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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
PITTS MAKES DENIAL

Montgomery, February 12.-(Special) Alex D. Pitts of Troy. representative from Pike county, declares that there has been no breach between him and Gov. Emmet O'Neal. either with ref erence to the reported liquor squab ble in Pike county or on any other matter.
 MT. Pitts, who was in Montgomery today on business. expressed indigna- ton over the newspaper reports to the effect that he and the chief executive have split. He declares that so far as he knows everything has been har- monious in reference to the liquor sit uation in Troy, and that he has never issued any statement or interview to the contrary.
 Colonel Pitts saw the governor to- day, but no information could be gath cred from him respecting his visit.
 'The governor and l have always been friends" said MT. Pitts, "and the statement that there has been breach in our friendly relations is absolutely false"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

passenger carrying record with 242 miles to his credit for Hong haul" regard ed as one of the most careful and tai ented aviators in the country, though conservative and cool, will take up pay ing passengers" every day, rain shine. fair weather or foul, during the week set.
 The total expenses of the project, the many details of which will have to be made public before full recognition of it's immensity is given, amounts to over s25,00o and the Business Mems league, which has taken the matter up, has is sued public invitation to every loyal citizen of the Magic City to attend the meeting Wednesday night and aid in the formation of ways and means for making the affair complete success.
 One of the many great features of the meet will be the chartetring of a spe- cail train, which will leave Birmingham for Montgomery carrying 200 of the lead ing business men of the city. The party will meet at Montgomery three of the eight aviators engaged for the event. who will give a thrilling cross country race back to Birmingham against the special train, all arriving in Birmingham in time for the opening of the meet The aviators will practically follow the route of the railway line and a sensational race. the first to be had in the south, will be pulled off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
"nnn,t Lie to Your Wife"

Dave Lewis, a real comedian and his good supporting company, will give Birmingham a week of such laughs as have not resounded in the air in scome time at the Bijou. where the screeching, brightly costumed and fun ny farce, Don't Lie to Your Wife" is billed from last evening until next Sat urday night. Even the wording on the programme is an individual depar- ture from the usual thing and there escaped not single stale joke during the entire performance.
 It was intended for laughs and it made good with an unusually large audience at the popular priced play house last night The frocks worn by the feminine members of the cast, the stage setting and the acting was far above the average comedy offered at the Bijou and the lines are fairly redo Tot with clean. wholesome and rare old humor. The story is rather a se-
 ',dating around three men. two of them married ane
 .Ara tu wed the dsugh- t.. ot one of the others. The ladies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
IL. OWEN RUN
 OVER BY DRAY Injuries May Prove Serious. Driver of Dray Not
 Known

A two mule dray whose driver cannot be located by the police ran over and seriously injured T. J. Owen, SIS South Thirteenth street last night about 61s o'clock.
 MT. Owen was crossing the street at Avenue F and Eighteenth street when the dray was coming at rapid clip from behind him and in the growing darkness ran over him, breaking his leg and 1t is thought, causing internal in 1uries.
 Officer Brent was called to the scene, but could find no trace of the dray nor its driver as there were no witnesses to the accident except MT. Owen and he could not tell whether the driver was a negro or white man.
 MT. Owen was sent to his home where he received medical aid. His injuries are thought to be quite painful. In the mean time the police are making a.. .diigent and systematic search for the driver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Ne7vs of EnSley

Will F.. Hardin was arrested last night about 6:30 o'clock by Detective Wiggins of the Ensey precinct charged with being d deserter from the United States army. Hardin was arrested as he stepped off Engine POI of the Bir- mingham Southern, which he has been firing at the steel plant. Detective Wiggns located him from a picture and description furnished in circular sent out by the adiutant general of the army Hardin has been working in Ensley 29 months, he says. He has been known here by his real name, which he says he has not changed at any time since leaving the army. liar din enlisted at Ensley July 23, 1908, and deserted at Key West, Fla, May IT, 1909 He was a member of the S0th company, coast artillery corps. His old home is in CuIlman, Ala, where his parents reside. He is about 90 years old. Officer Wiggins took Hardin 10 the central station before Chief Bode- ker, who immediately wired the adju tant generals office forinstructions re- garding the disposition of the prisoner. It is expected that government or ficer will come to Birmingham for Hardin and take him before the army officials for trial. A $50 reward was offered for Hardins arrest, which will be paid to Detective Wiggins.
 Mason II. Sherman, E. c. Witherby and J. c. Hazzard head officials of the Semet- Solvay company, will arrive in the city tomorrow from Chicago on an inspection tour of the southern plants of the com pany. They will also visit the Tuscaloosa plant while here. It is stated that the visit of these officials of the by-proddct company is of no special significance. MT. sherman was formerly local super intendent, preceding MT. A. F. Milleke. The Semet-Solvay plant is one of Ensley's most important industries and one of the first to locate here.
 The street railway company has inauGu- rated a through car service on the South Ensey line during the busy afternoon hours. It is stated that if the new sys- tenn proves profitable that it will be con tinued indefinitely.
 G. w. Crossett. who underwent an op- eraton for appendicitis few days ago, is reported as being much improved and will return to his home today.
 George Wilson and Fred Wright left yesterday for Chicago, where they will work for a steel company
 This afternoon at ? o'clock meeting of the Fairview School Improvement as- sociation will be held at the school
 Miss Gatie Gregg of Selma is visiting friends in Tuxedo.
 Mrs. Harriet Barneard. an aged lady who resided at 1915 Avenue II. died Sun day of pneumonia. The remains will be sent to Minnesota for nternent.
 Superintendent A. F. Hileke and fam fly and Frank W. Miller went 10 Tusca- loosa yesterday in their motor cars on a business trip. Their families accompa- nied them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
MEETING TODAY OF
 THE PARDON BOARD

