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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-11-30

The Washington clericus was enter
tanned by Rev. and Mrs. R. H. McKfm
at 1873 X Street on Tuesday last There
was a very large attendance of the
clergy of the city and neighborhood.
among them the Rev. Roland Cotton
Smith. d. D., rector Of st. Johns
Church. Lafayette Square, who had so
far recovered from his recent nervous
breakdown as to be back again in Wash
ington and ready to take up parochial
work. His brethren rejoiced to see him
looking so well.
Rev. DR.. G. c. F. Bratenahl, secretary
OF the third department of missionary
work, was the essayist. He thoroughly
interested the members of the Glorious
in his subject. stating much of it In new
and attractive ways. ...s
At the close of Dr. BratenahPs address
the Rev. DR.. McKim introduced Mr.. Hem
derson, of the Gideon Band, seeking the
help of the members of the Glorious in
his work of placing a Bible in every
room of the Washington hotels with the
exception of the Shoreham and the Pow
atan. which had supplied themselves Mr.
Henderson delivered a most telling ac-
count of the work, and at the close he
received substantial aid toward It.
The Rev. G. Freeland Peter is back
from attendance at lectures In Oxford
University, England. He is enthusiastic
about the value of the work which he
was able to do in studying and attend
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-11-30

Rev. DR.. n. H. Holmes is announced
to preach at the Metropolitan Memo
rial Methodist Church Sunday morning.
and Rev. Dr. Samuel l. Graffiin in the
evening
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-11-30
EPISCOPAL.
ST. THOMAS CHURCH,
Near Dupont Circle. on 18Th Sc

. and n-Holy Communion.
AZ ii rector breaches on THE ADVERSE CALL
AND OUR DUTY. NEAR BY AND FAR
At p. m. Rev. C. Herbert Reese breaches on
LIFE FROM ABOVE"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-11-30

There was a good attendance Of MEM
bers Of the Bishop Claggett Club at the
meeting held last Monday at the resi-
dence of the rector Of All Saints Church.
Chevy Chase. Rev. ]. W. Austin and
Mrs. Austin did the honors and enter
tanned the visitors.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-11-30

At p N. Rev. c. Herbert Reese breaches on
LIFE FROM ABOVE"
EPIPHANY CHURCH,
q ST.. near 18th ST. NV.
Rev. r. H. Mckim. d. d., Rector.
ADVENT SUNDAY:
Holy Communion. s a. m Morning prayer. 1910
a. m Holy Communion and sermon. II a. m
Service and sermon. p. m Q p. m. Ltany and
erInon- s:i5 ?. m, ntercessory service. From 80
to p. N. there will be an organ recital on the
great organ in the church
SPECIAL ADVENT SERVICES
Every day mkt week. except Saturday. beginning
at l2S0 p m. and closing at r2s5. The speakers
will be Bishop Murray Of MArJland; Rev. @.
Freeland Peter, Rev. r. W. Hosue, and Rev. Her
bert Parrish. All welcome
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-11-30

Episcopal.

On Thanksgiving Day in many Of our
churches offerings were taken for the
infirm and aged clergy and for the
widows and orphans Of the clergy. I'm
fortunately, the unfavorable weather
probably affected most congregations,
with the result that the offerings suf-
fered. and unfortunately on all these oc-
casions the deficit is never altogether
made up.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-11-30

Mrs. Edith Bailey. who recently re-
turned to Washington and is 80 widely
known in the musical circles Of this city.
has been engaged as soprano in the
quartet of Hamline NJ. +. Church. Mrs.
Bailey will sing her initial service to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
BEGIN REPAIRS ON
 COMMERCE BUILDING
Work Started Yesterday and Is to Be Completed By
 Febuary }

