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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
HALF MAST FLAG IN
 RESPECT TO SHERMAN
Postmaster Aldrich Receives Order From MacVeagh to Lower Flag
 Tomorrow

Tn respect to the late James School craft sherman. vice president or the United States, whose funeral occurs to- morrow, instructions have been received by Truman H. Aldrich, the local post master, from Secretary of the Treasury Macveagh in Washington to the effect that flags on all federal buildings in this district should be flown at half mast all day Saturday.
 According to MT. Aldrich these instruc- tions have been wired to every postoffice in tine country. and every federal of- fee will fly flags st half mast tomorrow in resrect to the funeraIepf Mir. sher- man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Max Bloom at Orpheum

What will probably be the greatest Sat urday audience that the Orpheum has known in months will be gathered at the theatre Saturday afternoon to see Max Elcom and his company of musical conn edy artists in ''The Sunny Side of Broad way which is the seasons largest of fering at that house. Already the indi- cations are that the house record for the season will be broken this week. which indicates a capacity taxing satur- day matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Imnroxements Being Made

Extensive improvements are being made by the Woodward Iron company al the furnace as well as all of the plants ol the company. At the company's head quarters a large brick office building, measuring 100 feet in length has been constructed When completed this will be ono of the most up to date structures in the district In addition to this mum l. Der of improvements have been made n the construction of houses for the em- pioyes. Much money is being spent ia ielaying the track with heavier rslis, inc installation of larger engines and many general Improvements to the prop erty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01

gather for the purpose of hearing at the time and place above mentioned.
 There will be similar gatherings of democrats in every other precinct of the United states4lt is taken for grant ed that the message is pregnant with glowing news concerning the probable success of the democratic party and predictions of great prosperity which Is to come to the common man fol- lowing the inauguration of MT. Will son.
 Chairman Bell will distribute the copies throughout the precincts of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
REPORTER WALKS
 ACROSS CONTINENT

New York, october s1.-Harvey Thoren, young reporter of the Ukiah (California) Daily Republican, was re- ceiyed by Mayor Gaynor today at the end of walk across the continent in seven months and 26 days He bore a letter from Mayor Rolph of San Fran cisco and Mayor Gaynor gave him one to take back. in which he said:
 "Thoren intends to walk back. If l had time I would go with him. II would do me good. They knock me around pretty hard now and then and sofle days I feel as though good long walk would suit me-the further away the better. Hut the next day feel all right and content aagin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Court News

Tn the Bessemer city court today the greater part ~of the day was taken uF with the hearing of the case of Pinknes K. Parsons vs the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for $500 dain- ages for alleged injury to his property III various ways. The case went to the jury this afternoon.
 The case of Thomas Bearden vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for damages for the alleged Kill ing of mule was taken up
 The police court presented lonely ap- pearance this morning, only two cases De- ing heard. A chauffeur was fined 70, while John Andrews was fined $s5 and costs on a charge of violating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Majestic-VaudeviIle

Majestic vaudeville this week contains i've excellent acts. three of which are far above the ordinary top liners of the thea ire. The hits of the bill are Rapheal Gulano, the wonderful accordleon player, who operates two of those difficult instru- ments at the same time. and uno Bradley
 the original black face comedian. Each scores heavily in merit and the Audiences applaud them literally The novelty of the bill is the Australian whip crackers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Firstbrook Hon0red

Last night at the meeting of the WOOL rnen of the World, No. sl. Company M, ,.p,form rank. presented Harry Firstbrook
 with A handsome pair of solid gold cun buttons bearing this inscription:
 ''Company M. Twenty-sixth regimens' w. o. w." The presentation speech was made by Capt w. l.. Riley, who spoke of the high esteem in which the or1er hetd Mir FirstbrooK and of the many courtesies extended on the recent trip to
 Jackson. Miss. prompted the besto"di or fhe gift. MT. Firstbrook expressed his l-tisanks in few well chosen words
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
ADJUSTMENTS
"Alma, Where Do You Liver"

Alma, Where Do You Liver" the daz- zlng musical play which so pleased the
 atregoers on it's last visit. will play a return engagement at the Jefferson tne- atre Tuesday and Wednesday nights and those sort of musical productions in which the tunefulness plays a secondary part in the scheme, the story being pre-emi- rert. Seat sale begins Saturday. Elec- ton returns will be read from the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Mrs. J. A. Jenkins Dies

