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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

The country has about decided that
what Bryan wants will have much TO
do with what the Democratic party
speaks for in its platform. Bryan has
very successfully defeated the party in
the past. Will he do it again?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

The latest revised version of a scrip
tural scene: And Marse Henry lifted
UP his eyes and 10! he beheld the
schoolmaster weeping on the bosom Of
Father Harvey
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

An exchange intimates that Joe Hill
Hall could have been just as sure of a
defeat on any other platform than the
one he selected
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

The fact that Hearst will soon ow /
and operate the Atlanta Georgian will
make the people of Georgia rather sus-
picious of the politics served up in
that paper. Georgia is not a Hearst
state, very far from it, and we doubt
if the process of education will be an
easy one Dictation from Hearst in
New York will hardly go down.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

The Georgia Railway Commission is
moving nightly slowly in the investi-
cation of the express rates and con-
veniences. Is it afraid of the express
combine?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

French pale resins are to continue
10 come into this country free Of du" :.
This is done to please the highly pro-
tected soap manufactHr North. The
South generally gets 1t in the neck on
the tariff proposition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

We are shocked to find this in the
Houston Post, a paper that rivals the
Sunday School Times, as a rule, in the
chasteness of its suggestions:
Maud Muller
On sloppy day
Of her Christmas gift
Made display.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

Atlanta women have taken to wear
ing daggers for protection in case Of
hold-ups. The sixteen-inch hat pins
would be for more formidable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

Only a fool ever attempts to con-
vince man that he isn't as clever as
he thinks he is.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

If man borrows from another wins
dies he thinks the debt is paid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

1t takes a heap of conceit for one a
think he's better than his neighbor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

Pennsylvania is now out of debt
This will encourage the grafters to re-
newed efforts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

Every man in parade acts as if it's
all for him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

Bronson-A man is never a hero to
his valet
Woodson-No, but considering the
chances have learned to take with
out tiinching, l ought to be one to my
chauffeur
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-02-06

Copyright. 1911. by Joseph B. Bowie, }
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
GAME TONIGHT

Tonight the Birmingham Athletic club basketball aggregation will play the Cum berland college lads, who hail from Leb- anon, of the volunteer state. The visit ing five have a very nifty team and a stiff light is assured the local boys. The dopists have it that the Athletic club will win.
 The Athletic team is keen for the coming fray and are in excellent condition. Sea- right, Strange, McGowan, Wharton, Seals. Satterfed, R. Ritchie, c. Ritchie, Nesbit and Davis, the whole squad are in excel lent shape.
 On the other side of the game the Cum berland five is also in good shape. They have defeated many strong teams in their section of the country and have been de- clared a well balanced team
 The Cumberland team will arrive in Bir- mingham this morning. During the past week the local boys have been practicing hard. Bill" Stret has nearly completed negotiations for a Cuba trip, in which the team will play the Havana teams. This will be in February, about the time that the club will play the teams near New Orleans and in that vicinity.
 The game tonight will begin at S:30, but. preliminary game will be played be- tween the B. A. c. Intermediates and the Baracas of East Lake. This will be started at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22

other legitimate purposes. l am opposed to the gambling in cotton and other prod ucts, and believe that the cotton ex- changes of New York and New Orleans should be regulated so that every trans action should be represented as near as possible by the actual merchandise traded fin.
 3d have for many years been a strong advocate of the better improvement of public highways, a consummation devout- ly hoped for and zealously sought after through the efforts of the Alabama Good Roads association, of which I am proud to be an humble if earnest member, seeking through national aid and state cooper ation the abatement of the tremendous loss alike to urban and rural citizens.
 4th. favor national improvement of tho rivers and harbors and the development of facilities afforded through them for industrial progress. I also favor the bet ter improvement of our only seaport at Mobile so that when the Panama canal is finished it will stand second to none further favor the speedy completion of the Panama canal as I believe southern development and progress depends on it. Very truly yours, V. B. ATKINS. @ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
ATLANTA MINISTER
 GOING ID ENGLAND
Dr. BrOughton, Pastor of Baptist Tabernacle, Ac-
 cepts Call to London

Atlanta, January H.-Dr. Len C.. Broughton, pastor of the Baptist taber- nacle. the first institutional church to be founded in the south. today rendered his resignation to the congregation, to become effective April 1. He will go to the pastor ate of Christ church, London, England succeeding pr. r. E. Myer, another widely known divine.
 The present tabernacle was founded by pr. BToughton about nine years ago. but he was pastor of the old Jones Avenue church, which t succeeded. for the six preceding years. Before coming to At lanta he held charges at Winston Salem, N. C., and Roanoke, Va. The tabernacle is known as the home of the International Bible conference, for which several thou sand ministers of all denominations gather here yearly.
 pr. Broughton has preached at Christ church during his vacation for several years and accepts the pastorate in re- sponse to the second call. A meeting of the tabernacle officials will be held to- morrow night to act on the resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
Ne7vs of Ensley

