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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
WRIGHTS DEATH
 MOURNED BY MANY
Teleerams of Condolence Received From All Over World by the
 Widow and Father

That the death of Maj. Eldridge Wright of Memphis in the Illinois Central wreck Sunday night had cast Q veil of gloom over all of Memphis. was the statement of a prominent railroad man from that city yesterday. He said no death in many years had so affected Memphis as that of Major Wright.
 His death and the gloom cast by It was heightened on account of his father' Gen. Luke F. Wright, who Is one Of the best known mon in tEo country. It was stated that every florist of Memphis sold loads OF flowers for the bier of the late attorney, while tclegrams and cables mum bering about zoo wore delivered 70 Ars' Eldridse Wright and General Wrisnt' Among tho tslesrar.s of condoleice re- ceiyed so,re were from Co.onsl Roose- welt, the governor os the PhiEppines' the cornnission of that island, tho gov ernors of @ cozen southern states, Cnaries Mnrkham of tho Illinois Central, J. J. HiIl of the Great Northern. ". ". fih- lev of the Southern. IT. NJ. Atkinson os tne Atlanta Birmingham ard Atlantic. pre.,6ent NV. F. Taft. the Emperor or Ianan to whose court General Wright woe ti,. frs. American ambosaador, and others. d., f,,,r.y of Major Wright was Caruthers Ewing' the eminent Memphis attorney. who Is well known here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
CALL ISSUED FOR
 PERRY DEMOCRATS
Lockhart Temporary City Marshal at MariOn-Ira Fike Dead-Play at
 Judson Tomorrow

Marion, January 25.-(S pecial. w. L. Pitts of Uniontown, chairman of Perry county democratic executive com mittee, has called a meeting of same to be held in Marion on February 26 to make necessary arrangement for the primary election.
 w. F. -Lockhart has been made tenn porary city marshal until the first Tues day in February, when permanent of ficer will be named. There are several applicants for the place.
 IT. w. Reed and family of Talladega have moved to Marion to get the ad- vantages offered here to educate their children.
 Ira w. Fike, son of w. N. Fike, died at the family home near Marion on Wednesday and was buried here today. He was 30 years old and had been a victim of tuberculosis for the past few years.
 l.. S. Stroud was carried to a Selma hospital this week. "The Only Young Man in Town" a dramatic performance. will be given | by members of Judson faculty on Sat
 urday night.
 l The "500 club" is a new social or ganization formed this week with Mrs. Holman Barker, president; Miss Ina Lockhart, secretary, and Mrs. John Cum ningham, reporter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
FLOYD CANDIDATE
 FOR CONGRESSMAN

II. scuyler Floyd. one of the best known young men of this city, announced yester- day that he was candidate for congress man at large from the state of Alabama, subject to the primary held in April. His announcement was determined upon after long conference with some of the lead ing men of thls city.
 MT. Floyd was reared in Limestone county and has a large following of friends in that section of the state. His father was a pioner of that section, being one of the most prominent planters in north Alabama. Since removing to Blr- mingham MT. Floyd has been very sue cessful in his business and has many very prominent financial connections here.
 Socially he is also prominent, being a member of the Southern, University and Country clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26