Mrs. J. A. Jenkins. 32 years of age died yesterday at F o'clock at her home on Trird avenue after long illness. The deceased is survived by a husband and a number of other relatives residing in this city. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at o'clock at Trinity Episcopal church, the Rev. I. o. Adams officiating. Interment will take place at Brighton cemetery with Jacobs & Son in charge. The following will act as pail bearers: Lee Moody. E. L. Thornburgh. Dr w. D. Taylor G. F. Goodwin. J. B. Honuston, A. C. Mitchell. J. B.'Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Madame X" at Bijou

Already the Bijou management is hav- ing great demands for tickets for the Sat urday matinee at the Bijou and the house record for the season will be broken beyond doubt. Those who would enjoy good seat Saturday afternoon would do we'll to secure it at once, for the> de- mand is the greatest of the season. Next week the long run of dramas will be broken and q great comedy will be seen at the Bijou. "The Travelling Salesman" will hold the boards for the week, and will be presented by a good company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Halloween Social

The Altar guild of Trinity Episcopal church gave a delightful Halloween so- cial tonight at the home of Dr. and Mrs. r. F. Robinson on Berkley avenue and Sixteenth street The house was elab- orately decorated for the occasion in witches. ia lanterns and hob gob- lias. All of the numerous Halloween amusements were enjoyed by the large crowd which gathered. Delightful re- Treatments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
BULL MOOSE PARADE
Several Will Speak in Demonstration
 Tonight

According to. circulars issued at the To- cal bull moose headquarters a rally pre- ceded by parade in the downtown dis trict Is the programme for Saturday night Several speakers of the bull moose persuasion will address the people in Capitol park at the termination of the parade. The speaker of the evening, ac- cording to the announcement. will be M. w. Howard of Gadsden, ex-congressman of the Seventh district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Reid Speaks in Wales

Aberystwith. Wales. October 3l.--A large audience frequently applauded the United States Ambassador. Whitelaw Reed, dur ing his address this evening at the open ing session of the University of Wales. The ambassador devoted his remarks largely to Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Unioue Birthday Party

The home of MT. and Mrs. William Dixon of McCalla was the scene Of Il pretty affair when they entertained In celebration of the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Dixon, Ben Dixon and Fred Weaver. Mrs. Weaver was 73 years old and the birthday cake, holding 7S tapers, which were lighted by the three li.tle grandchildren, Gertrude. Charlotte and Florence Dixon, formed the central decoration Those present were; MT. ana Mrs. Henry Mills and family of Pratt Citv. MT. and Mrs William Weaver and family of Graymont. Arthur Weaver anu family of williamson station, J. ". Dixon and family of Williamson station, Mrs. Florence Fields, Miss Isabelle Taylor and William Fields of Ensley, Miss Ruth Williamson of Graymont, Misses Eliza brth and Anna Dixon, andw Ben Dixon of Birmingham, and MT. and Mrs. William Dixon. The party enjoyed hay ride to Bessemer later in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Woodmen Requested to Meet

All members of the Bessemer camp Woodmen of the World are requested uo meet at the hall Sunday afternoon at o'clock to attend the unveiling services at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
JACKSON ISSUES AN ! ADDRESS ID VOTERS Appeals for Abolition of the
 Fee System DEALS WITH EVILS
DEALS WITH EVILS
Says System Is Disgrace to County Brings Demoralizing Condition in Politics of County on Account
 of Immense Income