The removal of the debris from the or fees on the sixth floor of the Chamber oi Commerce building, which were damaged bv fire of some weeks ago. was begun yes terday morning. and is expected to be m ished today The clustering and carpen- ter work will then proceed as rapidly as possible to the date set for the occupancy of the offices, February ,. The Chamber of Commerce Construction company, the owner of the building, has awarded the contract for the repairs to the Realty Construction company of this city at all approximate cost of 5000.
 The appraisers of the burned section of the Chamber of Commerce agreed upon a damage of $4500, but tho owners have au- thorized additional improvements in the reconstruction that will make the $500 difference. The sub-contracts for ma terials and labor will be given, so far as possible, to the local concerns, but only one has been signed up to date. That is the clustering contract, which has been made with R. A. Mcleod.
 large force of painters, plasterers, laborers and carpenters will be at work for the next few weeks. and little delay is anticipated in the making ready for the moving of the McFadden Bros cotton sample rooms into their former quarters. The fire originated in their office in a mysterious manner and spread to the ad- joining office through wooden partition, which will be substituted in the rebuilding by freproof materials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds were placed on record in the pro- bate office yesterday showing the fol- lowing transfers of property the con sideration being Sl000 or more:
 s65oO-Octavia A. Wood to Helen A. Nice. the south 3S .05 feet of lot 14 in block S3l. according to the survey of the Birming- ham Realty companys third addition to Birmingham.
 s5J00-Ada s. Snollen and M. J. Smollen to David Roberts, Jr., part of lots and in block 15 in Phelans addition to Birmingham.
 s1100-P. K. McAllister to Howard Joiner, the south half of lot in block 37 in Dr. Joseph R. Smiths addition to Blrming- ham.
 s2300-J L. Brake and wife, Willie, to the American Coal corporation, the west half of the southeast quarter; the east half of the southwest quarter; the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter, all of the land being in section 8. township IA. range west. Also an undivided forty two fifty-fourths interest in and to the north half of the southeast quarter and the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 8, township II. range west.
 sl595-J. S. Cornell and wife to c. w. Ferguson, lot in block i05. according to the East Lake Land company's survey of East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
AT THE HOTELS

R. M. Troy of Huntsville is stopipng at the Morris.
 M. J. Molony of Tuscaloosa is at the Morris.
 M. Vines of Dadeville is registered at the Morris.
 A. B. Legg of Jasper is stopping at the Hillman.
 M M. Blimger of Eufaula is regis tered at the Hillman.
 L. P Rosser of Atlanta is at the Hillman,
 J. L. Attaway of Warrior is stopping at the Metropolitan.
 R. c. Curtis of Garnsey is at the Metropolitan.
 S c. Morrow of Mulga is registered at the Metropolitan.
 L. C. Proctor of Sheffield is at the Florence.
 F. G. Cole of Gadsden is at the Flor ence.
 R. B. Goodman of Jacksonville is stopping at the Florence.
 c. A. Hamilton of Chicago is stopping at the Birmingham.
 J. ". Haskins of Patton is at the Birmingham.
 A. w. Rauch of Chicago is registered at the Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MAKE CHANGES IN | HANDLING BAGGAGE New Ruling Goes Into Ef-
 feet on July 1 LIMIT TRUNKS SIZE Excess Must Be Paid on All Trunks Whose Greatest Diminsi0n
 Is More Than 45
 Inches
LIMIT TRUNKS SIZE

