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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
KE|SER MAKING
 STRONG FIGHT
Maryland Man Trying Every Legal Resource to Avoid
 Alabama

One of the most interesting of recent legal battles in criminal cases concerning Birmingham is that being fought by David Keiser to keep from being brought back to Alabama from Baltimore. Md, to face a charge of unlawfully issuing a $500 check.
 Detective Harry Goldstein left here over a week ago to bring Keiser back to Bir- mingham, taking requisition papers from Governor ONeal to the governor of Mary land. These were honored by the Mary land official. Keiser appealed the case to the attorney general of Maryland and was again turned over to Alabama. Nosh-s ing daunted, he sued out writ of habeas corpus before the federal court at Balti- more.
 The hearing before this latter court was concluded yesterday afternoon and Keiser was again defeated in his attempts to evade the Alabama charge. Now, aceord- ing to news received by Chief of Police Bode<er and Isadore Shapiro, a local at torney who is prosecuting the case, Keiscr intends to appeal the case to the circuit court of appeals of Maryland and even invoke the aid of the United states su- preme court if necessary to keep from coming back to Alabama.
 Keiser was at first charged with em- bezzling $75,000 worth of merchandise, but escaped prosecution through the bank ruptcy courts. Isadore Shapiro is legal representative for about $50,O00 worth of the goods and is taking a prominent part in the proceedings,
 If Keiser's attorney appeals the case to the circuit court of appeals of Mary land this will suspend the sentence of the federal court and his return to Alabama will be longer delayed. Tn a telegram to Chief Bodeker yesterday Detective Gold stein stated that the prisoner was still sick and unable to leave Baltimore even should he decide to obey the decision or the federal court, but that in case no other hindranees were thrown in his way he would leave there with Keiser Monday night for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
INTERESTING NEWS
 NOTES FROM THORSBY

Thorsby, February 2.-(Special)-J. J. Stanley, has assumed charge of the local telephone system, and is having it thoroughly oyerhauled and put in first class condition.
 The Rev, Samuel B. Adams, ex-probate judge of Chiffon county, has sold his home in Thorsby to a MT. Green from Chicago. The judge expects to leave Thorsby, but Is undecided where he will locate.
 The town council is making notable inn provements, having installed as a sample a hollow wire system arc light for the stl eets, which will very likely be followed by as many as neede, to thoroughly light the business section of the town. They are also putting new lining in the water tank on the tower to give more efficient service in water supply.
 Mrs. s. E. Norton was hostess for the Congressional Ladies Aid society Thurs day aftefnon. About 30 ladies were pres ent. The Ladies' Aid has just presented the Congregational church with very ef- ficient hollow wire light system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
TO DEEPEN HARBOR
 OF ST. THOMAS, D. w. I.

St. Thomas. Danish West Indies, Feb ruary 2.-The colonial council today unanimously adopted bill granting a concession to Danish company to deepen the harbor of St. Thomas and build docks for the largest of steamers, shipyards and warehouses
 According to a recent dispatch from Co., penhagen. Prince Waldemar. a brother of the queen mother. Alexandria of Great Britain, was to be made president of the board of directors of the Spanish com pany formed to develop St. Thomas. The company, it was stated, considered that with the completion of the Panama ca nal St. Thomas would prove a valuable and important harbor and the interna- tonal commercial shipping center of the West Indies. The company, it was stat ed, purposed to spend about $7.5O0000 on the project According to a bill intro- duced in the Danish parliament the gov ernment was asked to grant the company 8 concession in the harbor of St. Thomas for go years. The bill made St. Thomas and St. John, a nearby Danish island free ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
MEN AND RELIGION
 GUESTS ARE COMING
Between 1900 and 20O0 Visitors Expected in
 City Next Week

