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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
TELEGRAPH CASE
 AGAIN CONTINUED
Judge Stiles Sustains Demurrers in Western Union Right of
 Way Case

Judge J. P. Stiles sustained the demur- rers yesterday to the petition filed by the Western Uion Telegraph company against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company and the South and North Ala bama Railroad company, seeking a right of way for the telegraph companys poles and wires along the railroad company's lines. The proceedings were instituted last December when the defendant raised question as to the jurisdiction of the court Judge Stiles overruled the obiec- tion and held that he had jurisdiction. The defendant then entered a plea that the proceedings were premature, which was also overruled.
 The defendants then filed general de- murrer to the petition, which was argued at length by counsel. Judge Stiles sus- tained the demurrers and by general con sent the proceedings were passed until February 26. to allow the petitioner time to amend his petition, or to appeal from the judges ruling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
RIFLE LEAGUE

The Birmingham Rife club defeated the Portland, Me, rifle team in last week s match by the score of 9TS to 9eS. This places the Athletic club in the fourth place, and near the third position. It Is probable that the Birmingham Rifle team will end up in third place, if the squad wins the match from the Warren, Pa, Rifle club this week. Bridgeport and New Haven are tied for first place.
 Capt. Ed Anderson Is trying to get the boys to practice hard for the coming match as they will have to shoot ex- tremely well to defeat the Pennsylvania team, and the result of the battle will mean whether or not the Athletic club team ends in third place There is hope, but it is hardly thought that they will be able to turn the trick. This week S shoot will wind up the season of nine weeks. as the Eastern league began in DeCen.L0r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
PUNISH THOSE WHO
 DESTROYED PAPERS
The Government Institutes Proceedings Before
 Grand Jury

New York, February 19.-PreliminarS proceedings instituted by the govern ment to obtain punishment of those concerned in the destruction of trunk filled with documentary evidence in tended 10 be used in prosecution for the dissolution of the United States Stee corporation at Trenton, N. J., are under way today before the federal grand jury here.
 The fact that the secret inquiry was in progress in this city became known through the service of subpoenas sum moning witnesses to appear at the grand jury room in matters brought by the United States against the steol and wire company and other defend ants
 The destruction of the trunk full of papers became known February when Henry F. Cotton, a special assistant to Attorney General Wickersham obtain ed a temporary injunction in the fed eral court at Trenton restraining the United States Steel corporation and it's subsidiaries from mutilatng or de- stroying documents required by the government to substantiate its petition alleging illegal combination and con spiraey in restraint of interstate trade and foreign commerce.
 The papers which were destroyed la st October at Worcester, Mass. were de- sired in the prosecution of the Amer
 lean Steel and Wire company and the members of nine wire pools and were surrendered by District Attorney Wise to Charles MaeNeagh, general solicitor of the American Steel and Wire com pany. It is alleged on a written agree ment that they were to be preserved and returned to the government when wanted
 In violation of this alleged agree ment the papers depended upon for the successful prosecution of the United States Steel corporation were de- stroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
NOTHING NEW IN
 l.. X N. SITUATION

Louisville, February l9-Further investi. gation of rumors that the Louisville and Nashville railroad intends to install ts own telegraph system upon the termina. tion of it's contract with the Western Union company August F, 1912 developed no information at the general offices nero today. That officials of the railroad have considergi the idea is shown by the filing of amended articles of incorporation em- towering the road to engage in the tele- graph business. It is understood the question of installing its own telegraph system on all its lines will be brought before the next meeting of stockhold- ers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
GOVERNOR O'NEAL GOES ID BALTIMORE:

Montgomery, February l9.-t Special ) Coy. Emmet O'Neal left Montgomery last night for Baltimore, where he will attend a conference tomorrow between the governors Of Is southern states and officials of railroad and transportation companies on the immigration move- mont in the south. Tie development of the south along agricultural lines will be one of the chief matters of discus sion at the conference and the neces- sity of securing desirable immigrants for the south with a view to obtaining this proper development will also re- ceive a great deal of consdera tion
 Governor O'Neal will probably go from Baltimore to New York, where he will attend to some business, after which he will return to Alabama about the latter part of the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
ADJUSTMENTS
Francis Wilson

