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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
MUCH INTEREST IN
 NESM|TH DECISION

Montgomery, January 10.-(Special)- General and pronounced interest is taken in Montgomery in the decision several days ago of Judge Nesmith of Birming- ham in which he held constitutional that section of the revenue bill which pro- vides that the state shall fix all assess ments in the state on a 60 per eentum basis. The decision is generally recog- nized as a great blow to the state, inas5 much as it cuts the. state off from it's chief revenue method.
 Under the Nesmith decision. however. it is held that the assessments of 1911 are not affected. inasmuch as the assess ments were made by the state tax com mission prior to the effectiveness of the revenue act, which became law ona aOc- tober 1. 1911. Under the old law, the state assessed taxes on any scale 1t saw fit up to 100 per centum on every hundred dollars. but under the new act the state Is allowed to assess taxes only at GO per centum of the real value.
 Because of that latitude, it is taken at the capitol that the cases at the present time pending before the state tax com mission cannot go against the common weath, inasmuch as the old method is the one that is objected to. It is taken that corporations can object to a higher valuation than 60 per centum only with the assessments of 1912.
 The case will be taken to the supremef court, and members of the state tax commission are. hopeful of having that body decide with it that the 60 per centum feature Is against the provisions of the organic law of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
FIFTY MILLIONS IN STOCKS AND BONDS
 TAKEN FROM RUINS
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Metropolitan tower and 150 feet lofter than the Woolworth building now in course of erection
 Under the state laws affecting insur- ance companies, however. such com panies are permitted to own and hold real estate solely for the purpose of their own business and it would remain within the discretion of the state i'm surance department whether the so ciety would be violating the law if it erected a building. the major part of which would be rented to tenants in no way connected with it's business.
 A statement by E. E. Rittenhouse. conservation commission for the Equit- able, says that no definite action will be taken for a few days.
 As a matter of fact" he said, there has been some talk. of late to the ef- feet that life insurance company ought not to have a big building Anyhow, no definite decision has been made yet"
 In the present condition of the real estate market in the Wall street sec- ton it may prove that the interests of the polieyholders would be best served by selling the present site and erect ing a building on a less expensive frontage.
 Fire officials believe that early esti- mates of the loss from the fire will be largely discounted. They declare that practically all of the securities and pa pers of real value are safe in the vaults As for the building itself, although it cost millions to construct, it's loss has actually added several hundred thou and dollars to the value of the most valuable block in New York. The land is worth more than when covered by an |outworn encumberance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
WOULD PUT WILSON'S
 NAME ON BALLOTS
Underwood Petition to Be Filed Jan uary b Will Have Abundance
 of Names

A rumor in political circles yesterday. the source of which could not be ascer- tained, was to the effect that strenuous effort is under way at the present time to have the name of Prof. Woodrow Will son placed on the presidential ballot for the primary of April 1.
 According to this report, those behind the Wilson plan are making an appeal to the end that the state democratic ex- ecutive committed. in making 1t a func- ton of the convention to name the na- tional delegation did, in effect. deny the dear people" prerogative which should be as dear to them as freedom of speech.
 Despite this report friends of MT. Un- derwood throughout the state. enthusas- tic in that every report from the north, east. west and south, brings good news of the. spread of the boom of their fla vorite, are preparing carefully for the organization which will have charge of the Alabama campaign.
 It is understood that on January 15 the petition that MT. Underwood's name be placed on the official ballot for the primary of April 1 will be presented to the executive committee of the state.
 Instead of bearing the requisite 800 names of qualified voters, the Underwood petition will be signed by about 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
Memorandum of Agreement

Attached to the foregoing is the fol- lowing:
 Memorandum of agreement between state of Alabama and C. F. Camp.
 ''l c. F. Camp is to resign in writing his position as judge of the inferior court of Ensley. This resignation is to be signed upon entering into this agreement, and the same turned over to Hon. Jesse r. Stallings, representing the state to be held by him under the terms of this agreement, and when all the terms of this agreement have been complied with, to be presented to the governor or the probate judge of Jefferson county, and accepted by the proper officer.
 .'2. The solicitor shall take such action with reference to the prosecution for enl- bezzlement as may seem proper and for the best interest of the state.
 '.3. Immediately upon the final dispo- sition of the criminal case and upon the payment of the amount found due by the hereinafter mentioned auditors, the written resignation referred to in section
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
TRY TO INCREASE
 APPROPRIATIONS
Lane and Exum State Fire and Police Departments Will Be Reduced
 No More

