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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

than Underwod MT. Goodwin believes that as a result of the committees action there will be a list of candidates for dele gates who will favor someone else for President, though at the same time mas querading in Underwood raiment.
 The authority of the state executive committee to direct tho method of select ing delegates to the state convention Is unprecedented, according to Chairman Goodwin, who also maintains that 1t is the duty of tho state committee to in- struct the county committee as to how delegates shall be selected.
 On the whole, the action of the Mont gomery county committee is believed to presage a fight for delegates to the state convention. It is practically certain that the friends of Underwood will select q list of candidates for delegates, and at the same time it is expected that there will be an independent list, as a result of the resolution passed by the county executive committee, who will be instructed to vote for Underwood. but who will be otherwise unhampered In their choice for President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
SHORT SESSION OF
 BATH TUB SUIT

Detroit Mich. February 22.-After 2 short session today the trial of the indi yiduals and firms composing the so-called bath tub trust, charged with criminal con- spiracy in restraint of trade, the case was continued to Monday afternoon.
 James Arrott, Jr. a director of the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing com pany of Pittsburg, and inventor of the automatic dredge for sitting enamel on bath tubs, said he sold his invention to the Standard Sanitary company for $35, ,00o cash and other considerations. It is claimed that Edward T. Wayman, who drew up the trade agreements, later se- cured an assignment of the patent for S1OO00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
VALUABLE SHADE
 TREES UPROOTED

Evergreen, February 22.-tSpeciaL)- A fearful wind and rain storm struck Evergreen yesterday morning at 3:30 |. The wind must have been blowing at least 55 miles an hour. It had com meneed to rAn in the early part of the night, and the wind was then high, but did not attain its full force until the hour named.
 The storm ragged with fearful furry; but it never reached the velocity it did on April IS, 1881, when the greater portion of the town was demolished. Last night more than 100 trees were up- rooted in the corporate limits. The Agricultural school building was dam aged to the amount of about $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

Washington, February 22-General Washington's farewell address was read in both branches of Congress the House loudly applauding the hfst Presioehe declaration against third term.
 Senator Kern of Indiana read the ad- dress in the Senate, while liberal at tendance of senators and spectators In the galleries paid close attention.
 Vice President Shermans designation of Senator Kern to read the address was an unusual compliment for the fncum- bent. The inspiration was found in the fact that Mir Sherman and MT. Kern were rival candidates for vice president in 1908.
 The reading of the address in the House was an innovation. Every year since l have been a member of the House some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
MANY TOURISTS VISIT MONTGOMERY

Montgomery. February 22.-(Special) The crowd of visitors at the capitol durin gthe last two days has been larger than it has been in many months. A large number of the visitors were on their way home from New orleans and Mobile, where they attended the Nardi Gras festivities. Others of the capitol visitors were tourists, many of them from the north, from which sec ton the cold weather has caused them to seek the warmer climes of the south.
 The number of visitors at the cap itol during the last two days was in the neighborhood of 100, nearly all of whom registered at the department of archives and history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
HALT PROCEEDINGS OF BRANDT PROBE  Wants to Determine Legal ity of Writ of Habeas
 Corpus

