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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
DISMISS SUITS
 AGAINST VARDAMAN

Meridian, Miss, March S.-(special.)- Attorney General Ross A. Collins of Jack son, Miss, was in the city Saturday and states that all the suits against ex-Gov- ernor vardaman were dismissed yester- day by Chancellor Garland Lyle at Jack son. The brief of the attorney general showing cause why the suits against Vardaman and the banks should be dis missed was sustained by the chancellor. These are the suits that were instituted during the Noel administration and in which Judge Brame was employed as special counsel.
 Some time ago Attorney General Col lins, complying with the request of the legislature, and in accordance with his own views on the subject, submitted the matter of dismissing these suits to Gov ernor Brewer and Governor Brewer re- piled that it was a matter that belonged solely to the attorney generals office. The papers for dismissal were then filed before the chancellor and the order dis missing the suits was made Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Greenville Personals

Greenville, March S.-(Special.) )-Miss Dorothy Graham is the guest of Miss Lucille Graham on Fort Dale street
 Miss Annie Laurie Beeland of the Wom- ans college at Montgomery, spent few days recently as the guest of her par ents, MT. and Mrs. W. J. Beeland.
 Miss Walker of Montgomery was the guest Sunday of MT. and Mrs. J. P. Powell
 Miss Viola Walker. Miss Ellie Frank Bledsoe and Miss Alkaline Bayne, who were the guests of Miss Ruby Nicholson, have returned to their homes at Mont gomery.
 Miss M. E. Ewing was the guest of her parents this week.
 Miss Willie Miles, who has been the guest of Miss Lorena Ewing, has re- turned to her home in Montgomery.
 Miss Clara Powell is the guest of rel atives at Montgomery.
 Miss Ruth Powell, who has been the guest of friends and relatives in Mont gomery, has returned to her home.
 Miss Myra Abbot of Montgomery was the guest of friends and relatives here Sunday.
 Mrs. D. NJ. Powell has returned from Montgomery, where she has been for sev- eral weeks.
 Mrs Frank Mack attended Mardi Gras at New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
NO COLD WAVE IN
 SIGHT THIS WEEK

Washington, March 3.-There is nothing to indicate that cold wave will cross the country this week, according to the weekly bulletin of the weather bureau, issued tonight.
 There will be-" says the bulletin, "a general though gradual reaction to nor mai temperatures over the region east of the Rocky mountains Tuesday and Wednesday and moderate temperatures thereafter until the close of the week. A disturbance now covers the west and southwest and will advance slowly east ward, accompanied by snow and rain in middle and northern states east of the Rocky mountains during the next several days. The next disturbance to cross the country will appear in the far west Thursday or Friday and prevail over the middle west at the end of the week.
 Moderate weather and wind condi- tions will prevail over the transatlantic routes the coming week."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
GREAT MANY BILLS DISPOSED
 OF SATURDAY AT JACKSON

Jackson. Miss, March 3.-(Speciai.) Saturday being local day a great many bills were disposed of. but few of them were of general interest. In the house batch of 30 or 40 bills were called up by MT. Minor, chairman of the local and private committee, read by title, and all passed on one roll call. This Is not the constitutional way of pass ing bills, but it seems to answer the purpose and the lawe will doubtless stick just as we'll as if the clerk had waded all the way through them. line by line. As it is few members try to hear even the titles, trusting to the committee to have done the work as 1t should have done and eliminating all local bills that were not of merit.
 If the bills were read from begin ming to end nobody would hear them. and they would be no better prepared to vote on them intelligently than they are with the simple reading of the title, and what's the difference in the long run, as the courts do not go behind the enrolled bills?
 Two counties demanded second dis trict and new courtnouses. and the senate having denied the petition of the citizens of Newton county for second Judicial district, while the house granted the prayer of Covington coun- ty for two districts. the second court house to be built at Seminary. by money raised by the town and the county will not be put to any expense whatever.
 After next Wednesday, according to a resolution offered by Genin. the house will begin to hold three sessions per day. Sne beginning at g o'clock, the second at 2:30 and the third at 7:30. Next Saturday. March g, has been set for final adjournment. but with a dozen sessions per day it is not believed ad- journment can be had by that date,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Mrs. Schroeder Buried

