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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
PLAN DEMOCRATIC
CLUB IN EVERY BEAT
Central Committee Meets
Monday at Capital
SMITH ISSUES CALL
Each District President Urged to At
tend-Progress as to Organiza-
ton of Wilson Marshall Clubs
Will Be Reported
SMITH ISSUES CALI

MONTGOMERY August 7.-(Special)-
State Auditor C. Brooks Smith, chair
man of the Wilson and Marshall CEN
trail committee, has called q meeting
of the committee at the city council
chamber, Montgomery. for next Monday.
August 49, at IL o'clock noon. The
meeting Will be held for the purpose
of organizing and exchanging ideas as
to methods of securing the organization
of an enthusiastic Wilson and Marshall
club in every beat in Alabama.
In addition to the members of the
central committee, Chairman Brooks
Smith has written letter to each OF
the district presidents asking them to
be present. Should any of the presi-
dents find that they cannot attend the
meeting, Mr. Smith asks that they
write any suggestions they have TO
make, together with what steps they
have taken toward organizing clubs In
their counties
Tho members of the central com
mittee are as follows: C. Brooks Smith
of Montgomery. chairman; Frank p
Glass of Birmingham, John II. Bank
head. Jr., of Jasper, j. G. Oakley OF
Ashby, John ]. King of Consul and
John II. Wallace. Jr, of Montgomery.
There are IS district presidents. to
each of whom there have beeen as
signed several counties In which to
organize Wilson and Marshall clubs.
In his letter to the district presidents
Mr. Smith says, in part:
I'VE would appreciate 1T very much
II you would be present at this meet
ing to give the committee the benefit
of your experience and advice. III,
however, you should find 1t impossible
to come, please write any suggestions
that you may think advisable and
what steps you have taken toward the
organization of the counties assigned
you, also the name and postoffice ad-
dress of the chairman in each county
which you have appointed, and what
clubs have been formed and the chair
man and address of each such club in
your district
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Goodwater, August 7.--(Speciah)-A
very unusual and interesting decision
was rendered by Judge Merrill in the
circuit court OF Shelby county on yes
terday in the case of F. M. Adams,
plaintiff, vs. the Central of Georgia
Railway company, defendant.
The plaintiff had sued the railroad
for damages and alleged In his COM
plant that on the 22d day of February.
1911. he boarded one of the defendant $
trains at Dunnavant to go to Sterritt,
that the distance did not exceed five
miles. and that he rendered the de-
PENDANTS conductor Is cents, which was
az cents for the first four miles and
3 cents for the odd mile. The conductor
demanded Is cents, which was cents a
mile, and refused to accept the said 13
cents and elected the PLAINTIFF from
said train.
| The evidence on the trial showed tnat
the plaintiff and his witnesses had meas
ured the distance accurately between
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
FIELDER AND JONES
ARE OUT ON BAIL

Montgomery, August Additional
prosecutions growing out of the murder of
Sloan Rowan. the Benton merchant,
which occurred in this city July IS, took
a sensational turn this forenoon when
Judge Armistcd Brown of the city court
granted bail OF $4,000 each to j. II. Fielder
and A. Sidney Jones, who are under in
dictment accused of being implicated II:
the Rowan killing.
The cases were continued until the next
term of court and they are expected to
furnish bond. 4. S. Jones is the father
o. Walter Jones, who was sentenced to
death last week for Rowan's murder.
More startling developments are expected
with the grand jury next Monday recon-
Vening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
W|LS0N-MARSHALL
CLUB FOR JASPER
Paper Being Circulated Sc
curing Names-Special
Jury Summoned

Jasper, August 7.-tSpecial.)-A paper
is being circulated securing names for
Wilson Marshall club in Jasper, and the
citizens are manifesting great interest in
the presidential and vice presidential can
didates of the democratic party. Already
a large number of names have been Sc
cured pledging their support to the can
didate and to the interest of the party as
a whole. The organization of the club will
be perfected within a few days. and they
will be ready to advance the interests
of the party and the candidates In every
way they can.
special term of the grand jury has
been summoned to convene In the grand
Jury room of the Walker county court
house on the 18th for the purpose OF re-
turning indictments and clearing the way
for the opening OF circuit court next
month.
The peach crop has been quite success
throughout this county and the people
have canned an unusual amount OF
peaches this year. The rainy season made
the crop pass quicker than 1t would had
there been less rain.
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MERRILL RENDERS UNUSUAL
AND INTERESTING DECISION

