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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
MONTGOMERY MEET
 PROVING A SUCCESS

The great success of the flight of the aviators in Montgomery. starting Mon day afternoon has added renewed inter est to the great aviation meet, auto show and races to be held in Birming- ham April SIS.
 The Montgomery advertiser styles the opening days meet in that city as an "event in Alabama history" in that 1t broke the state record by having five airships in the air at the same time, and by several sensational bits of flying that caused thrills to chase each other up and down the spinal columns of the Montgomerites. These same avia- tors, with additions to their forces, will be the features of the hg meet to be held here.
 The expected flight with Brindley of Sol Caheen. the prominent Birmingham merchant, was postponed. as business detained MT. Caheen in Birmis gham, but he has made all arrangements to make flight with Brindley on the opening day of the Birmingham meet.
 The Business Mems league has watched the Montgomery meet with a great deal of interest, as the Berger Aviation company Is promoting both events, and the success there foretells the success here. The Birmingham meet will, however be on a larger scale and will cost nearly twice as much money in prizes and advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
AMER|CANS.|N
 CHINA ARE SAFE

Anniston, March 5.-(Special)-Dr. T. w. Ayers, formerly of this city, now in charge of the Warren Memorial hospital at Hwanghien, across the gulf from Port Arthur who was among those in the in- terior of China recently ordered to the ports by the miniter from the United States, has returned to his station and opened his hospital to the victims of the war, there having been several sharp en- agreements around Hwanghien.
 In letter to an Annstlon friend pr. Ayers says that foreigners seem to be safe in China at present. and in regard to his return he says: "I never had such a reception as was accorded Mir. Hartweil and myself yesterday. The people of Hwanghien sent a man on horse out to one of the neghboring villages to meet us and come back hurriedly to notify them of our arrival Consequently, short dis tance from the city we met stretcher bearers of the Red Cross, all dressed in white, with badges on their arms and all carrying beautiful Red Cross flags. They lined up on either side of the street and as we passed all raised their hands in salute little further on the nurses gave us the same reception. and on our arrival at the hospital the mandarin and a large number of the gentry were there to meet us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
GEORGE W. SCOV|LLE DIES OF PNEUMONIA Prominent Hotel Man Had
 Only Short Illness HAD LARGE INTERESTS He and His Brother Conducted the Hotel Morris-Deceased Had EN-
 tensive Interests in Birming-
 ham and Atlanta
HAD LARGE INTERESTS

George Wallace Scoville, one of the best known hotel men in the south dled last night at the Hotel Morris after d short attack Of pneumonia. Mr. scoville contracted a cold while on business trip to Atlanta last week and was first con- fined 10 his bed at Morris on Saturday.
 The deceased was born at Lynchpufs, Va, and started upon his successful notei career at the Arlington hotel of that city. He then moved to Charlotte, N. C., where he had charge of the Buford House ana the Hotel Central
 His next business enterprises were In At lanta, where he in turn was in charge ol the Markham House and the kimbal' IL was here in the sos that he made ms great reputation as a hotel man, building up that wide circle of friends and ac- quaintances among hotel partons who re- mained loyal to the last.
 In 1899 with his brother l.. W. ScoVllle, he formed the firm of Scoville Brothers, leaving the Aragon hotel in Atlanta ana purchasing the Hotel Wigwam, Indian Springs Ga. This firm is the present lessee of the Hotel Morris, Birmingham, which property it has controlled since June, l@1. MT. Scoville Is a stockholder and director in many of the leading banks and corpor- ations of Georgia and Alabama, In addi- tion to which he has large real estate holdings in both Atlanta and Birmingham.
 He Is survived by two brothers, L. w, Scoville of Birmingham and Dabney Sco- vile of Atlanta, and two sisters, Miss E. A, Scoville of Birmingham and Mrs T. J. Higgenbotham of Missouri The body will be carried to Atlanta this afternoon and inferred at Oakland cemetery, Atlanta, Thursday morning at 10 O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
GUNTER'S OPINION CREATES INTEREST Much Speculation as to Eff feet on Naming State Un-
 derwood Delegates

The legal opinion of w. A. Gunter eoun- sel for Judge J. B. Gaston of the probate court of Montgomery county. in which he held that it was unlawful to use block system in naming delegates to be voted on as a whole in any primary cleo ton, caused considerable comment in the city yesterday and gave rise to much speculation as to the effect 1t would have on the local condition in reference to the selection and election of Underwood dele gates to the coming state convention.
 Judge Gunter states that as the primary election laws are governed by statute, no political committee has the authority 10 change the laws of the state. He con tends this would be done if the committee was to submit a list of names to be voted oa as a whole in the approaching primary. Many of the leaders of the Underwood campaign committee differ, however with the learned attorney and insist that he Is wrong in his opinion, drawing the dis tir ction between the selection of delegates and the election of paid officials. They hold that as the delegate cannot be im- peached, removed enjoined as Is the case with the regular officials elected for g term of office, they have an entirely different standing.
 None of the leaders cared to be quoted last night as they desired to look into the legal aspect of the matter. In all prob ability the committee will submit a list to Judge J. F. Stiles and get his ruling on the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
Weather Conditions