Birmingham is expecting between 150O and 2000 guests on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, when the men who have become interested in the Men and Religion Forward Move ment come in from all over Alabama to attend the auxiliary towns con- vention. The big campaign will all ready be in full swing.
 The enthusiasm which spread over the state when Birmingham launched the movement has even reached a more intense feeling in some of the smaller towns than in Birmingham herself. Several churches in far corners of the state are sending all their men.
 The local committee is busily pre- pairing for the convention, which will be held in the Fifth Avenue Presby- terian church, corner Eighteenth street and Fifth avenue. Headquarters for visitors will be at the Men and Re- ligion headquarters, the Young Mems Christian association building, Sixth avenue and Twentieth street. An ef- fort is being made by the local com mittee to secure a list of available rooms and boarding houses where the visitors may be located. These are be- ing listed at headquarters
 The 4lSllofS Will De gwen DduBeS and every effort will be made that their stay may be pleasant.
 Letters have been received from each of the 14 centers telling of the forma ton of delegations. J. w Betson of Jasper writes that he will be on hand with a fine delegation from all of Wal ker county. N. B. Peake of New De- catur has sent in a list of about 30 delegates, while from Huntsville comes w. s. Frost with the stanehest Chris tian men from his city J. B. Wads worth the Gadsden chairman, has the men lined up and many will take ad vantage of the cheap rates from Eto- wah county.
 Ed Williamson, chairman in Talla- dega, has promised some of his most influential citizens. Talladega people have been aroused by a number of real inspiring meetings. O. H. Car michael of Tuscaloosa is making things hum, and will bring train load from his section. Florence has one of the most complete organizations in the state and will bring a delega- ton under T. R. Simpson from the northwest corner of the state
 Montgomery has become deeply stirred by a series of meetings ana has capable chairman in the per son of E. r. Echols, who has arranged to bring over the cream of his city H. A. Lowe of Opelika, w. c. Davis of Anniston, c. C. HarWorth of Mobile and J. B. T. Cummins of Selma have all reported things in fine shape for the convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
THE SEVENTH DAY
 ADVENT|STS MEET.
Ten Day Convention Begins at Twelfth Avenue
 Chapel

The Colpolters' convention of the Sev- enth Day Adventists of Birmingham opened last evening at their chapel on north, with sermon by Evangelist F.. G. Hayes. This was the first of series of relative dlscourses to be delivered for the next 10 days during this con- vention.
 The afternoon and evening services will be open for the attendance of the general public.
 Today they hold their meetings at the usual place for their Sabbath services, the chapel at 725 North Nineteenth street. but Sunday and the remainder of the week they will be held at their chapel on Seventeenth street. At 2:S0 o'clock on each day a series of Bible studies will be conducted by Evangelist E. G. Hayes, president of the Alabama con- ference of Seventh Day Adventists. At s;S0 O oclock a series of studies on Health full Living" will be conducted by Elder C. F. Mcvagh of Nashville, president of the Southern Union conference of Sey- enth Day Adventists.
 VIII DC pAtdShiiiS StiNl1GS CdCu night.
 Evangelist Hayes said in part as fol- lows during the course of his sermon last evening:
 "The great world wide missionary move ment of the nineteenth century is the most significant factor of this marvellous age in which we live. It is sign of the times.
 When Christ was on earth He told His disciples that he must leave them and go back to His Father. This filled their hearts with sorrow. To comfort them and all His people through all sue ceeding ages, He promised to come again and gather all His redeemed to Him. self.
 Believing this emphatic promise His disciples asked this pointed question: What shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world?' Jesus made a prompt, positive reply, in which he said: This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a wit ness unto all nations, and then shall the end come
 ''The present endeavor to preach the gospel of Christ to every heather nation was definitely set on foot just a little more than a century ago by William Ca rey of England. Small at the beginning, 1t has steadily developed until it now reaches to the uttermost parts of the earth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
WATSON ID SPEAK
 IN CAPITAL MONDAY

Montgomery, February 2-(Speeial) With the object in view of paving the way for a proper representation of this state at the coming second national drainage congress to be held in New orleans April 10-13, Commissioner F. J. Watson of the agricultural depart ment of South Carolina, will on next Monday, February 3, deliver an address in this city on that important subject.
 The occasion of Commissioner Wat sons visit to Montgomery will be pri- marily to lay before the cotton grow CTS of this section the importance of adopting the Rock Hill" method of acreage reduction. This meeting will be held at the Business Mems league and efforts will be made to secure a large attendance.
 Commissioner Watsons principal ad- dress will be on the subject of acre. age reduction in the growth of cot ton, after which he will discuss the question of drainage reclamation in the southern and eastern states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
Ne7us of Ensley