The celebrated clergyman, Dr. Park hurst, in writing of Francis Wilson's comedy-farce, "The Bachelors Baby' during its long run at the Criterion theatre, New York city. said: Tine story is fascinatingly told and skill fully performed. It is telling illus traitor of the fact that a thread of love, if it only has the purity, sweet ness and innocence of child love, Is like the X-ray which penetrates to the quick, regardless of natural ob- struction" Charles Frohman presents Francis Wilson at the Jefferson the atre tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
CHICAGO JUDGE
 EMULATES SOLOMON

Chicago February 19.-Municipal Judge Thomas F. Scully today sentenced D. F. Gonzales, a hair tonic manufacturer, to grow hair on the bald head of a police man. The court said he would allow Gonzales one years time in which to grow the hair. At the end of that pe- riod Gonzales, who was placed under bond, Is to report to the court the re- suits of his efforts.
 The policeman selected as subject was Patrolman Burns, who had arrested Con zales upon complaint of Miss Kate C. Holihan. Miss Holihan testified that she had invested money in Gonzales business, but that the tonic was worthless. She said she told Gonzales that she would do nothing more with it, but he con tinued to annoy her by seeking her help in manufacturing the tonic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
MORNING FIRE IN
 BARBER SHOP

small amount of damage was done by fire to the Ensey & Smelling barber shop on Third avenue between Eleh. teenth and Nineteenth streets about o'clock this morning.
 Tine fire originated in a pile Of towels and rags in one of the batl chemicals The building is owned by L. V. Clark and is one of the build lngs on the site of the proposed new the atre that is to be built in short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
PERSONNEL OF THE
 NORWEGIAN CABINET

christiania Norway, February 19L A new Norwegian cabinet has been formed under the leadership of Gen. J. K. NJ. Bratlie, former minister of war as follows:
 Premier and defense. Gen. J. K. M Bratlie.
 Foreign affairs, Johannes Irgens.
 Justice, Prof Frederick Stang. Agriculture. Frederick Konow.
 Commerce. A. o. Lindyig.
 Labor, E. Braenne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
"The Spring Maid"

Next Monday and Tuesday and Tues day matinee Birmingham theatregoers will have an opportunity to see4 "The Spring Maid" a comic opera tha Y.comes with the reputation of being a real success. In commenting on the per formance the St. Paul Pioneer Press says:
 The staging and costuming are very handsome, and the entire cast plays as though 1t were enjoying life, which certainly helps to make the whole per formance success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
TURN VEREIN GIVES
 MARDI GRAS CONCERT

The n-Verein gave a Mardi Gras concert at it's hall last night. There was a large attendance. Dancing followed the concert. The musical programme was as follows:
 Overture. Nealeans orchestra.
 Braun Maidelein" (Maennerchor. Piano solo, selection. MT. P. Cebrat A funny stunt, Mrs Sanford's husband Volcal solo. selection, Miss Ethel Rabe. 'Weinsprueche" (Maennerchor)
 Selection, Nealeans orchestra.
 Some monoloGue. T. Dan.
 Vocal solo. selection. Mith Ethel Rabe ''Heute 1st Heut' (Maennerchor). Selection, Ncaleans orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
"EverywOman''

The story of "Everywoman," the fa- nous dramatic spectacle which Henry w Savage will offer at the Jefferson theatre next Friday and Saturday, and Saturday matinee is a chronicle of the pilgrimage undertaken by Every woman" in her search for love. The quest takes her into strange places. At one time she is in a luxuriously furnished home in a large city; at an- other she is behind the scenes of a playhouse, and still another she is found in the throng that mingles upon Broadway. New York, at midnight upon New Years eve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
"Three Twins

The best example of the progress of electrical stage illumination is found in the production of Three Twins" which will be seen at the Jeff ferson theatre Thursday matinee and night Features of the show are a gigantic electrical swing, weighing three tons, and a "faceograph.' In addition a lavish use of small hand incandescents by the members of the company is made. This is in distinct contrast to, the first efforts at such a novelty many years ago by the late Dave Henderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
"The Blue Mouse"

