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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Don't Like the Cut
he New York Times.

ffon the New York Times.
 A bundle of clothes from the mission lay on the tailor's table
 What did you send these things around 10 me for?" he asked They seem to be in pretty good condition"
 They are In good enough condition '' said the missionary but they will never be acceptable to the derelicts we expect to distribute them among until the minis. terial cut Is modified. Every coat in the lot has belonged to a preacher, and it's style betrays It's ownership.
 Most of the men who apply at the mfs- sion for hand-me-downs haven't much pride left, but they balk at a parsons coat, Unless actually driven to it they will not wear one.
 Clothes twice as badly worn, but of a business. cut, are chosen instead. Most ministers have hard work disposing of their clerical clothes. Conscientious scru- pies against masquerading in religious garb have nothing to do with these men refusing the minister's coats. They sim- ply don't want them because they dread the taunts the coats are likely to pro- yoke among their fellows"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
JUDGE ALMON WITHDRAWS
 FROM RACE FOR CONGRESS

Tuscumbia, January 21.-(Special)- Judge E. B. Almon of Tuscumbia, speak CT of the house of representatives, with draws from the race as a candidate for Congress in The. following candid and manly letter:
 "To the Democrats of the Eighth Con 7 sgressio ionafs sDissyict:
 }tt .eSinee my. announcemept as a candi- date for Congress have met. with much enoouragementlh some parts of the dis trict, which I,.greatly appreciate, espe- cially do I appreciate the. very cordial and warm reception of my announeement in my home county of Colbert, where numerous friends from different parts of the county have assured me that I would get practically the solid vote of the county. and where the newspapers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
AGEE ISSUES CALL
 FOR COMMITTEE

Anniston, January H.-fSpecial.) )-Fol- loving the announcement of Congressman Fred l.. Blackmon as a candidate to sue ceed himself as the representative of the reople of the Fourth congressional dis trict in the lower house of Congress, which >sas given out here Friday after neon, Capt A. P. Agee has called meet ing of the Fourth district executive com nittee to be held in this city on Febru- any 3.
 The call of Captain Agee, chairman. is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

Tuscumbia, January H.-(SpeciaL)- Thursday night someone entered the home of Mrs. Kate Delony. on Sixth street and frightened the occupants of the house very much. Mrs. Delony was sleeping on the second floor when she was awak ened by someone pushing a heavy ma chine away from a window, followed by a conversation in a low tone. Mrs De- lony's screams awakened the neighbors, who promptly came to her assistance, but the thieves made good their escape be- fore they secured any valuables
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

cross the bridge until he gets to 1t. Lleu- tenant Governor Bilbo is decidedly in favor of the nomination of Mir Underwood, "our neighbor, and d southern man." as he expressed it.
 The poll of the senate gives Wilson 2i, Underwood ', Harmon 1, Harmon or Will son 9 Clarke or Underwood 2, Bryan or Clarke 1, Folk l, Wilson or Clarke 1, no choice B. Total. 90.
 The poll of the house gives Wilson 5S, Underwood 2i, Harmon IS, Clarke IS, Bry- an 3. John Sharp Williams 3, Folk ?, Har- mon or Wilson, Clarke or Underwood, l. Total, 12S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
ANNISTONIAN IS
 NOT GUILTY IN TEXAS

Anniston January 27.-(SpeciaL)-The Identity of names has been the cause of no little anxiety on the part of friends of Arthur Bryant, a. former Annistonian, now residing at Fort Worth. Tex, recent ly, owing to dispatches sent out from that city to the effect that one Arthur Bryant was being held there for mur- der. In response to telegram how ever, the former Annistonian states that he is not the Bryant in question, as he has never violated the divine commands ment in this respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Pythians Plan Reading Room

Anniston. January 27.-(Specialo-A union reading room for the Pythians of Anniston is promised as a result of a movement undertaken by members of Anniston lodge, No. 9l, at their last meet ing, when they appointed a committee, with ShaieT c. Houser as chairman, to confer with members of Calhoun lodge with reference to converting Castle hall over the First National bank into an in- stitution Of this kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Divorce Wanted

