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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31

proceeds will be turned over to charity in some form.
 Witnessing their act at the theatre, Secretary Miles and others at the Attn letic club asked the professionals if they would be willing to help train the local boys for a day or so or at least show them few principles of the balancing art. After learning that 1t was for charity the team willingly consented and have been working out with the club boys for the past week Last night they were showing the principles of the three high" the sweep up" and other acrobat ic acts The members of the local team are confident that they will put up fine exhibition as the result of their train ing The other details of the Society Circus will be announced later. Hill Fer guson, one of the chief promoters, says that 1t will be the largest, the oldest and best of all.'
 James Dean, the top man of the pro- fessional trio, said last night that the club had splendid material and that they needed nothing but practice. An interest ing fact is that the members of this team got their first experience while training in a New York gymnasium, very much in the manner of the local boys of the Society Circus team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
DECISIONS IN THE
 SUPREME COURT

Montgomery, January 30.-(Special J. List of decisions handed down in the su- preme court of Alabama, Tuesday, Jauu7 ary 30, 1912:
 Dowdell. c. J.-Monteyallo Mining com pany vs. Southern Mineral Land company, appeal from Shelby county court; re- versed and remanded
 Simpson, J.-B. P. Crum, as guardian. etc, ys. Samuel. IL. Nesteott.- .ets al. IDS peal from Montgomery city court (equity); affirmed.
 Anderson, LA. F. Bell vs. Jodie Burk- halter ct al, appeal from Pickens chan cery court; reversed, rendered and re- ifaanded
 Mcclellan, J.--T. J. Carling, as trustee, etc, vs Albert F. Wilson, appeal from Fillmore circuit court; reversed and re- handed
 Mayfeld, J.-Annie Harmon ct al. vs. Dipah and Miles Croswell, appeal from Pike chancery court; affirmed.
 Sayre, J.--Belle P. Elmore vs. Rosa Tol- liver Stevens, appeal from Montgomery probate court; affirmed.
 Somerville, J.-William Chandler vs. T. s. Kyle ct al., appeal from Gadsden city court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Deaths and Funerals
Lewis BranscOmb

Funeral services over the remains of Lewis Branscomb. the 1s-year-old son of Dr. l.. C. Branscomb, pastor of the First Methodist church, were held yesterday morning in the auditorium of the First Methodist church Rev. J. D. Simpson and Bishop J II. Mccoy officiating.
 Many beautiful floral offerings were sent to the church and home attesting the esteem in which the young man was held The flowers entirely covered the chaneel rail and altar Following the ceremony the body was sent to Jonesboro, Ala. by the Johns Undertakln geompany for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
William Fayersha m

William Faversham, the tragedian Of "Herod.' has become transformed to Wil- liam F'aversham, the comedian of '"The Faun" Such changes are not uncommon from season to season with the stage favorites of the day, but they are not often accomplished with the same ease and felicity that have accompanied the transition in the case of MT. Fayersham. However, many of the patrons of the the atre must still retain fragrant memories of that Fayersham comedy classic. Lord and Lady Algy" MT. Faversham will ap- pear locally in 'The Faun' at the Jeffer- son theatre next Monday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
SNUG SUM SWEPT FROM LIST
 OF MOBILE "TECHNICALITIES

con on the recent report of the examiners department, in which it was charged that the state statutes had been violated in the expenditure of moneys to the extent of about $50,000
 The report did not submit any criminal findings, only alleging that the moneys had been misspent, in a way not author ized by law. One of the chief items au- thoriZed to be deducted from the list of technicalities was that which credited various officials of Mobile county with having spent $l000 or more in the purchase of typewriters and typewriter supplies. ln all of the examiners report submitted up to this time such articles have been held to be without warrant of law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Fortune Hunter

Conan and Harris, the producers of ''The Fortune Hunter" are reaping q golden harvest from the presentations of this fine play, now in its third year of prosperity. "rhe Fortune Hunter is an- nounced for presentation at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday and Satur- day matinee. "The Fortune Hunter" is a wholesome play that catches the fancy and holds the attention of an audience from first 10 final fall of curtain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Situation Unexpected
Bryan Takes Hand

Dallas, Tex, January 30.-'In the Har- Watterson matter. so far. MT. Wilson has been helped rather than hurt by the correspondence. Mir. Wilson is right in believing that man is sometimes hurt by the sort of men clamorous in his sup. port"
 William J. Bryan made this comment tonight with regard to the controversy between Governor Wilson of New Jersey and Col. Henry Watterson of Kentucky. MT. Bryan was in Dallas for several hours between trains en route to his farm at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
TWO GAMES PLAYED !. IN THE CITY LEAGUE /