Athletic club. second. with S7 feet, 7k inches; J. J. Frank, Irish-American Ath- letic club, third. with 37 feet, F inch.
 D yard (seratch): Won by A. T. Meyer, Irish-American Athletic club; c. B. Clark, A. c. C., second; H. Hiland, A. C., third. Time, 1-5 seconds.
 High jump (handicap) Charles Martens, Mott Haven A. c. 0 inches), won with feet, 9 inches; F. Jennings, Pastime A C., @ inches), second, with feet, II inches; 1T. J. Grumpell, New York A. C. (scratch), third, with feet, Il inches.
 5000 metres run (handicap): Won by George Bonhag, Irish-American Athletic club; c. J. Obermeyer. National A. G., (S0 yards), second T. J. Collins, I. A. A. c. (50 yards), third. Time. 15 minutes, 4-5 seconds.
 This is a new worlds record. The for mer record was b minutes, 23 1-5 seconds made by Louis Scott at Celtic park last summer.
 One mile run (handicap): Won by G. P. Kimball. Boston A. A. (25 yards); J. Bromilow. Jr., I. A. A. c. (32 yards), sec- ond; P. Soutar, Pastime A. c. (65 yards) third. Time. 42 7-15.
 75 yards, low hurdle (handicap): Won by J. J. Eller I. A. A. c. (scratch): Bob Filler. Georgetown university tthree feeD, second; J. M. Rose, New York A. c. (six feeD, third Time. 9 seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
GOSSIP FROM WASHINGTON
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington, January 25.-(Special.) )-Re- publican leaders and the republican press are active in their efforts to discredit the policies and programme of MT. Under wood and the democrats in the Congress.
 They claim that 'tinkering'' with the tariff depresses business, causes unrest and retards the wheels of progress.
 A rabid protectionist newspaper of Pittsburg says editorially:
 Tt is well understood that the aim O.. the revisionists is to keep Congress in session throughout the greater part Of the year 30 as to enable the making of dem- ocratio campaign material and the prac- tical conduct of the democratic campaign from the floor of the House. The effect of this demagogic procedure upon business and upon public confidence may readily be conceived The disturbance that has been going on ever since the democracy secured control of the House of Represent tatives has wrought widespread damage, operating as a check to the complete re- turn of prosperity, which conditions other- wise insured. From the point of view Of democratic politicians, however, such mis- chievous activity is good politics and is justifiable on the principle that all Is fair in politics, as in love and war. Conse- quently the prospect for the year to come is discouraging to all elements that are honestly concerned in the industrial and commercial well being of the country. The fact that a republican Senate stands in the way of any foolish or vicious legisla- tion favored by the democratic House IS to some extent reassuring, but 1t does not suffice to counteract the apprehensions caused by the outlook for a continual shake up in the world of business which the agitators in the House deliberately propose to bring about. Clearly as long as there is democratic majority in either branch of Congress, there will be no es- cape from >factious tariff agitation and It's evil consequences"
 This Is a fair sample of republican buli- combe. Of course the protected interests are howling--howling just as the buruened consumer has howled without knowing what was hurting him for years. But MT. Underwood and the democrats are undis- turbed. They have heard the cry of the people.
 Of course tariff "tinkering" disturbs business-big business, but that is no req son for continued neglect of the welfare of the burdened consumer The democrats believe in protection-protection for the poor man. The interests have'had enough
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
MASONIC MEETING
 OVER AT ROANOKE

Roanoke, January 25.-(Special)- The Randolph and Clay Masonic con ference closed a three days session in Roanoke this afternoon and adjourn ed to meet with the lodge at lineville next July. About 150 Masons were in attendance. and the session was greatly enjoyed. Prof. J. M Pearson. master of work of the grand lodge, was pres ent and directed the work of the con ference. The following officers were elected: w. Holdridge. w. M; w. c. Lane, $. W; s. T. Dunn, J. w.; Nixon Lucas, secretary and treasurer; A. j. Pike, S. D.; z. R. East, J. D.; w. M. Worthy, chaplain w. s. Hammel, tyler; c. c. Harrington, s. s.; Ike Miller, J. s. Finance committee, S. D. Lewis, G. M. Slaiba, F. M Handley; committee on resolutions. B. r. Weathers, T. b. Alex ander, J. M. Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
B. 4. C. WILL PLAY
 AUBURN TONIGHT Club Boys Look Like Sure
 Winners
  AUBURN TEAM WEAK A. P. I. Bunch Has Not Had Very Successful Season, But Never theless Fans Are Looking for
 an Interesting Scrap
AUBURN TEAM WEAK