Cullman. March S.-tspesial)-The fu- neral of Mrs. William Schroeder, who died at her home near this city Saturday morning, occurred from the residence Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Schroeder was one of the best known Ger man ladies in this section The funeral services were conducted by Rev. l.. Hopp. pastor of the St. Johns Evangelical Luth- eran church. and interment was made im- mediately following the services at the Protestant cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
NO DISORDER IN
 lift COAL STRIKE Cease Negotiations Looking
 Toward Settlement LEADERS IN LONDON Premier Asquith's Promised State ment Awaited With Greatest In-
 terest-French Miners May
 Follow the English
LEADERS IN LONDON

London, March 3.-The coal strike the greatest in the history of the BTU ish Isles, is marking time over the week -end. One feature Is the complete absence of disorder In the districts affected. All negotiations looking to' settlement have ceased, as the leaders who recently gathered In London have scattered to attend local matters m connection with the strike. Labor leao CTS in all spheres have insisted upon the importance of supporting- tne miners, because now that the govern ment has decided to institute mn mum wage in conneorfon with tne mines 1t will be impossible much long CT to withhold establishing minimum wage in all industries. Thus the strike will become a triumph for the cause of labor all around.
 The next word is with the govern ment and Premier Asquiths promised statement tomorrow Is awaited with the greatest interest. However, no ar engagement has been made for me m troduction of a minimum wage pill.
 At a mass meeting of dock workers of Bristol today resolution was adopt ed providing that imports of foreign coal should not be handled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Henderson Optimistic

Troy. March ecial.)-President of the Alabama Railroad Commission Charles extended trip through southwest Alabama and is very optimistic over the bright prospects for his denomination on April l. Things look as good where I have been as they do here." was the state ment he made on his return. He has warm and enthusiastic friends and sup porters throughout the state and they feel sure that the state would like to have a man at the head of the railroad business who understands it fully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
HEARD AND SEEN UNDER
 THE GREAT WHITE DOME
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington, March 3-(Special) )-The rule of the United States Senate that per- mts no demonstration either on the floor of the chamber or in the galleries is some times disobeyed by minimizing and ignor- ant spectators in the galleries.
 notable instance of this. and one that caused much amusement, occurred one afternoon last week.
 Senator Cummins had previously an- ncunced that on this certain day at the close of routine morning business he would address the Senate on the general subject of pensions. When the hour ar rived for the address the galleries were crowded with veterans of the civil war, their families and friends.
 The speech of the senator was all that could have been desired by the veterans, who naturally believe in the government paying a pension to all veterans regardless of condition and circumstance of service. It was fine campaign document. It ap- pealed to the sympathy and patriotism of the veteran.
 When the senator had concluded and was taking his seat amid the profound and reverent silence so sacred in the Sen ate, a loud and measured clapping or a single pair of hands broke loose in the gallery just back of the presidents chair and to the left of the press section.
 It had about the same effect as a fiddle sagtime at a prayer meeting. Senators were amazed. The applause was sd sud- den, so fervent and persistent The ap- plauder, blind veteran, seemed to take mo notice of the fact that he applauded alone.
 The president began to beat his desk with his gavel. This only served to en- courage the veteran. He thought evidently that he had stirred others to just and proper appreciation of the speech. He applauded the louder and more persis- aently.
 Sunny Jim" Sherman realized that he was only adding fuel to the fire with his gavel and finally ceased, taking recourse to another method that was more effec- tive He called aloud that "all demonstra- tion in the galleries must cease and not De repeated"
 This finally made it's way to the con- eciousness of the veteran and he sub sided
  had offended the dignity of the Senate.
 But was Senator Cummns covertly pleased? Oh, no!
 The Ozark houn' dog song which has been adopted by the boosters of Champ Clark has rung in the ears of political Washington till 1t is almost dizzy. A, local newspaper offered a prize of s5 for the best additional stanza. The contest was interesting and brought forth quite an ar ray of amateur poets.
 The following stanza. written by James J. Dooling of Washington too late for the newspaper contest, was forwarded to Sen ator Bankhead manager of the Under wood presidential campaign:
 l wantta say about that houn'
 That I'm his boss when he comes to
 town.
 He wears a collar, but nobody could
 Put a boss collar on Underwood.
 The week in political Washington has been devoted principally to the placing of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
PULLMAN AGAINST
 THE PARCELS POST

