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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
A MESSENGER BOY
 RUNS INTO WAGON

Sidney Walker. aged about Is years, was painfully injured at the corner Of Avenue F and Eighteenth street last night at 7:30 o'clock when he ran into a wagon, driven by a negro.
 Young. Walker is messenger boy employed by the s. r. Hampton spe- cial agency. He was riding rapidly down the Eighteenth street hill on his bicycle, accompanied by another mes senger boy. According to the story of his companion, Walker had no coaster brake on his bicycle and in trying to pass around the wagon at the corner the handlebars of his wheel struck the shaft of the wagon, throwing Walker to the street. He struck his head on the curbing, infiicting a bad gash in the scalp. The Johns ambulance was summoned and the injured boy was taken to the Hillman hospital, where his wound was dressed. He was bruised somewhat about the back but no bones were broken. the main injury being the gasll in his head. He was resting easily al the hospital last evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
RIFLE LEAGUE MAY
 BE FORMED IN SOUTH

Ed l.. Anderson, captain of the Bir- mingham Athletic club rife team, will make an effort to form southern rifle just received an answer to a letter which he sent to the rife league authorities in Washington. which granted him per mission.
 It is his present intention to invite every city in the south to join the league. At the present time there are rifle teams in. nearly every southern city, and many are in the process of formation. In At lanta the Third regiment has a rife team. There are others in Savannah, New Or leans and Memphis.
 If this league can be formed 1t will be associated with the Eastern and Vest ern leagues of the National Rifle asso- citation. The season will be composed of nine weeks and the first match will prob ably be held late in November or early in December. All that is required of any team in order to enter the league is to belong to the National Rifle asso- oiation and to pay small annual amount for dues. The shooting will be done in- doors on 75 foot range with 20 calbre rifles. The initiation fee to the National Rifle association is but s5.
 Anderson said last night that he be- lieved that d southern league could be organized for the enthusiasm shown re- gently in this section has been wonder ful. Although such an effort failed two years ago. he states that he believes it could be done now. He will, eorre- spond with enthusiastic rifle shooters throughout the south, and will start to work at once on the project. A team in Savannah and New Orleans is a prac- tical certainty es.i.- - -at ts-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
FIRST FIRE IN THE CREMATORY IS
 EPOCH MARKING Officials Delighted With Operation of New Bir-
 mingham Plant MORE WILL BE
 ERECTED SOON Weatherly States That the Citizens Should Be Careful About Placing Garbage and Ashes in Separate Receptacles

An epoch marking date in Brmingham's history was yesterday when the first fire was made in the crematory.
 Commissioner weatherly and other city officials witnessed the fire work of the nnovation-as far as Birmingham Is con- cerned--in the consumption of garbage and other waste material.
 The fire was started with coal. As soon as sufficient heat had been generated all the garbage collected during the day and the body of a dead mule were dumped into the flames. The heat became intense. Incineration followed without the ems- sion of any discernible smoke. The offi- cials were delighted with the exhibition.
 The fire in the erematory will never die down. It is probable that additional cre- matories will be constructed within very short while. The expense of construction was only about s45oO. and but two shifts of two men each are required to operate tine furnace and remove the refuse.
 There is no doubt of the success of the crematory." stated Commissioner Weath- erly last night, unless the people con tinue the present practice of dumping their garbage and their ashes in the same receptacle. The crematory cannot handle the ashes. The city code provides that all garbage and other waste matter must be put into one can, and the ashes into another. As ashes will clog the crematory and increase the expense of it's operation, I appeal to the people to observe the law in this regard Dump the ashes into the metal receptacle and the garbage into an ordinary barrel"
 By the incineration of garbage city off cials believe the health of Birmingham will be better than ever before. They con- sider the day of beginning operation of the crematory an epoch marking date in the history of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

experimenting the construction with an especial oversight of the brick work.
 The Birmingham Cumberland church, which remained of this denomination at the time the present Fifth Avenue Pres byterian church body became incorporated with the Presbyterian church, U. s. A, has conducted services In the chapel of the Birmingham seminary for the past five years The pastor, the Rev. J. D. Lewis, assumed charge of this pastorate nearly five years ago, coming to this city from Tennessee. It is the wish of the congregation to dedicate it's new church building free from debt, and the present prospects for this are very good as over half of the necessary amount has already been subscribed by the church members.
 The finance committee is composed of Rev. J. D. Lewis, chairman; II. M. Stiles. ?. H. Harris and Fred NJ. Savage, while the building committee consists of w. r. Franklin, chairman; Dr. r. F. Perkins. J. l.. Staggers and W. M. Franklin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

The congregation of the Birmingham Cumberland Presbyterian church has be- gun the construction of s12,000 house of worship on Twenty-seventh street and Twelfth avenue. north, and the edifice Is expected to be ready for occupancy by July 1. A contract has been awarded c. M. Allen to erect the building accord ing to the plans drawn by H. F. Wheelocll os this city and work on the foundation excavations is progressing rapidly with each day of fair weather. ~
 The structure is to be of pressed brick on concrete foundations with trimmings of cut stone, and the Sunday school rooms and auditorium are to be so arranged that the entire floor space of these apartments can be utilized. The seating capacity is to be close to 800 and the interior is to be handsomely finished in the best work manshp obtainable. The acoustics are planned to be perfect. T. T. Alley is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
FOR SALE

e2400-New six room cottage, well To-
 cated on 36th avenue, terms. e2600--Good six room cottage, to-
 gether with four beautiful lots on
 corner with nice elevation and
 we'll located. Terms.
 t1250-Four room cottage, with two
 lots 50x140 each. well located,
 near American Pipe shop. e1000-Twenty acre farm. 12 acres in
 cultivation, balance in woods,
 about five miles from North Bir-
 mingham, on Pinson road; terms. We have some nice rental proposi- tions both in residence and business property. Don't fail to see our list before renting. We also have barA gains in vacant property that would be hard for a business man to turn down. Let us show you and we can trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
CHILDREN STEAL
 CEMETERY FLOWERS

E. G. R. Reid, sexton of the oakhill cemetery, stated last night that he has been greatly bothered for the last -sev eral weeks with school children who have been stealing flowers from the graves at the cemetery and stealing the flowers on their way 10 school, and that he is having great deal of trou ble in finding the identity of the guilty parties. The children have carried number of potted plants away along with bouquets of cut flowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
NEW MEMBERS FOR
 CHAMBER COMMERCE

The acquisition of several well known business men of the city as new mem bers Of -the Chamber of Commerce is one of the interesting matters of that organization during the past few days. Certificates Of membership have been duly signed and will he forwarded inn medately to the following: J. NJ. Dew berry, Frank Cahalan. V. F.. Whitaker, James L. Davidson. Sidney F. Hitler. R. head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
HERBERT HAS NOT
 SUCCEEDED WIGHT

New Orleans, March 2.-Clarence s. Her. bert, collector of customs for this port, made theAfollowing statement today with reference to an interview in a morning paper that he had been appointed referee in Louisiana for President Taft to sue ceed Pearl Wight.
 T can state positively that no selection has been made of a representative for the President to succeed MT. Wight as yet The Presidents managers wired me yesterday and asked me to accept. I re- piled that Frank B. Williams. chairman of the state republican committee, was absent and that no decision would be made until his return next week. If MT. Williams is for President Taft he will have to be consulted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Committee Meets Tuesday

The general committee. of which Harry
 w. Coffin is chairman, composed of off cials to arrange for the visit of party of fire protective representatives on March 14-15 will hold a meeting Tuesday after noon at o'clock at the Builders and Traders Exchange in the Chamber of Commerce building. The final details of the programme of entertainment for the visitors will be decided upon at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
COUNTY COURTS
 PASS QUIET DAY

All courts recessed yesterday except the court of common pleas and besides two or three negroes being bound over to the grand jury on minor charges there was no business of importance transacted.
 Only one suit of any consequence was filed, that being in circuit court Nelson Goree filed suit against the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad con- pany for 5000 damages, alleging per- sonal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
NeWs of Ensley

