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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
ENTIRE SENIOR
 CLASS DISMISSED

Mobile. January SO.-The entire gradu- ating class of Spring Hill college a leading Jesuit institution of learning in the south, have been expelled for in- subordnation, and left the city today for New Orleans and other points in Louis jana, where the majority of them live.
 The order dismissng them was made by the Rev. Father Francis x. Twell- myer, president of the college. The stu dents declared strike because they were not given a holiday yesterday. The col- lege principal said they were not entitled 10 holiday. The seniors claim they became dissatisfied with what they deem- ed undue strictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
WANTED SIP BECAUSE
 HORSE KICKED HIM
City Commission Disallows Claim of T. L. Bryan Against Fire
 Department

The petition of T. l.. Bryan for SIP an amount paid by him to doctor for treat ment of an injury inflicted by a Kick from fire department horse, was denied yesterday afternoon by the city com mission.
 Chief Bennett explained that the horse, which is not dangerous, in spirit oi run one afternoon kicked MT. Bryan on the arm. Chief Bennett claims that the kick was administered as 'he result or no carelessness on the part of the members of the department.
 In his petition Mir. Bryan included the bill of the doctor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Bessener News


 Bessemer January 30-fSpecial.)-Y terday Coroner B. L. Brasher held a SC cret session, beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning and lasted until 2 o'clock in the afternoon, to investigate the kill ine of the Chandler negro. A large num- Der of witnesses were called, among them being T. B. Wallace, pr. B. ". Waldrop, W. M. Gwn, Osro Craig, Sam Willis, R. M. B. McDaniel, Arnold Well Ter, A. D. Maddox, c. E. Bolster, W. c. McGrady, Deputy Sheriff G. C. Herring. Charlie Stilts, ". F. Ray, II. C. Porter, Charles Sclnlleci. Jesse Kicks, T. II. Hen Gerson, Roy Ling and Henry George As soon as al the evidence was introduced. the room vas cleared of officers and at torneys Sn1 only Coroner Brasher re. maned With the jury. Within few minutes after the room was cleared the jury brought in the following verdict; We. the jury, find John Chandler come to his death by gun shot wounds by Ital. ians, names unknown to us. and that the sherid's force used all due preeau- ton to protect the prisoner from vio. lence.
 III. W. Sweet Foreman; John H. Ash worth, N. J. sims. J. M. OMara, P. ]. Gillen. pr. ]. w. Carter"
 On Monday night the pawn shop of Mac end Jack Clay on Second avenue be- tween Twentieth and Twenty-first street was entered by thieves and a large ouan- ity of goods and valuables taken. The burglars gained an entrance by breaking ha rlata rIa ira, chester automatic rife. three leather hand bags, valued ac SC each, and a lot of clothing. hats and other things were stolen. No trace of the robbers has been found.
 In the city court yesterday morning the following suit vas filed: Marion Dinsmore vs the Woodward Iron and Coal company for $10,000 damages for alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the defendant company
 In the police court yesterday morning two lone cases appeared before Mayor l. A. Lew.s. Will Wilburn was fined s1Oo and 1s0 days for carrying a concealed weapon.
 The law firm Of Bentley X Moore VIII open up branch office at Johns s. A.. Moore left yesterday for Johns, where he will remain for about two months 10 open up the office and look after the business of the firm there. Charles Bent icy will remain in Bessemer to look aft CT the business of the firm here.
 Several changes have been made in teachers at the public school here. Miss Ellen DavIs has been transferred from the fourth grade to the seventh; Miss Ella Sapp from the seventh grade to the eie hth, and Miss Eunice Doyle from the fifth at the Clarendon school to the Rob- erts school.
 On the evening of Monday February F the University Glee club from Tusoa- oosa will give a musicale at the High school auditorium under the auspices oi the High School Improvement associa- tion The club is very favorably known in Bessemer and always receives a cor dial welcome
 Mrs. J. S Winters delightfully."- enter tained yesterday afternoon from to o'clock at her home on Fifth avenue. Tie house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Dainty refreshments were served. During the afternoon about lc quests called
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
BUSINESS MEMS
 DINNER TOMORROW

