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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
iii. C.. Abbott & Bro.
TIME is SHORT AND CONGRESS-
is TANNED WITH LEGISLATION

to it believe it will be held up in tho
House, but even if this hope is realized
the fact remains that probably the
most Ubiquitous piece of legislation
pending is put in favorable position.
while some measures with real merit
are marked for slaughter.
There has been a belief here for
some time that there would be a vote
on the Lorimer case at this session.
and Senator Browns announcement
that he would force one does not
change the situation with regard to
the Lorimer case. That the. special
committee in favor of Lorimer Is to
be repudiated there is little question.
The chances are always against an
extra session of Congress being called,
and 1t is rather remarkable that this
Is true when it is considered that it Is
in the power of one senator to defeat
one of the big supply measures.
President Taft will visit no place In
the south except Atlanta. Chattanooga,
Nashville, Augusta and other cities
which were down for presidential
speech, have been cut out of the itin-
erary, and the President will confins
himself to his original Atlanta en-
gagement. 1t is stated at the White
House that so many cities wanted to
see the President that he found it i'm
possible to accept invitations from all
of them and therefore concluded to
make only brief trip to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
TUSCU MBIA DEPOT
WILL BE CHANGED

Montgomery, February 1.-(Special)-
The question of the removal of the South
ern railway passenger station in Tus-
cumbia, which attracted considerable at
tention last spring, was before the su-
preme court today.
The Southern Railway company, it
seems, announced early last spring that
it would change it's main line ON the
Memphis division SO as to run its through
passenger trains through the city of Shelf
field, as well as Tuscumbia, and in order
to do this, would relocate its passenger
station in Tuscumbia on the western side
of the city, some six. or seven blocks from
the present station. 1t is now claimed
by the company that it will be imprac-
ticable to operate it's through trains
through both towns without making this
change in the location of Its passenger
station Some of the citizens Of Tuscum-
bia protested against this change and
appealed to the railroad commission OF
Alabama TO prevent it. The railway COM
missioners visited Tuscumbia, Sheffield
and Florence and heard the protests of the
citizens of Tuscumbia and also heard
number of citizens at Montgomery later
on. The commission decided that the
proposed change was reasonable, and de-
cided in favor of the Southern Railway
company.
Horton & Hodge, proprietors OF the
Parshall house, the leading hotel In Ius-
cumbia, filed bill in the chancery court
seeking to enjoin the Southern Railway
company from making the change. The
case was heard before Chancellor Simp-
son at Decatur; he declined to grant a
temporary Injunction. and the case was
appealed to the supreme court by attor-
neys for Horton & Hodge.
1t was argued in the supreme court to-
day by E. w. Colby of Decatur and j.
r. Kirk of Tuscumbia, attorneys for Hor-
ton & Hodge, and by j. l.. Andrews, the
law partner of Judge Ed B. Almon. speak
err of the house, for the Southern Railway
ooxr,nopy
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ADJUSTMENTS
Raymond Hitchcock

Raymond Hitchcock perpetuates his
unpremeditated drolleries in George NJ.
Cohan's musical play, THE Man Who
owns Broadway" which comes to the
Jefferson theatre next Monday. Mr..
Cohan gave the stellar comedian a
whimsical role which he has en-
broidered with fresh follies and fool
ishness. The piece is an entertain
ment" pure and simple. The music is
catchy. the girls pretty, the costumes
gorgeous and the dances hilarious. Mr..
Conan, Mr.. Hitchcock and their fellow
conspira tors have gather together to
garner laughs and if you accuse them
of a serious moment throughout the
evening they will consider themselves
as having failed in their important
mission of providing entertainment"
for the tired business man.
Sale of seats commences tomorrow
morning
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
CHALIFOUX COMPANY
IS IN BAKRUPTCY