Albany, N. Y, February Ex-Governor Dix tonight ordered the suspension of all proceedings before him in the case of Folxe E. Brandt. former valet of Morti- mer L. Schff, until the legality of the writ of habeas corpus granted yesterday by Justice Gerard has been decided by the court of appeals. The governor expressed this opinion late today. after conferring with Seymor Van Sandtvoord, his legal adviser, and Richard l.. Hand, who was appointed commissioner to take testimony on Brandt's application for executive clemency.
 In statement explaining his action, Governor Dix, says he is informed that Justice Gerard's decision in the habeas corpus case, fin effect. holds that the conviction of Brandt was illegal. and that hel therefore has no power to exercise clemency or to conduct hearing in a matter pertaining to an application for clemency. If the decision of Justice Ger ard Is reversed, the governor added, there would be full investigation.
 In view of the new phase of the case the governor advised Alton B. Parker and Delaney Nicoll that he had cancelled the hearing fixed for tomorrow noon on their application to present oral arguments in favor of broadening the powers of Com missioner Hand so fe could go into all phases of the Brandt matter.
 New York, February 22.-As far as could be learned tonight the decision of Governor Dix to suspend action in the case of Folk F.. Brandt, former valet of Mortimer l.. Schiff will not interfere with proceedings here to determine whether Brandt's 30 year sentence for burglary was illegal. In view of the announcement by District Attorney Whitman that he would appeal from the decision of Justice Gerard sustaining the writ of habeas corpus applied for in behalf of Brandt, and final disposition of the case seems far distant, owing to the delay sure to re- suit.
 Meanwhile it is expected Brandt will be released tomorrow on s50o0 bail, which a surety company stands ready to fur nish. . M
 That the grand jury investigation to de- termine whether there was a conspiracy against Brandt will go on was assured tonight It was reported today that this investigation had so far progressed that the jurymen had voted in favor of indict- ing one person, but had not in hand as yet the necessary evidence to indict another. two persons at least being required to en- ter into a conspiracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
GEN. MILES BROTHER DIES BEFORE EYES

Washington, February 22.-Lieut Gen Nelson A. Miles, U. s. A, retired, was motoring along Pennsylvania avenue to night when man walking briskly through the twilight in Lafayette park opposite. the White House. crumpled dowr in a heap then sprawled on the pathway General Miles left his car to peer over the heads of the crowds which gathered.
 It's my brother.' said the general when he saw the upturned face. Then Inc took the body up in his arms and car sled it to his automobile.
 Daniel c. Miles was the mans name The coroner said his heart had failed.
 The dead mans home was in Westmin. ster, Mass. He was in Washington wis iting General Miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
ROWAN FILES SUIT AGAINST STEVENSON Mayor of Jacksonville Is Charged With Libel-A
 Young Lady Killed

Anniston, February 9--(SpeciaL)- pr. John F. Rowan, a wealthy phy- stefan and capitalist of Jacksonville, filed a suit for s25,ooo In the circuit court here Thursday afternoon against Horace l.. Stevenson, mayor of Jack sonville, this county, and president of the Tredegar National bank.
 pr. Rowan alleges that Mayor Steven son libelously accused him of embez- zling s1600 while he was acting in tho capacity of city treasurer of Jackson vile. pr. Rowan further alleges that Mayor Stevenson made a futile attempt to have the American Bonding com pany of Baltimore and the National Casualty company of Birmin ghan take action against him for the alleged misappropriation of the city funds.
 Albert Curry. of this city, who was to be married to Miss Beulah Poss of Ohatchie in April, has been almost prostrated by the tragic death of his bride-elect, who has fallen victim to the "unloaded gum her head hay ing been nearly torn from her shoul- ueTS DN lIle pl o X hi III 'ii' hands of her 12-year-old brother, news of which was received here Thursday afternoon.
 A daughter of J. L. Curry, an An inston merchant, and several other young ladies witnessed the tragedy, which was plainly accidental
 Acute indigestion is said to have been the cause of the death of W. C. War mock, pioneer oxford merchant and member of the city school board, who dropped dead in the door of his store just after his return from dinner Thursday afternoon. He was a mem Der of the firm of Treadwell & War mock, and was prominent in all de- partments of the city's life. He is sur vived by his wife, mother, two married daughters and two sons. His funeral will be held Friday or Saturday
 Congressman Fred AL l.. Blackmon is being enthusiastically congratulated on his success in securing the passage oi his resolution in the House Thursday afternoon with view of locating a per manent maneuver camp and training ground for the federal army here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
ACCOMMODATIONS
 AT BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Md, February 22.-In state- ment issued today the accommodation committee announces that 2o,0O0 visitors here In June can be taken care of in connection with those already having made reservation at the hotels. The com mittee undertakes to place this number at the smaller hotels, boarding houses, private residences and apartment houses. It's announcement was made after a can vass of the city and a tabulation of the persons applying in writing.
 Moderate prices for both rooms and food will prevail, the committee says, and it adds many will receive the hos pitality of friends as hosts to thousands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
,JEWELRY CASE IS
 STOLEN FROM BUGGY

