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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-05-30

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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-05-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
At the Majestic

There is not an act on the Majestic bill this week that isn't good. Probably the feature is Swain's rats and cats. Imagine these two kinds of animals play ing together, acting together, performing stunts together. and the cats not eating the rats Yet they do, and as children s attraction the act is the best the Ma jestic has had this season.
 Ursone and De Osta have a musical act The former can play a harp in a manner that hasn't been approached this sea- son. and the latter has a most accept able voice. The audiences appreciated the efforts of MT. Ursone to such en extent that they wouldn't permit him to leave the stage last night until he had played several encores.
 Wolson and the Lenore sisters,Tesoived themselves into splendid whistling spe- cialty by Wilson. He has the knack of whstling and the ability to create con- edy at the same time, Whenever he he whistled often and long.
 The opening act is the revolving NH- nerva sisters, who present an odd spe- cialty. They hang by their teeth to re- volving ropes, and present series of sensational and difficult feats in a man. ner graceful and beautiful
 Excellent minstrel fun is afforded hy Gilmore and Castle. late stars of the Honey Boy minstrels.
 There will be matinees daily at 2:s0 and two performances nightly. "Wednesday there will be two matinees, the first al ? o'clock and the second at 3:30 both being holiday matinees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
O'NEAL DENIES SAYING HE
 WOULD CALL EXTRA SESSION

Montgomery, December 23.-fSpeciaL)- Should the legislature be unwilling to carry out the policies of my adminstra- tion the members of that body will re- main at home.
 This comment was made by Governor OiNeal in reference to an interview by Representative Sam Jenkins of Baldwin county to the effect that the legislature will be called into special session on the first of next July.
 The governor declared Monday that he did not in any way indicate to MT. Jen- klns that he would call the legislature to- gether during the summer of next year. According to the executive, he saw MT. Jenkins a very short while and he de- clared that his statement on the question of an extra session of the legislature was entirely in harmony with his former views on that subject-that he did not know whether it would be necessary to call special session. and until that was determined, he had nothing of a positive nature to give out.
 Governor O'Neal has from time to tune stated that he would not call a special session unless it was absolutely necessary,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

priation. and that about 15 counties have taken no action in reference to securing state aid in the construction of high ways.
 According to State Highway Engineer w. S. Keller, the recent ruling of the attorney general in reference to the use of the 1911 appropriation should con vince counties of the necessity or apply ing early for the 1912 appropriation. Under the ruling of the attorney gen eral. about 90 counties in the state, m which roads are being constructed with 1911 and 1912 appropriations, will be com pelled to resign their claim on the lHil nppropriation after December 3l, as tHe law allows but two years in when to use the appropriation for one year
 Another reason why the highway com n ission department is anxious for the counties to make an early applcatlrh for the 1912 appropriation, as well as the 1913 fund. is because of the fact that road building is considerably easier III the spring and summer months. u usually requires about four months to huild four miles of road, and if con- tracts are not let until late in the fall it is usually impossible to complete tfe roads by the first of the year. And again. contractors are prepared to do their work more cheaply in the spring ana summer than late in the year when weather conditions are not so good.
 Mir. Keller believes that, all things con sidered, it will be to the interest Of the counties to make an early application Tor their 1912 and 1913 appropriations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
P|CKPOCKETS WORK
 CHRISTMAS CROWDS
Many Thefts Were Reported to the Police Depart
 ment Yesterday

Down town Christmas shopping crowds are proving excellent fields for pickpockets and many people have been victims within the past few days.
 Mrs. A. NJ. Williamson. 1907 Hunts vile avenue, had a black crocheted purse snatched from her hand in down town store yesterday. The purse con- tained several dollars in small change.
 Mrs. Connelley, 2311 North Twelfth avenue, had a purse stolen in store. The purse contained s70. She reported to the police that a white man snatched the purse from her hand.
 c. W. Glass, 5110 Second avenue, was knocked down by two negroes at the corner of avenue A and Forty-third street last night the men getting S57 from his pocket.
 Three negro women held up J. IT. Freeman, 3736 Thirty eighth street. Wylam. last night and robbed him of several dollars.
 L. McGwillan was robbed of $46 by a negro woman at thte corner of Third avenue and Twenty-sixth street
 F. AZ Jones of Macon, Ga., had his pocket picked of s160 at the Terminal station yesterday
 J. Brown 2230 Highland avenue, was robbed of an Elgin watch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
BeSSener News