The committee on arrangements have their plans perfected for the Business Mems league dinner to be given at the Hillman hotel at 7 o'clock tomorrow night The invitations have been very generally accepted, and it now looks os If there VIII be large crowd of busi- ness men at the dinner The guests will be seated promptly al o'clock A very nice menu has been prepared. The con, ; mittee on arrangements of the banquet is J. H. IIolcombe, Cclman Blach, Louis P:zitz anI Jacob Burger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
ACQUISITION FOR
 JOSEPH w. CAPPS
Detective Gates Will Be Sent Florida for Man Wanted for
 Robbery Here

A requisition on the Governor of Florid for the person of Joseph w. Capps, mel in that state prisoner, was sent by Gov ernor O'Neal yesterday to Judge Lam Capps is charged with having committe a robbery in Birmingham some time ag' in the commission of which It IS allege that he inflicted serious wound on tf head of his victim.
 By action of the commission the ci4 will pay the expenses of Detective Catd to the capital city of Florida. The ohicd will leave for the prisoner at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
WILL GROW FRUIT ON
 ISLAND OF JAMAICA

Kingston, Jamaica, January 3o.-In the last few days several large prop critics on the north side of the island have been acquired by Americans for fruit culture. Apart from the exist ing fruit companies large amount of American money is being used to de- velop the northwestern and northern sections of Jamaica. Arrangement for acquisition of other properties are now being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
SOUTHS|DE IS VERY POORLY PROTECTED Only Five Fire Alarm Boxes in That SectiOn-Will
 Install "A

The residences on the southsde are admittedly in danger of fire on account of the lack of fire alarm boxes situated in that section of the city.
 Complaint to this end was made yes terday to Chief Bennett by Sterling La nier. Chief Bennett immediately took the matter up with the commission, and in his letter. stated that on the southside there are but five alarm boxes. There should be 455 wrote the chief.
 This matter was immediately acted upon by the commission, and C. Exum, presi- aent, will begin action today which will result in the immediate establishment of 24 fire alarm boxes on the southside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS
 MEETS TODAY

New York. January 30.-Norman F. Mack, chairman of the democratic na- tional committee, said today that the committee on arrangements for the ma : tional convention would meet in Balti. more next Monday morning. Indica- lions were, he said, that the attend. ance at the convention would be the largest in the history of the party. as democrats were more confident of vic- tory this year than ever before.
 MG. Mack had nohing to say on the presidential situation except that he had read the Harvey-Wilson letters and found them quite interesting."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
COST BIRMINGHAM $500 Bill Will Be Acted Upon Soon by the City
 Commission

While the city commission at its meet ing yesterday did not pass upon the in debtedness incurred as a result of the referendum election held Monday. H. $. Ryal. secretary of the commission, states that the "bill is ready
 The expenses of the election stated he, Twill amount to about $500.
 Under the provision of the commission form of government bill the city will pay the expenses of the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
HOLD CONFERENCE
 ON MRS. EDDY'S WILL

Boston, January 30.--At the close of two hours session in the supreme court today over the settlement of the estate of Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science counsel for the church. the sons of Mrs. Eddy and the attorney general, held con- ference with view of presenting the question to the full bench of the su- preme court.
 The principal question which the court will have to decide is whether two parcels of land in Boston and Newton can be transferred to the di- rectors of the church. The statute linn iting gifts to a church also is involved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
SIZE OF CLOTH AID
 SIGN IS LIMITE1

City Attorney Boyd notified the men bers of the Ad Mems club yesterday thi TO cloth signs wider than three feet cd be placed on a store within the limi of the city.
 The club. as is remembered, petitions the board some time ago, to prevel certain merchants flom covering the fronts with signs. which the club repr sented was nuisance in that 1t d tracted from the physical appearance the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
DIFFERS
 ACTION ON DOGS

