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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

in existence 1t has earned 6 per cent upon its capital stock of s2500Oo, which is un- usual for an insurance company during the early years of it's organization. All the stockholders present expressed graIi fication at the excellent showing made end were unanimous on all questions.
 At the meeting of the stockholders the following board of directors were elected Henry B. Gray, w. W. Crawford, Louis Saks, Eugene Fies, Ross c. Smith, W J. Adams, E. G. Chandler, Leo Steiner Walter Moore. J. T. Stokely, w. K Me. Adory, Frank B. Fowlkes, F. F. Enslen J. W. Hughes, c. B. Tarrant, H. D. Will son, Fl. M. Archibald, Jr., C. B. Rogers E. E. May, J. l.. Parker, A. D. Smith, L. P. Farley. Montgomery; Judge Gas ton, Montgomery; John H. Bankhead. Jr. Jasper; Oliver R. Hood Gadsden: W. R. Hutton, Huntsville; J. w. Minor, Ensleyi B. ". Watson, Pineapple; J. C. Wood Hayneville; pr. J. r. Alexander, Bloc ton; J. T. Hughes, F'lorala; J. H. Drake ford, Tuskegee; pr. S. M. Spencer, Eu- taw M. M. Mccall, Opelika; j. T. Kirk Tusoumbia; J. B. Rylance, Dadeville J. c. Kumps, Moulton; w. F. Stowers, Att talla; $. D. MoGee; Tuscaloosa; B. H. Andrews, Jackson: W. D. Mitchell, Craig ford; W. o. Butler, Jr., Chipley, Fla ". H. Milton, Marianna, Fla; A. G. Forbes, Montgomery; w. D. Sellers, An nston; A. H. Dabbs, Carrollton.
 Immediately after the stockholders meeting, the directors met and elected the following officers for the year 1912 Henry R. Gray, president; J. W. Minor vice president. II. D. Wilson, second viei president; E. NJ. Archibald, Jr., secretary E. F. Enslen, treasurer; Cary F. Baker assistant secretary; J. T. Stokely, sen eral counsel; E. E. May medical direc tor.
 At 1 o'clock MT. Gray president of ht company. entertained the stockholders ano the board of directors at an informa luncheon at the Hillman hotel, wher, many pleasant talks were made and tn, lui cheon thoroughly enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
CANDIDATES WILL GET MONEY BACK The County Committee Has
 Settled Troubles CHECKS MADE OUT
Payment Had Been Held Up Because Some Members of Committee Believed They Should Be
 Remunerated for Services

Charles K. Hall, who was member oi the subcommittee which conducted the county primary stated through The Age Herald yesterday that oil had been poured upon the troubled waters and that the surplus remaining from the assessments levied against candidates will be prorated before the conclusion of the current week.
 Chairman Trice, however, when asked about the controversy, stated that as far as he knew nothing had been accom- plished to change the situation. ''We closed shop just before the primary stated he, "and have had no subsequent meeting.
 ''I wish It understood, however, he continued, that I am not and have not been party to the effort to remunerate the members of the subcommittee for their services to the party. I desire 10 state, also. that the checks have been made out for the candidates. and signed by me. as chairman, and Secretary Steph- ems. Tn every respect the checks are identical with all others which were sub mitted to the Jefferson County Saving bank and which were cashed. As far as I know there is no reason why they have not already been paid''
 As a matter of fact the bank held up payment on account of the request of other members of the committee. it being the understanding that the majority of the members were firmly convinced that they should be remunerated for their services. On account of their conviction they planned to obtain indorsement to this end at the hands of the county com mittee, but the county committee did not act on the proposition, as has been ex- plained, on account of the fact that when the idea was submitted no quorum was present.
 From the statement of MT. Hall how ever, it is believed that the members of the committee will appear before the officers of the Jefferson County Saving bank and withdraw their former request that payment on the checks in favor of the candidates be withheld.
 It is understood that the members have abandoned their plan of obtaining re- muneyation for their work for the party.
 MT. Hall at the present time is out of the city. He will return tonight. how ever. and will probably authorize a state ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
IMPORTANT RULES
 FOR WATER TRAFFIC

