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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24

Montgomery, February 23-(Special.) ) That the legislature has no authority to levy a tax on brokers or commission merchants who deal with non-residents of the state of Alabama, and that such a tax would be in violation of the in- terstate commerce clause of the federal constitution, Is the substance of a rul- ing by Second Assistant Attorney Gen eral T. Howard Seay. which has been submitted to the state tax commission.
 The question was raised by J. V. Allen, tax commissioner of Jefferson county. who requested the state com mission for a proper construction of section 3S c of the reevnue bill passed by the last general session of the legis- lature. This section imposes q tax on commission merchants, or dealers in merchandise other than produce dealers, for commission, providing that the tax does not apply to corporations paying the tax required by section 12 of the revenue bill.
 Whether or not section B c of the revenue bill is an attempt on the part of the legislature to tax interstate commerce Is not taken up by the as sistant attorney general The only question considerd by him in his opln- ion is that of interpretation. the assist ant attorney general holding that this section in question does not impose any tax upon parties doing business merely as a soliciting agent, broker or commission merchant for non-resdents of the state.
 The opinion of MT. Seay is as fol- lows:
 February 23 1912. State Tax Commission, Capitol
 'Gentlement-I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the goth inst, enclosing a communication addressed to you from J. V. Allen, tax commissioner of Jefferson county.
 Your letter presents the question re- ating to the construction of section 33C of the revenue bill passed by the last general session of the legislature eThis section imposes a tax on commission merchants or dealers in merchandise other than produce dealers for commits sion, providing in that the tax does not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. February 23-0 P. M.)- The weather has been cloudy and the temperatures moderate over the country in general during the past 24 hours. A marked and general moderation in the cold weather over eastern half of the country has occurred, ranging from about degrees rise in the southern section to from Is to 20 rise in northern districts. An area of low pressure overlies the interior of the country, causing cloudy weather from the Mississippi westward and rain or snow from New Orleans to Seattle.
 In southern sections rain has occurred in Texas and Oklahoma during the past 24 hours. preceding the low pressure area central over the southwest The east ward movement of this disturbance will cause increasing cloudiness and probably rain in this section Saturday and Satur- day night.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations February 23. 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
THROUGH FREIGHT
 SERVICE SHORTLY

Mobile, February 23.-tSpeciai.)- Through freight service over the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago, recently acquired by the Frisco lines, will be in asgurated into New Orleans via the New Orleans and Northeastern tQueen and Crescent March 1, according to an an- nouncement made tonight by President Owen.
 Connection with the New Orleans, Mo- bile and Chicago will be made at Laurel, Miss, and with the Birmingham Memphis dine of the Frisco at New Albany. Ar engagements for the inauguration of through passenger service out or both Mobile and New Orleans are being made.
 The new service gives Birmingham an- other outlet to two of the principal ports on the gulf coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 23.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Rain Saturday and Sunday: warmer Saturday, colder Sunday night; brisk and high southwest winds.
 Tennessee: Rain and warmer Saturday,; Sunday rain and colder by nigh..
 Georgia: Increasing cloudiness with rain late Saturday and on Sunday; warmer Saturday; brisk to high southeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
BELMONTS TAKE THE
 PASTEUR TREATMENT

Babylon. N. Y., February 2s-It be- came known today that August Bell
 mont, his wife and their three children
 took the pasteur treatment before their departure for South Carolina on Feb
 ruary 12. Rabies has been prevalent in this village but the particular req
 son for the familys taking the treat
 ment, 1t was said, was that pet ter rier had been acting strangely and it was feared the children might have received scratches. offering a chance for infection. It was not known that the dog was mad and he did not bite any of the children but MT. Belmont thought it better to take all reason- able preca utions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
ECZEMA CURED IN 10 TO 30 DAYS
 kI,i, x.ir NIelicipo-

Groves Tastelessschlfl Tonic and Laxa tive Promo Quinine. have new and wonderful discovery. GROVES SA- MARE CUFFS. which they guarantees to cure any case of ECZEMA, no matter of how long standing, in 10 to 80 days. and will refund money if 1t fails. This ointment is perfectly clean and does not stain. If your druggist hasn't it, send sent by mail. After using the treat ment. If you are not entirely satisfied. notify us and we will Immediately re- fund your money. Any druggist will tell you that we will do exactly what we say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Inspect Alabama Schools

Montgomery. February .-tSpecial)- Superintendent of Education Henry J. Wilingham is back in the city after a visit to several schools in the northern part of the state. Mir. Willingham ac- companied John D. McNeal on tour of inspection to the normal school at Flor ence, after which, Superintendent Willing ham visited the school at Lineville. Ash land and other places. While on his trip the superintendent of education also wis tied Chambers county, where he looked over site offered by Mill Town. in that county. for the proposed location of the high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
VICTORIES FOR THE SOCIALISTS

