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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
MOORE RUN OVER
 BY AUTOMOBILE.
Dr. Clisby's Machine and Motorcycle Collided Yes
 terday Afternoon

w H. Moore aged about 97 years. inspector for the Birmingham Water works company. Is at Robinson's in- hrmary seriously injured as a result of a collision between an automobile and a motorcycle yesterday afternoon about o'clock at Third avenue and Eighteenth street.
 The automobile was owned and driven by pr A A. clisby, who was going north on Eighteenth street when he ran into tho motorcycle ridden bS Third avenue. It is said that the ac- cident is no more the fault of one than the other.
 The automobile struck the motorcycle and ran upon the young man. pr. Cllsby employed several negroes standing about to lift the machine from Moore's body Moore was taken to a nearby drug store 10 wait for Shaws ann bulance. which took him to the in frmary.
 Dr Clisby was placed under a $50 bond by Policeman Byars for reckless driving He stated last night that he regrets the accident very much and at the time of the accident did all in his power for the comfort of the young man whom he had run over,
 It was stated at the hospital last night that Moore is not fatally injured although 1t was thought for time that there was no chance for him to live,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
DR. A. P. MONTAGUE WILL OFFER
 HIS RESIGNATION TODAY
PRESIDENT OF HOWARD COL LEGE WILL GO TO COLUMBIA COLLEGE AT LAKE CITY, FLORIDA

This morning at the meeting of ths trustees of Howard college. Dr. A. r. Montague. who for ten years has been president of that noted institution. VIII tender his resignation to accept the pres- idency of Columbia college at Lake City. Fla, the co-educational Baptist college in Florida.
 II Is understood an effort will be mads by the members of the Howard collegs faculty, the trustees and the student body to induce pr. Montague to withhold Eis resignation and remain at the head of the institution which under his skillful gui- dance and untiring energy has taken front rank in the educational institutions of the south
 My sole reasons for leaving" said pr. Montague, lis that l think I have been at Howard college long enough I have an opening at Columbia and believe it my duty to accept leave with the kindliest feelings toward all I wish you would express my heartfelt thanks and appre- citation to the many friends who have so kindly expressed their regrets. But the regrets are not all on their side. have been here too long not to deeply regret the breaking of the ties of years.
 T also wish to express my profound- est gratitude to the people of Birming- ham for the splendid support fnan- cial and otherwise, they have given me, and l shall always cherish and remem- Der with pleasure the friendships 1 formed while at Howard college"
 Dr. Montague assumed the presidency of Howard college in 1902. end his en- tire administration has been one of progress and results. He has shown untirlng energy in his efforts to bring the college to the front. He came to Birmingham from Greenville, S. C., where he was president of Furman college, the state Baptist institution. Among his greatest accomplishments was securing an endowment fund of s100, 900, of which $90,000 has actually been realized and received He has also raised an average of s3500 per annum for eight years and has | brought about needed Improvements and the construction of several build- ings. Two handsome buildings have been constructed on the campus. name ly, Renfro hall. q large and capacious dormitory, and handsome library building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
WOOD MADE BOARD
 OF TRADE ATTORNEY
Succeeds Colonel TOmlinsOn. Have Charge of Insur-
 ance Fight

At the Board of Trade meeting yester day Sterling A. Wood was elected at torney for that organization upon a mo- ton made by John w. ONeill and adopt ed unanimously. He succeeds the late Col. John W. Tomlinson, whose death occurred some months ago. Since the death of Colonel Tomlinson, tho office of attorney for the Board of Trade was held open, the duties being discharged by Roy Mccullough. q partner of Colonel Tom linson, and also secretary of the board. When the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade merged. the secretary ship was merged also.
 MT. Wood. whose election occurred yes- terday. is one of the best known attor- neys in this city. He has been a presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce and a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
LAUNCH BIZ FIGHT AGAINST NEW RATES Board of Trade Holds Pro-
 test Meeting COMMITTEE IS NAMED
Committee Will Report at Meeting Today-Interesting Developments Are Expected-Other Cities
 Complaining

