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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
THOMPSON EXPECTS
 ID CALL MEETING
Roosevelt Men Contend Pres ent State Republican Or
 ganization Is Void

l. O. Thompson, recognized leader or the Roosevelt boom in this state, according to rumors yesterday, Is expected to com nlv with the request of the Roosevelt conference of last Saturday and issue call for the republican convention to re- assemble in a few days.
 He was asked to do this because oi the fact that the Roosevelt men, nav ing lost the delegates to the republican national convention, have only the H. legality of the delegates to fight TOT III order to get this state for Roosevelt.
 The convention Is expected to be called soon. and 1t is expected to result Tn placing the name of Roosevelt on the ticket along the primary plan first out lined by the national Roosevelt boom CTS. The Taft following here does not believe that the Roosevelt agitation Will amount to very much, but are not oppos- inr the call, which Is expected to be made by MT Thompson.
 Nearly every district in the state has elected Taft delegates, it Is said. The state convention elected Taft delegates, giving President Taft the state. There are a few contests and perhaps one or two districts that have not voted. However, Taft has Alabama strong unless the en- tire situation here is put up to the na- tional committee on contest and the Taft delegates are unseated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
DALLAS WILL HEAR
 FROM BIRMINGHAM
Ad Club Committee Has Tentatively Outlined Plan
 for Convention

The "On-to-Dallas' committee of the Birmingham Ad club has decided upon the official advertising method to be used in placing the virtues of the Magic City before the annual convention of the As sociated Advertising clubs of America, which convenes at Dallas, Tex, in May. With the completion of a few minor de- tails, the announcement of the plan will be forthcoming at some time during the next week, as it was formally adopted at a committee conference held recently in the directors room of the Jemison Real Estate company.
 Municipal advertising is to be one of the most vital matters slated for the pub licity mems sessions at Dallas, and the local organization is going to present an object lesson of Birmingham advertising that is expected to excel any feature ads offered by any other city. The scheme is practical publicity. unlimited in scope and far reaching effects with originality fairly teeming in every par ticular of it's execution The Birmingham spirit of thoroughness in the undertaking is already manifest in the tentative preparations under way. Many admirable and suggestive plans for advertising Bir- mingham at Dallas have been submitted and after carefully threshing out the debits and credits of them all. the com mittee has chosen one that is believed will completely capture the attention of the visiting experts in the Texas city.
 The On-to-Dallas committee is com posed of John c. Lusk, chairman; E. w. Barrett, T.. A. Weller Hill Ferguson, J. R. Hornady, John c. Henley, W. A. Clemens. w. B. Crawford, M. H. Sterne, J. K. Sterne, F. A. Ribble and John Cparrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

swered the commissioner of safety with evidence of annoyance.
 But Judge, they say that every house. hold of Birmingham views with fear and apprehension the falling of the sun and the onooming of night" the reporter told the commissioner.
 T can't help that. If we had thou sand patrolmen we could not place one at every house, you know" was the man ner in which he answered.
 'We have all the policemen we can pay for and more too," continued Judge Lane. And until we get more money we will certainly not have any more policemen. We are not going to cut off any that know of now. But if I have l anything to do with it, and 1 guess have. we will not hire another man now" Judge, how about putting the patrol men for a few months on the 10 hour | shift?' he was asked. "l am opposed to that now at least" he answered.
 1 But would that not be equivalent to a one-third increase?" he was asked. | Tt would be, but that Is out of the question. It can't be done" he said You know it Is fashionable to com plain in these days and say we haven't enough of anything but we are doing the best we can and that is all that can | be done,' concluded Commissioner Lane as he said through the telephone, "Come
 to me-" and added a very emphatic | good night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
SPRING TERM OF
 COURT IS ANNOUNCED

Da1evile. March z-(special.)-News has been received here that the spring term of circuit court has been annulled by Judge s. l.. Brewer for Tallapoosa county at Dadevile.
 The continued rain has seriously inter- fered with farming operations. and prac- ticaIly nothing has been done toward the planting of the 1912 crop. so a three weeks term of court held now would cause loss of thousands of dollars over the county. .
 This, and the danger of spreading small pox. of which cases in several portions of the county are reported, is given as the reason for annullment. The local bar was also in favor of this course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
SERVE SUBPOENA ON EACH MEMBER Dire Punishment Awaits Man Who Fails To Join
 Excursion