The crack Birmingham Athletic club team will stack up against the bunch from the A. P. I. tonight at S:30 o'clock at the Athletic club gymnasium. It Is probable that the B. A. c. team will have but little trouble in defeating the visitors, for they have made a dismal failure in that line of sport this season. However, there are several players of repute on the college team, such as Major, Scarborough and Murdock, who will keep the club boys with their hands full.
 It is probable that the B. A. c. will make use of this situation in trying out the new material and giving the suosu- tutes chance to play. The club squad Is in fine trim, while hard work and long practice has made the team as near per- feet as possible The guards are In spleh- did condition, excepting Seals, who VIII not get into the fray.
 On this occasion the boys have declared that they will not get over confident as they did in the game with the Cumper- land university here last Monday. They came very near losing that game on ac- count of conceit, but they have declaafed "never again." reports to the contrary notwithstanding.
 Tn spite of the adverse criticism the game with Auburn will be interesting and will probably draw full attendance. The Auburn team is always hard team to down. for there Is none of the yellow streak'' in the A. P. l. boys. whether they lose or win, they always put up their hest and are in the game until the referee stops the battle.
 The game will begin at S;SO at the Ath- letic club tonight. After the game ihe usual social dance will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
CH|LDLABOR IS NOT AN UNM|XED EVIL Only When It Interferes With Mental Growth,
 Says Pierce

Louisville. January 25.-"Children have Iebored since Adam delved and Eve spun, and the labor generally has been good for their bodies and for their souls." said pr. Carroll G. Pierce, superintendent of the Milwaukee schools and president of the National Education society, in an ad- dress to the eighth annual conference of the national child labor committee which convened here tonight.
 Child labor, in his opinion, is not an upmixed evil. Ut is an evil" he declared when the physical or moral conditions surrounding the child are unwholesome, when by it he is deprived of education for the mind.
 The conference will consider through it's session the situation of child labor and education.
 In his address Ernest o. Holland su- perintendent of the publi cschools of Louisville, urged the establishment of vo- cational schools, which should have the direction of all of the working children between the ages of IA and 16.
 Dr. Felix Adler is presiding oyer the session of the conference, and several hundred were in attendance on the in- itial meeting tonight. Dr. Samuel Me- Cune Lindsay. director of the New York School of Philanthropy, and Dr. G. F. Ross, superintendent of health of Gif- ford county, North Carolina, also ad- dressed the society tonight. Notable child labor workers will be heafd during the conference, which is to conclude with mass meeting Sunday afternoon.
 Speechmaking was interrupted while the conference with a hurrah indorsed the bill pending before the United States Senate providing for the establishment of national children's bureau. The resolutions cite that the measure "wlll secure for the people of all the states needful information on which to base wise state legislation and thereby abolish the evils of child labor and promote other forms for the health and education of children.'
 Dr. Lindsay urged that a federal board of education be established to work un- der commissioner OK education, and that the federal government aid not only agricultural and high education but that it help the common schools.
 Dr. Ross pointed out that the factory children are exposed to tuberculosis, ma laria and hookworm, and gave it as his opinion that "these three diseases do more harm than do the 10 long hours of work each day-hard as this days work is." He argued for health inspec- ton, education of parents at home and compulsory education mot only for the children of industrial centers, but for the rural sections"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
ION PLYMOUTH ROCK" GIVEN AT HIGH SCHOOL
Euterpean Club and Boys Glee Club Give Pleasing Entertainment to
 Large Crowd

The Euterpean club of the Central High school presented Jessie Gayhor delightful operetta "On Plymouth Rock D last night at the High school while the Boys Glee club delighted the 1arga audience with number of solos and songs. The songs of the Glee club were especially well received while the operetta was heartily encored.
 The Boys Glee club, which was com nosed of 2S boys of the high schooi sang many popular and tuneful songs while the skits of the comedians were : olso, clever. The first song on the pro- e.ramme was "AleXander's Ragtime Band" which was ably rendered py Waldo Matthias who responded to seV- eraI encores. Following MT. Matthias, who was heartily encored Harry Jones White delighted the audience with his "Cradle Song," from the Babes or roy land" Jack Cozine rendered Down by the Old Mill stream with much eX- pression and was warmly applauded for his effort. The programme ended with a selection from the Pink Lady" by the entire chorus
 The harmony of the club was splen- did, and the entire chorus seemed very ably drilled. The boys rendered the songs and ballads with fhe touch of art ists and the ensemble work was espe- cially we'll done George Cox acted as interlocutor. while Waldo Matthias and Hugh Duncan presented the usual eno man stunts. The audience was i'm pressed with the work of the Boys Glee club.
 After the Boys Glee club, the Euter- plan club presented the operetta "on Plymouth Rock" The story of the operetta is about the love affair of John Alden and Miles Standish, while the scenes were laid at Plymouth Rock. Miss Flora Jones, as Priscilla, was quite pleasing and Clever. She sang with tone and melody, and her work was heartily encored She was quite a winsome Priscilla. Miss Eyalina Will kerson, as Dame Goodly, presented the old Puritan dame with earnestness and reality. John Alden, the principal male character, was ably portrayed by Fred Farrow, while Bruce Snider, as Gov ernor Winslow, and Miles Standish. pre- sented by Henry Hamilton, were also we'll presented.
 The entire cast numbered about 50 while numerous dances and figures were presented by the members of the cast The play was very sweet while the musical numbers were tuneful and catchy. The play was produced under the direction of Miss Leta Kits and Miss Moore, while the figures and other features were arranged by Miss Mar garet Weaver. The High school or chestra played the accompaniments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26

