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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Social and Personal

Mrs. James O. Armstrong entertained recently at bridge at her home on Ems ley Highlands in honor of Miss Ann Warnock of Urbana. Ohio, who is vis- iting Mrs Frank E. Butcher and Mrs. Sheeli, the guest of Mrs. Matthias. The handsome residence was tastefully dec orated in colors suggestive of Wash ington's birthday. A salad and ice course was served. Mrs. F. E. Butcher won the first prize. a brass placque: Mrs. Foster the consolation prize, a small hatchet filled with tiny flags. The guests prizes were Dresden powder cases. Mrs. Armstrong was assisted in receiving by her daughter. Miss Helen Armstrong, and Mrs. Chester Alexander. her sister. The guests were Mesdames G. A. Miller. c. J. Barr. Robert Will Hams, Tom Abernathy. W. Matthias K. Landergrabe. F. E. Butcher, Nat G. Clark. David Fox. ". T. Fox, Chester Alexander G. Alexander, Foster Ham, flton. Forbes Sheeli. Misses Anne Warnock Agnes Mcdowell, Bessie Nor rison, Julia Hilleke, Elizabeth Day,
 D. W. Morris left yesterday for Flor ida on a business trip.
 Mrs. Sadie Andrews. of Decatur is the guest of Mrs. l.. F. Burden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Ensley Church Notices

First Methodist church. Avenue c and Twentieth street, the Rev. George w. Boyd, pastor-Morning services at 7:45. Sunday school at 9:45, Roscoe F. Scott, superintendent.
 St. Anthony's church, Catholic, Ave nue H and Twenty first street, the Rev. Father McQuillan, pastor-First mass at o'clock, second mass at 10:30. Even ing service ta 7:45.
 Grace Presbyterian church. Avenue l and Eighteenth street, the Rev. l.. A. Regor, pastor-Morping service at II o'clock Evening setvice at 7:45. Sun day hool at 9:45. R. w. Russell, su- perintendent
 First Presbyterian church. Avenue G and Nineteenth street, the Rev E. c. Comfort, pastor-Morning service at l o'clock. Evening service at 7:15. Sun day school at 3.45, Bert Simpson, su- perintendent.
 First Christian church. Avenue F and Twenty first street-Morning service at Il o'clock. Evening service at 7:45. Sun day school at 9:45. J. c. Bryant, su- perintendent.
 St. Johns Episcopal church, Avenue E and Sixteenth street. the Rev. H. T. Walden, pastor-Morning prayer and sermon at II o'clock. Evening service at 7:45. Sunday school at S:45
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
HOUSE IS HARD AT WORK ON
 SUNDRY APPROPRIATION BILL

Washington, February 24.-After refus- ing to adopt a rule of eloture and pass the big sundry civil appropriation bill under a suspension of the rules, the House settled down to a speedy consid- eration of the S140,O00,00O measure to- day and had disposed of a considerable part of its provisions when adjournment was taken at 10:3O tonight.
 The Presidents s400,000 tariff board ap- propration was agreed upon early in the day Shortly afterward the House struck out the appropriation of s75,000 asked for by the President for the further work of the economy board, which is trying to systematize the business of the gov ernment.
 The Panama canal appropriations and the $S,0O0.OO0 appropriation for the forti- fication of the canal entrances were not reached tonight. The consideration of these items probably will come up to- morrow and will be characterized by a fight on the part of the opponents of fortification. Chairman Tawney of the appropriations committee has let 1t be known that he will offer amendment to prohibit the expenditure of any money for forts until after the President has made an effort to secure neutrality treaties with all the leading maritime nations of the world. When the sundry civil bill came up Chairman Tawney tried to get a suspension of the rules and an immediate passage of the bill He said the pressure of business is such in the House that long consideration cannot be given the measure. The House voted down the proposition to suspend the rules and defeated likewise mo- ton to limit debate on the measure.
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A point of order made by Representa- tive Fitzgerald of New York against the first provision of the bill appro- priating s400,000 for the tariff board, to be available during the next two years, was overruled. MT. Fitzgerald's point was directed against the two-year clause. He declared it was an attempt to take the appropriation for 1913 out of the hands of the democratic Congress.
 MT. Fitzgerald then offered an amend ment making the sum $250,OOO available for one year only.
 He scored the tariff board saying it had done nothing to give the commit tee on ways and means any definite in- formation regarding paper and wood pulp.
 The Fitzgerald amendment was lost 51 to S1. A motion to strike out the en- tire provision for the tariff inquiry also was lost.
 An appropriation of s75,OOO to enable President Taft's economy commission 10 complete it's work and report to the next Congress was struck out.
 The proposed increase in salary al- lowances to special agents of the treas ury department engaged in the fnvestt- gation of customs frauds, was defeated.
 A change in the bill which will pre- vent Judge Martin A Knapp of the court Of commerce rom actlng as an arbitrator of labor disputes under the Erdman act was forced into the bill by Representative Bartlett of Georgia. As chairman of the interstate commerce commission, Judge Knapp acted as an arbitrator with c. P Nell, commissioners of labor. The appropriations commit tee framed the sundry civil bill so that the President would still have power TO designate Judge Knapp for such nego- tiations, but the language was objected to by Representative Bartlett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
NEWS OF UNION SPRINGS
Magazine Club Holds Regular Annual
 Business Meeting

