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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
FOR PACKING HOUSE
 IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery February 4.-(Special. ) Autauga county has come to the front in behalf of a packing house for Mont gomery. Several prominent citizens of Prattyille and Autauga county were in the city last week conferring with Bruce Kennedy, secretary of the Bust ness Mems League, and prominent busi- ness men of the city in reference to the project, and have pledged their sup port to the movement should it be started in Montgomery.
 Among Autauga countys prominent citizens who are interested in the pack ing house project for Montgomery, and who have visited the city in behalf of the movement, are Judge c. E. Thomas of Prattville, judge of probate; H. s. Doster, ex-state senator, and Captain Dantzler of Autaugaville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
Big Carnival Assured

Preparations for the five days Madri Gras carnival, commencing February 16, are well under way and the city is be- ginning to take on a festive appearance. Strings of vari-colored lights are being strung across the streets in the business section of the city, the illumination of Bienville square is under way and, com mencing next week, the decoration ot buildings will begin. The carnival will open on the night of February 16, with a big parade, and from then until midnight of February % the fun will be fast and
 furious. Advices from the navy depart ment are to the effect that several torpedo boat destroyers will be in port and pos sibly a cruiser. Troops from Fort Nor gan will participate in the parade in honor
 of the arrival of, the king. Thousands of visitors are expected from every section of this and surrounding states. f ft B
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
FiIibusters Not Feared

Notwithstanding the allegation tlat there are several ears of arms and am intuition for Mexican revoutonists somewhere within 100 miles of Mobile, the Mexican consul, Senor Roberto Gayon. stated today that there was little, if any. probability that an attempt would be made to ship munitions of war from the port of Mobile.
 "At the present time there is little daa- ger of an attempt being made to ship arms through Mobile to the revolutionists in Mexico,f said Mr. Gayon, principally for the reason that shipment would be so much easier from some other gull coast port. if there was really an intention to make the attempt. In a busy port like Mobile there is little likelihood of actual operations being attempted. although it is possible plans for the work may he laid here, as they have been at New Or leans in the past"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
CONNECTS WORKING
 ON ETOWAH HIGHWAY
Work Starts on AIbertyille School in March-Two Thousand and Three
 Hundred Pay Poll Tax

Albertvllle, February 4.-(Special. 1.-The Etowah county officials have a large force of conyicts on the highway leading from Attalla to the Marshall county line, and are putting the road in first class shape. In case the bond election which win be held in Marshall county in the near fl ture Is voted affirmatively, which all inol- cations are that itswill be done, the com nnssioners of this county will begin where the Etowah work is ended and build a. first class highway through Boaz, Albert- vile and Guntersville to the Madison county line, thus making one of the finest roads in the state from Gadsden to Hunts vile.
 President E. A. Miller of the AgricuI- tural school stated today that while O contracts had yet been let for the errc- tion of the new school building the buiid- ing committee expects to have actual worlS start about the first of March, large number of architects and contractors are submitting their plans, and the commit tees will have a most difficult task to psr- form in letting out the contracts.
 
 Thomas E. Orr, president of the Mar shall County Fair association. returned from Montgomery yesterday. where he filed list of premiums offered by the as sociation with Commissioner Of Agricul- ture Ruben r. Kolb, in order to secure part of the stat appropriation for tha county affairs
 Word comes from Boaz to the effect that surveyors are now in the field surveying the route of the proposed Chattanooga- Birmingham road. Mr. J. M. Spradin of Boaz, and one of Marshall county s wealthest citizens, is president of the road and it is stated on reliable authority that the road will actually be built
 There are 200 people who paid their poll tax in Marshall this time which means there are about .--- qualified voters in the county. and the approaching primary will see the largest vote every boiled in Mar shall county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
PROFESSOR CROMER
 BURIED YESTERDAY

Tuscumbia, February 4-(Special.) )-sYes- terday morning at s:20 o'clock the remains of Prof. R. C. Cromer of Cherokee ar rived on the "Newsboy Special" car riages were in waiting and the funeral cortege formed at the depot and went lLi- mediately to Oakwood for the interment of this excellent young man.
 At the time of bis death he was candi- date for superintendent of education fo- Colbert with bright prospects of election. He was teaching school in Cherokee at the time of his death, which was caucel from pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
GREENVILLE SOCIAL

