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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
CONFLICT BETWEEN FRANCE AND ITALY Seizure of Steamers by Italy Causes Much
 Feeling

Paris. January 23.-Should Italy refuse to accede to Frances demand that the Turks arrested on board the Manouba be turned over to the French government, France is prepared to recall her ambas- sador from Rome and designate French warships to escort and protect French steamers in the Mediterranean.
 Camille Barrere, the French ambassa- dor to Italy, is due to arrive in Rome tonight. He has been instructed to re- iterate firmly the French demand. The French government expects Italy will yield.
 Frances words of warning to Italy on the subject of the seizure of the French steamers Carthage and Manouba and the arrest of a number of Turkish nurses, were partly influenced by an interview Tomaso Tntoni, Italian ambassador to France, gave to the correspondent of Italian newspapers intimating that Italy would not surrender the Turks she had taken from on board the Manouba nor abandon her right to capture vessels car rying couMraband. Ambassador Tlttoni today denied that he gave any interview.
 The Temps today prints an editorial of a friendly nature requesting Italy to ac- cede to the principle of right before "a mere incident becomes a conflict"
 Rome. January 23.-The French charge d affaires, M Legrand, in an interview with the Italian foreign minister, Mar quis di San Giuliano, today explained fully the French attitude on the seizure of French vessels and insisted upon the release of the Turks found aboard. The foreign minister promised to consider the matter and will reply tomorrow after a consultation with the premier.
 As it was expected that nothing would be done until tomorrow after the arrival of the French ambassador, Camille Bar rere, today's interview is taken as an indication of a desire on both sides to reach quick settlement of the differ ences. Weight is added to this view by the amicable spirit shown by the repre- sentatives of Italy and France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mary Scott

Remains of Mrs. Mary Scott, age 42. ar rived yesterday evening at ?. m. from Dobbins. Tex, and are now al the resi- dence of her sister. Mrs G. Wilson, 70l South Twentieth street. Funeral services will be in charge of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Train men. She is survived by her husband, MT. A. J. Scott; mother and father, MT. and Mrs. c. r. smith three sisters. Mrs. C. A. Dorsay. Miss Eddie Mooren Mrs. c. Wilson. all of this city also three brothers. Funeral service will be held at the residence of her sister. Mrs. c Wilson. 701 South Twentieth street. this morning al 10 a. m Enterment will be al Woodlawn cemetery Following will serve as palbearers: MT. J. NJ. Stephens, MT. W. II. Cox. Mir. A. s. Stokes, Mir. H s. Worke, MT. G. s. Grant, Mir. W. H. Carney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
DENIES MOTION ID
 QUASI INDICTMENT
Criminal Case Against the Bath Tub Trust Will
 Go On

Detroit, January 2S.-United States Dis trict Judge A. C. Angell today denied a motion made in behalf of the Colwell Lead company of New York to quash the indictments in the governments criminal case against the so-called bath tub trust. This reinstates the case which is sched- tiled to come up for trial here Tuesday. January 20. There are about two score defendants.
 Referring in his opinion to the Standard oil decision, Judge Angel said
 "I see no reason to suppose that in de- liv ering this opinion in the Standard oil case the supreme court of the United States intended to render impossible crim- inal prosecutions under the sherman act, and I am unable to conclude that it did render them impossible.
 ''The supreme court held that the words contract and so forth in restraint of trade were not to be interpreted with literal strctness. but reasonably in the light of common law
 ''The act does not leave a citizen with out any standard by which in advance of a verdict or decree he may not deter
 
 matter of reasonable restraint of trade.
 "On generally settled principles, all con- tracts whose sole or main aim, and pri- mary object is to stifle competition. en- nance prices and promote monopoly and forcibly involve expression, are with out force.
 "The class of contracts are unenforc- able because restraint of trade is reason ably certain and if the act as interpreted forbids the making of contracts of that class there is reasonable certainty as to what Is forbidden by the act.
 ''If the act is now to be understood to mean that such contracts are forbidden as are void upon established legal prin- ciples apart from the act itself, it can not properly be said that guilt or inno- cence depends upon nothing but the de- termination of the tribunal before which, after the event, person may be tried" |"
 As to the statement that indictments do not state alleged restraint trade is unreasonable or undue. Judge Angell said that the indictments set out facts showing that the alleged restraint was unreasonable and that the defendants were fairly advised as to what they have to meet at the trial.
 The bath tub cases grew out of in- dictments charging manufacturers of enameled ware with restraining trade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Sun Maintains Position