In the second series of the City League Basketball association the High school defeated the Terminal team by the score of 10 to IA. while the Y. M. C. A. seniors defeated the Woodlawn aggregation by the score of 55 to 4. In the first game the High school team had to work very hard to squeeze out victory. Smith, at forward for the Highs, made the most points, while Jones and Barker played nicely at guard. Blackburn, for the Ter minals, played a star game, making a to- tai of F points out of the entire 14
 The other game. between the Y M C. A seniors and the Wooclawn quintetta was decidedly one-sided. For the Y M c. A. Tom Estes and Lee Allen Brooks just ran away from their guards and played a star game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
R. C. Delony

R. C. Delony aged s years. died yester- day morning at o'clock at his late resi- dence, 5406 Second avenue. south. Mir. Delony had been postmaster of Wood lawn for the past p years and was one of Woodlawn's oldest citizens Funeral services will take place from the resi- dence this afternoon at o'clock. Inter- ment will be at Woodlawn cemetery. Fol lowing is the list of pallbearers: Active. J. B. Gibson, NJ. r. Wood, P. B. Mive. J. w. Hughes, Jr. F. Brewer and Claud Cunningham: honorary. Dr. J. W. Hughes, J. P. Couch, T. IT. Aldrieh. J. r. Thomas, Prof. A. D. Smith and J. B. Burris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
"Silyer Threads" a Hit

The Age-Herald of Tuesday morning says in its comment on Silver Threads at the Bijou this week: 'The play is one of the best pastoral plays seen her in long time. and a large crowd enjoyed the exhibition last night" The paper also goes on to say that it Is better than any of the attractions at the Bitou for the pest two weeks. Mir. Jose, the great con- e.. ;. ,o..-f .. ..edrd at his pest in eserdi of the old songs which he introduced and mnda famous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
PERSONAL

Sam Blaclis member of a popular cloth ing firm of this city. left last night for northern and eastern points to be absent month. Mir. Blach goes principally for marketing purposes but it is stated that he will continue his investigations of New
 York statutes concerning the penalty for fake and fraudulent advertising with |, view to presenting 8 bill to the Alabama legislature making such publicity illegal,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Mrs. Antoinette Moorman

Mrs Antoinette Moorman. aged "A years. died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the residence of her niece, Mrs. M. V. Copeland, 2023 Avenue G. The remains will be sent tomorrow morning by Shaw l& Son 10 Brookwood. Ala, where they will be inferred beside the grave of her husband, who died about four weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Della Clarke, Author Actress

'1ntroduce Me-" written by the clever author-actress, Della Clarke. and in which she Is starring, will be presented at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and to- night. It is said to be comedy pure and simple. yet clean and wholesome, and one to which mother, wife or sweetheart may be taken, and at the same time a mere man may enjoy 1t while she is laugh ing over the complex difficulties of the Nichol household.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Raise River 13O Feet

"I suppose your people are more or less familiar with the plan of the devel- opment. for 1t Is an enlargement upon the project as originally devised by Mir H. C. Jones of this city. The concrete cam at Cherokee Bluffs will raise the r.ver level 19O feet at that point. caus- ing the iiupounded water to spread out and form a large storage lake of over 90 square miles. The area to be flooded has little value for other purposes, and probably in prehistoric time was in fact a similar lake which had subsided by the river wearing away a channel at the Cherokee bluffs. The reservoir will permit the storage and use of all storm waters. so that every ounce of water that falls upon Inc Tallapoosa watershed may be conserved and passed through the manufacture of power for the service of the public. When the plan is in opera tion, therefore, neither low water nor feod wate- conditions in the river below the dam will thereafter be known, and the cons equent effect will be 10 make the Alabama river navlgable to the gulf the year round.
 "The cos. of this development when completed will be about s3,0000O0, and large part 0. it will necessarily be spen, jn this city and the reservoir towns The deyelopment will afford 5000 horsepower continuously night and day throughout the year. during low water and high water and under all conditions, this un- usual efficiency being due to the res ervoir as a regulating feature The plant being modern in every respect may be expected to afford the most reliable serv- ice possible anywhere fin the country. and being economically built, 1t will afford cheap as well as reliable power. This Is highly important for a saving of few per cent in power cost has been known to shift large populations from one lo- cality to another more favored in this important factor of it's industrial opera tions."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
]. S. Taylor

The funeral of J. s. Taylor. aged a6 years, who died Tuesday morning at his residence near Trussvile. will be held this morning at II o'clock from the residence. MT. Taylor had many friends and rel atlves here in Birmingham 1nterme1t will be at Mt Nebo cemetery, s. W. Woodin, undertaken. in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Paying Poll Taxes

Greenvirr, January -(Special)-The Toll tax payers of Butler county are pay ing their taxes Saturday and Monday were busy days with Tax Collector R. r Peagler. There are yet but few of the voters who have failed to pay and it Is expected that before February l is past most all of them will have paid up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Blanche Ring