Bessemer. December 23-tSpecial J. Yesterday morning, while playing near the fire. Nettie Ross, the 5-year-old daughter of Mir and Mrs John Ross, was painfully burned at her parents home at East Bessemeri Her screams brought her father, who immediately entinguished thc fire but not before the child was pain fully burned on the face and arms. Dr Woods was called immediately to dress the burns, which are not thought to be serious. The child was reported to te resting we'll tonight.
 The Bessemer Beef company today re- ceived large sroupe fish which weighed 17o pounds. This is the largest fish ever shipped to the Bessemer Beef company and is attracting much attention.
 The home of MT. and Mrs l.. c. Shaw on Dartmouth avenue and Fifteenth street was the scene of quiet wedding this afternoon when their daughter. Miss Fife Shaw. and Mr. 0. D. Holmes of Central Park .mere married. The interior of the house was artistically decorated ia English ivy. ferns, palms and cut flowers. Miss Myrtle Shaw, a sister of the bride, was her maid of honor. She vas gowned in blue chiffon over pink messaline and carried pink carnations. The Rev. l. r. Swallow. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiafed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
At the OrDheum

There are no acrobatic stunts to re- mark about in the act of the three Liv- ingstons at the Orpheum this week, but there is enough comedy for two or three good acts and the feature of the bill this week went well last night at both per formances. The Livingstons have rough and tumble speciality that is all laughs, and for 10 minutes they keep the au- dience in fine humor.
 Ranking with the Livingstons as the feature of the bill is Walter Brewer, a monologuist who has come to Birmjrg- ham with something new-and he tells what he has to tell in manner that is clever and different
 The show began well this week, for Brown and Williams are a pleasing pair, doing some good dancing of different kinds, and ending on the skates which is excellent.
 Excellent singing is heard in the sketch, Fixing Dad" which is offered by the Murray-Lane company. where Miss Lane and MT. Murray offer number of Irish songs The former is also skilled pianist. The singing is one of the dis tinctly good features of the bill
 The fifth act on the bill is Leslie and Adams, billed as variety and comedy The Orpheum has a matinee daily at 2:SO and two performances nightly at 7:30 and 9 o'clock There will be two matinees on Wednesday, Christmas day, the first at o'clock and the second at 3:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
COUNTIES SLOW IN
 APPLYING FOR AID Few Applications for High
 way Appropriations MUST APPLY SOON
Law Allows But Two Years in Which Appropriations Must Be Filed. Fifteen Counties Have Taken
 No Action Whatever

Montgomery, December -fspecia1)-. Applications for the 1912 and 1913 ar' picpriations for state-aid highways are coming in too slowly, according to of- fcials of the highway commission de- rartment. Up to the present time only five counties in the state have mace application for next years appropria- ton, and while 1t is considered a little early for counties to make much effort to secure their 1913 pro rata of the fund appropriated for the construction of roads, the highway commission department thinks that it would be better for the counties to file their applications with out delaying much longer.
 The figures of the highway commission uepartment show that only seven coun- ties in the state have used all of their 1e12 appropriation: that something like sc counties have used their 1911 appro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Bulgaria Astonishes World

Sofia. Bulgaria, December 2S-Address- ing the chamber of deputies today Premier Guechkoff referred to the civil and military qualities of Bulgaria in re cent events as having astonished the world and gained the country renown which would be religiously handed on by future genera tions. He wished he said, now that the country's task had been ac- complished, to express his profound gratitude to those who brought about the triumph and his condolence to those who were mourning the loss of heroes.
 Abiding to the peace conference in London Premier Guechkoff said events had proved the emptiness of the reports that the Balkan allies had been shaken. It was to Turkeys interest, he declared, to cease a useless war with her future neighbors and to conclude as quickly as possible lasting peace.
 You may rest assured" the premier concluded. that the Bulgarian govern ment will do everything to arrange a peace corresponding to the enormous sacrifices the country has made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Turkish Account of Fight

Ccnstantinople, December 2S.-The com- mander of the fleet reports that his squadron during a reconnaissance Sunday encountered six Greek torpedo boat de- stroyers between Imbros and Lemnos Isl- ands in the Aegean sea, and repulsed them. The Turks then bombarded the Creek position at Tenedos. However, in view of the lateness of the hour the Turkish fleet returned to it's rendezvous. It suffered no damage
 It is reported from the Island of Chios, off the Turkish Asiatic coast. that the Greeks have bombarded the village of Pitcs where the Ottoman wounded are in hospital. It is stated also that the Greeks forced the Mussulman islanders to sign an address to the Ottoman garrison advising it's surrender and notifying it of the defeat of the Turkish fleet by the Greeks. The commander of the garrison in reply to the address said he would re- sist surrender to the utmost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