Union Springs, February 24.-(Special.) - The annual business meeting of the Maga ; zine club of this city was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. D. Singleton As is the custom at the bus- ness meeting, only the club members were present. The following officers were elect ed for the ensuing year: President. Mrs. E. J. Pierce; first vice president, Mrs. D. J. Paulk; second vice president, Mrs. W. M. Blount; secretary, Miss Pittman; treasurer, Mrs. I. B. Feagin; director, Mrs. J. D. Norman reporter Mrs. A. F. Singleton.
 A committee was appointed to arrange a prospectus for next year, consisting of the following members: Mrs. F. J. Pierce, chairman; Mrs. Pauk, Mrs Norman, Mrs. Blount, Mrs. Fenn. Music committee, Mrs. E. L. Blue, Miss Virginia Pittnfn.
 The constitution and bylaws were read for the benefit of the new members and a few amendments to these were made.
 After this business had been disposed of an elegant buffet luncheon was served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Nezvs of Ensley

The Italians of Ensley are interested in the movement 10 erect q monument to Columbus. It is proposed to build q monument that will cost about S50.000 and the Italians of the Steel City are determined to contribute their part of this sum.
 It Is stated that the great white way on Avenue D will be extended along Avenue E to Seventeenth street. The merchants on this part of the thoroughfare are behind the movement and work is expected to commence in few days. The same lighting system and style of posts will be used.
 Miss Catherine Coyne, the 15-year- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. M. Coyne, died yesterday at the family residence, 241S Avenue D. after a long illness The interment will be an- nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Decides Meeting Place Today

The executive board of the National Good Roads association will meet in Chi eago this morning at 12 o'clock to decide on what city will hold the National Good Roads congress on May 2S, 24, 25 and 26 Four cities are contesting for the place of meeting It is understood that Presi- dent A. C. Jackson is personally in favor of Birmingham as the meeting place. II is also understood that B. F, Yoakum chairman of the Frisco lines, who is vice president, is also in favor of Birmingham With these two strong advocates of Br- mingham. together with Senator John II Bankhead, John Craft of Mobile and J A. Rountree of Birmingham, who have wired their proxies and urgently request ed that Birmingham be selected, 1t is believed that Birmingham will be the winner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
First Methodist Church

The pastor, the Rev. l.. C. Branscomb, will preach at II a. m. Sunday. subject The Downfall of Dagon." The Rev George Sexton. one of the great preach- CTS of the Methodist church, will fill the pulpit at the evening hour, 7:45. There will doubtless be full house to hear this distinguished minister. The Sunday school opens at 9:30 MT. B. P. Beard, supern- tendent. Epworth league holds devotional meeting at GAS Sunday. The public is cordially invited to attend any or all of the services of this central church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
ROTHSCHILD'S YACHT
 REPORTED AGROUND

Cape San Antonio, Cuba, February 24.- Baron Rothschild's yacht, Atmah. with the Baron and a party of friends aboard, is aground 12 miles south of Cape San Antonio, on the south side of the island. The vessel is in no immediate danger.
 New Orleans, February 2.-The yacht went aground yesterday She lies in 12 feet of water with slight list. Although she is in an exposed position the sea is moderate and she Is in no danger of breaking up
 The first officer of the Atmah arrived at the wireless station here today in ia launch to secure assistance from Havana.
 The accident resulted from miscalcu- latons, due to heavy weather encoun- tered in the early part of her passage.
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LATE NEWS BRIEFS OFF THE WIRE

