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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
WILL EXAMINE
 MINE FOREMEN FOremen and Fire Boss Ap- plications Will Be Ex-
 amined Jan. 2

C. H. Nesbitt, chief state inspector of mines, announced yesterday that the reg ular semi-annlal examination for mine foremen and fire bosses will be held dur ing the week of January % at the state office in the Chamber of Commerce build ing of this city. The term will open Mon day morning. January %, and continue through the following Saturday, Jan l uary 21
 l Notices of these examinations have been mailed out to every coal mine in the state, according to the state statutes, as every mining community must be given eognizance Of the approaching examina- tion three weeks in advance. The placards will be suspended at conspicuous place in order that all those who wish to com pete in the examinations may report at the state office on the stipulated date. Those who do not make application on Monday will be allowed to do so at any time during the entire week, as three days is the usual maximum time required to answer the questions of the mine ex- animation.
 The object of the examination, which is held semi-annually by Chief Inspector Nesbitt, is to decide the eligibility of min CTS to hold certificates as mine foremen and fire bosses. Mining engineers and mine superintendents also enter the con test as the certificate issued is continuous during the life time of the holder so long as he is q resident of this state and does nothing in violation of the state mining code. There are to be two grades of cer- tificates 10 be granted which are termed as first and second class for fire bosses and mine foremen
 The persons taking the examinations are taxed a nominal fee to defray the ex- penses of stationery, etc, and the amount that remains after this disbursement is turned over to the state mining treasury to be paid out only at the instruction of the governor. The funds from these sx- aminations have almost accumulated to the sum necessary to finance the printing and publication of the annual mining re- port of the state, but Governor ONeaI has not as yet sanctioned this use of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
ROUTE IS PROPOSED FOR CHEMISTS TOUR Shreveport Chamber Com merce Asks Local Body
 for Approval

A tentative routing proposed by the Shreveport, La, Chamber of Commerce for the southern tour to be made by the visitors to the International Congress of Applied Chemistry, which convenes in Washington and New York city next Sep tember, has been sent to the Birming- ham Chamber of Commerce for their con sideration. The itinerary planned by the Shreveport body was made to include this district, the oil fields of northwestern Louisiana, sulphur mines at Lake Charles and salt mines of New Iberia.
 E. L. McColgin, secretary of the Shreve- port commercial organization, is enthu- siastic concerning the probable visit of the chemists of many nationalities and predicts many good results from the tour He has requested that the Birmingham association indorse the following route:
 From Washington to Knoxville, thence to Chattanooga, thence to Shreveport, thence to sulphur mines at Lake Charles, thence to the salt mines at New Iberia, to New Orleans, to Birmingham, ending at Wash ington The side trips to the oil fields are to be made in a chartered train.
 The Louisiana city will petition the na- tonal executive committee. who will have the completion of the details of the coun- try wide trip, to allow a representative from their Chamber of Commerce to meet with them when they confer in Jan uary to map out the tour The Birming- ham Chamber of Commerce will probably be represented at this conference by pr. Dudley chairman of the southern division of the committee.
 has not taken any action on the Shreve- mort DrODDSal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
COMMISSION CALLS ELECTION JAN. 29 And Voting Places for Each Ward in the City Are
 Designated

The referendum election will be held January 20, according to official orders given yesterday by the city commission. The form of ballot was agreed upon, and 1t states the question clearly:
 "oficial ballot.
 Special election. 'City of Birmingham, Alabama. Monday. January 29th, 1912"
 Shall the extension or enlargement of the franchise or right of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company to use the streets, public highways, thor oughfares or public property of the city of Birmingham Ala, in supplying elec- tricity for lighting purposes in said city as set forth in ordinance No. 52C. of said city become effective?
 Mark a cross before or after the prop osition you vote for.
 For the proposed grant set forth in said ordinance No. 52C.
 Against the proposed grant set forth in ordinance No. 52C.'
 The orGinance prepared by Capt Ro- maine Boyd, city attorney. calling the election for the 29th of next month, was adopted by the commission without for mality and without extensive discussion.
 The voting places, as named, will be as follows:
 First Ward-City hall:
 Second Ward-4OO Eighteenth street, north.
 Third Ward-190O Tenth avenue, north Fourth Ward-1001 North Twenty-fourth street.
 Fifth Ward-The court house.
 Sixth Ward-601 Twenty-sevepth street. Seventh Ward-2111 Avenue F.
 Eighth Ward-Northwest corner Avenue D and Nineteenth street.
 Ninth Ward-1131 Avenue F.
 Tenth Ward-Avondale city hall
 Eleventh Ward-Tenth avenue and For ty-fourth street.
 Twelfth Ward-Woodlawn, city hall building.
 Thirteenth Ward-North Birmingham city hall.
 tFourteenth ward-Pratt City, city hall building.
 Fifteenth Ward-West End, city hall building.
 Sixteenth ward-Ensley, city hall build ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
JEMISON RETURNS
 FROM EASTERN TRIP
Business Men Think 1912 Will Be a Busy Year in Spite of
 Politics

