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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
NATIONAL GUARD
 NOT ASKING AID

If is understood by the members or tne Jefferson County National Guard asso1 citation that subscriptions are being so1 ,;c;ted from the several industrial com na nies and other concerns of the district for inc benefit of the national guard Maior R. L.. Gregory president of thf a associat tion and capt. E. l.. Anderson of the field artiilary. made personal ini vestieation os the affair yesterday and found the rumor correct, and that th} party soliciting funds had proper credenl| tials from the adiutant generals officd| and that he was seeking aid for a nall tion guard publication. fs
 Major Gregory and. Captain Anderso1| on behalf of the Jefferson. County Nal tional Guard association which is comII posed of the officers and men of all thI| local military organizations. desire to sa that the soliciting of funds for the benelI fit of the national guard .is~entirely with out the sanction or ind6rsement of th| association, that the sinatfer has nevs been brought to their notice. and ths they have no knowledge of the intende disposition of the funds so solicited an collected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
MORLEY HEAR|NGAT
 GEORG|ANA TODAY

Greenyille, January S-(special) )-The preliminary hearing of Constable w. T.. Moxley charged with killing J. c. Hall at Georgiana,A will be held at that place Wednesday. Moxley Is now in the custody of Sheriff w. T. Daniel here.
 There have been numbers of reports concerning this occurrence which Mox- ley claims to be untrue. Upon being in- terview Moxley stated that Hall and three other men, were disorderly and he arrested them. On the person of Hall he found a 32 calibre blue steel pistol, this Moxley placed in his coat pocket. Hall tried to get this pistol from Mox- ley and also offered resistance against being placed in guard house. Hall was a much largersman than Moxley and with out assistance the latter could not get Hall in the lookup, and sent for other help. In a few minutes assistance was on the scene and it was then difficult to get Hall in safe keping. All the while Hall was endeavoring to get his hands on the pistol which was in Moxley 3 pocket. and Moxley claims in self de- fense he struck Hall on the head three times with his club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
STATE LICENSE TAX
 MUST BE PAID SOON

Judge Stiles of the probate court de- sires to call the attention of all persons owing state. license tax, that the same must be paid before the first of Feb ruary. after which they will be delin- vided by law According to the state ment of Judge Stiles there are many persons. firms and corporations who have not yet paid the license tax and unless the same is paid within the next few days they will be subject to the legal penalties.
 The condemnation proceedings insti- tuted by the Bessemer and Ensley Rail : way company in the probate court. seeking to secure a crossing over tho tracks of the Alabama Great Southern railway was again continued by Judge Stiles yesterday.
 Albert Gilbert has sued the Alabama Great Southern railway company and I. H. Ball claiming s10.o00 damages for an alleged false arrest and Imprisonment.
 Milo H. Johnson has filed suit against The Central of Georgia asking s15,OO0 damages for alleged personal injuries.
 At a preliminary hearing before Judge Abernethy John Osborne, a ne- gro, was bound over to the grand jury on two charges of receiving stolen property, the bond being set at s200 in each case.
 Fletcher Stewart was bound over to await the action of the grand jury in the sum of $300eby Judge I. H. Benners yesterday, on charge of burglary and grand larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
STATES TAX BOARD
 IIrnr IAInrrIlIITTIU H[R[ lNU[FINIl[LI
Has Decided to Come Here and Make Its Own
 Assessments

J. Lee Long, president of the state tax commission, stated yesterday that the commission would, not only remain in Birmingham for an indefinite period, but that an office would be engaged for it's work at once With MT. Long. A, A. Evans. associate commissioner. is in Bir- mingham, as is Will T. Loyd, chief clerk of the department. The other associate commissioner, John Powell, will arrive from Greenville tonight.
 MT. Long stated that the tax com mission was of the opinion that it was it's duty to the state to make the assess ments in Jefferson county This Is due to the fact, stated he. that as the re- suit of the supreme courts decision of several days ago in reference to the case appealed from Calhoun county, the state fas no appeal from the assessments made final by a court of record.
 Therefore, we reached the opinion that We should come to Jefferson and make our own assessments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
NATIONAL FIELD
 TRIAL RACE BEGUN