Montgomery February 12.-(Specialo- The state pardon board will meet tomor- row in monthly session at the office of Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown. It is understood that the board has received a large number of applications for cle- mency, and it is expected that the session will be one of the most interesting held in months.
 The board will act upon from 20 to 50 applications for executive clemency. the convcts for whom parole is asked being of all ages and description. The board is composed of Cyrus Brown. secretary Of state; c. Brooks Smith. state auditor. and Attorney General Robert C. Brickell. chairman of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
DATE OF OPENING
 THE SALLY LEAGUE

Albany. Ga, February 12.-Opening and closing dates for the double season in the South Atlantic leagues 1912 pennant race were adopted by the league direc- tors in an all day meeting here today. The first season will open April IS and close June 27. The last season will end Labor Day. The official schedule will be announced Sunday. Player and salary limits tentatively agreed on at Macon in October were adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Tests for Rabies

During the last few days the state pas teur department has been busy making tests for rabies, as the number of heads which the department has received for examination has been considerably larger than usual. Nearly all of the heads which physicians of the department have examined since Saturday have shown traces of rabies, with only one or two exceptions.
 in question have just returned from vacation trip to Atlantic City and find their husbands and fiance, Amos Doppledae, George Benedict and Ar thur Pringle, very glad CD to see them so soon. From the sides one gathers that the three lonely ones have been speeding down the boulevard the night
 before with three ladies of the chorus and were arrested for exceeding the speed limit. They have invited the chorus girls to the Doppledae apart ment for dinner on the very same day Mrs Doppledae, Mrs Benedict and Miss Doppledae have arrived at home.
 After a vain search for the chorus girls to warn them not to keep their dinnep engagement, Amos George and Arthur prepare for the worst. It comes with three gaily decked, rather pret- ty girls who clasp Amos to their pow dered shoulders and call him Uncle" This gives him the clue and they are immediately introduced as his nieces from Sidney, Australia. In the mean while Mrs. Doppledae, Mrs. Benedict
 and Miss Mable Doppledae have been to
 the races. won heavily and made friends with Dillon, the owner of the
 horse that placed him in the stake clinching class. They not only lunch ed with the trackman but he was es- corting them home in his automobile e when they were arrested for exceed ing the speed limit A policeman, who was detailed to catch the speed ex-
 ceeders, afterward told how he had
 been bribcd by both parties to save
 them from the police court, during nis visit to the Doppledae housemaid With the fair nieces of Amos Dopple- dae in the house, things begin to as sume an animated atmosphere and the final unwinding of the twisted threads of comical situations furnishes two very amusing closing acts, which with the opening scene completes the play. There were three songs during the play that were well received by the audience Miss Virginia Stuart as Pansy, the housemaid, gives I'd Like to Live in Loveland With Girl Like You" Dave Lewis as Amos Doppledae does After the Honeymoon" and the
 sextet of the chorus girls and the three principal masculines render "On Cir
 GUS Day" with an accompanying dance Dave Lewis as Amos Doppledae was the best comedian seen on the Bijou stage this season by reason of his portrayal and fresh jokes, not time honored nor moss covered. Mart Franklin as the motorcycle policeman. Sam Rose as George Benedict and Halworth Stark as Arthur Pringle also contributed to the general fund of laughs and Miss Estelle Vernon, Miss Nell Love and Miss Eleanor Fray as the three chorus girls were as good in their roles. Miss Lillian Stanley
 as Mrs. Doppedae. Miss Edna Roland as Mrs. Benedict and Miss Gladys Wilcox
 as Mable Doppledae all came in for their
 share of the praise heard on every side. that was encored a number of times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
"Thc Old Town