Robert Jemison, Jr., returned to Bir- mingham yesterday after an absence of several days in the east. He was very optimistic, saying among other things that he could not but believe that the American Steel and Wire company s plant at Corey would be operating within a reasonable time, although of ficials of the ,Steel corporation were somewhat disturbed over the recent suit filed against that company by the gov ernment.
 MT Jemison said the business men of the east were very much of the opinion that the year 1912 would be busy one despite the fact that it is to be a pres -idential year.
 In talking of politics, Mir. Jemson said Congressman Underwood was the particular shining star in the demo- cratic horizon just at this time, and the general belief in the east was that he stood fine chance of becoming the democratic standard bearer for the next election.
 He is very popular" said MT. Jemi- son, among the most conservative business men, and l am of the opinion that there would be no hesitancy among business men in indorsing MT Underwood should he be selected to lead the party. He is a big man in our national life"
 Mr. Jemison in speaking of the recent park purchases by the city, from the standpoint of a park commissioner, said the city would find that the acreage was none too large for the needs of this growing place and that in short time ciated generally than perhaps at this time. He said the need for park space here was one of the civic problems requiring serious study, and he wanted the commission to do all it could to further solution of the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
BELL IN NO HURRY ABOUT
 CALLING THE COMMITTEE

Robert N. Bell chairman of the dem ocratic executive committee of Jeff ferson county. stating that there was no necessity for hurry, intimated that he would call a meeting of the com mittee for a date shortly after the new year.
 The committee. following the action of the state committed will call pri- mary for April 1. The most interesting matter to be determined concerns the feasibility of making the office of clerk of the criminal court an office to be filled by the peoples votes.
 A large number of candidates the names of whom have been published in The Age Herald, have already en- tered the field for the various fat of fees at the disposal of the voters. Secretary John P. Abbott furnished yesterday the following roll of the members of the committee with their home addresses:
 Robert N Bell, chairman. Birming- ham.
 John P. Abbott, secretary. Birming- ham. 1-R M. Vines, McCalla.
 Ray Tillman, No. S12 Seventh street. Bessemer. 3-L. M Goodwin, Johns 10. A. Howton, Cohort.
 5-G. w. Fox, Bessemer, R. F. D., Short Creek.
 6-J. A. Tate, Lfttleton.
 w. l. Brown, Ensley, R. F. D.. No l.
 s-Mose Hill, oxmoor.
 9-Lee Cowart No. 1891 F Second avenue, city 1o-Clark Jones. care Drennen & Co.,, city.
 11-John M. Erwin, Birmingham, R. F. D. 6, Dolcito. 12-George c. Jones, Leeds. 13-W. L. c. Vann, Birmingham, R. F.. D. 9, Trussville. 14-J. H. Chandler Pinson, R. F. D. i.
 15-A., c. Branyon, Pinson.
 16-L. Little. Morris.
 17-A. N Minter, Warrior.
 1S-G. L. Ramsden, Brookside
 1S-Alf Jones' Cardiff
 19-George Vandiver Palos. 20-Dr J. W. Howard, Irondale.
 21-John R. Copeland, First National bank building, city.
 21-J. F. Staley, 536 First National bank building, city
 21-J w. Altman, courthouse, city.
 21-M. L. Farley, PIP Avenue G, city.
 22-Amos l.. Sharritt, Lewisburg.
 23-J. M. Mitchell, Warrior, R. F. D. No. 2.
 24-D G. Knight, Bessemer, R. F. D. No 5.
 25-A. w. Rittenberry, Birmingham, R. F. D. No. 3.
 26-C. M. Self. Trussville, R. F. D.. No. l. Argo
 27-J. R. Reeves, Bessemer, R. F. D.. No. G.
 2S-w. M. Fields, Morris, Ala, R. F. D. No. 1.
 29-Dr J. F. Seay, Pratt City, Ala.
 29-T. L. Stovall, Pratt City, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
WARNING ISSUED
 TO PICKPOCKETS