Grand Junction, Tenn, January 23.- The national championship field trial race with IA starters began here this morning, the first brace consisting of the setters Happy Day, owned by ". M. Fleisch- mann, New York, and handled by C.. M Babcock of New Bedford, Mass, and Babble Brook Joe owned by Louis Me Graw, Pittsburg. and handled by J. M Avent, Hickory Valley, Tenn. The latter was lost soon after the start. but Happy Day ran well and found four bevies O birds.
 In the afternoon the pointer Comanche Frank, owned by W. R. F'ishel of Hope Ind, and handled by J. A. Gude, Bruce Ind. ran against the setter Eastview owned and handled by B. G. Mcdonnell Vancouver, B. C. Eastvew found two bevies of birds and flushed one, while Comanche Frank ran a fast wide race, but found only one bevy.
 It will take until Friday afternoon to complete the stake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
MONTEVALLO WILL HAVE AN INIT PRIMARY Meeting of Building Com- mittee of Institution
 Held Last Night r

At the Morris Hotel last night the building committee of the Alabama Girls Industrial school at Montevallo met and voted unanimously in favor of the con- struction of an inflrmary on the campus of that school.
 Work, according to T. W. Palmer president of the institution, will be begun at once. Many other things were dis. .cussed," states he, but nothing definite done We are not hurrying up the state for we are aware of the necessity of sup porting the state treasury as much as possible. We are badly in need of class rooms, however, and the construction of these will be a matter which will have to be attended to in the immediate future The school is having its0most prosperous year"
 Those present at the meeting last night were Governor O'Neal, President r. w. Palmer, Col. H.. s. D. Mallory of Selma; Sol D. Bloch of Camden J. T. Mangum of Union Springs, and M. V. Joseph of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Runaway"

The odor of gasoline was pronounced in front of the Jefferson theater last night and the crush within was so great that the orchestra was banished to sub terranean depths beneath the stage, in order that a few more seats down in front might be sold to eager purchasers The lure was Billie Burk, winsome young person who has crept into the hearts of theatergoers cheifly by means of an appealing personality and the sort of beauty that makes all beholders ad- mire.
 Miss Burk appeared last night in new play with French atmosphere. entitled The Runaway" Without the star il would have been dreary affair and even with her presence, it was not just the kind of play over which one could wax enthusiastic. Tn fact, it is rather light in texture and serves chiefly to exploit the fetching ways of Miss Burke. That she has magnetism and feminine charm be- yond the ordinary was attested by the packed house which greeted her last night and the chorus of delighted ap- proval which greeted her slightest
 
 nouance.
 Briefly put. "The Runaway" is the story of a young French girl who is im- bued with dreams of fame as an artist and runs away from her home in the village of Pont Andemer to escape mar riage to prig. She goes to Paris where she finds an artist, much her senior, who has been kind to her while on A. paintino expedition to Pont Andemer After she threatens to drown herself in the Seine, which she aptly says Is "open all night the artist is prevailed upon to take the girl in, with the natural result of a love affair. Miss Burke in this part of the play is given opportunities to display her abilities as a charming comedenne and succeeds admirably as' The supporting company was for the most part satisfactory without being brilliantly so. c. Aubrey Smith as Mau- rice Deloney, thes artist, who gives Col lette shelter in Paris, played the part with sincerity and created a very favor able impression. He and Miss Burk had practically all there was to do that was of any importance, the minor roles for the most part not having sufficient color to make them stand out distinctly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
BELIEVED CURRIE
 WILL SUCCEED ALLEN
Appointment of Mir. Allen as Back Tax Commissioner Favorably Re-
 ceived in Industrial Circles

Robert Currie, who has been for many years confidential secretary to George B. Mccormack, president of the Alabama slated to succeed Captain Joseph V. Allen as secretary of the association. Tn addi- tion to MT, Currie, who is now with MT. Mccormack. other applicants have ad- vanced their claims before members of the executive committee of the associa- tion The salary is $500 per year
 Among the applicants is said to have been G. B. Mccormack, Jr., a member of the state mine examiners board and a prominent mine superintendent of the district. However it Is understood that MT. Mccormack, Jr., will not press his claims for the position.
 The resignation of Captain Allen, who was yesterday named back tax commits sioner of this county to succeed P. G. Bowman, is expected to be filed today with the president George B. McCor-
 mack. The election of a successor will take place immediately as the work of Captain Allen is to be taken up without delay.
 The appointment of Captain Allen as back tax commissioner created a favor able impression in industrial circles yes i, terday. The opinion was general that | one of the ablest and most conservative 1 men in the district had been named to that important post. Captain Allen is l known all over this county and district | as a well poised executive As secretary of the operators association with con- | spicious ability, winning among the in- | dlfstrlal leaders a reputation for fairness and executive genious second to no pub l lie man in the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Ne7ps of Ensley