Dunnavant and Sterritt, and that 1t WAS
co.176 feet from Dunnavant to Sterritt. The
evidence also showed that the said Gen.
trail of Georgia Railroad company was
operating it's road on said date on two
and a half cent passenger rate. 1t VIII
be observed that on the ed day OF Feb
ruary, 1911, tho 2,b cent rate was in effect
not only by virtue of the statute. but by
order of the court of appeals.
However Judge Merrill held that he
would take judicial knowledge of the pro-
ceedngs before Judge Jones wherein the
act of the legislature was held unconsti-
tutional, that Judgment was conclusive
on the plaintiff in this case and binding
On the court; that the defendant was en-
titled to the affirmative charge. and was
not liable for putting the plaintiff Oft
said train, even though he rendered the
21h cents per nliIe-the rate that was in
eject at that time, on the Central of
Georgia railway, gave the affirmative
charge for the defendant and refused the
affirmative charge to the plaintiff
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
UFFRAGETTESA ARE
GIVEN FIVE YEARS
Irish Courts Are Severe on
Women Who Made At
tack on Asquith

Dublin, August MARY Leigh, the
sufrragette, who was tried today on
the charge of wounding John L. Red
mond, leader of the Irish parliamentary
party. with Ratchet she had thrown
at Premier Asquiths carriage on July
10, was sentenced TO five years i'm
prisonment.
Gladys Evans, whose sentence was
yesterday reserved, after she had been
found guilty to setting fire, on July is,
to the Theatre Royal here. in which
Mr. Asquith was scheduled to speak.
also was sentenced to a term of five
years.
Lizzie Baker, charged with being an
accomplish of Gladys Evans, pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to seven
months imprisonment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
HOBLITZELLE HERE; SAYS
HE WILL BUILD FINE NEW
THEATRE IN BIRMINGHAM

IT am here said Mr. Hoblitzelfa, ito
complete negotiations for the HiprodPtne.
We have several sites offered but none
have struck mo with much favor ex-
cepting one. ] will probably close that
proposition up today after which shall
take the people into my confidence as
TO the details. Our company proposes to
erect a theatre here and that is an as
sured fact.
"In connection with the statement ac-
credited to Mr.. Wells that / will not be
given bookings into this city, l will say
that I do my own booking and my acts
cannot be forced from me by any agency.
No, we have been here many years and
L shall not feel apprehensive about NOV
ing at this time to say the least In the
meanwhile do not care to get into any
newspaper controversy with Mr.. Wells
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
DIR. ORR TO LECTURE
ON HEALTH CONDITION

Montgomery, August 7.-(Special)-Dr
w. w. Dinsmore, director of the Rookie
teller Institute for the Prevention Of
Hookworm Disease in Alabama, has as
sirned DR.. J. Frazier Orr, one of the
field workers for the commission. to the
task of delivering stereopticon lectures
at the remaining teachers Institutes in
the state.
Dir. Orr will lecture before the Institutes
on health conditions as applied to the
rural schools throughout the state, and
tire state department of health anticipates
that much good will be done through the
efforts of DR.. Orr. He has been assigned
to seven Institutes, to be held in east and
sout heast Alabama.
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Karl Hoblitzele. president of the Inter-
state Amusement company, which organi-
cation operates the Majestic theatre in
this city and a circuit covering large
part of tho country, is in Birmingham
He arrived yesterday afternoon and with
his arrival there developed a rumor that
he would close negotiations here today for
the proposed Hippodrome that has been
spoken of repeatedly during the last few
weeks. He said in answer to questions
that he had negotiations on, would most
sssuredly erect a new theatre here to be
called the JIippodrome and that a deal
would be closed today.
He said that the Majestic would con-
tinue to be a place OF amusement for
theatre goers here, but he did not have
those details worked out.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
MERCHANTS DISCUSS
MANY MATTERS

Atlanta, August 7.-Discussion OF
craftsmanship, business organization
and credit marked the second days
session here today of the annual con-
vention of the Southern Merchants as
ISOLATION The convention closes to-
morrow with the election of officers
for the coming year. Two thousand
merchants We're present.
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Death of Miss Wynne

Walnut Grove, August I.-tSpecial.)--
Miss Mary Wynne, younger daughter OF
Dr. and Mrs. n. B. Wynne of this place,
died this morning at $3.50 O'Clock. She
is survived by her parents, one sister,
Miss Ellen Wynne. and one brother
Frank Wynne. The deceased was "a year,
of age. Interment at Walnut Grove Gem.
etery.
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CALERA NEWS

