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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
PLAN B|G TIME AT
 GLAD HAND FESTIVAL
Members of Chamber of Commerce to Have a
 Great FrOlic

The membership committee of the Chamber of Commerce. which has charge of the Glad Hand Festival to be held on Thursday at East Lake park, has completed arrangements for a day crammed full of pleasure and fun. A programme of tub, potato and numerous other races has been prepared and Oscar Turner and John w. sibley have signed up. for a championship 2S yard dash. A barbecued dinner will be served at 1:3O O clock sharp. which will be free to all members of the Chamber of Commerce wearing the special badge of the occasion. and their out of town friends. The mem bership committee has sent out the fol- lowing letter to the old and new mem bers of the Chamber:
 Birmingham. Ala. June z. 1912.
 Dear Sir:--Come to the Chamber of Commerce Glad Hand Festival and Bir- mingham barbecued dinner at East Lake park. Thursday, June 6. 1912. A free bar becued dinner will be served at l: 80 D. m. sharp You should leave town before l o'clock.
 The enclosed badge. if worn. entities you to free use of all the amusement de- vices at the park There will also be a programme of contests participated in by the members of the Chamber of Com merce.
 Please wear a placard on your lapel at the grounds showing your name and business as this is also to be a get ac- quainted meeting. All of the new mem bers are expected to be on hand as are the old members. The occasion is to be one of fun, frolic and get-together. Attend ance is restricted to members of the Chamber of Commerce and their out of town guests. Yours truly,
 OSCAR c. TURNER,
 chairman Membership Committed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
REPUBLICANS IN CONFERENCE HERE
Taft Forces Preparing for the Fight to Be Made at
 Chicago Convention

Some of the leading republicans of the state will meet today informally at the Hotel Hillman and there discuss the ac- ton to be taken relative to contests filed by the Roosevelt faction before the na- tional committee. P D. Barker of Mobile. national committeeman from Alabama. will take part. and in the conference will be several of the prominent members of the party in Birmingham.
 The contests will be heard before the national committee In Chicago, June 6. Fourteen seats are contested by Roose- welt delegates. six from the state at large and two each from the First, Second. Sixth and Ninth districts. For the regu- lars, J. J. Curtis, o. D. Street, Shelby Peasants and A. c. Birch will make the argument for the Taft delegates. It Is probable that the argument for the Roose- welt faction will be made by Judge o. R. Hundley The Alabamians will leave for Chicago tomorrow afternoon.
 The contests are taken up alphabetically and the first to he heard will be the Ala bama case The members of the Taft iaction feel certain of being successful The Roosevelt faction Is equally as san- suine-
 At the meeting today. matters in refer snce to the contest will Dc considered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
TRAIN IS DERAILED
 ON THE SOUTHERN
Traffic Delayed as Result of Acci- dent to the Kansas City
 Limited

.rhe Kansas City Limited, over the Southern railway was derailed at Musca- dine yesterday morning No one was in- jured, although the engine and baggage car left the rails. while the train was travelling at fast rate of speed. The accident is being investigated by the To- cal officials to ascertain if possible the cause of the derailment. Traffic condi- tions on the Southern were tied up yes terday as result of the derailment. Train No. 40, operating to the east, was turned back at the scene of the wreck, bringing the passengers on that train to this city yesterday afternoon. The Birmingham special was detoured through Rome, Ga, and Anniston to Birmingham. Both the fast trains were several hours late on account of the wreck.
 The Frisco line section of the Kansas City limited it here on time rather than to wait for the belated train. A second section was operated out of Bir- mingham when No. 4o reached here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
CHANGE FOR BOYS
 ID LEARN ID SWIM
Free Lessons Will Be Given at the Y. M. C. A. Dur
 ing the Week