GreenvIle, February 4.--(Specal.) 1.-The Tuesday Afternoon Card club was beau tifully entertained by Mrs. c. E. Hamil- ton Tuesday afternoon. Tables were sel fer a large number of guests, and the rames played were greatly enjoyed. De lightful refreshments were served.
 The Miying Workers of the Baptis; church viii tender a reception to pr. and Mrs. l.. l.. Gwaltney, their pastor, to commemorate the second anniversary oi his pastorate here with the First Bap- 1ist church. The reception will be given next Monday evening at the home of Mrs. James Haygood on Church street.
 Miss Fraices Beeland was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wade Rodgers, al Letohatchic this week. Miss Haynes of Sunnyside, Ky, is the suest of relatives here.
 Mrs. w. $. Blackwell was a recent vis- itor to Birmingham.
 Jesse F. Stalings of Birmingham is Il the city.
 | Mrs H. Gilliard of Gainesville, Fla. and, Misses Mary and Olive McCreary of Evergreen, who have been the guests of Mrs Jeff Millsap, have returned home.
 Miss Rebecca Cochran of Pike Road, iSho is visiting Miss Elanor Herlong on Hickory street, will return to her home Monday.
 w. R. Matrin has returned from a trip 10 Pensacola, where he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Rice.
 Miss M. E. Ewing of Boiling was the guest of her parents last Friday ard Saturday.
 Judie Shaw has returned from Giger and has accepted a position wiIh the Louisville and Nashville. Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
Tuberculosis Camp

with the campaign that has been waged against tuberculosis in this city for sev- eral months past, will be the establi h. ment of a summer camp for tuberculosis patients. which will be opened about May and continue in operation until Novem- Der.
 An executive committee has reen formed to take charge of the work and meeting of this committe will be held Thursday next Several sites have been offered and a number of substantial donations prom ised for the work. 1t is hoped that fol- lowing the successful conduct of the camp during the summer months, arrangements can be made for permanent tuberculosis hospital somewhere in the piney woods near this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
Class Football at Normal

Anniston, February 4-(Specia1.) )-Ath- letic interest Is rampant at the Alabama Normal college at Jacksonville. according to President Charles w. Daugette, who was here Saturday. as a result of the ef. forts of Coach Rabbit" Harris. the old. Auburn star. The sophomore class has issued challenge to all other classes of the school. 1t is said, and will meet a picked class team on the football field on Washlngtons birthday, February 22
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
SeIma-Mobile Highway

Te Selma-Mobile Good Roads associa- tion will meet at Thomasvile Ala, Feb ruary 2S, to take up the matter of an au- tomobile highway between Mobile and Selma, as a link in the Tennessee to the gulf highway, to be constructed by the state It is already assured that between 200 and 300 delegates, representing the various counties between Selma and Mo bile, will be in attendance The question of bridge across the Tombigbee river ct or near Jackson will be given special .c- tention and it is hoped that some plan for its construction will be decided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
Registrars Appointed

Montgomery, February 4.-(Speeial.' '-- Governor ONeal yesterday appointed A.
 R. stroul If Munford, James A. Harris of McFaIs and w. B. Campbell of Fayetteville as registrars of Talladey1 county Commissions notifying the ner' registrars of their appointment were sent to them his afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
Nelson Quits Pitchers Box

Anniston, February4.-- Especially Sam Nelson, who lead the Southeastern league last year in the pitchers percentage rea- ord. has announced to President Mitchell of the Anniston club that he will retire from the box this year and try out for inc outfield His reason for this is that he is a "warm weather pitcher and is late in getting in form every year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
Gulls Sign Contracts

Mobile. February 4.-Signed contracts for Mobile Southern league baseball team have been sent in by Manager Finn to- cay as follows: Pitcher Gilroy, with Bir- mingham in 1910; Joseph Dunn and George Miller, catchers; William Ma loney, an cntfielder. Joseph Neaves. all infielder from Omaha. was exchanged for Pitcher Jack Ryan. "Dickie" Bayless, an outfelder. was sold to Oakland in the California league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
General Harrison Improves

Opelilia, Eebrnary 4-Gen. George r Harrison, commander of the Alabama di- sision Uni ed Confederate Veterans. who has been i'll at his home here in Talla- toosa county for three weeks, was re- Icrted slightly improved today. Attend ing physicians do not regard his condi- ton dangerous now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
Accepted 5000

Mrs. Larkin accepted a check for s100c Then she went up to the Metropolitan Life and that company settled with her
 The first intimation to reach Mrs. Lar kin that her husband was alive came iron two lawyers-one representing the Metro politan. the other the New York Life who called at her home few days ago produced some legal papers and made for nal demand upon her for the insurance money and interest. She refused to sign the papers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
BLACKWELL OPENS
 CAMPA PA|GN TODAY Will Make Three Speeches Daily Until April 1-Mr.
 Allen Declines

