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Evening star., 1911-01-08

James Wilson, Secretary Of Agriculture.
Dean c. Worcester, secretary OF inte-
rior, Philippine Islands.
Beekman Winthrop. assistant secretary
OF the navy.
Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood. chief Of staff,
U. S. A.
Senator Lafayette Young, Iowa
Rufus Fairchiid zogbaum, New York
city.
The members knows as Carabaos were
Paymaster David NJ. Addison, U. S. N.
Brig. Gen. James B. Aleshire, quarter
master general, u. S. A.
Brig. Gen. James Allen. chief signal
officer, u. S. A.
Maj. Henry T. Allen, U. s. A.
Rear Admiral Albert 8. Barker. U. 8. N.
Capt. George c. Barnhardt, U. s. A.
Lieut.. Gen. John c: Bates. U. s. A.
Capt. Howard II. Baily. U. 8. A.
Capt. Randolph c. Berkeley, U. 8. NJ. C.
Col. William p. Biddle, U. 8. NJ. C.
Lieut.. Col. Henry p. Birmingham. U.
8. A.
Lieut.. Bayard T. Bulmer. U. s. N.
Capt Reynolds J. Burt.sU. s. A.
Lieut.. Commander Henry ". Butler, U.
| 6. N.
Capt. Archibald W. Butt u 8. A.
Capt. Julian NJ. Cabell. L. s. A.
Commander Edward r. Capehart. u.
| 8. N.
Capt. Washington I. Chambers. u 8. N.
Capt. Elmer W. Clark, u. 8. A.
Capt. William III. Clifford. u. 3. NJ. c.
Lieut.. II. Lee ClotwOrthy. Washington,
d. c.
Capt. Wallace NJ. Craigie, u. s. A.
Col Enoch Fl. Crowder. Z. s. A.
Brig. Gen. William Crozier. chief Of
ordnance. u. S. A.
Lieut. Clarence c. Culver. U. S. A.
Capt. Mack X. Cunningham. U. 8. A.
Maj. Gen. George w. Davis, U. 8. A.
Capt. Warren Dean. U. 8. A.
DR.. Corbin J. Decker, Philadelphia, Pa.
Capt. Matthew A. De Laney. U. 8. A.
Capt. Alpha T. Easton. U. s. A.
Lieut. Col Guy L. Edie. U. 8. A
Brig Gen. Clarence r. Edwards, chief
bureau insular affairs, U. 8. A.
Mai. Samson l.. Faison. U. s. A.
Capt. Granville r. Fortescue, Washing
ton, D. C.
Capt. John H. Gibbons. U. s. N.
Capt. John C. Gilmore, IT,, u. q. 4.
Lieut.. Col. Edwin F. Glenn, %. 3. A.
Evening star., 1911-01-08
Marine Band Plays.

The Military Order OF the Carabao was
organized at Manila, Philippine Islands.
in November. 1900. The date and hour
of its birth. however. Is not Of record. Its
purpose is TO foster q high standard of
military and social duty and to perpetu-
ate the memory Of military services in
the Philippines during the early days Of
American occupation.
Since its organization the order has
steadily grown in numbers and dignity.
until It now has about 1000 members.
among whom are nearly all the promi-
nent army and navy omcers who are
eligible.
or water buffalo, which was the main re-
iiance OF the American army in trans
porting supplies in the II, phi,ippines The
there" beast Of burden Of the Philip
pines. is dubbed the patron patron :; saint s Of the
yerse. as wen as story. by every officer
Of the Philippins campaigns: and the
bao always bear striking testimonials to
its worthy nemory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
THERE IS NEW
 CHINA TODAY' Says Rev. W. B. Glass of Hwang-Hien, China CHURCH IS STATION Report From Anniston Says Damage to Fruit Crop Is Very Great
 in That Section-News
 of Anniston

Anniston, February 25.-(Special )- 'There is d new China today" said the Rev w. B. Glass. president of a Baptist theological seminary at Hwang-hien, north China, now at home on a furlough, in an address on foreign missions at Parker Memorial Baptist church Thurs day evening, and the Chinees people have made greater progress in the past five years than the Japanese made in the first ten years of their awakening, while the progress of the Celestials in the past quarter of a century has broken all world records"
 Among the evidences of this progress, the speaker said, are the numerous rail- way systems that are now dotting the empire in every direction, amounting to over 5000 miles in extent and including ex- cellent de luxe passengers on some of the lines, there now being projected a line that will enable a trip direct from Can ton to Paris without change of cars striknsly is this. supplanting of the old by the new manifested, he said in the building of an electric railway line on the foundation of the great wall at Picking. which was razed during the Boxer up- rising
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Want Train Service