Every boy in the Birmingham district will be given at opportunity to learn to swim free of cost, beginning this week, at the Birmingham Young Mems Chris tion association.
 The swimming committee of the inter- national committee of the Young Mems Christian association has inaugurated a campaign wherein every boy in the United States within the reach of the Y. M. C. A. will be given the chance to learn to swim and given lessons in saving the lives of those who are drowning. The instruc- ton will be given in the large swimming pool and will commence on Wednesday, June B. and will be continued up to June 15. A fee of 15c for towels will be the only cost.
 All those who desire to avail them selves of this opportunity will report this morning at o'clock, at which time classes will be formed
 The swimming campaign is general and has extended to 51 Young Mems Chris ton associations located in the United states, Canada and Mexico resulting in teaching 157G0 men and boys to swim; while many other associations conducted efforts using their own men as instructors reaching many more.
 The benefits of such service to the cities where held were many and of the greatest importance, not only in teaching the boys to be able to save themselves in such an emergency, but also being able to succor others.
 Exhibitions of life saving are given and tests are held where the boys can have the actual tests themselves.
 It adds interest fin one of the best exer- cises.
 It creats a knowledge of personal power giving the boy confidence in his own ability.
 If interests the boys in altruistic spirit of helping others
 Such campaign will be carried on In the Birmingham Young Mems Christian association June 18th to 18th, without cost to boys between the ages of 10 and II. A fee of 15 cents will be charged for towels and cost of printing.
 Six lessons will be given each boy ap- plying and passing the physical test.
 The requirements are: The boy must obtain the consent of parent or guardian. pass the test and pay the fee of 15 cents
 All boys learning to swim 50 feet will be enrolled in the swimmers class and receive a button from New York denotins that rank. Likewise those who teach and pass the test, teachers button. Those who pass the life savers test will receive a life savers button.
 The swimming committee of the inter- national committee of the Young Mems Christian association has plans whereby those who actually save one from drown ing will receive medal. Application blanks may be secured at the office of the Young Mems Christian association.
 All instructions will be under the per sonal supervision of the physical direc- tors. West and Mitchell. All boys enrolling must attend all the classes if at all possible for him to do so. No boys will be accepted if able to swim 50 or fore feet.
 All boys must be on hand Monday | morning at o'clock sharp at which time | classes will be formed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
DR. EAVES RESIGNS
 FROM PASTORATE Will Take Up the Fight Against Tuberculosis in
 Jefferson County

The Rev. Dr. George Eaves has re- signed the pastorate of Pilgrims Con gregational church in order to accept the secretaryship of the Jefferson County Anti-Tuberculosis association. It is said that he had been considering this step for three months or more.
 He has been an earnest and helpful worker in the anti-tuberculosis move ment here and the work naturally ap- peals to him.
 Dr. Eaves has been in Washington for several days as a member of the Tuberculosis congress in session there. He Is expected home early this week.
 His letter of resignation, as pastor, was acted upon by the congregation at yesterdays services. It was accepted, and a committee was appointed to look for a new pastor The Rev Dr. Butler of Thorsby occupied the pulpit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
BELLBUCKLE BOYS
Preparing to Erect Memorial to Prof.
 w. R. Webb

There will be meeting Thursday evening at o'clock in the office of c. w. Toliver Louisville and Nashville railroad local freight office, of the for mer students of Prof. W. R. Webb of BelIbuek1e, Tenn. The object will be to create an interest in the movement already begun in Nashville. which has for It's purpose the furnishing and eouiping of a memorial library in the new Young Mems Christian association building at that point, to be known as the w. R. Webb memorial library.
 Those in charge of the meeting are exceedingly anxious that every former student of "Old Sawney' attend.
 Professor Webb's work as an educa- tor has been felt in every section of the south. There are number of "Old Bows" in and around Birmingham Those residing out of the city are also cordially invited to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
TAX COMMISSION
 SITS HERE TODAY Protests Will Probably Not
 Be Presented GO BEFORE JURIES Understood Citizens Will Have Cases Prepared to Get Them Set for
 Adjustment By Jury in
 Circuit Court

The state tax commission, which body QO0,0o0 here recently. will meet at the courthouse this morning to hear any pro- tests that may be made. In expecting any protests to be made to them, it is understood that the state tax commis- sioners will be disappointed. The pro gramme of the attorneys representing the taxpayers in the r cases is not to file any protests in any case today. It is stated that Captain Addison c. Smith and F. D. Smith, attorneys for the tax payers, will appear before the commits sioners and ascertain the plan of the commission regarding the TT cases with out offering any evidence whatever in any case.
 It is said that the attorneys will be be- fore the body but short time and that none of the taxpayers affected will be present for any purpose with the possi- ble exception of seeing what is done. The tax commissioners will be here several days, it is understood
 The attorneys for the IT taxpayers di- rectly concerned in the recent order will file appeals from the tax board to jury of 12 Jefferson county citizens be- fore June IA, which is the time limit for such appeals. The cases will bet set in the circuit court and tried by jury. It is stated that in the meantime data >that has been secured or is being se- cured will be given the voters of this county for them to see from what source the revenue of the state is derived and for them to determine whether this coun- ty is paying too much or too little of the states revenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
REPORT IS MADE
 ON PISGAH WORK

Reports on the Pisga work for the month of May have been submitted as follows:
 Pisgah Home report for May, 1912: Free meals furnished, 649; free beds furnished. 219; men cared for. 22; posi- tions secured, 30; men received from city jail, Il; men sent home. l; men received on parole. 1.
 Pisgah Ark report for May, 1912: Free meals furnished, 537; free beds fur nished, 131; women cared for g: women secured work, ?; received from Red Light district, 2; women sent home. 1; confine- ment cases, 3.
 We need three sets of babies clothes and three dozen sheets. Who will send them? CHARLES 0. OxNAM,
 Elder in Charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03

It IS currently reported that another large business house will be erected at an early date on the southeast corner of Avenue and Nineteenth street, Ems ley, on what is commonly known as the Brooks property The building if erected, will be four stories in height. It will be directly opposite the s2b,000 Fields building now nearing completion. The building operations, especially in business circles, have been unusually active in the past eight months. Up wards of $250,000 has been put Into new business and public buildings In the period named, this item includes the new postoffice building.
 The building material Is being as- sembled for the Whilden building on Nineteenth street and Avenue G. Archi- test Whilden Is erecting the building
 Dr. and Mrs. w. II. Wynne have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
ORGANIZE WHITE
 CROSS LEAGUE

The Rev. w. T. Allan, chairman of the White Cross Standard League of Amer ica, will address the men of Birmingham Wednesday, June 5. at o'clock, upon the purposes and work of the league.
 The object of this league Is not only to help and reclaim men and women yho have already gone astray, but espe- cially to prevent the boy from straying by teaching him in the home, from infancy, that the same standard of morality purity and temperance, in thought. speech and act, is the divinely ordained law for man and woman alike
 Its further object is to so revolutionize the prevailing standard for men and wom- en that society will ostracize the man just as we'll as it will the woman for social transgressions.
 For this purpose fathers and mothers are asked to cooperate in the forming of chapters for men and women separate ly in each community, under conditions prescribed by this league. The pledge card of the league reads as follows:
 '1. To treat all women with respect and to endeavor to protect them from wrong and degradation.
 q. l cent language and coarse jests.
 ''3. To maintain the law of purity as equally binding on men and women.
 "A. To endeavor to spread these prin- ciples among my companions, and to try and help my younger brothers.
 '5. To use every possible means to full fill the command, Keep myself pure |"
 This league is a branch of the White Cross League of England, which extends over the whole British empire. Dr. Allan proposes to form chapter in Birming- ham Wednesday night. There Is no money in this movement for anyone concerned. Its object is character-building on n higher plane-human uplift, especially among men. It costs only 50 cents per member to organize the chapter and this is expended in literature and travelling expenses. We hope our city will aid pr. Allan in this endeavor for there can be no two opinions as to the urgent need of this movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
.COMER ID SPEAK
 AT GREENSBORO Much Interest in What He May Have to Say MANY RUMORS HEARD Former Governor Is Expected to Take Leading Part in the State Cam
 paigns of the Very Near
 Future
RUMORS HEARD