From the New York Evening Mail.
 The lawyer was sitting at his desk, ap- sorbed in the preparation of q brief. So bent was he on his work that he did not hear the door as 1t was pushed gently open, nor see the curly head that was thrust into his office. A little sob attract ed his notice, and, turning. he saw a face that was streaked with tears and told plainly that his feelings had been hurt:
 "Well, my little man, did you want to see mel"
 Are you a lawyer?'
 "Yes. What is 1t you want2''
 'qf want"-and there was a resolute ring In his voice-"I want a divorce from my papa and mamma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
NEW DECATUR WANTS ,
 COMMISSION FORM

Decatur, January 27.-(Special.)-A peti- tion is being circulated in New Decatur asking for a commission form of govern ment for that city. If the petition re- ceives the required number of signatures it will be presented to the probate judge who will order the election held. It is said that the petition will without doubt receive the number of signatures required, as many people of New Decatur favor this form of government.
 Some time ago Hartselle, this county, adopted the commission form of govern ment and is we'll pleased with 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

The limited amount of our stock is being bought up rapidly and we take this opportunity of advising our friends that if they want to get into a. producing oil company on the ground floor, It would be well for them to send In their application at once. The price of our stock is % cents per share. Phone Bell, Main b9, and we will call on, you and explain why we are selling thls stock, or you can see us at 418 Chamber of Commerce..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Good News for the Stock- holders of Five Rivers Oil
 and Gas Company

We have just received telegram from Electra, Tex, that a good oil well was brought in yesterday in the sha1- low sand within 75 feet of one of our tracts of land, which proves it up without doubt. There are four or five oil bearing sands under this one.
 This advice makes us more sanguine than ever that we have as near a cer tainty as anyone could ask for before drilling our own wells
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Beneath Her Dignity
From the Pathfinder.

Among the questions given by a county superintendent was the following example in arithmetic: 'Tf a horse can run a mile in one minute 50 seconds and another a mile in two minutes. how far would tho first horse be ahead in a race of two miles?''
 A very prim teacher returned the ques- tion with this attached: ''I will have noth- ing to do with horse racing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Double Wedding Ceremony

Anniston, January 27.-(Special) LA double wedding was performed at the Calhoun county courthouse Friday aft ernoon by Probate Clerk John M. Crook, but the weddings were not doubled on purpose. the contracting persons having met there by accident. The first couple to arrive were Miss Myrtle Stevens and J. R. Leach of Memphis, the others being Miss Mae Faulkner of Iron City and Allen Jones of Hefin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

have given me their hearty indorsement. . but l find that in some parts of the district, and especially in the east end great many of my friends who have heretofore rendered me their support have committed themselves to one or the other of the candidates, thinking that I would not enter the race.
 Under these conditions, with only 60 days to canvass seven counties, I realize that I could not make as thorough a canvass of the district as would be neces- sary to reasonably assure my nomina- tion. Besides. I am reluctant 10 em- barrass my friends who have committed themselves to other candidates.
 Under the circumstances l think it is best for me to withdraw from the race and I do this with feelings of warmest gratitude and appreciation toward those friends who have so loyalty rendered me their support and inhuence.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
To Deliver 149 Dinlomas

Anniston. January 27.-(Special.)-- Diplomas will be delivered to 149 stu dents who have secured places on the roll of honor at the First Methodist Sunday school In this city Sunday morn ing and a special honor day sermon will be delivered at the church service hour by Rev. George Stoves, the pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
A Creature of Habit

From Puck.
 Man." didactically began Professor Twggs, during a recent session of tho Soc Et To Um Club, "is a creature of habit"
 "Eh. yah!" grunted the Old Codger
 "'Tennyrate, my nephew. Canute J. Babson. seems to be. He has been run over by the same automobile twice. But then Canute always comes home down the same lane at about thesame hour in the same evening after he has partaken ,f about thesame amount of hard cider.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
May Elect New Chairman