Washington, March 5.-Forecast for Ala bama: Cloudy Wednesday; cooler in south portion; Thursday fair moderate north winds
 Georgia: Rain Wednesday; colder in eX- treme south portion; Thursday fair; mod crate to brisk northeats winds.
 Mississippi: Cloudy Wednesday; cooler in extreme southwestern portions; Thurs day fair with rising temperatures; mod crate to brisk northeast winds.
 Tennessee: Fair in west; clearing in east portion Wednesday; Thursday fair and warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
INVITE LOCAL BODY
 TO WASHINGTON, D. c.
Chamber of Commerce May Help Organize National Board
 of Trade

President Taft has invited the Birming- ham Chamber of Commerce to send rep resentatives to Washington on April b to assist in the organiza ton of national commercial body In a communication just received in the secretary's office from Secretary Charles Nagel of the Depart ment of Commerce and Labor or the United States the request and the tenta- tive purpose of the proposed associa- ton are embodied with the attached in- dorsement of President Taft.
 MT. Nagel explains that the President, in a message to Congress. set forth the numerous advantages of having the com mercial bodies of this country organized on a national basis to promote foreign commerce and other relations. In accord ance with this the President has called a conference of delegates from such associations in all the principal cities to act upon the matter of forming a body of wide scope that will have head quarters in Washington, D. C. The pres ent object of the organization Is to CO., operate with the executive branch of the federal government in methods and rules for the enforcement of the commerce laws already in effect and any future legisla- ton relative to international commerce.
 The matter will be duly placed before the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce for it's consideration. It Is understood, however, that there is small probability of Birmingham being represented in this organization, as the foreign trade is hardly extensive enough in this district to permit of utilization in the movement purely for that reason, but it Is possible that the Chamber of Com merce may become a member of the national body for educational and mutual benefit motives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
REPAYMENT FOR
 BELGIAN BLOCKS
City in Favor of Removing Pavement, But Wants Something Out
 of It First

The campaignG against the Belgian blocks in the business centers of the city is assuming concrete shape. Com missioner James Weatherly. In charge of streets, said yesterday that fe would be pleased to see the blocks removed if some proper arrangement could be made for their disposal. The city paid for the placing of the blocks, 1t Is said and is unwilling that they he re- moved without some repayment or credit of some nature.
 Earle Brothers, on First avenue. are said to be intensely in favor of re- moving the blocks, while E. l.. Brown agent for the Woodward, Metropolitan and Marx buildings, Is also in favor of the removal of the rough pave ment.
 The merchants along First avenue and Twentieth street, who have long been opposed to the Belgian blocks, are deeply interested in their removal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
WASHBURN RECITAL
Will Give Benefit for Southside Bap-
 tist Church on Saturday

Few musical events of the season have called forth so much enthusiasm as the recital which will be given by Charles c. Washburn next Saturday afternoon for the benefit of the Southside Baptist church.
 It is great compliment to singer to be asked to give two programmes in the same season, which request Mir. Washburn Is complying with in the forth coming recital, and it bespeaks his pop ularity in his old home moro than any thing else that could have happened.
 MT Washburn's rendition of Songs for Children" has placed him in a most unique position in the musical world and in New York this winter. when he ap- peared before the Dixie club, his audi ence was most enthusiastic and appre ciative of his beautiful voice and ex- quisite interpretation
 MT. Washburn. in way, belongs to Birmingham. and his friends here will welcome him most cordially when he ap- pears next Saturday afternoon.
 He will give a programme of unusual charm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
TIDEWATER PROTEST
 IS PASSED OVER

The protest in reference to the Tide water street car line in Avondale was passed yesterday before the city com mission Action of definite nature was expected. but on account of some information lacking, the decision was passed over. The officials of the conn pany are deeply interested in getting the final word in reference to the ce- lays in Avondale and are anxious to have something done. It is highly prob able that the commission will act Fri day
 The work on the Tidewater line in Avondale has been stopped about five weeks in that section on account of the survey cutting off a portion of the outer edge of Avondale park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
SECOND INDUSTRIAL
 EXCURSION PLANNED
Chamber of Commerce Will Visit a MacarOni and a
 Publishing Plant

