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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS
"Naughty Marietta"

A picturesque and melodious comic opera. Naughty Marietta" was pre- scented at the Jefferson theatre last night by Florence Webber and capable SUD- porting company. The piece was heard here last season by a delighted audience and the announcement of it's return this year was received with pleasant antici- patton. The excellent organization which participated in the first visit of Naughty Marietta" to Birmingham has been re- tained. so far as most of the principals are concerned. and the result last night was a performance of high artistic merit, which proved to be thoroughly enjoyable in spite of the warm weather
 Miss Webber has vivacious and win ming personality. Her piquance and charm have full scope in the part of Marietta, a madcap maiden who has some exciting adventures during the early days of New Orleans and even goes so far as to masquerade as an Italian boy. Both as a boy and as a girl Miss Webber was altogether charming and her exquisite comedy never failed to win an enthusi- Astic response Her powers as a come- dienne and her vocal ability make her easily one of the most talented of the comic opera prima donnas. She is al- ways sure of cordial reception on her visits to Birmingham, where she has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Would Give Others Credit

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Your exceedingly kind and generous ref erence to the work of this association and to me as as secretary in Saturdays issue I very heartily appreciate. However, I am In duty bound to say that without the very splendid work being done by the physicians gratuitously and by the nurses, both at the camp and associated with the dispensary, it would have been impos- sible to do anything.
 l am afraid the community sometimes takes such things as matters of course. but truly all this work is of a sncrificial kind and only when it is laid upon the heart of the whole community by way of real sacrifice. and recognized as lust as worthy of sacrifice. as any church work that is ever done, will the result be what 1t ought to be.
 Allow me, therefore, now to express my appreciation of the work of my asso- ciates, not forgetting the ladies or the executive committee or any of those too few who have sent me checks to do the work with.
 Again thanking you, I am yours very cordially, GEORGE EAyEs. Secretary Jefferson County Antl-Tuber-
 culosis association.
 Birmingham, September 23 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

Montgomery, September 24-(Spe- cial that efficiency in fire prevention is not commensurate with efficiency in fire fighting" and that the annual property loss by fires in Alabama is too great. Governor O'Neal today issued a proclamation naming Wednesday. october g, as fire prevention day. and calling upon the citizens of the state to observe that day by the removal of rubbish and debris from their premises and by the repairing of their heating appliances for winter use.
 lamation that the property loss in Ala bama by fire in 1911 was s2,363, 414, and that muchsof that loss might have been prevented had "our methods of pre- vention" been as efficient as our method of extinguishment."
 The governors proclamation is as follows:
 ITO the People of ~Alabama-Greeting: Efficiency in fire prevention is not com
 mensurate with efficiency in fire fight ing Alabama has learned how to dis | cover and extinguish a fire, but it has
 The property loss by fire in this state for the year 1911 amounted to approxi-
 mately g, ,36s 414. Much of that might of prevention been as efficient as our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

made to Judge Pelham for transmission to the commission bearing on every phase of legal procedure in the state.
 Opinion prevails that Judge Andersons suggestion relative to the prevention Of delay in criminal appeals will certainly be adopted. The associate justice of the supreme court recommended that the filing of the bill of exception by de- fendant be made within 20 days after the judgment of the trial has been rendered by the court instead of % days; tha. the judge of the trial court be required to sign the bill of exception in 10 days in- stead of 90 days, and that the case be submitted to the supreme court within % days thereafter at any sitting of the court regardless of the call.
 1t Is also believed that suggestions rel ative to the elimination of the large mum ber of charges to Jury will be adopted. Most lawyers contend that there are too many charges. and that large number of reversals are made as result of that defect in the states Judicial system.
 Another pertinent suggestion that has been made to Judge Pelham has to do with the holding of the circuit courts four terms annually instead of two, and it is expected that this suggestion will also receive favorable consideration.
 Other recommendations have been made to the chairman of the judicial commis- sion which will probably be put through when the commission meets in Montgoni- cry According to the plan of Judge Pel- ham, the various recommendations that are accepted will be submitted to Cover nor O'Neai in a report. The executive will then transmit them to the legislature for final action, with the recommendation that they be passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
MONTGOMERY WILL FIGHT TAX RAISES Citizens Hold Mass Meeting Tonight to Discuss
 Action

Montgomery, September A.-(Special.)- Citizens of Montgomery county will hold mass meeting at the courthouse tomor- row night for the purpose of protesting against the raise of tax assessments made by the state tax, commission. The meet ing promises to be one of the largest held in the county in a number of years. Six or eight speakers have been selected to make addresses at the meeting, and 1t Is expected that some of the speeches will be of a sensational nature.
 Every voter in Montgomery county has been invited to be present at the meet ing, and 1t is expected that the court house will be crowded to it's limit. Those who will speak are men familiar with matters of taxation, and they will try to show the voters gathered at the meeting the defects of the present taxation sys- tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
CONFESSED ID CRIME FOR BIG REWARD KrasnO Admits Writing Let ter Accusing Himself
 of Murder