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was
fled yesterday afternoon in the United
States court by the Chalifoux Clothing
company, of which Oliver Chalifoux of
this city is president. The company has
been in the mercantile business here for
a number of years and the officers of the
company are among the best known mer-
chants in this city. Their assignment
created surprise in business circles yes
,terday.
The liabilities were given at s1S. 795. Is,
while the assets were given in at SIS, 531 20.
Upon the filing Of the petition Referee
Alex, Birch assumed charge of the case
and appointed r. NJ Vandiver receiver.
He secured control of the store imme-
dIately. The company has been operating
a store on Third avenue between Nine
tecnth and Twentieth streets for some
time. Several eastern clothing firms are
named as creditors, while local bank
is also a creditor 10 the amount of $5O09
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02

Washington, February 1.-(Special)
The advocates of a rivers and harbors
bill did fine piece of work in getting
their measure through the Senate. With
the fate of every pending bill hanging
in the balance they are congratulating
themselves over the removal of the big
pork barrel from the realm of specula-
ton. There never was short ses
sion of Congress, that Is, a session
whose limitation is expressly prescribe
ed, that has not had a legislative jam
in the last few weeks, and the present
session is no exception
The river and harbor bill was once
killed by holding 1t up until the last
week of the session, and for Congress
after Congress, threats against its pas
sage have been made to force either the
Senate or the House to pass some other
measures.
There are now the usual representa-
tives of filibustercrs on the Lorimer
case, tariff board, Canadian reciprocity,
canal exposition, the constitutional
amendment for election of senator's
and in fact, every pending measure,
special and regular. The most justifi-
able filibuster would have been against
the ship subsidy bill, and yet the SEN
ate agreed to allow a vote on that
measure this week. Senator'S opposed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
HORTON SUCCEEDS
LEHMAN AT LOCAL
u. S. OBSERVATORY

e. c. Horton. assistant in the wealth
er bureau department at Montgomery,
has been appointed to take the place
of w. F. Lehman, local forecaster, who
retires from the service. The appoint
ment takes effect Immediately.
Mr.. Lehman, who has had charge of
the local station at Fountain Heights for
several years. has the reputation of
having filled the place with competence.
Mr.. Horton, who has been named as
his successor, Is we'll equipped to con-
tinue the work of the department. Mr..
Lehman will retire from the service
permanently.
Mr.. Horton and his family will short
1y remove from Montgomery and make
their residence at Fountain Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
CHAMBER ELECTS
OFFICERS FRIDAY
Ticket Announced Recently, Which Is
Headed by r. w. Massey ms Presi-
dent, Will BE Elected

Tomorrow is election day in the Cham
Der of Commerce. The membership Is ex-
pected to call during the day at the
reading room of the chamber and cast
q ballot for or against the ticket which
has been nominated. The box will be in
charge of Jerome Tucker, chairman of
the election managers.
Following is the ticket which will be
elected unanimously and the officers will
be installed on the following Friday
r. W. Massey, president a. HI. Ford,
first vice president; Frank Nelson. Jr.,
second vice president; w. p. G.. Hard
ing, F. M. Jackson. F. Y Anderson, trus-
tees; z. N Cullom, M. v. Joseph, Her.
nan Beck, G.. B. Mccormack, j. B. Glib
son, W. N. Malone, directors.
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ATTEMPT TO FULFILL.
WILL OF MRS. EDDY

