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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
TUCKER AS RUNNER

An example of carrying a precinct by storm was shown during the recent pri- mary election when $. w. Tucker young man of beat 34, Woodlawn, was elected constable he making his announcement Sunday evening before the election.
 Tucker was al the police station about Q o'clock Sunday afternoon talking 10 Sergeant of Police George Armstrong. who suggested that he run for the onice of constable of the beat. Tucker objected saving that he had no chance and mad never thought of running. But after dis cussion Tucker promised to consider 1t and would let the sergeant know after he had consulted his (Tucker's) brother.
 About 6 oclock Tucker came in the po- lice office and told the sergeant that he was in the race and then left the office. He had a date with a young lady at & o'clock and he filled it as if nothing had happened. getting home about Il o'clock that night.
 About I o'clock Monday morning he ap- peared at the polling place with no cards nor anything with which to announce his candidacy and his opponent was there handing out cards right and left. Young Tucker then got busy among the voters and when the vote was counted that night it was found that Tucker was in the majority by about 50 votes.
 He has been duly declared the dem ocratic nominee as high constable of Woodlawn." The young man states that he intends to devote the revenue derived from his office toward medical course that he has long entertained the ambition -af taLinz-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM
 TUSCUMBIA AND FLORENCE

Molie Woodruff, on Mobile street. They were eating supper when Miss Portlock said she was choking and asked for a drink of water. Before her niece could hand 1t to her she sank back in her chair and died instantly.
 The funeral will be held Sunday from the residence.
 Miss Portlock was q daughter of the late John Portlock and is survived by two nephews, John Woodruff and sam Spalding. She was greatly loved by all who knew her.
 The Florence fire department was e lied out about 12 o'clock today to eNtngush a fire on north Wood ave nue at the residence of Mrs. Poulk.
 The first baseball game of the sea son was played this afternoon on the athletic field of the State Normal col lege, the contestants being the Normal boys and the team from the Corinth High school. resulting in defeat for the visiting team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
NEGRO RUN OVER
 BY AUTOMOBILE

An unidentified negro man, aged about 50 years, was fatally injured at the cor ner of Fourth avenue and Twentysixth street last night about II o'clock, when he was run into by an automobile driven by E. w Jones, who runs an automo- bile garage here in the city.
 MT. Jones stated last night that the negro started across the street and turned back directly in front of his car. He said he was running about eight miles an hour and had just passed over the crossing. The negro was taken to the Hillman hospital, where 1t was stated last night he could not live. He has q fractured skull.
 Mir Jones was very much distressed over the accident and did everything in his power toward the comfort of the victim. He went to headquarters and surrendered to the police and Is out on bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
MORGAN COUNTY HIGHWAY LOCATED Road Will Run Via Flint, Hartselle, Falkville
 and LacOn

Hartsele, April 6.-(Special.)-The Nor gan county highway was finally located by way of Flint, Hartselle, Falkville and Lacon to the county line by the commits sioners' court which met yesterday Priceville citizens proposed to give high way 50 feet wide and $500 in cash to have it routed via Priceville, but the route named from the Decaturs via Hartselle to the county line was the favored one.
 The commissioners have a date with the state highway engineer the 18th to discuss further plans. The commissioners have sS0O0 in hand with which to begin work, and the first thing will be to grade and put in steel culverts, the macadam 10 come later. At the next meeting of the commissioners court contract for re- pairing Grantiand across Coraco creek will be let amounting to about 5000. Also a contract for permanent repairs on the Woodall bridge across Flint river, which gave way in. one section few days since when a heavy load passed over. The break was temporarily repaired at the time.
 Through the efforts of the Commercial club p acres of land adjoining the city limits have been purchased and deeded to the town to be used as fair grounds. D. w. Day, A A. Oden and A. F. How ell were a committee appointed by the club to take the preliminary steps toward organizing a stock company to promote an annual fair for the county. It is pro- posed to have a capital stock of $10,000 to be issued in shares valued at S25 each. Great interest Is exhibited by the mer- chants and business men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
The Popular Price
 Mar1's Store
WOULD AMEND
 THE CONSTITUTION

Washington. April GA constitutional amendment providing for the election Of federal judges was proposed in the House today by Representative Nicely of Kan sas The resolution which would re- quire the approval of two-thirds Of the members of the House and Senate and the ratification by the legislatures Of three-fourths of the states in the union would amend section of article 3. This section of the constitution authorizes the President to appoint federal judges for life. His appointments are subject to review by the Senate
 MT. Neely's resolution would limit the tenure of office of district judges to six years and provide fors their selection by the regularly qualified voters of the dis trict. It would not change the existing constitutional method of selecting the judges of the superior federal courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
SEEMS TAFT WILL
 CONTROL KENTUCKY
Returns From County Con- venti0ns Are Favorable
 to the President