According to a baggage tariff issued by the Southeastern Tariff association, as to the transportation of baggage, several important changes will be made effective July l. 1912 One change was effective yesterday relative to the transportation of dogs. This is to the effect that one dog will be transported free when accom- panied by the owner or caretaker, and where the dog is held by 8 strong chain and a leather collar Tn no case will dogs be accepted for transportation tied with a string or any other material ex- cepting the strong chain. No dogs will be transported as baggage for exhlbl- tion purposes or for field trials.
 In reference to the transportation of baggage the new tariff provides that no single piece of baggage exceeding 40 cubic feet in size will be accepted for trans portation on the lines of members of the Southeastern Tariff association.
 On the same date for any piece of bag gage the greatest dimension of which ex- eeeds 45 inches, there will be an addi- tional charge for each additional inch equal to tho charge for 10 pounds of excess baggage. The only exception to this rule is in the case of immigrant baggage checked at port of landing. No piece of baggage the greatest dimension of which exceeds 70 inches will be trans ported in baggage cars. This also has the bare exception as to immigrant bag gage checked at a port of landing.
 The new ruling as to the dimension of baggage is under rule 10 of the associa- ton adopted at recent convention of baggage men and put into effect by the association. The change was made, 1t is said. on account of the inroads being made into baggage car space by manu- facturers of various kinds of trunks It is stated here that it was planned to allow the new rules to go into effect on January l. but the association rescinded that order and moved up the time to June %. The railroads, it Is said, felt that the makers of trunks were entitled to know about the new provisions so that the new trunks might be disposed of be- fore the new rulings were put into force.
 It is understood that many classes of travelling salesmen will be disconnected by the new ruling. Especially true is it as applied to sellers of whips. shades. mattngs, women's hats and other classes of bulky merchandise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
WOULD COMPEL
 LICENSE RENEWAL T. M. Gates Begins Proceed ings Against Excisemen OPERATES IN ENSLEY Petition Prays That Judge Pugh Com pei Excise Commission to Re-
 new Petitioners 1911
 Liquor License

T. NJ Cate of Ensley. who has been operating a wholesale liquor house in Ensley, and who was refused renewal of the license for said business by the ex- else commission, instituted mandamus proceedings yesterday in the circuit court before Judge John C. Pugh, through his attorneys, Bowman, Howard & Weaver, seeking to compel the excise commission to issue the renewal of the license on de- mand.
 The petition was filed yesterday after noon and Judge Pugh has set the hearing for the 9th day of January.
 The plaintiff in his petition cites first the provisions of the Smith bill in refer ence to the granting of license and the mode of procedure in the renewal of the same; second, that on the 28th day or September 1911. he was granted whols- sale liquor license by the excise commis- sion of Jefferson county; third, that on the 2d day of January. 1912, he made de mand on the excise commission to renew license and was refused; fourth, that he has conducted his business as required by law, and has not forfeited his right to said license; sixth, that unless license be issued he will suffer great financial loss through loss of trade, goods, fixtures. etc. and the concluding clause of the pe- tition reads:
 'The petitioner prays that your honor will take cognizance of this petition; that q writ of mandamus be issued to said excise commission. and to W. c. Agee, sydenham Moore, and E. Wilkerson, commanding that they issue a certificate to the probate judge of the county and state. ordering him to renew to your pe- titioner, said license as required by law act. And your petitioner prays that your honor will grant such other, further gen eral and special relief as the premises may require. and your petitioner will as in duty bound evere pray, etc.
 ("Signed) T. M. CATE"
 T. NJ Cate was one of the first to be granted q wholesale license after the establishment of the present saloon sys- tenn. His place of business Is on Avenue F. Ensley. He was cited to appear before the commissioners last year for alleged irregularities. but was allowed to con tiEue in business.
 The excise commission was notified of the action last night, and with the excep- ton that they said they would take the matter up when officially notified, made no statement regarding the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
HANDLING CONNECTS