For the third time since it's introduce tion. the city commission on yesterday refused to set upon the ordinance sug- gested by pr. Robert Nelson, city health officer. the principal provisions of whicn are that dogs must be muzzled all the time, and that all unmuzgled dogs must be shot by policemen.
 President Exum is in favor of the adoption Of the ordinance. Judge Lane and Mir Neatherly hold to the opinion that the drastic features of the proposed ordinance requires further investigation. The matter will be considered again Fri day aftr.nocn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
OIL MOTORSHIP
 STANDS THE TEST

Copenhagen, Denmark, January 3o.- The Selandia, the largest oil motor ship in the world underwent a suc- cessful trial trip here today, during which she maintained a speed of 12 knots an hour Leading British ex- perts were on board. The vessel dis placed 10000 tons and is equipped with two motors of 5000 horsepower each She belongs to the East Asiatic comnanV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. January 3o.-G P .M)- An area of high pressure now central over lower Texas extends northward along the eastern slope of the Rockies. It has caused clear weather with northerly winds and falling temperatures from the Rocky mountains to the Mississippi. East of the Mississippi the weather continues generally unsettled with light falls of snow in northern sections and showers in the southern. Temperature changes have been slight.
 Overlying the Rocky mountains and the northwest the pressure is low. Cloudy and somewhat warmer weather prevails
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Shepherd Transferred

Montgomery. January 3o-tSpecial)I )I sergeant Ernest c. Shepherd of CoiI Lany D, Fifth Infantry. Fort Sherida| ;ll., has 5sen transferred to the adtutal eenerals cffice of this state, accopdlI io information received at they cApltI from the United States war depaftmetI
 At the same time, Sergeant H6t1iI Wright, who has been in the city for DeI eral months. has been ordered to&HoI McPherson, Ga, in a capacity noe4yI known. ffk%I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Schools in Good Shape

Greenvile. January @.-(Special) )-The Greenville public schools are in excellent shape under its superintendent, Prof. C.. R. Gamble. The enrolment for the sec ond term is larger than 1t was during the first term. The training the pupils get there IS most efficient for the faculty is eomposcl of thorough teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 30.-Forecast TOT Alabama, Mississippi, fair Wednesday; Thursday fair with rising temperature; light west winds.
 Georgia Fair Wednesday and Thursday. not much change in temperature; light to moderate west and northwest winds
 Tennessee; Fair and slowly rising tenn perature Wednesday and Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Hardwood Men Meet

Cincinnati, January s0.-The tenth annual convention of the Hardwood Manufacturers association of the Unit . ed States was opened here today with almost 1000 delegates present. A ban auet will be rendered the delegates. T'fn convention concludes tomorrow with the election of officers for the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
SIGN COPYRIGHT
 TREATY AT BUDAPEST

Budapest, January 30-The copyright treaty between Hungary and the Unit ed States was signed here today by Richard c. Kerens, ambassador of the United States to Austra Hungary, and pr. G. Toery. state secretary in the Hungarian department of justice and court. Paul Esterhazy of the Austra- Hungarian foreign ministr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
LIGHT CONTRACT
 IS RESC|NDED
Commission Unanimously
 Adopts Resolution
THE MAJORITY WAS 2O97
Official Canvass of Votes Made and Resolution Offered by Weatherly to Abrogate the Light
 Contract Ordinance

The following is the official vote as canvassed by the city commission yes terday, cast in the referendum election of Monday. the point at issue of which was the 10-year lighting contract be- tween the city of Birmingham and the Birmingham Railway, Light and PnWnr comnanY:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Cotton Promoters Coming

Montgomery, January 30,-CSpecial )-E .. Watson, presdeu, of the Southern Cotton Congress of South Carolina. and '. G. Anderson or Rockhill, originator of the "Rockhill' plan, will be in Mont gomery on February 3 for the purpose tf conferrins with Commissioner of Az rloulture Eeuben r. i<ob on the cotton situation in this section of the state. They will discuss the cotton holding movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31

