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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
DE KALB TEACHERS
 TAKE EXAMINATIONS

Fort Payne. December 1s.-(Special)-- The state teachers examination for De- Kalb county is being held at the court house at this place this week Count Superintendent of Education J. valdor Curtis Is present, and is conducting tho examination, which will last for three days.
 There are about 90 teachers present taking the examination at this time, and they are divided up Into those applying for third grade, second grade. first grade, and for life certificate.
 These questions are sent out by the state board to every county in the state and these examinations are held at the time and hour fixed by this board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
 MERIDIAN'S POOR WILL BE REMEMBERED
Elks, Salvation Army and Other Agencies Will Cheer the Less
 Fortunate Christmas

Meridian, Miss. December 18.-(Special) The local Elks lodge. following an an- nual custom, will on Christmas eve. from D. m. to D. m., give out baskets Of toys and other good thing to the poor children of the city. They are furnishing responsible parties with tickets which these parties who in turn give them to poor children.
 The event is always one of importance. and never falls to make glad and happy the hearts of numerous children whose parents are unable to supply them with luxuries at Christmas time.
 Tn addition to this. the local Salvation army has strung pots on the streets for contributions that will enable them to give Christmas dinner to the poor Other agencies are at work to see that there Is no lack, in any home in Meridian. however humble, cause for cheerfulnsss and happiness during the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
BANKING INSTITUTE
 WILL MEET TONIGHT

At the general meeting of the Ameri- can Institute of Banking to be held in the rooms of the institute this evening, the following programme will be car ried out:
 Savings" J. E. Ozburn, First National bank
 Debate-"Resolved that the banks of Birmingham should not permit over drafts"
 Affirmative-Orin Cross, Commercial Bank & Trust company, H. H. Eyeslage, Traders National bank.
 Negative-A. G. Jones, Commercial Bank & Trust company, W. D. Robertson, First National bank.
 Address-"How to Handle the Foreign Element" R. H. Shaddick, Bank of Ems ley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON
 PROPOSED WATERWAY JAN. 6

A public hearing will be held by Ma jor c. A. Flagler of the United States corps of engineers at 10 o'clock in the morning. January 6, In the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce building. Such was the announcement received yesterday by Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce from the office of the United States engineers at Mo- bile.
 The meeting will be to discuss the proposed waterway along the Black Warrior river, Five Mile creek. and Valley river, or other practicable routes through or near Bessemer to Birming- ham from Tuscaloosa, It Is desired to obtain the expressions of opinions from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
IMPROVEMENT NEAR
 TUXEDO ANNOUNCED.
New Residence Section to Be Opened by New
 Car Line

That an area of property situated be- tween Owenton and Tuxedo would be inn proved at considerable expense was an nounced yesterday by Albert Bush, presi- dent of the Highland Lake Land con- pany. following the city eommissions s action granting a street car franchise through the property. The franchise was requested by MT. Bush for his associatcs, but was turned over the Birmingham Railway, Light & Power company, and will be constructed and operated by that line. The city is to receive adequate compensation for the franchise, in sddl- concessions.
 One of the most attractive features Of the development which is to involve a large sum of money will be boulevard 100 feet wide. connecting Tuxedo, owen ton and Birmingham. MT. Bush said yesterday that much was known. but the additional Improvements had not been outlined yet. He said, however, that the sidewalks, curbs guttering, sewer con- nections. water pipe lines, electric lights, telephones and all necessities would be provided for.
 The boulevard will be as wide as High land avenue. Tn the center will be placed the street car line, along parkway raised above the drives. similar to High land avenue, while on each side will be drives. wide and roomy. Mir. Bush said the line would not follow the present boulevard to Shady Side, but would De q new route The line will cross the Tide water rails near the duck pond beyond Owenton, and will swerve to the south from that line. The line. MT Bush said, will develop and serve new territory and will be of much value to the city. Construction of the line will start with out delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

all interested persons, for or against the proposed waterway, with statistics of invested capital, natural resources. traffic volume and prospective develop ment.
 According to the announcement of Major Flagler. he would prefer the substance of the information received should be in writing, but he will en- certain oral statements from any in- terested persons The engineers will not speak for or against the proposi- tion, but are coming here merely to listen to the arguments of interested persons for or against the proposed waterway which if constructed would make Birmingham an inland port with direct navigable connection with the gulf of Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
S10O,OOO WORTH OF
 WORK TO BE AWARDED