Denver, Colo, September 24.-Waiving sxtradition Jacob Krasno left here today in custody of a detective of Newton, la, where he is wanted in connection with a letter he wrote concerning the murder of Mathilda Hermsmeir, a wealthy woman recluse, in February.
 Krasno, a Russian, confessed that on promise of reward of s1o,000 he had falsely accused himself of murdering Mrs. Mathilda Hermsmeir, wealthy recluse of Newton, Ia. The reward he told the police was promised him by Simeon krampe, father of Leo Krampe. in the hope of obtaining a pardon for his son who had been convicted of the crime and sentenced to life Imprisonment. Sey- eral months after Leo Krampe was con victed the governor of Iowa received a letter from Krasno saying that he was leaving New York for Russia, and that he and not Krampe had murdered Mrs. Hermsmeir. The Iowa authorities doubt ed the genuineness of the confession and traced Krampe from New York to Colo rado Springs and from there to Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

Spartanburg. S. C.. September a. Startling allegations of fraudulent bal loting in Piedmont county and irreg- ularity throughout the state in the South Carolina democratic primary Au- gust 27, were made today before the subcommittee of the state democratic executive committee Investigating all legged Irregularities.
 The charges were contained in affi- davits and reports from county com mittees. Spartanburg, Greenville, Aiken and Anderson counties presented the most serious charges. Investigators in the first two counties were granted an extension of time in which to make further investigations.
 In the allegations submitted to the committee it was declared that non residents. negroes, minors and men not enrolled were allowed to vote. It was also alleged that repeating was practiced freely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
East Lake Park

With grand display of jollity the carni- val week opened at East Lake park last night. The numerous attractions pre- scented the very best in the line of carni- val. Among the many amusemsnts the minstrel show in the Casino is decidedly the best, as the r artists caused aeroar of laughter throughout the entire per formance and the large Ferris wheel was the source of much merriment for the children as well as the grownups. The merry-go-round with it's bucking horses and the Ocean Wave were well attended the entire evening. Besides these there are a number of other attractions that are of the very best type. The confetti pa- rade was feature of the opening night. for numerous were the participants and much the merriment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Startling Allegations of
 Fraud In South Carolina
 Primary Of Last Month

On the face of the returns of the recent primary the incumbent, Gov Cole L. Blease. received the guberna- torial nomination by majority of 5000 votes over Judge Jones.
 Despite the request of Chairman Ste venson of the sub committee that SUD- porters of the rival gubernatorial can didates eliminate party feeling during the investigation. factional outbreaks were frequent.
 A clash narrowly was averted when Chairman Stevenson called J. M. Greer to order in the midst of a denunciation of the so-called anti-Blease majority of the Investigating committee for hay ing held meeting in Charlotte. N. C., in which the committees plans were outlined. Blease supporters left their seats and started menacingly toward the chairman but finally were ouieted
 The investigation will be renewed to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
At the BiiOu

With 8 company the merits of which are above question, the Bijou is this week offering what is probably the funniest and best of modern comedies. Seven Days laugh from curtain to curtain. Every one was familiar with the play and many hesitsted to find out about the capabili- ties of the company before going to the theatre. This matter was settled Monday night when everyone declared the com pany superb at popular prices, and many recognized members of the cast who ap- peared hero before in the same play at higher prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

found great favor in the eyes of theatre goers.
 John Cardo again appears as Capt. Richard Warrington and acquits himself well in the role of lover to Marietta. His principal tenor solo was well done and won the applause 1t deserved Sid Bra ham, a capital comedian, continues to amuse with his drolleries as Silas Slick while Blanche Lattell as an eccentric comedienne created hilarity by the gro- tesque portrayal for which she is noted. Miss Lattell and MT. Branham shared the comedy honors with Miss Webber.
 Laura Baer as the quadroon girl sang her solo number in a brilliant way. She has voice whose tone qualities are un- usually fine.
 A large and prettily costumed com pany ripped and sang through the changing scenes of the opera in way that left nothing to be desired. The en- sembles were especially strong in vocal power, while the chorus exerted itself to please
 Naughty Marietta is a dainty and captivating opera, prettily staged and well sung.
 There will be matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight, which will conclude the engagement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Majestic