Calera. August Specially 1.-The Louis
willie and Nashville railroad is putting In
new sidings and building new fire clean
ing pit in the yards here.
The Gun club. recently organized here,
is increasing in membership and great
enthusiasm is being manifested by the
members.
The revival in progress at the Baptist
church is being ably conducted by DR..
Hubbard of Montevallo, pastor of this
church, and Dr. Aders, prominent min
lister of Birmingham.
There Is an epidemic of hog cholere
and the loss thereby has been extensivs
in this section.
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Weather Forecast

Washington, August Alabama and
Mississippi: Showers and thunder
storms Thursday and probably Friday.
Georgia: Local rains Thursday and
Friday.
Tennessee: Showers and thunder
storms Thursday and probably Friday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
FORT PAYNE MAN IS
ON TRIAL IN GADSDEN
E. C. Drew Charged With
Using Mails to Defraud
FIVE INDICTMENTS
Twenty Five Witnesses Present From
New England Points-Southern
Iron and Steel Co. Will Meet
Payroll Saturday Week

Gadsden, August 7.-(special.) 1.-The trial
of E. C. Drew, the Fort Payne promoter
charged with having used the United
States mail to defraud, was taken up In
federal court today, Judge w. l. Grubt
presiding. There are five indictments
pending against Drew, but he probably
will be tried only on this one, which In
wolves his operations in the Fort Payne
Fuel and Iron company. There are 25 wit
nesses here, some of them from Maine,
Massachusetts. New Hampshire and other
New England points.
Early in the trial attorneys for the gov
eminent and for the defense argued over
the point of whether the indictment had
been changed after having been returned.
but the court held that the indictment
is good. Then United States District At
torney o. d. Street presented the govern
ments plan of procedure to the jury. He
said he would attempt to prove that Drew
had secured control of the property of the
old Fort Payne company and organized
a new one to be known as the Fort Payne
Fuel and Iron company. Mr.. Street said
it would be shown that Drew told stock
holders of the old company that the
property was unencumbered, when it was
mortgaged for s110,500 that he held more
than 5000 acres of land, when he had
only about $4,000; that he had invested
$4,000 in an electrical proposition, when
the latter was not worth $4,000, and that
to induce subscribers to enter his scheme
he had used the United States mails.
A number of minor cases were heard
by Judge w. I. Grub in the federal court
yesterday. The most of these were for re-
failing liquor without license and for
Illicit distilllng.
Street improvements
Property owners on Chestnut street
have begun a campaign for the i'm
proyement of that street 1t is planned
by city officials to put down eight
inches of crushed Stag and then a sur
face dressing of two inches of crushed
limestone on this street. Yesterday
city Engineer Marsh ordered 5000 gall
Ions of road oil for use on Forest ave-
nue..
Meet Payroll on August II
Announcements have been posted at
the Southern Iron and Steel company's
plant here that the poyroll will be
met Saturday, August II. Preparations
are being made for extensive repairs at
the plant Material Is being received
and a large force of men is at work
The rolling mill will be put into oper-
alton again within the next few weeks,
according to q semi-official report
here.
Funds Running Low
At last nights meeting of the coun-
ell 1t was decided to make an inspec-
ton trip over the city to see what arc
lights can be replaced with Tungsten
lamps. The treasurers report showed
that the citys finances are running low
now and the administration may have
to borrow money.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

Thousands Turned Away. Everybody
Said, "Grentest OF All shows" COOL
MAJESTIC, beautiful Indogr Garden.
Direct from Moulin Rouge, Paris,
France--aParis by Night" 15--Peopie-
IL. Greatest, most elaborate sensation
In America. Special for the children,
"BafIey's Beautiful Dogs" In classic
poses. Don't fail 10 see them. Special
attention to children. New cooling sys-
teua Come early. 1880, 1870, $500.
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IN RUBBER DISTRICT
Efficient Police Force Has Been Put
in Charge of Situation

Lima, Peru, August 7.-Charles Rey Cas-
tro. the special commissioner appointed
| by the Peruvian government to take
,. =. 49, --,tTss5H rubber district
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Weather Conditions

INC6SB III TdIHI Tai SIfINc q Uffs 4 = :
Il. C. HORTON, Local Forecast
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Local Data

For the "a hours ending at p. m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-11-30
With the Minister'S