The meeting of protest held yester- day by the Board of Trade adopted unanimously stirring resolutions in reference to the recently proposed in- creases in fire insurance and appointed committee of five to investigate and report back to meeting to be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
 The committee appointed by Presi- dent John L. Parker Is composed Of the following well known business men: John ". O'Neill. chairman; c. C. Heidt of Heidt- Nelson Lumber com pany and former councilman; A. w. B. Johnson of Steele Smith company, Edward Warren of Warren Brothers, and Sol Caheen of Caheen Brothers.
 J. B. Babh. secretary of the Cham Der of Commerce, was appointed as special secretary for the executive committee of five. He was requested to get in touch with other cities at once and ascertain what rates are paid fire insurance companies in other stafes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
ADVENT SUNDAY
 SCHOOL PICNIC

The date for the annual picnic of the Church of the Advent Sunday school and congregation has been fixed for Friday, June '. The date originally announced was Thursday. but it was found that other things conflicted with this date. Arrangements have been made for a special car to leave at the corner of Sixth avenue and Twentieth street at 9 o'clock on the morning of the 7th and the pu- pills of the Sunday school and the mem- bers of the congregation and their in vited friends will be carried to the picnic grounds at Germania park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
PREPARE PLANS
 FOR WATERWORKS WeatherIy Introduces Reso- lution Regarding Munich
 pal Owned System

At the meeting of the board of city commissioners 10 be held this morning. Commissioner James Weatherly will in- troduce resolution requiring the city engineer to prepare plans for water work system for the city of Birmingham.
 Tho, resolution merely provides for the preliminary plans regarding location, cost Of construction and other matters per- taining to the plant which are to be pre- pared by MT Kirkpatrick, the city engi- peer. who will report at some future meeting. The resolution is as follows:
 Resolved, That the city engineer be, and he is hereby instructed 10 report to this commission as soon as practical T preliminary plan looking to the location and construction by the city of it's own waterworks system for the supply of suf- ficient clear and wholesome water to the inhabitants of Birmins sham."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
AT THE HOTELS

L. R. Grimes of Montgomery. c. N. Wiley of Ragland and G. A. Moore of ,Gadsden are registered at the Hill- ,man.
 D. F. Morrow of Yolande. Frank Og- Iden of Sulligent and F. R. Taylor of ,Fayette are at the Florence. Robert E. Gam of Anniston, ]. Bug |of Tomatoe and ". K. Stewart of Mo- bile are guests at the Birmingham.
 F. E. St. John of Cullman, Albert |J. Brame of Montgomery and l.. B. Me- Cornell of Brewton are registered at the Morris.
 M R. Floyd of Ragland, J. |. Ray of Wilsonville and B. May of Mobile are at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
TELLS WHY EVERYONE SHOULD BUY AT HOME
Promotion Trade Committee and the Women's Auxiliary Will Meet
 Tomorrow Morning

k. w Ewing, chairman of the pro- motion trade committee of the Cham ber of Commerce. and Mrs. c. P Orr. chairman of the women's auxiliary to this committee, have called meetings of their respective committees to meet in joint session Wednesday morning at f0:30 o'clock in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The ladies desire to have some of their plans acted upon at once before the beginning of the vacation period and have a number of good sugges- tions which are going to be brought out at this meeting.
 As regards the local trade proposi- tion Chairman Ewing has given out the following, which he says appeared recently in Maine newspaper and which he states would be series of good notices for Birmingham people:
 "A Maine business man has given his reasons why he should buy at home instead of placing his patronage elsewhere. While apparently directed against the mail order houses, they apply equally as well to that class of
  gains and so short on civic pride that they place their orders in another com munity to the disadvantage of the present and future prosperity of their own. Here they are:
 Because my interests are here
 Because the community that Is good enough for me to live in Is good enough for me 10 buy in
 Because l believe in transacting business with nay friends.
 Because I want to see the goods.
 Because I want to get what l buy when l pay for it.
 Because my home dealer carries me when I run short
 Because every dollar spend at home stays at home and works for the welfare of my town.
 Because the man I buy from stands back of the goods
 "Because 1 sell what l produce here at home.
 "Beeause the man I buy from pays his part of the town, county and state taxes.
 Because the man I buy from gives value received always.
 Because when i'll luck, misfortune or bereavement comes, the man I buy from is here with the kindly greetings his words of cheer and his pocket book, if need be.
 Here I live and here l buy.
 These are good rules to remember. Individual identification of the moneyed interests with the industries of their own town; reciprocity between its bus mess men and patronage of local stores by consumers--a community of inter- ests--make for the general welfare. in which he who will may share"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
PREPARATIONS MADE TO
 FIGHT TAX INCREASES
Governor Announces in Tuscaloosa That He Will Make State ment Soon-Local Committee Busy Yesterday Securing Powers of Attorney From Different Corporations
 Whose Taxes Have Been Raised