The bill this week at the Majestic the atre is just as advertised, one of the big gest attractions of the season. strong variety offering full of everything of in- terest and one which pleases. The open ing number Is an unusually interesting animal act. Raffln's monkey circuit, and. of course, the hit of the show for the children. Miss Marie Pennell has good voice and peases. The three Rambler girls have a nice offering and gain their share of honor and the Crackerjack Four is fully up to expectations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
"The Rose Maid"

With many musical surprises, gay scenes, romance and pleasing effects, .'The Rose Maid will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee. Werha and Luescher. producers, are sending a most capable company on this tour and the entertainment will be one of the fea- lures of the theatrical season. The Vie nese operetta, a sister composition to ''The Spring Maid" has been favorably received wherever presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Copper Dividend

New York. September 24-Anaconda Copper mining company directors to- day declared dividend of 75 cents on tho stock, an increase of 25 cents share over the previous quarter. This places the stock on $3 basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Orpheum

Every Irishman in Birmingham will want to hear Dick Thompson and his company in "A Romance of Erin" at the Orpheum this week, with all the old fla vorlte Irish songs sung in a rich tenor by Mir. Thompson, and a clear. sweet so- prano by the pretty Irish girl with him It is a rare treat in vaudeville, for the singing is excellent. the acting natural and the scenery beautiful. It is only one of five good acts that include music, com edy, singing and the other most popular forms of vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
NOTICE Alabama Great Southern Railroad

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stockholders Of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham, Ala, on Wednesday. October 2. 1912, at 10 o'clock A. M. for election of directors and the transaction of such other bus mess as may be brought before the meeting. R. D. LANKFORD.
 Secretary.
 September 21. 1912 s-21-1lt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

All other points Tn propor- ton. For further information, phone MAIN 977 or confer with P. Sid Jones, D. F. A.. l.. &N. B. R., Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-20

rent and giving him food and raimentl
NO man can give unprecedented Cody
Ieachlng 70 the world who holds in he
neart one fear OF losing money or SIM
port, OF who IS obliged to cater fo fbe
weaknesses OF other men TO obtain . li,--
hg. Unless man can live with rttar
I1qlHerenee 70 the material results of the
utteranee OF his deep religious eoDvio-
tions' caring only Tor the effect upoD the
sPuiIgal natures OF men, he has no right
20 hoid a position as preacher or
moral guide.
A young man recently explained his
absence from church on the plea that he
ha9 read the creed and that Il containe5
oolgatlons which not one member T,-s5
up 20 and ideas which no membe-
seemed 10 believe. A large army Of
young people feel the same wav. Womb
IL not inIuse new life into our churches
were the creeds to be gone over and fbs
formula made simple and sensible To-
modern day usef Were it brought down
20 practical working basis Of brotbsr-
nOOu' the DONG of some kindly act
eesIS gay, the Development of the Christ
: PlIlt "ithin each heart, the waking Of
the consciousness of the iIlimifsbIs ,;
VINE power in each of ia. v-bi,b -.
snow itself m. self-reliance and iS5s1sr'So
ehce, IL could do away with Iof - 81.
the church peWs. arc snp1ying
., ana o. al things, let us educate onr
~ Ing Ger men with the self-respecfi5g
iuea mat the world owes them notbss
ll4' tnat they owe the world i1dsnsr5
;5a., manhood, fearless speech b;gb
IDEALS and a hopeful. reasonable act;So
a. sI- unselIlsh working model ~,
~ . tIlising' which leads to construc-
s.,th isllsloh making a heaven here unor
~ u -.- anu extending its mansions bev5nJ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-20
the VIII Have Their General
the Mills Will
ing-Rairoad viii Be Completed by ebruary

To facilitate the marketing Of the
81 Paso Milling company's products
the new Pearson mill-a selling de-
partment viii be organized with head
quarters in FL PasO- This will mean
that an office building for the Pear
son company will be erected in FL
Paso after the mills are in full opera
ton The present location of the sell
ing department Of the company is in
Chicago. but the change viii be made
to FL PasO to have the selling agents
in closer touch with the FL Paso- plant
and the Mexican mills, DR.. F. 5. Pear
son says. This selling department viii
handle all Of the products OF the Pear
son industries in the southwest. in
Guiding the paper plant which is to be
built in FL PasO later
The selling organization will be en-
1arged as the mills increase in size
and an office building viii be re-
Quired downtown for the use Of this
important adjunct Of the Pearson plant
However. this is in the future, and
the present efforts are to get the FL
PasO mills to work saving wood.
The local situation is in very good
shape" DR. Pearson said. ,."Our men
will start TO work on the site Monday.
The box factory, the planning mill, the
sash and door factory will be erected
first. The paper mills will be built
later. The estimated cost OF the plant
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-20