At the city commission meeting to- morrow sewer construction contracts and street work will be awarded involving an expenditure of over S1O0 0O0, according to opinions expressed yesterday by Com missioner Weatherly and Secretary Scud- der Ryall. The street contracts to be closed up include those on South High land, previously mentioned, and some new sewer work. The commission meeting Is expected to be rather important and busy one. Coming matters will oe an ticipated by the officials as it is ex- pected no meeting will be held next Tues day which is Christmas eve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
GIRLS ELOPEMENT
 FATAL TO MOTHER

Columbus, Ga, December 1s.-(Spe- cial )-Mrs. Lizzie Elliott. widow, aged 35. is dead at her home here as re- suit of stroke of apoplexy produced by shock upon learning that her 16- year-old daughter had eloped and mar ried. The marriage occurred Tuesday evening. Mrs. Elliott learning of it re- tired to her room. Later at night she was found in an unconscious condition and died without regainlng conscious ness. Physicians say death was caused by apopleXy produced by shock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
BEGIN VIADUCT
 WORK JANUARY 6

Information was given to City Coni- missioner weatherly yesterday that a contract will be let January for the construction of a viaduct across twenty seventh street in Norwood on Twelfth avenue The plans have been approved by the city engineer, and bids have been requested by the railway companies ln- terested in the construction of the bridge.
 The Norwood viaduct has involved con- siderable discussion at the city hall, put it is stated that the commissioners are pleased over the present situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Interpretations

Soo0-Arrant & Roberts Real Estate and Insurance agency B. Roberts. president and treasurer; & s. Thompson. vice pres idont; w. A. Cobbs, secretary.
 s2o0D-The Florence Hotel Auto company. C. C. Hafer, president; M Lebanon, vice pr esident and secretary; J. o. Fahey, treasurer and general manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Camp Pat Cleburne

Adjt w. J. Havis, in his annual re. port to Camp Pat Cleburne, United Con- federate Veterans, Ensley, showed an increase in membership of 10 members since the annual reunion at Macon. Ga., last May, although three have died since May, 1912, there still being 30 members in good standing, and a little money in the treasury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

In defiance of the commission, work will begin this morning at Avenue I. Ems ley, on the electric line of the Tidewater Power company.
 This announcement was made yesterday by President J. Nj. Dewberry. The fraa- chise given the company March P last provides that work must start this year December 31 being the last day.
 Following the meeting of the commits sion yesterday, at which that body further postponed action on the company S request for approval of it's plans. the an nouncement above made was given by MT. Dewberry From every indication and taking the strained relations between the commission and the Tidewater Power company as a basis of deduction, il would appear that a merry little Balkan controversy will ensue In fact, the su- prone court will have to settle the validi- ty of the Tidewater franchise unless the commission permits the company to pro- ceed.
 Not Asking for Anything New
 The city commissioners have not been asked for anything, according to MT. Dewberry. They have only been asked to approve the comprehensive plans of construction which were submitted to that body to conform with the franchise of March F.
 Proceeding on the idea that the first plans were not sufficient and believing that the commission was entitled to know the geographical location of the Tide water generating plant, the plans were practically turned downed by the commis- sion. The plans would have stood un- approved again yesterday but for the fol- lowing Illuminating communication which was read and which MT. Weatherly heard with considerable surprise
 Hon. Board of Commissioners of the City
 of Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala:
 Dear Sirs: Concerning the question of Q power plant or source of power for the electric system of the Tidewater Power company in the city of Birmingham, to be constructed and operated under fran chise granted in March, 1912, there is no obligation under the terms of the fran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MIR. DEwBERRY DEFIANT