The funeral services of Mrs. Emiley S. r. Angwin the aged mother of John Angwin of Ensley will be held from the Pratt City Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Elmwood. Mrs Angwin was sS years of age and Is survived by her husband and 10 children. She had lived in Pratt City for 25 years. The pail bearers will be as follows; Active-Ben McPherson, Chris Hartsffeld, James Lit tie, Sr,. George Taylor. MT. Walker, MT. Mauling. Honorary---J. H. McMurtry. l.. M. Lacey. J. T. Eohols. James Meager, Sr., Mir. Webb and MT. Hennessey.
 An active meeting of the patrons of the Minor school at McWilliams Spring appointed to arrange for a mass meet ing at the school building next Monday night, when the matter of getting more room for the pupils of this district will be worked out. The enrolment of the school is about 45O with an average at tendance of over $50 and this has caused a congestioni The heating ap- paratus has not been up to the stand ard and this matter will also be look ed into The residents of Palmer Terrace and vicinity will make strong effort to have the trouble remedied. The mat- ter will be placed before the school board and 1t will be asked to add enough additional space to the building to meet the requirements.
 c. II. Wilson. white man, was fined $50 in one ease and s25 in another case of alleged forgery which is said to have heen done at Vivian. Judge J, T. Lowry of the recorders court, assessed the fine,
 MT. and Mrs W. C. Enochs and son David Reagor Enochs, are the guests oi MT and Mrs. c. J. Enochs al Shady Side
 The General Realty company has let the contract for another handsome apartment house to be erected on Park Avenue and Twentieth street
 Pearl Godfrey, the daughter of Mir and Mrs. J. T. Godfrey is very i'll al the home of parents at Helena station
 The large touring car of w. B. Yea burned Mol lay night in the garage or Twenty first street and Avenue H. The cause of the fire is unknown. The cai was partially insured, the loss amount ing to several hundred dollars
 At meeting of No. 9 class ol the Baptist Sunday school the followin q officers were elected: Miss Carrie Davis president; Miss Nettie Davis, vice presi dent; Miss Rosa Miller. secretary, and Miss Enna Robertson. treasurer
 Reports from the hospital yesterday stated that the condition of Edgar Dab- ney was favorable and that the boy was not in immediate danger. He was run over by street car Monday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
bESSEMER ID HAVE
 A UNION STATION

Montgomery. January -(Special.) President Charles Henderson of the Alabama railroad commission and Prof. F. B. Kay. consulting engineer of the commission, spent Tuesday in Bes- semer. where they went over plans per- taining to union depot in that city. Several months ago the railroads enter ing Bessemer were told to erect union station, they being allowed 90 days in which to begin the work. The order of the commission, however, was not exe- cuted. hence the only option left to the commission was that of doing the work, and compelling the action.
 Next week President Henderson and Attorney General Robert c. Brickell will go to Jasper, where they will take testimony relative to the contest of the Southern Railway, which Is protesting against joining in with the Frisco in the erection of a union depot in that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
ASK RECEIVER FOR
 INTERURBAN LINE

Memphis, January 2S.-James H. Sul- livan, president of the company, was ap- pointed receiver today for the Lake View Traction company, an interurban railroad which operates between Mem phis and Lake View, Miss, distance of II miles. The receiyership was ask ed by Mir. Broach of Memphis. a stock holder who filed claim of $500.
 The suit was contested by attorneys representing the railroad company who declared the company solvent. Exclus- i've of franchises it's assets are stated 10 be approximately s45o,000 and the liabilities S325,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
MEETING HELD BY
 INTERSTATE FIRE
President Cooper Says Past Year Has Been Very Prosperous One
 for Company

With B. H. Cooper, president the d. rectors of the Interstate Fire Insurance company met yesterday in Birmingham
 After the meeting Mir. Cooper stated that his company, which has agencies in five states, collected last year sl5O,ooo In premiums, all of which amount was turned, into the surplus of the company.
 Last year was most prosperous one for us,' stated Mir. Cooper. "and we are planning great developments for the present year"
 The directors were banqueted by the president last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
HEADS IF NORMAL
 SCHOOLS ID MEET [ I Will Take Up Work of Beautifying Grounds of
 Various Institutions