To Miss Emma Bunting and the hu- morous situations of the play will be due the measure of success meted out t6 "The Blue Mouse" this week s at traction at the Bijou. That Miss Bunting Is so popular in this city will be the chief feature in making The Blue Mouse" likewise. us a supporting E company somewhat lacking in the abil- ity to interpret the finer points of the character delineations almost stamps the production with mediocrity.
 The comedy of the lines was evident enough to count for much toward pro viding an enjoyable performance and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Sarah Jane Biddy

Mrs. Sarah Jane Biddy, aged Il years. died at her home. at 4731 First avenue yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. The funeral will be held frem the residence this afternoon ats3 o'clock, the Rev Glasgow officiating. Interment will take place at Woodlawn cemetery, with the Johns Undertaking firm in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
LIVELY DAY IN THE MEXICAN CAPITAL Reports Are More EncOur- aging Than for Some
 Time

Mexico City. February 1s.-A battle of more than ordinary importance near Cuernayaca in which the federals were driving back the Zapatistas, news from Chihuahua that the rebels were disgusts ed with their chosen chief, Vasquez Gomez, and the ability of the government to strengthen the forces at Durango and Torreon, served today to enliven the hopes of the President and his cabinet for an early termination of the rebellion.
 Vasquistas in the north have received their first serious defeat in the fighting near San Pedro a short distance north east of Torreon. An encounter Saturday night was followed by another yester- day and it was not until an engagement this morning that the rebels were finally repulsed. The rebels had attempted three times to take the little town, but were held back by 250 federals commanded by Col. Emilio Madero, a brother of the President. Flfty-seven of the rebels dead were left upon the field. The government losses were not given.
 Early today Gneral Robles began a general attack upon the Zapatistas en- trenched in and about Santa Maria, nine miles north of Cuernavaca. Last reports from the southern capital were sent from there at noon, when the battle was still in progress. At that time the federals, who used artillery, had driven the rebels from the town and from two other po- sitions which they had attempted to, le- fend. No estimate of casualties was re- ported but more men we're engaged cn both sides than in any previous encounter in the campaign against Zapatistas.
 The wires between here and Torreon were cut again today but not before as- surances were received, according to gov ernment information, that the garrison there had been increased 10 approximate ly 1000 men. Otherwise the conditions about Torreon were not greatly atered except that the destruction of three bridges again leaves the town practically isolated.
 Reports from Durango are that the gar rison of 80 men was augmented by 25 federal troops. They arrived yesterday and were greeted by the people with flow CTS and confetti.
 The question of restricting the liberty Of the press was again discussed today by the members of the permanent chair men of congress without result It was reliably stated that the executive will place before this body formally measure for such restriction which will come be- fore the regular meeting of thee commission next Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
SUBCOMMITTEE
 WILL MEET TODAY

The subcommittee having charge of the campaign in Jefferson county for county offices will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock to further consider plans for the primary.
 Two additional candidates qualified yes- terday by placing their checks with the committee. They were J. II. Savage. who desires to serve the people in the capaci- ty of coroner and George W. Jones, who. along with innumerable others, has an ambition to sit as q member of the Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
TENNESSEE MOB
 LYNCHES NEGRO
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--~---~-~~~-~-~-~-~---~>-- cannot be ascertained positively whether Marion Anderson. the white man who was in the Shelbyville jail charged with murder, has been brought to Nashville uot. A late message from She1byville stated that he is still there
 More than 15o0 persons saw the attack upon the negroes and late reports indi- cate that 800 men all told assisted the 70 active leaders in their assault upon the prisoners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Pool Tournament Begins

The 100 ball handicap pool tournament began last night at the Athletic club. with over % participants. The men were divided into four classes. A, B, c and D. The match will probably not end until the latter part of the week. A hand as ne billiard cue will be given to the winner of the matches. c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Ryan and Kennedy Matched