In the Saturday game OF the Detroit
Whist club the following scores were
NORTH AND SOUTH
Mrs. G. r. Bielman and Thomas wat
MRS Clark and s. A Commons. II.
EAST AND WEST.
Mrs. w. Is. Battelle and w. b. Bat
AIRS, + e. w. Bright and b. e. w.
MRS M X Bennett, and h. d Marks,
q
In the mems handicap game. Mon
day evening. the following scores we're
made:
NORTH AND SOUTH.
L q. Crawford and I >; Pratt ~.
A. c. Stellwagen and Carl stell'
r. H. Slick and II. wyma, II.
II. Boehm and S. Stringer. average;
ID. p. Markey and T; Watson. -lh
s. II. Pittman and II. b. simmons
% EAST AND WEST.
H d. Marks and B. Van Nordeau
w. d. Ellsworth and f. f. w
G. +. Bieiman and Frank Smith,
X. r.. Richards and C. w. Rogers, RI
+. U. Bsikwiii and James Il Koran
+. O. Bates and +. ]. Memo. In.
-. b. Stewart and 8. Fox, -.
In the '1adies' night" game. Thurs
day evening. the following scorer
NORTH AND SOUTH.
Mrs r. f. Slick and p. e. Slick. r.
Mrs. +. 10. w Bright and +. Il. w
Bright RI.
Mrs. C. +. Bielman and C. w. Rogers
ri.
Mrs. Thomas Watson and Thoma
Watson, q.
g. A. Commons and G. Clark, %.
EAST AND WEST.
Mrs. w. b. Battelle and w. b Bat
telle, re.
Mrs. A r. Sage and c. F. Bieiman
RI. -,
Mrs. M. r. Bennett and II. D. Marks
"a.
Mrs. A. C. steliwagen md A C stell
wagon, e
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-11-30
FIGHTING ISLAND CASE
is CARRIED TO COURT

The suit to determine the ownership
of Fighting island and the right TO the
fishiag privileges around the island
will be taken up In the non-jury sit
tlngs In Sandwich, next week, begin
hing Monday. Justice James Leitch.
former chairman OF the Ontario rail-
way and municipal board, who was
recently elevated to the bench, win
preside.
The suit In connection with the isl
and is brought by the F. F. Palms 60
tate TO have purchase contract with
Pittsburgh syndicate declared nun
and void. on the ground that the syn
dictate, 1t Is alleged, has paid only g..
600 or the sum agreed on for the isl
and. The Palms estate also wants
the court TO set aside the license
which gives G. w. Gauthier, OF Wind
sor. the right to the fishing privileges
surrounding the island. Mr.. Gauthier
was given the license by the lands de-
partment OF the Ontario government.
The defendants say they would have
continued the payments on the pur-
chase OF the island. had the Ontario
government not taken away the fish,
ing privileges.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-11-30

of the ball, and her competent aides
had the pleasure of seeing their earn.
/ est efforts to make the ball sue
| cess, realized. Everyone present
agreed that the Bal Poudre OF 1912
was quite the prettiest and jolliest
dance epef-gixen- under the society 3
auspices.
An interesting Eastern Star func-
ton took place on Monday last, when
] verside chapter held its anniversary.
The worthy grand matrcn Mrs. Reyes,
OF Oliyet, was present; also the grand
Ruth, Mrs. Palmer, of Detroit, ana
Past Grand Patron Robert E. Lem
hardt, OF Detroit. Most Of tie city
chapters were represented, as well as
Wyandotte, Pontiac, BEDFORD. Com
merce. Mt Clemens, Adrian, Munroe.
Ypsilanti and other out-of-town chap
tiers. Riverside chapter officers work
ed tho degrees In the Afternoon, and a
banquet followed. Palestine chapter
officers worked in the eyGeing, boih
chapters winning much praise for trc
excellence OF their ritual work. Mrs.
Beade, on behalf OF Riverside chapter,
presented TO Mrs. Keyes a beautiful
cut glass compete, and Mr.. Wilbur,
on behalf of Palestine chapter, pre-
sented to Riverside chaoter massive
and artistic bronze combination ink
well, calendar and letter file for their
secretary's desk. Mrs. and MIR. Harry
Reed sang some very pleasing songs,
and short addresses by the grand Of
ficers and other officials OF the order
brought proceedings TO a clcse. Mrs
Jenat Sutherland Is worthy matron,
and Thomas Dooley is worthy patron
| OF the chapter.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-11-30
BOY "BORROWS" $100 FOR
FATHER; DISAPPEARS