although the fight is to be directed in the main by the business men.
 It is stated that as soon as the powers Of attorney are secured in each case of increase that attorneys will be retained and the fight started. Not a single n- crease will be paid, 1t Is stated, until the proposition has been put up to jury of 12 men who reside in Jefferson coun- ty, and who, il is stated, will be thorough ly advised of the exact situation in this county and elsewhere. It is stated that an organization will be arranged and con tinued until the last case has been tried before a jury of this county's citizens. Some one suggested to the committee yesterday that it was rumored that compromise would be affected. In one voice that delegation answered: "No.'
 Ii is stated that the legal war will be waged at this time for two very sufficient reasons. The first. it is said, is that the recent increases are beyond the pale of square dealing It is stated that year after year Jefferson county has been gouged while other counties have been left free. The second reason Is that if this county continues to mildly accept the increases it is feared they will continue every year without cessation. In that event 1t is stated Birmingham will eventu- ally become a fine pasture country" The indignation of local citizens over the increases and the apparent attitude of Governor ONeal knows no bounds, Real izing that no help can be secured except by appealing to the people themselves, a campaign of education will be carried on to show the exact situation so that the jurymen hereaftr to be secured will be pretty well informed as to the handi- caps of this county as far as tax matters are concerned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
The Mean Old Thing

From the New York Press.
 That was adding insult to injury" said Representative Mann. the minority leader of the House, apropos of a politl- cal squabble. It reminds me of young links. Late one night young links sat in a crowded trolley ear. and when girl he knew got aboard and stood directly in front of him he made no sign His face hicden by his newspaper. he pretendtd q thet he did not know the. girl would like t. have his scat.
 After a while she spoke.
 Good evening. Mir. Jinks.'
 ''Why, good evening"
 i've been to the Primrose social dance.' Then. after a pause, she added; Its d wonder. Mir. links, you wouldn't offer me your seat!'
 links then got up. But he was very abRry. He said. alter he hooked himself to a strap:
 ''I thought you would not want it. for, as you said youd been to dance, know you must have been sitting all the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
LET CONTRACT FOR S5:O,OOO BUILDING To Be Erected at Fourth Avenue and Twentieth
 Street

contract will be let this afternoon for the erection of the new fve-story building with a frontage on Twen- tieth street north of Fourth avenue, and also upon Fourth avenue.
 Bids were received yesterday on the proposed building and will be an- nouncod this afternoon by H. D. Breed . ing, architect in charge of the work. The building will cost about s50.000 and has been leased for q term of years by well known furniture house. The building will be the first absolutely freproof building to be erected In Bir- mingham under the new building laws enacted by the city commission and which have been proclaimed the best of their kind in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
WEST END TO HOLD
 A MASS MEETING

The ire of citizens residing in Beat 9, which includes West End, Elyton and other points in Greater Birmingham, has been aroused over the recent tax in- crease A meeting of protest will be held tomorrow night at West End station by the citizens of that community.
 Dr. w. c. Gewin, who is heavy tax payer of that community. said yesterday that the recent tax raises affects the smallest taxpayer in this county and it behooves every one who would see a square deal for Jefferson county to give undivided attention to the protesting com- mttees.
 He added that the meeting to be held by the citizens of that community was being done with the end in view of strict cooperation in the general plan to defeat the increases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
OROZCO
 BREAKS HIS WORD