Cullman, March 3.-(Special.)-L N. Buell. of the Commercial club has just completed the circulation of d petition among the members of the organization in Cullman securing number of names who have aligned themselves against the passage of the general parcel post bill now pending In the Congress of the United States.
 The petition has been forwarded to United States Senator Bankhead with a request that he use his efforts against the passage of the bill. In acknowledging receipt of the petition Mir. Bankhead in- forms the organization that it Is his opin- ion that no action will be taken on this measure during this session of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

and the greater portion of the central valleys. Amounts were generally moder- ate. No station reported an amount much exceeding one-half an inch and the ma jority of places received only a trace. No rain was falling in the gulf states at ' p. m. Sunday. but cloudiness and unset tied weather prevailed there, and the gen erally low pressure indicates a continu- ance of present condition Monday
 It was slightly colder in the northern portion of the cotton belt today but near the coast warming up conditions pre- vailed owing to the absence of precipita- ton. Very slight temperature change is indicated for Birmingham Monday.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations March 3. 1912:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, March 3.-0 p. m.)-The wave of high pressure is gradually sub siding from the interior portions of the country. and attending the falling pres sure. there has been unsettled weather over nearly all of the interior of the coun- try and a widespread area of rainfall or snowfall was noted. The precipitation area stretches from the middle and south Atlantic coast and southern lake stations to the headwaters of the Missouri river, including the interior of the gulf states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
RANDOLPH COURT
 OVER AT WEDOWEE
Romantic Wedding Occurs in Roan- oke-Masons Will Build
 Lodge Hall

Roanoke, March 3.-(Special )-The criminal week of the circuit court of Randolph county has just closed at We dowee. The following are the prin- cipal cases disposed of: Jack Head, for killing Matthew Pound, both white sentenced to 20 years; O. D. Barton, white. for killing his wife. acquitted ; Lon Brown, for killing his father-in law; W. L. Clifton, white, pleaded guilty and sentenced to 12 years; Char lie Allums, a negro, who killed his wife in Roanoke, sentenceo to four years; Luther Turner, who robbed another ne- gro, named Lige Shepherd, was given 10 years.
 The close of this week was marked by a romantic marriage ,n Roanoke. The parties were George M. Wilkerson and Miss Jimmie Lee James, who live at Fredonia, in Chambers county. They decided to surmount oil objections by coming to Roanoke, where they were married by Rev. A. s. Brannan. They returned to their home in Fredonia.
 A ministers and laymen's institute for the Roanoke district Methodist church will be held in shis place March l2 and 13 On the second day Bishop Warren A. Candier will be present and deliver an address morning and even- ing.
 The Masons of Roanoke have pur- chased lot 50x100 feet adjoining the lot of the Roanoke Leader, and will later erect thereon a two story lodge hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
CULLMAN MAY GET
 NEW PHONE COMPANY

Cullman, March s.-(Special)-It seems that the interest in the telephone question, which has been paramount here for the past several months. has again taken on new life. It noY seems that new effort will be made to install the independent system in opposition to the Bell system. The Commercial club has opened negoti- ations with concern in Iowa, who want to come here and install new system. It is said that connection for long dis tance will be made with the Postal Tele- graph and Cable company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
German Citizen Buried