Today at. II o'clock. at the Morris Hotel will occur a meeting of the presi- dents of the state normal schools, with Governor o'Neal.
 Several of the presidents arrived last night The presidents of normal schools of the state are James K. Powers Of Florence. C.. w, Daughette of Jackson vile. E. M. Sliackelford of Troy, G. w. Brock of Livingston, B. B. Baker of Daphne. B. r. Smith of Moundville W. P. Patterson teolored) of Montgomery, Wal ter Buchannan (colored) of Normal and Booker T. Washington (colored) of Tus- kegee.
 One of the principal matters to be dis cussed will be in reference to the prop posed work of Charles Leavitt, Jr., the New York landscape architect, who has been employed by the state to beautlfy the grounds of the schools MT. Leavitt reached Birmingham last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
BOARDS OF REGISTRARS OF
 65 COUNTIES ANNOUNCED

John s. Bennett. owenton W. c. Sims Albertyille
 Mobile County-Fred W. Kearns, Mo, bile; Finley McFadden, Whistler; D. II Barrett, Mobile.
 Monroe County-D. M. Roberts, Mon. roeville; Wiley Preston. Turkestan; A K. McKinzie McGil
 Montgomery County-H. NJ Blue Montgomery; W. A. Haynes, Grady J J. Johnson, Pine Level
 Morgan County-R. A. Summerford T'alksville W. B. Edmondson, Decatur J. R. Cleveland, Eva. Perry County-B. F. Harwood, Union town; Benjamin Garrison, Perryville c. E. King. Jr., Marion Pickens County-T K Glass, Gordo W. c. McCaa, Aliceville; W. w. Beasley Carrollton.
 Pike County-J. T. Nunnelee, Troy: R F. D.; H. A. King, Goshen, R. F. D.; k Pittman. Banks, R. F. D.
 Randolph County-Andrew J. Weath CTS, Wedowee; II. D. Landers Milliner Chas. w. Eichelberger. Roanoke.
 Russell County-G. P. Walker, Hurts ooro; T. F. Potts, Girard; W. H. Chad wick. Scale.
 
 L. N. Majors. Montevallo; G. F. Abbott Shelby
 St. Clair County--C. T. Caldwell, River side; Frank Harrison, Ragland Johr Y. Williamson Seddon
 Sumter County-T E. Lockard Liv ingston; Seth Daniels, Cuba; J. W Phares, Belmont.
 Tallapoosa County-J. T. Estes, Dade- Vile; B. L. Simpson, Alexander City; P Mathis, Camp Hill.
 Tuscaloosa County--J. W. Norris. Mo Councils; S. o. Hester, Tuscaloosa: P A. Doss, Northport
 Walker County-James W Snoddy. Jas per; R. l.. Wilson, Jasper, R. F. D.; Melville H. Williams, Carbon Hill. Washington County-M c. Pelham, St stephens; Robert Jones. Malcom; R. Boiling, Carson. Wilcox county-James D. Jenkins Camden. R. -F D. 2; George w Watson Fatama; George E. Williamson, Lower Peachtree.
 Winston County-Benjamin Grady Will son, Manchester: w. D. Stephens, Haley. vile; B. F. Puilam, Double Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
CONNAUGHT PARTY nrrrAIrllINnnU nlTV 0[[0 NEW IUkA UII | View It in Three Distinct s Phases VISITS ART GALLERY Given Dinner and Dance by the Reids. The Duke Goes to Washington
 Tomorrow to See Pres
 ident Taft
VISITS ART GALLERY