Blanche Rings personal magnetism Is one of the great factors in the tremen- dous success she has scored the country over When 1t comes to singing songs MISS Ring has no superior in musical comedy. In her new starring vehicic, "The Wall Street Girl in which she will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Wednes- day, February r. she will have more op- portunities to display her ability and yer satlity than she has had any time in the mast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
I. NJ. Rakeshaw

The remains of J. NJ Rakeshaw, aged 5D years, who died Monday night at 10 o'clock at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. V. c simmons, lli Sixty-seennd street, north, were sent to Ashvllc tl,is morning at GAS o'clock for funeral serv- ices and interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Wilson Still Silent

Trenton, N. J., January 30.-"The lat est statement of Col. Henry Waiter son admits of no comment from me- said Governor Woodrow Wilson today when a reporter asked him If he had any reply to make to the Kentucky edl- tors statement issued last night. When asked for his reasons for making no reply the governor said
 T had hoped they were self evil dent"
 Governor Wilson added: q regret the friendship has been marred."
 Asked if he did not mean to say the loss of friendship the governor re- piled he preferred to have the state ment stand as he had dictated it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Democrats to Meet

Greenvlle, January So.-(Special9 1t is expected that the executive committee of democratic convention of Butler eoun- ty will soon be called together for the purpose of setting the date for the pri- IIary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Rulgarians Run Amuck

London, January S0.-Bulgarians last night, according to dispatch from Sa- lonika. raided a village in the Keuprulu district and murdered six persons, includ- ing two women. They cut up the bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
FIRE IN THE COURT
 HOUSE PHARMACY

Fire which was discovered at midnight damaged to the extent of $l50o or 5000 the Courthouse Pharmacy, 2l0o Third avenue, north.
 It was said last night that the loss was fully covered by insurance, the exact amount not being known. The alarm was turned in by Policeman Brown Fire stations Nos. l. ?. and answered the alarm,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
WILSON'S LETTERS TO COL.
 HARVEY MADE PUBLIC
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ID


 Governor Wilson, since I have known him, nothing save evidences of warm friendship. My sister Mrs. Watterson, is only less dear to me than my wife and children, and l cannot. therefore, consent to act in any capacity which would, under any sort of circumstances, imperii the continued existence of my present personal relations with Mr. Watterson and with her.
 Situation Unexpected When I accepted the place now re- signed, nothing resembling what has happened was even dreamed of. I have had no word of any nature from Mir Wilson or from Mir. Watterson in rela- tion to the action I now take. My to do nothing official or personal which might in any way what ever wound MT. Watterson alone impels my action. At the same time I feel that 1t Is but right that Governor Wilson should be represented in this immediate locality by one in no way embarrassed; hence, this resignation. Yours sincerely.
 ROBERT EWING"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
COUNTY TREASURER

The Age Herald is authorized to an- nounce pr. John s. Gillespy as a can
 didate for Treasurer of Jefferson coun- ty,- subject to the action of the demo-
 cratic primary. April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31

Mission, Tex, and discussed the political situation in general.
 T am under no bond tO keep the peace. ' declared MT Bryan tonight in discussing the political situation in general while waiting for his train en route to his farm at Mission, Tex. Harmony is not the most desirable thing in public lire. The organization proceeding upon that prin- ciple can progress only as fast as the slowest of it's clements"
 The contest in Missouri between Speaker Champ Clark and former Gov. Joseph w. Folk he described as distinctly unfortu- nate" "Whatever the result of the pri- maries," Mr. Bryan said, Tt is to be feared that either of the contestants will have weakened his chance of carrying Missouri in the general election
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
Clark Made Mistake

''ft was a mistake that the Clark men would not accept the Stephens suggestion a thing heartily approved, that the tfgo Missouri men divide the vote of the stnte on the first ballot in the national conven- ton. and the one receiving the largest support fin the delegations from other states take the full vote of the delegation afterwards.
 About the letter Governor Wilson wrote to A. H. Joine several years ago." MT. Bryan was asked.
 "A shining illustration that MT. Wilson IS the best modern example of Saul of Tar sus." MT. Bryan exclaimed. "He has been soundly converted. Any one who talks with him or hears him will be convinced of that, MT Wilson's sort of progressive ness is best demonstrated in the Smith in cident in New Jersey"
 At this time MT. Bryan will not malie any announcement as to his choice of candidates for the democratic presidential nomination.
 There will be a campaign in my state in about two months" MT. Bryan con- tinued 'T expect to be in that campaign and before that time to decide between the democratic presidential candidates. We have d splendid opportunity to Win and I hope for the selection of that man who can unite the democratic clements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an-
 nounce J. K. P Laird candidate for member of Board of Revenue of Jeff
 ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. Platform
 Good Roads. Residence 15 miles west of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce the candidacy of Hugh McGeever for the board of revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
30, 900 Horse Power