Decatur, February 24.-tSpecial)- Former Secretary of State Frank Ju- Han, who is now a member of the state railroad commission. paid an official visit to Decatur yesterday. AIT Julian came to investigate the matter of the Southern railroad extending the accom- modation train which now run from Huntsville to Chattanooga into De- catur. A number of Decatur business men took the matter up with the state railroad commission some time ago and this is the cause of MT. Julian's visi.. While MT Julian gave out no informa- ton it is believed that he is favorable to the extension of these trains. In the event they are extended to Decatur 1t would make the run only about 45 min utes longer and would accommodate a large number of people in the towns hetween Decatur and Huntsville. The travel between Decatur and Huntsville and the way stations in very heavy and as if now is there are not sufficient trains for the accommodation Of the travelling public. It is believed that since MT. Julian's visit here that Deca- fur will soon be made the western terminal for these trains instead or huntsville as is now the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
.BR|CKELL RULES
 ON TAG MATTER
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICUL- TURF HAS NO RIGHT TO EN- FORCE PURCHASE OF TAGS FOR FEEDSTUFFS

Montgomery, February 2i.-(Special)- - That the commissioner of agriculture and industries has no authority to enforce the purchase of tags by manufactures of commercial feedstuffs in Alabama, was an opinion held today by Attorney General Robert C. Brickell. The opinion was rendered at the request of Capt. Reuben F. Kolb commissioner of agr- culture and industries, who asked the attorney general to advise him as to the proper course for him to pursue in the enforcement of the present act on the statute which provides for the regula- ton, manufacture, sale and inspection of mixed feedstuffs in Alabama and which fixes a penalty for the violation of the act.
 The opinion of the attorney general was to the effect that while the act in question requires that every package of mixed feedstuffs should have printed on 1t statement certifying it's weight there was no provision under the act requir- ing that these tags or stamps should be purchased from the commissioner of agri- culture and industries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25

circuit. When these bills become law Cullman will have only one court, being that of the law and equity.
 There is one other feature to the law that is pleasing to great number of people in this county, that being the fact that the county only will have the choice of the officers of the court. Each officer will be a county man and elected by the people of the county, after the terms Of the first officers have expired which, of course, will necessarily be appointfve by the governor. Just who the first ones will be is a matter of some speculation just now. It is said that the most logi- cal man in Cullman for the judgeship is George H. Parker, but owing to the large law practice that he now enjoys and the fact that he is one of the leading attor- neys for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, also for the Cullman Coal ana Coke company, his friends do not believe that he would accept the position in case it was rendered him; in fact from a financial standpoint 1t is not believed that he could afford to relinquish the lucra- tive law practice for the salary that the tudgship of this court carries with 1t. At this time there is but one applicant for the position, that being J. B. Brown. who is one of the leading lawyers in Cullman, and is a man of great judicial capacity.
 F. E. st. John is an applicant for the place of solicitor, but owing to his judi- cial qualities and popularity among the people of the county his name has been favorably mentioned among his friends for the first place in case MT. Parker does not accept the judgeship. If the bill passes the Senate it becomes a law, and naturally legislates County Solicitor s. FJ. Griffin out of his position as county solicitor. If Mir Griffin has applied for
 either one Of the places it-ts not known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Associated Charities
 To Raise $1O,OOO Fund

J. Smith, W. E. Urquhart and Richard W. Massey has been appointed; and an additional committee will be named at a meeting this morning to begin an ac- tive canvass of the business section of the city next Monday.
 The members of the committees will be provided by the secretary with sub- scription blanks. by means of which a donor is enabled to make monthly, quar- terly, semi-annual and annual payments on the amount he may contribute. The advantage gained by using the blanks is in the elimination of making unnecessary solicitations
 The work of the organization during the short time of it's activities in Bir- mingham has far exceeded the hopes of those who are responsible for the estab- lishment of the branch in this city. With the cooperation of other organizations, it has sent out relief in all directions to the poor. and a perceptible better ment of conditions has been worked out through It's embracing efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
BOY BROKER IS
 NOW IN CUSTODY