Shanghai, January 23.-President Sun Tat Sen maintains his position as against the leaders here. In a long telegram sent from Ranking today to Wu Ting Fang, the minister of justice. President Sun says he has serious doubts of Yuan Shi Kai's motives. He, therefore, will remain in the presidency until the DOW CTS recognize the republic, unless Yuan sewers his connection with the Manchus, and publicly avows his adherence to the republic. Only then would Sun be will ing to retire in favor of Yuan.
 The president further suggests that when the emperor abdlcates Yuan shi Kai should notify the foreign ministers who can arduaint the Ranking govern ment
 A fresh consignment of troops proceed ed to Ranking today. These included q corps of trained bomb throwers, whose uniforms are distinguished by, characters denoting special proficiency as dyna- matiards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
FIREMEN HURT WHEN
 HOSE WAGON UPSETS

While going to fire yesterday after noon about ego o'clock at Avenue G and Eighteenth street, the hose wagon of Station No. went into ditch when one of the horses shied at an automo- bile. Capt. K. R. Johnson and Fireman Cleveland who were on the seat were thrown to the ground. Captain Johnson was not hurt but City Physician Dr. Charles Whelan was called to adminis- ter to Fireman Cleveland. The tongue of the wagon was broken. Fireman Cleveland was not seriously injured and was back on duty last night. The fire amounted to nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
MONEY RECEIVED
 FOR WALKER FAMILY

The following donations for the bene- fit of the Walker family, residing at Elizabeth station. have been received by The Age-Herald: Cash, s1: cash. sl; cash. s1; Mrs. II. J. McCarty. s1; J. M. King, sl; R. C. Workman. si Miss Hattie Alex ander, si; cash. 2jc.
 The Walker family was recently dis covered in strengthened circumstances, five of the nine children having typhoid fever and another having suddenly drop ped dead. The total voluntary subscrip- ton fund for their aid now totals over sl5o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
HUCKABEE HAS
 RESIGNED HIS POSITION

taken I haven't received the resignation of Mir. Huckabeen
 James G. Oakley. president of the state convict department, made the following statement: Nothing definite has been done. There has been discussion by the governor and me as to the abolition of the office of superintendent of mines. While 1t is probable that there will be developments matters at the present time are in an intangible shape
 IL is said that an announcement will be made today of the resignation of Huckabee and the abolition of his office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
CONDEM OYSTERS
 IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, January 23.-(Special) Oysters of all sizes, flavor and appear ance are in bad in the city of Montgom- cry until they have been proved good judging from action taken by the city sanitary department, when more than 10000 were condemned at one fell swoop. At the same time, two and one half barrels of fish. which hailed from Biloxi, Miss, were placed under the ban, and held to be unfit for consumption.
 The oysters were shipped direct to this city from Mobile, and were inspect ed at the union depot prior 10 being consigned to the city ipcinerator. The sea food was found to be bad oil was poured over the shipment and the arti- cles. usually savory and succulent. were consigned to the incinerator's purga- tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
TO ELECT OFFICERS
 EVERY TWO YEARS

Indianapolis, January 25.-Alarmed by the rising tide of expense of conducting the affairs of the United Mine Workers of America. leaders of the organization in its convention today passed a coE- stitutionai amendment that officers shall be elected every two years instead of every year after 1912
 Elections have cost the miners s1o0,00O, each in recent years according to the announcement of the constitution com mitee which also will recommend na- tional conventions occur biennially. The conventions are held at an expense of E0e9 day and seldof are of less than three weeks duration. The wage scale committees report will probably not be presented before Thursday when the joint wage conference of operaors and miners is to take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
THE REV0LUT|ON|N
 ECUADOR IS ENDED

Guayaquil. Ecuador, January 2S-Gen Leonidas plaza's troops occupied this city quietly at 8 o'clock last evening. A body of citizens discovered Gen. Eloy Alfaro, commander of the insurgent army, Gen. Pedro Montero and General Paez in hiding. They had taken shelter with the intention of a flight. The revolutionary generals were saved from the populace only by the intervention of Gen. Julio Andrade, commander of the government troops
 The three generals are now prisoners at the palace and soon will be sent to Quita.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

That c. C. Huekabee. state superin tendent of mines, has resigned his posi- tion, and that the office will be abol- ished, was sensational gossip last night.
 In addition to his duties as superin- tendent of mines, Mir. Huckabee has been the duties of purchasing agent of the convict department.
 When asked for statement concern ing this report. Governor o'Neal replied: Il cannot deny that discussion has been had concerning the abolition of the Of flee of state superintendent of mines. However, no official action has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Judge Murphy Speaks

