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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
BALLOT BOXES ARE
 READY FOR ELECTION
Judge Stiles Will Send Them Out to the Various County Beats This Week

Probate Judge J. P. Stiles has com pleted the preparation of the ballot boxes for the approaching general elec- ton, and they will be sent to the sev- eral beats of the county the latter part of the week. The boxes contain the official ballots, tally sheets, return forms, instructions to voters and all other printed matter necessary for the election.
 The democratic ticket contains the names of the nominees of all the of ficers to be elected from that of presi- 6ential electors to county coroner. The tickets for the republicans, progress sives, prohibitionists and socialists are far from complete.
 The boxes will be sent to the cleo ton managers of each beat whose names appeared in the papers few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
ID CHANGE RULES
 OF SUPREME COURT
Captain White Thinks This an Important Feature
 of the Work

Among Birmingham lawyers who de- sire a quicker administration of jus tice and the elimination of reversal of purely technical. there was Intense sat isfaction yesterday in that Chief Jus tice Dowdell had coneurred in the re- quest of the majority of the associate justices and called a special session of the supreme court for December !. At that time the court will consider re- formation in procedure and practice and change of rules governing the action not only of inferior courts but of the supreme court itself.
 Capt. Frank s. White. president of heartily pleased that the special ses- sion will occur. yesterday afternoon supplemented his interview of Wednes- day morning with the following:
 "In the interview Wednesday you make me limit the action of the su- pl eme court in the formation of rules to inferior courts, while l stated that the rules contemplated included the rules of the supreme court itself Real ly the establishment of rules of pro cedure in that court affecting the re- form of legal procedure are more im- portant than the establishment Of rules for inferior courts.
 T also expressed the idea that there was large field in the matter of reformation to be embraced in the rules established by the supreme court which were not covered or prohibited by sta ute and that by the establishment Of such rules this reformation could be effected without waiting for the as scmbling of the legislature.
 T expressed also the further idea that by furnishing only one transcript on apepals to the supreme court 1t had the effect to prevent the consideration of the case by all the members of the court, whereas if a sufficient number of copies of the record were furnished to give each member copy 1t would give the cases the full consfderatioh of all the members of the court"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
DEMOCRATS NOT ID MEET FORMALLY Informal Gatherings Will Be Held Saturday in Every
 Precinct

There will be no formal gathering of local democrats under the auspices of the Birmingham Wilson Marshall club Saturday for the purpose of hearing a special message from the national stand ard bearer
 A letter from Tyler Goodwin. chairman of the state executive committee, states that the democrats will gather informally in each of the precincts of every county and in every courthouse, and that 10 them the message which already has been written and mailed will be read by one specially appointed.
 It is considered probable that the let ter In Birmingham will be read by ex- Gov. William D. Jelks Alabama's mem Der of the national democratic executive committee.
 The national committeeman. who has just returned from an extensive trip, Is enthusiastic over the prospective success of the democratic ticket. At his office yesterday he found popular subscriptions to the campaign to the amount of Sl400. This money he wired to Secretary Mo- Coombs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
WAR ON MIGRANTS
Sheriffs Office Joins With the Police
 Department

The sheriff's office has joined with the Birmingham Yesterday morning eigh were confined in the county jail on thai charge by Deputy Sherlffs Hartsfield, Me. Duff, J. c. Jordan and J. c. Greener Seven negroes arrested about 10 o'clock were committed to jail on mittimuses and allowed bond at s2o0, except in two cases which were deemed too fragrant. Willie Pollard cannot obtain her release save under a s3OO bond. and the officers later raised the bond of Mammle Swell 10 s25O one white man, arrested by Hartsfield and McDun on a warrant was admitted to 6 $20O bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
MAY SEEK REFERENDUM
 ON AVENUE F FRANCHISE