A "writ of summons to the industrial excursion to be made by the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday has been issued to each member and it Is expected that each violator will suffer severe punish ment through negecting to take advan- tage of one of the opportunities avail able for seeing three of Birmingham s most interesting smaller industries.
 Following is the document served on each member:
 HOME INDUSTRY SUBPOENA.
 "Chamber of Commerce, Birmingham, Ala
 ITO any member of the Chamber of Commerce, greeting: You are personally commanded to summon ---------- per sonally to be and appear before the Chamber of Commerce on March 20, 1912, at D. m. sharp, and then and there to proceed to inspect the manufacturing plants of the Birmingham Macaroni Co.,, Wood & Crabbe Grain and Elevator Co.,. The Progressive Farmer and have you then and there this writ with your in- dorsement thereon.
 Oscar c. Turner, Clerk and Register; J. A. Gorham, Court Crier; George c. Oliver. Bailff; J. F.. Ramsay. Deputy Sheriff; J. A. Mllsom, Constable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

In lieu of an assurance policy for the success of 'Tag Day on April 20 the Women's Civic league of Birmingham has formally protested through a unanimous resolution that Sol Caheen be retained on the terrestal globe instead of soaring amid the fleecy clouds with the aviators in the Berger aviation meet to be held here April 15-2O. Mir. Berger has already indicated his interest in Tag Day by promising to deliver 8 few messages to Mars and Jupiter concerning the Boys club and Children's Aid society via the postmaster of the Milky Way.
 The above mentioned local aspirant for stellar honors and high attitudes has en- tered into conspiracy with the antici- pated aviators that he will leave this city, going up during the big event to be con dueted under the auspices of the Busi- nes Mems league next month. The mem bers of the Women's Civic league. of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
JUDGE SANDERS
 SPEAKS ID JEWS
Prominent New York Jurist Addressed Large Local
 Audience Yesterday

Judge Leon Sanders of New York made an eloquent appeal before large audl- ence of Jewish people at Fraternal nall yesterday afternoon for the preservation of the religion of their fathers and the organization of their race. Judge Sanders is judge of one of the superior courts m New York and is also president of the organization of the Independent order of B'Rith Abraham. He is at present mak- ing a tour of the southern states. address ing meeting of Jews and appealing to them for the organization of the Jewish people.
 In his address yesterday afternoon Judge Sanders explained how the Indepen- dent Order of B Rith Abraham had grown out of the order of BRith Abraham. '"The Independent Order of BRith Abra- ham celebrated it's twenty-fifth anniver- sary in February. said Judge Sanders. At present it has 6SS chapters with an enrolment of about 10000 Jews.'
 Judge Sanders told of the benefits of the order, how the Jews had organized and spoken with one voice at the time of the abbrogation of the Russian treaty. lie stated that at present there is a bill fin Congress known as the Dillingham; bill, which if passed would practically close the gates of America to the Jews in the old countries We must organize and fight this bill" said the speaker.
 Judge Sanders appealed to the people 10 bring their children up in the same man. ner as the parents were raised. Instili the religion of the fathers into the children or in several generations we will be pitt fully weak"
 Judge Sanders was in Birmingham only for the day and continued his trip on the business of the order. The representation of Jews at the meeting yesterday was one of the largest that has ever attended q local meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
 DISTRICT B. Y. P. U. HOLDS MEETING

The Birmingham District Baptist Young Peoples union held very interesting meeting at the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Addresses were made by Miss Nellie Nall, Miss Jessie Green and Morris Wilkinson. The meeting was largely attended and the programme was very interesting.
 The Birmingham B. Y. P. T.. members are making arrangements to entertain the meeting of the state convention, which vii; be held in the Fiftysixth Street Baptist church in April. The meeting yesterday was the last one before the state convention, and plans for the en- tertainment of the delegates were dis clIsSed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
HIBERNIANS ATTEND
 7:3O O'CLOCK MASS

Division No. 3. Ancient Order of Hi- bernians, with banner and the stars and stripes, attended the 7:30 o'clock mass at St. Paul's church yesterday and re- ccived holy communion in a body. The Ladies' auxiliary also went to commun- ion at the same mass It was St. Pat rick's day and the Hibernians observed the great feast by approaching the blessed sacrament.
 The Children of Mary received com munion. just after the Ladies auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
 At high mass the Rev. Father Coen. in lieu of a regular sermon. delivered a short address on St. Patrick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Small Wreck on L. & N.

