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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
HOLLWEG SPEAKS ON
 HALDANE'S VISIT
Obiect Was to Find Basis on Which the Mutual Relations of the Two
 Countries Could Be Improved

Berlin, February 15.-Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg. the imperial chancellor. spoke today in the reichstag on the question of Germany's relations with Great Brit ain. He said:
 "Viscount Haldane, although without binding the British government, still at the instance of the British cabinet, dis cussed with us the points at which the interests of both countries come Into con tact. The object of the British secretary of war and of the German government was to find a basis on which the mutual relations of the two countries could be improved. These confidential converse tions, which were heartily welcomed by us, have been exhaustive and frank, and will be continued
 The imperial chancellor hoped that the house would not ask for further an- nouncements at the present moment. His speech was heartily and generally ap- pauded
 The bitterness against Great Britain evoked by last summers events has. not yet passed away. References in the reichstag today to the British secretary except on the part of the socialists. who warmly favor better relations between Germany and Great Britain Chancellor Non Bethmann Hollweg in statement respecting the conversations which took place between the German ministers and Viscount Haldane, said they had been exhaustive and frank and they would be continued. The spokesmen for the conservative center ana the, national lib erals, while declaring that they would welcome a rapprochement, recommend ed very reserved action. The national lib eral speaker said:
 we will all support the peace efforts as heretofore but the chief assistance must come from the English"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
RECEIVE BIDS FOR
 NORMAL DORMITORY

Montgomery. February 15.-tSpecial.l- The building committe of the State Nor nal school at Florence met today in the office of Governor O'Neal for the pur- pose of receiving bids for the erection c: the new dormitory at that institution. In addition to Governor O'Neal the only other member of the committee who was present was w. w. Lavender of Centre vile. John D. Weakley, a member of the Normal school board, was also present.
 The committee announced that the con- tract for the building would not be award ed for probably two weeks, when work will immediately begin of the new build ing. The dormitory will cost in the neighborhood of $i5,00o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
INFORMATION FOR
 VETERANS REUNION
Southern Railway Making Every Effort tp Care for Confed-
 crate Veterans

Local Southern railway officials are rendering every possible assistance to the Confederate veterans of this city who contemplate attending the annual reunion in Macon, May T. s and g. h. formation of various details has been distributed. Every effort is 10 be made by the Southern officials to run several specials from this city to Macon dur ing the gathering of the gray
 The latest data of general nature was received here yesterday and, given out by Mitchell Coxwell of the passen- ger department, will be of interest to the veterans:
 "The hotels. lodgings and eating committee are preparing complete lists of every home In Macon, where lodg- ings can be had during the reunion outside of the hotels. These will be listed on cards one lodging to each card, and the cards will be ready for distribution to visitors at the central information bureau.
 '"These cards will cover every class and price of accommodations and will contain a signed contract by the owner
 of the lodgings covering the price and
 the kind of accommoda tions to be fur nshed
 1 Lodgings will range from s1 day 1 Cwithout meals) up. Meals will probab- | ly average 8 cents each. 1 Upon leaving the train every wis
 itor not already provided for should
 go at once to the central information i headquarters of this committee. Look | for the big sign at depots telling Of | location) There state the price of | lodgings you desire, the number of 1 beds and the number of rooms, also whether you wish lodgings and meals together.
 | Cards for the number of lodgings desired. all located in the same house or very close by, will be given the applicant, and the Boy Scouts will di-
 rect and give full directions how to arrive at place.
 of the quarters prove satisfactory
 each lodger is expected to pay for four days in advance, receipt for which will then be signed with the signature of the owner on the assignment card
 This card should in every instance be kept by the visitor for his protection l If tlN lodgings assigned should in any instance not be satisfactory a change will be made upon application at the central headquarters of the com
 mittee at the address given on tho card"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
ANNOUNCE PROGRAMME FOR
 CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR RALLY

The programme for the rally of the Christian Endeavor union of the Bir- mingham dstrict, to be held on Feb ruary 20 on the occasion of the visit of Interstate Secretary Karl Lehman. has been completed and made public. Mr Lehman will arrive in this city on his. annual southern tour next Tuesday morning al o'clock from his headquarters a Boston and will open the series of meetings marking his stay in this city early in the after noon of the same day
 The junior department of the Chris- tian Endeavor union of the Birming ham district will hold a session at the First Christian church during the aft ernooni when MT. Lehihann will make his first address. Miss Elizabeth Earn est will preside over this meeting.
 The workers conference and banquet is scheduled for 6 o'clock al the First Presbyterian church with F. F. Bal lard, president of the Christian En- deavor union, toastmaster. very large attendance Is anticipated at the banquet as it is to be one of the most important and pleasantly informal in- eidens of MT. Lehmann's visit here.
 The climax of the day will be the general rally as well a. regular month ly meeting of the union at the Hand ley Memorial church at o'clock in the evening when MT. Ballard will again preside and Mir. Lehman will make his principal talk upon the pro gress of Christian Endeavor efforts
 The musical numbers of the even ing programme will be furnished by the Woodlawn male chorus and sev- eral solo vocalists. Miss Edith Bains will sing as will MT. Joseph Hibbler.
 Similar organizations of young people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
BOOKS FOUND ID
 BE CORRECTLY KEPT
Books, Accounts and Vouch- CTS of Willingham and
 PurifOy Examined