Rudolstadt, Germany, February 23-Thc chamber of representatives of the prn- cipality of Schwarzburg Rudolstadt to- day elected socialists as speaker and dep uty speaker This is the first German state whose parliament is presided over by a socialist.
 The chamber consists of 16 members, of whom nine are socialists, four liberals and three conservatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Boy in Big Jail

Anniston. February 2S.-(Special)- George Trgg, a mere youth, who was arrested a few days ago on charge of stealing pistol has been bound over to the grand jury of the city court. which will he impaneled here next month. and has been confined in the Calhoun coun- V jail in default of a bond of s250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Loan Agents Fined

Annston, February 23.-(Special )--Lon Chandler and c. II. Mafferty. two for eisn loan agents, who have been doing business in Annston, especially among negroes, and who were charged with m- pcrsonating officers in an effort to collect from their debtors, were found guilty and fined s15 each by Recorder Green. who had reserved his decision in their case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
ROOSEVELT WILL
 NOT TALKPOuTICS Statement of His Attitude Toward the Nomination
 Given Out Monday

New York, February 23.-Not word would Colonel Roosevelt say today about politics. He spent the day at his edi- torial offices, preparatory to starting to- morrow morning on q rather mysterious trip to Boston. Colonel Roosevelt is to spend five days in Boston, but declines to say what he is to do there or where he is to stay further than that he will visit friends and give the literary side of his m akeup an inning by talkingrbooks with some literary people
 Colonel Roosevelt's reply to the westerr governors who requested him to state his position in regard 10 the presidential nomination Is to be given out during his absence. It was suggested to the colonel that the reason he was going to with draw from public view in Boston was es- caping from the commoton which his let ter to the governors might cause. He smiled and said nothing.
 Colonel Roosevelt talked with several po- litical men today. One of them was William l.. Ward, republican national committeeman, who is leading the Roose- welt boom in New York. The colonel made a short speech today to 40 members of the Young Australian league, boys from Australia, on a tour of the country, who called upon him.
 Boston, February 23.-Activities of Theodore Roosevelt in and about Bos- ton will begin tomorrow evening with a dinner of the Porcelean club at liar yard and probably will he concluded with the meeting of the Harvard over seers Wednesday forenoon. Colonel Roosevelt is expected here to- morrow afternoon and it was said to. day he will first be the guest of Judge Robert Grant and later will visit Speaker Cushing of the house. Judge Grant was classmate of Colone Roosevelt at Harvard while Speaker Gushing has been friend of the eoi- onel for many years.
 It was reported here today that Col onel Roosevelt might extend his New England trip so as to visit Governor Foss.
 A considerable portion of the five days will be occupied with conferences with progressive republicans of Mas sachusetts according to several of ths leaders here who also declare the op- portunity will he seized to organize the movement In New England more thor oughly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Gihhons Knocks Out Lewis

New York, February 23.-Mike Gibbons of St. Paul knocked out Willie Lewis of Now York in the second round of a scheduled 10 round bout here tonight. It was the St. Paul welterweght's second defeat of Lewis within two months. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
PERSONAL

William J. Smith. prominent banker of Battle Creek. Mich. is registered at the Hillman.
 Mrs. F. Loy and little son, Mason. have left Birmingham for an extended visit to Hot Springs. Ark
 J. k. Ryan. vice president of the Corona Coal and Iron company, left last night for New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24

She said she left her home in St. Louis about week ago and took in Mardi Gras. and that this morning she and Tilden Schimp left Mobile intending to go to St. Louis; to be married. Young Schimp stat
 ed he loved Miss Smith and would yet | find way 10 marry her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
Marx Window Robbed

The small show window of Ferd
 Marx was broken into Thursday night and several fine veiis stolen. The theft has been reported to the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24
opIx On. "RROMO ouuNrNrs

That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure . Cold in One Day. 25c. aa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-24

E. C. HORTON. Local Forecaster
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
D. A. \. Meeting

The regular meeting of the Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapter, D. A. R., was held at the chapter roomsl lMonday af- ternoon. Madam. Regent Daniels pre- sided. Reports rom the various com- mittees were listened to and work dis cussed. A vote of thanks was extend- ed by the chapter to all,who participa- ted in and helped to make the recent entertainment, the,"singin' skewl,' a success.
 It wss voted that the chapter cele- brate it's fifteenth anniversary May l3, when luncheon will be served at the chapter rooms at one o'clock. IL is hoped that all the Daughters will plan to attend, for it promises to be most enjoyable birthday party.
 The luncheon will be fifty cents 8 plate, and 1t is requested that all who intend to attend will notify Mrs. $. NJ. Wheelock by May lst.
 The annual meeting and election oI officers will follow the luncheon. The Chapter Glee Club sang very accepta biy two selections, ard a most inter esting paper on "Old Silver' was read by Miss Andrews.
 Refreshments were served -by tn, hostesses of the day, Mrs. J. R. Car penter, Mrs. J. B. Kent, Mrs. Brunn Mrs. Margaret Smith, Mrs. tPhoeb' sharpe. Mrs. Charles Letters.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
Brooklyn Jail to Be Strengthened