The Birmingham Maearon factory and the publishing plant of the Progressive Farmer will be the terminals of the next local industry excursion to be taken by the Chamber of Commerce on Wednes- day. March 20. This was announced at the conclusion of a meeting of the spe- cial industrial excursion committee of the Chamber of Commerce held yesterday afternoon at the official headquarters. It will be conducted in the details similar to the first visit to a local industry, made during January.
 Oscar C. Turner, chairman of the spe- cial committee. presided. The associate members of the committee consist of J. A. Gorham, J. F.. Ramsey, J. A. Millson and George C. Oliver
 In acceptance of invitations to make a trip of inspection through their respec- tive plants extended by P. Serio of the macaroni factory and John S. Pearson secretary of the Progressive Farmer mag azine, a motion was unanimously carried to designate these manufactures as the destinations of the next excursion, which
 is to be an event of March 20 The mem bers of the Chamber of Commerce and their friends who wish to make this trip are to assemble at the Chamber of Commerce building promptly at 2:30 o'clock and, boarding the cars there, will proceed first to the Progressive Farmer establishment, which stands on the cor ner of Seventeenth street and Fourth avenue. After seeing the sights there, the party will go via the trolley line to Birminghams only macaroni factory, which is located on Avenue D and Four teenth street south.
 The Progressive Farmer, one of the most popular agricultural. poultry and general farm journals of the south Is a recent acquisition of the Birmingham district and an example of the most modern in the publication of an up to date farm magazine. Tho Birmingham Macaroni factory which also manufact- ures numerous other food articles in the line of spaghetti and flour productions, is among the unique of the Birmingham
 industries and Is one of the most pros porous of the smaller plants of this city.
 The interest manifested in the initial Chamber of Commerce excursion is ex- pected to be almost doubled on this oc- csaion as the experiment of carrying the business and professional men of this city to the heart of the industrial life here has proved success of sufficient proportions to warrant repetition every few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
BATH IN BEER

Anna Held is credited with taking baths in cream; the press agent tells of other famous actresses who have bathed in the morning dew. and 1t has been reported that c~ampagne baths were taken once in a while by those who can afford such luXuries.
 Brindamour takes his bath in beer, and all to show the public what a wonderful talent he has. It requires 70 gallons of the "suds' in order that he may perform the stunt which will be pulled off at the Orpheum tonight.
 An immense barrel, six feet high and proportionateiy large around, has%been constructed. Brindamour will be hand cuffed and placed in this barrel to- night, the barrel will be filled with beer and the handcuff king will esca pc from the handcuffts and get out of the barrel before he can drown or drink all the beer.
 The stunt is one that Is novel and original II differs entirely from any other test of skill which has been in- troduced and it will prove an interest ing occasion. The sight of filling a barrel with 70 gallons of beer is one that is seen but once in a lifetime by the average person
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
COTTON CULTURE,
 EXPERTS TO MEET

The Cotton Culture association of the Southern railway will hold a confer ence in this city next Friday in the directors room of the Chamber of Com merce. The session will convene at 10 o'clock in the morning and continue until 4 o'clock in the afternoon with an interval for luncheon. This Is the first meeting of this agricultural department of the Southern to be called in this city and seven or eight agricultural agents will be In attendance to discuss the plans of future work and reports the progress of their past undertakings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
CROOK IS DISCHARGED
No One Appears to Push Charge
 Entered Against Him

Robert I. Crook, a deputy sheriff and brother in-law of Sheriff Walter K. Me Adory, was again discharged yesterday by Judge Black in police court on q charge of disorderly conduct
 MT. Crook was arrested several days ago at the instigation of Al E. Camp bell Crook was discharged when first arraigned but Judge Lane, in charge of the department of public justice, or dered his rearrest. At the second trial Crook demanded warrant and afi- davit, but Campbell would not make either, it is said. Consequently the case was dismissed tho second time by Judge Black and all costs in the case were assessed against Campbell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
U. s. GRAND JURY GRINDING AWAY

The federal grand jury was grinding away fine yesterday although no report was made by that body to the court. It is expected that the first report of the jury will be made the latter part of the week. The jury is looking into many mat ters of importance and will have some thing other than the ordinary wild cat' cases to report when they indicate to Judge Grubb that their work is over.
 The United States court was in session along with the other machinery ard every thing progressed with dispatch at the federal building yesterday. Several fines were entered up of little interest and other cases were argued before the petit jury.
 It is expected that the work of the court will be concluded within few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
IS CHARGED WITH
 HAVING NO LICENSE