l The impressive ring ceremony was used.
 MT and Mrs. Holmes left immediately Q fter the ceremony for Jacksonville. Fla.
 On their return they will be at home at Central Park
 Much interest is manifested in the basketball game to be played Wednesday night on the local floor between the Bes- semer Athletic five and the fast team from Vanderbilt university This prom ises to be the best game of the season as the Vanderbilt team is unusually strong, several football stars playing. The visiting team will reach Bessemer Christ mas morning and will be driven about the city and o3t to the different mines in automobiles by the local boys. Fol lowing the game a dance will be given in honor of the visitors.
 Miss Willie J. Holiingsworth entertained number of her friends this afternoon at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. ". Hollingsworth, in celebra- ton of her twelfth birthday. The recep- tion rooms were beautifully decorated in ferns, holly, Christmas bells and roinsettias. The fern-banked punch bowl was graciously presided over by Miss Imogen Naswell. In the Santa Claus con test Miss Hazel Bissett of Birmingham won the prize, book of Christmas stories.
 Josephine Bailey, the 9-months-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Bailey at Pow derly died Saturday at the home of the parents. The funeral took place today with interment at Oak Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of William Gentry, age 94 years, who died Sunday morning at his home in Jonesboro, took place this morning at 10:30 O clock, the funeral selv- ices being conducted by the Rev. R. W. Carise, pastor of the Jonesboro Baptist church. Interment was made at Gentry's Gap cemetery. The pallbearers were: Active, w F. Gable j. z. Houston, P j. McAdory, M. c. Bradley, J. F. Vaughn J. D. Parsons. Honorary: O. M. Walls, F. M. Conner, F. A. Dudley, E. A. Ward George Tyler and G. W. Martin.
 The entertainment which the high school literary society expected to give has been postponed until January 3. on account of the inclemency of the weather and the illness of several students.
 An entertainment and Christmas tree will be given at the church Tuesday even ing by the Presbyterian Sunday school A programme will be rendered and all the members of the church. as well as the Sunday school are cordially invited to be present
 Giving Christmas' will be observed on Tuesday night by the Methodist Sum day school at the high school audi torium. The present which each member of the Sunday school is expected to bringwill be sent to the orphans nome at Selma. The members of the church are also cordially invited to take part In the plan of making the children at the orphans nome happy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Love Affair"

The sale of seats is now on at the Jefferson theatre for the engagement of Miss Adelaide ThuTston. who will be seen here in a new play, The Love Ar fair" by Frederick Paulding on Christ mas day. matinee and night, Miss Thurston has many friends among Bir- mingham theatregoers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
PERSONAL

John l.. Howard, son of Mir. and Mrs. Walter L. Howard. will return today from Auburn to spend the holidays with his parents. Their daughter. Miss Marian Howard, will also return for the holidays from Gaffney college, where she is at tending the Limestone Female college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
"The Siren"

Ethel Cadman,i the golden-voiced ciarisse of "The siren which is to be the attraction here at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night, December 2G, was singing in Carmen Faust and other musical classics when George Ed wardes tempted her from the grand opera stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Claim Greek Victories

Tine Morning Post today publishes an authoritative Greek account of the recent fighting at Epirus. according to which Alirisa Pasha, the Turkish commander at Janina, and his chief of staff, Djevid Pasha, both were killed and the entire Turkish artillery in the Sangoni pass were captured by the Greeks. The dis patch says that the expedition against Goritza which was commanded by the Greek crown prince experienced tremend- deus difficulties owing to bad roads and the mountainous country and that 1t was extremely hard to obtain supplies. special dispatch from Athens says the Greek army advancing on Janina has suffered a check and that endorsements have been sent out.
 The Times thinks the allies are anxious to avoid delay in the peace negotiations as each day, they are in arms cost them about 3,0OO,000 francs.
 The Times says that the eqpanimity of Servia in the face of Austria's armament tends to substantiate the rumor that the governments of Austria and Servia are negotiating direct with view to a polit- ical and commercial agreement and that Russia Is exerting her good offices in the cause of peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Capable colored woman to cook and do house work for smalt family. Apply 2soo Juniper avenue. Phone Main 2S6c-J.
 LOsT-No questions asked, one IS karat diamond ring, tiger claw setting; very liberal reward offered. Al Hayes, Wood ward barber shop, Woodward building.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
."The Spring Maid"

''rhe Spring Maid will be the attrac- tfon at the Jefferson theatre Saturday matinee and night. Seat sale starts Thursday.
 There are doubtless, many music low CTS in this city who already know and love the gems of melody from the score of this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