Judge Murphy explained that the connection between the Boys club and the Juvenile court was that of landlord and tenant, technically speaking, as the countyAhad con tracted with the former to defray the expenses of the latter un- der the one shelter but the real rela- tionship of the two was fundamentally that of sponsorship on the part of the club. Referring to the future plans of the Boys club he stated that there is likelihood of forming branch organi- zations at Bessemer Ensley and Pratt City to aid in the Juvenile court there and that the securing of a county pro- bation or humane officer will be sought as soon as it is practicable.
 Mrs. James Weatherly, president of the Boys club, was the next speaker and her report was divided into three sections: From January to May, when the Juvenile court was banded with the Boys club from May 1 to September 30; from October l to December 3f. The report disclosed some important changes for the club, in their acouist- tion of a new home and union of the detention home and Juvenile court as
 
 visitor, Miss Mary Rumph. who has been engaged in this part of the work since October. The summer camp, rec reation and reading rooms, spacious grounds of the home and out of door sports have been provided for the ath- letic and vacation amusement of the boys. A very noticeable feature of the report was the decrease in the price of meats that are served to the children which will undermine the large dis bursements for this and which was att tributed by Mrs. Weatherly to the housekeeping skill of Mrs. J. B. Reid. chairman of the house committee of the club,
 The year of 1911 was one of good for tune and rapid strides for the Boys club and one of the conspicfously eventful periods in the clubs existence was dis tinctly pronounced in each of the speeches made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
YOUNG FALLS
 BELIEVED LOST

H. E. Falls, the 15-year-old son of G. B. Falls. of Dora. Ala. left home two days ago and has not been heard of since His parents state that they know no reason why he left and are quite anxious to learn of his whereabouts. He is 15 years ~old, has dark hair and is stockily built. His parents will be grate- ful for any information leading to his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
GOODWIN, WEATHERLY AND
 O'NEAL HOLD CONFERENCE

democratic executive committee. also par ticipated in the discussion.
 As to what was said or done. no state ment could be obtained That the meet ing occurred was not freely discussed by the participants.
 It Is reported, however that state politics was the theme of the argu- ment.' That the action of the state com mittee, taken some time ago in Birming- ham, was the specific subject under de bate was another interesting bit of gos- sip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

R. Tyler Goodwin, chairman of the state democratic executive committee. reached Birmingham last night from Montgomery
 He announced that he was here on personal business.
 During the night he had discussion with Governor O'Neal.
 James Weatierly. one of the closest men of Alabama to the governor and Alabama's representative on the national
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Schneider Infant

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. NJ. Schneider, i1i North Sixteenth street. died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the family residence. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the residence. Interment will be made In Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
YUAN SHI KAI WILL NOT ABANDON THE
 MANCHUS JUST NOW
(coNTINuED FROM PAGE D

called" The dispatch states there was great excitement among the natives of Picking.
 As chief executive of the Red Cross Society, President Taft is helping to raise funds for the relief of sufferers in China The amount needed to tide over the fam inc period till harvest time is placed nt $l ,S00. 600. and Americans will be asked 60 contribute Sl000,000 of this fund.
 It is declared sufferings in China now are unparalleled in the empires long hs- tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Davis Gets License

A license authorizing c. w. Davis to conduct a beer agency at 17oO-17o2 First avenue, was granted yesterday morning by the excise commission. Davis repre- sents the Gerst Brewing company of Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Money for A. A. Laster

The police have been requested to locate A. A. Laster. white man. who is sup posed to be in the city. and tells him to call at w. l.. Dellheim's saloon at Ave- nue B and Twentieth street and get some money which has been sent him by his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Patterson

Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Patterson. aged 5s years. died yesterday afternoon at 2:17 o'clock at 1924 Walker street. East Lake. Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later. Interment will be made in East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
John H. Weathers

The funeral of John II. Weathers. who died Monday afternoon at Germania park. will be held this afternoon. the hour not yet having been set. Interment win be made in Oakland cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
P|EER|NFECTPIANlSFOORR l FRI FOR
 UNDERWOOD CLUB Tennesseans Rally to Sup-
 port of Alabamian RALLY FOR SATURDAY
Henry Hunter Mayberry of Nashville, Prominent Railway Official, Will Be President of Club-Start
 With Large Membership
By PAUL W. THEANoR