Florence. February 4-(Special)-co after their fences in the Tri-Cities. Sam Blackwell Is right in the midst of an aggressive campaign. He visited the three cities for the purpose of making plans for future appointments, and to confer with friends on the general outlook.
 Blackwell was much pleased with the interest displayed and stated he would commence his campaign proper on next Monday morning. He will then confne himself to three speeches a day until April 1, making Lauderdale and Colbert a storm center He feels that his elec- ton is a foregone conclusion and his majority will be sufficient for an undis- puted election.
 After seriously considering the proba- bilty of making the race for congress- man at large, Thurston H. Allen has an- nounced to his friends his determination not to allow his name to be used in the race. He states that his friends have been loyal and insistent, especially his home county, and the adjacent counties, but his private business cannot be neglected at this time.
 The poll tax record of Lauderdale coun- ty shows that the farmers are alert on the vital issues that will affect every farm in the county. A great many beats are to vote on the stock law and the record shows that PA more men have paid taxes over last years record; POP paid back taxes amounting to $l3.5o per capital. which had accumulated since the law went into effect in 1901. The books closed last night and the treasury has been increased by $29T9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
HEARD AND SEEN UNDER
 THE GREAT WHITE DOME
BY WALTER HARPER

Miss Ethel Armes I would try to de- scribe view of Washington from the dome when the city is covered with & mantle of snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
SPECIAL TERM HELD
 AT BAY ANNETTE
Poll Taxes Drop off in Baldwin COunty-Ice Plant to Be
 Enlarged

Bay Minette, February 4.--(special3- Judge of Probate J. H. H. Smith held a. special term of court Friday at which time two cases were disposed of. The first, State vs. William w. West for as- sault and battery, fine of s25 and costs, and second, State vs John Kruse, colored for petit larceny ;lO and costs and short jail sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
INSURANCE TANGLE
 |SPARTLY SOLVED Woman Collects Money Be- lieying Husband Dead DESERTED Is YEARS After Long Absence First Wife Dis covers Husband Had Only Mar
 ried Again-Refused to
 Return the Money
DESERTED 16 YEARS

New York, February i.-An attempt on the part of the Metropolitan Life 1nsur- ance company and the New York Life h. surauce company to reveal mystery in the case of William P Isarkin, who was dis covered short time since. after he had been missing for 16 years and his wife had collected insurance on his life, was par italy solved today when Mrs. BarlSin No. was found She was married to Larnln eight years ago, and he represented to her he was widower.
 As the Larkin matter stands he has two wives-one living in Llndenhurst, l.. l., whom he deserted 16 years ago, and an ether in this city The first wife collected s1O0c from the New York and $5SO from the Metropolitan in the belief her husband was dead, although he had been for IA years on the payroll of the Metropolitan Life as an employe in the printing depart ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
A Model Husband

The second Mrs. Larkin Is woman of gentle manners, about 40 years old. Sfe was shocked beyond measure when she learned her husband had not only another wife but son 20 years old. Barkin, she said, had been model husband.
 At Larkin's home in this city it was said that he was sick in bed. The information came from one of his wlfe's sisters. None of the counsel for the insurance corl- panes could be found today by those who were desirous of learning if the insurance people had knowledge of the fact that Larxin married a second wife without di- vorcing the first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05

Across the menu card in the Senate res- taurant. on the ground floor of the cap itol. is printed the following. "Waiters are not allowed to accept tips,'
 From Pennsylvania avenue you ascend 1eS steps to reach the floor of the TO- tunda on the main floor of the capitol. Many members of Congress and others on their way to the capitol in the morn ing walk up Pennsylvania avenue to the foot of the hill and there take a car to the summit.
 The capitol stands SS feet above the
 level of the Potomac river. Some river men claim that salt water sometimes comes up to Washington from the sea. The nominal head of salt water is about 20 miles down the riyer
 During the recent and present cold weather the ice has averaged more than 12 inches thick on the Tidal Basin. an inlet from the Potomac river about the size of East Lake. Skating on the basin is a great sport and Is indulged in by all classes of people. even diplomats and cabinet members.
 Nicholas Longworth, son-n-law of Theodore Roosevelt, and man of great wealth and prominent socially, is one of the most faithful members of the House of Representatives. He is rarely out of his seat during the sessions. Even though the sessions last far into the night a times, he is always on hand sitting through the most tedious debates
 There is a marked difference in the proceedings in the Senate and in the House. In the House the confusion is such that 1t is usually impossible for those in the gallery to hear all that is being said by speaker. There is con stant and unrestrained applause, hand clapping and laughter. In the Senate there is never word of applause. The slightest show of approval or dsapprovaI even in the galleries is instantly sup pressed. When senator is speaking it Is the height of diseourtesy to converse even in whispers. There is absolute quiet and every member who speaks may be heard distinctly.
 Speaking of applause J. Thomas Hef1fn of Alabama is almost indispensable on these occasions. It does you good to see him applaud a speaker He is as noisy as a boy on the Fourth of July and he enjoys it with equal relish As every body in Alabama knows, Tom Is big and heavy with a palm like a ham. If only moderate applause is necessary he beats the lid of his desk with one great hand spread open. It is like pile driver fall Ing on load of tin plate. If the occa- sion calls for degree more of hilarity and fraternal approval. he uses both hands If it Is an extreme case, and Ton is his own judge of the occasion, he raises the lid of his desk. stamps 1t and couples the slam with tattoo from both his fists. MT. Hehins applause is easily distinguishable above the din
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05
ZERO AT HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, February 4.-tSpe- , ciaI.)-The temperature dropped to
 , zero this morning, the bitterest , weather of the season. There Is
 , much suffering due to the unex- , pectedness of the cold wave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05