Washington, April 9-The interstate commerce commission laid down today Important principles which are to govern under the existing acts as follows;
 That a shipment by water from one point to another in the territory of tine United States is coastwise business; that shipments by water from port Of the United States to a port of any foreign country, even though adjacent Is export business
 That 1t is lawful for a carriep to af- ford free transportation to the widows during widowhood and minor children during minority of persons who died while in the service of a company formerly operating a road which passed subse- quently into the hands of new owners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
OFFICER PREVENTS
 TWO SERIOUS FIRES

Greenville, April al.)-Night Policeman George Herbert of the Green vile police department discovered a blaze at the rear of the home of Fred Winkler recently and ektinguished the blaze without turning in a fire alarm. He also discovered a blaze near the rear of the Johnson Hardware and Inn plement company which originated from an incubator and put this one out without turning in an alarm. These fires might have done much damage if MT. Herbert had not discovered same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
EAST LAKE PARK IS BEING OVERHAULED Fancy Pyrotechnics Will Be Feature of SeasOn-New
 Concessions

Pyrotechnics in every conceivable form will hold sway at East Lake park
 during the summer. it was announcee yesterday, and a deal Is now pending, according to Manager Spielberger, for
 a monster array of fire and flame a week or two after the opening. Three representatives of leading fireworks s manufacturers are now in the city sub
 hitting plans for displays and the con tract will be awarded .n few days. It is the present intention of the man agement to present every other week
 some startling novelty in addition to
 the many outdoor features arranged for
 and the pyrotechnic feature will no patrons.
 | There will be seen from time to time | the many pyrotechnic novelties wit messed heretofore only at eastern re- sorts Miniature warships battling for honors on the lake, the burning of
 Rome, portraits of great men, past and present, comedy cartoon creations such as Mutt and Jeff will be reproduced
 in glitterng effects and there will also
 he offered many aerial illuminations
 air bombardments and military maneu-
 vers.
 | The work of getting East Lake parl, ready Is progressing satisfactorily and
 the overhauling will be rushed to com lpletion Next week will see the new lconcessions and devices installed, paint iers will be put to work tidying up the buildings, gardners wnl arrange ar ltistically the flower beds and plants lwhile everything on the grounds vii iassume an air of newness. Contracts
 have been signed for high class mu. sical organization to discourse popular and classical programmes and many free attractions have been arranged for In a few days the complete opening tplans will be announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
HOLD|NSPECT|ONOF WOODLAWN DUMPS Committee Discuss Plan of Action-Nothing Is
 Given Out

The committee of Woodlawn citizens appointed at the mass meeting Monday night, consisting of Chairman w. E. Perryman, pr. John H. Killough, Horace Wilkerson. Robert F. Lovelady, John H. Tehan and Prof. R. A. Clayton, matle a careful inspection of fife garbage heap and dumping grounds in Woodlawn yes
 terday morning The committee met at s o'clock and went immediately to the dump, where the whole matter was thor oughly discussed and plans for change were talked over. In the afternoon the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
committee made an inspection of the cerc

committee made an inspection of the cerr mony.
 MT. Perryman. chairman of the commi. tee, said last night that although not ing definite had been decided upon, u committee had a good plan under co sideration and wanted nothing publish about it at present. Mir. Perryman sal "Of course the matter of a dumpi5 ground and crematory is very disagre able for any community. We are plsn ming for change but will make nothin public at present."
 It is understood. however, that an eft will be made to have the dump and cs matory located in some other section the city, farther away from any resider section. No other meetings on the mi ter have been arranged for at press but very likely the plans of the comm tee will be made public before long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
DECISIONS BY THE
 COURT OF APPEALS

