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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

The last regular meeting of the Equal Suffrage association of Birmingham until fall convened yesterday after noon at o'clock at the parish house, Church of the Advent. The president, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, was in the chair and Mrs J. D. Frazier, the recording secretary, was present in her official capacity. owing 10 the absence of the speaker especially invited for the oc- casion the meeting was conducted along informal lines, but as a number of important matters had accumulated for decision of the body, and these were brought forward following the routine work, the session assumed es- pecially important proportions. The presence of several visitors, aside from the membership, added interest
 The report of the membership com mittee showed a gratifying increase. The organization has at the present time q total of 325, and 1t Is antici- pated, will grow rapidly during the summer months as. in a plea for more members, the president advised the self constituted task of soliciting mem bers as a work In behalf of the league during the summer months, sugges- tion which met the approval of all present. We are proud of the per sonnel of our membership" stated Mrs. Jacobs. Ut includes people in every walk of life. But there is strength in numbers. To support any meas ure It would be well if we could say we represent tho sentiments of 1000 people"
 The constitution. lately revised was read by the secretary and It's articles adopted in detail It is the purpose of the association to place the constitu ton and bylaws in printed form and the question of embodying the names of the members in the back of the book let was approved
 Resolutions were pronered In re- sponse to d request from the Garment Workers union for an expression of sympathy. Tho committee appointed to draft the resolutions included Mrs. w L. Murdoch, Miss Helen Benners and MT Clement k. Wood. The docu- ment, which was adopted by the as- sociation and will be sent to the Unit ed Garment Workers and to the Union Labor league. the two organizations of working women, follow: M
 'Wnefehs, the continued -pTOEre5S or the human race depends upon the ele- vation of all the classes that constitute it: and,
 Whereas, one of the most important factors in this elevation is the amelior- alton of the condition of the 1aboring classes along the joint lines of educa- tional opportunities and betterment of the legal. social and Industrial con- dition of this important body of the people; and,
 "Whereas, one of the purposes of this association is the uplift of the human race. politically, intellectually and economically. therefore, he 1t
 Resolved, That we do hereby in- dorse the following propositions and express ourselves as being in favor of securing their adoption:
 ''1. Compulsory education for the state of Alabama.
 "2 Abolition of the sweatshop sys- tenn of production and encouragement of the sale of union made goods.
 "3 A universal eight-hour work day.
 "4. Abolition of child labor. "5. Equal pay for equal work. re- kgardless of sex.
 "e. Industrial and political equality for women.
 The indorsement of equal suffrage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
4 NATION HONORS
 COLUMBUS MEMORY
Majestic Memorial Foun- tain Is Unveiled in
 Washington

Washington. June s.-Christopher Co., lumbus was enrolled in the American re- public's Hall of Fame today. In tho shadow of the capitol a majestic memo rial fountain, wrought around an heroic statue of the discoverer of the new world was unveiled with a nation paying tribute
 ''The greatest mariner of history" was President Tafts enconium. AnN impos- ing parade-military and civic-with thou sands of men in line. passed in review before the President on the grandstand at the base of the memorial. The greater part of the pageant was composed of Knights of Columbus drawn to Washing ton from every section of the country to venerate their patron As each knight passed in revied he uncovered In. salute to the head of the nation. Blue jackets. several battalions of marines and troops formed the first section of the parade.
 Philander c. Knox, Secretary of State presided at the unveiling exercises. The Marquis Cusani Confalonieri. the Italian ambassador, was given the honor of re- leasing the American flags which hid the statue. As the effigy was revealed bat tery of United States artillery crashed out natnonal salute of 2l guns to the explorer.
 "The struggles of Columbus present the basis of truly epic poem,' declared President Taft. and make him a hero whose great and exceptional virtues com mand respect and veneration"
 Discussing leadership in the world. Rep resentative McCleary of Minnesota lent a touch of the political to the exercises and defended the national constitution.
 Some people in our republic" he said. Honestly believe that to raise up the weak you must destroy the strong. Would 1t be to our Interest to do away with the leaders? Today we need most in the United States men who know the truth and dare to tell it."
 Justice Victor J. Bowling of the New York supreme court urged a law for the setting apart of "Columbus Day" as a national holiday.
 Tonight the sky of Washington was brilliant with display of fireworks, aerial salute to Christopher Columbus. The ex- ercises were closed for the day by a pub. lie banquet at which Cardinal Gibbons made the principal address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
Bessener News