While their buggy was standing at Twenty first street and Avenue D yes terday. Farmer & Cannon, jewellers suffered the theft of black sample case containing a large amount of jewelry. It is said that there were SIX Wal than watches, six Elsin watches, six Excelsior watches and six other diff ferent kinds of watches in the case together with varied line Of other jewelry.t
 The theft was placed in the hands of Detectives Daly and Warren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
UNIQUE DINNER IN
 FLORENCE TOMORROW

Florence. February 22-(Specia1.)--
 The Epworth league has arranged most
 unique patriotic dinner to be served
 in the billiard on the Saturday after Washington's birthday. The menu par takes of the culinary art displayed during the days of the cavaliers and round heads.
 The young ladies who serve will bt resplendent in flowing robes, powdered pompadours and black patches of ''yt olden days General and Mrs. Wash ington win greet the guests at the dool with the far famed hospitality of Mt Vernon and Fairfax county right her, in good old Lauderdale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
ALLAN MAHAM BADLY
 SHOT IN A QUARREL

Selma, February PA special train ar rived in Selma this morning bearing Al Ian Maham, prominent man of Ran dolph, Bibb county, a few miles north of here, who was shot at Randolph last night in a quarrel with pr. Scott Cox, prom inent dentist of the same place.
 Friends of the wounded man made ur a special train and brought him with al haste to Selma hospital. Little hope is entertained for his recovery. He was ehot with a double barrel shotgun. one load entering the shoulder and the other lodg- ing in the groin. It was not known here early whether pr. Cox had been lodged in ail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
ARKANSAS PARTY
 INSPECTS PAVEMENT

For the purpose of inspecting Bir- mingham pavements party represent ing the municipal government of Fort Smith, Ark. spent yesterday in the city.
 The visit is the result of the wide spread report that Birmingham is the best paved city for it's size in the United States. report which received new impetus following the recent state ment of Graft Prober" w. J. Cam eron to that effect.
 The party from Ft. smith consisted of Roy M. Johnston, D. J. Young, l.. Friedman, James Grier and NJ. H. Ray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
TRIES ID CHANGE THE
 NAVAL PROGRAMME

Washington. February 22-Representa- tive Jefferson Levy of New York cele- brated Washington's birthday by propos- Ing a change in the two battleships a year programme in the House. He intro duced a bill empowering the President to build four battleships, each to cost less than $6000,0o0 exclusive of armament.
 Mr. Levy would have the ships carry "as heavy armor and as powerful arma- ment as any vessel of their class and to have the highest practicable speed and the greatest practicable radius of action" " The bill would appropriate $20000.0O0 to start the work It was referred to the committe on naval affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL
 ADDRESS READ TO CONGRESS

democrat has asked on Washington's an- nlversary to have the first Presidents farewell address read from the desk," Representative Clark of Florida said, at the opening of the session.
 T now ask,' he said "a democratic House to grant the privilege"
 Speaker Clark put the motion and there was pe talk of dissent There was a moment of hurried conference at tho speakers desk subsequently,. Meanwhile President Taft's postal commission mes sage arrived. Finally Speaker Clark said In an apologetic tone:
 With the permission of the House the clerk will proceed to read President Tafts message while we try to find the other one'
 When General Washingtons@ address was rediscovered Representative Clark read it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
WILL FORCE YUAN ID GO ID MARKING