!. New York. January 2S.-The royal trio of Connaughts, the Duke. Duchess and Princess Patricia, had their first op- portunity today and tonight te make something like an intimate acauain- tance with American life. They viewed it in at least three distinct phases.
 From the tower of the highest office building in the world they surveyed the forest of downtown skyscrapers and with the aid of glasses they viewed the Metropolitan district for 25 miles around. At the foot of the. tower after they had shot AS floors down in an elevator, they came face to face with their nrst American "mobs More than 800 per- sons beset the ducal party and by sheer force they made their way to automo- piles. Tonight the royal visitors met nearly 300 members of New York so- cietv at a ball in the home of Ambas- sador Reid.
 The impressions New York has made upon the duke have been but meagrely told In the exclamation that the city has changed wonderfully since his visit here as Prince Arthur in 1868. He has given no interviews but he has seen much of the New York newspaper men, especially the photographers
 Visits Art Gallery
 The party's trips today included visit to the private art galleries of J. Pierpont Morgan. This was followed by luncheon at the Reid home at which Col. Roosevelt was guest. The afternoon included trips to Grants tomb. Columbia University and to the new cathedral of St. John, the Divine.
 The formal dinner at the Reid's to- night was set for about 600 persons and the dance followed. The Reids, displeas- ed with reports that invitations to the function had been sent out with a view to pick the real elite of society and to eliminate all others, declined to give out the lists of guests.
 The Duke of Connaught, Canada's 's governor general, with the Duchess, their daughter, Princess Patricia ana the viceregal suit, arose to a day or sight seeing engagements arranged Tor the second day of the five day visit to New York Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and his wife gave a luncheon today fin honor of their royal highnesses.
 The dancing party was largely con- fined to the younger married people. Half hundred invitations were issued for the dinner
 The duke anticipated with pleasure more sight seeing with motor rides and walks through Fifth avenue and Central park, He is quite democratic and goes forth to Central park unaccompanied- The duchess Is also democratic and stroils along Fifth avenue accompanied by some woman friend.
 The duke leaves Thursday morning for Washington to call upon President Tart after which he will be entertained at dinner by Ambassador Bryce. It was learned that the duke had desired to pay a visit to the President, but did not make known his wish until he learned that the President would be free to re- ceive him.
 The party returns to Ottawa Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Aborn English Grand Opera Company

During the past ten years the regular appearance of the Aborn English Grand Opera company has been one of the im- portant annual events of musical annals in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Balti- more and Chicago, in each of which it has had continuous runs of from five to twenty weeks. This famous institu- ton comes to the Jefferson theatre on Friday, January 26. to present verdi's "II Trovatore" at the matinee, and Puc- cini's Madam Butterfly" at night.
 Seats are now on sale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
SOUTHERN SKOPMEN
 LAID OFF AT SELMA

Selma. January 2S-{ Especial. )--More than 200 employees of the shops of the Southern railway here were suspended today until February 1. According to the order posted in the shops the sus- pension is for the purpose of reducing the expenses of the system.
 The more than 200 men suspended from the shops here today will mean a saving of more than $500 day for the Southern railway from the employees in this city alone. In the different depart- ments of the shops there will go to work tomorrow morning only a force sufficient to keep up the rolling stock of the division.
 The general suspension among the employees of the local shops will only last for a week. but will reduce the payroll of the railroad in this city more than 5000 for that week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Insurance Company's Securities

Montgomery, January 2S.-(SpecialD- Securities of Georgia insurance com pany, domiciled at Columbus. are being investigated by the insurance department of Alabama and Georgia. according to Deputy Insurance Commissioner Hervey w. Laird of this city, who has left for Columbus. He is cooperating with Insur- ance Commissioner William H. Wright of Georgia in the investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
SITGRAVES DIES AT
 EDITORIAL DESK

New York, January 2s.-Capt. Julius A. Sitgraves, a Confederate veteran, "A years old, whose company was in the attack on Fort Sumter in s61. and who was credited by some with having fired the first gun on the fort. died suddenly while sitting at his editorial desk in the office on an art publica- tion today Apoplexy was given as.the cause of death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Pxthians Install Officers

Meridian Miss, January 2S.-(SpeciaLl Last night in the Castle hall, Queen City lodge, No. so. and Mt. Barton lodge, No l2, Knights of Pythias, held a joint in stallation of officers for the ensuing year A big smoker was given after the install lation ceremonies, and banquet spread fer the members of the two lodges. A campaign has begun for new members and several will be put through next month under the newly installed teams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-24
Wonderful Passion Play

Wonderful pictures of the wonderful Passion Play are to be seen at the orpheum this week. shown by Henry Ellsworth, gifted lecturer and traveller. In fact the So4 views of Oberammorgau. its People and Their Passion Play of 1910. have created something of a sensation in the city. and are the talk of the peo- pie. Every creed and class should see and enjoy them. The views are official and authentic.