Louisville April 6.-Returns from all mass conventions in the state indicate that Taft supporters will control 10 of the II congressional district conven- tions and state conventions and that 2i of Kentucky's delegates to the national republican convention will be instruct ed for Taft and two for Roosevelt. Five of the missing counties are in the Tenth district. where Taft has lead of 51 with 35 delegates contested and may change the result should they go for Roosevelt The strongly republican Eleventh district gave Roosvelet ma jority of 9s with one county missing and 13s delegates contested
 The fight between Taft and Roosevelt forces in the county mass conventions was bitter and in many instances dis orderly. Frequently two conventions were conducted simultaneously In the same room out of a total of PISS dele gates reported there are S42 contests to go before the state convention.
 In every case but two Taft delegates received credentials certified by the coun- ty chairmen and passing their contention
 on these contests. Roosevelt headquar- teTS tonight claimed lne seCohd, ioui ti, fifth and tenth districts and a majority in the state convention.
 Of the delegates to the state conYen- ton chosen in the 109 counties reporting Taft has 1898 and Roosevelt 590 In this, the Fifth district, comprising this county. primaries were held today Taft received a majority of 1174 out of a total vote of 5502 carrying seven of the 12 wards and the rural precincts. This district has FTP votes in the state conven- tion of which 1e3 are instructed for Taft and 109 for Roosevelt. Adherents of Roosevelt will contest.
 District conventions will take place on
 April and the state convention April 10 here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
ALL IS NOT GOLD
 THAT CLIPPERS

Chicago, April 6.-Investigators from the state attorneys office during the night raided the Hudson orphan Home, took Rev" J. H. Hudson, a negro. into custody and sent 26 children, found In the institution, to charitable insti- tutions and private homes. Representa- tives of the juvenile court, who were responsible for the raio, say they will prosecute Hudson He Is accused of having beaten and mistreated the chill dren. Although he derived from $50 to s15O per day from their begging on the streets, 1t is charged he underfed them.
 Parents of the children said they be- lieved Hudson was giving them indus trial training. Clothes and other prop erty the children had obtained in the name of charity were found in the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
TEACHERS PROVED
 WELCOME GUESTS Rebate Bureau Showed a Larger Business Than
 During State Fair

In speaking of the trade results of the Alabama educat ational convention in Birmingham during the last three days, Secretary F. P. Chaffee of the Business Mems league stated taat the results were most satisfactory. The records of the rebate bureau of the Business Mems league, through which the railroad fares of out-of-town shoppers are re- funded, show a considerable volume of trade during the last three days. In fact on Friday and Saturday the bus mess handled through the rebate bu- reau was nearly as large as any day during the Alabama State Fair last De- tober.
 Tn speaking of the convention, Sec retary Chafee stated that the mer- chants who comprise the Business Mems league were more than satisfied with the crowds that the convention brought to the city. The ordinary Easter trade was very decidedly augmented by the teachers, many of whom saved their Easter shopping for this occasion. To show the systematic way in which this convention was handled it might be we'll to mention that the Business Mems league circularized all the teach CTS of Alabama well in advance of the convention, calling their attention to the fact that if they saved their Easter shopping for this occasion they would be able to get a free trip to and from Birmingham. Several of the larger cities of Alabama were strenuously bidding for this convention when it was cap- tured by the Business Mems league, xyh financed the matter without n- peal to any merchant of the city, the entire expense of the convention being g paid from the funds of the Business Mems league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
JOHN r. MORR|SS
 HASPASSED AWAY Well Known Citizen Suf-
 fered Long Illness HIS PHILANTHROPY His Good Deeds Were Done in Places Where They Received Least
 PubIicity-Funeral Will
 Be Held Today
HIS PHILANTHROPY

John E. Mor1'iss. business man, public spirited citizen. devout church worker and general upbuilder of Birmingham, died yesterday morning at his home, 123O Niazuma avenue. His death followed a lingering illness which had caused grave apprehension among his friends for the past two months. He was stricken in Birmingham, where he underwent an op- eration. Later some of the most eminent physicians in New Orleans were called into consultation, MT. Morriss going to that city. Another operation was per formed and the patient return to Bir- mingham. However, after lingering for several weeks his death occurred yester- day At the time of his demise MT Nor riss was surrounded by his widow. his only daughter, Mrs. James T. Coleman of this city. and close personal friends that have watched over him for weeks with in- finite tenderness and care.
 The funeral services will be held from the Highlands Methodist church this aft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
TWO ARE WANTED
 FOR ENTERTAINMENT