After the canvassing of the vote, the commission unanimously adopted the following resolution, offered by Com missioner Weatherly.
 "Whereas, An election was held in the city of Birmingham on January %, ia12, in pursuance of an ordinance num- bered 56-C and entitled An ordinance calling and ordering an election to be held in the city of Birmingham on Jan uary 20, 1912, for the purpose of submit- ting to tho qualified voters of said city for their determination by ballot, wheth- er or not ordinance 66-C of said city, and the extension or enlargement or right of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Powc. company to use the streets, public highways, thoroughfares and p1h- lie property of said city in supplying electricity 1cr lighting purposes in said city, shall become effective and
 "Whereas, this board has duly met and canvassed the returns of said cleo ton as provided by law; now, therefore,
 Be it resolved and declared by the board of commissioners of the city of Birmingham as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Total Vote

l. That the total number of qualified electors voting at said election was 5935 that the total number of qualified electors voting at said election For the proposed grant set forth in said ordinance No. 52-C' was 1919; that the total num- Der of qualified electors voting Against the proposed grant set forth in said ordi- nance No. 52-C' was 40l6.
 '2. That. therefore. it is ascertained and is hereby declared that majority of the qualified electors voting at said election voted for the proposition Against the proposed grant set forth in said ordi- nance 52-C,' and against said ordinance 52-C, and the extension or enlargement or the franchise or right of the Blrming- ham Railway, Light and Power company to use the streets. public highways, thor oughfares or public property of the city of Birmingham Ala, in supplying cleo tricity for lighting purposes in said city as set forth in ordinance No. 52-C of said city, becoming effective.
 "3 Therefore, be 1t further resolved, and declared. That a majority of said votes so cast, having been cast against said ordinance 52-C, and the making of said grant, that said ordinance 52-C and by and executed under said ordinance 52-C, shall not become effective, and said ordinance, contract and proposed grant are hereby declared annulled; nor shall any rights, powers or privileges of any kind be conferred or acquired thereby or hereunder"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Son Kills Father

Decatur, H., January 32--When he att tempted to whip his ls-year-od son Roy, George Loposse a wealthy farmer, liv- inr near Ednburg, In Christian county was this morning shot and instantly killed by the boy He leaves a widow and five children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
WOMAN VICTIM OF
 FATAL ACCIDENT
ChattahoOchee Rising at Girard and Bridge Over to Columbus
 in Danger

Girard, January 30.-( Especial Mrs. J. O. Renfroe of near Phenix City was the victim of a fatal acident yesterday evening.
 MT. Renfroe is merchandising four miles from the city and a considerable distance from the house where he lives, and 1t has been custom for his wife to bring a rifle to the store for him for use in going home after dark. Yesterday evening she came as usual with the gun in the buggy and when she went to take it out in some man ner it was discharged and the ball, .32 calibre rifle, went through the stomach and ranged to the left side and lodged. Medical aid was immedi- ately summoned, but the wound was understood from the first to be fatal, and she died in a few hours.
 Mrs. Renfroe will be sadly missed in the community where she was a noted was a member of Trinity Methodist church, Phenix City.
 Mrs. Renfroe is survived by her hus- band and other relatives. who have the sympathy of all who knew them at her untimely death.
 The Chattahoochee river began ris- ing very rapidly this morning and has risen very rapidly throughout the day in all perhaps 25 feet, being now the highest 1t has been for the past two years. Fears are entertained that the false work under the unfinished arches of the new concrete bridge across to Columbus may be washed away and great damage result to the bridge.
 Mrs. W. J. Price was called to Co., lumbia Ala. today by the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. Espey, of the town. Mrs. Price is the wife of Rev. w. J. Price, cashier of the Phenix -Girard bank of this city
 At this weeks term of county court held by Probate Judge H. T. Benton at Scale, the case of l.. Key for the killing of Arthur Green at Hurtsboro in this county several days since, was tried and Key turned loose. It was supposed at the time of the killing that Key had killed Green for reporting him for selling liquor, and this is the opinion yet of those acquainted with the circums tances, but Key is known to be a dangerous negro and no wit nesses could be found who would tes- tify against him. Solicitor Waddel. asked the court to dismiss the case. Both parties were negroes.
 MT. Will Anderson and Miss Gertrude Ingram were quietly married at the home of the brides parents in Hatch echubee yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
prIEs CunED TN ITO DAYS