.In reference to the story in The Age- Herald yesterday morning that the fire de- partment is being operated at an expense in excess of the budget appropriation, President c. Exum of the city commis- sion stated:
 Tt is true that the departments ex- penses at the present time are in excess of the budget appropriation. However. the excess is being reduced every day, and I think 1t wiser to permit the eX- cess than to reduce the force and bring about an increase in the insurance rates of the city,
 The expenses of the police department as stated yesterday, are also in excess of the appropriation, and Judge Lane has stated that he will make an effort to have the budget rearranged.
 However, stated he yesterday, 'I do not intend to reduce the number of men at present on the force. Those who were released from duty this morning were not regulars, but were supernumeraries put on at Christmas for temporary period"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
LAUNCH CAMPAIGN
 FOR SENATOR ATKINS
Will Make Race for Congressman at Large From Alabama-AppOint
 Committee

Montgomery, January 1o.-(special9 Tonight at the Exchange hotel was held an informal meeting of some 30 or 40 friends of State Senator and State Highway Commissioner Victor B. At kins for the purpose of discussing ways and means of launching his candidacy for congressman at large.
 Former senator from Dallas, J. H. Nunnelee, was called to the chair. and the discussion was participated in by A D, Pitts, J. Craig Smith, J. B. Scul1y, Robert Moulthrop, J. D. McNeal, R. E. L. Mel, Gaston Gunter, w. $. Keller, E. w. Pettus, Senator Atkins and others.
 The following committee was then appointed to nominate an Atkins state campaign committed, meeting of the committee being called for 10 o'clock Thursday morning. J. Craig smith. chairman; J.. B. Scully, A. D. Pitts, c. Brooks smith, Gaston Gunter, CharleD B. Teasly and Bibb Graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
BARGE ALABAMA
 AND CREW LOST

Norfolk, Va, January 10.-Capt, Charles Miller and three men composing the crew of the barge Alabama. went down with their vessel five miles east of Cape Look out Monday morning. Norfolk heard the news today when Capt. W. l.. Harman and three men of the rescued crew of the barge Potomac were brought in.
 The Alabama and Potomac were in tow of the tug Margaret when they struck a terrific northwest gale. The tug was forced to abandon the barges and the crew on the Alabama and Poto- mac were left to their fate. High seas beat over the helpless vessels and they filled rapidly. The British steamer Civ grove discovered the barges and endeav- ored to send lfeboat to their assistance, but the seas were so high that the boats were swept off
 Tn the meantime the Alabama had dis appeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11