Bessemer, June S.-(Special.) )-The police committee of the Bessemer city council met last night in the council chamber to investigate the matter of Officers Will Lynch. George Coins and Night War den J. S. Jenkins being off their beats for several hours. The officers were sus- pended last Wednesday, pending an in- vestigation. On account of the lack of evidence the officers were reinstated.
 In the city court today the following suit was fled Lehman, Boesch X Vein gart vs Rarden & Son, for s16O0 on ae- count
 In the police court this morning Mayor l. A. Lewis fined Steve Barrett. a white man, s22 5O and costs on 8 charge of carrying a concealed weapon.
 Gray J. Huffman of this city, the n- ventor and manufacturer of "salva," a firerroof roof paint, has just completed a very satisfactory and successful test of the qualities of his liquid in Atlanta. The Southern Bell Telephone company | has been very active for the past week. installing a large number of telephones. | The Peoples Home Telephone company is removing all of the Peoples phones in this city and both companies are kept very busy.
 J. B. Morton. Detective Frank childers and a number of others who have been to Hulrs lake on a fishing trip, have re- turned, reporting a grand success
 
 This morning about 10 o'clock an un- known negro who was at work on Dart mouth avenue, suddenly dropped dead The cause of his death was supposed to be a case of heart disease
 Sunday afternoon the joint camps of tho woodmen of the World at Bessemer and Jonesboro will hold their memorial day at the Brighton cemetery. All of the woodmen will be in full uniform and will go in a body to the cemetery, where they will decorate the graves of the de- parted members of the order.
 The Rev l. F. Swallow will occupy the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church at both the morning and evening services Sunday The subject of the morning sermon will be; Mans Days" and the evening subject will be: And He Delivered Him Unto Them.'
 The personnel of the Clay-Jones we'd ding, which will take place on Wednes- day evening. June 19, at the First Pres byterian church, has been announced, and is as follows: Mrs. Roy Armstrong of Birmingham and Mrs. Jack Clay will be matrons of honor, while Miss Elise Robinson, Miss Malle Downing. Miss Carrie Benton and Miss Fannie Ellsworth of Mobile will serve as maids The grooms brother, Jack Clay, will be best man, and George Rutledge. Berney Clay, Dr. w D. Lanier and U. s. Welch, will be groomsmen. The ushers will be Fred Bailey, Henry Hurd, Davis Trotter and Dr. l. R. Lanier. The Rev. w. F. Nor ris of Huntsville will be the officiating minister and Miss Jones will be given fin marriage by her brother, T. J. Jones of Raimond. MT. and Mrs. w. D. La- nier will give a reception at their home on Dartmouth avenue, following the cer- emony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
ROCKEFELLER NOT
 BEHIND WAKEFIELD
Seaboard Entirely Free of Any Entanglements With
 Other Railroads

Baltimore, June S.-(Speeial Emphatic passing of control of the Seaboard Air Line railway to s. Davies warfield and his associates meant that Rockefeller in- terests were behind this deal and com bination with the Western Maryland rail- road and New York Central would follow. These reports are disposed of in a state ment issued by Mir. Warfield. The same statement also denies the report about Morgan control.
 The fact that MT. warfeld has by far the largest individual interest in this pur- chase of Seaboard stocks was learned at his office. With the stocks he previously owned this makes him one of the largest individual holders of the stocks of the Seaboard Air Line railway.
 MT. Warfleld gave out the following statement:
 ''All this talk about Rockefeller inter ests being behind this purchase Is untrue. The statement that Morgan interests would control this company is not fact The gentlemen associated with me in this purchase represent only themselves. Whatever interest MT. Vanderlip, has taken is purely personal and in this he IS act1ng only TOT nlnseiI. The Seaboaru is and will continue to be entirely free of any entanglements with other railroads or with banking powers that would want to control this system in the interest of other railroads. The control of the Sea board is where 1t should be and it's man agement will be in the south, of the south. and for the south.
 This means straightout independence of the Seaboard and a policy of intensive davolOnO1anf of the WopdarfDl nnSsihilitinc of the territory which this system serves As southern man it is a great satisfac- ton to me that such situation has been brought about, knowing what it means to our people in the south, and I want to say that every interest associated with me is in full support and in full accord with my plans in this regard"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
STEWART DEFEATS
 WHITNEY ONE UP