Chattanooga, February 19.--tSpecial Articles were signed today between Larey Ryan and Fighting Charles Ken nedv. both of New York city, to ap- near before the Chattanooga Athletic club in an eight round altercation Feb ruary 27. The men will fight at catch weights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
COMMITTEES KNEW
 OF DYNAMITING PLOT
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~-~~-~~~~~~--~~~~-~-~~~--~- --~-~~-~~~~~~~~~>~-~~~~~~ dynamite. was dismissed today on mo- ton of Deputy District Attorney Hor- ton after conference with District Attorney Fredericks, who returned yes- terday from the east. Horton also an- nounced that he might move for the dismissal Of the case against F. Ira Bender. jointly accused with Maple.
 Chicago February BE. P. Ryan, one of the labor leaders indicted re- gently by an Indianapolis grand jury investigating the dynamiting outragcs, today surrendered to the United States officers here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Mrs. Annie MaIissa Watkins

Mrs. Annie Malissa Watkins died ar local infirmdry early yesterday morn- ing The remains were sent to Marble City yesterday afternoon by the Johns Undertaking finn, where interment will be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
Expect Further Trouble

A severance of diplomatic relations. therefore, is looked for here as assured
 unless the Cnited States indicates will ingness to submit differences to arbitra- ton which is practically Colombia's s ulti-
 matum.
 As far as Mexico is concerned, Senor Martinez Ycrespo, the Mexican ambassa- dor, had not received tonight any word from the foreign office about Secretary Knox's trip. He declared, however, that he exepected tomorrow to receive advices assuring to Mr. Knox hearty and cordial welcome if the secretary should find 1t convenient either now or later to visit that republic.
 The latter incident brought out state
 ment by Representative Rainey of H. llnos, author of a resolution to submit Columbia's damage claims to arbitrate In which he denounced methods used by the United States to acquire the Panama canal zone.
 Rainey Sides With Ospina
 Minister Ospinas letter." he said,
 "foreibly calls attention to the indefen- slble condition for nearly years In re- fusing Colombia arbitration she has re- quested.'
 The Panama incident which has been the subject of committee investigation was denounced by MT. Rainey "as the bla ckest page in our history as a na- tion." He charged the revolution was en- gineered by a New York stock promo ter with the sanction of President Roose- welt"
 Palm Beach, Fla, February 19-- Secretary of State Knox today de- clared that he would carry out the itinerary laid down before he left Washington unless differently in- structed by the President. This means that he expects to visit Colombia in spite of the hostile note of the Colom- bian minister. Senor Ospina. He eX- poets to sail. Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20


 throughout the district have been in- vited to participate in the rally Among these and the Baptist Young Peoples union the Epworth league represent ing all the Methodist young people, aud the Baraca-Philathea union of the Blr- min gham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
UNLESS INVITED KNOX WILL NOT
 VISIT COLOMBIA
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This is assumed from the fact that Senor Ospina Is political leader in the repuD- lie It was he who nominated and prac- tically placed In office the president of Colombia. He Is known among the Latin American colony here as man of great personal influence in Colombia and for that reason 1t was pointed out today Senor Ospina felt that he could speak without instructions from the government which he himself virtually established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20

Laredo, Tex. February 19.-Two train loads of troops passed through Satillo today en route to Torreon to take charge of the situation there. The soldiers, un- der command of General Tellez, have been at Viesca and Parras, in the state Of Coahula, the latter place the home of Madero, where everything is quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
SHAW. the Undertaken. Phones ..