Since the escape of Mason and Hall the two horse thieves confined at Brooklyn jail under sentence to the state prison, the county officials have examined the jail building and decid- ed upon repairs that will prevent fu ture escapes of the kind. The ceiling where the men cut through was sup posed to have been protected with sheet steel and cement, whereas it was nothing more than a covering of laths and plaster. Other ceilings in the jail were found in much the same condi- tion.
 Prompt action to remedy the defects found in the jail has been taken. After a conference, the county commissions CTS and Sheriff Sibley have ordered the placing of heavy planking with con- crete reinforcement, over the ceilings that have not been properly protected.
 Further than this, some cells at the jail are going to be equipped so that prisoners will not be able to force the doors. An order has been placed fol doors and gratings for six cells. The cells that are 10 be fitted with these doors and gratings are in the middle tier, facing the office. The doors or dered are to be of burgu lar-proof con struction, so that there will be no chance to cut away the fastenings.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
Word About New Post Office

Postmaster Frank c. Letters, who has been appointed custodian for the new federal building to be erected in Putnam, has received the following in- formation from the United States treasury building with reference to the new postofiice;
 Following the established policy of taking up the federal buildings in the order in which the sites are acquired, the building for Putnam will not be reached for some time to come. The department Is proceeding as rapidly as possible with the buildings to be erected under it's control, and you are assured that Putnam's building will be taken up in it's turn"
 Postmaster Letters snys the cases are rare where a federal building is ready for occupancy under five or six years from the date of the purchase of the site. This means that the govern ment postoffice building here will not be erected and open for business much before 1915, if as early as that time.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
Mechanicsville Weayers Go Out.

One hundred and seventy.five weav-
 CTS, rs,employed at the mill of the French River Textile company, Mechanics vile, left their work Wednesday noon,
 awaiting consultation with the agent, who was out of town. The weavers
 are opposed to running two looms, or
 having any of their fellow iemployes
 run two looms, and it is also under
 stood that there are some grievances
 relative to fines.
 The company is one of the largest and most successful manufacturers of worsteds in the country. Two weeks ago they posted notice of 6 per cent. increase in wages, and there is no com-
 plaint by the help that they are not
 we'll paid. The objection it Is said is
 to running two looms on anything but
 plain white goods.
 The weavers held a meeting in A. O.
 H. hall, Putnam, Wednesday night,
 and appointed committee to wait on
 the agent Thursday morning. This morning the striking weavers 1 had mass meeting and were address.
 ed by Delegate Powers of the Indus trial Workers of the World who came from Providence. The strikers com
 mittee met the mill men and the diff.
 ferences were soon adjusted. The wea- vers will go back to work tomorrow morning and there will bo no more two-loom work.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
High School Notes

The base ball team will play theiI first game on Friday afternoon, when they will play the Putnam Clerks.
 Theresa Baker has lefI:schoo! on &C., count of her parents moving out of town.
 The debating class will meet Mon- day, the subjects chosen being as fol- lows:
 Seniors: Monroe doctrine.
 Juniors: Are moving pictutes detri- mental?
 Sophomores: Should women vote? Freshmen; iShould girls play basket ball in the gymnasium?
 The Senior class spent two days last week in Boston. While there they visited the museums and many places of historical interest, and saw the play 1.-The Country Boy" They:had fine time.
 The Senior class have assigned the parts for Glass Day as follows;
 Prophecy, Josephine Murray.
 History, Marjorie Mann.
 Will, Grace Page.
 Souvenirs, Gladys Farmer.
 Address of Welcome, Albert Luke.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
Spotless Town League

Putnam is to have Spotless Town League. Every one may join. The purpose is to fall into line with the popular movement in other cities, and get busy cleaning up the city and make it look better.
 Washington, D. C., has 5000 school children at work picking up and cleaning up. Orange, N. J., Ansonia, New Britain, aud Hartford, are all en- gagged in making their streets, yards, and vacant lots, clean, attractive, and healthy.
 The movement once started will be- come city wide. Men, women, and children, will become interested land, judging from the results in other cities the amount of debris collected will be astonishing. An organization in the city has suggested the movement, and it is expected that soon there will be meeting of city and town officials and others who are willing to co operate In the plan, which Is one that all are in. terested in, and it's beneficial effect Is one that the youngest child can,fore- see. At the meeting some plan for concerted action will be devised, and then every one will be expected to get busy
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
InterestlnS Locals