Fred M. Jackson. state vice chairman of the campaign for the adoption of the amendment seeking to eliminate the fee system in Jefferson county, has issued an address 10 the voters. In the following statements he deals in detail with the evils of the system and refers to the sys- tenn as an incubus which all the people should aid in removing from about the neck of Jefferson county:
 ITO the Voters of Alabama:
 Tn the election of next Tuesday you have an opportunity to render high service to the people of Jefferson county.
 By yopr vote you can remove from this county the blight of the fee system and thereby help to promote its growth along the lines that make for both moral and material betterment.
 You are interested because Jefferson county is part of Alabama, and no Ala bumian who iy proud of his state and jealous of it's 1air name wishes to see any part of it .dsgraced from any cause.
 System Disgrace
 That the fee system is a disgrace none who are acquainted with it's baleful work ings will deny
 'It imposes a cruel and unnecessary hardship upon many petty offenders whose morals would be improved under a less vicious system.
 Tt tends to bring the law, the courts and the administrators of these necessary institutions into disrepute in the minds of many because they are held responsible for the gross injustlces that grow out of the fee system.
 Tt tends to create bias in the minds of public officials wh? should be un- biased, because in many instances their income is influenced by the number of arrests or the number of convictions se- cured.
 Tt brings about a demoralizlng eondi- tion in the politics of the county, the im- mense income that Is made possible under the fee system resulting in huge sums being spent by candidates for these highly remunerative positions.
 Tt makes it difficult to keep laborers eontented, and frequently, because of the large number of negroes and others who are driven out of the county, there are ! lltHtS Wueu illuuSllidi ueNCioIiii1hA9 "i e embarrassed and industrial enterprises are halted Many negroes are employed about the mines and furnaces of Jeffer- son county, and when it is known among them that they are liable to be arrested
 at the bat of an eyelash, they are made restless and the permanency of the labor supply is seriously imperiled.
 Thus it will be seen that every phase os life in Jefferson county is touched by the evils of the fee system, and that the very growth of this richly endowed sec tion is imperiled by the incubus That this appalling condition should be remedied will be conceded by every thoughtful Ala bamian, and all who wish to see Jefferson county grow as it should grow, adding more and more to the wealth and popu- lation of our great state, are earnestly requested to aid the people of this county in ridding themselves of this serious and l unnecessary handicap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Bazar Committee to Meet

Or Friday afternoon at o'clock at her home on Dartmouth avenue Mrs. w. D. Ianfer will have to meet with her the fancy work committee for the industflal bazar. The committee is composed or the following women: Mrs. Lacy Edmund son. Mrs. Jack Clay, Mrs Mack Clay, Mrs. R. w. Waldrop, Mrs. G. R. Lewis, Mrs. J. H. Downing, Mrs. D. s. Curry, Mrs. Lydia Eraus, Mrs. c. E. Falkner' Mrs. A. s. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Matte Flowers, Mrsc. T. G. Huffman, Mrs. p. L. Mitchell Mrs. l.. B. Gunter, Mrs Pearl Moore, Mrs Edna Ingram Mrs. P. J. Gill len, Mrs. Henry Waller and Misses Ehma Mims and Erline Moore. The bazar wii be held about December in a downtown store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OT BIRMINGHAM AT ITS MEETING ON OCTOBER 22, 1912;
 BE TT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITy OF BIRMINGHAM THAT, COMMENCE ING NOVEMBER :, 1912, NO REDUCE TfON OR CANCELLATION OF ANY ASSESSMENT FOR LOCAL IMPRovE- NENT SHALL HE MADE EXCEPT Bf THIS BOARD UPON WRITTEN PETI- TION OR COMMUNICATION REGU- LARLY PRESENTED TO THIS BOARD, WHICH PETITION OR CON- NUNICATION SHALL SET OUT THE FACTS, GROUNDS OR DEFENSE RE- LIED UPON AS A BASIS FOR SUCH REDUCTION OR cANCELLATIONs PROVIDED THAT THIS RESOLUTION SHALL NOT AFFECT ANY SUCH MAI TIERS HERETOFORE REFERRED f'o THE COMMISSIONER IN CHARGE bF SUCH IMPROVEMENT ASSESS MENTs, WITH POWER TO ACT ON SAME, AND WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN ACTED ON DY HIM.
 IT. $. RYALI.. ... SECRETARY BOARD OF COMMls- 3IONERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Hunter Loses Arm