c. w. Gunlock, for several years resident of this section, was instant ly killed yesterday morning a o'clock by being run over by a train of hot metal cars and the engine pulling them. MT. Gunlock had been between two of the open hearth furnaces and just as he stepped out from between them the cars struck him. His head was com pletely severed from the body his left arm and left ankle cut off, and his left leg badly mangled Mr Gunlock resided on Second street. Pratt City. He is survived by his wife and sev- eral children, among whom is Mrs John Glvens of Ensley, who resides over the Killgore furniture store. MT. Givens, her husband, is now in North Carolina, where he went a few days ago to at tend the funeral of his father. Mir. Gunlock was about 90. years of age and had worked at the local plants for about 12 years The funeral arrange ments have not been completed.
 The fire department was called out yesterday to put out" Frank Key holds, an employe of the Morrison gar age on Avenue E, whose clothing had become ignited by contact with flame. The negro's clothing being saturated with gasoline, they burned brisldy. He was "eXtlnguished" by others in the garage before the department arrived.
 Robert Neil, formerly associate state mine inspector, was yesterday appoint ed clerk of the inferior court of Ems ley by Judge Roe. MT. Neil will at once take charge of his new office.
 Mrs. Glenn C. Burke left yesterday for a visit to relatives in Florida.
 Miss Mabel Lathrop, who has been i'll for several weeks, is much inn proved.
 Mr and Mrs. Asa Marbury of Nash vile are the guests of their sister, Mrs. Redd. on Avenue H.
 The construction work on the new exchange building of the Peoples Tele- phone company is about completed and the building is ready for the installa- 'tion of the S10,000 switchboard that the been delayed by the bad weather, which prevailed for several weeks, and the installing of several dozen phones in Ensley has accordingly been de- layed.
 In honor of the anniversary of the organization of the church and the Presbyterian Advance, Advance Day" Will be celebrated at Grace Presbyte- ran church, Sunday morning at II o'clock A special programme has been arranged. At 2:30 clock the Junior lsndeaNor society will meet, led by Mrs. iteagor. The regular evening serv- ice will be observed.
 Regular services will he held at St. Johns Episcopal church Sunday by the rector, the Rev, k. T. Walden, and sunday school will be held at 9:45 a. m.
 Cards of invitation have been sent out by the recently established Ensley mission, which is located over Martins drug store on Nineteenth street, to at tend the services and become a mem Der of the society Services win he held every Sunday afternoon at 2.3o o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
lseAtnIeslllx..eae ... sa,iaal SMITH WEDDING
 PARTY IN CITY
Son of Louisville and Nashville Pres ident and His Bride Pass
 Through on Honeymoon

MT. and Mrs. Milton H. Smith, Jr. who were welded in Louisville Thursday night, passed through Birmingham yesterday morning en route to Florida, where they will spend their honeymoon. As the train stopped in Birmingham huge bouquet or flowers was passed into the private car 10 the youthful Mrs Smith with the com pliments of the local passengers oHichlis of the Louisville and Nashville.
 Mr. Smith is a son of the president ol the Louisville and Nashville and himseil holds the position of assistant general passenger agent. He is nephew or capt Sid Jones of Birmingham. Mrs. smith IS a neice of Mrs. George k. Ward of Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
CAPTAIN ALLEN
 ASSUMES DUTIES
New Back Tax Commissioner Quietly Takes Charge of Office at
 Courthouse

The duties of back tax commissioner lately relinquished by P G. Bowman, nave been assumed by Capt. J. V. Allen, recent ly appointed to that post by Gov. Emmet O'Neal. Captain Allen, with W. T. Poe as his assistant, quietly assumed the work Thursday without even the court house attaches being aware of that cere- mony
 The new back tax commissioner received his commission and qualified before the probate judge. whereupon he went into the office and looked around for while. Active work now has been started by the new officials.
 Captain Allen said yesterday that he would get the details of his change set tied within a few days and would be ble to transact business without delay in a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
IF COUNTY FAIRS APPLY FOR
 PORTION OF STATE FUND

