

At the meeting of the Aid society of the Baptist church, held at the home of Mrs. W. H. Brannon this afternoon, it was decided to inaugurate the GUS tom of each member observing her birthday by depositing a penny for every year in the treasury This new feature of finance will be kept in a separate fund to go toward the mission tax of the society and will be in charge of the president, Mrs, John Perkins Plans were discussed for the request of the management of the Pictorama for Friday night, but nothing definite decided upon A full membership was in attendance and delicious refresh e ments of ices and cake were served after the routine of business.
 rne Jonesboro Baptist Aid society was entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Shackelford and a quilt ing party at the home of Mrs. J. II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Hobson's Speeches

As finishing touch to the lively cam paign conducted in this district by the Sa- loon Opposition league, Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson will deliver a public address at Oak Grove, Gwins beat, Wednesday morning at Il o'clock, in the city park at Bessemer at 2:90 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, and an open air meeting at Brighton at o'clock Wednes- day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Weather Forecast

Washington. August 21-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local showers Tuesday: Wednesday, light to moderate east winds, becoming variable.
 For Tennessee: Local showers Tuesday and Wednesday; cooler Wednesday in west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
WIRE KILLS HORSE:
 WOMEN UNHURT

Troy, August ial)-While out driving one day last week Mrs. t'isna Carroll and Mrs. Diamond Pearson and children narrowly escaped coming in con- tact with live wire. The horse, which became entangled in the wire, was in- stantly killed, but the occupants of the buggy escaped without the least harm, other than the bad frightening following upon sudden realization of their ilnlni- nent danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Mrs. SaIIie R. Reynolds

Mrs. Sallie Ramey Reynolds died las night at the family residence in Shades holds is survived by her husband, Cliff ton E. Reynolds. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock with interment in Elmwood cemtery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22

the northeastern quarter of the country. Light, scattered showers occurred at a few places in the middle and western cotton belt. but only the Carolinas, south Georgia and north Florida among the cotton states had general rains.
 Temperatures somewhat low for the season are noted, except in north Tex as, Oklahoma, and Northwestern Kan sas. It was 1O4 today at Oklahoma City. The maximum in Alabama today was on an average about SS degrees
 Summary of observations made at Unit ed States Weather Bureau stations Au- gust q, 1911.
 Temp'a.ure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Deaths and Funerals
Claud C. Wilson

announcement Is made that at Tusca- ,oosa on August 16 Claud c. Wilson, son of H. F. Wilson, Sr., of this city, died. 1nterment was in Mobile on August IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
Quick Aeroplane Trin

Frederick, Md, August 21.-Dashing
 through the air at alomst a mile a min
 ute, a United States army aeroplane came
 into this city today from College Park,
 Md, bearing Captain Chandler and Lieu tenant Arnold, two of the army's corps of aviators. The two officers covered the 42 miles between the army aerodrome at College park near Washington and this
 city in AT minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22

Southern Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. City of Birmingham cordially invites you to hold next national convention in this city. A. o. LANE, Member of Birmingham Board of Com missioners."
 Birmingham, Ala, August 2l, 1911 "ro the Federation of Catholic Knights of America, Columbus, Ohio.x Board of Trade and Business Mems League join in sending invitation to hold national convention in the Magic City of Birmingham. JOHN L. PARKER,
 President"
 Birmingham, Ala, August 2l, 1911. M. E. Linnehan, Federation of Catholic Societies, Columbus, hOio.
 Work hard for the next convention. Birmingham will show her hospitality and the delegates will be royalty enter tained. I refer them to the national president Ancient Order of Hiberians, Hon. James J. Began. w J. O'BRIEN.
 County President, A. O. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22

For appropriate floral offerings. phone fl. See Goddens Seed ( Flower Store. 201S First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22

lexactly half of the applicants being conn peled to go away disappointed. The city of Montgomery, through its commission CTS, has already gone on record as de-
 termined to aid the excise commission in every way possible in the enforcement of
 the statutes regulating the sale of spirit ous. vinous and malt beverages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
PERSONAL

James F. Me Laughlin is seriously i'll with typhoid fever at his home in Wood lawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-22
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The Washington times., 1911-11-07

Mr.. and Mrs. James Bean, Of Ritchie
Station. Prince George county, are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Brady. 1857
Good Hope road. Mrs. Bean is q sister
Of Mr.. Brady.