Boston, February 24.-The boy broker, Robert F. Davie. accused of the embez- element of s5O0OOO. chiefly from his reli- gious and professional admirers. is in GUS today in Rio Janeiro, according to ca blegram received here today
 Rio Janeiro, February 24.-Davie worked his way here on a merchant steamer, ar irving penniless three weeks ago. Since then he had some trouble with the man. agement of the Young Mems Christian association. and with the boarding houses where he stopped He has slept in the parks at night and walked the streets in the day time looking for employment. On Monday last he found work.
 He was identified by Director Clark of the Young Mems Christian association, who had seen the description of Dayie posted at the American consulate.
 Dave says he win be able to show that the securities were lost in the course of speculation, for which purpose they were entrusted to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
CU[LMAN WANTS
 THE NEW COURT
A NUMBER OF PROMINENT MEN
 ARE BEING MENTIONED IN CONNECTION WITH OFFICES
 THAT MAY BE CREATED

Cullman, February 24.-(Special )-There appears to be feeling of satisfaction
 among the people generally and especial ly is this true with the country people,
 over the prospects of Representative Griffith securing the passage of the law and equity court bill for Cullman county. It is believed that by the establishment Of this court the expense of the courts of the county will be greatly lessened and the business will be dispatched more rap idly. There are now more than 450 cases on the doclzets of all the courts of this county. many of which have been carried over from term to term of the circuit and county courts for several years. The law and equity court will relieve the count, court to great extent and a companior bill has been introduced and reported favorably by the house committee to takt
 Cullman county out of the Eighth judicia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Church in Higher Class

Having practically doubled in mem bership within recent months the West Anniston Methodist church of this city has been elevated from the rank of a charge to that of a station, and has been discovered from the Oxanna Meth odist church, with which it has been connected for several years '~ Rev. George L. Jenkins, presiding elder of the Talladega district, was present at the meeting on Thursday night at which the dissolution was per- fected, and he gave his official approval to the change, which was entirely friendly and with the consent of tho OXanna church..
 As result of this change, Rev. !. D. Snider, who has been pastor of the West Anniston and OXanna charges will be sole pastor hereafter of the West Anniston Methodist church, and in the future the OXanna and the Glen Addie flocks will be under the loader ship of Rev. George F. Ponder, who has been preaching at the Glen Addie church.
 The growth of the West Anniston church is said to have been greater than that of any other church in the city. The Sunday school has more than doubled in attendance, and the church has recently expended considerable sum of money in improving and en- larging the church edifice, in addition to having purchased a parsonage near the church building on Sixteenth and Cobb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
NAME COMMISSION
 FOR THE CAPITAL :?
 Ea
Not Yet Decided How Mont gOmery Is to Select
 Commissioners

Montgomery. February 24.--(special)- Will Governor o'Neal appoint the com missioners for Montgomery or will the people of the city select them?
 This is a question which is now engag- ing the attention of a large number of citizens in Montgomery, and it is one which has both it's advocates and oppo- nents Under the law authorizing com mission form Of government for Mont gomery, Mayor William A. Gunter, Jr., will be one of the commissioners. From have been suggested for the other two offices.
 Since the proposed appointment of the Birmingham commissioners by Governor ONeal there has been considera ble favor able discussion In advocacy of this plan for Montgomery, and 1t Is quite possible that the governor will be asked to name Mayor Guntcrs two associates.
 Those who advocate the appointment of the commissioners by the governor claim that inasmuch as the system of commits sion government Is new. and since it aims at the correction of many political and election abuses, one of the very purposes for which the system was inaugurated will be served by having commissioners appointed to the office rather than elected.
 Since the commissioners would be ap- pointed for only one term, it is pointed out that with the selection of two good strong business men, unbiased by any campaign promises or party pledges, the system would be launched in the city under the most favorable conditions. and would be most likely to achieve success from the outset
 The plan has been much discussed in the city for the last few days, and 1t IS believed that effort will be made to have Governor O'Neal appoint the associates of Mayor Gunter. A gerat many people in the-city with the recollection of former municipal elections in their minds, do not care to have the selection of these off cers made at the polls and they are in hearty sympathy with the idea of having their commissioners named by the gov ernor of the state.
 The commission bill for this city is still in the hands of the senate committee, 1t having been passed in the house without a dissenting vote. Senator Screws of Montgomery has a number of amend ments to the measure, but it is not known whether he will Include the appointive provision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
MADISON COUNTY
 JAIL NEARLY EMPTY