will be $500. 900. including the build
ings, yards, tracks and store houses
No Retail Business.
Mr.. Miller thinks that within one
month or six weeks the mills will be
in opera ton. It viii require four
months. however. to have all Of the
plant completed and ready for opera
ton. No attempt viii be made to do a
retail business, as our efforts viii all
be for wholesaling in great Quantities
and especially for the export trade.
The work Of construction will be rush
work and as many men as possible viii
be used.
There are no present plans for the
FL PasO paper plant, as that is in the
future and the present need is to COM
plete the wood working plant The
paper plant when built viii manufac-
ture high grade wrapping paper and
viii cost, al rough estimate, $1,000
600. 1t viii employ at least 800 men,
most Of them skilled paper makers,
receiving a high salary
The Mexican Work
Work Is progressing rapidly on the
construction at Pearson and the i'm
prOvements at the MADEIRA plant. The
Mexico North Western railroad from
Chihuahua, through MADEIRA and Pear
son to FL Paso, is nearly finished. II
II had not been for the snow and cold,
the line would have been opened be-
fore this. We walked through Cont
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-20

H. NJ FIagler And His Sea-Going Railroad
Flagler's Dream Realized in
Completion of Road Over
the Florida Keys.

Two views of the great trans ocean
railway from Miami, Florida. to Key
West, which viii be formally put in
service on Monday and the origination
OF the epochal project. Henry NJ Flag
Ter. The upper picture shows view
along the racks of the Long Key via
duct, which is nearly seven miles from
end to end. The lower photograph
gives a good idea of the manner Of its
construction. 1t has 1s6 arches. and is
expected to stand as a marvel to en-
gineers in the years to come. The en-
tire length Of the oversee road is 156
miles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-20

mental tunnel. coming from MADEIRA TO
Fl PasO- There are about seven miles
OF track vet to be laid. The extreme
cold has prevented the work from be-
ing completed before this The track
should be laid from Chihuahua to Jua-
rez by Feb. J. and the first passenger
train should be run into FL Paso union
station by March /.
There is nothing definite regarding
the proposed line over the divide from
our main line near Pearson to a point
on the border either at or near Doug
las Ariz. A study is being made OF
the entire southwest including north
ern Mexico, and field parties are now
pursuing these studies in the field.
The same is true Of the proposed line
from q point between MADEIRA and Pear
son on the main line TO the Pacific
ocean on the southwest coast Of Mex
leo, either at TOpOlObampO. Mazatlan,
or Guaymas. These projects are all
being considered in a comprehensive
study OF the southwest. but there is
nothing more definite than the field
survey
The Booker Timber Tract.
There has been nothing done regard
ing the transfer OF the Booker timber
tract southeast OF Aqua Prieta, Son.
/. E. Booker is building a road from
his other timber tract in Chihuahua to
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-20

enjoyed IN moral and refined at
mosphere, IN company with moral and
clean-mipded people.
One might as well forbid music IN the
church, and call It a voice of the devil
because music IS PLAYED in low dance
haiis, as 70 OBJECT to dancing on similar
grounds.
The change IN public opinion and in
the ideas OF the ehurehman. in this re-
speet, was strikingly illustrated recently.
at wedding where the Young cIer0y-
man officiating led the cotiIlon after
ward, and told of a class in dancing
which had been formed under his direcs
ton among the boys Of his church.
'These boys are of an age where thew
want entertainments; they want Measure.
they want expression for their I-ol,,75,
vitality" he said. "And when tho as
me how they loved to dance 7 81 go
resolved TO surround that pleasure fo-
them with every wholesome and rno-oi
environment. They have no desire for
the saloon or the dance hall. with lis al
tendant dangers, because they have their
full enjoyment under right Conditions .
Another idea regarding the churches
and clergymen, Is too antiquated for fbis
age. Churen property should not he
exempt from taxation, nor should men
Of God be regarded, or taught to regard
themselves, as semi-paupers.
Over in the Orient we are told that
religious leaders are always the cbsrge
of the masses-and live on aims. VIII
no thought of money to distract tbsi-
minds from Gods work.
Before 7 visited the Orient. this seemed
very beautiful But after SEEING The
exact conditions to which the pTsctics
had led, the beauty Of it faded, and ire
pity OF it remained. The entire Orient
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-20

Free from the load Of fear and grief.
Man fashioned In an ignorant age;
Free from the ache of unbelief
He fed to in rebellious rage.
No church can bind him to the things
That fed the first crude souls evolved
For, mounting up on daring wings.
He questions mysteries all unsolved.
Above the chant of priests. above
The blatant voice Of braying doubt,
He hears the still. small voice of Love,
Which sends its simple message out.
And clearer, sweeter. day by day.
Its mandate echoes from the skies:
Co roll the stone of self away.
And let the Christ within thee rise.