The withdrawal of T. H. Moore, candi- date for the judgeship of the local court few days ago. caused a decided difference to arise in the situation relative to the remaining candidates chances. Mir. Moore possessed a good prohibition following and the voters are speculating on which can didate will get the majority of his sup port. D. J. Hummer. F. o. Harris and C. F. Camp are the candidates.
 At 1030 o'clock Friday night fire caused about a three-fourths loss on the one- story dwelling on Avenue b. near Twenty first street belonging to J. F. Appling. Although the house is only about one block from the fire department headquar- ters, the entire roof and good portion of the walls were burned, also a portion of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Mrs. Alice Stevens Dead

Anniston. March 2.-(speeial) )-The re- mains of Mrs Alice Stevens, wife of J. s. Stevens. a prominent Anniston Pythan. and connected with the Bell-Weatherly Mercantile company, who died at an An- niston hospital Friday after an operation Thursday. was carried to Carrolton. Ga., for interment Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

the furniture. Mrs. Johnson, who con- ducts a boarding house, was the tenant
 The house next door belonging to Champ Wilson, was damaged, the roof on the north side being partially burned orr. It is stated that the reason of the delay in the department reaching the scene of the blaze is attributed to the failure of the auto fire engine to get under way. The local department has an enviable rec ord for getting out of headquarters quick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
 RITE.

THE REUNION MEETING OF BIR- MINGHAM LODGE OF PERFECTION AND CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIx WILL BE HELD MARCH AND 5. WORK IN FOURTH DEGREE BEGINS MARCH AT 2 F. M. WORK IN FOUR- TEENTH DEGREE 7s3O F. M. ALI. CHAPTER DEGREES WILL DE GIVEN EVENING OF MARCH ,, BEGINNING AT F. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Qualified Yesterday

The candidates who qualified yester- day with the subcommittee follow: N. A. Graham and Hugh McGeever for the board of revenue; Sam Will John for judge of the circuit court; P. NJ. McNeil, for superintendent of educa- tion, and John II. White, for coroner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

FOR SALE-High class furniture. rugs
 and draperies, and bedding, good as new
 at a sacrifice for quick sale. Bell phone Main 3155-J, on Monday or after.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

6s T am compelled to leave the city am offering 100 lots in fast growing suburb at a great sacrifice; terms reasonable. C-44, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

FOR SALE-Just like rent, new room house and lot, 50x200, S4th street and 4th avenue, East Lake; just the place for poultry, etc.; price $125O; terms to suit Andrews. 2214 2d ave- Ate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

TOR RENT-S25 per month, brlck store, best cash business location in Bir- mingham. 1902 North eth avenue. 1n- quire 2020 2d avenue.
 FOR RENT-$30 per month. ' room residence and servants house; mod ern Improvements, bath and toilet. 2124 North Sth avenue Inquire John W. ONeill, 2020 2d avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

| AM OFFERING 16 acres on top Of mountain one-third below market value same is one of the best in- vestments in the district. F. J. Burns,
 201S1k 1st avenue. Bell 766 Main.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Mir. Wood Speaks

After a brief preliminary routine MT. Wood said. In part, as follows:
 "The subject of Criminal Laws Affect ing Women in Alabama looked at from one standpoint, Is as broad as the topic of criminal law itself. For the general characteristic of criminal law Is that it is no respecter of persons-or of sexes; it is the same In general for the women as for the men.
 Many crimes come home to you For in- stance, playing cards including auction bridge. in any public place, is a pun shable offense: and remember, any place becomes public when a number of peo- pie assemble there for such purpose. Again. playing cards on Sunday, and Sunday golf are each disdemeanors heav- fly penallzed. Enticing your neighbors s cook away is also a criminal offense, as well as a moral wrong; practicing dentis- try without a license is another.
 'As to the husbands liability for the crimes of the wife, which was the com mon law doctrine. this has been entirely done away with In Alabama. This has naturally followed from making woman a free agent As to crimes against the wife, the husband Is liable for them as for crimes against stranger. The law allows the wife to make complaint against him, and to testify against hinl-a thing she cannot do in other criminal cases. All rights of inflieting punishment on tho wife have been taken from the husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

BY owner, room cottage, 12 blocks from center of city; modern, electric lights, screened throughout Can arrange terms If desired. Address E-44, care Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
To Read Constitution