Citizens continue to show their inter- est in the convict question, and among the expressions heard yesterday were the following:
 J. A. Gorham, insurance: Tn the case of all public questions. the matter of the removal of the state convicts from the coal mines Is to be considered from several standpoints. There are two sides to every agitation, and the humane view of the disposition of law violators might conflict with the business and penalty attitude. In my opinion, it seems that man sentenced to serve a term in Alabama should be given an option as to the kind of work he is willing to do. The law, now. I under stand, allows each prisoner in the mines a bonus of cash for overtime after the completion of the required amount of labor and there are men who. no doubt, would prefer to work in the mines if given the opportunity. But I do not consider 1t exactly humane to force every prisoner there whether he wills or not. The mining industry is natur- ally hazardous, no matter how carefully ShloeS udIueu, anu 10 oie ilhc Oi ihuuSNAy in which a man should have the say so concerning his employment there "A signed agreement between each prisoner and the state, to the effect that he is willing to work in the mines or if he Is not, to stipulate what work he does desire to be engaged in, would relieve the authorities of any responsi- bility for accidents or deaths while they were working at their chosen task. We all know that criminal de- serves to be punished, but because he
 is a convict does not remove the fact that he Is human. The public roads will offer out of door work, but I believe that if there are any men to be kept In the mines, the short term men would stand a better chance to recuperate their health after working there than the long time man. The long time man Is oftentimes sent up at an advanced age and his term of sentence would be shortened considerably by death, per haps, if forced to labor under ground all the while.''
 Roy Mccullough, secretary of the Birmingham Board of Trade: "In my judgment, the matter of prison treat ment, which involves the conditions under which prisoners work. is closely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
TO PROCLAIM FIRE
 PREVENTION DAY
Chief Bennett Recommends January d5 to President
 Exum

Chief A. V. Bennett of the fire de- partment has addressed the following letter to Culpepper Exum. president of the board of city commissioners;
 January 2, 1912 Hon. Culpepper Exum, President Board of Commissioners, City.
 Dear Sir-Some of the more progress sive cities have found it advantageous to set apart one day each year as Fire Prevention Day. and in view of the fact that our already abnormally large number of fires are increasing each year with corresponding in- crease In fire losses, I would respect fully recommend that you, by proclama- tion, designate Monday, January Is, 1912, as Fire Prevention Day for Greater Birmingham.
 :On Fire Prevention Day it shall be the duty of every merchant. manufac- turer, business man and house wife to personally inspect the buildings over which they have supervision, for the purpose of removing all accumulations of rubbish of a combustible and hazard ous nature; the city obligating itself to haul free of charge all such rubbish that is placed on the curbing during that day.
 "Immediately following Fire Proven tion Day the fire department will make a rigid inspection of the city, with a view of preferring charges and re- questing arrests in every instance that we find laws pertaining to the accumu- lations of rubbish are being violated. Trusting this may meet with your approval and co-operation I am yours truly. A. V. BENNETT,
 Chief Fire Department"
 The matter was referred to President Exum at a meeting of the board yes terday afternoon, with power to act. Mir Exum will issue a proclamation as recommended by Chief Bennett 1t is stated, within the next day or two. Chief Bodeker of the police department has promised Chief Bennett his hearty cooperation in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
KEMP RESIGNS
 AT ANNiSTON

P E. Kemp, one of the oldest, from the point of service at Anniston of the Louisville and Nashville employees on this division, has rendered his resigna- ton to be effective at once. He occu- pies the position of trainmaster at An niston. He is one of the best known railroad officials In Birmingham, hay ing been connected with the Louisville and Nashville here for many years. He said yesterday while in Birmingham that he would start in business, per haps In this city. MT Kemp was for many years chief clerk to E. M. Starks. who was superintendent In Birmingham before becoming general manager of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. No successor has been appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
CONNECTS ALLOWED
 PAY FOR OVERTASKS
Huckabee Says no Change Is Made in System
MANY REGISTERING
Speaks of Instances Where Men Sup port Their Families With Extra Money-Some Save Large
 Amounts