Chattanooga. June S.-W. P. stewart of New Orleans won the southern amateur gold championship on the thirty-seventh hole, defeating Nelson Whitney one up. The match was most exciting. With cool, clear weather during the entire day a great crowd witnessed the play.
 k. H. Coy of Chattanooga was winner Of the prize for the second lowest score in the handicap play yesterday and Whitney Bouden of New Orleans won .he prize for second lowest qualifying score.
 The days results follow:
 Championship-W. P. Stewart, New Or leans beat Nelson Whitney, New Orleans, one up (37 holes).
 Fist Flight-A. F. Schwartz. New Or leans beat Whitney Bouden, New Or leans, 3-1.
 Second Flight-F. C.. Stahlman. Nash vile. beat Lawson Watts, Nashville, 4-3.
 Third Flight-W. A. Dewees, Jr,, Chat tanooga. beat Scott Probasco. ehatta- nooga, 2-1.
 Fourth Flight-J. E. Morgan, Memphis, beat S. D. Baxter. Nashville, one up.
 Fifth Flight-W. W. Simmons. Memphis, beat R. E. Richards. Atlanta 3-2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
NEWS OF ENSLEY
Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company Doing Big Thing Toward Creating Model Mining Camps at Docena
 General and Personal News of the Steel Suburb
ny CRAWFORD PERKINS

vatory of Music. Miss Chisholm is at home with her parents in Park Place. The Bank of Ensley was the win ner of the first prize atsthe lantern fete Friday evening. and A. c. Kicks won the second prize.
 A free voice recital wifi be given at the opera house Tuesday evening, June II, by the pupils of Mrs. IL ]. Kribs of Ensley Highlands. The public Is in vited. The programme will start at S:S0 o'clock. and Is as follows: Piano solo, "The Butterfly" .Grieg
 Miss Grace Hillhouse. "A Song of Thank sgiving". .Allitsen
 Mrs. Andrew ], Arrant. Tho Deeps O tho Daisies .Hawley
 Mss Myrtle Snow. Gypsy John '...........,...-.. Clay
 Mir. A r. Hlllepe. Who'll Buy My Lavender" German
 Mrs. James A. Dupuy 70. Happy Day. y"................G .Goetze
 MT Frank c. Cutler. (a) The Gingerbread Man. Gaynor (bl Thy Blue Eyes ........... Bohm
 Miss Myrtle Snow. (a) "A May Morning.. ...... .Denza (hl Whisper and l Shall Hear" .... ................... Plccolofnlhl
 Mrs. Andrew J. Arrant. (a) "The Slumber Boat ..... .Gaynor (b) "Toreador" from carmen. Bizet
 MT. A. r. Hilleke. (a) Captain of the Broomstick Cav airy" Bond (b) Love, Iris Sweet O the Year" .................... Saitef
 Mrs. James A Dupuy. Tenor solo from "Rigoletti" Verdi
 MT. F. G. Cutler. Aria from "Lucretia Borgia" Donezettl
 Mrs. II. J. Kribs.
 The Epworth league of the Fairview Methodist church will have a special programme at it's regular meeting next Thursday evening at 7;45, after which there will be a social. Friends of the church and all the young people in the community are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
GERMANY CANNOT
 MANAGE DUELL|NG

Berlin, June S.--A debate in the Ger man Reichstag on the resolution to check duelling adopted by the Budget committee reminds us that the duel is emphatically not one of those things which they manage better in Germany than America. In America they man age 1t admirably, for 1t does not exist. civilization which has left Americans ignorant and savage in many ways, has at least taught they that the duel Is a barbarous sacrifice on the altar of an often fanciful sense of honor. If they become violently angry with a man they may hit him with the fist fin the face. Then he may, if he can, retaliate by a knock -out blow, or in the alternative, bring an action for assault in the courts. In either case honor Is satisfied without the loss of life and bangs of remorse. The most foolish form of the duel is that in which fatal injury Is purely ac- cidental. It Is human. if barbarous to feel honor so mortally wounded that there Is no longer room on earth for two particular men There is some logic if no moral right, in the duel which means inevitable death to one or both of the combatants. The average American. If he could conceive himself as combatant in a duel, would con- ceive himself firing across table or pursuing the affair with swords until one man was either dead or incapaei- tated. But how or why honor should be satisfied or the sense of deep injury modified by the exchange of a shot not meant to kill, or by few rounds with rapiers in which the whole objective Is some non-vital spot-a drop of blood from the opponents forearm, or a scratch on the big toe--remains utterly mysterious. This form of q duel re- duces high tragedy to the level of wit less farce. The more serious form stereotypes the manner of a more bar barous age. War is a huge blot on civilization, but a blot with a certain crude nobility surrounding it. The duel has none of the excuses which war can plead It is either petty foolishness or a great crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
WOMEN WILL AID IN
 PROHIBITION FIGHT
Hold Mass Meeting in Tuscaloosa
 Saturday-COmer Will Make Four Addresses