Montgomery, April 9.-tspecaL)-The following decisions were handed down by the court of appeals today
 Walker, P. J.-Peter Weir, ct al, vs. s. and J. T. Clark, from Pickens circuit court reversed and remanded. Lula M. Young, as administratrix, etc, vs w. P. Hall from Marshall circuit court; re- versed and remanded. D. C. Turnipseed vs w. B. Burton, from Bullock circuit court affirmed
 Pelham, J.-Allen Watson vs. state, from Bibb circuit court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, April 9.-G P. M)-With the exception of the southeastern quar- ter of the country the pressure is rela- lively low, but very little precipitation occurred in any locality. Light rains fell in the lake section, in the plateau and southern Pacific region and along the gulf coast from New Orleans to Browns vile and as far north as Palestine. Tex, and Shreveport
 At Brownsville and Galveston the amounts were moderately heavy. II seems probable that light showers nay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
PAVEMENTS BEING
 LAID IN PULLMAN

Cullman, April 9.--(Special 1.-The Mnl- larky Construction company, who have been engaged in putting down the side walks for the city for the past 10 months, have completed the first contract and are now ready to begin the extra work just as soon as the contract is awarded. The former contract should have been completed in about four months. but owing to the bad weather during the time in which they have been working delayed eral months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
PULLMAN MAY VOTE
 ON PROHIBITION

Cullman, April 9.-(Special )-There is another rumor to the effect that the local option election which has been talked of here for the past 12 months will be held in the near future, and that arrange nents for that are now being perfected by the officials of the county. peti- ton was circulated among the people several months ago and it is said that sufficient names were secured to warrant the calling of the election at that time. but for some reason the matter has been deferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
CRAZED NEGRO
 ATTACKS CONSU

Calgary. Alberta, April 9.-Crazed is said, by drugs and suffering un the hallucination that her father ,
 mother were being prevented from tering Canada by American ficials, Camille Bates, negr. attacked Col. E. S. Hotchkiss, Ameri consul, in his office here today. De
 tives prevented the consul from b. seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
O'Neal Expects Harmony

Governor O'Neal was reticent con- corning this topic yesterday. It is un- derstood that the letter of the state commissioners requesung to be per mitted to cease operations in Jefferson reached him some days ago. The req son for the request Is unknown.
 The governor reached Birmingham at S;25 o'clock in the morning, coming from Florence, where he spent Sunday and Monday. He left yesterday after noon at 3:45 o'clock for Montgomery
 During the day he talked politics with many of his intimate friends in the city. He states that as far as he knows there will be no other keynote than harmony in the state convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

occur in lower Alabama by Wednesday.
 A general warming up took place in all sections east of the Rocky mountains, ex-
 cept the Arkansas valley where it was few degrees colder. Wednesday the temperature over Alabama will change very little.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations April 9, 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 9.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local showers Wednesday,; Thursday probably fair.
 Tennessee. Probably showers Wednesday; Thursday fair.
 Georgia Probably fair Wednesday and Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10

|. C. V. REu MON, MACON, SOUTHERN RAILWAY, THE SHORTEST LINE. STOPOyER ATLANTA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
Wants Railroad Facilities

Great opportunity awaits the railroads of the south in the Anniston district, according to T. E. Kilby, banker, man. ufacturer, ex-mayor and state senator of this city, who has pointed out in an interview a vast undeveloped ter ritory in the Anniston district
 The Seaboard Air Line some time ago invested about s100,o00 in terminal facilities here, but the road has never been built into the city. By so doing, Mir. Kilby shows, they could extend their line to the south and connect with the Central of Georgia at Roanoke, thus opening up virgin timber lands and large ore deposits which have as yet not been touched
 In addition to this, MT. kilby ayers it would open up new market foi Anniston mercnants among a prosper ous agricultural people and afford this city the Birmingham zone rates on coal and other raw materials, which have been promised under the terms of the Seaboard's franchise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
State Board Makes Request