Stock association of Cullman the Lime stone County Fair association of Atheus the Tallapoosa County Fair association ot Alexander City. the Colbert County Fair association of Tuscumbia, the Chiffon County Fair association of Clanton, the Macon County Agricultural fair of Tus~ kegee. the Marshall County Fair associa- tion of Albertville, the Shelby County Fair association of Montevallo, the Bullock County Fair association of Union Springs and the DeKalb Fair association.
 This fund of S20,0O0 was made available by an act of the last session of the less- lature, the purpose of the appropriation being to encourage and foster the holding in the various counties of the state. As result of the appropriation the state nao several more fairs last year than during the preceding year, and there will prob- ably be a larger number of fairs th's year than at any time in the past history of the state.
 The fund is prorated among the various county fairs, the amount given to each fair association being determined by the premium list furnished by each associa- tion The apportionment among the fairs is made by Capt. Reuben F. kolb, conl- missioner of agriculture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
MEET IN
 CAPITAL MONDAY

Montgomery, February 2.-tSpecial)-J. Kirk Jackson, chairman of the democratic executive eommitte of the Second Alabama congressional district has called a meet ing Of the commtte in Montgomery on next Monday, February ,. at noon, at the Exchange hotel. At this meeting all ar engagements will be made for holding the congressional primary, the place decided upon and the date named
 The primary will probably be held within the near future, at which time a successor to Hugh Dent the present congressman from this district, will be selected. Con- gressman Dent is a candidate for re-elec- ton and he will be opposed by 0. c. Wiley of Troy, a brother of the late Col A. A. Wiley. q former congressman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
MULKEY EXPECTS
 NO EXTRA SESSION

Montgomery. February 2.-(Special) Representative oscar Mulkey of Ge- neva county has been in the city for several days appearing before the su- preme court Mir MulSey did notable work in the last legislature, and was Instrumental in the passage of a large number of important measures.
 In discussing the probabilities of an extra session of the legislature Mir. Mulkey says he does not believe that one will be called within the near fu- ture, certainly not this year, though he declares that a special session may be imperative by the first of next year. MT. Mulkey left the city this afternoon for his home in Geneva county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
ANNOUNCE DICKENS
 DAY PROGRAMME
Centennial of the Authors Birth to Be Observed at
 Central School

C. A. Brown, principal of the Gen. tral high school, has announced the programme for the local celebration of the Charles Dickens centennial, to be observed on Wednesday, February [. The exercises. will be held in the Central high school auditorium at 12:30 o'clock on the tooth anniversary of the birth of the noted English author.
 One of the pretty features of the oc- eason will be the artistic schedule cards bearing the numbers to be given by those taking part on the back. These were hand painted by the pupils of the commercial drawing class under the supervision of Prof. R. L. Dimmitt, director of the art department of the public schools, and are decorated with pen and ink sketches suggesting the life work of the man who is the in- spiration of the world wide celebra- tfon.
 The following is the programme:
 Dickens as a Man." Miss Orline Barnett.
 Dickens as a Reformer," Harry White.
 "sarey Camp Sits Up With the Dead" Miss Marguerite Todd.
 "The Reunion of the Little Folks" Miss Tillie Alexander.
 Scenes from the Cricket on the Hearth," Dialogue
 Cast:
 Caleb Hummer" Lewis Woodson,
 Bertha" Miss Francis Williams.
 Dot" Miss Ruth Gregory.
 "Tackleton," Orville Coston.
 Scenes from "The Christmas Carol" Dialogue.
 Cast:
 "Scrooge,' George Cox.
 Pred" Joseph Cook
 Bob Cratchit," Jack Smith.
 Jacob Marley" Erie Stapleton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
ARKL|N ID DISPLAY
 FAMOUS PAINTINGS
Lecturer Will Give StereOp- ticOn Views at Central
 High School