Anniston, January Especial. Ut is probable that a new chairman will be elected at the meeting of the Men and Religion Movement workers hero Sunday afternoon, when they gather en masse at Parker Memorial Baptist church for the purpose of perfectins their organization and devising plans to extend the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

for the purpose of providing for tho nomination of democratic congressman from the Fourth congressional district of Alabama to serve in the Sixty-third con gross of the United States, and to trans- act such other business as may properly come before the committed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Conyicts in Stripes

Decatur, January 27.-tSpeciaL )-For the first time in the history of this county the county convicts are now wearing stripes and are working on the public roads of the county. Two steel cages on wheels have been purchased by the coun- ty and the convicts are confined in these on the roads at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
HUNTSVILLE STARS
 AGREE TO RETURN
Fenner and Roben to Play With the Mountaineers-Bus Mems
 Club to Start Campaign

Huntsville, January N-(Speeial.) 1.-The Huntsville Baseball association has re- ceived a letter from Manager Riggs of the Huntsville team saying that Fenner. outfielder, and Roben, second baseman. the two most popular stars of last year s team, will come back with him this sea- son. Overton will be on third agair Fenner and Roben were sold to Gadsden near the close of last season to play out the remainDg games. but their contract was only for a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

Ben P. Hunt, president-elect of the Huntsville Business Mems club, expects 10 start a campaign for larger member ship immediately after he assumes his duties at the head of the organization. Business conditions generally appear to he very much improved and MT. Hunt be- I,eves tha- the club can enlist POO active members sn that event the club will be enabled to be of inestimabe value to the city and county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

Acting on a petition filed in the bank ruptcy court here by Gray X Dudley Hardware company, the Moline PloY company and others for the appointment of a receiver in bankruptcy for the Scrog gins Hardware company of Huntsville, Referee Jere Murphy has named C, W. Scott as receiver to take charge of the assets of the concern. The Scroggns company has been in business here about two years and was recently sold out to T. B. RoYzee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Interest
From Puck.

From PUCK.
 Mrs. Wille-Then you've really got lit- tie Willie interested in religion?
 Mrs. Gillis--Yes; he's in the next room now making out an All-Saints Eleven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Comfort
From Puck.

From PUCK.
 Mir. F'lubdud-You women are mighty slow. During the time 1t took yop to se- lect that hat I went out and made S2O0
 Mrs. Flubdud-Im so glad, dear. You'll need it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
In The Boys Specials
Good sturday shoes that will hold active, kicking young bloods

Boys shoes 1 to 512, in patent button, patent butcher, gunmetal butcher and tan butcher, $3.00 and $3.50 shoes .$2.45
 Boys box calf butchers, in sizes l to 512, $2.50 vaulesa e aon uoa l to 512, $2.50 values at .. /. .$1.95 Boys box calf butchers and vici bals-sizes 1 to 512, $2.00 shoes at =. .$1.55
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Lady Badly Frightened

The board went from Marshall into Shelby county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
ALABAMA CITY E
 SUEDFOR S25,OOO Restauranters Create Sensa-
 ton by Filing Suit THREE HOUSES BURN Burglars Enter Store Near Gadsden. Liquor Leaders Active-Business
 Good-Lunatic Heard From.
 Jackson Visits Gadsden


 Gadsden, January 27.-(Special.) )-The live topic for discussion in the city today has been the filing of the big lawsuit against Alabama City by A. F. Ballard and P. A Lister. These men, through their attor- neys, Boykin X Bailey and M. NJ David son. have sued Alabama City to recover S25.000 as damages alleged to have been sustained because of the closing of their place of business by the city authorities. Some time ago the Alabama City coun- cil passed an ordinance to aid in riddng the community from the operations of the blind tigers. copied after the state law providing for the closing by injunction of business houses where the prohibition law was being violated The men were con- ducting restaurant and were making trouble by selling liquor and were prose- cuted on this charge and at least one of them found guilty and the place declared a nuisance. Last Thursday the house was closed by the authorities and the suit lo- day was the result.
 Mayor McCord, in a statement made to. day, declared that the filing of the action would not deter the city in its determine tion to rid itself of the lawless element and that all who violated the ordinance would find their places of business closed. A fire late Friday evening destroyed three houses in the Crescent Heights addi- tion in South Gadsden. The property Is south of the plants of the Southern Iron and Steel company and is without fire protection, so that the loss was complete.
 