A slight wreck on the Louisville and Nashville railroad north of Birmingham yesterday morning delayed the Louisville and Nashville fast train due here at s;25 O'Clock It did not leave until few minutes before Il o'clock. At the com panys office 1t was stated that the wreci involved a few freight cars and that no one was injured. A wounded man brought to the city on the southbound train excited some inquiries which were answered by the statement that he had jumped from fast train No Saturday night and sustained his injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
SOL NEEDED ON TAG DAY;
 HENCE HE CANNOT FLY

which many ladies active in the prepara- tions for Tag Day are members. became alarmed immediately upon learning of the contemplated flight and their possible plight in being left without MT. Ca heen's assistance on that memorable day. To quiet their fears and as an inducement to the Flying Sol to remain on earth, the following resolution was passed at their last assembly:
 Be it hereby resolved, That the Wom- ens Civic league demand that Mir. Sol Caheen remain on terra firma a little longer; that he wilrnot fly in the Berger aviation meet on April 15-A; that the women of Birmingham need him to make Tag Day a success on April 20"
 A copy of this important document will be forwarded to MT. Caheen as a notifi- cation that he is more useful here than when skirting the planets or initiating the Wright Brothers in a Berger star chaser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
MRS. BRANSCOMB'S
 HEALTH IMPROVED

The Rev. l.. C. Branscomb, pastor of the First Methodist church, preached the regular sermon at that place yesterday morning for the first time in several weeks. Mrs. Branscomb has been in very poor health for some time and Dr. Brans- comb and wife have been in Florida for the past month. They returned to Bir- mingham the latter part of the week witha.Mrs. Branconb's health much inn proved. pr. Branscomb preached both sermons at his church yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
$60,000 FIRE AT
 MOSS POINT, MISS.

Mobile, March IA special from Moss Point, Miss. says
 The main block of Moss Points bus mess district is completely In ruins and total loss to the extent of s60,0O0 has been caused as a result of the fire which began in clothes pressing es- tablishment here Saturday night. That the entire town was not destroyed is due to the fact that the fresh wind which prevailed moderated during the night. A number of mercantile estab- llshments and newspaper plant were among the buildings buyned. tThe total insurance carried on -ae property de- stroyed was $20.000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
PERSISTENCY OF MOTHER
Saves Life of Daughter, Ac- cording to Advices From
 West Virginia Town

Wlllowdale, ". Va.-"For four years" writes Mrs. Stella Powell, of this place, 'I was so rundown and weak and would have such awful fainting spells that I began to think there was no hopes for me.
 At times I would have terrible head aches, and get almost blind.
 was under a physicians treatment all summer, but found no relief.
 My mother refused to give up. before giving Cardui, the woman's tonic, a trial.
 Before I had finished the first bot tie. I felt much better than 1 had for four years.
 I am now on my third bottle of Car dui. and am almost well.
 Please publish this letter. as it might be the means of helping other suffering women to health
 Lady readers, if you are subject to any of the numerous ailments from which so many women suffer. we urge you to give Cardui a trial. It will sure ly do for you what it has done for more than a million others in the past 50 years.
 Cardui is a pure, harmless. non-in- toxicating, vegetable medicine, which acts specifically on the womanly con stitution. and help to strengthen the various organs, thereby helping to build up the whole womanly system tc health.
 Do not delay.
 Try Cardui today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
 CONVENTION WILL MEET AT CHEROKEE