Montgomery, February 15.-(Special.) )- Examiner of Public Accounts w. F. Will Nnson today submitted to Gov. Emmet books, accounts and vouchers of Superin- tendent of Education Henry J. Willing ham and State Treasurer John Purifoy.
 The examiner found the books of each of these departments correct and we'll kept, with proper vouchers for all money expended on file. The examination was for the period from October 1, 1910, to October 1, 1911.
 The examiner calls attention in his re- port on the books and accounts of Judge Purifoy to the fact that the journals and ledgers of his office compared with the books in the auditors department, the condition of the treasury on October 1, 1911, showing that the receipts of the department had been $5,S97, ,03S. 63.
 Other reports submitted to Governor O'Neal were by Public Examiners J. T. German and Frank V. Evans, who have just completed an examination on the books and accounts of officials of Bald win county and Perry county, respec- lively
 Examiner German found that officials of Baldwin county owed the county a total of $2S66 distributed as follows: J. H. II. smith, judge of probate. $i0; J. M. Voltz, treasurer, $25l3 25; T, A. Booth. ex-sheriff $1oS 75 O. B. Richardson, sher- iff $20i. The books of the other off cials were found to be correct.
 Examiner Evans found that the off cals of Perry county had small amounts due the county and state, all of which were technical. These amounts are dis tributed as follows: ]. B. Shivers, pro- bate judge, due state S4.10: due county, $1 O2 s. A. Nelms, ex-sherif, due state. S233 5o due county, $500 50 w. T. Harris, clerk circuit court. due state Sl1 60. E.. F. Howell tax assessor due state s175. A, due county. s190. 5l. C. E. King. tax col et
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
DO NOT CONTEMPLATE
 ADVANCE IN COAL
Anthracite OpertaOrs' Committee Gives Out Statement to That
 Effect in New York

New York, February 15.-There is no thought of a general advance in coal prices. the anthracite operators commit tee declares in a statement given out here tonight, and the operators are de- sirous that work in the mines shall not be interrupted, satisfaction being ex- pressed with the conditions that have governed the relations of anthracite mine workers and operators since the coal strike of 1902 In it's statement, the oper- ators' committee says:
 "At each recurring expiration of three year agreements between the anthracite mine workers and the operators, rumors are circulated to the effect that the opcr- ators are looking forward to strike as an excuse for a general advance in the price of hard coal. Since it appears that rumors of this nature have again been set aioat, a statement of the facts is dle Ko the public.
 Far from viewing the possibility of a strike complacenty, for the reason sug- gested, or for any other reason, the op- orators are very desirous that nothing shall occur to interrupt the operation of the mines, and there is no thought of a general advance in price. In the present condition of business any event that should force such an advance would be unfortunate.
 For the last nine years the iaward oi the commission appointed by the Presi- dent of the United States has governed the relations of anthracite mine workers and operators, and it is agreed by all that there never has been a period ir which the conditions have>been so pros porous, both for the workers and tn, anthracite communities as a whole.
 Attention is called to figures. showing in- creased earnings of the mine workers through wage advances and working time stability of the price of coal charged by the larger companies, which has not changed for nine years,' and it is de- cared official investigations have "estab- lished the fact that prevailing prices are eminently fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
REFUSE TORAT|FY
 NEW AGREEMENT Referred to Johnson for
 Revision
OBJECTIONS ARE MANY
Clause That Causes Most Objection Is One Relating to Inter-League Waivers on Drafted and Pur-
 chased Major League Men