tract MT. Weatherly on the water rates and now it would seem it is MT. Exum's s turn.
 Those interested yesterday said it was too early to talk referendum yet. Robert Jcmison, Jr., who was deeply disappointed over the outcome, smiled when asked about the proposed referendum. Capt. r. $. smith said if it was invoked and he had heard some talk of it the property owners to the extent of about 5000 would put up a stiff battle. J. H. McCary, who is also deeply interested in the proposed street car service to Elmwood, said It had been suggested, but as he had not recovered from the commission's action he was unprepared to say what would be done.
 All those property owners who are m tercsted and who were seen indicated that the fight was not through yet. They are quick to tell inquirers that the fight is not against Mir. Kelly and associates, but is chiefly for immediate car service to Elmwood, a new boulevard, subway at sixth street and s225,oO0 worth of prop erty valuation increases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
OHIO MINE REPORT
Causes Comment in Office of Inspec-
 tor Nesbit

The annual report for the year 1911 of the state mine inspector of Ohio has been received at the office of Alabama State Mine Inspector C. H. Nesbit. The report is one of the most complete and best arranged that has ever been received here, and is causing considerable com ment among the mine inspectors.
 A few of the facts gleaned from the large volume are that during the year 1911 there were 10i6 coal mines in operation In Ohio. which produced 30.342,O39 tons of coal, decrease of F per cent from the preceding year. During the year the department expended s2,5ss.si for mine rescue equipment.
 It was stated at the mine inspectors office yesterday that as yet there was no appropriation of funds with which to Issue a similar report for Alabama. This Is said to be the first year that an Ala ban mine report has not been issued However, officials connected with the in- spector's office express the belief that something may be done yet in this line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
COLIAS WILL ERECT THREE
 STORY OFFICE BUILDING
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other corners of that intersection are occupied by the Steiner banking house. the Birmingham Ledger building and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company general offices.
 MT Colias said that work would per haps be postponed until after the holidays have passed for obvious reasons. How ever. immediately after the holidays work will be started The building, it is said, will be strictly modern and up to date. About r offices to the floor will be worked into the scheme according to MT. Colias.
 Andrew colias Is one of the best known Greek residents of Birmingham He has been operating candy and confectionery business at the corner he intends to im- prove for l2 years, starting on a very modest scale. He is a brother to cris Colias, who plans to erect building at the corner of First alley and Twentieth street, work 10 start soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
AT THE HOTELS

J. A Jenkins of Montgomery, A. L. Porter of Sylacauga and H. c. Hollo- way of Chicago are registered at the Morris.
 H. s. Cox of Talladega, J. B. Dean of Montgomery and George R. Williams of Ta1ladega are at the Metropolitan.
 J. H. Carter of Guntersville, A. s. Woodward of Atlanta and F. F. Jack son of New York are at the Florence.
 T. L. Mastin of Huntsville, D. N. Reg gins of Clanton and W. M. Chenoult of New Decatur are at the Birmingham.
 F. R. Seley of Decatur. Thomas M. Ford of Huntsville and V. M Morris of Montgomery are stopping at the Billman.
 J. H. Wilson of Lincoln, ]. M. Elliott of Carrolton. Ga. and Charles H. Par son of Anniston are at the Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
COURT NEWS

In the first division of the criminal court before Judge Samuel E. Greene negro woman, Clara Warren, was con vlcted on a charge of larceny from the person The jury arrived at verdict after a short deliberation.
 Judge Frank Cahalan is presiding over the second division of the court, and each day has completed the mlsdemeanor docket set in that court.
 Charles Underwood, white, and Ed John- son. negro, were bound over to the grand jury by Judge l. H. Benners of the court of common pleas on a charge of burglary and grand larceny Bond in each case was set at 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
RADCLIFFE TO TAKE
 UP FIGHT ON SMOKE
Meeting of Smoke Nuisance Commit tee Will Be Called This
 Week

Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber oi Commerce is preparing to take up the fight on the smoke evil in Birmingham within the next few days. He stated yes terday that a meeting of the smoke null sance committee would probably be called this week.
 T. D. Parke is chairman of this com mttee and the meeting contemplated will be held to discuss and arrange plans to dc away with the smoke at the earliest date possible by means of smoke consumers and strict regulations governing the use of open smoke stacks and fues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
BUILD THEATRE
 FOR MINING CAMP
Roden Coal Company's Innovation at Marvel Has Proved Great
 Success