l is to be presented to the governor or probate judge of Jefferson county and accepted. Thereupon, the impeachment proceedings now pending against C. F. Camp are to be dismissed without cost to him.
 A. Mr. H. r. Brooke. the state exam iner and owen Gillespy, the county audi tor. if he can be secured, if not. Hon. Robert Morris, shall proceed at once to make an audit of the accounts of the inferior court of Ensley, making such debits and credits as authorized by law, and shall come to an agreement as to the amounts, if any, due from said Camp to the state of Alabama or Jefferson county by reason of his connection with the said court In making such audit. which shall be immediately begun and shall be continued with all possible dis patch until completed, such Camp is to be present during said audit and to give said auditors all information and assist ance within his power. If they are not able to agree on the audit, they are authorized Jointly to call in an expert auditor as umpire, whose decision shall be binding As soon as the amount due by said Camp Is ascertained by said audi tors, said Camp or his attorneys of rec ord shall De notified in writing by said auditors of the amount due from him, and shall within two days after receiving such notice make settlement in cash with prop CT officers of the state and county. If he make such settlement and he hereby agrees and binds himself to make same sections l, 2 and are to be immediately indorsed and carried into effect. If he does not make such settlement, this agreement shall be void and of no eff feet. or at the option of the state, sections i, and hereof shall be enforced and said resignation rendered. voluntarily, and shall be so accepted
 "The whole of this agreement shall be fully performed on or before 10 o'clock, January 15, 1912, provided the audit has been completed and said Camp has had two days notice of amount due by him.
 c. T. CAMP,
 ALLEN & BELL,
 "BORDEN BURR,
 Attorneys for Camp.
 "J r. STALLINGS,
 Special Attorney for State
 JOSEPH R TATE, Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit of Ala hama u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
DAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, January 1O.-The day in Congress:
 Senate Not in session. Meets ? D. m. tomorrow
 Foreign relations committee referred Cummins arbitration resolution to a sub committee for consideration.
 Foreign relations committee considered arbitration amendment to maintain Sen ate control of justiciable questions.
 House: Met at noon. Routine business considered.
 Sugar farmers testify before sugar in vestigating committee contradicting the stories of hardships in beet industry.
 Hearing before ways and means com mittee on dangers of manufacture of white phosphorus.
 Long debate over minor bridge bills.
 General Wood submitted protest against Hay army reorganization plan.
 Adjourned at 5:15 D. m. until noon Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
BANQUET FRIDAY !
 FOR DOCTOR DEW

Montgomery, January b. tSpQ14 When pr. George H. Denny, prasIN of the University of Alabama, aft1 in Montgomery on Friday night&{ the guest of the Montgomery MN association at d banquet, he W)lk5 5 met at the train by a commttt44 university students and conduQ444H the Exchange hotel At the public reception will be tenderu< between the hours of and 8 r4 at which latter hour the ban4 to begin. Fxf.*4
 Advices have been received fr4 merous alumni throughout tH9 TT that they will be present on fN1*X sion, while the majority of MU versity faculty will be on hand5xXJ tically every member of the trustees will be present. NtHEI&
 Tyler Goodwin of Montgomef ident of the association, is sl one of the addresses, or toast Governor O'Neal and seven other speakers will be callA Major R. E. Steiner will be e"t6di master.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
RUSSIA EXPLAINS HER REGENT ACTION
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section with 120 men, but there are other coal mines which belong to a British com pany. The guards on the other sections are approximately small.
 The effect, therefore, is little more than moral. Great Britain is taking care or the section between Picking and Yang Taun, France between Yang Taun and Tang Ku, Germany between Tang Ku and Tang Shan, the next section is that all iotted to the United States. while Japan has charge of the section from Tanchow to Chin Wang Tao.
 The British commander at Tesn Tsfn, Brigader General k. J. Cooper, informed Captain Reeves that the foreign force is not intended against serious attack. The several nations, in event of attack, could send sufficient achievements from Tien Tsin to resist large body of troops. AT Tien Tsn there are 15oo British soldiers, TOO Indian. 900 French, 250 German, SOU Japanese and 200 Russians.
 Captains Reeves and Holcombe report considerable excitement along the coast owing to rumors that republican troops are already in the Gulf of Pechili AL though the legations have no knowledge of troops leaving the south, Yaun Shi Kai evidently believes the report. because iIn- peralist artillery has been posted near
 
 also been despatched to other posts.
 According to Captain Reeves, 1t was the imperial General Wang who tore up the tracks and wrecked the trains, thus effectively blocking the advance of the I4anchow mutineers, whom he heard were approa ching Peking. But the rebels fled when attacked. Imperialist patrols fol- lowed, capturing some of them. Six of the prisoners, including two captains, were beheaded Their bodies were left unburied near the railway station for several days. Manila January 10.-Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, commanding the Philip pine division, hopes to dispatch the trans port Logan at noon Thursday for China, with the first battalion of the Fifteenth infantry. The troops. numbering about 800 men, will board the Logan tomorrow but as there is a great deal of work to I ne prior to sailing, 1t is more than probable that the departure may be de- layed until evening.
 The scene today at the transport dock was lively. American freight was being unloaded rapidly and an abundance of supplies, including guns and ammunition, was taken aboard. Stalls were built for the horses and Maxims were stored in the hold. Work proceeded throughout the night
 iapt Laurence C. Brown of the quar- ternlaster department, and Major Sur eeon Alexander D. Stark of the Medical Corps. spent the entire day and night in preparing supplies for the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
SHOW MEN
 CALL ON COMMISSION