Boston, February IA move to car
nv out the terms of the will of Mrs.
Mary Baker Glover Eddy. founder Of
Christian Science. was made today. A
bill in equity was filed in the supreme
judicial court asking that the executor
of the will and the trustees OF GER
tain trust indentures executed by Mrs.
Eddy in 1907 and 1908 be instructed
TO turn over her real estate in Massa-
chusetts to the directors of the First
Church of Christ in Boston. the residu-
ary legatee under the will. The amount
of the residuary legacy is estimated at
S1,500,000.
The bill in equity refers to the state
law which provides that the income or
the gifts, grants, requests and deVises
made to or for the use of any one
church shall not exceed $4,000 year
exclusive of the income of any par
sonage land granted TO or for the use
of the ministry.
1t is stated in the bill also that the
real estate referred to Is of aaI'ge value
and the income will exceed the sum of
$4,000 a year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
NEW LOCAL OPTION
BILL IN THE SENATE
Screws of Montgomery Offers
New Measure
EXPLAINS PROVISIONS
Believes 1t Is So Framed As To Re-
spond Exactly To Platform of
Party For "Simon Pure"
Local Option
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Montgomery, February Especial
pearance this morning 1t was intro
duced in the senate and was referred
to the temperance committee.
Accompanying the bill was another
bill of regulation. The two were faith
cred by Senator Michael Screws of
Montgomery. They are broader In their
views than the bill of Representative
Smith, presented yesterday in the
house.
The local option bill of Senator
Screws provides for elections in every
county of the state on dispensary or
license, and cities of population as
great as 5000 are considered as units in
connection with the counties. The
license under the Screws bill is $500
and 1t is provided that there shall be
one saloon for every 500 people.
In reference to his bills Senator
Screws says In a formal interview
My bills are intended to comply with
the instructions of the democratic state
platform adopted last May.
One is a pure local option bill au-
thorizing every county In the state
to vote for dispensary or license in
Incorporated towns and cities. 1t pro-
vides for the larger cities to be units
In connection with counties. 1t pro-
vides that even though a county should
vote Tor license or dispensary, yet
there could be no license or dispen-
sary In any town or city which, in this
election, voted itself, maiorit,
against either dispensary or license.
This is the 'simon-pure essence OF
local option, and it is a bill on whic:
every democratic member of the legis
lature can stand with the absolute as
surance that he has complied with hi.
| party's pledge. The other bill, which
| is companion bill, simply regulate.
wherever an election authorizes license
| or dispensary,
The local option bill puts the ques
ton back solely to election with the
county as the unit. | believe the Ioca
option bill Is one on which all mem
bers of the legislature can unite and
oelleVe that the regulation bill is sc
elastic that 1t can be amended to sui
| the desires of every member.
Il have classified the cities Glass
A, which includes Birmingham, and
class j. which includes Mobile and
Montgomery; class C. which includes
| towns down to 10000 populations; and
| class D. which includes towrs under
10000. Excise commissions are provided
for classes A, B. and c.
III my bills pass they will meet
the requirements of the platform, and
In my opinion settle permanently the
question which has been for wears
harassinE the people of Alabama, and
which Will continue to vex and harass
them unless it Is settled promptly nv
this legislature"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
s'The Woman He Married.

Virginia Harmed and her company pre-
scented new play to theatregoers at the
Shubert theatre yesterday afternoon and
last night. 1.-The Woman He Married"
is not conspicuously brilliant as q play,
yet 1t is not without excellence and the
story has one or two dramatic moments
that are decidedly interesting. The plot
Is concerned with the marital affairs of
a former artists model and the son of
q wealthy man, who is cast off on ac-
count of his supposed mesalliance.
AT the end of their resources and in
Danger of having to give up a play,
which the young husband has half COM
pleted. dreaming of fame and fortune all
the while. his devoted wife secretly poses
for artists masterpiece, pictorial
conception of Rosetti's Blessed Damo-
sell" A cad takes ii upon himself to
put the whole matter in a bad light be-
fore the husband. The chivalry of the
artist, the eloquent pleadings Of the wife
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
No Free PASSES Asked For