 The constitution of the suffrage asso- citation will probably be read in full at the next meeting. for the purpose of de- termining upon revision. Mrs. W. L. Murdoch stated her intention to ask that 1t be read two weeks hence, pointing out that with the growth of the organiza- ton a need for changes in it's various articles has arisen and that by taking 1t up as whole the members will be able to famiiarize themselves with It's context.
 Many of the later members are in ignor- ance as to the articles.
 It was announced that at the next meet ing Ben Davis will address the associa- ton on "The Workers Compensation Act" and that the one to follow will probably be at night and have as it's topic "Chld Labor"
 Mrs. Solon Jacobs, president of the association, presided over yesterdays meeting, and Mrs. J. E. Frazier, record ing secretary was also present in her official capacity. The feature of the aft ernoon was the address of Clement Rich ardson Wood, one of Birmingham's ablest young lawyers, on Criminal Laws Affect ing Women in Alabama" MT. Wood Is a splendid representative of Birmingham s legal fraternity and in her introduction Mrs. Jacobs spoke of his constant assist ance to the suffrage league and of it's appreciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Wrong Attitude

Criminal laws have been passed 10 protect women, yes; never never, in any case, primarily for the women's sake. Mans effort has been to protect bis moth CT, his wife, his sister. his daughter, his friend, his plaything-always his, never as she thought best, but always as he thought best for her. Tt is easy to see that this is the wrong attitude, a priml- tive one that we are leaving further and further behind us. The viewpoint of tho future will be the human viewpoint-the view of both, for the good of both; and needless to say this will necessitate great changes in criminal as well as all other laws.
 ''Woman's virtue Is not her own; 1t Is held her in trust for her mate, for her children, for the state, for the race. She has no right to give 1t away. And if present day economic conditions force It from her, let us at least protect her against herself until she reaches some dangerous period, and place society's ban upon the man who seduces her while yet a child, Women, men of Alabama, you must unite in raising the age of consent at least to IS. Here is your task; what are you going to do about it?''
 MT. Wood then concluded his address by picturing crime condition in Jefferson county and Birmingham and advanced the theory that prevention of crime was better than punishment of crime, and the only remedy to be applied to local condi- tions successfully. Treat crime like you treat a disease he declared. "and our jails will soon be empty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
FOR RENT

FOR RENT~ss55 per montR, --bricE s7ore. 30x100 feet, two living rooms; best business location in -iast Birmlng ham; 39th street and 10th avenue. Inquire John w. O'Neill, 2020 9d ave- nue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
WOOD ADDRESSES
 SUFFRAGE LEAGUE Fourteen Men Are Taken
 Into Organization QUERY CANDIDATES
CANDIDATES
Wood Addresses League on Criminal Laws Affecting Women in Ala bama" and Offered Remedies
 for Crime Conditions

The Equal Suffrage association of Bir- mingham has added the names of 1f men to it's membership list as a result of the address given by Mrs. W. l.. Murdoch last Sunday at the Fountain Heights Methodist church. Other names were re- ported. making a total of IS. Especial thanks were given Mrs. Murdock for her forceful address to the Brotherhood class, from whom the greater portion of the new members were gathered.
 The meeting yesterday was one Of un- usual interest. The Rev Dr. George Eaves appeared before the association In a brief address in which he gave an ex- position of tho Esch bill. and asked the aid of the members in furthering it's in- terest. It was recommended that the association cooperate with the business mems organizations of the city to bring about pressure in Washington in the in- terest of the bill. whose provisions Dr. Eaves set forth In most stirring way.
 The suggestion was made that the suf- frage association inquire into the views of the candidates for the pending April election, either by letter or informally, with the question, How do you stand for womans suffrage?" This was not made as motion but 1t was recom- mended by the chair that in view of future political power to be exerted by the body, it should be able to use it's influence now in favorable channels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

TWO large furnished front rooms to ! couples young mon; private ram fly; board if desired; convenient to ears and boarding house. 919 south 11th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
FOR RENT-ROOMS

STEAM heated new and Beautifully fur nished front room in modern apart ment; every convenience; only four blocks from postoffice: rent reason- able. Peoples phone 27S4. 505 North 17th street. Apartment 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