For appropriate ilorai offerings. phone q. Sec Godden'a Seed & Flower store xo1o First avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-20
SUPREME COURT
 MAKES NEW RECORD

2 Washington. February 19.-Some 3 90 opinions by the supreme court 2 of the United States made today 2 the banner decision session of this 9 term. Members of the court had spent the last three weeks in pre- D pairing opinions. Justice Lamar 9 alone announced nine opinions,
 J hitherto regarded as third of a years work for a justice.
 D. The court reassigned the state D rate cases' and the Union Pacific merger cases. which were set for D hearing today, for argument on D Monday. April 1.
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JOHNS Undertaking Co.,. Phones iooa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29
l,AURETTE TAYLOR, REBEL
Broadways Newest Star Upsets Traditional Stage Ideas
Nouns Years Spent in Small
Stock Company
Stock Company.

moors are 40 more uncertain than the
elusive temperament Of a daughter ot
ireland. although born in the imagination
sitting confines of New York. So with
the laugh came the displacement Of gloom
for cheeriness.
After ALL l wonder if my ability 10 act
hasn't changed good deal since my
melodrama days? / don't Feel that l have
changed or that / am doing better work
now than | did. but perhaps l can't s"c
tho changes in myself. There is such
thing as unconscious change and develop
ment 1t comes about partly through
association with people, through keeping
human, through a constant observation
of individual characteristics which may
become useful at some future time in
playing a part.
Il do not believe by this, though, that
an actress should go out into society,"
That is a mistake / think too many
actresses make. My constant effort is to
keep my circle of friends small. for, after
all. how many people do you know that
are helpful to you? An actress has
friends enough when she meets and
peases FIVE hundred or a thousand people
every night across the fOOtlights. When
she goes out 70 dinners and teas she Is
expected to act as brilliantly or as anus
insly as she does on the stage, and il she
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29

required 10 plav amy on" play three years
as q prominent New York manager in
sisted / should agree To- do II I played
FOR him II provides. too that at the end
of FIVE wears | shall have repertory Of
three PLAYS if three successful ones can
he found.
In order TO make this possible they
will have 10 be simple productions, with
one set Of scenery Ike Peg. That Will
be the first play of the trio. and Hartley
"a. Hartley Manners, autlbr of Peg
and husband of Miss Taylor is now at
work on another play which We hope viii
be the second | could never consent 10
plav one part for three years. for ! feel
as though at the end OF that time !
wonld have become hardened, would have
lost the ability to characterize. So with
.lrcc different parts in repcrtory ! will
fce equipped 10 travel about the COIN
.r as tbo actors Jsj actresses of the
past CVu 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-29
FIRST COLOR CONFERENCE.

The opening lecture in the series of
color conferences arranged by Elizabeth
Marbury will be given at the Maxine
Elliott Theatre. al 3 o'clock. On Thursday
afternoon January >. when Andre de
FOuqUicres. OF Paris. will speak The sub
jo"t f'r the lecture. which IS patterned
after the Partisan matinee discourses. viii
Dee the Persian balls II will be a dupli-
cate uf that given a. the fttc of d."
Duchess Of Noailes. in Paris, recently.
and will depict various aspects of Persian
life. The pictures I'm color have been pre-
pared according 10 a special process.
Lectures on the Orient, Egypt, Spain, the
e'lt,8us OF France and the art galleries
u Eurupe Will follow.
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81 have been told by some of my friends
that ought to place myself in the hands
Of a manager and allow him TO direct my
career. / feel that ! am qualified Ia d.
rect my own life. No manager can un-
derstand my faults and necessities as well
az | do myself and while ! DO not want
TO appear star with the airs and AFRO
ganees OF "a prima donna. do want 10
hc free to- grow as seems best to me.
That * my right as a human being
Yet beauty and originality OF thought
are considered Incompatible,
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is not the type she PLAYS on the stage
she is a disappointment 10 the people she
meets I'm that way she loses the friends
who make up her public. She must give
q tremendous lot 10 the public. and her
constant effort must be TO meet people
who will stimulate her mentally. 50 TINT
she can have still more 10 give. That Is
her chance FOR development If she is ann
bilious.
.'You ask what ] hope to do for the tut
ure. am anxious to do more than !
have done II is a tremendous privilege
10 be able to make an audience laugh and
cry. and / want to go on doing it. want
TO play character parts. not simply So
cietv girl roles. Peg is a character; so
was Lsuna' in The Bird Of Paradise
and the little hoyden in The Seven Sis
ters. ] want more such parts.
More than that. ! want d repertorN.
and an 90 have IT, Ny contract with
Nh Morosco provides that ! shall not be