Tuscaloosa, June S.--tSpecia1. 1.-The women of Tuscaloosa have begun an ac- tive campaign 10 aid in the cause of prohibition and largely attended mass meeting for women only was held at the courthouse this morning at 10 o'clock. Definite plans were consum : mated and the women will begin an active crusade against the return of saloons at once and in systematic way.
 Ex-Governor Conner will deliver four addresses in Tuscaloosa county next week against the return of saloons.
 Lieut.. Gov. w D. Seed has offered his services to the prohibition com mittee of Tuscaloosa county and will devote all of his time to the fight against the liquor forces until the election day, on June 22. Dr. John w. Abercrombie. congressman- -elect has arranged to remain in Tuscaloosa county until after the election and will make number of notable addresses throughout the county to aid the cause of prohibition.
 Assistant Dean A. J. Farrah of the university law school has arrived from Gainesville, Fla, and with his family are residing on Tenth street. Dean Far rah will have charge of the summer law school and comes most highly rec commended from the University of Flor ida.
 On Monday, June 10. an election will be held in Tuscaloosa for the purpose of issuing municipal bonds for building addi- tional schoolhouses. The conditions here are appalling with every grade badly overcrowded and to provide immediate re- lief the sale of these bonds are a neces- sity. and no opposition to the bonds Is anticipated.
 Minister Held for Murder
 New Sweden. Me, June s.-On a charge of murder the Rev. Charles Emelius, a Lutheran minister, was arrested here to- day He is accused of having killed his father-in-law, Edgar Jacobson, on June F. 1911. The authorities here at the time pronounced Jacobsens death a case of suicide. but representatives of the attor- ney generals office of Maine held he had been murdered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
Convention at Aliceyille

AIicevllle June s.-(speciaI)- )-The county Sunday school convention convened here today at 10 o'clock. About 90 delegates were in attendance. Miss Bachelor, as county president and secretary. Is among those present. Three sessions will be held. one tonight and two tomorrow. spe- cial will bring about 200 visitors and del- egates to attend the convention Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
Stricken While Testifying

Nashville, June s-A special from Spring field says H. c. Draughon. member of prominent Robertson county family and ex-Confederate soldier. while testifying in a suit was suddenly stricken with apo plexy and died within few minutes yes- terday evening. He was witness for the defense in suit brought by his nieces husband in which alienation of her af- factions was preferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
TO RIDE MOTORCYCLE
 ON LONG JOURNEY

Otis Foster, a motorcyclist of wide acquaintance. will leave today for a motor trip from Nashville to Chicago. thence to St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield. He will make the entire trip on his motorcycle and expects to be gone a good part of the summer. He made a trip from Birmingham to New Orleans last year, which won him considerable attention among motor cyclists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
FOUND

FOUND-Fernale, gold and pearl handle parasol Memorial Day. Owner please describe Last time. Address O-s, care Age-Herald.
 FOUND-Near high school. lady's hunt ing case watch. Person identifying and paying for this ad can secure same at 2315 4th avenue. Peoples phone Main 6540.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
Mrs. Davis Seeks Divorce

Colorado Springs, Colo, June s.-Suit for divorce has been filed here by Rebecca K Davis, wife of Henry H. B. Davis, Jr., a grandson of Jefferson Davis, for non support. The Davises were married here a year ago. Mrs. Davis was formerly Mss Betty Kissell. a leading society girl of Washington, D. C., and this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
MANIFESTATIONS

WANTEDSPosition by boy 1s years old. thoroughly acquainted with the city; office work preferred; can furnish good references. Address Howard Yielding, care Yielding Bros. Go.
 WANTED-Position by young man as collector; can furnish good references and if necessary make bond. WIS, care Age-Herald. 6-9-St-su we-fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
FOR RENT.