Washington, May H.-Despite an al- legged agreement by General Orozco not to molest a consignment of dynamite from Fl Paso to Chihuahua city for the use in mines, Mexican rebels have captured, according to reports received here today, two carloads of the explosive. Immedi- ately upon the receipt of this informa- ton, Secretary MacVeagh ordered the collector Of customs at Fl Paso to hold up the remaining three carloads of the shipment-Presdent Taft authorized the exportation upon the condition that Gen. eral Orozco's forces would not interfere with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
o,NEAL TO MAKE
 STATEMENT SOON

Tuscaloosa, May 27.-(SpeciaD.- Governor Emmet O Neal stated here today that he was going to make public a statement concern ing the protest raised by number of Birmingham and Jefferson coun- ty citizens about. the tax raises re- gently announced by the state tax commissioners. The governor stated that he had figures and records in Montgomery that would be given out for publication as soon as he returned home. and that they contained the amount of taxes a number of the protesting men had been paying to the county. He intimated that number of the most indignant citizens had been heretofore getting out pretty easy In the tax matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
No New Skirt

From the Philadelphia Ledger
 Miss Elsie De Wolfe was taking about the draped skirts of the new spring fash- ions.
 T heard an Easter anesdote the other day about these new skirts she said
 "A young wife, al Atlantic City, ar- peared before her husband in draped suit of eream-colered cloth, ready for tho boardwalk's Easter parade.
 How do 1 look, George?' she asked. Fine
 But tell me. George, does my sklrs hang even all around?'
 " Yes said George, after a close look. Yes, quite even.
 Oh, deari said she Then I'll have to go upstairs again. These draped skirts you know don't hang right If they hang even.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28

That an uncompromising fight Is to be waged before the juries of this county against the recent tax increases an- nounced by the state tax board was fully evidenced yesterday when a committee of busy Birmingham business men walked the streets practically all day securing power of attorney from those IT firms anu individuals whose taxes were recently raised tremendously.
 The committee secured over half the necessary authority yesterday, 1t Is stated The campaign will be continued today when 1t is expected that the necessary number of powers of attorney will have been secured Some of the large corpora tions will assist the committee, 1t Is stat ed, through individual legal departments,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
POCAHONTAS ORDER
 MET YESTERDAY
Officers Elected, Appoint ments Made and Board
 of Appeals Named

An entertainment last night which was attended by very large gathering ended the single day session of the Pocahontas council, composed of ladies affiliated with the Red Men order in Birmingham yes terday. The social session was held at the Red Mems hall last night where all of the recently elected officials appeared and received congratulations from the members of the order
 The meeting was attended by 75 dele gates from various points in this state. The business transacted consisted of re- ports of the various officers and com mittees and the. election of officers for the ensuing year.
 The election resulted as follows; Great Focahontas, Mrs. Minnie Dean, hPoenix City; Great wenonah. Mrs. Lucy Lau- renee, Marvel; Great Minnehaha, Mrs. Bertie Fisher, Sandusky; Great Prophet ess, Mrs Mary Hacker, Ragland; Great Keeper of Records. Mrs. Sara McPher- son, Birmingham, reelected; Great Keep CT of wampum. Mrs. Ruth Wallace. Bloc ton.
 The following appointments were made at the meeting by the constituted author tiles:
 Great First Scout. Sarah Franklin. Phoenix City: Great Second Scout, Mrs. Clara Shubert, Cordova Great Guard of the Tepee, Mrs. Bessie Gibson, Girard; {; Great Guard Of the Forest, Mrs. Annie Chapman. Alabama City
 The board of appeals was appointed as follows Mrs. Ethie Morris. Lnagsdale; Miss Jamie Hall, East Tallassee; Mrs. Dora Rowe. Avondale.
 The delegates were very much pleased with the work accomplished here yester- day and reports indicated that the coun- cil was growing in membership as well as accomplishments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Suits Filed

The following suits were among those filed in the city and circuit courts yes- terday:
 J. G. McBreen vs. Southern Railway company The plaintiff claims $500 dam ages, alleging that he was carried be- yond his destination while riding as a passenger on the defendant company's s railway.
 Solomon Moore vs. Woodward Iron com pany. The plaintiff claims $2o00 for all legged personal injuries.
 Will Asbury vs. Alabama Great South crn Railway company. The plaintiff claims slO.O00 for alleged personal inju- ries while in the employ of the defendant company.
 Mrs. A E. White vs. Seaboard Air Line Railway company. The plaintiff claims 5000 alleging she was carried beyond her destination.
 James Butler vs. Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company. The plaintiff claims 5000 for alleged personal injuries. Arthur Brown vs. Birmingham Machine and Foundry company. The plaintiff claims s2tO0 for alleged personal nju- ries.
 