'Mr. Dewber-y. when will you start work?" was asked.
 Thursday morning." he replied.
 What if your men are arrested by the commission?'' he was asked. We will simply give bond,' he replied.
 He continued: '1f the city gets an injunction to stop the work then they win be shouldering the respon sibility and not our company. As long as we are responsible, how ever, we are golng to comply strict ly with our franchise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Sacred Harp to Meet

The Jefferson County Sacred Harp Ringing society will meet next Sunday afternoon at the Parker Memorial Bap- tist church, in Avondale, Fourth avenue and North Thirty-ninth street, beginning at 30 o'clock, singing to be conducted by the president, J. W. conant. All sing CTS and lovers of music are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
MIR. wEATHERLY REPLIES

When informed of the statement of MT. Dewberry, Commissioner WeGtherly said: Just tell the peo- pie we are serene. The bridge can- not be crossed until we get to it. We will see about them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
FRIEND IF ALLEN TALKS ABOUT HIS DEATH YESTERDAY Police Are Still Working on Killing of WOOdlawn
 Man THE NEGRO CABMAN
 HAS DISAPPEARED Thomas Williams States He Heard Allen and Cabman Quarreling About Fare and Then Heard
 Two Shots Fired

Mystery still surrounds the death of James Allen. aged 20 years, who was shot and killed yesterday morning about 2;S0 o'clock a short distance from the corner of First avenue and Sixty first street, Woodlawn. Thomas K. Williams who was with Allen at the time of the shooting, is held at the city jail on charge of murder pend ing an investigation of the shooting.
 When seen at tho jail yesterday Williams talked freely and declared that a negro cabman who had driven Allen and himself from Birmingham to Woodlawn did the shooting.
 "Jim and l had been to town last night and got into cab, driven by negro. at the corner of Second ave- nue and Twentieth street." eaid Will Hams. We instructed the driver to take us to Woodlawn and at the cor- ner of Sixty-first street and First ave- nue Jim halted the driver. He had no money with him, but I did not know it at the time. I got out of the cab and started to walk away and heard Jim wrangling with the eabman. evil dently about the fare. Then l heard him come running toward me, and he said: Run down the alley here l ran down the alley and heard shot fired d minute afterward. a second shot be- ing fired almost instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19


 There was much business transacted yesterday in the regular monthly meet ing of the Chamber of Commerce's board of directors held at 330 o'clock in the directors room. The meeting was the largest in point of attendance during the current year and the re- suit was an unusual amount of busi- ness disposed of in such a short time.
 L. A. Hankins and Robert J. Pierce were elected members. The Pot Latch" committee reported through its chairman, Oscar c. Turner, their favor able report on holding the celebra ton some time in the early spring. After a brief discussion the board unani- mously authorized the "Pot-Latch" committee. as 1t is composed to hold the celebration and have full charge of It.. The Chamber of Commerce by this ac- ton pledges itself to hold a celebra- tion in the spring to commemorate thS prosperity of the Birmingham district From the way the directors were en- thusiastic over the project no doubt exists but that it will be a celebra. tion on a scale never before attempted in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
CHAMBER BOARD DIRECTORS DOES
 MUCH BUSINESS Authorize "Pot-Latch" Tray cling Mems Banquet and
 Post Card Day CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS UNCHANGED Unanimously Pass Resolution to Join United States Chamber of Com
 merce-Were Only in Ses-
 sion Short Time

The features of the Chamber of Commerce directors meeting yes terday were:
 Authorized "Pot-Latch" celebra- tion
 Authorized banquet for Birming- ham travelling men.
 Will hold post card day.
 Joined the United States Cham Der of Commerce.
 Refused to change by~laws or constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Burglar Proof

Homes are very rare; a few homes are inaccessible to bur glars. The burglary insurance issued by this strong Southern Company will protect you from financial loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19

GILBERT TRUNK FACTORY 1OOU 4th Ave. (Was on 3dp
 Open Nlghts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Allen Called