Large furnished room with all con- veniences, near Five Points. Bell phone Main 35sSL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-26l7 Avenue G, room cot tage, bath and hall, s16.5O per month Apply at house. FOR RENT-One of the incest homes in Woodlawn: all modern convenienees. Apply 6007 4th avenue, south, Burris Circle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
LEGAL NOTICES
e of Sale by Special Commissioner

Notice of Sale by Special Commissioner In pursuance and in accordance with the terms and directions of that certain de- cree, rendered by the city court of Bir- mingbam, on the 4th day of June, 1912, in the case of Charles N. Lykes vs. Veima l.. Wade .et al, 1 will, as special com missioner, on the 14th day of June, 1912, within the legal hours of sale, in front of the Third avenue entrance to the court house of Jefferson county, Alabama, at Birmingham, sell to the highest bidder for cash. all of the right, title and interest of Charles N. Lykes. Edward M. Lykes and Velma l.. Mlner, together with all of the right. title and interest vested in M. M. Lykes at the time of her death in and to the following described real estate. to-wit:
 That certain lot. 1o0x150 feet in area, fronting 100 feet on the northerly side of the Woodlawn macadamized road and ex- tending back at uniform width of 150 feet in northerly direction, and being sit- uated on the southwest corner of Hol- stun's addition to Woodlawn, in the city of Birmingham. in Jefferson county, Ala bama. ARTHUR l.. BROWN,
 Special Commissioner. Note: All persons desiring to bid for said property will be required to deposit with me one hundred fsioo) dollars in cash as evidence of good faith.
 ARTHUR l.. BROWN.
 s-7-u Special Commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
WANTED

WANTEDGTo buy late model automobile and pay cottage or lots. Address ISIS Copeland avenue.
 WANTED-Parties who are satisfied with their Standard Home holdings to pur- chase four contracts for s25 that have cost me $4s. Call address W. l.. L., at 31O7 10th avenue north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
FOR SALE

FOk SALE
 TOR SALE@By owner. one lot in Tux edo, between two car lines, corner lot in Central park: corner lot. Charles street. West End; payments. Address W. F. Johnson, 2210 5th ave- nue.
 FOR SALE-Lease on II room house, close in, filled with beautiful furni- ture and first-class, high-toned room- CTS. I callect $100 per month and pay $50 rent; net profit, $50 am going to make a great sacrifice; must sell as we are leaving the state. Address Sacrifice, |. care Age Herald. ON account of removal from city I must sell this week my horse, har- ness and surry; will sell cheap as l shall leave here within few days Call No. s46s Highland avenue. Edgewood station, Lalseview car line. FOR 7SALE-Eight room, two story house, beautiful Interior decorations, fine. lot; convenient to three car lines; will make easy terms. or trade. Apply Strickland O'Barr Furniture Co, 211S 2d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
StockhoIders' Annual Meeting of the
 Great. Sonthern Life Insurance Co.

StockhoIderS AnnunI Meeting of the
 Great southern Life Insurance Go.
 The stockholders annual meeting of The Great Southern Life Insurance company, a corporation organized under the laws of Alabama. is hereby called to meet at the office of said corpora ton, at rooms 523-24-25 and 26 in the First National Bank building, in the city of Birmingham, at 12 o'clock noon. on the 9th day of July, 1912. at which meeting board of directors for said corporation will be elected for the en- suing year. At such meeting any and all business proper for the stockhold- CTS of said corporation to transact will be transacted. Said meeting called in accordance with the bylaws of said corporation. E. R. MDAvID, JOHN s. GILLESPY, President
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
TOD LATE ID CLASSIFY
FOR RENT.-ROOMS

FOR RENTING or three rooms. con meeting, unfurnished, for light house. keeping. Best close in residence sec tion; opposite Capitol park; no chil- dren. FPS West 20th street. Bell 4S0s-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09

NICELY furnished rooms. newly fitted up. Cool. clean; every convenience; req sonable 1908 9th avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-09
MISCELLANEOUS

B. F. WEAKLEY, STENOGRAPHER, COURT REPORTER
 S20 EMPIRE BULDG.
 BELL MAIN 1199 JMPORTANT-Any information concern ing the whereabouts of the sisters of s. NJ. Johnson notify us, care Age Herald 6-9-3t
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vatory of Music. Miss Chisholm is al home with her parents in Park Place