Nashville, January 23.-t tSpeciaL)-At . meeting held at the office of Mayor Howse this evening at 3 o'clock plans were perfected for the organization of an Underwood club for Tennessee and a rally of the friends of the Alabama con- gressman will be held for this purpose at the Tulane assembly rooms Wednesday night, next.
 Mir. Henry Hunter Mayherry, president of the Nashville and Franklin and the Nashville and Gaatin interurban elec- tric railway lines, will be president of the club and although in the midst of the construction of the latter lines. Mir. May berry will give earnest and enthusiastic support to the chairman of the ways and means committee in his ambition to be- come the nations chief executive officer.
 Is Personal Friend
 Mir Mayberry has a personal acquaint- ance with Congressman Underwood and admires him greatly. Having extensive interests in several counties in mid Tennessee, he will be a force in arousins interest in the Underwood movement in other counties.
 In his work of leadership he will be ally assisted by Mayor Howse and strong corps of officers and committees men. Between now and the meeting of the first Underwood club in Tennessee the city Of Nashville will be eanvassed by workers for members in tho club and in an Underwood marching club
 There is no doubt but that the club will start off with the largest Tennessee membership of any organized so far. Since so many have turned away from the support of Governor Wilson. they are going mostly to Mr. Underwood as d candidate that will come nearest repre- senting the general masses than any now in the public eye. His forces, how ever, will have to fight the old lineup that was the outcome of the factional fight among the democrats of Tennessee.
 Present Situation
 On account of the championship of the Banner in making fight for Governor Wilson, there was at first a general lin- ing up of the fusionists of the state for the New Jersey statesman. The regulars taking a counter tact. lined up for Har- mon because he was the most talked of among Illose oppoSuB Mi' NhSou UT tu- democrats nomination.
 Far thinking democrats saw the acri- mony that was springing up between the Harmon forces and those lining up for Wilson and quickly determined that the nomination of either would be fatal-tS the success of the ticket in Tennessee It is the thoughtful democrats that are now flocking to the camp of Underwood and they hope to break both of the lines al- ready formed and secure the state for Underwood.
 The one great obstacle in the way Of sure success, lies in the old cobweb idea that a southern man cannot win, and If that can ho successfully eombatted the old Vornteer state will roll up big ma piortyf for Alabamas favorite son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
MURPHY REPORTSON THE THE JUVENILE jjiUjlV COURT Work of the Boys Club Reviewed by Officials MET AT PARISH HOUSE Data on What Has Been Done and Is to Be Done Presented at
 Meeting of Council of
 Women's Clubs

q am thoroughly convinced that the Boys club fosteringt he Juvenile court has made bad Birmingham into better Bir- mingham into best Birmingham. It has provided home with ade- quate grounds that will count for the conservation of boyhood in developing the qualities Of the mind, heart and body. N. B. Feagin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

nuary 23.-tSpecial.)- present postmaster at charge of the office in appointment will
 e. and there are tive e position--the pres id W. E. James, the
 a republican.
 the postoffice during Frs. exclusive of the hess. were as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
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 esirable lot at Velma 2. at sacrifice; must TalI for E. B. Lyman 9fice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24


 concerning the progress made by the Boys Club, Children's Aid Society and juvenile court during the past 12 months. made by the officials and judiciaries of these departments, the Council of Wo- mems clubs was called into session yes terday afternoon in the Church of the Advent parish house
 The interesting talks made by Mrs. James Weatherly, president of the Boys Club, and Judge Murphy of the juvenile court in regard to their respective super visory offices were preceded by the breif survey of the most striking occurrences in the history making of the Boys Club, recited by Judge Feagin and Mrs. w. H. Jefferies, who are among the early pro- motors of this association.
 Mrs. Orr Presides
 Mrs c. P. Orr, president of the Coun- cil of Womens clubs, occupied the pre- siding chair and after stating the object of the gathering, presented Mrs. W. H. Jefferies as the first speaker. Sketching the origin of the idea of providing . place for the recreation and instruction of the homeless lads and newsies of this city and it's subsequent development into the present commodious club house and juvenile court. Mrs. Jefferies told-of the pioneer struggles and first achievements of the association.
 Judge Feagin, whose career on the city recorders bench brought him into touch with the conditions of juvenile punish ment in this district and who has been one of the main spokes in the wheel that has turned the Boys Club into sue the previous speaker and intermingled the bright and gloom in his story of the foun- dation and establishment of the club.
 At the conclusion of Judge eagins ad- dress Judge Murphy summarized the re- suits accomplished by the juvenile court and made 1t very clear that the co-opera- tion of the Boys' Club as supplementary probation officer had been responsible fo, this to large extent. He quoted figures showing that 7eo cases had been investi- gated by Ralph s. Barrows, probation officer, clerk of the juvenile court and superintendent of the Boys Club, and more than $50 of these had been docketed on the court records. Approximately i5 per cent of these trials. he said. have ended in the sending of the children to the various institutions of the city or county, 40 per cent had been put on probation and the remaining 8 per cent given into the custody of their parents with A better understanding of the child s needs and discipline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
JOHNS Undertaking O.. Phones ioos

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
POSTAL RECEIPTS
 SHOW INCREASE

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