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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

Troy. February 27.-fSpecial.)- Though most of the citizens do not discuss national politics to great eN- tent, il is very common thing to hear any and everyone speak in terms of the highest praise of Oscar w. un- derwood He seems to have the conf dence and respect of all this section Men express themselves as having com plete confidence in him as a man free from the moral corruption or suspicion of such, as is commonly the case with every candidate. They also have con fidence in his executive ability and be- lieve that he will make an ideal Pres ident when he is nominated and elected and takes the. oath of office
 Neither do they speak disparagingly of underwood's strongest rival. Wood- row Wilson, for they believe that he would be the second choice of the avail able candidates and would make good President, But while Underwood Is in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
ADOPT NEW WATER RATE ORDINANCE
Substantial Reduction Pro- vided FOr-COmpany
 May Go to Court

The city commission at its session esterday morning adopted the amend : ed ordinance regulating the rates of
 the Birmingham Waterworks company.
 The ordinance as adopted was publish ed
 yesterday morning in The Age-lierald.
 It provides for substantial reduction in the rates as charged at the present time. and provides for the inauguration of the meter system of arriving at prizes for hotels and business houses. Another provision is that the company will be permitted to make a charge of ? cents per square yard for territory sprinkled.
 The ordinance was adopted unani- lmously. It was read and the vote taken. No representative of the company was present.
 President EXum stated yesterday aft ernoon that since the adoption of the ordinance nothing had been heard from the company. It is generally believed. however, that the. company, claimin E the existence of a 90 year contract. will
 combat in the courts the efforts of the city to reduce the cost of water. The
 city makes it plain that it is ready to | go into the courts if necessary. In spite of this general belief there is a rumor to the effect that the com pany will offer to meet the city half way on it's course of rate reduction
 and that in this manner legal contro-
 versies will be avoided
 It Is generally admitted that the pres
 ent rates of the company are too high
 and that they exist sonly in virtue oi the 30 year contract. The present rates
 are higher than the, rates charged the citizens of the suburbs which. since the adoption of the Greater Birmingham bill are a part and parcel of Birming- ham proper. The new rates as pro- posed in the ordinance adopted yester- day morning, will not affect the peo- pie of the suburbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

boro Methodist church held it's regular
 meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Will Christieb. The society de- cided to serve dinner on Third avenue in Bessemer Saturday. The proposition of buying a new piano for the church was
 discussed, it being decided to purchase the piano in the near future.
 The Aid society of the Jonesboro Bap- list church met yesterday afternoon at
 the home of Mrs. Joe Archer. Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. R. w.
 Carlisle. Several interesting papers on
 missions were read by the members. The society will observe a week of prayer be- ginning next Tuesday, the meeting being held at the different homes.
 U. ]. Sellers, age 40 years, died this
 morning at his home at McCalla after a long illness of tuberculosis. The de-
 ceased is survived by wife and six chill dren. The funeral will take place We'd nesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the
 Bucksville cemetery. Jacobs and Son In
 charge.
 An unknown negro was found dead in Shades creek near Hardwood this morn
 ing by several boys who went to the
 creek fishing. The body is at the under taking establishment of Kennedy Bros. | anu ldS, HOt yet DttI IitltiiiSu.
 Mrs. A. A. Persons was the charming hostess to the Matrons' club and a num- l Der of friends this afternoon at a daffodil l party. The house, which is spacious was very attractive in it's decoration of , ferns and cut flowers. daffodis being l used in profusion The feature of the afternoon was Forty-two, and the eight tables were placed in the hall, parlor and library. Score was kept on dainty 1 daffodi cards tied with yellow ribbon l by little Misses Helen Terry and Ruth Thompson of Birmingham. The first
 prize, lace centerpiece, was won by | Mrs. R. w. Waldrop on a cut with Mrs. l J. 0. Thompson; the second prize. sil- 1 yer embroidery scissors. was won by ] Miss Grave Judson. The consolation, a pearl brooch, was won by Mrs George Harrison. A delightful salad course with fruit jelly and coffee was served. A box of daffodils from Miss Searcy at | Tuscaloosa at an opportune time and each guest was presented with a large boquet of daffodils. Mrs. Preston was assisted by Mrs G. R. Lewis. Theout of town guests were Mrs. J. O. Thompson. Mrs Columbus Teacher and Mrs. Pat | Terry of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
UNDERWOOD SPOKEN OF IN
 HIGHEST TERMS IN PIKE


 the race he. not only has the sympathy of almost every citizen, but also their hearty support
 Aside from the presidential boost ing of Underwood, politics does snot have much thought from the citizens J.. w. Abercrombe, eX-president of the University of Alabama. and candi- date. for congressman at large. is in the city today and it is the opinion. of some of his supporters that. he will make good race for that office and has good chance to be elected.
 Kyle B.. Price has also been in this section and has made several speeches in southeast Alabama. He has many devotees who will support him for con gressman at large. Also I. w. Hill has been his round through herev and, though not soi well lkriowns as solfle of the other candidates, he has thu cotl- fidence and respect of all the people, as well as some devotees. Set }st
 On the whole there is a great calm in the state and national politics with the one exception of O. w. Underwood, whom all want to'-help in some way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
HUDSON GIRLS TO
 MAKE ROAD TRIP
Glee Club Will Play at Auburn and Opelika-First Graduating
 Recital Monday

Marion, February 21-(speciaL)-The Judson college Glee club will go to Au- burn and Opelilla next week. Two concerts will be given in Auburn, one to the student body of the institute, the other for benefit of the Baptist church. and one concert at Opelilla. This is the largest woman's Glee club sent out by a southern college, and the annual requests far exceed the limit of time given to the club by the faculty. There are IS members of the club. includ- ing the director. Mrs. P. E. Gurganus.
 The first graduating recitals of the pres ent session were given at Jutlson college on Monday night to an audience com posed of members of the faculty. students and few townspeople.
 Tie recital was given jointly by Miss Honnie Bullard of Coffee county and Miss Ruby Zimmerman of Georgia in pinaforte. both of whom exhibited remal kable talent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
B'Nai B'Rith Program Tonight

Everything is in readiness for the biz Bnai Birth Day celebration to be ob served tonight at the Turn Nerin hall at S o'clock. The following is the pro gramme:
 Meeting called to order by the presi- dent, Ben Leader.
 Opening remarks, pr. M. Newiield.
 Violin solo, NJ. E. Williams.
 Reading from life of Leo N. Levi, Stanley Beitman.
 Recitation, Miss Clara Scholder.
 Oration. Are We Driving, Drifting or Dragging" Isadore Shapiro.
 Vocal seection, Miss Maugerete Schwarz.
 Refreshments will be served and a dance will follow. The public has beer invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
HEADQUARTERS OF
 BILLIKENS OPENED

Montgomery, February 27.-tSpeeial.) General offices of the Montgomery Baseball assiciation were opened in this city today on Court Square, over the office of the Montgomery Traction company. These offices will be the per- manent headquarters for the Billikens and some officer of the association will be found there evel.y day to transact any bushes that may come up.
 Manager Dobbs has just returned from a trip to Chattanooga, but states that his visit was not for the purpose of acquiring new talent for the team Dobbs declares that the prospects for the coming season are far ahead of last year at this time, and says he expects to land the pennant this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

J. B. Rylance. one of Tallapoosa's rep resentatives in the legislature, is visiting Birmingham.
 John D. McNeel, secretary to Governor O'Neal, is spending a few days in Bir- mingham on business.
 J. Lee Long, chairman of the state tax commission, returned to Birmingham yesterday after a short visit to his home in Greenville.
 Miss Eloise Stewart, who has been in this cityafor some months past as dis has left for her home in Jonesboro, Ga to remain indefinitely Miss Stewart has won many Birmingham friends who will regret to learn that her Ill health has forced her to take a respite from the work in which she has proved so eff cient.
 The friends of Mir. and Mrs. Wright will regret to learn that they will in a few days move to Chattanooga, Tenn where Mir Wright will he identified with one of the large industrial concerns as chief engineer The Wrights came from Atlanta. to Birmingham Several years ago and during their residence in thi, city have made many friends who regre that they are to leave Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Nezvs of Ensley