@Then l heard Jim call me and I walked back to where he was lying on the street. He said that he was badly wounded and for me to call a doctor. To tell the truth l was in no condition to realize exactly what had happened at the time but l walked down the street to the Wahouma drug store. It was closed and l went dl- rectly to my home, 6727 Sloss ave- nue. and went to bed. paying no fur ther attention to the affair
 When l got up this morning l start ed down to the car line to go to my work in the Louisville and Nashville shops at Boyles. on one of the street corners 1 heard several men talking of the murder of Jim Allen, and that was the first time l knew that Jim was dead. l went directly to the police sta ton in Woodlawn and told the officers what I knew about the case"
 Williams was arrested on a charge of murder by Sergeant Burns of Wood lawn and Detectives Nation and Gray and taken to the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-19
Burns Heard Shots

The two shots were heard by Ser geant Burns at the Woodlawn police station and about half an hour later a man walk ed into the station and informed the sergeant that dead man was lying in the street on Sixty-hrst street. The body was taken to the Woodin morgue, where it was found that death had been caused by gun shot wound in the back.
 one of the officers at Woodlawn stated that he saw cab drive rapidly down First avenue q few moments after tbe shooting occurred and it is believed that the man who did the shooting was in the cab The officers are look ing for the negro cabman who drove inc two men to Woodlawn
 James Allen the dead man, lived with him widowed mother a G2l1 First avenue, Woodlawn. while Williams lives with his mother at 6f27 Sloss ave nue.
 A number of residents near the scene of the tragedy reported 10 the police that they heard the shots and that they also heard cab drive rapidly away in the direction of Gate City immediately after the shooting.
 Funeral services over the remains of MT. Allen will be held at 10:30 o'clock this morning at the residence Of his mother Mrs. S. A. Allen, 62l1 First avenue. Interment will be in East Lake cemetery. MT. Allen is survived bv his mother, three sisters, Mrs. J. r West, Mrs E. C. Hopping and Miss Catherine Allen: and two brothers. c. L. and Shep Allen. all of this city
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-03


Will live.
Quebec.-Ten children between
10 months and 10 years burned to
death in home of Alexandra Ora
Vele. Parents were away.
Philadelphia, Pa.-James ].
Corbett improving.
Baltimore, Md.-Mrs. VIM. M,
Ellicott, president of the Mary
land Federation of Women's
clubs, is head of the Women's
Wilson league here.
Boston, .Mass.-Mrs. Mary Ag-
mes Mahan, in street commission
II years, and member of the
Massachusetts, bar, is preparing
to enter active practice.
Iowa City, Ia.-Co-eds at u. of
l. have organized Roosevelt
Johnson club and are trading
fudge for votes.
Des Moines, Ia.-Mrs. Frank
w. Dodson, five terms county re-
corder, but defeated when she ran
as a Republican last November,
has announced her candidacy on
Bull Moose ticket.
BelIeville, 'Ill.-Miss Mernine
Riesenweberg filed petition for
naturalization.
Martinsville, Ind. - Wabash
will be the next meeting place for
the National Horse Thief Detec-.
tive association, just adjourned
here.
Milwaukee, Wis.-Four per-
sons seriously injured in street
car accident here today.
Washington.-Hubert L. Rus
cell American billed bv Ma,Jieor,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-03

DoINGs OF THE We
Fort Yellowstone, Wyo. -
Lieut.. Robert Lounsberry, g.
dead. Thrown from horse.
Kankakee, Ill.-Three news
papers and three theaters put out
of business here in $4,000
property loss fire. Remington
theater building completely
wrecked.
Pittsburgh, Pa. = One killed
and score injured. when street car
jumped tracks and rammed tele-
phone pole.
St. Louis.-Women Suffrage
League of Missouri introduced
movies" in their campaign here.
Mrs. Helen Cornelius explained
pictures.
Denver.-Leaders of Colorado
progressive women arranged for
a series of rallies over state.
San Bernardino, Cal.-Ger-
trude Anterior, campaigning in
behalf of Wilson and Marshal,
said cigarettes don't harm wom-
en-. She smokes.
St. Louis, Mo.-Mernbers of
the council here debating on
passing of bill to drive all me-
diums, clairvoyants and palmists
from the city.
Cleveland, O.-Featherweight
Champion Johnny Kilbane and
Eddie O'Keefe will meet in New |
York Oct. IA.
Pittsburgh, Pa.-30,ooON de-
co,;1,+ two circulars haioor die+r;b
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-29