Cullman, March 3.-(Special)-The re- mains of Nicholaus Schlaf, an old and highly respected German citizen. who died at his home at HancevilIe Friday. were brought to Culiman and t syyea F e> Catholic cemetery. Schlaf s one ,f tii4 oldest German settlers an fea lived r Hanceville. where he was nlinhef pf years engaged in the hot 4rRs i'd in tho mercar i2 e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 3.-Forecast for Georgia: Rain Monday; Tuesday prob- ably fair with warmer in north; mod crate northeast and east winds.
 Alabama: Fair Monday; Tuesday un- settled; light to moderate east winds.
 Mississippi: Fair Monday: Tuesday un- settled. probably rain; light to moderate east winds.
 Tennessee: Generally cloudy and un- settled Monday and Tuesday; probably rain or snow Tuesday west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
FORM SCHOOL, CORN
 AND TOMATO CLUBS

Anniston, March 3.-(Special.)-At tho instance of President C. w.. Daugette1| who has taken an active interest in the work of the Calhoun County Boys Corn club, a forward step in the interest of diversified agriculture has been taken at the Alabama Normal college at Jack sonville through the organization of corn clubs and tomato clubs
 There are g members of the corn club, which is composed of young men stu- dents of the college. and the young ladies compose the tomato club. Jacksonville is located in a rich agricultural section and 1t Is believed that much good will result from the efforts of these two clubs,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Progressive Game Party

Greenville. March 3-(Special.)-Miss Ruby Nicholson entertained last Friday evening for her guests. Miss Viola Wal ker, Miss Alkaline Bayne and Miss Ellie Frank Bledsoe of Montgomery, at a pro- gressive game party. There were four tables set. Miss Bayne won the first prize.. which was a box of candy. and MT. Joe Grant Won, the consclation. A delicious ice course was served. r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 FROM DADEVILLE

Dadeville, March 3-(Special.) )-Arbor day exercises, postponed because of in cessant rains. were appropriately cele- brated yesterday under the auspices of the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution on the courthouse lawn The ladies of the Daughters of the Revolution have purchased and pre- scented to the city a number of trees to be planted along the streets. In the presence of a number of citizens the teachers and pupils of the County High school and the public school. presenta- ton addresses were made by Mrs. Will liam Gray and Mrs Nora Miller, respond ed to for the city by Mayor Oliver. J. B. Rylance, Col T. H. Watkins and Judge c. J. Sorrell felicitated the ladies in short speeches in their efforts to beau tify the streets with trees. The speeches were interspersed with songs by the school children.
 The fertilizer movement has slowly be- gun. Probably not one-fifth of the fer tilzer has been delivered to the con- sumer this season as compared with last because of bad roads and the pronounced disposition of the farmer to rebel at the increased prices, many saying they will absolutely refuse to use any at an ad- vance. Even at the same prices of last year the use will be considerably cur tailed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Captain Reese Dead

Annston. March 3.-(Speeial )-News has been received here of the death of Capt. J. F. Reese. who passed away at his home in White Plains last week after an extended illness He was an ex-Con- federate soldier and v years of age at the time of his death. His son, Bert Reese. came all the way from Louisiana to be at his bedside, but the aged man ex- pired before the son reached his side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

unless the lawmakers just determine t( quit off short and leave a great mas of business unattended to.
 The idea is to wade through the aN1 and the finance bills ne1
 week, both being given right of wal over all other Business, but there ar1 a number of important ones yet to con< m. and which may bring on lengrny discussions. Experienced legislators ad. init they see no prospect of getting through in another week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
Handsome Home Burns

Meridian, Miss, March. 3.-(Special.1- The beautiful country home of MT. and Mrs. c. s. Crosssreve. known as the Country Club" located on Mount Bar ton. two miles south of the city, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The loss is estimated at SS50o, with no insurance. The fire Is supposed to have originated from a defective fiue in the second story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
TALLADEGA SECURES
 NEXT CONVENTION.
Christian EndeavOrers Ad-
 jOurned at Athens
MANY FINE ADDRESSES
Several Distinguished Men in Ranks of Christian Endeayor Heard. Turkey Banquet Given
 the Delegates