In this regard. during the gover- nor's visit to Birmingham 1t developed that the members of the state board are desrous of withdrawing from Jef- ferson. While nothing emanated from the governor to this effect it Is true that the three members have formally requested to be permitted to leave the county.
 The fact of this request coupled with other information. has solidifed the im- pression that Joseph Y. Allen, tax com missioner of this county, has practical I ly carried his point.
 l It is expected that within the next few days the governor will make his official announcement to the above ef- feet While he will consult with at torneys in Montgomery today or to- morrow in regard to this question, 1t 1 is generally believed that he has al- ready made up his mind. He was in 1 consultation with MT. Allen yesterday.
 Legal Experts Disagree The controversy has proved one of the most interesting In the recent history of the state and the legal knot which developed brought about difference of opinion among the legal experts on whom the state depends.
 l It is understood that with MT. Allen, the attorney general and special at torney R. B. Evins, have agreed that the state commissioners should be with drawn from Jefferson It is also un- derstood that Judge A. A Evans. mem Der of the state board and former as sociate justice of the supreme court, holds that the state i7 within its legal rights in maintaining the commission CTS in Jefferson
 The contentious basis is concerned with fees The state has contended that 1t could assess Jefferson county taxes and save a large sum of money which would otherwise go as fees tu the commissioner of Jefferson county.
 Mr Allen has contended that inas- much as he Is tax commissioner of the county the fees are properly. his. He has also pointed out that he could make the assessments in Jefferson without a cent of cost to the state, 1 whereas with the state board In Bir- min gham the state is subjected to enor- nous expense in maintaining a suite of | offices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
Understood That This Ac- tion Has Practically.
 Been Agreed Upon
O'NEAL DECLINES TO
 GIVE HIS OPINIONS
Understood That Members of Com mission Recently Wrote to Gov ernor Asking Permission to
 Leave Jefferson County

It is a safe prediction that the mem- bers of the state tax commission will be permitted to withdraw from Jeffer- son county
 When asked pointedly yesterday morning if such would occur. Cover nor ONeal replied:
 T, cannot tell as yet. I am inquiring into that proposition at the present time. When l return to Montgomery I will further consult the commission and the attorneys"
 He would not give an intimation as to what will occur, but according to the gossip which accrued as a result of the governors visit there is but It, tle doubt but that the assessment of Jefferson countys taxes will be ac- complished by the tax sioner of Jefferson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
W|LLETT BELIEVES STRONG Declares New Workers Lin
 ing Up for Alabamian MANY GO TO SELMA No Liquor Election in Calhoun Any Time Soon-Anniston District
 Wants Railroad Facilities.
 Three Plead Guilty
 
MANY GO TO SELMA

Anniston, April 9.-(special)-Judge J. J. Wilett, who has just returned from a business trip to New York. says that the business interests of the metropolis, in so far as he was able to ascertain, are being lined up for Oscar Underwood for President, and that 1t IS believed he is now one of the strongest factors in the presidential race.
 Judge Wllett says, however, that his observation leads him to believe that the sentiment of the business interests will prevail only so far as Murphy desires, for the bosses have secured control of the party in New York and Murphy is ready to deliver the vote of the state to the man whom he may choose.
 Referrin gto the magnificent vote given MT. Underwood in the recent primary election, distinguished Annistonian stated today that he certainly ought to be allowed to have free rein in the forth coming convention. The selection of Col. H. s. D. Mallory for the chairman ship of the convention would meet with the approval of a large number of An nistonIans. and 1t is believed here that it would be good step in the interest of party harmony. However. if MT. Un- derwood should choose another man, it Is argued, he should be allowed to have his way in the matter.
 No Liquor Election Soon
 Considerable interest was manifested in this county in the local option election held in Etowah county Monday. as 1t was believed that if Etowah went wet an election would probably be called in this county with the same end in view.
 There is a considerable sentiment in Calhoun county in favor of dispensary option, and the election would have been pitched on a question of dispensary or prohibition if it had been called, ac- cording to general belief, as there Is lit- tie sentiment in. the city or county in favor of saloons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
Society Widens Scope

The scope of the Anniston Humane society, which was recently organized here, has been widened so as to take in all of Calhoun county, directors being named at Piedmont. Jacksonville, OK ford and Choccolocco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
To Sunday School Convention