, and that if he did call the State soons together, 1t would be with the distinct understanding that the policies of his ad- minisration were to be adhered to.
 As to the abolition of the state high wa department and the game and fish department, which MT. Jenkins declared would probably be done the governor stated that he considered both depart ments absolutely imperative, the one on account of the great work it has done in constructing good roads in the state and the other for the service it has ren- dered in the preservation and protection of the states natural resources.
 Governor ONeal has not yet made up his mind with reference to an. extra ses- sion of the legislature, according to his statement Monday. and he will not do so for several months.
 "I did not in any way indicate to Mr. Jenkins that l would call the legislature together next July" said Governor O'Neal. My statement to him was en- tirey in harmony with my previous state ments on the subject. If necessary. l will call the legislature together; if not neces- sary, l will not do so. But this is cer- tain. I shall not call the legislature to- gether unless I am convinced that the policies of my administration will be car ried out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

the allies declare are terms which can not be reduced, peace ultimately will be concluded. It is remarked that the al lies and the Turks, when the armistice was concluded. were in exactly the same position as the Russians and the Japanese when the United States in- duced them to adhere to the Portsmou uth conference.
 Not Anxious to Resume War Both the Turks and the Bulgarians were at Tchatalja in practically state of exhaustion. Now both have strength ened themselves, but neither renlly Is sure what would happen were tile con fiict resumed. The Turks fear further reverses and irrepara0le losses and the allies, who already have obtained sue lcesses which in their rosiest dreams they never had expected fear to en- danger the positions they have gained. owing to this reciprocal apprehen- sion an understanding may be reached. The hardest point is Adrianople, on which an agreement between the dele- gates perhaps would be difficult if its solution were Attempted directly by them. But it may be brought about through the mediation of one power or several powers, or, now that the diff ferences between Austria and Servia have been settled, by the whole of Eu- rope, whose intervention would save the face of both Turkey and Bulgaria because of the concessions they would be obliged to make
 If European mediation is impossible or unsuccessful others may be appealed to- first of all the United States. It is even rumored that there is possi- bility of asking mediation by the Pope. It is recalled that Pope Leo XIII was entrusted by Bismarck with the settling of the dispute between Germany and Spain over the Caroline Islands. In ease his holiness were the mediator in the present controversy his action would be entirely independent as none of the belligerents Is a Catholic power.
 | It is considered the best person to | approach the vatican for mediation
 would be M. Miyuskovitch, one of the
 ontenegrin delegates to the peace con
 ference, who was Montenegrin envoy
 | to the Holy See in the negotiations for
 an agreement confirming the Catholic
 hierarchy in Montenegro and the ap-
 pointment of an archbishop at Antivari. 1 The conferences of ambassadors will
 meet again January ?. Meanwhile the
 German ambassador has gone to Berlin
 1 and NJ Cambon, the French ambassa-
 dor, is spending the holidays in Paris.
 | Count Mensdorff, the Austro-H Hungarian
 Ambassador, and Sir Edward Grey. the
 British foreign secretary, are in the country for Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
"EverywOman"

"Everywoman" IS an Illustrated tran script from life, showing the universal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
At the BiiOu

There is nothing if not broad melo- drama at the Bijou this week where 'Blliy the Kid" is the offering. The plot IS along the well known lines. Mary, think ing her husband, Boyd Denver, dead, af- ter long years of neglect, marries a west ern ranch owner Stephen Wright They lived happily until her son, by villain Boyd Denver, grows to the age of l6 years. Boyd Denver then appears on the scene looking for the papers. lie threatens his wife with exposure unless she gets the papers from her husband. She refuses and he swears revenge. He tempts the son Billy the Kid" in drink ing and plans robbery with him as joke.
 All goes well when the wife comes and denounces Boyd Denver and stephen Wright discovers he is not a husband after all. To settle the question Boyd Denver kills them both and is about to throw their bodies down the old well when Billy the Kid appears with the papers. He discovers the bodies of his dead parents. Much pathos and bathos follow. He swears to become a desperado and avenge the death of his mother. Thus ends the first act
 The remaining three acts represents Billy the Kid going around with two
 guns and with lightning-like quickness drawing a bead on his enemies whenever they appear whether m DECK or mn oi in front of him. All the characters in the play draw their revolvers at the slightest provocaton. and the auditorium of the theatre is filled with the din of shooting and the odor of gunpower. AS for the presentation the male characters have red shirts each has two big A Colts and q Bowie knife. The feminine portion is small, containing only one heroine terribly fascinating to the villain hatp Ua nlai alone in a western dance hall also Is terri bly misused. She later reforms and be- comes a waitress. Each part was per formed realistically.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

experience of woman who goes forth into the world in search of love. The fawners and flatterers she meets and the dangers she encounters
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-02

are done.
why do you look under the bed at
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YOU'D never guess" was the reply;
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crawIed underneath" -Judge,