The residence of R. T. Mcleod, Avenue F and Twenty fifth street. was badly dam
 aged by fire yesterday afternoon about
 o'clock The roof was partly burned off.
 The blaze had gained considerable head
 way before the alarm was turned In.
 The loss was covered by insurance.
 The first quarterly conference of the
 Fairyiew Methodist church was held last
 night the Rev. J. w. Johnson presiding.
 The condition of this church was reported
 as being excellent with no debts over 1t.
 A large attendance was noted The Rev.
 view church.
 The signing of Charlie Bell, the fas.
 second baseman of the Open Hearth te;.m
 of the Steel Plant league. was matter of much interest to the local admirers of this speedy keystone player. It is pre-
 dicted that Bell will make good with Bir-
 mingham, who he has signed with for .
 tryout.
 A unique card has been prepared by Lawrence Pennington, statistician for the Tennessee company at Ensley, showing every pay day for the year of the steel works, Pratt mines, Birmingham Southern
 railroad by-product plant, Semet-Solvay
 and also other important information re- gardng public matters. MT. Pennington has had the cards printde in attractive form and is presenting the merchants and business men with them
 Rapid progress is being made on the
 line of sidetracks that are being con structed by the Birmingham Southern railroad leading into the large site of the
 Barrett Manufacturing company's big plant at Ensley. The tracks are several
 hundred feet in length and will be used as ward tracks The site of the big plant is in shape for the excavation work for the heavy buildings that will be erected When completed this new industry will be among the most important in Ensley. Special services will be held at St. John s Episcopal church Wednesday. Thursday
 and Friday afternoons at o'clock and ! Thursday night at 7:3o o'clock to which 1 the public is invited. On "Wednesday aft | ernocn at o'clock St. Margaret's guild | will meet at the church.
 | Mrs J. K Thomas continues quite ill at l her home in Pratt City.
 1 C. H. Mandy, who has been i'll for sev-
 eral days. is reported as being improved. | George b. Rogers of Corinth, Miss. was | visitor to the city yesterday. Mrs. Hattie Wood of Eufaula Is the l guest of pr. and Mrs. ]. F. Robbins. I,I,, ,.ti .,f |, ,i.ap on q | the guests of Mir. and IFS. R. w. Russell Mr. and Mrs. w. R. 1nman nave re- | moved to their snew home at Owenton | Miss Gladys Harrison of Wetumpka IS | the guest of friends on Ensley Highlands | MT. and Mrs w. N. Wood have re- moved to their new home on Avenue l, | and Thirty-third street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

University, February 27.-(SpecialD The preliminary trials, for the pur- pose of selecting competent team to represent the university In the com ing debate with Sewanee, were held yesterday afternoon. There were about 10 speakers in all. The subject that every man spoke on was the same that is to be debated with Sewanee, "Wom- . an Suffrage
 It was the purpose of the judges to select four men from the speakers yes terday and in another trial eliminate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Riddle Charged With Murder

Willie Riddle, negro man, has been lodged in the county jail on charge of murder. Riddle was arrested Monday night by city policemen and was taken to the city jail on charge of being an accessory to the murder of Matte Gra- ham at Twenty-siXth street and Second avenue. However the police believe they have evidence that will prove that Bid dle was equally as guilty as the negro that escaped after the killing of the Graham woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
UNIVERSITY PREPARING FOR
 THE DEBATE WITH SEWANEE

two of these. The show of talent, how ever. was more than was expected, so that in the end six men were chosen to fight it out instead of four. The judges, pr. Charles II. Barnwell pro lessor of English; MT. w. B. Oliver. dean of the law school, and Professor Rand adjunct In Latin, decided in ia vor of the following mem I. W. Me- Leod T. R. Owen, H. H. F'iebelman, Fred Fite, Sperllng and R. G. Thach. Of these only one man, Sperling, is from the academic department, all the others being from the law school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Three Killed in Wreck

Meridian. February .-27.--Three men are dead as the result of the wreck ing of logging train; of the Lewis Lnm- Der company near Hawks late yesterday. Two laborers were killed outright and Engineer Joseph Ruston of 'Poplaryille, who was brought to hospital here last night died today. Details of the wreck are meager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Pleads Guilty To Bigamy