The Tight fingered gentry" alias pick pockets, alias dips" would do well per haps to heed the statement of Commis- sioner A. O. Lane, whose position all local terrorists we'll know, that commence ing today he will materially increase the force of detectives and plainclothes- men. From what can. be gathered the pickpockets. who have perhaps innocent- ly picked Birmingham out for an easy place. have been reaping a rather ex- tensive harvest.
 From now on every street car will carry two planclothesmen through the busi- ness center, it is said. and these will be augmented by detectives at all prin- cipal corners, where the dips" are said to be working in two's. The detectives will be taken from among the oldest and most astute men of the police force, and it is believed both by Judge Lane and Chief Bodeker that the situation will be vastly improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23


 SOL N. Holt. Porter. Ala.
 s1-w. A. Merkle, Birmingham, Ala, R. F. D. No. Pump house.)
 32-J. D. Hughes, Warrior. Ala, R. r. D. No. 1. 38-L A. Carlisle, Bessemer. Ala.
 33-G. F. Goodwin, Bessemer, Ala.
 34-R. D. Thompson, Title Guaranty building, city. D. No. l.
 36-C. M. Larimore. Gate City. Ala. 37-John Horan, care police depart ment, city.
 37-A. P. Rich. No. 12O North Twen- tieth street, city.
 37-Victor Torina, No. 621 First Nat ional bank building, city.
 37-Charles K. Hall, No. 1918 Avenue E, Ensley.
 SIP. H. Harris, Care Stallings & Drennen, First National bank building, city.
 sS-w. N. Nelson, Adamsville. Ala, R. F. D. No. 1.
 39-G. B. Lawson, Adamsville, Ala.
 4O-C. l.. Dabbs, Bessemer, Ala, R. 40 R. Roy, Bessemer, Ala, R. F. D. No. 2, Box 326.
 42-Dr w. F. Black, Birmingham, Ala, R. F. D. No. ', Sayreton.
 43-J. H. Snow, Coal Creek, Ala, Clough, P. o.
 44-B w. Taylor, Birmingham, Ala, R. F. D. No. 8. Huffman.
 45-Florence o. Harris, Ensley, Ala. 45-Nelson Thomas, Ensley, Ala,
 46-J. H. Triee, No. 4900 Tenth ave- nue, north, city. 47-J. l. Kimmons, Birmingham, Ala. R. k. D. No. 2.
 4S-R H. Matthews Littleton Ala 49-Alf w. Nichols, Ensley, Ala, R F. D. Mulgay 50-R. c. Franklin. Watson, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
SETS TIME TO HEAR
 CRIMINAL DOCKET

Judge Frank Cahalan. of the first di- vision of the criminal court, designated the last week in January and the first week in February as the time in which the capital cases are to be set on the docket of the first term of the criminal court for 1912.
 He also designated the last two weeks in February as open weeks for the set ting of capital cases, in the event the grand jury, which goes in session on the first of the year, return any true bills for murder in order that they may have a speedy trial. The criminal court has completed the docket for 1911 and stands adjourned until January l. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
CITY CLERK BLAKE
 SLIGHTLY INJURED

Sam Blake, the genial clerk of the city court. sustained rather severe injury through an act of kindness to a horse.
 MT. Blake was passing down Second avenue yesterday and saw a horse fas- tened to hitching block with one of his fore feet tangled in the hitching rein. The horse had pulled the block from the side walk and after MT. Blake had released the horses foot the short hitching rein still held the horses head down. He lifted the block, which weighed neraly 200 pounds, from the street to the sidewalk, and in doing so severely strained his back.
 He was able to resume his duties at the office yesterday afternoon and it is not thought the injury is serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
s. N. HANBY WINS
 DAMAGE SUIT