 PROTECT YOUR WAGON and implements with Acme Quality Wagon Paint. Acme Quality Paint Store, 2Of5 3d avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Supported Two

from the Plttsburg Post.
 \ drummer for a Pittsburg hardware house landed in small town In another state and was dissatisfied with the hotel accommodations. The town had two hos tels, and he knew them both. He was dissatisfied with both and said so plainly.
 This town ain't big enough for two hotels,' he asserted to the waiter. They're both bum,
 That's just it." explained that func- tionary. People are forever leavin' one or the other in disgust. and they've got to have some place to go."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
STERLING A. WOOD Prominent Lawyer, Who Was Named Special Attorney for the Board of Trade Yesterday

leading member of the Birmingham bar for several years. He is now engaged in law practice with his son. Clement A. Wood. who is a graduate of Alabama University.
 Mir. Wood, 1t is taken will have charge of the legal fight that will be wagol against the insurance association recently announcing increases in this city. He will also prepare general legislation to be presented at the next session of the legislature about insurance practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Real Estate Transfers

peads were placed on record yesterday in the probate office showing transfers of real estate. the consideration being sloco or more.
 s12.50o-Mrs. Arabella R. Latham to Mrs. I.,Ilie T. Whitfield. lot 50x1io feet. on the south side of Fourth avenue, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets
 s55c0--Josiah Crosby and wife. Anna Crosby, to C. M. smith and Blanche Smith, lots Il and P in block 2l-F, EnsIey.
 szS50--J. w. Gwin to w. C. Hontop lots $ and 57, according to Henyer x Booth 5 survey, Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued at the probate office yesterday: T. H. stover of Memphis. Tenn. to Miss Arna Wesley Mcvay
 S A. Mckee of Ensley to Miss Cora c. Stovall
 s. R. Mcintyre of Birmingham to Miss Emma W. Leonard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Disappointments

From the Washington star.
 Everybody has had his disappoint- ments. said the ready made philoso- pher.
 That's right replied the everyday person Nearly every man know would rather bc a successful ball play CT than what he is'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
"BlMe0" Beats Knife and chisel

Have you a corn. callous bunion, wart? Use judgment--use rBingo.' = Don't try to slice it off or dig 1t out--don't run risk of blood poisoning, Don't let corn sar- geons cut or sandpaper your feet, How can he know how deep to go without hurting you--without drawing bloody Why pay him more for inst temporary costs C bits)? Don't use sticky llas ters with thin coating of dope to affect surface -onlN---with straps to bulge the tockiug---inerease pressure against tender, painful spot and make you wear larger shoes.
 Bingo's better. quicker. safer. more thorough. Gets rid of these pests en- tire Allays pain and inflammation quick's a wink. Corn. or cailous shriy- els up---you pick 1t off. throw It awayl Harmless to normal flesh.
 Hinges 25c at drug stores. sent direct s Dem nson rharmscai Co., III Nu. Dearborn St. ''hicage. Ir. sold in this ci,y by Collier Drug Co.. lvy seA Street. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
Some Headline

From the New York Teiegraph The prize headline of the month reads as follows:
 GIRL WHO FELL OUT
 OF BALLOON ARRIVES. II is gratifying to know that the long drop is ended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-28
spcnd srmmcr on chcr. N nhio Rx.

Many attractive resorts in Old Vir- ginia mountains. Write John b. Potts, c. r. A.. Richmond, Va. for Summer Folder, or call on Birmingham ticket offices. 6-2S-e6-2S S30-G-2-4-s-7-9