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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
SHELBY WILL GO TO
 CHICAGO TONIGHT
Will Make Address Before Associa-
 tiOn on Magic City of New South"

John W. Sibley, treasurer of the Ma tional Brick Manufacturers associa- ton and president of the Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by Mrs. Sibley, will leave for Chicago this evening to attend the annual convention of the Ma tional Brick Manufacturers associa- ton and the Fire Clay Products expo sition. Mir Sibley will be the principal speaker at the luncheon to be given by the Chicago Association of Com merce Wednesday noon and has se- lected "The Magic City of the South" as the subject of his address on that occasion
 During Mir. Sibleys absence. which is to extend through this week, First Vice President Richard W. Massey will preside over the Chamber of Commerce affairs and according to the meetings slated will have several days of stren- uous organization business to super wise.
 Ii is understood that MT. Sibley will climax his speech before the large gathering of Chicago professional bus mess men with laudatory sentences for Oscar w. Underwood as the leader of democracy and a declaration of Bir- minghams belief in him as the next President of the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
DISASTROUS FIRE
 VISITS MERIDIAN
Warehouse and Offices of Gulf Refining Com
 pany Burn

Meridian, March 2.-(special l-Tlle most disastrous fire of the year oc- cured tonight about o'clock when 1he large warehouse and offices of the Gulf Refining company, located in East End were totally destroyed. The fire originated in the feed warehouse q Harris Co., quickly consuming that strue- ture, and passing to the Gulf companys warehouse in which was stored thous- ands of gallons of kerosene oil in bar rels and tanks. The exploding oil lighted the heavens so that the flames could be seen for miles away.
 More than 50 tanks exploded and the number of barrels and cans could not be ascertained. Only two big storage tanks on the outside were saved. All over the yards these were burning and exploding tanks. Four cars Of lumber were burned and another partly burned Telegraph and telephone wires were also burned. A-
 The loss to the Gulf company is said to be about S60,000. ahe loss to the Harris Feed company ts about s509o and to this is to be added the loss of the lumber and cars. The fire depart ment laid one line of hose over 2O00 feet, but it was difficult matter to fight burning and exploding oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
INVITE TOURISTS ID BIRMINGHAM

The Chamber Of Commerce of Bir- niingham has formally extended an of Hcial invitation to the Glidden automo- bile tour to visit this city en route to New Orleans this spring. A communities .ten addressed to William Shimpf, chair man of the contest board of the Glid- Sen tourists, was sent yesterday from the local commercial body over the signature of President John w. Sib ey.
 The following is the letter:
 'Mr William Shimpf. New York, x. Y,; "Dear Sir--The Chamber of Commerce pf. Birmingham desires to extend q sordial invitation for the Glidden tour 10 oincludo Birmin gham in its itinerary. '.According to published accounts the route projected is from Atlanta to ningham can be made with comfort and there is a good road from here 70 Selma. Birmingham as the center Of She industrial development of the south lhd s9 the most rapidly growing city ,fA it's size in the country. should be inl attractive point to your tourists
 4The Chamber of Commerce will take pleasure in seeing that the members ot .he party are entertained with that Hospitality which Is characteristic of sllie city.
 "Trusting that you will accept the asisaticn extended, l am, yours truly
 JOHN w. SHELBY, fet "President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
NEGRO ACCUSED OF
 WRECK|NG LIMITED
Homer Jenkins Jailed, Being Suspected of Ditching
 New Orleans Flyer

Montgomery, March 2.-(Special)- Charged with wrecking the New York and New Orleans Limited train at Milstead on Wednesday night, Homer Jenkins, a negro, has been arrested and is in jail al Tallassee waiting preliminary trial. The report of the arrest was forwarded today to Special Agent F. R. Yarbrough of the West Point route by Officer McGehee of Shorters station.
 Special Agent Yarbrough has been prob ing the wreck and he declares that the railroad has some strong evidence to show that the derailment of the fast train was the work of misereants. It is believed that other arrests may follow.
 President Charles A. Wickersham of the West Point route. who visited the scene of the wreck yesterday. returned to At lanta last night.
 Since Wednesday night the wreckins crews of the West Point route and the Louisville and Nashville railroad have been busy removing the debris, and it was learned that nearly all evidences of the wreck had been removed by this aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Bryan Approves Measure

Seattle, March e.-William l. Bryan ex- pressed vigorously today his entire ap- proval of the income tax and free sugar bills -indorsed by the House democratic caucus.
 MT Bryan said: ''I anf in favor of the income tax bill and am glad the demo- crats have introduced it. Mir. Taft said in 1908 in opposing an income tax it couid be secured by statute whenever the peo- pie wanted it.
 ''The objection raised as to it's consti- tutionality by men who would oppose it even If the supreme court should specifi- cally affirm its constiutionality. ought not to deter any friend of the measure. The supreme court can be depended on to nullfy it if it is not constitutional, and I think the court would be likely to re- solve any doubt against the law rather than in favor of it.
 That being the case, senators and rep resentatives ought to feel free to resolve the doubt i'll favor of the people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Cooking Lessons at
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb s

The housekeepers of Birming ham who attended the cooking lessons given by Mrs. $. Spencer when in the city some weeks ago will be glad to learn that she will be back at Loveman. Joseph X Ioeb's all this week. MT. