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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
FARE WE READY ?"
 ASKS JUDGE GREENE

Lea as he sprang to his feet. Are we ready?" he repeated (with a decided ac- cents on the wei. We may be ready, but I am not; no, sir, if the court will permit [ would like to enter a plea of guilty for my clients and ask for cemency and the lowest fine" After the cases were set tied Colonel Lea stated that he could not do justice to his clients in a court that showed such a coming together as was embodied in the words Are we ready?
 Apropos of the above it will be remem- bered that when the second division of the criminal court was established by act of legislature Dan A. Greene was ap- pointed judge of the new division. At that time Judge Samuel F. Greene had established a fine reputation as a jurist. The newly appointed judge was in Mont gomery when selected by the legislature for the position, and in honor of the event a dinner was given by Judge Dan to q few personal friends Of course the affair was at Flemings, the scene of countless similar affairs and as rumor has it, a place where more legislation has been enacted than at the capital. or as an Irishman put it: "Manny's the. tale the ould place could tell if it had eyes 70 spake with"
 During the dining someone suggested that owing to the similarity of the name, Judge Sam Green on one hand and Judga Dan Greene on the other, confusion might arise, both among the court officials and the litiGants one of the guests said, however that there was no difficulty in solving the proposition. stating that all the people had to do was to call the judge of the first division Judge Greene and the judge of the second division Greens Judge" and the matter was settled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
IMPORTANT MEETING
 TO BE HELD TONIGHT
Chamber of Commerce Will Hear Monthly Reports From Different
 Committee Chairmen

The Chamber of Commerce is sum moned into regular monthly meeting this evening at s o'clock in it's official audi torium. The meeting Is one of special interest, as 1t will be the first one of 1912 and will be an anticipatory session of the operations of this organization dur ing the ensuing months of the year.
 The various movements now under way among the executive committees of the association will be reported upon by the respective chairmen and every advanta- geous feature of the post card day, the innovation of the industrial excursion on next Tuesday and the progress of the hotel committee will furnish interesting topics. As forecast, 1t has been an- nounced that Oscar C. Turner chairman of the special committee named to ar range for the first tour of the local in- dustries, which will be the American Ba- keries-Candy company, win make mo- tion that this committee be retained as an institution of the Chamber of Commerce for the remainder of the excursions con templated. This legislation will also pro- vide for the collection of data concern ing the number and nature of the arti- cles manufactured at every industrial plant in this district as a reference in deciding upon the trips to be taken by the Chamber of Commerce to these places,
 The following notices have been sent out by President Richard w. Massey to the .members:
 Chamber of Commerce. Start the new year right by attending the Chamber of Commerce meeting Friday night, January l2, 1912. at o'clock. Come hear about the new hotel, post card day, industrial excursion and other pulsating plans.
 "RlCHARD W. MASSEY, Prest"
 keep this on your desk as re- hinder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM DEFEATS
 WETUMPKA BY SCORE OF 3O-7

ontplaying }thelr opponents in every re- spect, the h@fty High school basketball five defeated Inc Wetumpka High school five last night by the score of 30 to at the Young Mems Christian association The Highs played on the offensive throughput the game. and had their op- ponents iat their mercy. Many spectacular shots Were made by the High school markssnen
 The game although it was somewhat one sided, was interesting, It was obvious if 'm the beginning that the Highs would Twin. The courleux aggregation exhibited wonderful team work and the signals went off like clock work
 The passing of both teams was par ex- cellence. The Highs seemed to have their signals very well in mind, and they hao little difficulty in executing them. On the other hand the Weutmpka five could pass the ball about the court accurately, but failed to score often on account of poor basket shooting. On either side the pass Ing was always accurate. fast and pretty
 The work of the guards on the High school team was very pretty. Barker and Jones defended the Highs very creditaby from the vicious assa aults of the We AdHlDka IOfWHfuS. J0e Edll1e WAS clean, fast and free from roughness. The total fouls on both sides was but 15. These were made mostly through technical of lenses, and the players acted very sports manlke. Not more than three fouls were committed by any player, and the con- testants never engaged in showing their temper or brute strength.
 Hood and Strange for the High school did the brunt of the offensive work. rI,s sf1 Hood played speetacularly at times, ano his work was one of the features of the game, while Strange, at center, played fine ball. The shooting of this pair was responsible for most of the scoring on the winning team.
 Toward the latter part of the game, when II was seen that the Highs could not be defeated, new men were put into the game for practice. Cozine was placed in the place of Smith at forward, while Lathem replaced Jones at guard. Neither of the latter two exhibited the playing talent of the former contestants
 The score at the end of the first half was 2l to in favor of the High school. At the end of the game the score read High school 20, Wetumpka [. As this was the first game of the season for the Highs, it showed that they will be nearly as strong as last year, when they had an all star team. This year, if com parative scores count for anything, they have bettered the last years five The Highs defeated the Wetumpla team last year by score of about 40 to 20 This year they won by the score of 90 to '.
 Between the halves at the Y. M. c. A. last night a match was arranged by two of the class teams. which was enjoyed by all. West refereed the High game and gave entire satisfaction Summary:
 HIGH SCHOOL,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
NEW CIVIC SIGN
 10 BE ERECTED

Birmingham is to have the new civic sign proposed by the advertising com mittee of the Chamber of Commerce when the necessary funds to finance the pur- committee of the Chamber of Commerce, of which J. D. Moore is chairman, at it's joint meeting held with the chairman of the advertising committee, T. A. Weller, in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon.
 This conference was called to finally determine the fate of the large 5000 electric sign to be designed from the em- blem of the Chamber of Commerce, and the finance board agreed that 1t should be done as soon as the money for the erection is forthcoming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
B. X o. RAILROAD IN
 GOOD CONDITION
W. N. Mitchell, Atlanta Commercial Freight Agent, Says Outlook
 Is Very Good

W. N. Mitchell of Atlanta, commercial freight agent for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, has issued a lengthy statement as to the business outlook for 1912
 It is pointed out that the officials Of most large trunk lines are exceedingly optimistic over the general outlook, that the large shops of the Baltimore and Ohio will be operated continuously and that everywhere on the lines there is un- usual activity
 Part of the statement follows:
 "The Baltimore and Ohio raiiroad la. the group of eastern trunk lines has don tinued it's policy of upbuilding the pRop- erty, having made large purchases of all classes of equipment for both passenger and freight service during the year, in ad- dition to which an extensive track im- provement programme has been car jed on Much of the new track work bessun shortly after President Willard asst ned charge of the property has practically been completed, adding greatly to the fa- cilities between Baltimore and cumber- land. Grafton and Parkersburg and many minor improvements on the line toward Cincinnati and Chicago. Work now un- der way will give the road three tracks between Cherry Run and Cumberland. These facilities and the addition of new terminal facilities at q number of import ant traffic centers have equipped the road to handle large volume of tonnage of- fered and to provide for future requlre- ments. An important addition to facilities was the installation of new machinery at Lorraine, Ohio, for handling the lakewise coal and ore traffic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
ID DECIDE ON NEW
 HOTEL JANUARY 25
Massey Announces That the New Structure Is Now
 Assured

The final settlement of the matter of a new hotel for Birmingham will be con cluded on Thursday, January 25, when the hotel committee of the Chamber of Commerce will decide upon the best prop osition offered for it's recommendation and a hostelry measuring up to every requirement of a modern sSyscraper structure will be erected in this city, following that action by the committee. Such was the announcement made at the close of the hotel committee meeting held yesterday morning. The session was called at the Chamber of Commerce ui- tendance of the hotel committee respond ed to consider any proposals that might be made
 The outlook for the building of a fine new hotel for this city was declared very satisfactory by the committee members and they stated that several bona fide offers had been submitted for their in- vestagarion and consideration. Among these were w. J. Dangaix, who was pre- pared with an estimate and architects s view of the new hotel promoted by him for Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street. It is understood that the Roden estate also placed an attractive site and offer before the assembly yesterday morning.
 President Richard W. Massey of the Chamber of Commerce and ex offcio member of the hotel committee authorized the statement that the new hotel is now a definite attainment for Birmingham and was most enthusiastic in the belief that the breaking of ground for the structure would not be delayed many weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
TYPHOID INCREASING
May Adopt System of Vaccination.
 Too Many Dogs Running Loose

On account of the fact that last year there was in Birmingham sos cases of typhoid fever, an increase in the num- Der of cases over that of 1910 of about 42, the city health department is plan- ming some remedy for the situation.
 It Is not improbable that within a very short time an effort will be made to adopt for Birmingham a system of vaccination against typhoid, which sys- tenn has been used in the armies of the various nations with great success.
 Another matter with which the health department is agitating itself at tho present time is in reference to dogs runnings at large Dr. Robert Nelson states that danger from mad dogs k just as great in the winter as in thu summer, and that probably it would be wise to muzzle all dogs running al large and keep them muzzled the veal round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
DIRECTORS MEET
May Increase Chamber of Commerce
 Dues-Annual Meeting Feb. p

The Chamber of Commerce board of directors held its monthly executive session yesterday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce at 3:30 o'clock, immediately following the adjournment of the finance committee, and indorseI the action taken by the board of di- rectors of the Chamber of Commerce Construction company in not allowing the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce to be let for use without a rental fee.
 The matter of increasing the mem- 'hership fee for individuals to $l5 year and that of firm to $50, as rec ominended by the finance committee wasN considered and referred to the annual meeting of the general body. This annual gathering of the Cham Der of Commerce with election of offi- cers will be held on February 25 and at this meeting a vote will be taken of the advisability of the proposed ad- ditional dNes.
 The board of directors is composed of Ed T. Willeox. J. I. Bibb, William G. Estes, c. McNallin, s. T. Fowler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Two Nerro Miners Crushed

Albert Hollis and Joe Porter, two negro miners employed in No. ? mine of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com peny, while at work this morning were buried beneath a mass of fallen rock with the result that Hollis was instantly killed and Porter severely injured. The two men were working together when the accident occurred. It was due to the fall of the roof over the place where they were at labor. Prompt assistance was rendered, but it was found that one of them was dead. His body was taken to the Foley Undertaking establishment. Porter was taken to the carraway hospi- tai for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
MARCHING CLUB
Cook County Club of Chicago to Be
 Here February 15

The Cook County Marching club. with headquarters in Chicago, will reach Bir- mingiiam on the morning of February 15. according to an announcement received yesterday at the city hall.
 This democratic organization of national fame will come to Birmingham 100 strong. riding on special train of sleeping and observation cars. The club will remain in Birmingham from until 10 o'clock, and from Birmingham will go to Atlanta.
 Up to the present time no action has been taken relative to the entertainment of the visitors, although it is probable that present plans for breakfast will materialize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
HOWLE WITHDRAWS
 HIS APPLICATION

George NJ. Howle, whose appointment as jury commissioner for Jefferson county was recently announced, yesterday wired Governor O'Neal withdrawing his appi- cation for the place. MT Howle's tele- gram was as follows
 Hon. Emmet ONeal, Governor of Ala bama Montgomery, Ala
 Tn respect to the claims of ineligibility advanced by my enemies relative to the position by which you have honored me by appointment and in order not to fur ther embarrass your excelleney, l here with withdraw my application for same. extend to you my sincere thanks for your consideration and wish your ain'n- istration all the success and prestige that it so justly merits.
 'GEORGE NJ. HOWLE.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
GRAIN EXCHANGE
 HOLDS ELECTION

The Birmingham Grain Exchange held its regular meeting in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon and the following officers for the year were elected: President, Ernest Redd; vice president, w. M. Cosby; secre- tary and treasurer, w. Fl. Maxim. A board of directors consisting of the fol- lowing men was also chosen Ernest Redd, w. M. Cosby, s. w. Lee, Edwin Wilkinson and A. D. Cecil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

w. A. Riley manager of the Ada, Ok lahoma branch of the Coco Cola com papy wss here yesterday on short business Avlsit to Crawford Johnson, president Aof that company He said business in the west was fine, while the outlook was Nthe best in some time.
 Jack Moore ofNJasper was In Bir- mingham yesterday. He was here on personal business and wnl be the guest of his brother, Walter Moore, until this afternoon. Mir. Moore said yesterday that he was hoping that Oscar w. Un- derwood would be elected President, as no man was better suited for Nthe place. He said Walker county was for him without end and would poll up a good vote for the Underwood men.
 Robert Burnett, son of MT. and Mrs. R. D. Burnett, is critically i'll at his home on the South Highlands. AL though his father said yesterday that young MT. Burnett was some better, his condition is considered very serious. He is i'll with typhoid fever The stricken young man returned from his wedding trip about 10 days after having been married to a prominent young lady of Texas He was stricken with the mal- ady when he reached home.
 & s. Knight, assistant to the presi- dent of the Schullin- Gallagher Iron and Steel company of St. Louis, was here yesterday. He was supplied with passes to the steel plant by local off cials of the Tennessee company and looked over that industry. The visit ing steel expert was very much im- pressed as to the modern plant at Ems ley and said Birmingham was extreme ly fortunate in getting such splendid industries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Anniston May Lose Stars

Anniston, January Especial >-The roster of men on the books of Charlie Frank, manager of the New Orleans Southern league team, includes Pitcher Sam Nelson, Catcher Larry Brown, Out fielder Fred Wasem and Infielder Gordon McDuff, who starred with the Anniston pennant winners last year. They will try out with the Pelieans this year, and in the event they make gooa, Anniston will have to hustle 10 i'll their places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
COST-JUST ONE CENT; TIME-JANUARY 25;
 WHAT-POST CARD DAY
............s.........................