Huntsville. February 24.-(SpeciaL)- Judge Ballentine of the law and equity court and Sheriff Hereford have reduced the number of prisoners in the Madison county jail to nine and that is the small est number that the jail has held in the last ten years Prompt trial is partially responsible for this condition and the ability of prisoners to find bondsmen $ another cause.
 The semi-annual convocation of Epis- copal ministers of north Alabama came to an end last night with a missionary meeting The programme of the even ing included addresses by the Rev. J. ]. Cornish, the Rev. Stewart Mcqueen and the Rev. Cary Gamble. Many of the ministers left for their homes to- day.
 Mrs Ben Patterson, for many years a resident of Huntsville, died yesterday in Memphis and her body was brought to this city today at noon and inferred in Maple Hill cemetery. the Rev. J. w. Johnson of the First Methodist church conducting the service.
 Mrs. Patterson and her husband moved away from Huntsville only few months ago and the news of her death came as shock to her friends.
 Local capitalists are organizing stocK company to build and operate large hotel here to supply the deficiency caused by the burning of the Hunts vile hotel in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham February 24.-The pres sure continues high over all the in- terior of the country, but has fallen somewhat from Arizona nohteastward to Winnipeg. The force of the interior hi g,hs pressure area is gradually dinin- ishing and the temperature continues to rise slowly from the eastern Rock J mountain slope to the Atlantic sea board. The temperature change in the gulf states has been very slight dur ing the past 2t hours. The highest reading for the day at Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25

~ne report of Secretary ". M. Me Grath to the board of directors of the Associated Charities shows that work of surprising magnitude has been car ried on by the association during the first nine months of it's existence. Three thousand, one hundred and ninety-three individuals, of whom 11S4 were children under 14 years of age. were included in the petitions for assistance which were acted on by the organization, and 1O9 people secured employment through the efforts of the association. Other exten- sive work was done by the association.
 To further carry out the object of the local branch of the association cam pagn for s1o,o00. as decided by the diree- tors. will be started Monday. This sum is absolutely necessary to meet the grow ing demand that is being made on the association for relief and assistance to the poor Subscriptions will be solicited as a means of raising the fund. In view of the campaign a committee composed of John L. Kaul, Samuel ullman, J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
TEDDY RESCUES
 TINY YOUNGSTER

New York. February 24.-"Whats the trouble, son?" asked thick-set man with glasses and strong white teeth today of youngster he found crying in Cram mel cy park.
 I'm lost sniffled the lad
 Better turn him in to FlanneLy, hadn't we?" suggested the thick-set man to his companion.
 At the police station Lieutenant Elan nelly looked up from his blotter in amaze ment, as he saw standing before him Theodore Roosevelt, formerly his chief and Col. Francis Vinton Greene, who later succeeded him.
 The small boy is Albert Gunet, years old of Monongahela. Pa. He came to town this morning with his parents, whc will sail tomorrow for Belgium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
STEVENSON SOLD
 BIG COTTON CROP

though poor crops were talked of in this section for last year, and this is the mountainous part and not the cotton belt of the state, It is estimated that nearly $15,0oo worth of cotton was sold in Stew enson this season.
 The Business Mems association of this place have purchased at a cost of s550 splendid equipment for an up-to-date ferry, which they are having operated across the Tennessee river near here
 Messrs. Wheeler 6 Houser have opened c much-needed blaming mill near Allison &, kudder's gin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
CHAPTER GIVES
 COLONIAL TEA