A large number O. delegates have gone from this city to the state Sun day school convention, which meets this year at Selma, beginning Wednesday, the special train going from here "Wednesday morning carrying delegates from all oyer the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-10
Three Plead Guilty

Rob Gossett and arthur Pugh, charged with violating ,he prohibition law: John Bailey ana Columbus Me kinsey, charged with horse stealing, have been on trial in the city court this week. Gossett. Pugh and Bailey pleaded guilty, McKensie being exon erated by Bailey. with whom he was arrested.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-19

81 came not TO call the righteous, but SIN
ners."-Ferse H.
~HE term Publican" in Jesus
day was applied to Jews who
~ served the Roman Govern
ment as tax collectors in Pal
estine. The name was a reproach be-
cause the Jews held to the Abrahamic
promise that the whole world should
be blessed by them as Gods peculiar
people. They held that this meant that
they should not only be free from all
other governments, but that they
should be the masters Of the world.
The term simmer" was applied to all
Jews who were careless in respect to
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1912-03-19
February Roll OF tit nor.

Appended is a list of pupils of the
Charles Town Graded and High School
entitled to places on the Roll Of Honor
for the month ending February 20.
HIGH SCHOOL,
First Glass.
Harry Burns. Richard Luke, Emmett
O'Bryan. Bernard S ifer, Jennings Weller,
Frances Brad ~. Irene Golladay, Agnes
Roger, Geuevieve Piitman.
Second and Third Classes.
Samuel Baker, Gilbert Bush, Stanley
Woody. Virginia Mock. Isabel Moore.
Eighth Grade.
How Il Brown Fairfax Milbourne, Edward
Miller, Eva Burns, Edna urns.Avery Bush,
Bessie Jones. Ruth Jones, Elizabeth Moore,
Hi da Moore Mary Painter, Ethel Roger,
Seventh Grade.
Harrison Cooke, Marvin Hawk, Billy
Campbell. John Luxe. Charles Lynch, Sci.
den O'Brysu, Harriotte Baylor, shannon
Denny, Dora Theodore. Esther Wolf,
six Ii Grade
Poisal b rktt. Dsbney Trussell, Mildred
Bradley. Fannie Burns. Irene DAVIS, Agne.
Moore, Ethel Wsrtenbee, Margaret Wilson
Hazel HoffTasier.
Filth Grade.
D;lmon Moreiaud, Ernest Kelly, Fiilis
Glenn. Pauline Dick. Naude Dunn. Mary
Boone yton, lie ~ Phillips, Marie Pitt.
man. Edaa Roper, kufh Theodore, Tomasia
Trusseil
Fourth Grade
Dick Birkitt, Januey Owens. Raleigh
Watson, Olive Barfield Ruth Barfield
Elizabeth Elliott. Dorcas Goliadsy, Elsie
Davis. Kate Higgs, Emily fitzer Kyle
Phoebe Moore. Grace Zlnn.
Third Grade.
Herbert Hunt Raymond James, Lawrence
Malone. Ernest Slifer. Viola Green, Ade-
laide Phillips, Josephine Pittman. Nellie
Pittman. Julia slifer, Mildred russell
Higher Second Grade
James Higgs. Charles Schoefeld. ID wight
Yates, LOWE Birkitt. Mary Casey, Fay Dick
Virginia Davis. Ethel Hull. Willie Riggs
Charlotte Higgs. Mary Ramey. kosamond
schnetze, Ruth Shipway. Virginia Watson
Carrie Zinn. Augusta EBgie
Lower Second Grade.
Madeline Doris. Marie Wartenbee, Edna
Shuil. Forrest Rissler. Elmer Greayer. Nor
man Brown, Robert Daley.
First Grade,
Hazel Clarke. Grace Glaize, Mab'e Green
Mable Jenkins Alice Lefeyer. AniseO Bryan
Anua kissler. Elizabeth Russell. Gertrud.
Russell, Madge ShniI. Geneva Sloan. Mar
garet Zinn. Jesse Birkitt. Frances Conklyn
Guy Davis Thomas jenkins. Russell Nil
Ter, Howard Rissler, French Skinner.