That all state eonviets digging coal are allowed the excess task payments the same as heretofore and that the state conyicts were always allowed to earn money for extra work without interfer- enee was the statement of C. c, Hucka- bee, superintendent of the state mining department in charge of Banner mines. He was asked for an expression on ac- count of the rumor which has been cir culated since the Banner discussion to the effect that under the new contract excess payments.
 In talking of that plan MT. Huckabee said that in many instances the state convicts had earned considerable money and would continue to- do so if they rem dered the extra service.
 Tn many of the mines" said MT. Huck- abee, ''an experienced miner earns from s25 to $50 per month by extra work.
 For instance each miner is given a task to perform according to his physical fitness and experience In digging coal. In many cases man is enabled to discharge his task by noon each day. The re- mainder of the day is his. If he chooses he may remain in the mine and dig coal until the shifts come out. All the coal he digs after completing his task is paid for as if he were a free agent. This is true where a convict wants to work at night or at any time. On holidays they are not permitted to work.
 T have observed many cases where the families of convicts were supported through the earnings of the men after having completed their tasks. They oft en save up large amounts of money. A the case of Frank Edwards. who has earned quite a tidy stake since being a prisoner. He now holds a good job as a free agent and is making good righr along. Many of the negroes at Banner have been enabled to get new start after having been turned loose by this payment plan.
 ",rhe state and all contractors under stand that when a man leaves the mines as an ex-convict he needs little money to help him get started again. We have always tried to give them an opportunity of earning whatever they could in that way.
 "The rumor therefore that the overtask payments have been taken away from the men is wholly in error. We pay the men as always and assist them whenever we can"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued by the probate judge yes terday:
 J. H Hoffman of Columbus. s. C., tc Miss Myrtle Forester.
 l.. w. Milner of Birmingham to Mrs Lulu Green Moore.
 R. A White of Newborn to Miss Mary Gallacher.
 Edwin A. McKoy of New Orleans to Mrs Catherine G. Cave.
 A. H. Winkerhouser of San Antonio to Miss Sarah F. Briggs.
 Herbert c. Beck of Birmingham to Mrs. Susie Mcfarland.
 Eugene Adams of Chelsea to Miss Bula May Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
WhittIe Did Not Seek License

J. J. WhttIe has not been refused beer license by the excise commission, as he did not make application for one. Mr. Whittle conducted beer agency on First avenue between Sixteenth and Seven- teenth streets and represented the Jung Brewing company of Cincinnati. which has withdrawn from the state, conse- ouently no application for license by MT. Whittle was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
MORE TROUBLEFOR
 COMMISSIONERS
Were Contracts Dependent
 on Each Other?
LANE IN THE MINORITY
Exum and Weatherly Hold That the Understanding Was Distinct That the Contracts Were
 Inseparable

From tilt yesterday between the com nissioners as to what relation the re- duced car fare from Ensley bears to the lighting contract, which is to be subject ed to referendum. it would appear that when the letter of President A. II. Ford upon that proposition comes to be an- swered today, another split will take place among the commission of three.
 It is regarded as entirely probable, from indications, that the majority, President Culpepper Exum and Commissioner James Weatherly, will answer MT. Ford, and Commissioner Lane will make his answer separately.
 At the meeting yesterday the letter of President Ford heretofore published wherein he reserves the right to rein state the 10 cent car fare to Ensley, was read officially to the commission. Com missioner Lane at once took exception to the letter, saying that the reduced car fare had nothing to do with the lighting contract, and that the two instruments should not be considered together and acted upon together.
 Commissioner James Weathepy said that he recollected distinctly that it was understood between the commissioners and the officials of the company that the two contracts were to be treated as one so far as approval was concerned. and that it was not fair to turn down one without turning down the other, MT. Weatherly's attitude being that the city should not get something in trade and then refuse to nav for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
Bishop Gailor to Preach

The Rt Rev. T. r. Gailor, D. D, bish- op of Tennessee, will visit Birmingham the latter part of this week, and will preach at the Church of the Advent at the II o'clock service. The bishop Is considered one of the most eloquent orators in the church that he repre- sents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-03
Interpretations

Articles of incorporation were filed as follows yesterday:
 The $. E. Brown Land company capt. tai $10,000. The members are $. l..