Haig Arklin of New York city will exhibit his collection of stereopticon reproductions of the worlds famous paintings at the Central. high school Monday afternoon from 1:40 o'clock to 2:30 o'clock. The slides will show the exact coloring of the pictures as on the originals and the high school ster- eoptieou will be put into use for the mechanical portion of this review ot the achievements of the old masters
 Mr Arklin accompanies his illustra- ton with critical exposition and in- teresting comments that have won compliments from the press and art circles all over the country. He is himself an artist and is peculiarly adapted to point out the beauties of the pictures shown,
 Among the pictures to be shown through the means of the stereopticon on Monday are:
 Mona Lisa, Da Vinci Allegory of Spring, Bottieelli: Adam and Eve, Michelangelo; Sistine Madonna, Raph- ael Alteration of the Magi Durer St. Peter, Martyr. Titan; Holy Family, Del Sarto; Wedding at Cana, Veronese; Jupiter and Antiope, Correggio St. Ce- oilia, Carlo Dolci; Aurora, Guido Reni; Miracle of St. Mark, Tiutoretto; De- scent from the Cross, Rubens; Chil- dren of Charles, Van Dyck, Sortie of Civic Guard, Rembrandt; Laughing Cavalier, Frans Hals; Maids of Honor, Velasquez, Immaculate Conception, Murilo Horses of Achilles, Regnault; Napoleon Crossing Alps, David; Mat inee Dance, Corot: Dante and Beatrice, Holiday; The Tragic Muse, Reynolds; Fighting Temeraire, Turner
 The student body of the school will be allowed to contribute voluntarily to the expense of this art lecture ane those not included in this body will be assessed an entrance fee of 50 cents admission on this occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
WINS SUIT AGAINST
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY
k. W. Collins Awarded $16OS at Greensboro-Daughters of the
 Confectionery Elect Officers

Greensboro, February 2.-(special.)- 1.-The , case of R. W. Collins vs. the Southern Railway company, for burning his barn keptember 23, 1911. consumed three days oN,his week in the law and equity court, JudSe Waller presiding.
 Sparks from an engine on the South ern caused the burning of the barn, which being well stored meant considerable loss to Mr. Collins.
 A great deal of interest was taken in the case and there was considerable sat isfaction manifested when verdict of s16oS was rendered for the plaintiff.
 Some of the other cases this week were Sam Hall, assault with intent to mur- der who was given 20 years in the pen itenuary; Tom Shines, grand larceny five years in the penitentiary; Albert Robinson, larceny, 10 years in the pep- itentiary Albert Brown. violating prohl- hition law, $50 fine and six months in jail; Emory Cleveland. violating prohibl- ton law, $50 fine and six months hard labor.
 Al the meeting this week of the James D. Webb chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, which was held with the president Mrs. Mary c. Piekens, there was a large attendance
 A report of the work of 1911 showed the wonderful prosperity of the chapter all national, state and county dues had been paid and money in the treasury Mrs. Piekens tendered her resignation after having served the chapter most capably as president for three years. but she was reelected by exclamation and absolutely compelled 10 accept the of flee, as the chapter felt that none other could serve so faithfully and so well.
 The following officers were elected. . Mrs. Mary G. Pickens, president; Mrs r. l.. I<imbrough, first vice president Miss Mary Avery, treasurer; Miss Salie Avery. recording secretary; Miss Perine Bayo, corresponding secretary; Mrs Helen Pickens. hstorian Mrs. Y. M Haynes, director.
 MT Leon Palmer and Miss Batchel- der. both state Sunday school workers, will tell of their work on Monday, Feb ruary ,, at the Greensboro Methodist church.
 The Rev. MT. Rice has been trans ferred from the pastorate of the Greens boro circuit to Forest Home. The Rev l. T. Couliette succeeds MT. Rice on the Greensboro circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
FERTILIZER BRANDS
 BEING INSPECTED

Montgomery, February 2.-(Special.)- The agricultural and industrial depart rlent of the state has announced thal tine nine fertilizer inspectors of the de- partmen. began the first of the month a tour of Alabama for the purpose of in- apecting the various fertilizer bran Is. The inspectors will be engaged in th,s work for the next few months, and they are givel full authority to reject all spurious brands. and to report to the ,lc- partment arg infrlngements of the laws of the department.
 Samples Of all the fertilizer authorized to be sold in the state have been sent by thc manufacturers to the department of agriculture. and it will be the main du.y of the inspectors to see that none of the bands sold is of an inferior quality 10 that which has been submitted to the ,le- l,artment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-03
GOSSIP FROM WASHINGTON
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington, February 2.-(Speeial) While the rivers and harbors bill has not yet been reported it is practically agreed that it will carry an item pro- viding for a survey of Valley creek from the Warrior river to Blrming- ham, The object of the survey Is to ascertain the practicability of its can alization as recommended by the Bir- mingham Chamber of Commerce. It Is to be the first practical step in the realization of J. A. VanHoose's dream of a canal for Birmingham.
 Discussing the Slayden resolution in a general way today, Oscar Under wood of Alabama put himself on rec ord as opposed to a third term for any one man in the White House. He said: "I am opposed to third term