Emporia, Kan, February 2Z--Walter w. Crump of Emporia today pleaded gull ty to. a charge of bigamy. He admitted having three wives, viz.,c Edna Gray Crump, Idabel Oklahoma; Mary Ducey Crump, Parsons, Kan. and Minnie Mo- .Gregor Crump of Emporia. Edna Gray Crump is the mother of his one son. ! years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

the opeika Daily News of opelika. James Wear is the father of. the well known Alabama newspaper editor, and is in the state on visit to his sont The elder Wear is the director of the Car negie library at Ogden, Utah, and has been in that state for IS years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Wears Visit Capital

Montgomery. February G.-tSpecial) )- Among the visitors at the state capitol on Tuesday were James A. Wear, of Ogden, Utah, and w. T. Wear, editor of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
BeSSener News

Bessemer, February -(Special.)-W. II. Coleman, prominent negro physician, was arrested this morning by Detectives Chders and McCabe, charged with the shooting of J. A. Grisham, motorman on the North Bessemer car line last night on Tenth avenue and Twenty-fourth street shortly after o'clock. Mr. Grisham was shot in the head just oyer the left eye and although the wound is serious 1t IS not considered dangerous
 Coleman denies the charge made against him. He admits that he was on the car and that he left 1t at Tenth avenue and Twenty fourth street, but says he did not fire at the motorman. Coleman said he heard the shots and on looking around he saw a negro running down Twenty-fourth street and he presumed that this must have been the man that did the shooting. In regard to staying out on the platform lie says he did not have any words with the motorman He was granted bond Tn tho sum of $500, pending the preliminary beaIinN~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
FLOOD WARNINGS
 FOR COOSA RIVER

Washington. February 27.-To- night the weather bureau ordered out flood warnings for the Ohio river from Pittsburg to Wheeling, w. V. Warnings were also or dered for the lower Cumberland, the lower Tennessee. the Wabash, the Roanoke. the Great Pedee and Coosa rivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
Office Managers, Mer- chants and Brokers
 ATTENTION!

The entire balance of the stock of books sta tonery, office supplies and office furniture and filing cabinets saved by the insurance company from the old store after the fire must be closed out before March 1.
 These are just samples of the items and the , prices that must, move them. Read-Come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

In the city court today the entire morn ing was taken up with the hearing of the cases of 22 men, four of whom were white and remaining IS negroes, charged with gaming in the pool room of J. M Robin son near the pipe works. All of the men were tried together and all of the de- fendants denied that any gaming was going on at the place that night About F o'clock the case was given to the jury. After being out nearly five hours yer dict of guilty was brought in by the jury and a fine placed at S2o each.
 The following case was filed in the city court today: Carrie Spruell, administra- trix of the estate of James Spruell, oe- ceased, vs. the Woodward Coal and Iron company for s50.o00 damages for death of James Spruell while in the employ of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

The basketball team of the Columbus Y. NJ. C. A. defeated the team of the Bes- semer Athletic club tonight on the focal floor by score of 6S to 30. The team work of Columbus was excellent, While it's passing was great. Massey starred for Columbus, although all of the ooys played a fine game. Houston, Johnson and Bumgardner starred for Bessemer, while Clay and Donaldson played a great game. The line up was as follows: Colum- bus-Lewis. forward; Gordy, forward; Massey. center: Dozier, guard; Newman guard. Bessemer Johnson, forward Donaldson. forward Houston. center; Clay, guard; Bumgardner. guard Referee, Bscoe Seals. Umpire, Bridges. After the game dance was given in honor of the visiting team
 Deputy Sheriff Monroe Parker arrested Warren Finner, the negro who escaped from the hearing at the coroner's in- quest at Hueytown a few days ago, near the gravel pits. He was placed in the county jail to await the preliminary hearing.
 The registl ation list of voters for the democratic primary election to be held on Monday, March 1, has been printed and can be got from F.. l.. Read. chairman of the city executive commit tee.
 At the meeting of the Bessemer Chap ter No. l10, R. A. M., last night the mark master and most excellent master degrees were conferred on Lacey Ed mundson and George Shaw. N Percy Benton. C. E. Hawkins and w. HI Wllingham went to Birmingham to- Night for the purpose Of organizing an Odd Fellows conference for the northern Hart of the state.
 IThe Ladies Aid society of the Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28
PERSONAL

J. B. Rylance, one of Tallapoosa's rep resentatives in the legislature. is visiting Birmingham. @
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