In order to provide entertainment and also instruction to it's employees. the Ro- den Coal company at its Marvel opera ton has caused to be constructed an au- ditorium costing several thousand dol lars The theatre has a seating capacity of 800 persons, and has been equipped with opera chairs, dressing rooms, cleo trical spot lights and other conveniences for the performers that have visited Marvel
 An announcement was made here yes terday informally by Ben Fs Roden president of the Roden Coal company, Is provided the employees at the mining town.
 It appears that during this season the company has caused to arrange Marvel Lyceum course, which has been featured by several entertainments, lectures and other attractions. The season was closed short time ago with the appearance of the Beua Buck concert company. The last number according to MT. Roden, was enjoyed by packed house of the com pany officials and employees.
 In addition to the Lyceum the com pany operates a weekly moving picture show that is wide open on Saturday. It's first year was completed October 19, and proved a source of great pleas ure to the employees.
 At the moving picture show the com pany specially arranges monthly lectures illustrated by colored slides for the school children free of charge. The lectures con sist of health and travel subjects as well as historical slides.
 In short statement issued in refereDce to the new departures at Marvel, Mr Roden points out that the entertainment is run purely for the entertainment and instruction of the employees and not for profit.
 His statement follows:
 "The Marvel Lyceum course for the season of 1911 and 1912 was brought to close on last Friday night, October 25 by the Beua Buck Concert company This last number of the course was en- joyed equally as much as the preceding numbers.
 'The first year of the Lycenm course was such a success that the Roden Coal company has contracted for number for each month for the coming season.
 'rhe first twelve months of the week. ly moving picture show was completed on october 19 This attraction will also be continued, as 1t Is much enjoyed and well patronized by the company's em- ployes.
 .In addition to the above attractions monthly lectures. Illustrated by large number of eolored slides, are given to school children free These lectures con sist of health, travel and historical sub jects.
 'The Marvel auditorium has been es- pecially constructed and fitted with opera chairs dressing rooms, electrical conven- fences etc, suitable for all forms of en- tertainments. The seating capacity of the auditorium is something over 300.
 "None of the above entertainments are run for profit, but purely for entertain ment and instruction of the employees of the Roden Coal company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
ORGANIZATION MAD
 SAYS LYMAN WARD
W Comments on Case of WOr an and Child Sent to Mem phis and Returned
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: .
 think your readers must be intereste in the case Of the unfortunate womai i and child who were sent to Memphis and] returned to Birmingham. After readingl the attempted justification of its act byI the Associated Charities of Birmingham.l one is reminded of the question put tq Jesus, Who is my neighbour" And JesusV answering said a certain man went down. from Jerusalem to Jericho and fei among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment and wounded him and depart ed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw he passed by on the other side And likewise a Levite. when he was at the place, came and other side. But certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was and when he saw him he had compassion on him. And went to him and bound up his wounds pouring in oil and wine. and set him on his own beast. and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow when he departed he took out two pence and gave them to the host and said unto him, Take care of him, and whatsoever thou spendest more, when | come again l will repay thee. Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, he that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him. go and do thou likewise.
 One cannot forbear the conclusion that in this age we are organization mad. The poor and tie maimed and the fallen are with us. Let him who Is without sin cast the first stone" There Is so muck good in the worst of us and so much bad In the best of us that it hardly be- hooves any of us to say anything of tho rest of us LYMAN WARD. The Southern Industrial Institute, Camp
 Hill, October 29, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
WILL BE AT CORNER OF FIRST AVENUE AND TWENTY-FIRST STREET-STRUCTURE TO COST S3O,000

At the corner of First avenue and Twenty-first street, Andrew Colias plans to erect combination commercial house and small type office building. Plans are now being drawn by Harry B. Wheelock' the architect which will be for build ing costing s3o000. MT. Colias said yes terday the building will be at least three stories high with large basement, and maybe higher. It will be for his own business on the First avenue entrance, while the other floors will be devoted to office suites. He said yesterday that the lot to be used was 25 feet on First avenue by 100 feet on Twenty-first street. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