Chicago. February 15.-The American Rasebalb league owners, in session here today. refused to ratify the revised na- tiopaI agreement and referred it as a whole se President B. B. Johnson for reNtslon Ss dats wl& sea for- bis report on It.
 KnuaeroSSsobjectionsw were offered to the ,agreement, but the most unpopular clause scanned, to be the one relating to inter- ,leagne waivers on drafted and purchased major league players. It provides among other things that neither drafted nor q purchased player shall be sent to minor league club until all the clubs In both leagues shall have had an oppor- tunity to waive on him. Drafted play CTS must be delivered immediately. But in the case of a purchased player the clause provides: ''The waiver price Of purchased player shall be fixed by nego- tiations between the interested clubs, and in the event of their inability to agree, by the commission, whose decision shall be final: of drafted player the amount paid for his selection plus $250.'
 In the past 1t has not been necessary 
 leagues to obtain waivers on purchased players outside their own organizations and in cases where high priced players were concerned It has been customary to reimburse fully the seller for his outlay in obtaining the player.
 Under the proposed ruling several team owners see possibility of high priced players going for the waiver prices, few hundred dollars, and $250.
 Frank J. Navin of the Detroit club one of those who opposed the agreement in it's present form, said:
 "It frequently is the case that player who has cost from s60Oo to $10,O00 is for some reason of no use to his owner. Under the literal application of the proposed rule 1t might be necessary to part with him for about 5000. this to include the waiver price of s250o, the expense money and the added S25o.
 '.I do not see as much objection to the dual waiver feature of the rule as the financial settlement. The rule should be broadened so as not to make the final price arbitrary in case of the failure of club owners to agree"
 Although the agreement was not rauf1ed today. all of the conferees are confident 1t soon will be. With a few changes they say the whole document will be satis- factory to them.
 The club owners voted unanimously to empower President Johnson to use what ever measures he might see fit in order to suppress betting in all the league parks.
 Trade and sale talk dwindled down to nothing today. Not deal was announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
SIDNEY H. MARCH TO
 VISIT CITY TODAY

Sidney II. March. director in Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company and heavily in- terested in other investments here, will arrive in Birmingham today to visit his friend, Otto Marx. MT. March is mem her of the well known banking firm Of Iadenburg ts Thalman of New York, and has been to New Orleans to attend the wedding of his relative, sidney Newman. O. that city
 He will remain in Birmingham today and will continue his trip to New York tonight .-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
RUMORED THAT FEES
 PROPERTY IS SOLD

That the Fies & Sons stable property, corner sixteenth street and Third ave nue. had been sold for $I7,000 was the rumor yesterday in real estate circles. The property is now used as large stable by Fies & Sons and is compara- lively new. The lot is 140 by 150 feet, fronting on Third avenue, and is considered an exceptionally good in- vestment in view of the rapid deVel- opments east of Twentieth street.
 The general information is that Fies Sons will occupy the property for some time under lease of several years II is understood that Major E. M. Tutwiler is the buyer of the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
CONFERENCE HELD
 WITH GOVERNOR
 -----f fsse1rt EaN1 Sloss Officials and Others Were at Executive Man sion Last Night

Montgomery, February 15.-tSpeciall President J. c. Maben of the Sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron company was in con- ference with Governor O'Neal at the exa ecutive mansion tonight. While nothing was given out regarding the subject dis cussed it is supposed that il was,in con- nection with the convict contest with the Sloss company, which has recently been under discussion by the governor with view of modification. ~
 Those participating in the conference Tn addition to Colonel Maben and. Governor .ONeal were Attorney General R. C. Brickell and President James C.. oakley of the convict board and Jones c. Moore and John P. Tillman. s s>s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
RED AND BLUE TEAMS
 IN COUNCIL OF WAR

The Red and Blue team leaders of the Chamber of Commerce held their first joint conference yesterday aft ernoon at the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of outlining campaign plans. The features of the meeting was unanimous decision to work for the largest attendance yet assembled for ther annual meeting of the Cham Der of Commerce February 23 and the consideration of details of getting in touch with those members who should be on hand at that event. Red and blue letters will be mailed out to the membership chosen by either captain and cards of corresponding colors will also be printed for the ammunition of the teams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
UNDERWOOD LEADS

Anniston, February 15.-tSpecial)- ]. B. Darlington, the prominent An niston capitalist, real estate and iron man, has just returned from bus mess trip embracing New York. Balti- more, Washington and Richmond, and he says that wherever he went he found in discussing the presidential sit- uation that Underwood sentiment is in the ascendency, the Alabama candi- date easily leading all others now in the field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
SOUTHERN SENATORS DENY ANY
 OPPOSITION TO MIR. UNDERWOOD

Washington, February 15-(Specal)-A number of senators from the southern states who were represented as opposed to the nomination of Oscar Underwood in a story published In Wasnrngton news paper today are reported as being very indignant, and have taken steps to put the public right. The article was very unfair and unfriendly to Underwood and purported to give the views of number of southern senators.
 It was announced tonight that some of these senators have wired denials of their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16

implied opposition to Underwood to their home papers.
 They say there is no basis for the state ments that they oppose the nomination of the distinguished Alabamian. The fact Is, a majority of the southern senators look with favor on Underwod Some of them may not take an active part in his cam paign, and few will support other can didates for personal and other reasons, but there are not many but that look on Underwood with such favor as to give him undivided and open support if the people show an inclination to back him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Emploves Paid off

GreenviHe, February s1s,-tspecial.)- The Louisville, and Nashville Railroad company paid off it's employees here to- day. A number of its officials reside here and large number of workmer
 is employed by them here,s thereby a large sum of cash money is put into cir, culation each month here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
George in Montgomery

Montgomery, February 15.-tSpeciaT.l- M. M. George, Jr.. mayor Of Florala' spent today in Montgomery on business. While in the city Mayor George called on his friends at the capitol as he has d large number of intimate acauaintances at the state house. Mayor George left this afternoon for his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Ad Men Get Private Car

The delegation of ad men going tc Atlanta were furnished a private cal by the Southern Railway company las night for it's trip. The car was at tached 10 the midnight train and wa. occupied by the entire delegation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Fertilizers Sold

Greenvile, February l-TheI Greenville fertilizer dealers are splaclns| with farmers weekly many tons of dif-| ferent commercial fertilizers. The farml work throughout the county is, progressinu| very rapidly. Indications are that theI farmers are using business mems methe ds|
 in their farming more this year thar usual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
DEMURRAGE BUREAU
 MAKES REPORT

The January report of the Alabama demurrage and storage bureau sno" an increase of 5643 freight cars nan died in this state over the numper handled last year during the same month. These statistics were given out by Assistant Manager Louis K. Plos- ser yesterday afternoon and include only the freight cars bearing carload shipments as those carrying less than carloads are not within the special Jur- isdiction of the bureau The entire state is embraced in this table.
 The following is the report Tor Jan nary 1912. and 1911, from the labama stora ga and demurrage bureau.
 January. 1912 .................. 71,7S1 January, 1911 ................. 65.13s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Packers Trial Adjourned

Chicago, February 15.-Noise caused by workmen erecting steel smokestack out side the courtroom made it necessary for United States District Judge Carpenter to adjourn the packers trial this after noon until tomorrow. The trial will be transferred to another courtroom tomor- roW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Townsend Heads River Commission

Washington, February 15.--Col Cur tis McD. Townsend, U. S. A, engineer corps. has been detailed as president of the Mississippi river commission and supervisor of public works in the St. Louis division. He is now on duty at Detroit, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
PERSONAL

J. l.. Acree, wholesale live stock dealer of Dothan, spent several hours in the city yesterday en route from the western stock markets to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16

througbept the district have been in- vited tp participate in the rally. Among these Are the Baptist Young Peoples union. Epe Epworth league represent ing all @h(2 Methodist young people, and the Barac8-PBilathe union of the Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Mrs. Harris Reports


 Mrs S. D.. Harris, representative of the North Birmingham chapter of the Civic league. stated that the public school building in that community was greatly In need of enlargement and received sug- gestions as to how to present report and recommendations for the improve ments to the city commissioners. Mrs. G. r. Harrington was named as the chair man of committee to secure detail rela- tive to the best type of shrubbery and trees to be planted in this city through correspondence with the Flower Growers association of Montgomery.
 pleasant break in the routine was occasioned by an informal talk on civic activities given by Mrs. Avirett of Cum berland, Md, who Is prominent In the Civic league of that city.
 A lively discussion was precipitated by the announcement of the cty's intention of placing garbage depositories on each corner of the business section of the city and these are to bear Advertisements, The league did not take formal action on the matter. but 1t was stated that it will not give it's sanction to. the pro posal unless the league Is given an over sight of the class of advertising to be placed on the garbage cans.
 The extension work of the league will be furthered by the organization or an East Lake chapter this afternoon at Montague hall by Mrs. C. P. Orr and Mrs. J. B. Reid, who is chairman of the extension committee. The next meet ing of the league will be held on Thurs day. February 29, at the city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-16
Indorse Dental Association


 The Birmingham Dental association was heartily indorsed in its purpose of bring ing the question of dental clinics in the public schools to the attention of the board of education and a communica ation will be sent to that association by the Civic league containing information of It's attitude and interest in the matter. Mrs Zao Smith. chairman of the sub-commit- tee on public morals, reported that the motion picture theatres of the city had been improved since efforts were put into force to raise the standard of this class of amusements and that the main business under way with the sub-com- mttee at present Is a preparation for future work A letter from the national board of censorship of picture films was read, stating that a list of the films ap tee at certain periods. The national board is composed of persons engaged in so- cial service work who serve on this board without compensation, and while 1t has no legal authority to enforce the ex hibiton of films for their censorship, it has proved to be one of the most sue cessful public institutions connected with the moving picture industry The chair man also reported that insanitary condi- tions exist in one of the local photo play houses. but that this would be reme- died as soon as the health department has ascertained the essential changes needful The New Era club of New Or leans has offered it's cooperation in the matter of securing properly censored pie lures for the southern circuit and aid from Memphis is expected to be added to this combination.