Tax Collector c. B. Stapleton states that the poll taxes collected this year have not been up to that of last year, the number having paid being only 4s6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05

Washington, February 4.-tSpecial.)- J. Across the menu card in the Senate res- taurant, on the ground floor of the cap- itol. is printed the following. "Waiters are not allowed to accept tips.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05

The management of the ice plant of the City Ice and Power company of this place has set force of men at work enlarg. ing the plant and making a number of repairs and additions to it before the be- ginning of the coming season, which VII! greatly increase the capacity of the plant anc also the storage room for ice during the winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05

The Home Gardens Lumber and Shingle company is the name of a new corpor- alton which will operate at Dyas, some distance north of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05

The capitol stands SS feet above the level of the Potomac river. Some river men claim that salt water sometimes comes up to Washington from the sea. The nominal head of salt water is about 20 miles down the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-05

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22
ATHLETICS SAID TO BE
 HAVING TROUBLE AMONG THEMSELVES THIS SEASON

Through one of those roundabout channels by which news travels in baseball circles, it is stated that the Athletics are not getting along as peaceably as they should, and that there have been quarrels between some of the players. The same source of information says that too much lit- erary work on the part of some of the players has given offense to others. Perhaps some comment has not sat we'll on some player who feels that a restriction was meant for him.
 In other branches of sport it has been found best not to let the partici- pant become both player and critic. The Olympic committee has publicly requested that all newspapers refrain from engaging any of the athletes who are to go to Stockholm to act as correspondents. Francis R. Richter. the editor of Sporting Life, who has lived through many a baseball sea- son, comes out flatfooted in his pa- per and insists that the shoemaker should stick to his last.
 'Tet the players play. and the writ CTS write." he says. "and don't try to mix oil with water. It won't work and always has made trouble.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22
SULLIVAN BEATEN
 BY LEACH GROSS

Bouts at St. Nicholas A. C., New York last night were attended by a big crowd. Leach Cross had Paddy Sullivan so weak and helpless in the fifth round of the final bout that Referee Tone stopped the bout.
 Cross victory was a big surprise. It came after one minute and ten seconds. of fighting fn the fifth chap ter. Sullivan had all the better of the third round, with clean knock down and cut eye to his credit
 Just when things looked bright for a victory for the IFisiman Cross rip ped in two hard blows to Paddy's stomach that forced him to the ropes. While in corner Cross shot over a smashing right to Paddy's jaw that made his legs buckle under him. He was dazed by the punch and sat down on the second rope.
 While in that position Cross hit him twice aeain on the jaw. Sullivan dropped his hands and half turned his body to Cross. Leach hit him again. SuIlivan's eyes began to take on a gIassy look and he would have dropped to tho floor only the ropes held him up, and Tone stopped the fighting. Sullivan was out. standing on his feet, supported by the ropes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-22
NAVIN TO GIVE ! EACH PLAYER $I00 TO PAY HIS FINE

Washington, May 2+With League President Johnson's promise to dis pose of the Cobb case speedily and the assurances given the Detroit play CTS by President Navin that he would
 square himself for the fines of $100 each for striking, the situation was greatly relieved today. Under sthe leagues rules, the individual players have to pay their fines but Owner Navin admitted that he practically promised to present $100 to each man.
 s"Ty" Cobb was working today on his affidavit as to his side of the con- troversy, a document requested by Johnson. It is the prevailing opinion among the players here that rowdy- ism has been given body blow by the strike trouble and the club owners have a wholesome respect for the players' determination to fight for fair treatment from magnates and spectators.