Athens, March 3.-(Special. 1.-The twen- ty-second annual convention of the Christian Endeavor Societies of Alabama came to close at the Presbyterian church in this place Sunday night after a most profitable and interesting two days session, covering Saturday and Sunday at which time many distin- guished workers in the ranks of the Christian Endeavor were present and par ticipated
 The great organization embraces ST de- nominations and has over 100000 mem bers, and it is said in America that the Methodist lead with the Christian de- nomination close second. The conven- tion met here Friday night and the dele gates and visitors were welcomed to the town and the homes of the people by Col. M. K. Clements in a most excellent address. He was followed by Mss Mary Carter, who, on behalf of the societies of this place, delivered a cordial and sincere address of welcome. The con vention was called to order Saturday morning by the president, pr. R. P. Shepherd of Montgomery. The delegates
  for business. There were something over loo delegates resent.
 Many distinguished men who work in the ranks of the Christian Endeavor were here, prominent among them being Dr. Karl Lehman of Boston, pr. s. s. Bal lard, the worlds vice president R. ". Crenshaw of Atlanta, Ga.; pr. l.. F.. Brubaker of Sheffield, pr. Holder of Bir- mingham and others of note.
 The first day was given over to in- teresting papers and addresses and hear Ing reports. A magnificent turkey ban quet was spread for the delegates and visitors by the ladies of Athens Satur- day evening from until o'clock. Dr. Ballard of Montgomery was toastmaster. His subject, "Blest Be the Tie," was handled with interest and profit to all present. Steele Black of Athens handled Our Guests" with ability, Dr. Brubaker. Small Beginnings" Dr. Holder. "Op- portunities Pass Away Like Clouds; Dr. Crenshaw, Christian Endeavor and the Matrimonial Cup; Karl Lehman. Elf ciency Not Acquired on a Bed of Roses; the Rev Pryor of Athens, What Next?" The banquet was opened with prayer by nr t White, pastor of the Chris Aaa tuli {, Athens.
 9ne wing visiting ministers filled
 70 pl Sunday morning, all preach nH to congregations: Dr. Holder. A feA Lehman, Presbyterian; Dr. 6, tist Dr. Brubaker, Metho- d. ias night the convention ser m te cred at the Presbyterian | oh hlgcN " rl. Brubaker Sunday aft err pom tes devoted to the Junior En- dea or which time many interesting talk made. The convention ad- jour e1 sunday night to meet at Talla- dega .xt year. This has been one of the ost interesting and profitable con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
 RITE.

MINGHAM LODGE OF PERFECTION AND CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX
 WILL BE HELD MARCH 4 AND s.
 WORK IN FOURTH DEGREE BEGINS
 MARCH { AT F. M. WORK IN EOUR-
 TEENTH DEGREE 7sSO F. M. ALL
 CHAPTER DEGREES WILL HE GIVEN EVENING OF MARCH ,, BEGINNING |ATO F. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04
French May Follow

Paris, March 3.--The possibility Of French miners following the example of the English workers, while remote, nevertheless exists. This subject was discussed by the national congress re- gently held at Anegers, but the de- cision was left entirely to the executive committee of the miners federation, which, it is known, will order strike only in event of parliament acting un- favorably on various reforms Tor Whlch the miners are now agitating.
 A strike of the French miners, there fore, could not strictly speaking, be con sidered. a movement in support of the English strikers.
 Several district committees of miners have voted in favor of 24 hour strike on March II, with the possibility of con tinuing it indefinitely, if parliament does not take the hint But the attitude or & majority of the French miners appears to be on the whole conservative, although it is difficult to determine the extent or the influence exercised by the British strike.
 The executive commmittee which met at Lens yesterday, maintains the strictest se-' crecy with respect to any conclusions reached, but it may be remarked that prominent members of the Anz in union discredt the act of the secretary Of the Anz in committee, who telegraphed on Friday to the British Miners federation, congratulating the British workers on the coal strike. and adding;
 "In a few days the French miners will strike' w
 They declare that he did this on his own responsibility. and chagacterize his action as an abuse of power'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

The week in political Washington has been devoted principally to the placing of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-04

London, March 3.---Most of the rail- ways announce further curtailment of their services, beginning tomorrow. Fourteen stations in London will be closed down altogether until the strike ends.