Oakland, Cal, January 2o'-W iiiiaih F. Delaney, famous fight trainer. died here today.
 De1aney trained many of the most prominent-fighters Of the last 70 years including Johnson, Jenries' Sorpete' Choynski, Kaufman and James Brltt' He trained Johnson for his fight with Jeffries at Reno and was also instru- mental In arranging the match ana backing the negro fighter
 Delaney was 5s years old.
 He had been i'll for several months. His death was not unexpected. While on a visit to the east last year he con- tracted a severe cold, complications of which caused his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Building Permits

Building Inspector w. O. Matthews is- sued the following permits yesterday morning:
 s1iS0-The Motion Real Estate company ing on North Second avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets.
 ss00o-To W. S. Mudd for a two story brick veneer building on Mountain Ter race.
 $1000-To J. E. Hood for one story frame building in Graymont, between Louise and Thomas street.
 s25oo-To H. c. Bradley for one story and hay frame building in Ensley at 2905 Cedar street.
 $3500-To Jessie c. Billings for two (2) one story frame buildings in Ensley at 22O1 Avenue l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Put Convicts on Road

Horace E Shropshire, Jr., one of the many candidates for the board of revenue. pledged himself yesterday if elected to that position to favor placing the county convicts on the Jefferson county roads and give them a fair chance to prove economical and for the best interests of the community. ''lf after a fair test made under the best circumstances the plan is not proper and economical, the convicts might be taken off the highways and re- leased to contractors, said MT. Shrop- shire yesterday. "The fact remains that a fair trial should be given them, and without delay, as the public is entitled to know of its own experience whether the road work will pay"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26

THE PROTECTIVE LIFE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA, FOR THE YEAR JUST CLOSED, SHOWS THE FOLLOWING lN- CREASESs BUSINESS IN FORGE 28 PER CENT; INCOME, S1 PER CENT; ASSETS, 25 FER CENT, SURPLUS, 27 PER CENT; RESERVE, 71 PER CENT. X CONSERVATIVE COMPANY Ale WAYS.
 WANTED-REPUTAB MEN TO SELL. ITS ATTRACTIVE POLICIES. FINE CONTRACT OFFERED TO RIGHT MAN. ADDRESS WILLIAM ID. JELIkS, PRESIDENT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
RObt. A. MOrriSfOr
 Board of Revenue

I wish to announce to the voters of .he county that I am candidate for a place on the Board of Revenue, subject to the astion of the democratic party at its pri7 mary to be held in April. feel that am fully qualified to fill the office, else I would not ask for your support. If elected it will be my sole aim to give to the people, as far as in me lies, a. strictly business admiristration and to discharge my full duty under the law as am given tine right to see if. If you honor me by electing me to the office I will try to see that you are not disappointed in the cons fidence reposed in me. Respectfully,
 ROBERT A. MORRIS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
AUSTRIAN MINISTER
 SURE TO RESIGN

Vienna, January 25.-The resignation of Count Von Aehrenthal the Austro-Hu un- garian minister of foreign affairs, is con- sidered imminent. If Is stated his condi- dition is too serious to permit of his going to the Riviera. There are rumors that a fatal termination cannot be long delayed
 Count von Aehrenthal has long been sick He is suffering from leucoylthaemia which is characterized by serious changes in the blood and from which there IS slight chance of recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
HIGH SCHOOL WINS FROM
 BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE TEAM

mingham College team, for it was he who made 10 out of the 12points. For the high school, Barker and Jones, the two star guards, played brilliant game on the defensive, for often they would intercept the passes of the Bir- mingham players and feed them to the forwards. At center. Strange played his usual good game, while his foul goal shooting was par excellence, for he was able to make out of 10 possible shots at foul goals. Smith, Tribble and Gillem played a consistent game at fnrMard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
List of Farmers

Montgomery. January 3.-(Special)- Hector D. Lane, secretary of the state board of agriculture, has written letters to every county farm demonstrator of Ala bama. in which he requests the names of all farmers and planters in the state. His object is to be able at moments mo- tice to get into closer contact with the farmer by means of personal letters and bulletins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
FAMOUS TRAINER OF MANY
 PUGILISTS DIES SUDDENLY

The funeral will be held Saturday ana the body will be crelnated
 Delanev leaves a wife and two sisters. The latter live in New York state
 Delaney lived almost livetime on the Pacific coast. He was fnseparably associated with the history of amateur boxing in the west. He was pioneer in rigorous training methods, enforcing rigid discipline and much outdoor work to which he ascribed much or ms sue cess Delaney was a boxer of consid- erable note as well as trainer and a few years ago served as sparring part ner for his men.
 While he was thoroughly familiar with every aspect of the sport, defend- ing 1t staunchly and advancing its m terests in every possible way, Delaney was not heavily interested hnahclaiiy and rarely made large bets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
PRESENT STATUE OF
 ANDREW JACKSON

Pittsburg. January 25.--A large size bronze statue of Andrew Carnegie pre- sented by Mir. and Mrs. James H. Reed of this city to the Margaret Morrison Carnegie school, was unveiled today in the presence of the faculty, students and many, guests. Mir. Carnegie was not present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
New Jail for Dale County

Montgomery, January 25.-(Special)- Advices have been received by Dr. w. H. Oates. state prison inspector. to the ef- feet that new and commodious bastile is to be erected in Dale county as soon as contractors can complete the task. Plans and specifications have been ap- proved by the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26

Jackson, Miss, January 25.-Because or the failure of the Yazoo City club of the Cotton States league to post forfeit, announcement was made today by Pres- ident A. Lewis of the league that the franchise held in that city would De transferred to New Orleans baseball in- terests. headed by Eugene Demontreville, the veteran Southern league player. The time limit for the posting of the forfeit expired today The new club is declared to be an entirely separate organization from the New Orleans Southern league club, but all games will be played at the southern league grounds on non-conflict- ing dates.
 The directors of the Cotton States league will meet in Jackson February to com plete arrangements for the admission of the New Orleans club, which will permit the advancement of the Cotton States league from class D to class B. Other than Demontreville, MT Lewis declined to say who was interested in the New Or leans cub.
 New Orleans January 25.-"Cholly' Frank. manager of the New Orleans Southern league baseball club, is credited with engineering the deal to secure for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE.
CHARLEY FRANK SECURES A
 FRANCHISE IN COTTON STATES

this city the Yazoo City franchise in the Cotton States league. He and other stock holders in the Southern league club here are believed to be the principal owners of the new franchise. Manager Frank however. is out of the city and his base ball partners here declined to make any statement
 A on-conficting schedule will be adopt ed, giving New Orleans baseball almost every day during the season. Both the Cotton States and Southern league will use the Pelican park and efforts will be made to guarantee games here every Sunday.
 While the Cotton States league is to be raised in class, it is stated that the salary limit of s125O probably will remain un- changed.
 Memphis, January 25.--Other than to admit that he was interested in securing a Cotton States league franchise for New Orleans, Charles Frank, manager of the New Orleans Southern league team who was in Memphis tonight declined to com ment on the granting of the franchise at Jackson today. Eugene Demontreville, who 1t is understood is to manage the new team, was equally non-committal as to his plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
wife's Death Affects Husband

ing over the death of his wife. whose re- mains were laid at rest this week at Oxford Samuel Wallace, a retired cap- talist. and owner of the Pinetucky gold mines in the Anniston district, is himself very i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-26
Smith Gets Duncan

Chattanooga, January 25.-(Special.)- Outfelder Duncan. the leading outer gardener of the South Atlantic league, was released to Chattanooga tonight by the Detroit club.