Washington. February 22.-The Chinese republicans have forced an issue with Yuan Shi Kai and important develop ments are expected. according to dis patches received from Shanghai today. Because of Yuan's failure to comply with the request of the republicans for his attendance upon the assembly, now in session at Ranking, that body today dis patched an armed escort from Shanghai new capital.
 The result of the move is awaited with interest in Shanghai.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
GOVERNMENTS WAR
 POLICY APPROVED

Rome. February 2-Enthusiastic ap- proval of the governments war policy was expressed in both houses of the Italian parliament. which reconvened to- day. A hurricane of applause lasting over five minutes greeted the words of Giuseppe Marcor-a, speaker of the cham Der of deputies, when he voiced the greetings of the deputies to the Italian soldiers and sailors engaged in fighting to uphold the jonr of Italy in Tripoli.' he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
HAD BULLY" TRIP

New York, February 22.-Theodore Roosevelt returned to New York today from his trip in Ohio. How did they treat you in Ohio?" he was asked.
 Bully" said the ex-Presdent.
 Your Columbus speech has aroused a great deal of gossip" interposed the in- tervlewer.
 Good, sound doctrine."' Mir. Roosevelt said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
EXPECT HOME RULE
 BILL ON MARCH 20

London, February 22.-Premier Asauith is expected to introduce the bill granting home rule to Ireland in the house of com mons on March 20. It was stated today that this programme has practically been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Marion News

Marion, February 22.-(Special.) )-The Hendrix Mercantile company, incorpor- ated, Is the style of a new mercantile business organized here this week. J. A.. Hendrix is president Lawrence P. Howze. vice president; c. H. Dozier. Jr secre- tary and treasurer. The directors are c. IT. Dozier. J. A. Hendrix, l.. P. Howze. Dr. J. B. Hatchette and c. II. Dozier, Jr. This concern succeeds J A. Hen drix & Co., and is incorporated for s3O,0oo.
 A. J. Marshall has purchased from the Marion Central bank lot 65 by 15S feet fronting on Court square, and will erect a large store and warehouse for use of the firm of A J. Marshall & Co. This store will be completed about January ]. 1913.
 Marion Institute minstrels will give their annual concert on Friday night at Judson auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Jas. H. Finder

Fills occulists' prescriptions for eyeglasses right. He puts a fin- ish on his eyeglasses that many opticians find it difficult to equal the touch of the artist.
 306 N. 18th Street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
SON FATALLY WOUNDS
 SLAYER OF FATHER

Nashville. February 22-At Frank :, lin, IS miles from here, this after noon Dallas Brown shot and prob ably fatally wounded Joseph
 Hughes of Nashville. Louisville
 ! and Nashville railroad fagman. Hughes fired twice with pistol but
 ; the shots were ineffectual. III feeling is supposed to have grown
 out of the alleged killing of Neal
 Brown, father of Dallas Brown. in
 1909 by Hughes, who was acquit- ! ted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR BOARD OF REvENUp

The Age Herald Is hereby authorized to announce the candidacy of Captain H. w. Crook of Bessemer. Ala, for ths office of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. April l, 1914 date for member of Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary, 19l2 Will appreciate your support.
 The Age-HeraId is authorized to an. nounce the candidacy of Hugh McGeeyer for the board of revenue.
 The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce J. K. F. Laird candidate for member of Board of Revenue of Jef. ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. Platform Good Roads. Residence 15 miles west of Bessemer.
 We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Edward E. Dean (real estate man) for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of democratic primary, April 1, 1912. COUNTY ,s3EASURER The Age-Herafd is authorized to an. nounce Dr. John s. Gillespy as . cam didate for Treasurer of Jefferson coun- | ty. subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary. April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
al L. Dabbs of Bessemer IS a candi.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an. nounce the candidacy of Hugh McGeever for the board of revenue.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-21
"EVERYWOMAN" is COMING
TO ATLANTA FIRST OF YEAR