The jury in the case of S. N. Hanby vs. the Southern Railway company, returned verdict yesterday in favor of the plain tiff in tho sum of $2500. The case was tried before Judge John C. Pugh of the second division of the circuit court. in which S50O0 damages were claimed for per- sonal injuries
 In the ease of Miss Hattie Callahan vs. pr. Wilder ct al, in which damages were claimed for personal injuries. the jury returned verdict for the defendant.
 The zeivil dockets of the city and cir cult courts have been completed for the 1911 term and stand adjourned until Jan uary, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
BOYS AT INDUSTRIAL
 SCHOOL ON VACATION

There will be no more work, drill or duty, for the boys of the Industrial school at East Lake until after the Christmas holidays. The boys finished their work and school duties last night, and the su- perintendent, Mr.. Weakley, announced there would be no more duties until after the hohday season.
 The boys will attend the Sabbath exer- clses as usual, but will not attend the afternoon drill and parade.
 On Christmas day special programme will be provided, which will include q Christmas tree and other features. Ev- cry effort will be made to have the h. dustrial school boys enjoy happy Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
BOARD OF REVENUE
 PAYS ROAD HANDS

The Board of Revenue of Jefferson county paid off all their road hands yes terday in anticipation of the Christmas holidays. Owing to the extremely in- element weather the work on the roads has been suspended except small force for emergency repairs, and in view of the approaching holidays the board decided to pay the road workers the amounts due for this month,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Crawford Returns

George c. Crawford, president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. returned to Birmingham yes- terday after spending a few days in New York attending a meeting of the presidents of the various Steel corpor- alton companies He will leave with Mrs. Crawford today for New Orleans to spend the holidays in that city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
SENATOR JOHNSTON
 ARRIVES HOME TODAY

Joseph r. Johnston, United States senator from Alabama, will arrive home today to spend the holidays with his family here. Senator Johnston will be in Birmingham several days, returning to Washington for the resumption of the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Special Prices On Leather
 Novelties
To Replenish Popular
 Selling Numbers

No prices have been cut-sim- ply "filled in" popular selling numbers with "higher up" grades. Savings $1 to $3 easily.
 For instance Blach's are showing a fitted Toilet Case that the average dealer puts up for SEQ, for S16.50.
 Then, too, Blach's are showing fitted Toilet Cases of regular $15 value for S12.5O. Other in stances of saving are evident on Blach's Dressing Cases at s1, s1.5O, S2, S2.5O, S3, S3.5O, S4, S5, S7.50 and $10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23

herein provided for, less discount ol s 1-3 per cent
 "1t is further agreed that the company will in the future continue to furnish to the city the same, or equal faclliues, now furnished by it on it's pole lines ana in it's underground conduits, for the city,s police and fire alarm systems, and that such facilities will be extended to inc company's future construction. on witness whereof, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be exc cuted in duplicate by their duly author ized officers, the day and year first above written. "
 "CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, "Bv Culpepper Exum, President Board or Commissioners.
 A O. Lane. commissioner.
 .soITrpERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
 TELEGRAPH COMPANY, ..Rv D. F. Turnbull District Manager.
 Lane Made Statement
 Commissioner Lane who voted against the original request, issued statement vesterday printed elsewhere, wherein ne sets forth at length why he agreed to the comnromise as executed. MT. Exum, who all along has maintained that the TO te was fair and the company entitled to if. declined yesterday to add anytf~nS to his statement issued several weeks ago setting out his views and hls con S,iotions which led to his voting for the increase after an expert affirmed the claims of the company that money was being lost on the investment here'
 Commissioner James Weatherly, from tho hesinning to the end of the case, has not voted or made the slightest move in the Bell case, because Of the fact that he was at one time attorney Tor the company and, therefore. felt that he could not with propriety. vote upon the request.
 The company asked the increase in lime this year. A public hearing was conducted, at which officials of the com nanv swore that it was losing money in birmingham. The city paid Accountant Rosser sl4OO to examine the books of the comnany to see whether the company had stated it's position accurately. He Q ffirrned the companys contention in every particular. The city. after the hearing made no decision. MT. EXum favored the increase While Judge Lane did not. The railroad commission was asked to take d hand. A meeting was held here at which the city disputed the r;eht of the commission to try the case. The commission ruled that it had Juris- diction only over the long distance rates. The company gave notice that the rates would be effective November l, where upon an injunction was secureu oy tne state of Alabama ex rel, at the request of Commissioner Lane.
 The city enlisted the services of A. Leo Oberdorfer Campbell X Johnston and Edmund IT. Dryer, as attorneys Tor the city. to combat the case.
 The settlement came after two series of negotiations had been carried through and after much deliberation
 The commission is very much pleased that the case has been erased from the docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23