 Burglars entered the little country store of Manley Jelks at Keysburg last night and made away with quantity of mer- chandise of the probable value of 80 to $i0
 That the liquor leaders are still active in the interest of bringing the legalized traffic back to this city is evidenced by the fact that letters are being sent to all those who signed the petition for an election and who were found to be un- qualified as petitioners because of failure to pay their poll tax.
 The fine weather and better roaos brought a record breaking crowd to the city today and all the merchants were apparently doing fine business.
 James McCleskey, the old man of this county who was reported to have escaped from the state insane asylum and whose whereabouts were unknown, has been heard from by his family. here. He wrote letter home from Maplesville, saying that he was sound and well and that he wanted the family to send him $100
 F. NJ Jackson, commissioner from Mos- gan county and a resident at Hartselle. spent today in Gadsden the sguest of Pro bate Judge L.. l.. Herzberg. MT. Jackson came to inquire into the method employed here in handling the county convicts ns Morgan county has decided to use her eon- victs on the county roads instead of leas- ing them out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28

The fine weather and better roaos brought record breaking crowd to the city today and all the merchants were apparently doing a fine business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-28
Sale of Mems and Boys Shoes
Bargains at $4.95

Broken lots and sizes, but every one can be fitted, because collective ly every size and width and leather is here although there IS not a full run of sizes in each last and leather.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
TEACHERS WILL
 DISCUSS PENSIONS

The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Teachers Association takes place Friday afternoon, at 4:15, at the High School. The session will be devoted to the subject of Teachers Pension Systems"
 Dr. William E. Chancellor of South Norwalk, one of the foremost authori- ties on educational subjects in the United States, will discuss the ques- tion of pensions in general and pre- sent the experiences of the teachers of Boston and Washington in relation to their pension fund.
 Supt. c. w. Deane will present his ideas relating to pensions Dr. Deane is deeply interested in the subject of pensions, and has already formulated his ideas of a pension system The teachers will be interested in what he has to say.
 Charles L. Ames of Hartford, a leader amongst those who have been interested for several years in secur- ing a State pension, will be present and talk upon the subject of the State pension @
 The courtesies of the meeting have been extended to the Principals Asso- c1ation, and the Pension committee of the Board of Education
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
M|'GIRR E
 A SUICIDE BY
 CARBOLlC ACID

Frederick McGirr, at one time one of the best known athletes in the city. and famed in sporting circles as an exceptionally clever boxer, is be- lieved to have committed suicide last night by taking carbolic acid Me Girr dropped in front of the Public Market and died shortly after, and an empty vial which had contained acid was later found nearby.
 Two sailors who were walking along the street saw McGirr fall to the side walk. They investigated and then sent for the ambulance corps, but when it arrived, McGirr was beyond aid Later Patrolman Holbrook found the empty vial on the street Medical Examiner Garlick was noti- fled and gave permission for the re- movaI of the body.
 McGirr was 35 years of age, and it is believed that his suicide was due to despondency arising from i'll health. A decade ago he was rated as one of the cleverest lightweight boxers in these parts, and was the hero of many star ''go' before the local athletic clubs.
 McGirr was brother of Patrolman Jack McGirr, and a brother-in-law of Alderman Daniel Walker
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
OBITUARY