B B. Conner. former governor, will leave tomorrow afternoon for Greens- boro, where he will deliver a speech before graduating class Wednesday,
 Concerning this speech there has been much discussion, as the report has become current that the ex-governor will discuss matters of state--the Louisville and Nashville railroads ac- tion in increasing its rates, the recent action of the state board in increasing assessments in Jefferson county. the recently published opinions of Judge Thomas G. Jones. and other matters. It has even been hnted that in the course of his speech MT. Conner would give an idea as to whether or not he will make the race for governor two years hence, or in case he does not intend to run himself that he would indicate the man on whom, in his opinion. the people should center their strength.
 At the present time, however, 1t is indicated that the address of the ex- governor will be along simple lines. as Is the usual baccalaureate address. Mir. Conner has not made public what he intends to say. but from what can be gathered he will not spring the sensa- tion before a class of young men that Is generally anticipated.
 There is an impression that in cam paigns of the immediate future Mir. Co., mer will play leading role. The ad- mission is general that he can be gov ernor if he wants to be. There Is also belief that he will oppose Senator Johnston for a seat in the Senate. But as indicated, 1t Is a safe prediction that he will not make any announcement along these lines in his speech Wednss- 1a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
LETTERS TO EDITOR
University Funds
rd,tor of The Age-Herald {:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald;
 Your Tuscaloosa correspondent, in re- calling some of the noble deeds of James H. Fitts, unconsciously fell into errors, which in no wise added to the good name of the good man of whom he wrote
 I refer to the following statement: "The unifersity was completely destroyed in April. 1865. The radical legislature of that fall refused to make any appropriation to rebuild. Mr. Fitts with his personal funds built the long, homely, TOUT story brick which was so long the university, now called Woods hall. |"
 The legislature, which Is here called radical" was composed of some of the most patriotic Alabamians who ever sat in s legislative assembly, and they were democrats of the highest type. such as Thomas B. Cooper, speaker; Walter II. Crenshaw, president of the senate, and Senators William Fl. Barnes, A. B. Coop CT. William H. Forney, c. c. HuckaDee, Charles P. Gage, John r. Fitzpatrick, E. A. Powell, R. H. Powell, M. l.. Stansel, Wil- liam 0. Winston, and Representatives George c. Ellis, James l.. Robinson, A. G. Mabry. James T. Reese, John G. Pierce, Robert B. Waller, James R. Jones, John H. Bankhead, Francis B. Clark, T. B. Bethea, John Moore. Robert D. sturdi- want. A. N Worthy, Thomas C. Lanier, Samuel Leeper, J. w. Hardie. James A. McI,ester. J. R. Hawthorne and others equally as free from the "taint" of rad realism.
 It is true that this legislature did not make an appropriation, because 1t had nothing to appropriate, as no taxes had been collected and the state had to borrow esan aoo to nav current exDpngps
 In this depleted condition of the tyeas- 1ry. to have voted an appropriation would have been unwise and useless, but tbis leg is lature did the next best thing~it pro- yided for loan to the university of s10.- o00. to be drawn in equal installments during the years 1867, 1868, 1869. and to be repaid the state ythe states retaining after January l. 1870. "one-half of each semi-annual instalment of the interest on the university fund till this "loan and in terest shall be paid"
 This plan for getting the money to re- build the university originated with Dr Garland. and the trustees approved 1t anc authorized him to appear before the legis Iature and urge it's adoption. and this ht did
 This act was approved February 20 1866 and shortly afterward Col. James r Murfey drew the plans and specifications for the rear half of quadrangular build ing.
 It was then that MT. Fitts probably ad vanced the money to the contractors. w1is burned the brick on the ground with woot cut from the university land, and In ever, way in his power advanced the caus of the new university for which he lahore, with untirlng zeal during his life. SAMUEL WILL JOHN.
 Birmingham, June l. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
NEWS OF ENSLEY

returned home from New York city, Dr. Wynne has recently completed a spe- cial course in eye, ear, nose and throat
 Edward Linn, who was an attendant at the Hooper Harris nnptials at Al- bertville. has returned home.
 James Malarky. who Is doing exten- sive concrete work at Cullman. is in the city,
 D. F. Cutter Is convalescent from a weeks Illness.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Randall will remove from Bessemer this week and will reside on Jefferson avenue. Mir. Randall Is with Averyt's pharmacy.
 Mir, and Mrs Harwood Jones enter tained pr. and Mrs. s. J. Yam and Mir. and Mrs. w. N Wood at dinner Satur- day evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
Born 1908. Died, 1889.