The project which Mr Baker today explained in Montgomery reads like romance, ana according to local author ties is one of the biggest" endeavors ever put on foot in the south. It con templates, in addition to furnishing wat CT power, 10 make the Tallapoosa and Alabama rivers navigabe all the year around by virtue or a giant dam at Cherokee Bluffs which will raise the river level l30 feet at that point. causing the impounded water to spread out and form a inge storage lake of over 30 square miles. The reservoir will permit the storage and use of all storm waters. thus conserving that supply. The devel- opment is expected to furnish 30,000 horse power continuously night and day throughout the year, regardless of low CT nigh water.
 Alabamlans interested in the power de. Velopment are J. s. Pinekard, H. C. Jones and Massey Wilson of Montgom- cry, several wealthy citizens of Nash vile. Sheffield New York and other places. The promoters are said to be solidly backed by English capital. Mr. Bakers statement relative to the project follows:
 I've anticipate that the building of the high dam at Cherokee Bluffs above Tal- lassee will begin as soon river con- oitions permit, probably within 60 days. F re prOJect, however, mas received temporary check due to the invasion of our domain by Alexander City parties, who propose small development of their own above ours that would have the effect of dwarfing our project and depriving 1t of its chief value as public service agency. Unfortunately, therefore. my company. in order to protect its Iroperty, has been compelled to institute court proceedings against the intrude"s, ha of attr construction work will necessarily be held up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR BOARD OF REVENUE

The Age-Herald is hereby authorized to announce the candidacy of Captain H. w. Crook of Bessemer, Ala. for the office of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. April l. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31

Cal L. Dabbs of Bessemer IS candi- date for member of Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary. 1912. Will appreciate your support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-31
IMMENSE WATER
 POWER PROJECT Tallapo0sa River Will Be Harnessed at Big Cost MIR. BAKER COMMENTS
Project Has Received Temporary Set Back, Due to Invasion of Prop erty, Declares Baker-Make
 River Navigable All Year

Montgomery. January so.-(speciall-- Harnessine of the Tallapoosa river at q cost of about ss,oo00oo for the purpose of ultimately supplying water power to the cities of Birmingham and Montgon- cry and other localities, and the expendi ture of more millions of dollars in the fuller development Of the resources of Alabama is the purpose of London bank CTS and some of the most prominent cap italists Of Alabama and the United States, according to a statement made In this city this afternoon by Charles II. Baker of New York, one of the best known water power promoters in the country.
 MT. Baker is one of the principal own CTS of the Birmingham Montgomery and Gulf Power company, corporation which, for several months, has been making active plans for the develop n.ent of the water power on the Talla- poosa river, and for it's diffusion like u great cea,ral artery throughout the in- dustrial section of the commonwealth MI. Baker Is in Montgomery comforting with his attorneys, Tyson and Martin, relative to litigation that is now pend- irg in the circuit court of Montgomery, in which rival company Is eontesting the foreigners right to the domain; but according tu MT. Baker the check Is only temporary, work on the project to begin as soon as court proceedings are stopped
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-11-14

silly about each other. In fact l TO
member, now. that she did nave
scratch on her arm; blamed 1t on tns
kitten"
He was still pale, and paid tho
check without looking at his compan-
ion.
Your nerves are out" Stanton
frankly commented, contemplating
him with curiosity. "One would THINK
it was you who were just over the ar
rest. You'll have to get in form De-
fore we strike a race-track.
Don't you worry" besought FLOYD
his gaiety and color rushing back TO
gether. "Ill take some smelling-salts
with me in case feel faint when you
commence to speed up
Outside the two paused, Floyd look
ing at his watch.
1--WE got to go over to the office
he said shall l see you again oe-
fore we leave?"
when is that?"
Mine o'clock from the Grand Cen
trail. We always start few oays
ahead Of you, OF course"
Better shake hands. then" advised
Stanton.
They did so, and separated.
At five minutes past nine, that even
ing, the Chicago special pulled out OF
New York. Ten minutes later hand
was laid on Floyd's shoulder. as ne
sat gazing out the window at the ny
ing darkness and brightness that was
the outskirts Of the city.
do you want to talk, or shall l go
back to my own section In the next
carp" Stanton inquired.
His mechanician turned swiftly. In
credulously.
stanton? Really your"
"Since you had to start tonight. l
saw no reason why | should not do
1 likewise. l hate train travel; we'll
get 1t over. You haven't answered my
question yet"
81 didn't know that l had to-" smil-
ed Floyd.
And indeed there had been no pos
sible mistaking of the welcome and
pleasure in his cry. or in his truthful
face. Stanton took the seat opposite
and pulled a folded newspaper from
his pocket, passing it across.
81 suppose you have seen that" he
inferred.
Race gossip" questioned the other,
taking the paper.
Court news" was the correction
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