Another candidate has entered the race for constable of beat 45, John Wren be- ing the new applicant. He makes the fifth man in this race. MT. Wren is at present doing private detective work in the county. He is well known in Ems ley.
 Four candidates. so far. are running for judge of the inferior court, the candidates being D. J. Hummer. c. A. Camp, F. O. Harris and T. II. Moore. A. l.. Arnold, spoken of as running is not in the race.
 Miss Daisy Davies, field secretary of the woman's mission board, delivered an address at the Ensley Methodist church of all denominations of the church. Miss Davies is one of the best posted mission workers fin the state and her talk was instructive and entertaining.
 A congregation that taxed the capacity of the Ensley Methodist church attended the union temperance meeting last night. The service was conducted by the Rev. l.. A. Reagor, the Rev. George F.. Boyd. the Rev. Haynes and the Rev. Brooks Lawrence. The meeting was participated in by members of all of the churches of the city and the cause of temperance was strongly advocated. A large num- Der of the Women's Christian Temper ance Union workers was present.
 The old frame building on the Roy cor ner has been entirely cleared away and the foundations have been started for the s10,000 brick building which Mrs. Cecilia Roy will erect. The building will be 50 by 90 feet, with a separate brick build ing on the rear of the lot. Both build ings will be one story in height but will be erected with the view of adding an- other story later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
Modern Joan of Arc.

Dr. Samuel Ulnan, well known scholar end pioneer educator of this city, has pub lcly designated Miss Ethel Armes, local contributor to the Birmingham issue of the Survey, as the modern Maid of Or leans, who has had the courage to march. into conditions and reveal them she sees them. The instance of the reference to Miss Armes the Birmingham Joan of Arc was occasioned by pr. Ullman speaking of the Survey magazine and the articles published in the first number of 1912. descriptive of Birmingham. He stated that the half had not been told in this publication and commended the work done by the Survey staff in it's write up of the Magic city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
EXPECT GENERALLY
 FAIR WEATHER

Washington, January 21.-There is noth- ing at the present time to indicate that general cold wave will cross the coun- try thls week The bulletin issued by tho weather bureau tonight says temper atures will average near or above the nor nal throughout the country.
 Generally fair weather" the bulletin continues. will prevail east of the Rocky mountains. except that a short period of rains and snows will attend a disturbance that will appear in the far west Tuesday or Wednesday, cross the middle west about Thursday and the Atlantic states Friday or Saturday
 There are indications that general rains will set in over the Pacific states by the middle of the week and continue several days.
 Moderate weather and wind conditions will prevail over the north Atlantic steam ship routes during the coming week"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
"passion Play" at Orpheum

The Orpheum presents this week MT. Henry Ellsworth. the famous traveller. in "Oberammergau, It's People and Their Passion Play of 1910.' which consists of 304 properly colored pictures of the great event that took place two years ago Mr. Ellsworth lectures on "Ober- ammergau" and the Passion Play, and the pictures are also accompanied by the Passion Play music, chimes, etc. There will be performances every night this week. and matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22

T4e ety. of the Sunday scl aol a6 h of the Advent will pi sens Zoe 'eas comedy drama, "The paa Hf lay night at the Ad- Un fi7h aH The young people have presence se eral entertainments of like nature and have on each former occasion given a very creditable and pleasing show. They expect to surpass all previous efforts on Friday evening and have made preparations for a large crowd.
 The affair is given for the benefit of the fratres and Sunday school. F. ]. Pearce. is stage manager, the electrician is John F. Rivers.
 The cast is as follows. The Deacon. in love with Miss Amelia. Phil Edwards; George Graeff, his nephew, Hubert Smith; George Darrah. alias Matt Wheeler. Full tor Seelbinder; James Reed, pal of Wheeler's, Avery Bruce Pedro an irate organ grinder, Avery Bruce; policeman, necessary evil, Avery Bruce; Parson Brownlow. the village parson. Felix liar ris; Billy, the deacon's valet, Albert Ross; Pete, "The Devils Niger" J. R. Foster; Mrs. Thornton, stately dame, Miss Edith Kestler Helen, her daughter affianced to Wheeler, Miss Della Houston Miss Amelia. Mrs. Thorntons maiden sister, Miss Emma Carr; Mrs. Darrah, George Darrah's discarded wife, Miss Daisy l.. Douglass: Nellie, her child Miss Betty Mcdonald; Daisy. Mrs. Thorntons maid, Miss Edwina Wood
 Act I-Scene Hotel lobby, the robbery, the Deacon's arrival.
 Act IT-Scene: Mrs. Thorntons par Tor, the Deacons reception.
 Act III-Scene 1: Street meeting of husband and wife; scene 2; Graeff's lodg- ing, meeting of Graef and Mrs. Dar- rah; scene 3: In the woods, the treasure Pete and Billy.
 Act IV-Scene: Mrs. Thornton's par Tor. an interrupted marriage. The Deacon wins his love.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
LEAGUE
 MAY BE FORMED