Born 1908. Died, 1889.
 Today is the 1o4th anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis, the first and only president of the Confederate states.
 Today is a legal holiday in the state of Alabama.
 This afternoon the Confederate Vet erans, Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons of Veterans of the district and the interested public will assemble at the auditorium in the Chamber of Com merce building to do honor to his memory
 A. Latady. poet-orator and historical student will make an address with The Dead Chieftain" as his theme.
 Other suitable and appropriate exer- cises will be observed
 Jefferson Davis stands as a tragic figure in the worlds history A gal lant soldier. a brilliant statesman. a successful planter and man of affairs; he was by nature fitted for the leader ship of men and events. and whatever his critics may say, his name will stand forever as a shining example of un- swerving devoting and loyalty to his southland, and his steadfast adherance to the principles in which he firmly be- lieved, principles for which he fought. and suffered and died.
 Like his great contemporary he was born in Kentucky.
 On June 3. 1908, he first saw the light. At an early age his parents moved to Mississippi, where he lived his eventful life and where he laid down lifes burdens in the year 1889. He was frequently honored by the state of Mississippi, which was frequently honored by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
AT THE HOTELS

s. McGaughey of Gadsden, J. J. Eagen of Toledo and S. s. Pleasants of Hunts vile are registered at the Hillman.
 J. H. Sains of Columbus, Ga, c. $. Smith of Macon and L. c. Scott of De- troit are among the arrivals at the Bir- mingham.
 J. E., Thore of Montgomery, W. T. Nor ton of Atlanta and N. Shelley of Colum- bus Ga. are among those stopping at the Florence.
 s. H. Sibert of Gadsden, c. A. Bush of Anniston and J. M. Miller of Cordova are among those registered at the Nor ris.
 N. M. Chambless of Warrior. J. T. Pow ell of Lineville and ". J. Donahue of Republic are among the arrivals at the Metropolitan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
Roard off Trade Meets Today

The insurance committee of the Bir- mingham Board of Trade will meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce building The committee is at present engaged in trying to reduce the cost of insurance to the insurers in Birmingham and to see that the insur- ance rate Is not increased here. It Is also considering a plan to better the sys- tenn of the adjustment of losses. The committee is composed of John w. O'Neill A. W. B. Johnson. C. c. Heidt, Sol Ca heen and Ed Warren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03

In 1928 he graduated at West Point and served in the Black Hawk war. In 1SS5 he resigned the army to enter civil life. He soon stood out emi- nent in political affairs and in 1915 was elected to the national House of Representatives. He resigned in 1S46 to take part in the Mexican war, serv- ing under Gen. Zachary Taylor as col onel of a Mississippi regiment Col onel Davis was conspicuous by his gal lantry on the field of battle and was severely wounded at the storming of Monterey.
 Returning to Mississippi at the close of the war he served his state as United States senator from 1S47 to 1851 From 1853 to 1857 he was sec retary of war in the cabinet of Presi- dent Peirce, and in 1857 was again elected to the Senate. where he served until 1861, resigning with the secession sf Mississippi On February s, 1861. he was elected provisional president of the Confederate states and was later reelected and inaugurated president of the Confectionery. a position he held until the close of the war.
 week before Gen. Robert E. Lee surrenuefeu at- ApponatON fresluent Davis left the capitol at Richmond but was captured by Federal troops near Irwinville, Ga.
 President Davis was confined in Fortress Monroe on n charge of trea- son. He was kept a prisoner about two years, when he was released on bond and the legal proceedings were abandoned.
 After his release he travelled abroad for time, then returned to his home in Mississippi, where he devoted him self to literary pursuits, his greatest work being the Rise and Fall of the Confederacy," published in 1881.
 The latter years of his life were spent in retirement, and in 1889 he passed away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-03
New Assistant Preacher

The Rev L. J. Carroll, the new as sistant of St. Paul's church, was the celebrant and preacher at high mass yesterday. In the pulpit his voice was unusually clear. and could be easily heard in every part of the church.
 Yesterday being Trinity Sunday. Faith CT carroll preached on the holy trinity. Members of the congregation spoke of the sermon as able and edifying.