Parker Bros, OF No. 1910 Michigan
ave-, have asked the police to search
for the young son OF a neighborins
merchant, who rushed into their place
OF business, Friday. and asked them
to let him have $500 for his father. to
be returned a little later by check.
They furnished the money, and the
boy has not been seen since. His
father said he knew nothing about the
loan"
8. p Bradley, OF No. 46 Warren-ave.
east. reports to the police that dia-
mond ring valued at $3.50 was stolen
from his residence.
Mrs. j. II. Gale reports that some
one picked up her handbag. contains
ing 1910, from the counter Of down
town store, Friday.
Earl Cone. an elevator boy, employ
ed by the National Clothing Co., No.
154 Woodward-ave., was arrested by
Detectives Donovan and Dryer, Fri
day, on the charge Of stealing $50
fur coat. and SIS suit from his en-
ployers. He Is alleged to have been
wearing the stolen goods when ar
rested.
Morris Ravin, jeweler, at No. Ala IL
reports that burglars
his store, and stole five
watches1 four brooches, and other
jewelry, valued altogether at 1884.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-11-30

aria polonaise from "Mignon." (Thom'
as), Nine. Maconda; Down in the
Forest" (Ronald). The Sighted
SWAIN" (Old English, Mr.. McCor.
mack: But Lately in Dance En-.
braced Her. (Arensky); when the
Night Comes" (Anonymous); Love
Has Wings" (Rogers). Nine. Macon
da; Irish songs, THE Lark IN the
Clear Air." "Emir's Farewell" THE
Foggy Dew" Mr.. Mccormack; waltz,
'Printemps,' Uuckstone), Nine. Ma
conda; "Anade" lie Roi d'Ys), (Lalo) /;
aria, 10 non no che una" (Leoncaval-
lo). Mr.. Mccormack.
80
Mrs. May LeggeltAbel. with Miss
Margaret Mannebach, will give the
first OF series OF sonta recitals, Wed
nesday evening. Dec. 4. In Michigan
Conservatory hall. They will be as
sisted by Archibald G. Jackson, bari.
tone
Detroit efHbwcmen will have the
honor OF entertaining, Thursday aeer-
noon, Dec. 8. in he Century building.
Gena Branscombe-Mrs John Tenncy.
OF New York-one OF Americas fore
most composers and = young woman
whose ability Is recognized at home
and abroad. Mrs. Branscombe Ten
ney will give program OF her own
compositions, for the Twentieth Cen
fury club, assisted by Mrs. r. b.
Smith, sopranos Mrs. II. Y. McMuller,,
violinist, and Archibald Jackson, BARI
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will be given In the Crittenton home.
Thursday afternoon and evening. Dec
8. The home will be prcttily decorat I'd
with the national colors, the booths
for the sale OF the practical and fancy
articles carrying out the ycd, white
and blue colors Every effort bag
been made by al energetic committee
10 make q great success OF the fair.
Supper will be served from to .
o'clock.
Several persons In the audience, in
the Century building. Friday morn
ing, listening to Miss Marie Ware
Laughton, OF Boston, lecture on ard
analysis, the Irish PLAYS and players,
interrupted the speaker To protest
against the mucn-discussed play OF
the Western World" which II IL al
legged, maligns the Irish race. This
Is the play which, when given in Phil
adelphia, last winter, by Lady
Gregorys Irish players. was hooted
of the stage he PLAYERS receiving
very rough treatment at the hands OF
the audience. Miss Laughton's quota.
ton from Arnold Daily. the actors de-
tense OF the play and players at the
time. that "the American public has
made an idiotic rumpus," reused the
ire OF several CT those present and
Miss Laughton soon found herself tho
center OF heated discussion. Miss
Laughton Is giving series OF lectures
on the drama AMI dramatist. She will
take up a group OF modern European
dramatists, Monday morning.
o.
The daintiest of decorations, lots OF
dancing men, plenty of Tango" mu-
sic, and delicious supper, served TO
make the annual Bal Poudre, held FRI
day evening In Strasburg's academy,
under the auspices of the District
Nursing society. delightful function
The attendance was very large, the
dancing floor being completely filled
at all times, and the spectators gal
lery held few vacant chairs, so that
the charitable Golfers OF the District
Nursing society should be well-filled
as a result. The white and gold ball
room OF the academy was charmingly
decorated with green vines and clus
tiers OF pink roses, and the white
boxes, built along the sides OF the
hall, cushioned In their comfortable
seats, with blue satin. The supper
room was similarly treated by thu
florist, and In the center OF eacl
table was n basket OF blue wicker
filled with pink roses, tied with pinl
tulle, pink-shaded candelabra shedding
a soft glow over the whole. Although
In Difference TO the wishes Of the old
er members OF society, the ball com
mittee announced that only ever
third dance would be the Tango. tn
devotes OF that popular form o
dance. over which society seems Z
have gone quite mad. "Tangoed." any
way. TO every two-step and walt
played by the big orchestra. Mrf
Chauncey G. Griggs. general Chairman