Henry w. Savage viii offer at the
Atlanta theater for three nights be-
ginning Thursday, January 2, the inn
pressive dramatic spectacle, Every
woman This production was seen in
Atlanta asst year and returns with a
larger and stronger cast and a more
lavish scenic equipment The title role
Is played by Adele Blood, a beautiful
young woman who was seen in the
character for nearly two hundred nights
on Broadway The peculiar character
Nobody" is played by Eugene Or
monde, who has been seen here as lead
ing man with Ada Rehan, Julia Mar
lowe and Margaret Anglin. The organ
ization is equipped with a special sym
phony orchestra to render the impress
sive score. which was composed for
"Everywoman" by George WHITEHEAD
Chadwick dean Of the New England
Conservatory of Music.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-21
8lJOU HAS BOOKED GOOD
BILL FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The management of the Bijou has
booked for Christmas week the most
expensive and probably the most inter-
esing vaudeville bill of the season. The
headline feature win be Robert Strauss
and company, Robert Strauss will be
assisted by Lawrence Sparks and the
diminutive comedian. John Kean, pre-
seuting his latest sketch. Landing
Contract" Another strong feature OF
the bill will be Williams and Held, who
have an act billed as Comedy Black
and Tan" 1t is said that both mem
bers Of the team are good singers, and
that the fun is Of the real kind. Mr.
Williams is Southern man, and his
representations of the old time darkey
are said to be clever. The program will
also include Murray, Love and Andrea
in singing and dancing novelty, and
Tom Kuma, japanese novelty act
Special attention will be paid to the Sc
lection Of motion pictures, which will
open and close each performance Mat
inees during the week will be given at
3 o'clock, except on Christmas day and
Saturday. when the afternoon perform
ances will be at 2;3O and 4. Night
shows at 1880 and g.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-21
BIG OFFERING AT GRAND
FOR HOLIDAY WEEK

Christmas week at tine Grand will
introduce seven of the big feature acts
in vaudeville. The program has been
selected with the utmost care, and
headliners and features have been
drawn from the principal vaudeville
theaters of America. As "a matter of
information. The heaviest advance sale
ever recorded i'm q vaudeville house has
been registered at the Grand for this
particular week, and indications point
TO the record for attendance since the
Grand was dedicated to vaudeville.
The heaGliner viii be Joseph Harris
"Dinkelspiel's Christmas" with Ber-
nard A Renold in the title part This
laughable German comedy was written
by George V. Hobart, and is filled with
human interest The characters are
well drawn and in no way exaggerated
The songs and dialogue are very much
Hobart The story deals with tho oSpe-
ricnccs of an old German with his SON.
who wishes to marry against the
wishes OF his parents. 1t brings about
many funny complications amusing in
cideuts and real red bIooded life. The
act is conceded to be one Of the great
est sketches that has been given TO
vaudeville and viii be a most accepta-
bile headliner for the holiday bill
The Empire Comedy -Four. the old
est quartet in existence for fifteen
years, will be an extra added attrac-
tion. Cunningham, Kelly Jenny and
Green have appeared in every country
on the globe. and have appeared FIRE
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-21

turn of Eve" Speed" and other well
known comedies.
Finishing Fanny" is the title of the
new play and in it Miss St Leon is
given every opportunity to display her
remarkable versatility and from the
moment her girlish laugh and her mu-
steal voice herald her coming until the
curtain falls upon her EMBODIED in two
strong arms at the end Of the vivid
story, she is enshrined in the hearts Of
her audience
The story Of furnishing Fanny" has
to do with a seventeen-y ear-old girl
whose parents are separated because
the mothers ideas are fashioned
and the fathers are advanced"
The scenic enhancement is said to be
most artistic one and the supporting
company is composed Of players Of
prominence. including Robert Kelly,
Arthur Buchanan. Thomas Carter, ia
net Waldorf, Craig Randall, William H.
Sans, Teresa Dale. John ROBBERS and
Florence Huntington.