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
L nave noticed from a couple of the
daily newspapers that some members of
the general assembly are opposed to
amending the anti-pass law so as to de-
clare that nothing in the statutes shall
prohibit railroads from exchanging trans
portation over their lines for advertising
space in the newspapers Some of the
opposers have gone off on the idea that
newspapers were asking for free
passes" Nothing is farther from the
fact. A great many believe that IN so
Tar as the present statute attempts 10
prohibit railroads and other common car
riers from bartering or exchanging their
commodity transportation for the commod-
ity-advertislng space of the newspaper
man, that so far have they gone contra
ry to the constitutional right of corpora
tions and individuals to contract with one
another but neither the railroads nor the
newspapers wish to go contrary to what
appears to be the letter of the law.
Now the members of the Alabama
Press association desiring to enjoy he
same right of contract that is accorded
TO others, are simply asking the legisla-
ture to declare by that simple amend
ment that nothing in the new law
shall be construed to mean that the rail-
roads and newspaper men are forbidden
to barter commodities with each other.
But what 1 want to say most emphatical-
ly Is that no newspaper men In Alabama
are asking for a free pass"-they pro-
pose to pay in advertising space for every
mile of transportation issued them. Ed
itors are the ones who are eternally rid
den free gratis for nothing by every
interest in the county and state. They
dc more free work for the public than
any class of men among u.s. They are
not standing with hats in hands begging
for anything. But feeling the outrageous
imputation contained in the construction
of the present law. they have and are re-
spectfully asking the intelligent and pa.
triotic Lawmakers to so amend the law
as to remove the intimation that the ed
itors of Alabama are venal set, so lack
ing in patriotism, principal and intcll-
gence as to sell themselves, soul and
body to such corporations or individuals
as might be disposed to sell them $50 dol
lars worth of railroad mileage in ex-
change for $50 worth OF advertising SPACE
In their newspapers. Some of our strong
men In the legislature, while declaring
their belief in the probity of the editors.
yet turn right around and argue that
they oppose the amendment because by
that means the railroads might dominate
affairs in Alabama. Such arguments are
entitled to as little respect as would be
shown the orator or the newspaper who
would at this date seek to create preiu
dice in the minds of the people against
railroads and other corporations. Is IT
possible that we must enact laws forbid
ding corporations and individuals to do
business together Jest such transactions
take all the mani bod out OF one OF the
parties and make rim the ready tool OF
the other? c. w. HARE,
Editor Tuskegee News.
Tuskeeee, January 81, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
GROOM TURNED UP MISSING

whe crowd of guests waxed mirthful In
anticipation of the happy event, and the
brides expectancy ran high, but still no
bridegroom came. He had evidently in
dulged in an afterthought on marital
bliss and found some antidote for uxori-
BUSINESS.
In the opinion of the court, which was
given advisedly it was held impracticabe
to institute proceedings against trans
gressor whose whereabouts were I'M
known. 1t was further, regarded unwise
to enter suit for breach of promise I'M
less 1t could be ascertained that the party
to be made defendant was qualified
pecuniarily for such proceedings. SO the
mother, nursing her humiliation, and the
de lighter brooding over her wrongs quiet
ly withdrew, after expressing the hope
rat no publicity would be given the af-
fair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
CHICKENS MUST
BE KEPT AT HOME

Chief Bodeker has received num-
Der of complaints from citizens in re-
gard to the keeping of poultry in the
city limits. The complaints state that
fowls running at large are a nuisance
and have appealed to the chief to stop
1t. The chief has issuad an order to
the department calling att sntion to or
dinance 31S, which states that no fowls
may be allowed off the premises of the
owner without the written consent of
all persons within 200 feet of the
owner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
URGENT APPEAL MADE
FOR AID IN CHINA

Washington. February IAN urgent
appeal for aid to relieve the frightful
faminine conditions in China has been
received by the American National Red
Cross society In a cablegram from Chair
man Ferguson of the Shanghai relief
commission.
The Red Cross society announces that
il will forward any contributions for the
Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
NO ONE INJURED IN
LIMROCK WRECK

Huntsville. February 1.-(Special.) PAS
senser train No. rs, eastbound on the
Southern railway, ran into a split switch
at Limrock, Jackson county, this morn
ing and the last day coach and two Pull
man slcepers were sent or on siding.
Nobody was hurt, though some of the
passengers were jolted considerably.S
An authorized version of the accident is
that one of the safety chains of the day
car was dragging when it came to the
switch, in which 1t caught and opened the
device, breaking the coupling and pulling
the last cars into the siding.
There they stopped before colliding with
anything.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
FERTILIZER TESTERS
BEGIN THEIR WORK