will leave Birmingham for the west. where the grain dealers of this city have cor respondence connections, and feel sure that all the business firms will assist in having the mail sacks on January g5 heavily laden with Birmingham post cards"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
WEATHERLY DID NOT
 RETURN LAST NIGHT

James weatheArly. national democratic committeeman from Alabama. failed to r4urn last night from Washington.
 1t is expected that he will reach Bir- ,fngham today iin time to attend the &eeting of the city commission sched- lied for 8 o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Hayes Fractures Hand

Columbus, O., January n.-Grover Hayes. the Philadelphia lightweight box er will not be able to fill his January engagement for Youngstown, O., and San Francisco because of a fractured bone in his right hand. The accident occurred while Hayes was doing gymnasium work today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

John D. Carter. general southern agent for the Santa Fe railroad. was here yesterday on business for his com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

E. w. Startling, chief special agent for the Southern Express company lor- mer resident of Birmingham is in the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

"oh, Honey, When I Did Dem Yams.' a plantation love song by Mrs. Alice E. Brooks of Birmingham, is being sung at the Bijou theatre this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Why Not Attach Under wood Button to the
 Card?
F. W. DIXON THINKS
 TT VERY GOOD IDEA
Also Says He Will See That 1000 Cards Are Mailed-J. W. Me Queen, J. B. Gibson and
 Earnest Redd Talk

The enthusiasm for the Birmingham post card day on January % continues to grow.
 Among the newest ideas advanced for the increasing of the advertising value of this novel plan Is that of attaching an Oscar Underwood button to each card leaving this city. F. w. Dixon, very earnest promoter of the Underwood pres idential boom, has suggested this mode of adding to the popularity of the emi- nent congressman from the Ninth Ala bama district, but no definite action has been taken in the matter as yet.
 The 5000 postal cards to be distributed by the Chamber of Commerce advertise ing bureau for the people of this city to mail out to their friends in all parts of the world are very pretty and carry an authentic statement of the remark able population and industrial climb of Birmingham for the past 10 years.
 These will be furnished absolutely free of cost to every man, woman and child who will address one and place 1 cent Thursday, January %, they can be secured from the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. No reservations will be made, for those coming first will be served first. The cards will also be conveniently placed at various conspicuous business corners and it is the desire of the Chamber of Commerce that every one of the 50,OOo will be mailed from this city on that .4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Strike for Birmingham

"since the Chamber of Commerce has been generous enough to provide the cards I do not hesitate to say that every man will avail himself of this timely date to make a stroke for Birmingham and all will pull together for the advertising or the coming city of the south.
 Ernest Redd, president of the Birming- ham Grain Exchange, said
 This strikes me as being both unique and apt, for the sending of one of these cards to our individual acquaintances or friends cannot fall to have good result The fact that they are to be given free of cost to all those who will send them away makes it our duty to respond to the invitation of the Chamber of Commerce to mail at least one of them to other cities. I will see to it that a large number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Mir. McOueen Talks


 | w McOueen, vice president of the Sloss-Sheffield company, said:
 ''I am enthusiastic over the approaching post card day for this city and think 1t is not only a fine method of advertising the wonders of our magic city but an ex- cellent test for the patriotism of the resi- dents of this district. The easy access of the cards to the public, as they VIII cost only the l cent stamp necessary to carry them to their destination, and the array of statistics make them count for more than an ordinary effort to place the renown of Birmingham in the front ranks of municipal greatness. It is surprising the interest evidenced in such literature bv other cities and no man should allow post card day to go by without sending as many as he can to his friends.
 .I am going to do all in my power to get them into every city possible and Will assist in any way that I can towards making tho day a genuine epoch Tn pubic spirited movements. ]. B. Gibson, former alderman and nrominent citizen of Woodlawn, said:
 "I most heartily indorse the move of the Chamber of Commerce advertising com mittee in establishing post card day TOT Birmingham as it will stir all classes into action to benefit their home city. The very democracy of the plan, that l cent IS tne only thing essential for every man to do something for this city, should appeal to the man in every industry, profession ana business, and l believe that 1t Will be red letter day in the matter of pulling together. A mere penny and an address will assist in sending abroad this magicai story of the past 10 years in Birmingham. and although it sounds almost improbable in it's recital, it resounds with truth, for figures don't tell falsehoods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

O. Phelan of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad was in Birming- ham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
PERSONAL

The Cadmean Circle will meet this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. ;. D. Weakley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Fl SCHOOL.
 EioId En1,I
WETUMPKA.

%-Captain.
 Final score: High School 30, wetump- ka L