Tuscumbia. March 17-(Speeial.) 1.-The Colbert County Sunday School conven- tion will convene in Cherokee on Satur- day and Sunday. March 23-24. It Is the desire of the president that every Sunday school in the county will be represented. The music will be under the direction of the voice instructor of the state nor maj college in Florence. the local choir will assist and a fine musical programme will be rendered at each sessionx
 The general secretary, D. w. Sims will be a guest of the association and will speak on some vital question at every session
 ---Vv An Improvement society has been or ganized in Tuscumbia with Mrs. J. D. Rsther as president and Miss Mary Bliss Delony secretary and treasurer. This is to beautify East Sixth street, and all the vacant lots will be put in bet ter condition Prizes have been offered and trash gangs have organized for service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Tn Give Leap Year Ball

A novel ball will be given by the l9l2 Lean Year club Wednesday, March 2.. in the Lions hall. 2l211. Third avenue. The ladies will carry the programme Of dances and the young men will have the honor CT heinz asked to dance by the members or ihe club and tbeir many iady irie"u9. atrfs Frank F. Harms is chairman of the floor committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Coal Lands Purchased

Madisonville, Ky, March 17.-lt be- came known here today that Isaac w Bernheim and Bernard Bernheim o1 Louisville have bought in between $35, 900 and s40,000 in west Hopkins coun- ty coal rights. over 3746 acres at $s per acre and 27 acres at the mine site.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Gala Day At St. Bernard

Culman, March 17.-(Special.) )-Saturday March IS, was gala day at St. Bernard college. one of the notable institutions of learning in this state. The occasion was that of the celebration of St. Pat rick's Day. giveH Saturday evening in the dramatic hall at the college by the students. assisted by the college orches- tra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Crawford Goes To New York.

George G. Crawford, president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, left yesterday for New York to be gone several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
ARE COOPERATING FOR CLEANER SHOWS Managers of Theatres Aid ing WOmen's Civic League LETTERS EXCHANGED Committee on Picture Shows and The atricals Assured By Managers That
 Suggestive and Immoral Fea-
 lures Will Be Eliminated

The committee on picture shows ana theatrieals of the Women's Civic league Of Birmingham states that the eo-opera- ton extended by the managers of several local theatres is most encouraging, and that a conference to be attended by the parties most directly concerned in this movement is planned to be held in the near future. In reply to a circular letter mailed to c. r. Rettick of the Majestic theatre and M. l.. Semon of the Bijou, as well as to the proprietors of the photo play theatres the committee has secured the affiliaton of the persons In charge ot the cheap amusement facilities for the Birmingham district with splendid re- suits.
 Judge A. o. Lane of the city com mission has invested the committee with rights of censorship and police powers. l. is understood that a recent production at the Bijou was noticeably altered on the second night of it's appearance to meet the requirements of the committee on picture shows and theatricals, denot- ing the ready response of the proper au- thorities to the principles advocated by the Womens Civic league.
 The following is copy of the eommuni- cation addressed to the theatre managers in reference to the purpose of the com mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Aged Operator Dead

Pittsburg. March 11.-James Jones. one of the oldest and best known coal operators in the Pittsburg district. died today of apoplexy. aged 76 yearR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
MANNSs. SsIl'1E WOMANLY
 SHIRTS

S1.39 now buys, in particular, "Nerosilk" in tan or white also some soft madras. The $1.69 choice at present has white crep e. m a dra s with stripes in colors. Plain blue or black silk poplin. Also striped soisette. Collars to match and fit every shirt well. Since we started the sale many have looked well into the future and bought plentifully - afraid even to trust to luck as to prices at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18

N. B.---Write to, Ladies' Advisory Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co.,, Chat tanooga, Tenn, for Special Instructions, and 6f page book. Home Treatment for Women, sent in plain wrapper, on request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
Letters To Managers