The plans for the formulation of a bowl ing league. to be operated by wire, are fast ripening. and it Is thought that with in a week or so league, composed of about six teams, will have signed con tract Up to this time New Orleans Y. M. c. C. has signifed it's willingness to enter the league, and has announced that, whether the league is formed or not, they will bowl the Athletic club.
 After some correspondence the authori- ties of the Y. NJ. G. c. announced that they would accept the offer of the Ath- letic club to bowl on certain nights. Ten pins will be the game, but as yet the dtae and conditions have not been set In the meanwhile at the Athletic club the bowlers are practicing to compete for d position on the regular Athletic club bowl ing team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
FOR CONGRESSMAN AT LARGE

To the Democratic Voters of Alabama: I am candidate for congressman. the state at large, subject to the will of the democratic party. l take this opportunity to solicit your support. and lay before you matters of general interest, for which I deslre to work if l shall be honored by representing in the Sixty-thrd Congress the people of this commonwealth In laying before you these matters it is not my purpose or desire to assume unto my self the privilege of issuing, writing or promulgating platform ahead of my party, as I do not know or accept any other doctrines than those declared by the democratic and conservative party, both state and national.
 It is my desire to accomplish something for the good of our people in the national legislative body along the lines which ! now take pleasure in submitting to you
 1st. I am convinced that the high cost of living, with other ills from which our people are now suffering, is caused by the republican doctrines of high protective tariff which fosters and creates monopo- lies and trusts, bringing together large, consolidated capital, which still floats un- der the guse of infant industries, and which, from the protection afforded oy the national government. has become so powerful and rich that they not only boldly disregard laws but in truth ab- solutely dictate to the government itself, thereby gradually sapping the life blood from the people and making us daily poorer and poorer. 1 believe that a tariff for revenue only-a democratic doctrine, time tried, true and triumphant-would not only provide ample funds for govern mental expenses but would conserve the best interest of manufacturer producer and consumer alike.
 2d. Much has been said in public meet fng and through the press of the southern states in the past month regarding the better protection Of the cotton planter in the marketing of his crops. I have seen no remedy for this evil offered, except pos sibly the diversification of crops and the raising of more foodstuffs at home ana bringing about gradual necessity for the sale of cotton. While these principles are all right so far as they go, and many progressive farmers will be benefited by them, I am inclined to believe that tho national government owes it to the cotton planter to do more for his protection against the sharks of Wall street and speculators In the marketing of his crop. While I am not opposed to the legitimate Heals on the exchange for hedges and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
PLANS UNDERTAKEN
 ID SETTLE STRIKE
Committees Organized to Arrange Conferences of
 Employees and Agents

Lawrence Mass, January 9t.-With the organization of strikers committees to arrange for conferences of employees with the mill agents, a feeling was preva- lent today that a great step had been taken toward ending the strike of 16,OO0 textile operatives, which has been in progress for 10 days Col. E. Leroy Sweetzer. commander of the regiment camped fin the mill district, and Dudley M. Holman, governor Fosss secretary. both of whom attended conferences with the strikers today expressed their belief that settlement soon would be made
 No further search was made today for dynamite. three lots of which were found in different parts of tho city yesterday. According to the police the tip by which the explosive was located came from members of the Italian squad of the Bos- ton police. who have been engaged in searching Boston for strangers supposed to have designs against the governor and who came here yesterday and hunted among the Italians for two men said to be professional dynamiters from Penn sylvania.
 These men slept two nights in Boston, the police say, and arrived in Lawrence Friday night They are being shadowed.
 Joseph G. Ettor. the strike leader. and hundreds of the strikers brand the whole affair as q deliberate frame-up and plant to ruin the cause of the strk- ing operatives. Fttor laid 1t to private detectives. A member of the state police force who has been prominent in the in- vestigation, was of the opinion tonight that the hearing tomorrow of the eight persons arrested when the dynamite was found would develop testimony that the explosive was not to be used against the mill property.
 Unconiirmed reports were rife tonight that many of the large mills which have been operating with reduced forces for the past week, would not open their gates tomorrow
 Unless trouble develops tomorrow It is probable that some of the militia will be dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
A DRY COUNTY
Rx ANGELS A. AGREE