FOR RENT-rTwo connecting rooms, furnished dS unfhrnished, cheap. Ap
 ply 251T Sthsavenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

FOR RENTJFwo nice furnished front rooms. Modern conveniences; reference preferred. w. N. Carter 221S 9th ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

FOR RENTING rooms for light housekeeping. furnished or unfur-
 nished. 2100 7th avenue 33-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

FOR sALElfwo story furnace heated, papered throughout. gas, electricity, best location in West End; one-half block car. ..-Call J. w. Gammill at noon 1523 Main.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

ATTENTION WAITERs!-For sale, one Tuxedo coat and ves,, cheap. Call and see H. P. Hanna. 306 North 20th' street r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
FOR SALE

FOR S1IFNFoHr compfefe sets Of fur
 niture Tor $40, sor will sell separate
 at s1O per set. Can be seen at 2317H Ed avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

LARGE furnished room suitable for one or two young men: all conveniences. Walking distance 500 N. 17th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

FOR RENT-Bachelor apartment. single rooms or rooms ensulte with bath; not and cold water, furnace heat; on Higha
 land avenue, blocks above 20th street. Apply 2177 Highland avenue. Bell phone 92ae 3-3-2t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-16

90 HM for Ladies or grown Girls
Vo1W street Dresses Of linens,
VolIes and all over embroidery worth
up to $3.50.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-16

Goa for Ladies' long klmonos
W5G neatly made and trimmed.
worth $500.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-16

sS'Iasss ron i s4S

,
The visiting ministers anu laymen
who are here for the conference OF
who viii arrive during the day are a.
follows:
Rev. s. s, Adams. Of Wheeling; Rev.
Ellis B. Burgess, OF, Conceivable, Pa;
Rev. A. E. Richardson and lay dele
gate OF Grafton; Rev. e. Manages and
Mr.. sinceIl, lay delegate Of Oak
land, Nd; Rev. DIR. c. h. shull of Bit
tingen, Md; Rev. p. ]. Wade and, Mr..
L. H. Weimer Of Eglon, W. Va; NJ. c..
Guseman, OF Brandonville; Frank Hin
ter, of Doddridge county; Rev. w, s.
Dysinger. Of Wheeling: Rev. G. G..
Dean, OF FriendsvilIe, Nd; George H.
Coffman, Of Elkins, W. Va; Rev. DR..
James A. Dunlap, of lIuntlngtonj
Charles H. Beck, of Piedmont, W. Va:
Mr.. Lloyd Erhard, of Davis, w, Va;
Rev. W. H. Berry, OF Terra Alta and
a delegate from that place; Rev. C. ].
Bitter and Mr.. Ebelins, of Wheeling;
George F. Rosenmerkle Of Fairmort
and Rev. L. X. Probst, OF Ralrmont;
and Mr.. sncell of Keyser; ], S. Win
berger of Chrkzburg;
These pastors and delegates will DO
entertained at the various homes
throughout the city and tomorrow din
ner and supper will be served in the
basement OF the church by tlle ladies
of the church
1t is believed by those In the best
position to know that the organization
II a West Virginia Synod will result
great good to the denomination
throughout the State and will result
in the development OF the church ter
ritory embraced in the Synod, During
the past few years the Lutheran de-
nomination las seen rapid growth in
wesp NffglhIa, tlayips bpik, Mumber
Of handsome churches and Increased
largely in membership.
At the meeting tomorrY all mat
;ers pertaining to the organization OF
such body will be taken, officers
elected, committees appointed aud a
place of meeting decided upon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-16

bit Of attention. this morning from
passersby. orcprgsd I,bear tho Watson
Hotel on Main street, When q street
photographer was taking the picture
of three small girls.
The camera man has done of the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT cameras, and
tho kids climbed up on the side walk
and requested that they have their
photos taken. The children were OF
foreign birth. and the smaller chill
dren were beautiful. and also scrupu-
lously clean, and their poses before
the black box caused much amuse-
mcnt from all who witnessed the
photo taking
Several gentlemen standing nearby
stated that they would buy some of
the pictures on account Of the beauty
and lmocensc Of the poses.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-16

no. for Mems sample Hats D ~
J0G eolors, styles and sizes
values up % $3.50,