At the meeting of the Bessemer Chap ter No l10, R. A. M., last night the mark master and most excellent master degrees were conferred on Lacey Ed mundson and George Shaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

John D. McNeel, secretary to Governor O'Neal, is spending a few days In Bir- fmingham on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-28

,APercy Benton. C. F. Hawkins and w. HI WillinghaIn went to Birmingham to-
 flight for the purpose of organizing an Odd Fellows conference for the northern a{arf nf fhe state.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-10
HoosIcK

= II. Sullivan was in North Adams
ldsJ Saturday on business
Mrs Hannah Coonradt visited rela-
ives last week at Boyntonville.
Lewis c. Brown of New York City
is visiting at the r. c. Brown home
stead.
Harry Brown and wife and three
children OF New York City are stop
ping at the Hoosick Inn.
Luther Grover, who has had a
shock does not get any better, but is
still confined to his bed.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Younk of New
Jersey are spending their vacation
with Mrs Herman Bratt.
Mr. and Mrs. John Moseley and
family took an automobile trip on
Sunday to Saratoga Springs.
Francis Sherman. who has been
home with his mother for the past
three weeks returned home Sunday
to Troy.
Samuel II. Bratt of Boston. Mass.
and Harry G. Bratt Of Albany spent
Sunday with their parents Mr.. and
Mrs. N. II. Bratt.
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NILNMEN, FARMERS, MARKETMEN

EMPRESS company contractors, attention. ~
young work express horses and mares. lOh
10 1900 pounds these horses were bought
reen within the last two years an3 are all va
FIRST class condition; among them are ~
matched pairs, ranging Ia weight 40 10 dlup
pounds: prices SIPS TO 500 PEE pair; single
horses. $40 To 500; 30 days trial allowed. II
not satisfactory return at our expense aud we
will pay freight both ways; satisfaction guar
ante a or money refunded; will ship 20 pur-
chaser TO any town within so miles OF bos-
ton. free of charge. with blankets and hallers
with free pass home to the purchase these
hor-es aud mare, are not old, wornuut nor Is
but young horses used 10y MS in different
branchs OF our express business: come see
them ia harness aud be convince 3 e,tabl shed
in 1884: ~ years in the express bushes
makes US onof the most relab cncerns IN
BOSTON, Call at Office ano stahie. CAbhh
FXPR tSS 90 .i3ts Cambridge st.. Cambridge;
take any EastiCmbridgc ear from North or
south station. getG of at lnmas; 81; large
wod N stable u =. e square.
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PROPERTY OF
PATRICK I. GRIFFIN
North Bennington, VT.
Estate of Eveline Hines

STATE OF VERMONT, The Honor.
- District of Bennington, IS. I able Probate
Court for the District Aforesaid.
To all persons interested in the estate of
Eveline Hines, late OF Bennington in said
District, deceased, GREETING;
WHEREAS. said Court has assigned the cath
day of July next for examining and allowing
the account OF Hugh Dunlap, Guardian of
the estate of said Eveline Hines, and or
dered that public notice thereof be given 10
all persons interested in said estate 10y pub
fishing this order three weeks successfully
previous 10 the day assigned, in the Bennlng
ton Evening Banner. a newspaper published at
Bennington In said District.
TIL EREFORE, you are hereby notified 10
appear Mt the Probate Office in Bennington in
said District. on the day assigned. then and
there to contest the allowance OF said account
If you see cause
GIVEN UNDER Ny HAND, this 2d day of
July, 1912
GRACE b. HOLT. REGISTER.
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eRArrLeeoRo cHAsEs 100000
Defeats Bellows Falls 3 toe1 on Home
Grounds in Fast Game

Brattleboro. july 9.-rhe Island
ers" dispelled their "hOodoo' to van
on their own grounds and trimmed
their up-river opponents . to ! yester-
day. With the exception OF costly
errors by barrow. the game was a
first class contest. Simpson pitched
for Brattleboro and Speller and Gibbs
for Bellows Falls
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-07-10
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WILLIAMS MIG. CO., Props, Cleveland. ONO
For sale by Harold w. Cole.
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TO RENT

After June lst. one half Of store
at go Main street, occupied for
fourteen years by Western Union
Telegraph Co. Very desirable for
office OF small business.
Inquire on premises.