Denver, in speaking before a suffragette meeting, but where one woman is found crooked there are hundred men.
 Denver, February 24.=Denver and Rio Grande passenger train No. 9 due in Denver at 7:45 o'clock tonight was wrecked near Edgerton, 10 miles north of Colorado Springs at 721 o'clock to- night. The fireman of the second en- zine may die and three passengers were injured.
 Paris, February 24-Riotous scenes were enacted at the Comedie Francaise tonight during the production of Henry Bernsteins "Apres Moi" rival ing those which in 1891 forced the withdrawal after two presentations of Victorien Sardous "Thermidor"
 M Lepine, the prefect of police, had hundreds of police and republican guards scattered about inside the the- atre.
 Tonopah, Neb., February 24.-Four more bodies in addition to the Il re- moved at o'clock, making 5 in all, were taken from the Belmont mine at o'clock tonight. The remains of the last four are mutilated and it is be- lieved they came from the bottom shaft, which is 1196 feet deep
 White Springs, Fla, February 24.- White Springs. a small town on the Suwanee river, was practically de- stroyed by a fire this afternoon. A total of 2S structures, a majority of them mercantile establishments, were burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
DEADLOCK IN NEW
 YORK IS UNBROKEN

Albany, N. Y, February 24.-Although capitol gossip has been conjuring with all sorts of reports that something is about to happen that will break the senatorial deadlock next week. nothing tangible has developed upon which to found such be- lief.
 All of the leaders here tonight declared they knew of no change in the situation. William F. Sheehan's announced deter imitation not to withdraw from the con- test, even if all the other candidates do was about the only development of the day in Albany, the joint ballot at noon serving merely to carry out the legal mandate for daily ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
w. E.. COLWELL EQUIPS | TUBERCULOSIS WARD

W. E. Colwell has donated equipment to the Birmingham Anti-Tuberculosis so- ciety for ward in the new sanitarium at Red mountain. Ten rooms have now been endowed by citizens and corporations, leaving two yet unfurnished The new sanitarium will be completely furnished within the next few days it is expected. All tEe necessary furnishings and sanitary utensils have been ordered and are en route. Patients will be moved into the pavilion next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25

Trust and Savings Company, Princess theatre, Spiro Harware Co.,, Birmingham Paint and Glass Co.,, Mayer Bros, Elm pire Laundry, Cooper Furniture Co.,, Broyles & Sparkman, J. Blach x Sons, Birmingham Trunk Factory, Gold Medal Flour, Alan Jemison, Commercial State bank, Rumford Baking company, E. T. Shaw & Sons, Birmingham Garage com pany. Brownell Auto company, Southern Garage, Shubert theatre, Ham Shoe com pany, T. C. King Rash Store, Adams Drug company, Steel-Smith, Ferd Marx store, Caheen Bros, Grdley-Lee dairy, Highland pharmacy, Batterton Roasted Coffee company, Gorman-Gambill Drug company, V. w. Wood Grocery Co.,. Pres ton Furniture company, Collins & Co.,, w. M. Cosby, Guice Bros, McLester & VanHoose, Tennessee Milling company, G. E. Brooks, Ed E. Moore, George C. Oliver. Penn Mutual Life Insurance com pany, F. G. Fonville, F. w. Bromberg, J. M. Morrison, H. w. Taylor, Love- man, Joseph & Loeb, R. D. Burnett Cigar company, Louis Saks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
NEW BAPTIST CHURCH
 AT RICHMOND PLACE
Former Mission of South Side Bap- tist Church to Have a
 New Home

Bids are now open for the construction of handsome new church edifee at Richmond Place, to be occupied by the Richmond Place Baptist church, formerly a mission of the Southside Baptist church. The mission became an indepen- cent institution last June, but the con- gregation was not then sufficiently large to need a new church building
 The lot on which the new church will be erected is on the corner of South Twelfth street and Avenue l. Contracts will be let as soon as the building com mtttee, headed by Dr. J. E. Garrison, has received satisfactory bids, and work will be started at once. It is hoped that the edifice will be ready for occupancy by April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
LOCAL Y. M. c. A.
 MEETS DEFEAT AT
 HANDS OF COLUMBUS