Decatur, February ol -(Special.,- ,-The social event of the season was the colo nal tea given by Stephens chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. at the charming home of Dr. and Mrs. l.; A. Neil in New Decatur yesterday after noon. Mrs Neill is the regent of this chapter.
 The decorations were very elaborate and consisted of palms. flowers and flags. Pink was the prevailing color in the music room Hyacinths, ferns and car nations were in evidence everywhere. In the library the bookcases were banks ot ferns and spires streamers of red. white and blue foated in profusion in the living room. The dining room was decorated lh yellow and green and ferns and jonquils were used in profnsion. The lights used were tapers in the chandeliers. ,r
 The tea urn was presided over by Mrs. George A. Hoff, while Mrs Robert c. Cortner poured the coffee. The receiving line was composed of the following: Mrs l.. A. Neill, hostess; Mrs. M. A. Phelan, Chicago; Mrs F. w. Godbey. Mrs. R. E. Saunders, Mrs. Margaret Payne. Char Iotte, N C.; Mrs. William Harvey, Mrs. w. R. Hall, Sheffield. Mrs. w. E. Craw- ford welcomed the guests in tho halh The foliOWliiS aSSisteu III cieei 'e'iiiiiio Mrs. l.. J. Ramaee, Mrs. F. s. Hunt, Mrs. D. c. Almon, Mrs. G. M Goodrich, Mrs. H. B. Beard, Mrs. Atlee Hoff. Miss Sheppard and Miss Olive skeggs. The punch bowl was presided over by Miss Vene Littlejohn. Miss Mary Williams Miss Olive Knight.
 A feature of the entertainment WAS 2 solo, For All Eternity" by Miss Mar garet Garrison. accompanied by Miss Annie Lou Spight By request Miss Clark son sang The Rosary
 The out-of-town guests were: Mrs Lawson Skyes, Courtland; Miss Mary Lou Dancy, Somerville; Mrs. Margaret Payne. Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. J. A. Craw- ford. Terre Haute, Ind; Mrs. Martin A Phelan, Chicago. l The gowns worn by the ladies were most charming and many of them were | of colonial design.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
FrOsts Are Fatal

There seems to be little doubt now
 that the fruit crop in northeast Ala
 bama is almost a complete loss if not totally destroyed as result of the
 frosts which have failed within the past two days, nipping the crop in the bud. Up to Thursday morning there had been no frost in this section, and due to the dryness of the atmosphere it
 was hoped that the crop would escape total destruction, 1t being believed that the freeze was not sufficient to have
 fatal effect on the fruit through the sap. The weather became warmer Wednesday evening. however, and the frost followed the passing of the wind. Many of those who had their vegeta- bles planted and almost ripe are al ready beginning to replant and late crop is yet possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
TRAIN ROBBERS
 SENT TO JAIL

Gainesville. Ga, February 24-George Anderson, alleged leader of the band which on Saturday morning held up Southern passenger train No. 36 near here was committed to jail here this morning by Judge Sims in default of s10,00o bail. Charles Hunter and Charles Hanford, other bandits who have. confessed their part in the rob- bery, waived the preliminary examina- tion. Railway officials have wired the authorities at Ball Ground, Ga, to re- lease two men held there aS suspects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25

was only one degree above the high est Thursday. Changes in other parts of Alabama were correspondingly small.
 Precipitation occurred very gener- ally in North Pacific coast states and in the British northwest, and light snows fell in New York and New Eng land, but with the exception of a few scattered showers the remainder of the country has continued fair.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, February 24, 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Mrs. Cross Injured

Decatur, February -(Special.) .)-While driving a wild bronco yesterday Mrs.
 Sam Cross was thrown from the. buggy and sustained two fractured ribs and a badly sprained ankle Mrs. Cross was driving the horse on the Decatur and Courtland turnpike q short distance out from Decatur when the horse became frightened and ran into a barb wire fence and turned the buggy over. throw ing Mrs. Cross out of the buggy. As a result of the accident sheS will be con- fined to her room for a number of days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
SCOTT WILL PUSH
 THE PENSION BILL

Washington. February 24.-The Sullo- way pension bill will not be lost sight of In the Senate if Senator Scott of West Virginia can prevent it. He gave notice that at the earliest moment next week he would make an effort to get the meas ure before that body.
 "T hope it will be the pleasure of the Senate to allow me to crown my P years of service here by passing this bill in the interest of my old comrades said MT. Scott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Original Commission
 Sure To Be Appointed

ference was held by the delegation to decide upon the members of the commits sion the matter was compromised and each member pledged himself to abide by Lane and Jones were the result of this compromise, and it is stated the seven representatives and one senator stand now just where they stood then. They are united for these three men and they have the governors assurance that their wishes will be respected.