New Orleans April 6.-Waverly w. Thompson and G. F.. Anderson were yes terday placed under arrest suspected of Thomas D, Flynn, lawyer and notary. wanted here for the alleged embezzlement of funds of the Commonwealth building and Homestead association. which 1t is now believed will total nearly s25,ooo, Flynn disappeared two weeks ago and his whereabouts are still unknown to the officers.
 The two young men are charged With having signed fictitious applications for loans from the Homestead company. Flynn's father believes he will return here voluntarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
Wire Sparks

Mexico City.-Although admitting that they were still without informa- tion regarding the federal evacuation of Parral government officials were encouraged over the revolutionary sit uation tonight.
 Chicago-Eighteen persons were in jured, many greenhouses were wrecked and a dwelling containing seven per sons was blown 200 feet by a wind storm which swept across Niles Cen ter, north of Chicago, late today
 Des Moines. Ia.-Woodrow Wilson adherents won four of the nine demo- cratic county conventions in Iowa to- day according to reports here tonight. Clark won three.
 Kansas City. Mo.-Theodore Roose- welt carried the presidential preferen- tial primaries in Wyandotte county. Kansas. today by an overwhelming majority Returns from 55 out of a total of so precincts give Roosevelt 1859, Taft 541, LaFollette 6.
 Omaha, Neb.-Senator LaFollette wound up II hour day with a speech in the auditorium here tonight m Nnlcn ne gave | particular attention to the money trust | and it's subsidiaries He also paid his | respects to President Taft and former | President Roosevelt. each of whom he l termed a ''standpatter.'
 | Columbus or am an elder in the 1 Presby terian church and high priest in | the democratic party" This was the de-
 scription w. J Bryan gave of himself
 here tonight in lecture in which he did
 not touch upon politics.
 Little Rock, Ark.-Reports from dem | ocratic county conventions held in Ar | kansas today show 1so delegates foi Champ Clark, l99 uninstructed and 223 moi l officially reported.
 Reno, Nev.-Early returns from th'
 state primary elections indicate that Tai delegates will overwhelmingly control tn, state convention. The Roosevelt tcke has been decisively defeated in Reno.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07

ruscumbia April 6.-(special)-Th Rev. R. L. Barlow, while attending the south oPn Baptist Theological seminary at Louisville, Ky, wired his acceptance or the call extended him by the Tuscumnia Baptist church The Rev. Barlow Will preach at both services Sunday The membership of the church Is to be con graduated on securing the services of this able young minister
 A beautiful Easter song entitled Christ the Lord Is Risen Today" will be sung Sunday morning in the Methodist church by Mrs E. l.. Carmack This song was composed by Mrs. Lula Merrill simpson, one of Alabamas most gifted daughters. This is her sixth composition within nine months.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. McClesky took place at o'clock this afternoon from the family residence on Sixth street, Her death was not unexpected, as she has been in bad health for some time. She was an excellent lady and her pres ence will be greatly missed in Tuscum- bia. She is survived by her son, A. F. McClesky.
 Florence, April 6.--tSpecial.)- blowing 10 the illness of Miss Maude Lindsey, the free Kindergarten in the min dis trict is under the supervision of Miss Josie Miner
 Miss Lindsey is a woman of rare sbilfty and is an authoress of consid- prable note Her books on child life Ind nature are peculiarly interesting. The whole community was very much Stocked this morning to hear Of the heath of Miss Mary Portiock' one or Ire oldest residents or Florence. Miss sortlock resided with her niece, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
VERM|LYA JURY II
 COULD NOT AGREE

Chicago, April 6.-The jury in the case of Mrs. Louise Vermilya, charged with murdering Richard T. Smith, railroad man, was discharged by Judge Sullivan tonight after members of the jury informed the court that they could not agree upon a verdict.
 The jury had been out eight hours Members of the jury from the time the first ballot was taken stood to for conviction, 1t was said. Not a man wavered in his opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the woman, who was accused of having poisoned Smith with arsenic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
WATER BRINGS MAN
 BACK TO SENSES

Augusta, April 6.-Bedford Gleason of New York was pulled out of the Savannah river this morning by the crew of a dredging outfit after making a careful preparation to kill himself. Gleason ac- tually took poison, tied a piece of heavy iron to his feet, and jumped off a 50 foot trestle. He landed on submerged piling. He then cried for help He will recover. He also gave no reasons for his attempted suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
Rohn Hearing Continued

The preliminary hearing in the case of Harry Rohn. charged with the unlawful killing of Mrs. Williams at East Lake a few weeks ago. was continued to Satur- day. April 13 by Judge l. H. Benners of the court of common pleas. It Is under stood that the grand jury now in session are Investigating the affair and it is prob able that the preliminary hearing will be abandoned a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
Notice

Office of the Alabama State Land Com panv, Birmingham. Ala. March 26, 1912. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of this com- pany for the purpose of electing a board Of directors for the ensuing year. and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. will be held in the office of the company, in the city of Birmingham, Ala, Monday. April 15, 1912, at 10 o'clock a. m
 F. H. EATON, Secretary. By order of the board.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
Revival at West End Baptist Church