In well played game Columbus Y. NJ. C. A. last night defeated the local five by the score of 45 to "A. The game, dur ing the latter half, was fast and furious, and had the Y. M. c. A. players showed tie same form in the first half that they did in the second there might have been a different story to tell.
 The local players were nervous during the first half and the Crackers over whelmed them. At the end of the second half the score was 23 to in favor of Co., lumbus. It stood 22 to 19 in the second half
 There was some little complaint made about the bounds but the errors were made on account of the referees ignor- ance of the bound rules of the associa- ton floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
RICHMOND TOBACCO
 STEMMERY BURNS

Richmond, February 24-Fire today destroyed the F.. D. Williams Ss Co. tobacco stemmery at Twenty first and Carey streets and the Larus & Brother Company manufacturing plant 3 to 9 South Fist. street this city.
 The loss was about $100,00 which is covered by insurance. Daring rescues of employees trapped in the burning buildings and of firemen overcome by smoke were features of the fire and were applauded by thousands of spec tators. Several firemen were injured, none of them seriously, however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Cruiser to Arrive

Pensacola, Fla, February 24-The scout cruisers Birmingham. Salem and Chester will arrive here Wednesday morning, according to advices received by Admiral Young of the navy yard, and will remain in this port for week or 10 days. This intelligence came from Washington this morning when instructions were. received to prepare for coaling the three vessels. The cruisers have been in service for the past few years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
TWELVE INMATES OF
 GAMING HOUSE TAKEN

Detectives Propst and Stapp of the blind tiger squad locked up 12 white men on a charge of interfering with an officer in the discharge of his duty. The officers charge that the men were in gambling house and refused to omen the door when the officers com manded them to, thereby forcing the officers to break down the door Most of them made bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25

Fl Paso, Tex, February 24.-Col. Rab- here. tonight and left for Lucero. His total force now is 900 men and a bat tie is expected soon.
 Wheeling, W. Va, February 24-Pres- ident Thomas IA Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America said here to- night that the decision of the interstate commerce commission on the railroad rate question was too sweeping and a dangerous precedent had been estab- lished
 St. Petersburg, February 24.-An aval- anche overwhelmed school of the vil- lage of Aibe today and killed 16 chill dren.
 Cincinnati February 24-The grand jury's probe into the affair of past Ham, ilton county treasurers was secret and mysterious today. Nothing was given out but Tiden R. French, former county treasurer was called before the jury and left an hour later with tear-stained face and very much distressed.
 Sacramento, Cal, February 24.-Senator Leroy Wright said tonight that all classes of people on the Pacific coast were pleased that the Japanese treaty had been ratified
 Auburn, N. Y, February 24.-"Oceasion- ally woman in politics is found to be corrupt said Judge Ben Lindsay If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
GRAY RANKS ARE
 FALLING RAPIDLY

Washington, February 24-The death of Gen. w l.. Cabell of Dallas, Tex, on Wednesday last leaves only about half 6 dozen general officers of the Confederate army still alive. Among them are Gen erals s. B. Buckner Kentucky; l. c. Walker, South Carolina; Clement A. Evans, Georgia: Marcus J. Wright, Wash ington, D. G.. George w. Gordon. Ten nessee, and T. T. Munford, Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
HAITIAN CITY
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

Port An Prince Hayti, February 24.- The city of Aux Caves has almost been destroyed by fire. The flames broke out yesterday and spread rapidly throughout the place. The monetary loss is heavy and considerable suffering was caused. The fire burned all night Aux Caves has population of about 25.O00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
EIGHTEEN KILLED IN
 TRAIN WRECK

Valparaiso, Chile, February 24.-A rail- way train made up of eight cars, in one of which were 80 miners, and the others loaded with cement, broke through the Rancagua bridge, near the American Bra den copper mines today. The bridge crossed a ravine 15 feet deep and the train was precipitated to the bottom. The miners were all Chileans. Eighteen If them were killed and the remainder in.. jured.
 The only American hurt in the disas-' ter Is Engineer Albert Bragenton of San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Ramsey at Pastime

Making Our Ideals Rear' will be the subject of an address to men only by MT ]. F. Ramsey Sunday, February 26, at 3:30 D. m. at the Pastime theatre. MT. Ramsey is busy business man, the teacher of one of the largest Bible classes in Birmingham. active in all work for the uplift and betterment of mankind. He is an impressive interesting speaker and every man that hears him will be greatly helped Music by orchestra, and every body sings. Every man will receive a hearty welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Home Mission Elects Officers