His name is Vox PopHlf Just where he came across the appellation is a mys- tery to all who have ever seen him. But that's what they call him at any rate. \ He is one of those fellows who talk e cynical views upon everything he sees or hears about. 4<
 Anyway, last night about 10 o'clock
 vox strolled in at the city jail, where he Is we'll known, to pass the time of night with Warden Evans and John
 Palmer, the patrol chauffeur. Nodding to all who were in the office, Vox picked out the best looking chair in the office, sat down upon 1t after carefully dust ing from it every particle of dust which might have gathered since it was va cated three minutes before, and crossed his legs.
 He took a pull or two from an an tiquated Tennessee cob pipe with long reed stem and gazed nonchalantly at the ceiling. Up until this time he had never spoken word. Those in the office began to grow restless, for they knew that when Vox got to acting this way there was something on his mind and that presently he would unload
 "Where have you been so long. VoX? It's been month of Sundays since you have been in to see us,' pleasantly re-
  of breaking the awful silence.
 "Huh?" inquired he addressed as ''yox," coming out of his seeming rev erie
 Warden Evans repeated his query.
 "Oh, been down in Houston county few weeks, said Vox, and he kept on smoking.
 Certainly there was something rad ically wrong with Vox. But Warden Evans kept bravely at it, determined to relieve the situation, for tue war den is a most hospitable man. In fact, he is so hospitab1e that he locks some of his guests in their rooms to prevent them from leaving him. "How's everything there, Vox? Pretty dry, l expect. You know that place recently went dry in the local option election.' said the genial war den.
 "Dry?' calculated Vox. That's what I said," replied the war den
 Dry! Huh, Why, man. the Desert of Sahara is like the Garden of Eden be- side that place. Houston county is act ually so dry that the wagons are going around with their tongues out. The cottonwood trees are splitting cotton. The hogs have to be soaked in water over night so they will hold swill and ice has to be soaked in water before N it is wet enough to make lemonade. The catfish kick up such a dust in the beds of the creeks that the streams have to be sprinkled before you can % fishing. A spark from the Gallberry engine set fire to pond and burned up lot of bullfrogs before the fire was extinguished. The ground is SO dry that crawfish holes in low places are being pulled up and used for gas | pipe The whole county is so dry that | even the railroads running through can not water their stock. l reckon that county Is dry" II As Vox finished speaking, the towel | hanging on the wall fell and broke. la printing office, and Carl Whitfield keeled over in dead faint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
BASk ETBALL SERIES
Southern Championship Series May
 Be Played Here

Rumors have 1t that the southern chan- pionshlp in basketball will be played off in Birmingham the last of the season. It has been asserted, by those who under stand the conditions of the sport. that as both Mobile and Columbus have won one game each, and as the winner in each of the two struggles won on their own court. that it will be necessary for the two or ganlzations to play the game off on neu- tral territory.
 It has been said that the A. A. L. is anxious for the championship to be de- cided and as Birmingham has a good drawing in basketball and as 1t is nett tral territory. the decisive series of games will probably be played here.
 The followers here in Birmingham feel that the, Athletic club should have a look in at the championship as they have not been defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
Beulah poynter at Biiou

In an entirely new romance and com edy drama of the south. Miss Beulah Poynter. favorite actress of Birming- ham, will be seen at the Bijou this week, commencing tonight. The play Is "A Kentucky Romance" filled with emotional scenes and genuine clear comedy of that kind that all appreciate and enjoy. There are tickets on sale now for the various performances this week. including the matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Bljou has Peonles phone 2235.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
JOY RIDERS HURT

man automobile, tried 10 climb tele- phone pole on Highland avenue at Thirty-fourth street last night, and as a result the car is laid up for repairs and the negro is In hospital.
 He was with two women of his own color and according to several who saw them they were hitting 1t up some" as Tar as speed Is concerned. swinging the curves on the elite highway as locomotive on a mountain railway It Is said that the negro women were not injured except for little shaking up and a bad scare. The number of the car was 2496 Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Susan l.. Lee

Mrs. Susan L. Lee, aged "A years, wife of Col. James Lee, died at the residence of Mrs. D. B. Crockett, 1921 Lee avenue. Berney station. West End. yesterday aft ernoon at 2 o'clock.
 Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband, four daughters. Mrs. A. L. Powell and Mrs. D. E. Crockett of Birmingham, Mrs. Georee Zimmer of Houston, Tex, and Mrs. Charles A Duncan of Timmoth, okla. and one son. J. R. Lee, of Houston, Tex.
 Funeral services will be held at the Crockett home in West End this after noon at 3:3o o'clock. Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-22
Ahorn Onera Company

Jane Abercrombie, one of the prima donna sopranos in the Aborn English Grand Opera company, which will visit the Jefferson theatre next Friday, had the honor of being selected by the United States government officials as the only soloist to appear at the ma tlonal flag day exercises in Washing ton. D. C., last June IA. She sang The Star-Spangled Banner" accompanied by Pistorio's Military band.