Types of child workers in Law
fence wooden mills-at bottom,
commissioner Of public safety of
Lawrence. \
Much has been said in the
newspapers Of the finding of dy-
Mantle in the possession of strik-
ing textile workers in Lawrence,
Mass.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

James Richards, the liveryman, has
leased Commercial House and will
take charge Of same after April l.
The house is to be thoroughly repaired
and several changes made when Mr..
Richards takes charge. Miner Will
liams, who has successfully operated
the hotel for some years, will accept a
salesmanship.- Sabina News-Record'
Mr.. Richards until recently was a
resident of Hillsboro and his many
friends here wish him the success he
so fully deserves in his new venture.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

An effort is being made to establish
an Anti Tuberculosis Society In Circle
Vile. 1t is hoped to secure enough to
enga a district nurse, who will look
after poor people suffering with this
dread disease and give instructions as
to ventilation, cleanliness, feeding and
general care of patients. DR.. Charles
Hoyt, of Circleville, was among those
who addressed recent meeting In be-
J half of the movement.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

The first of the cases against former
Brown county officials, under indict-
ment for misconduct in office, was
tried last week. w. K. Hare and s.
A Davis, former county commission
ers, were acquitted, the case going to
the jury on Monday evening and a
verdict OF not guilty being brought In
the next morning The indictment
on which the defendants were tried
charged them with misconduct In re-
gard to bridge contract.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

Miss Faith Glenn returned Saturday
to her studies at Chicago University,
after spending her vacation with her
parents, DIR. and Mrs. W. W. Glenn.
Her sister, Miss Nina, accompanied
her as far as Cincinnati.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

John Weir and Clarence Weisel, Of
Ashtabula, college friends and frater
nifty brothers of Willard Wilson, we're
his guests Sunday and Monday. They
are members Of the Wooster Glee Club
and left Monday afternoon for Wash
ington @. H., where the Club gave a
concert that night.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

Sunday School at the Reform church
at Danville will be held Sunday
afternoon at l o'clock, followed by
preaching. Communion services con-
Quoted by Rev. Christman, OF Dayton.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

Prof. John w. Richards, after spend
ing his vacation with relatives here,
returned TO Lakeville, Conn, Friday,
where he is a professor at Hotchkiss
Academy.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

The ladies' OF the First Baptist
church will hold an Easter Market on
Saturday, April 6, at j. r Gruver's
Grocery, beginning at 9 o'clock.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

Married by Rev. Coleman at his res
idence Wednesday morning, Harley
Fawley, of Lynchburg, and Miss Mel
lie Cashatt, of Hillsboro.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

Miss Ellen Steele, after spending her
vacation with her parents, Judge ana
Mrs. S. F. Steele, returned to Miami
University, at oxford, Monday
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

Misses Gertrude and Edith Gardner,
of Washington q. H., we're here sun.
day to attend the funeral services OF
their uncle Judge George B. Gardner.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

Mrs. j. w. Meyers and son, OF near
Circlevllle, we're the guests OF Mrs
Meyers parents, DR.. and Mrs. w.
Hoyt, the latter part of last week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

r. L. Boulware has been conhned 10
the house for the past week WIN
,onsilitis. He is improving slowly
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

Ben b. Nelson, of Cincinnati ana
Miss nellie Nelson, of Madisonyille'
we're the guests of their mother MIS-
Iohn f. Nelson, over Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

IL. II. Grinith and family moved
last week to Sabina, where Mr.. Grit
fifth will conduct a garage. He has
the agency for E. M. F. and Flanders
automobiles.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

Walter Galloway, a seven'year'old
boy. of Xenia, had his left leg broken
above the ankle last week lie was
vIding ON lumber wagon, when his
leg got caught between the spokes OF
one Of the wheels, swapping 1t In tw'
lust above the ankle.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1912-04-04

Don't forget the Socialist Lecture
at the Court House Saturday night by
Lolita Burke. Miss Burke comes
here with the reputation OF being one
of the best speakers enlisted In The
Socialist cause.