A delegation of operators of moving picture shows called on the members of the city commission yesterday morning, representing themselves as being careful against presenting pictures which might be construed as suggestive of the i'm moral
 Members of the delegation assured the commissioners that they would heartily cooperate with the commission or with the ladies engaged in crusade for moral uplift' in preventing lowering of the moral tone of the community.
 The delegation stated that the moving picture shows courted thorough investi- gation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
FORMAL REPORT IS SENT ID GOVERNOR IN [. r. CAMP CASE Find 1,51S.25 Due-If Paid Proceedings May Be
 Dropped AGREEMENT IS MADE WITH THE SOLICITOR Under the Agreement Judge Camp Is Also, to Forward His Resig- nation to the Cover
 nor at Once

When C. F. Camp, jude of the inferior court of Eusley. pays to the proper au- thorities of Jefferson county the sum al- legged to be due, $15ls25, his resignation will be forwarded to Governor ONeal, and simultaneously with its acceptance the impeachment proceedings brought by tic state shall be dismissed.
 According to the agreement reached, the solicitor will take such action in reference to the prosecution for embez- element as may to him seem proper and 10 the best interest of the state.
 The examination into the amount due the county by Judge Camp was com pleted Tuesday afternoon, and the re- port was filed with the clerk of the cir cult court yesterday at noon. As q re- sIlt of tine examination, II. Y. Brooke, examiner of public accounts and Owen Glllespy county auditor. reported to the governor that, after acting in accordance with the agreement reached by the prin- cipal and the attorneys, they found that the present indebtedness of Judge Camp amounted to $l51S.25.
 As soon as the agreement was reached. which was several days ago Judge Camp rendered his written resignation. which after his settlement of the county's claim, will be forwarded 10 the governor
 Report to Governor
 The report to the governor, a copy of which is on file in the circuit court, fol- lows:
 'sTo Honorable Emmet O'Nneal, Gov ernor of Alabama.
 Sr:-Pursuant to an agreement entered into by the solicitor, Joseph E. Tate and Jesse F. Stallings. representing the state of Alabama, and Robert N. Bell and Bor- den Burr. representing Judge C. F. Camp. Ca copy of said agreement being hereto attached and marked exhibit A), the undersigned have carefully gone over the report on the affairs of the inferior court of Ensley as submitted to you on the 18th day of August, 19l1 and report as follows:
 ''First-Every doubtful item of fines collected. as shown by the evidence in said report, was stricken out.
 Second. Judge Camp produced all private memoranda in his possession, and from said records and entries on the dockets the following account has been stated:
 pr. Or.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
GEORGE HOWLE MAY
 BE DISQUALIFIED

Montgomery, January 10.--(Special.)- It is learned at the capitol that George NJ Howe, who was several days ago appointed one of the jury commissioners of Jefferson county, is disqualified from office by reason of having three cases in court pending for or against him. Under the jury law of the state, it is said, such litigation is enough to close the bars against gubernatorial appointment for one of the commissionerships.
 Governor ONeal his written to MT. HcwIe. it is understood, setting forth the law. He has not appointed his successor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
CITY TREASURER
 COPELAND RESIGNS

Yesterday morning City Treasurer Copeland presented his resignation. ef- fective February 1, to President C. Exum of the city commission. Mir Exum expressed sincere regret that Mir Copeland had determined to resign.
 The city treasurer is candidate for the office of clerk of the Jefferson coun- ty criminal court and it was for the purpose of pressing his campaign for that position that he saw proper to leave the service of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
CREMATORY WORK
 ; STARTED YESTERDAY

An epoch marking date in Birmingham was yesterday afternoon when the first blows were struck toward the actual con- struction of a crematory. ,
 The crematory for the consumption of the city's garbage will stand, when com- pleted, on Sixth street and Avenue F. If its operations are successful five others will be constructed in various portions of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
"Oyer Night"