 Dear Sir-As the committee on picture shows and theatrieals' of the Women s Civic league, we are communicating with each manager of theatres in our city ask ing their cooperation in our endeavor to raise the standard of productions given here, improving them in every possible way and eliminating as rapidly as pos- sible every vulgar and immoral suggestion and act. In our desire and In the work incident thereto we have the indorsement and cooperation of the Board of Com missioners of our city, and Commissioner A. O. Lane, as head of the police de- pertinent, especially recognizing the great need Of improvement and value of our work, has been glad to issue special in- struetons upon our request in certain nc eded instances.
 We ask your cooperation in this work that we may have suggestions from you as well as work with you progress sively toward higher standards and purer moral development. eliminating as rap idly as possible the grossly suggestive features in word and act.
 I've recognize the necessity of amuse- ment for our people in general, and for cheap amusement for a very large class of our people. We also note very large attendance of boys and girls of the adoles- cent period, and inasmuch as the com mercialized interests seem alone to pro- vide for the leisure time of our young people especially, we ask that the man agers provide wholesome amusement, ed- ucative as possible, but pure at all times. We ask that you give very careful con- sideration to the character of plays booked for next season in order that you may reap greater business and financial re- suts-because it is proven that good pro- auctions do draw good audiences, and in order that all action as to immoral pro- ductions next winter may be avoided as far as possible.
 Awaiting the favor of your reply. and with every good wish in your work, we remain, very sincerely yours,
 THE COMMITTEE ON PICTURE
 SHOWS AND THEATRICALS."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-18
The Answers

The reply issued by MT Semon on be- half e the Biiou theatre reads
 "The Womens Civic League Commit tee-Yours of the 7th received, and in re- ply will state that we will endeaver in every possible way to carry out the in- tent and purposes of your valuable sug- gestions in said letter. Thanking you for your Kindness, l am, yours very truly.
 'sM. l.. SEMON." Equally as cordial is Mir. Retticks reply from the Majestic theatre:
 "The Womens Civic League Commit tee-Replying to yours of the 7th. I beg to inform you that I am heartily in favor of your suggestions and assure of my sincere cooperation.
 Tn our particular branch of the the atrlcal field. we already have officers and agents to pass upon the morality as well as the ability of artists. In consequence of this fact it Is rarely necessary for me to make any changes in their material upon their arrival in Birmingham How ever, any censor you may appoint will at all times be allowed the freedom of my theatre, and should she at any time see or hear an act or suggestion con- sdered against good taste or morals, shall take immediate action and have il eliminated from my bill.
 Trusting this is satisfactory, and as- suring that you may call upon me al any time I can be of service to you, am. very truly yours,
 "C F. RETTICK."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-07-25

adorned with a mass ~ curly bIscA
hair, but somewhat more slender Aad
graceful in his supple figure. Another
youth, of unmistakably Jewish origin.
was looking after two lamps which
had been placed upon shelves at the
sides of the room. Both of the men
with Mr.. Yazimoto were Enthusiastically
Italians, and apparently brothers.
The room itself had apparently
been roughly dug as a sort OF sub
cellar, or a retreat to which the clans
Of the Chinatown district could re-
treat in time of trouble. 1t was at
least twenty feet square and perhaps
ten feet high, with rough cement
walls, a dirt floor, no furnishings ex-
cept the table and a few chairs. and
with no sign of an entrance or an exit
anywhere around its sides. AS a pris-
on, IL was ideal-far below the level
of the street, unknown, unmapped and
unsuspected.
Mr.. YaZimoto gave his captives a
few minutes in which to get their
bearings and become accustomed to
their surroundings. Then, smiling
sweetly into Brockett's eyes, he spoke
in his soft, pleasing voice, with its
curious idioms and use of English
words.
Il must assure honorable Mr.. Brock.
ett," said the japanese, "how l re.
gret with much solicitude that l &C.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-07-25

scurry OF the beaten ones to cover.
The next instant a cloth bag. shut
ting out the gas light as 1t fell, was
deftly brought down upon Brockett's
head, while coil Of rope was whipped
round and round his arms and body.
Quick hands seized him and pulled
him from his balance, and as he
strove helpless in his lashings he
heard sounds that told him his CON-
Panion was receiving the same treat
ment. OF their feet, men at shoul-
ders and heels, the boys felt them
selves being borne down what seemed
endless flights of stairs, and, still in
the binding darkness of the bags,
were laid upon a stony floor. And as
their captors set them down they
heard, a little distance off, voice
that they knew well. saying, in soft,
purring tones: THAT commission was
executed amply efficient. much thank
the honorable Mr.. Kelly"