Blf3abeth, widow of William Hughes. one of the oldest settlers of Stratford, died yesterday morning at her late home Ferry Road. Mrs. Hughes was born in County Cork, Ireland, and came to. this country about 1orty where she has resided ever since She was a devout communicant of St. James Church and highly esteemed by III who knew her. She is survive ei1 by five sons. Cornelius, David and William R. of Stratford. John ". of PhiIadelphia and Thomas of Ireland two daughters Mrs. J. c. Anthony and Nrs. David Miller of this city; also one brother Jeremiah O'Callahan Of New York city and fourteen grand children
 A large gathering of friends and neighbors assembled yesterday 10 pay their last respects to Miss Marcia Beardsley at her late residence. SO2 Park avenue. The profusion of flow CTS showed the esteem in which she was held. Dr. Swain and Rev. Mr. Higginbotham conducted the service. and the South church choir rendered The Home Land, Abide With Me and "Sweet1y Sleep, Beloved" The honorary bearers were Deacon S1ll1- man. Samuel Baldwin, Deacon Ed ward Marsh, Marcus Wheeler and F. N. Benham.
 The funeral of Benjamin Diselits, the blind youth who ended his life with illuminating gas, was held yes- terday from the undertaking par lors of CuIlinan & Mullins. Diselits had been blind for two years, and his affliction affected his mind. Father Judge officiated at the obsequies. In terment was in Mountain Grove cem- etery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Thing & Co.'S Hosiery Department.
 When you can buy your stockings at your favorite shoe store, always getting splendid value and also prem ium coupons, don't you think it would be wise to take advantage of this convenience? Come in and look over our line and prices. $. B. Thing & Co.,, 1153 Main street.
 Another Visit of the McEnellys
 will be made to this city Monday ev- ening, April 2, when they will appear at the Colonial ball room in Fairfield avenue, and play for concert and dancing This visit was arranged for by Prof D. C. Guilty at the earn est request of a large number who attended their last visit Easter Mon day evening and enjoyed such a good time that they wished the orchestra to come again. This aggregation of singers and players has made a big hit here and there will be even a larger attendance Monday evening than there was on the last visit when 1,500 young people enjoyed the music, the singing, and the dancing. A pro- gram of the latest waltz and march songs will be rendered, some of them entirely new, and every one who at tends is assured of a good time. The same popular prices of admission will prevail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-18
ECCLESIASTICAL COUNCIL ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS ON
 LEAVING OF PASTOR DEPEU

Yesterday afternoon at the First Congregational church an Ecclesias- tical council composed of the pastors of Congregational churches of Bridge port, Fairfield, Southport, Greens Farms, Westport, Trumbull and Stratford met to consider the resigna> tion of the Rev. John DePeu, pastor of the, First Congregational church. which becomes effective on April 30th
 Resolutions were adopted as fol- lows:
 ''ln concurring in the action of our brother, the Rev. John DePeu, and the First Church and Ecclesiastical society looking toward a severance of their relations as pastor and people, +his council does so with the greatest reluctance, and with a sense of real and unfortunate loss to the First istery and the citizens of Bridgeport.
 "In an experience with him of many years, we have found John De- Peu to be a true and manly man, a staunch and faithful friend.
 '.He has been and is an able and virile preacher, giving to strong and vital thought incisive and forceful ut terance.
 'He has been a tender and untiring pastor; enterting freely and sympa- thetically into the varied lives and circumstances of the people, to com fort and bless.
 'He has been a public spirited cir- izen of balanced Judgment and effi- cient service.
 ''He has kept himself in close touch with the larger interests and minis tries of the church universal, and particularly with the missionary in- terests and tasks of the Congrega tion- al fellowship.
 ''In all of this his wife has been a constant, cooperative help, making the influence of her gracious, Chris ton womanhood a benediction for all who have known her.
 ''We cordially commend the Rev. John DePeu to the churches as a min- ister we'll approved by years of use full and successful labor and invoke upon him the blessing of God.
 "We are thankful for the Christian influence and leadership exerted by the First Church, and sincerely trust that Gods blessing may rest upon it and guide it into the future.''