At recent meeting of the Wom- ans Home Mission of the Ensley Meth odist church the officers for the ensu- ing year were elected as follows:
 Mrs. W. M. King. president Mrs. H. c. Russell. first vice president Mrs. T. H. Moore. second vice presi- dent; Mrs. Kate Truss, third vice president; Mrs. deL. Smith. secretary Mrs. J. W. Brigman, treasurer; Mrs. N. B. Gay. corresponding secretary Mrs. Lucy White, agent of Missionary Voice. Reports for the past year were read and approved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved have been filed in the office of the probate court:
 S1000-W M. Gwin to J. c. B. Gwin, lot 10, block 579, survey of Bessemer.
 $S000-N. C. Dean to Samuel R. Bent ley, part of lots 1 and 2. block 669, sur- vey of Elyton. Land company.
 $3250-Miles A. Copeland to Mary V. Copeland, an undivided one half inter- est in lot 43. Walker Land company 5 addition to Birmingham.
 $9000-Joseph T. Coulbourn to Jarie c. Watkins, part of lot IT, block 719, survey of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Parliament at Work

Ottawa, Ont, February 24.-Appropria- tons and not reciprocity was the busi- ness of the Canadian parliament today. In the lobby the members expressed ip- terest in the action of the finance com mittee at Washington relative to the agreement. While the government lead CTS regretted that the committee decided to report the agreement without a favor able recommendation, they were sanguine as to the ultimate outcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
PLAN TO CONFORM
 WITH MESSAGE

Montgomery February 24.-(Special.)- Senator c. A. Beasley at the afternoon session of the senate today introduced resolution authorizing the appointment of commission, in conformity with the message of Governor O'Neal today sub nitteG to the legislature, to investigate the condition of the nisi prius courts in Alabama. The resolution was a joint one and was referred to the committee on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
To yeviye Swindling Case

Tours, France, February 24.-The swindling case against Count D'Aulby de Galignye is to be revived. Today the general public prosecutor entered an ap- peal against the finding of the Tours court. which condemned D'Aulby to a months imprisonment. In consequence a new trial will be held. Such proce- dure in France implies belief on the part of the government that the punish ment is severer than was accorded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Louisiana Appointments

Washington, February 24.-President Taft today sent to the Senate, among other nominations. the following: John A. Wogan, assistant treasurer of the United States at New Orleans, and Charles Herbert, collector of customs, New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
CULLOM APARTMENTS
 FOR RENT

8 or 10 rooms, city heat turn ed on as you do gas and water. Plenty of clean, healthful warmth without your making. The most modernly equipped. The only rented property of this character in the city. Seventy-five dollars per month. Call up w. B. Leedy & Co. or Smith Cullom 6 Co.,, for automobile to show you the Cullom Apartments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Minor Appointment

{ Montgomery, February 24.-(Special.)- Jury commissioners were today appointed by Gov Emmet O'Neal as follows: A. G.. Murphy of Excel Monroe county; Charles B. Savage of Evergreen, Conecuh coun- ty. w. B. Brindlee of Falkville was ap- pointed registrar of Morgan county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
DEFEAT OF SEWANEE CLOSES SEASON FOR
 THE ATHLETIC CLUB

The Birmingham Athletic club basket ball team closed a very successful sea son last night with a victory over Se- vance by aSscore of 50 to :. AS 1t was expected Sewanee was easy money and the locals had no trouble in making points. In the second half every body on the B. A. c. squad was played
 The lineup and score is as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Wreck Victim Identified

Nashville, Tenn, February 24.-The identity of one of the victims of the recent wreck on the Tennessee Central railroad at Clarksville, Tenn, has been established as Miss Fannie Morris of Macedonia, Ky. She was burned to death in the wreck. She was IS years of age and had been highly educated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Hoffman Will Join Cubs

Chicago, February 24.-Arlie Hoffman, the center fielder, has changed his mind and will sign a contract to play again with the Chicago Nationals according to an announcement last night. He promised Chance he would sign a two years contract and join the team at New Orleans for spring practice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
Prisoners Escape

St. Augustine, Fla, February 24-Eight prisoners escaped from the Johns county jail here this afternon while the jailer was giving them dinner. The sheriff and a posse have gone in pursuit of the pris- oners, who are believed to be hiding in the woods outside the town.