In commenting on the performance of lover Night as given in Atlanta, the Constitution said:
 eff the wishes of the audience at the Grand last night had had any influence, over Night would have prolonged it. self into a northern night of six months duration
 For the play was one of the funniest and most gratifying comedies that has been seen in Atlanta in some time. It was a continuous laugh from beginning to end, and the tribulations of the mixed married couples were an unfailing source of amusement to ono of the largest au- diences that the Grand has held this sea- son."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
"Tess of the Storm Country

Not since the days of Lotta. Maggie Mitchell and Annie PiXley has there been produced one of those peculiar, true to life studies in stage story to win the popular favor with theatregoers as that attained this season in Rupert Hughes dramatization of Grace Miller Whites famous novel. "Tess of the storm Coun- try" Little Emma Bunting. said to be a second Annie Pixley, will be seen here next week at the Bijou as Tess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
RESTAURANTS MUST
 BE KEPT SANITARY

Commissioner Lane yesterday gavoI notice to Chief of Police Bodeker that the ordinance requiring all restaurants and cafes of the city to keep their premises in sanitary condition must be enforced. The commissioner stated that it had been reported to him that cer- tain restaurants of the city maintained unsanitary premises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
Will Visit Norwood

To determine the extent of the improve ment needed at Norwood, the commis- sioners are planning to make trip to that section of the city in the immedi- ate future. The Norwood bridge at Twelfth avenue and the Southern rail- road, and the proposed crossing at Eff teenth avenue will occupy the attention of the commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
LANE SAYS BLIND
 TIGERS ARE SCARCE

In reference to the blind" tiger sit- uation, Judge Lane said yesterday: Tn city as large as Birmingham it is pos sible that there will always be some. vio- lations of the law relating to the sale of intoxicants. At the present time, how ever, the situation has been improved to such an extent that blind tiger opera tlons have been reduced to a minimum. The same is true as concerns gambling. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
"The Prince of Tonight

Faneiful in it's atmosphere, yet sub
 stantial of plot and vigorous in it's col orful action, "The Prince of Tonight, ,'
 a musical fantasy in which Henry Wood ruff will be seen at the Jefferson the atre this afternoon and tonight. has proved to be one of the most popular of the many Mort II. Singer successes. Such well known principals as Vera Stan ley Lorraine Bernard, Claire Noellxe, Lew Lawson, Ernest D. Wood, John c. Leach. Sydney Stone. Thomas Mcknight and others will be seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
Matinee at Biiou Today

The Biiou has matinee of "The White Slave this afternoon, and as this Is play for women and children It should be a we'll attended performance. The play is one of days before the war, with plan tation hands, splendid quartet, Missls- sippi river boat scenes and the old south ern colonel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
DESTROYER M'CALL
 IS NEAR BERMUDA

Hamilton, Bermuda, January 1o.-Al message has just been received from the United States tender Dixie report Fl ing the missing torpedo boat destroyed Mccall and the scout cruiser Birming Fl ham approaching Bermuda They areI expected to arrive here tomorrow morn-| ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
Blanche Bates

Blanche Bates. David Belasco's popular star in 'Nobody's Widow" by Avery Hop wood, the latest of her many successes, will be the offering of the Jefferson the atre for one night only, January IS.
 Miss Bates success as Roxana Clay ton ''the widow" has even surpassed her enormous hits in Madame Butter fly ''rhe Darling of the Gods" and The Girl of the Golden West" and inasmuch as "Nobody's Widow is designated as a farcical romance, her triumph as com edienne is all the more emphatic!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Josia Black

Mrs. Josia Black, aged 45 years. wife of the Rev. J. P. Black, of this city, died last night at $40 o'clock. Funeral serv- ices will be held this afternoon at ? o'clock at the First Methodist church. Interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
Black Patti

only eolored patrons will he admitted to the Jefferson theatre next Monday. matinee and night. when Black Patti and her troubadours will be the attraction at that theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-11
Directors to Meet

The board of directors of the Cham Der of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting this afternoon at S:o0 Q clock at the Chamber of Commerce.