Montgomery. February 1.-(Special)
The nine fertilizer inspectors who were
last week appointed by Commissioner
of Agriculture Rufus F. Kolb to sam
pie the fertilizers made and sold in
this state. left Montgomery today for
the various districts over which they
are to have charge. All of yesterday
the inspectors we're instructed by the
commissioner along the lines which he
desires them to pay especial atten-
tion.
The commissioner states that he Is
determined to protect not only the
farmer but the legitimate manufac-
turers OF the product
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
Ruth Grey mt Orpheum

A special matinee for ladies only
will be given at the Orpheum Friday
afternoon. Seats for this performance
will be reserved and the demand for
them is already strong. Wednesday aft.
ernoon the Orpheum was packed with
women at a special matinee for them
only, and the management was encour-
There Is a performance nightly at the
Orpheum and a matinee every after
noon. Miss Grey is answering any
and all questions promptly and cor
rectly. The entertainment is full of
interest and laughs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
Robbed BO< Car

A negro giving his name as Eugene
Sappho was arrested yesterday morn
Williams and Hallums. charged with
burglary and grand larceny. 1t is
charged that the negro broke into n
railroad car and stole large amount
of goods. All of the stolen property
was recovered by the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
LAYMEN TO MEET AT
FIRST METHODIST

A general laymen's meeting will be
held at the First Methodist church to-
night at o'clock. 1t is expected that
representative audience of the Meth.
odist laymen of the city will be pres.
ent. DIR. w. w. Pinson, general mis-
sionary secretary, will be present and
make an address
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02

Amanda Gibson, colored, personally ap-
peared before Judge l. H. Benners of
the inferior court yesterday afternoon, led
thither by a maternal instinct in behalf
of the connubial felicity of her maiden
daughter, Lizzie, by whom she was ac-
companed.
To the court of justice they came, aft
er having swallowed all delicate senti-
ments in regard to publicity, seeking the
apprehension of one dusky groom who
failed to grace with his presence the mar
riage altar when all the wedding guests
had come.
AS set forth by the injured parties the
act of the fiance was a grievous one.
The wedding feast had been prepared and
all was in readiness for the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
REMOVAL NOTICE

REMOVAL NOTICE
Now located in Chamber of
Commerce, ground floor, First
avenue side; call us on our
Peoples phone 2483 until Bell
phone is installed.
UNDERWOOD
TYPEWRITER co.
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There's a matinee of the best COM
ety, singing and dancing at the Bijou
this afternoon and no attraction of
the year has any the best of it as an
entertainment. There is d performance
nightly and another matinee Saturday
Owing to the immense crowds it Is
advisable to secure seats in advance
Next week comes 1.-The Thief" with
the original New York production with
Blanche Shirley playing the part that
Margaret Ellington created. The COM
pany and production are appearing for
the first time at popular prices
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02

FOR appropriate floral offerings. phone
II. See Godden's Seed & Flower Store.
201e LIST avenue.
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and finally view of the picture recon-
Giles the husband and all ends as it
should However, the future Is not so
rosy for the artist, who has loved his
model all the time and did not know
she was married to another man. The ar
list lights his pipe and smokes as the
curtain goes down on his bachelor lone
liness The playwright strained himself
just here for effect.
Miss Harmed, being a woman of wide
experience on the stage and endowed with
quite enough physique to fit the part of
the model acquitted herself very well in
the leading role. 1t was not a particular
ly strong part, but she made the best of
her opportunities. Paul Harvey as the
artist presented that character with
much sincerity and evident maniness
that won favor. George b. Baldwin
played the suspicious husband as whole
satisfactorily and Galway Herbert as
caddish Englishman made that person
very contemplate. The remaining mem.
bers of the company were capable. P. c.
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GREEN Under,sking Co. Phonss looa

SHAW. The Undertaken. Phones =
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..The City"

A great speech from THE City,"
which is coming to the Shubert on
Monday and Tuesday:
mo. you're all wrong. Do not blame
the city. It's not her fault; it's your
own What the city does is to bring
out what's strongest in us. If at heart
we are good the good in us will win
if bad, God help us! She gives man his
opportunity it is up to him what he
makes it,! Seats ready Friday.
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Tuskegee, january 81, 1911.