From the effete east we are indebted for the opportunity of witnessing for the first time since entering stardom, what is considered and admitted the leading opponents of the musical comedy stage. Montgomery and stone, who will make their first appearance on the local boards at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night
 Much has been said of this wonderful pair. and curiosity has been aroused to a high tension to see the creators of the Scarecrow, The Tin Woodman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
"Paby Mine'

Baby Mine" the comedy success of two continents. which had New York in dclirium of laughter for one solid wear at Daly's theatre. and is now in its sec ond year tickling the ribs of London at Sir Charles Wyndhams Criterion thea Ire. is announced to be given at the Jeff ferson theatre next Friday and Saturday matinee and night.
 Ashton Stevens, the able critic of the Chicago Examiner openly declares that Baby Nine was the funniest play ever written.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Bath Tubs Stolen

Mrs F. x. Cullom, 2122 First avenre. north. in letter yesterday directed to Chief of Police George II. Bodeker, com- plained that recently a house belonging to her at 1872 Tenth avenue, south, had been entered and two fine porcelain bath tubs stolen from 1t. The case has been assigned to detectives and they are working on the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
"The Man From Home"

William Hodge hasn't always been the star of play of the importance of The Man From Home.' and he hasn't always been so comfortably housed as he will be when he comes to the Jefferson thea tre next Wednesday. There was time when Hodge was engaged in that widen ing and ennobling experience known as ''barnstorming' and there isn't any false pride in the Hodge make up which pre- vents alusion to that period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Pointer Dog Missing

c. L. Bachelor, 1715 Fifth avenue, north, is offering reward of s10 for the recovery of a pointer dog which was stolen from him yesterday. The matter has been turned over to De- tectives Mcdonald and Murphy of the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
RepOrts Mirror Gone

Mrs. Anderson, who lives at ISIS Sixth avenue north. has reported to the police the loss of a mirror. size 20 inches by AS inches. Detectives Me Donald and Murphy have the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Deaths and Funerals
Dr. Oscar Whitfield

Funeral services over the remains of Dr. oscar Whitfield, who died Sunday afternoon suddenly at his home, 1928 East Fourteenth street, north, will be held this morning from the residence at II o'clock. Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery. Dr. l. D. Steele will officiate.
 The following gentlemen have been named as active pallbearers: pr. F. II. Compton, Dr R. Y. Jones, pr. w. l.. Moon, Rr. A. l.. Atwood and MT T. J. Caldwell. Honorary: Dr. E. M Rob inson MT. E. B. Pennin gton, MT. !. D. Smith, MT. G. F. Pardue, MT. Howard Kelley and MT. J. R. Gardner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Thieves Get Cut Glass

The theft of six cut glass tumblers was yesterday reported to the detective de- partment Of the local police force by Mrs. w. M. Tice, 1126 North Twenty fourth street. Detectives Williams and Simmons are working on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Stanfield Reports Theft

c. s. tanfield, 1929 Third avenue, north, stated yesterday in complaint lodged with the police that ten suit patterns had been stolen from his place of busi- ness. Detectives are looking after the Case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Mrs. Lula Atchison

Mrs Lula Atchison, aged 5S years, died last night at o'clock at PA West Twentieth street. after an illness of two weeks.
 Mrs Atchison was a daughter of Judge c. Sheppard of Social Circle, Ga, and is survived by four children. They are C. c. Atchison, San Francisco, Cal i, Mrs Ida oaks. Kansas City; Mrs. W.. M Pearson, Birmingham, and Mrs. w., C. Morris, also of Birmingham Mrs. Atchison had lived in Birmingham for ,5 years.
 The funeral will occur Tuesday at o'clock at the Church of the Advent. The active pallbearers will be C. T. Telton, w. P. McCrosstn, C. h. Com stock, A. b. Klyce and Roland Shugar. Honorary pallbearers are w. T. Will Hams c. Allgood, w. S. Sigsbee and P. G. AUlt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Bessemer Dog Stolen

R. w. Draper of Bessemer has re- quested the local police to endeavor to locate a pointer dog which was stolen from him at his Bessemer home yes terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Policeman Tyler III

Police Officer George $. Tyler is con- fined to his home, Se45 Hillman avenue. with pneumonia. It is said that his condi- tion is quite serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Great A0iation Meet and Auto Races
 Pldnned For Birmingham This Spring

An Enthusiastic Meeting Last Night Business Mems League lndorsed Proposition of J. S. Berger by Which Eight Noted Avators, Record Holding Automobile and Motorcycle Racers Will Begin Meet in Brming-
 ham March Twenty fourth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
,u,c.co,s spt.ENDyD HOTEL