SOUTHERN RAILWAYS BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL" THE NEW YORK TRAIN. NOW ONE HOUR THE
 QUICKEST TIME.
 AEAyES Q;30 A. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23

"BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL" SOUTHERN RAILWAYS
 FAST TRAIN, NOW ONE HOUR QUICKEST TIME TO NEW YORK; 0,30 A. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23

The Red Cross Christmas seals will be placed on sale today for the last time under the auspices of the Womens Auxiliary of the Anti-Tuberculosis as- sociation of Jefferson county. This will conclude the weeks sale, which was to have closed last Wednesday, but was postponed until today because of the indictment weather.
 Mrs. Ben Cheeseman, appointed chairman for Wednesday, will be in charge of the booth workers today. and a call has been issued for all those who are interested in the cause to vol unteer their services in the disposition of the seals. Mrs R. F. Johnston and Mrs Cooke will be at Adams drug store throughout the day to make assign ments and a large sales force is es- pecially desired for the final day that the returns may be the largest yet reported for any one day.
 The status of the seal budget up to date has increased to $500, as the of flee building committee, of which Mrs. C.. F. DeBardeleben is chairman, has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Wording of Contract

State of Alabama, Jefferson county:
 'This agreement, made and entered into, on this the 22d day of December, 1911, by and between the city of Birmingham, a municipal corporation, hereinafter for convenience called the city, and the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company, a corporation, hereinafter for convenience called the company.
 ..Witnessetll-Tha in consideration or the benefits and advantages accruing to each party from the other herein, it is agreed that on and after January l. 1912 inc schedule of rates attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A and made a part hereof, shall constitute and be the lawful charges of the company for the classes of local exchange telephone service herein indicated in connection with the com pany's Birmingham exchange, until the expiration of five years from the date of this agreement and even thereafter said rates shall peyer be increased beyond the average of the rates charged by the com pany for similar service furnished under substantially the same conditions in other cities of approximately the size of Bir- mingham, provided, however, and it is so agreed. that the rates for residence du- plex service shall remain at $2 per month until January l, 1914, and provided further that the company undertake to expend within twelve months from this date, upon it's plant and equipment in Birming- ham, the sum of not less than S2SS,0oo
 Tt is further agreed that the company will furnish to it's subscribers in the said city of Birmingham, an efficient telephone service, and the company agrees and guarantees that such service shall com pare favorably with the service in other cities under substantially the same condi- tions.
 'It is further agreed that the company will furnish to the city. free of charge 50 telephones, and in addition thereto, two telephones for each thousand subscribers over and above 10000, and all additional telephones required by the city and paid for out of the revenue of the city, will be furnished by the company at the rates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
LANE EXPLAINS THE PHONE COMPROMISE Fight Would Cost Several
 Thousand Dollars NO FUND ON HAND Citizens Subscribed $266 Which Will Be Returned to Donors If They
 Wish-What Agreement
 Means

Commissioner A. O. Lane, who led the fight against the rate increase requested by the Southern Bell Telephone company, which litigation ended yesterday in the city commission acquiescing in the in- crease, issued statement in explanation after the action of the city.
 In his statement Judge Lane points out that it would have required several thou sand dollars to fight the company, which the city d1d not have. and which was not contributed by the people, although they were unwilling for the rates to go into effect. Judge Lane says the money subscribed for the injunction fight will be returned to the donors, if they want it. It was announced that only s266 was subscribed. The statement of Commissioner Lane follows:
 "A compromise of the telephone litiga- tlon has been made. and 1t is due to the public to understand the why's and where fores of the situation. The compromise was made after submission of the sit uation to the governor and to the attor- ney general. It was made through the guidance and advice of the attorneys rep resenting the complainant, and upon my judgment in connection herewith. The states attorneys and myself reached the conclusion, after a very exhaustive in- vestigation by them, that the court was not authorized to fix a telephone rate, but could merely determine whether the rates proposed by the company were excessive or extortionate, and that if the complainant won in the litigation, the company might slightly reduce the pro- posed rates, and a new suit would be necessary.