Lots upon which the buildings of Franklin, Stiles & Franklin and w. l.. Murdock & Co.,, wholesale businesses, will be constructed on First avenue between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets were transferred yesterday from Steiner Brothers to the firms in question Upon the lots it was announced few morning ago that handsome commercial house will be erected by the two firms The companies interested now operate whole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
ENGINEER IS FOUND DEAD AT POST OF DUTY

Memphis. October 30.--With the pow erful engines running at top speed
 Samuel Bickley. night engineer at the power house of the new Union station here, was found dead at his post of tduty shortly before midnight Bickely had been electrocuted. Just how the
 man met his death is d mystery It | is evident that a heavy charge of the current passed through the man. The body was badly burned. Bickiey came
 from Paducah, Ky, to Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
OCTOBER BUSY MONTH
 IN PROBATE COURT
Marriage Licenses Total 157--New Interpretations Amount to Over
 Half Million Dollars

According to Woolsey Morrow, clerk of probate of Jefferson county, the month of October has been an unusually busy one for his office as the filing of deeds and mortgages has been very heavy In marriage licenses, of which Mr Morrow is the official dispenser for this county, a substantial increase was noted as October shows 157 white licenses issued in comparison with 1i0 Issued in September.
 The net figures of the capital stock issues of the new corporations filing papers of incorporation were placed on record in the probate office during Oc- tober.
 Woodward Bar, inc. s7500; Southern Bridge company dncrease from $25,00fl to $75,00o). s50,000; Birmingham Landl and Mortgage company, $2000. AlabamaN Towel Service company, $10,000 Repub lie Dry Goods company s3000; The uhrig Optical company, s2000 Twin City Lumber Coal company, $10,000; Drake Knight Realty company, inc. s35oo Guaranty Mortgage company s2000 McDonough Ore and Mining com pany, S5000; City Land and Mortgage company Increase from S2000 to S20.- 000), S1s,000 Lincoln Park Land com- pany, S2000; Franklin, Stiles X Frank lin Grocery company, $4s.000; DeBow- Gaines General agency S2000; J. T. Blount Machinery company, $30,000. !. Alabama Mineral Map company dn- crease from $500 to $15,000), S10.000. National Cast Iron Pipe company, 5000. Minnesota Equipment company. Ss000; Office Towel Supply company, dncrease from s10 900 10 s15, ,000), s5000; Alabama Concrete Roof Tile company, inc, S25,- 900; Cola Nip Beverage company, S100,- 900; Cooper Furniture company. inc. s15,000; Ellis Jewelry company, $20.000; !; The o. K. French Dry Cleaning com pany inc, 5000; Overbrook Estates, fno, Cincrease from 5000 to s75,000), 373,. 900; Alabama Tire Repair company. sl5.o00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
FEW CASES BEFORE
 REFEREE E. H. DRYER
Mercantile Bankruptcy Cases Not Numerous in North Alabama.
 Indicates Prosperity

According to F. H. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy of the southern division of the northern district of Alabama, there have been fewer mercantile bankruptcy cases tried before him in the last three months than during the past 10 years for the same period of time.
 Referee Dryer said: This would seem to indicate that the southern division of the northern district of Alabama is un- usually prosperous at this time and that business conditions in Birmingham and surrounding towns are on very healthy basis.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Will Change Quarters

The Church of God which has beer holding services in the Knights ol Pythias hall at Falrview, has moved tc the second floor of the Fraternal building on Third avenue. between Twenty -second and Twenty-third streets This brings the church to the center of the city, The hours for services hereafter in the new church quarters on Sunday follows, Sunday school at 10:30 a. n.. preaching services at il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The Rev, J. l.. Mitchell, pastor, officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
LOTS SOLD YESTERDAY FOR
 NEW FIRST AVENUE BUILDINGS

sale houses on Morris avenue and have been in business here for several years.
 The price paid for the two lots, accord ing 10 the transfer, was slS.500. which is considered by experts to be a fair val uation on lots on that avenue as situated.
 The two buildings which will be erected there will add a great deal to the whole sale importance of that locality. The entire block on First avenue between the two streets mentioned will be filled when the two new buildings are constructed with the exception of one 5O foot Iot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Committee Meets Todd,