Your druggist will refund money If PAZO OINTM ENT fails to cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrud- ing Piles in to IA days. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Local Data

sFor the 24 hours ending at p. m.. Jan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31

Mrs. W. J. Price was called to Co., lumbia, Ala, today by the sudden death of her mother. Mrs. Espey, of the town. Mrs. Price is the wife of Rev w. J. Price, cashier of the Phenix -Girard bank of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Weatherly's Resolution

Total vote, 5935; majority az 2097
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31

Mrs. J. S Winters delightfully."- enter tained yesterday afternoon from to , o'clock at her home on Fifth avenue. TIe house was beautifully decorated for the oeeasion Dainty refreshments were served During the afternoon about lco quests called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31

On the evening of Monday February F the University Glee club from Tus,a- loosa will give musicale at the High school auditorium under the auspices of the High School Improvement associa- tion The club is very favorably known in Besserner and always receives cor dial welcome
The Washington times., 1912-08-29
CAPT. BROOKE NOW
AT DESKLONC HELD
BY MAJOR MARKHAM
District Engineer Leaves For
New Post On The
Mississippi.

Capt. Mark Brooke. Assistant En-
gineer Commissioner, entered today
upon the duties of Acting Engineer
Commissioners, succeeding Major L. NJ.
Markham. who left last night for his
new post in charge of improvements of
the Mississippi river from Cape Girar-
deau to the mouth of the White river.
Major Markham's successor, Capt.
Julian l.. Schley, instructor of mathe-
matics and engineering at West Point,
will arrive In Washington about Octo-
Der /. Captain Schley at present is In
Europe on three months leave of abb
sence.
Regret was expressed today by off,
cials of the District at the departure
of Major Markham, who was regarded
as one of the most capable officers OF
the Engineer Corps ever assigned to
Washington. His regular term expired
nearly a year ago, but was extended
by the War Department on representa-
tions of the Commissioners that his
services we're needed to permit of the
completion Of certain important mu-
nicipal projects. among which were the
sewage disposal plant and the work.
house at Occoquan.
The Washington times., 1912-08-29
SLEMP MAY REFUSE
TO RUN AGAIN IN
VIRGINIA DISTRICT
Before Being Nominated
Congressman Said He Was
Not Candidate.

BRISTOL. Tenn. Aug. 29.-No word
has been received from Congressman
7. b. Slemp, who is In Cincinnati, as
to whether he will accept the renomina-
ton for Congress at the hands of the
Bristol convention last night. Slemp
declared that he intended retiring, and
sent kilograms to score OF his friends
In the convention urging them to pre-
vent his nomination.
Despite the fact that he was a Taft
delegate at Chicago, the convention,
which went wild at every mention Of
Roosevelts name, renominated him.
Mayor W. II. Horton. of Big Stone Gap,
an intimate personal friend Of Slemp,
VINO talked to him about the matter last
week, says he is almost positive SIemp
will not make the race. but Others say
he must.
A feature OF the convention last night
was the charge by Assistant District
Attorney Thomas J. Nuncey that the
Democrats spent $500 200 two years ago
In the campaign to defeat SIemp with
Henry c. Stuart as the nominee
The Washington times., 1912-08-29
GIRL IS ADMITTED
BY ORDER OF NAGEL
Niece Of German Countess Tenn
porarily Held at Ellis
Island.

The Countess Helwig Won Wrangel,
Of Berlin, who with her nine-year-old
niece, Margaretta Lange, was held
among the steerage passengers at Ellis
Island because a child less than six
teen years may not be admitted to
this country II not accompanied by it's
parents unless the Secretary of Com
merce and Labor approves, is now on
her way to the State of Washington,
where she first intended to take her
niece.
Papers containing the facts in the
case were received at the Department
of Commerce and Labor late yesterday
afternoon together with a recommenda-
ton from the superintendent of immi-
grafton at New York that the child be
admitted. Departmental approval of
this was sent by wire
The Countess Won Wrangel is a
wealthy woman, and at one time ac-
quired quite a reputation in New York
as an actress.