Nbsotutei! riIewrooi Is strategically located. within five minutes walk of stores, theatres and near all railroad and transportation Lake Michigan.
 The Auditorium has been favorite for twenty years with discrimi atinc tourists and travellers. is sumptuously appointed and maintained-one of the worlds most notable hotels. The sum of over $500 900 was recently expended for improvements. No more satisfy- ing cuisine or attention can be pro- vided anywhere.
 Rates per day: $2 and up single; B and up double. With private bath S3 and up single; S5 and up double.
 AUDITORIUM HOTEL Michigan Boulevard and Congress St.
 CHICAGO
 w. $. SLATER. Munger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
State Educational Association

Another matter taken up by the league was in reference to the meeting of the Alabama State Educational association, which will convene In Birmingham in the early part of April.
 This matter was thoroughly discussed and a letter was read from MT. Hobdy, chairIA0n of the executive committee of the Alabama State Educational associa- tion, stating that he intended to cir cularze the 5000 white teachers in the state with view of getting a major ty of them to attend the meeting.
 In the proposed combination enter tainment offered by this city for the specified week the latter part of March by the Berger Aviation company, every type of aeroplane is included, eight diff ferent aviators, a number of them hold CTS of American and worlds records, al most every popular style of automobile, some of the most noted automobile racers in the country and a series of thrilling motorcycle races, composing a group of events which will surpass all previous records
 Reduced Rates
 The railroads leading into the city of Birmingham will be asked to make re- duced rates for the mammoth aviation automobile motorcycle show and races in Birmingham to be presented in this city during the week of March 20 by the Br- ger Aviation company, and plans will be made to make 1t one of the most widely advertised affairs which Greater Birmingham has ever given.
 Similar meets which have been held in the east and north by J. s. Berger, manager of the company. have been enormously successful and from the en- thusiasm displayed at the meeting last night it was apparent that upward of 900 visitors from out of town points are expected to be attracted to Birming ham during the course of the show. A novel feature of the meet. undoubt- edly one of the greatest ever planned for any city in Alabama, will be the regular aviation passenger service which will be inaugurated with the first days programme.
 | Paul Beck who holds the American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

For appropriate floral offerings. phone l1. See Goddens Seed & Flower Store S0lS First avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Regular Passenger Carrying Service Will Be Established and Three Avators Will Race With Passenger Train
 From Montgomery to Birmingham

Birmingham is to have a great avia- ton meet this spring.
 At an enthusiastic meeting of the board l of directors of the Business Mem s league held last night at the head i quarters of the club in the Chamber of Commerce building, a proposition was entertained from J. s. Berger, an avia- tion specialist of eminence, who has con- ducted and promoted several of the lar gest and most successful aviation meets of the country, to put on in Birming- ham during the week of March 25 a mammoth aviation meet, automobile show. automobile races and motorcycle races, the like of which has never been seen in this section.
 The board of directors of the Bus mess Mems league, always awake to the opportunities of the hour, thought well of the proposition and indorsed it as a trade bringing proposition for this city.
 A special meeting of the board of d. rectors has been called for Wednesday, February 14, at o'clock to enter into and perfect plans and preparations for the event.
 Meet Tomorrow
 The Business Mems league has extend- ed cordial invitation to all retail and wholesale interests of the city, hotel people, restaurant proprietors. financial and manufacturing interests of the city, to aid in making this proposition sue cessful and to meet Wednesday evening with the league for that purpose.
 The league members state that in or der to assure the success of the un- dertaldng it is necessary that a large and representative membership of the various commercial and industrial in terests of the city attend the meeting.
 J. II. Holcombe, president of the Bus mess Mems league. in his opening re- marks, stated that he hoped the same hearty support of the members of the organization would be continued as had been given in the past few years, that he intended to put his shoulders to the wheel to further the interests of the city and the league, and that he hoped every other member would do the same, since it was to the joint interests of both individual and community that ev- cry effort be made to bring more trade to Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-09-05
TO PROTECT HUMAN LIVES
American Museum Of safety Aug
msnted BY GIFT From Kindred In
StItutlonS In Foreign Lands.

New York.-The work Of the Ameri'
can Museum Of Safety here win be
considerably enlarged this fall by the
receipt Of q number Of interesting and
valuable collections from abroad. The
German Woodworking unions are send
ing l26 specimens Of the various dam
eerous dusts from the wood used in
their industry.
For the section Of Chemical In
dustries" France 10 the donor Of $50
specimens Of colors, showing those
which are noxious to workers, with
descriptions Of the best methods Of
Iessening occupational disease there
from
NThe German Life Saving association
hrs sent q collection Of marine appli-
ancsG One Of the exhibits includes
q fuIl-Sized lifeboat. equipped With
cara, sails, compasA lanterns. pFpYt
siona. KStsE. HtO preseTsFA etc.