While at work at Sloss mines yesterday afternoon Elias Hunter had one of his arms torn entirely from his body, He was hurried to the Robinson hospital In Jacobs ambulance. where he underwent an operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01

officials. Robinson was arrested short ly after the cutting took place by Or ficers Given and Brown. An ipvestiga- tion of suttles' death will be made today by the coroner Robinson, who is under arrest for the crime. is a son of ne gro barber of Ensley.
 The car service on the South Ensley line was interrupted for some time yes terday afternoon on account of the track being blocked by the big auto trouble wagon of the Southern Bell Ielephone company. The truck became fastened in ditch which is being dug along the track on Twentieth street in such man. ner as to prevent the passage of the cars.
 Beginning today a new system of mark ing the commissary checks issued by the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com pany will be put in operation. The checks issued to each employe will bear number corresponding to the number opposite ti1e name 0f the einpioye oh tile company's books. In this way it Is said the practice of transferring checks Will be prevented. Checks presented at the commissaries by other than the parties to whom the check was issued will not pc honored by the storekeepers at the com pany stores.
 
 The Cosmos club will be entertained this afternon at o'clock at the residence or Mrs. o. C. Cowan at Terrace park.
 Doc McIendon, a negro charged with assault with intent to murder has been transferred to the sheriff's charge from the Fnsey jail. McLendon Is alleged to have shot another negro at Corey sun day night.
 The patrons of the Baker school at Ave nue r and Thirteenth street have organ ized A school improvement association. At the meeting to select officers Mrs, J. D. Duncan was elected president Mrs. F. o. Harris treasurer and Mrs. 5. 1T. Kennedy secretary. Another meeting Will be held next Wednesday for the purpose of completing the organization and plan ming the years work.
 The Baker school building Is the only unfinished school building in Ensley, and one of the purposes of the association Will be to assist in the work of getting the building finished and furnished. Officials of the organization ask that all patrons not present at the previous meeting at tend next Wednesday afternoon and take an active part in the work of the asso- ciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Publicity for Methodists

Toledo. Ohio, October 31.--A world d-wids campaign of publicity for modern Meth odism was planned for the next twelve months by bishops of the Methodist Epis- copal church and he'denominational book committee of fifteen members in confer ence here today. Extension of the church's expansive field of journakstn to the most distant accessible ends ofNthe earth is the ambition of the two exesN- tive bodies for the next fiscal peric&> The spring meeting of the executive coun-. ell will be held at Charleston. w. Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01

boys were badly defeated by Howard on Monday afternoon and the boys will try hard to redeem themselves in the co ning game. The team has been strengthened and a good game is looked forward 10, Father Kittrick will umpire, while Phli Lacey will referee the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
:, High School Plays Enslcy Today

The football team of the Bessemer High school will meet the team from the Ems Joy High school Friday afternoon at :ov . clock at Underwood park. The local
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Asks for Votes

This end is sought to be accomplished through the adoption of constitutional amendment which will be submitted at the polls next Tuesday, and you are asked to cast your ballot in favor of the adop- ton of this amendment.
 Tt should be understood that this is not war upon any official or set of officials, nor is this campaign an expression of any lack of confidence in the lawmakers of Alabama. It is warfare upon an evil system, and the remedy is sought through a constitutional amendment be- cause legislative relief is impossible un- til the amendment is adopted.
 Alabama is first on the roll call of states, and it should be the first in the wisdom and Justice of it's laws. us peo- pie are broad and humanitarian, and these noble characteristics should be re- nected in the enactment and in the ad- ministratons of their laws. The fee sys- tenn, with its blightlng effect upon moral and material development, does not re- fleet the true character of the manhood of Alabama, and it should be abolished.
 Wont you help by casting your vote in favor of the proposed amendment when you go to the polls Tuesday, and by ask ing others to do likewise?
 IF. M. JACKSON. 'Viee Chairman Jefferson County Anti
 Fee System League.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01

Joe Robinson, the negro who IS charged with killing Tom Suttes Wednesday night. has been transferred to the sheriff s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01

As tending to sustain the story, a package was produced in court and identified as having been taken from the check room of sthe union station at Indianapolis May 8, last. When opened before the jury the package was found to contain 40 feet of fuse, a parcel of dynamite caps and an alarm clock. The package was wrapped in a San Francisco newspaper of April 13,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-11-29
RENEW PORTUGUESE AND
f. SPANISH IMMIGRANT