Slightly used upright piano, war; ranted, s15S. Good square s35. Let. ters' Music Store.
 1000 copies Mckinley Edition sheet music at 10 cents a copy at Letters Music Store.
 High grade sewing machine dam aged in transportation S25. Other new drop head styles at s9.90. F. c. Let ters 6 Co.
 April's birthstone - the diamond. June weddings call for diamond en- gsgement rings. Let me show you some fine ones. G. k. Shaw.
 Shaw's Saturday Bargains: Drop head sewing machine with all attach ments, fully warranted, slD.45. One pound of linen finish ladies writing paper, l7c. One pound genuine Sawa- co linen, 27c. 250 white business en- velopes, arc. Farnum knives, strong, two blade, and fully warranted, Ale.
 Lost on road from Convent to D. K, hospital large silver medal, inscrip' ton on back, ssl668-l9ll Silver Jubiiee ST. N. ]. Camillus Mar. 31."
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
Husband Disappears, Wife and Children
 Return to Putnam

A Southbridge correspondent writes Worcester paper the following:
 IA request made by Mrs. Orin W. Baker to the ovsrseers of the poor for assistance, brought out the fact that her husband has been missing since Saturday morning. After investigat- ing the case, the overseers paid the transportation for the wife and six children to Putnam, where Mrs. Bak- CTS father lives.
 The last time that Baker was seen by any of the members of his family was Saturday morning at about e.sO o'clock, and while they waited for his return, the lack of necessities of life was the cause of the case being brought to the attention Of the overseers.
 Mrs. Baker said; ''My husband gos up as usual Saturday, about 6.30 o'clock, and left the house after his breakfast and started for his work. That was the last time that saw him. When noon came I thought perhaps he had stopped somewhere for shCss time and that he would soon be home. All night I waited for him and the same tall day yesterday until this morning, when concluded that hs was not going to return. cannot sec what has become of my husbeSsd, be- cause had never heard him say any thing about going to leave home and do not know any reason why he should want to leave home, as there had been no trouble of any kind. I found out that he drew his weeks pay Saturday, as usual, and that he ap- peared to be all right. l am going to Putnam to live with my father until such time as l can hear something from my husband.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
The Bay State Procession Unending

Massachusetts couples who decide to get married without the five days no- tice required by the law of their domi- cile continue to come to Putnam al- most daily. Edwin R. Marsh and Annie R. Prescott were married at the parsonage Saturday by Rev. F. D. Sargent. In an interview given a Worcester correspondent when he called at their home in West Boyiston the bride talked freely of their experi- brief outline of their courtship. She said:
 "Mr. Marsh met me in Worcester and after passing an hour or two in the city we took train for Putnam, Ct., at l o'clock. When we arrived at our destination we had not the slight est idea where to go to get married but started to walk up from the station, being determined to find parson somewhere. As we were walking along we met ine.looking, white- haired man who eyed us very keenly, and after we had passed him MT. Marsh said to me, Annie, bet that man Is a minister, he looks it, We turned around at once, and, sure enough, we saw him 70 into church. We turned around and followed and when we entered we found many peo- pie there trimming the church for Easter. We were asked what we wanted and Mir. Marsh asked, Us the gentleman who just came in ahead of us your minister?'
 Yes was the reply, Would you like to see him?'
 Just then the clergyman came into the auditorium and MT. Marsh went toward him, while the minister met him half way.
 The minister's name was Rev. F D. Sargent and he was very cordial. After MT. Marsh had explained his errand and 1 had shown him my marriage certificate to Harry w. Prescott of West Boylston, whom 1 married on Nov. 2, 1893, he appeared ir terested. l told him l was married by Rev. A. c. Muzzy of the West Boylston Baptist church and the witnesses were Mrs. Huzzy and young Alfred Huzzy, their son. The minister then offered to go with ns to the town clerk David Flagg, Putnam, which he did, and we got our license. We also found that MT. Flagg's father lived in West Boyls- ton many years ago
 After we obtained our license we were invited to MT. Sargent's home, where we were married. I wore a travelling dress of blue with picture hat to match. After our marriage we came right back to Worcester, where we arrived at 3.30 o'clock.
 MT. Sargent was very kind to us. He said, I marry many couples nowa- days--in fact, get most of them and, by your looks, thought you wanted to see me-
 On our return to Worcester we had supper and arrived in West Boylston on the last night trolley. We are con- tented and are looking forward to much happiness.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
Senatorial Convention

Senator George A. Hammond and G. Harold Gilpatric were selected as delegates at large from the Twenty eighth senatorial district to the repub. lican state convention at the conven- tion of delegates from the various towns in the district, held in the mu- nicipal building on Church street here Wednesday afternoon. G. Harold Gill patric was named for membership on the state central committee for this dis trict to succeed himself. Following the business Of the convention, which was quickly transacted, lthe delegates enjoyed a dinner at the Putnam Inn.