The meeting in progress at Baptist church, West End, is growing in inter- est and power. Large congregations at tend each service and the preaching of Evangelist A. A. Walker, who Is as- ssting the pastor, Is much appreciated The meeting will continue through the coming week Hours Of service are ] and 145 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
Receivers for Allis-Chalmers

Milwaukee, April 6.--Receivers today were named for the Allis-Chalmers Co. The appointments were made on the application of the First National and Wisconsin National banks of this city and w. w. Nichols of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
Taft Indorsed in Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 6.--Pres- dent Taft was indorsed for renom- nation for President at a meeting of the republican state central committee here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
See Our New Spring Trousers

The kind that only Friedman's sells. Made in our own factory from goods se- lected by us. That is why we can make them so good. $3 to $7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
Founded Superanuated Homes

The work of MT. Morriss in the church endeared him to indigent ministers of the Methodist church throughout the south. He conceived the idea of a super anuated ministers home for the Meth odist ministers and endowed the initial one at Montevallo out of his own funds and furnished it complete. The plan was so entirely necessary that Mir. Morriss paid out of his own money the salary of an agent to go over the Methodist con- gregations and seek funds for the further ance of that work. As a result many old retired ministers after long and fruitful years have been safe from want and penury The superanuated ministers homes are scattered over this state and wherever one is created or spoken of the name of John F. Morriss, the founder, jumps instantly into nina.
 His church work extended to other fruit ful affairs. many of which never came into the light of publicity He was con tinually lending a good hand and in Bir- mingham few men were better liked and held in higher esteem When his death became known in Birmingham yesterday 1t created wave of intense regret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
Prue's Objections To the Lark

Sue-Wouldn't you just like to be as happy as a lark?
 Prue-No, indeed Think or the time they have to get up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07

ernoon at o'clock, conducted by Dr. J. D. Simpson. Interment will follow at Elmwood cemetery. The following will act as palbearers: Active: M. A. Myatt, E. K Campbell. N. L. Miller, George IT. , Harris, Louis K Plosser and pr. P. l. Tarrant Honorary: J. D. Moore, Sam uel I. Earle. Morris Adler, s. w. Lee, l J. H. Barr, w. w. Crawford, F. w. Dixon and William Hood.
 With Tyler Grocery Company
 At the time of his death Mir. Morriss was secretary and treasurer of the Tyler Grocery company of this city, in which capacity he had served for some time He was considered by business associates as being one of the clearest 1 headed business men of Birmingham creating a reputation all over this state 1 for his ability
 | At time when citizens of his com munity thought good business man could serve them well as a councilman they prevailed upon MT. Morriss to go in the council. Ever willing to serve | the community in church, state or civic affairs he did so His service as a bcouncllman was marked by achieve ments earning for him a place IS one of the most thoughtful men of that body He served as councilman with Culpepper Exum as mayor.
 | Mir Morriss was at the time of his death A years of age, having been born June 5, 1855, in Clarke county, | Alabama He was the son of William
 
 of Mobile. As young man he went | to Mobile and entered the wholesale grocery business, serving in that line until he came to Birmingham, and was associated with Adler, Durham X Co., He left that company and went to the II Saginaw Lumber company near Clan ton, and returned to Birmingham to become associated in the management of the Tyler Grocery company. This was in 1905 when he became secretary and treasurer of the latter firm.
 He was married twice, his first wife being Miss Hattie Clsby of Verbena, and his other wife Miss Elizabeth Cleveland of Montevallo His daughter. Mrs. James T. Coleman of this city is the daughter by the first marriage. .
 Mir Morriss Is survived by a sister il Mobile. Miss Mamie Morriss. who is 1T the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07
Our Spring Hats-$1.5O
to $500
a n d soc
New Spring Shirts 79c, S1, S1.5O

A particularly well made, we'll selected line at attractive prices. The superiority lies in the wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07

Reno, Nev.-Early returns from the state primary elections indicate that Taft delegates will overwhelmingly control the state convention. The Roosevelt ticket has been decisively defeated in Reno.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-07

Little Rock. Ark.-Reports from dem ocratic county conventions held in Ar kansas today show 1so delegates for Champ Clark, 199 uninstructed and 223 not officially reported.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-12-25
fircmen Keep Open House,

As has been their custom for sev-
eral Years 10 keep open house on
Christmas day, the firemen were al
home to their friends today. This
is an annual event that is always
looked forward to with a great deal
OF pleasure by the friends OF the
fire boys, for they are not only ex-
pefts in fighting fires but in dis
pehslng hospitalities as we'll. On
these occasions old-fashioned egg
hoe OF most excellent flavor is al
ways served