Despite the extremely high price
commanded at present by steamers
under charter, which for several
months has been regarded as prohib-
tive by the immigration Board of this
! Territory, Secretary kearns has
cabled Raymond c. Brown, the, immi-
grafton agent now at Cracow. Austrian
Poland, to seek charter anyhow, and
obtain a vessel for two round trips
from Spain and Portugal.
No reply to the instructions has
been received as yet. The board has
ascertained that several hundred
Spanish and Portuguese families who
itaFe~friends or relatives here, are
anxious and prepared to come to Ha.
wall, and are awaiting the means of
transportation. Because of the I'M
settled condition in the Balkans and
Russia it is considered unlikely that
efforts to obtain immigration recruits
from that portion of Europe will meet
with any degree of success for some
time, so the Portuguese and Spanish
immigration is TO be renewed.
Dr. Victor Clark has Cabled that he
is enroute homeward via New York.
and his arrival here will complete a
trip around the globe.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-11-29
WILL INSTALL CLOCK
GAUGES IN STREAMS

Clock gauges arc to be installed in
the streams Of tho Territory to asCer-
tain the flow of each and thus. deter.
mine accurately the sale price or rent
al charge that shall be set by the GOV
CrnmcTt on each stream used by pri-
waite concerns for irrigation. This dc
ciSiCn Was announced following a
meeting of the Territorial board hav-
ing in charge the fund for C0nscrva-
tlOn purposes.
The board. with H. X. Bishop, SUI
porintendent Of public works, sitting
as member in place Of Marston
Campbell. held a conference with nv"
Governor and made an allotment OF
funds for the use of the photographic
survey, which is in preparation in con-
junction with the geographical survey
being made by the Federal govern
ment.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-11-29
SUGAR QUOTATIONS,

$50 analysis beets IS 5kd.; parity
3.9S; 90 centrifugals 4.O5.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-11-29

NOtice-Oahu Sugar Co. special
meeting postponed to Dec. 7th. Books
open Nov. %. Closed Dec 4th to 18th
inclusive.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-11-29
BEET SUGAR MEN
PLAN To Fight
TARIFF REVISION

That free sugar will be bitterly Op'
posed by the beet sugar growers and
that if a free sugar bill is threatened
an organized campaign Of education
will be carried on by the beet in
terests, is the news from Colorado.
The Denver Post, In recent issue,
makes this authorized statement:
If a special session OF congress rs
called to consider a reduction in tariff
duties, Chester S. Morey, president OF
the Great Western Sugai Company
and a score of other leaders OF the
beet sugar industry of the West Will
10 to Washington and conduct cam
paign of education on the beet SUGAR
situation to prevent, If possible, the
passage of a free sugar bill or any
reduction in the tariff.
The sugar representatives OF the
West are preparing a mass OF sta-
tistics to present to congress TO snow
the probable loss that would be
caused in this country by the free
sugar program of the Democrats. They
believe that it would have a serious
effect on the business and are going
to do all they can TO head off meas
ures they fear would be harmful.
$2oooo,ooo Crop predicted
for 1912
President Morey estimates that for
1912 alone the beet sugar crop in
Colorado will be worth, $4,000, 900.
There are 5000 men at work in the
factories and the farmers alone are
to be paid $10,000,000 for their crops.
1t is estimated that the field labor to
produce the crop will be paid $4,000
900 and the factory labor not less
than $2,500,000 and probably $3,Q0O,-
900. ....... N
1--WE don't know just what Is going
to happen, so we cannot tell just what
our plans will be-" said President
Morey. IF the United States senate
is Republican,, or there is majority
of its members against the reduction
of the sugar tariff, of course it won't
make any difference to US. IL the
senate is Democratic and the house
as well, then we must act.
Are Waiting for Congress to Act
I'VE are running along in our nor
NAL condition waiting for announce
ment of the attitude of congress. We
believe that common sense will pre-
vail and that nothing will be done to
injure the greatest Industry in the
West" .-... Ii, i. ..-
Sugar prices are now tending down
ward, and. the officers of the Great
Western Sugar Company figure a
gradual reduction from now until May.
The reduction Is expected to reach
tho ooncunor pom sugar, hua hoofl
selling above cents in New York for
several weeks, but the placing on the
market of the new Cuban sugar due
to arrive in June has brought the
price down to SO cents