George Cassimus. fruit stand proprie- tor at Third avenue and Twenty-second street, was arrested last night by Officer Adams of the street department charged with doing business without a license, made bond.
 Considerable excitement ensued follow ing the arrest and for while the block between Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets on Third avenue was crowded with young men expressing Indignation. However. they dispersed and nothing re- suited from the gathering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06

portance have occurred over the country Huron, cloudy .................... Is 0 Jacksonville, cloudy ............. 66 50 in general. Temperatures have fallen about 20 degrees throughout the lower Mississippi valley, but elsewhere temper atures remained stationary. Heavy and general rain has occurred from central Texas to the Carolinas. and light rain or snow has fallen throughout the country east of the Rockies except in the lake region General rain has fallen also along the Pacific slope and extending eastward to Idaho and Colorado.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations March ):
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
CANDIDATES ARE
 WASTING POSTAGE
Postmaster Aldrich Says Many Let ters Mailed Never Reach Their
 Destination

Postmaster T. H. Aldrich yesterday called attention to the fact that a great many candidates for office are mailing out letters to voters which never reach their destination. The cause of this, ac- cording to the postmaster Is the fact that some of the candidates have been using old mailing lists which contain many in accurate addresses.
 MT. Aldrich states that the only remedy for the situation is for the candidates to check up their city lists by the city di- reotory. He says this action will save some of the candidates great deal of postage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
CULPEPPER EXUM
 IS IMPROVING

President Culpepper Exum, whose indis- position for several days has been the source of much concern from his many friends, was reported somewhat improved yesterday. He was able to walk about his home for a short while. He has been advised not to see any callers for the present or converse with anyone over the phone until his condition is improved.
 It is expected that MT. Exum will be at his office next week. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
LARGE AUDIENCE AT
 CHRISTIAN CHURCH

At the revival meeting at the First Christian church last night another person accepted the gospel call. Fhe audience at the meeting last night was much larger than expected, the church. being nearly full.
 Evangelist Roy L. Brown is preach- ing a series of preparatory sermons and 1t is the intention to make next Sunday a great decision day The mu- sical end of the revival is being led by Emmett Snyder, with an accompani- ment on the cornet by R. Leighton Brown, Jr.
 The Rev. Brown will talk on The Supreme Thought of Man" at tonights meeting. He is a forceful speaker, talks straight from the shoulder and appeals to- the intellectual as we'll as the emotional sense of his hearers The services start promptly at 7:45 o'clock each evening and the public Is cor dially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
Meeting Postponed

Owing to the inelemency of the weather the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce committee on the location of new indus tries announced for yesterday morning was postponed until this morning at Il o'clock in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce building. The gath ering was called by Chairman J. l.. Yam cey, who has been recently named to that position by President John w. Sibley. This will be the first conference of the com mttee for the purpose of outlining cam paign plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
John Allen to Be Foreman

John Allen, formerly of Memphis. who is to be the shop foreman of the industry to be opened by the Birming- ham Metals Products company within a short time, arrived in the city yes terday. The operations of the plant are to begin as soon as the raw metal ship ments have reached here. which Is ex- pected to be shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
Man Reported Killed

State Mine Inspector Ray of the Fourth district, reported yesterday that J. Cuthbertson, white man, employed as bratticeman in the Youngblood mine, was killed Saturday by fall of rock. The Youngblood mine is owned and operated by the Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company, and is located at Younghlood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
Negroes Arrested

Two negroes were arrested yesterday by the detectives and charged with lar ceny. They had with them at the time of the arrest two pairs of new trousers Detective Mcdonald states that he thinks the trousers were stolen and Is holding them for identification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
Local Data
Weather Forecast

Birmingham, March 5.-7 D. m)-The pressure still continues high over the en- tire country east of the Rockies except over the central gulf region, where linn tied area of relatively low pressure has developed.
 A low pressure area still overlies the country west of the Rockies There have been no important changes in barometric conditions during the past 24 hours and as generally follows no other changes of im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
Talked to Brewer

'I also interviewed Gov Earl Brewer. who is splendid executive and a gen teman of the highest type, and although he did not have very much to say as to his attitude politically, he showed no hesltancy in his complimentary remarks of MT. Underwoods ability and career.
 "The Mississippans are very partial to Senator Bankhead, having a special fond ness for men occupying positions in the United States Senate, anyhow, and in asking that we send an Underwood speak CT to them, mentioned his name as per son to whom they would listen with great pleasure The matter has not as yet been definitely decided, but it Is within the range of possibility that the Mlsss- sippi legislature will be given bit of Underwood exploitation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06
Wanted in Georgia

received letter from the sheriff at Cal houn, Ga, stating that oscar Baker, in the county jail charged with an alleged attempted criminal assoult. was wanted there on the same charge. his alleged victim being l3-year-old white girl.