Al 10 o'clock this morning the mem bership committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at headquarters to discuss plans for the work of the con- mittee within the next few months. Os- car C. Turner is chairman and states that full representation of the committee is desired this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
PATIENT KILLED IN
 BURNING HOSPITAL

Louisville. Ky, october 3o.-one
 patient was killed and several others had narrow escapes from death when
 the Martinsville sanitarium here was today destroyed by fire. Dr. J. w. FoItz of South Park. Ky, i'll in ward on one of the upper floors, was burned Ito death. Two young women, also pa tients, swung from windows and
 dropped safely into life nets. The fire |
 origin is not known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
BASS ID SUCCEED {. THOMAS |. BINGHAM Is New Secretary Treasurer
 of Republican Committee MIR. ALLISON TALKS
Says Roosevelt Will Not Get More Than 10000 Votes-Belieyes Will son Will Not Receive Any
 More Votes Than Bryan

Maj. Charles J. Allison. chairman of the republican state campaign commit tee, announced yesterday that J, c. | Bass would discharge the duties of secretary treasurer of the committee, vice T. c. Bingham, deceased. In addition the 6. O. p. chairman Is, ued a salty interview in reference to the campaign In this state Among the remarks he made was one to the effect that Wilson would not receive as many votes In Alabama as Bryan received because Wilson Is not as pop ular with the democrats as Bryan was. . He charged also that the violation of Roosevelts pledge not to run for third term has been a heavy load for that candidate to carry in Alabama. Inasmuch as the fight in Alabama is between Roosevelt and Taft for second place the rival wings of the democrattc opposition are making strenuous ef forts to defeat the other in number of popular votes. Bull moose" leaders contend that Roosevelt will receive in Alabama between s0,O00 and 50,000 NCIeS, ana lndt 1dll WILL ItttlNG hct more than 5000. Major Allison of the g. o. p. camp believes that Taft will receive 30,000 votes and that if Roose- velt's total equals 10000 it will be due to disgruntled democrats to the num- Der of at least 2000.
 In reference to the campaign, Man aser Allison said:
 Wilson's Popularity Questioned
 "In 1908 MT. Bryan received about 74O0O votes in Alabama and Mir. Taft something over 25.0o0. From present indications the democrats will not in crease their vote of four years ago. because Bryan is far more popular with them than Wilson is and great number of them will vote for Roose- welt or Taft.
 The great mass of the republican votes will be cast for MT. Taft and to this may be added a considerable number of democrats who are satis- fled with present conditions of pros perity and do not want to take the risk of destroying them by a radical change of the tariff policy.
 q am not a prophet and do not profess to be able to forecast the re- suit accurately, but I am firmly con- vinced that if the vote of the state aggregates 10000. MT Wilson will re- ceive 7OO0c. Mr. Taft 3o.0oO and the re- maining 10000 will be distributed be- tween Colonel Roosevelt, MT Debs and Mir Chafin The mass of the 10,O00 votes is composed of former demo- crats.
 Eight Republicans Firm
 Tn one of the counties of south Alabama there are only eight repub- lican voters and I have positive as- surance in writing that every one of them will vote for MT. Taft-and not one of them is an officeholder.
 "Yes, l believe we will more than held our own in Alabama, and that the republican vote will approximate, if if does not exceed, 30000,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
You Are In Closer Touch

with your casualty or surety in- surance when you place 1t with this strong Southern Company.
 Time is frequently an im- portant consideration with the assured in the settlement of a claim. We are within your easy reach. Let us have your business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
IncorpOratiOns

sf5,000--Ala bama Tire Repair com pany; J. E. Kennedy! president; Al c. Garber, vice president; P. B. Brown, secretary.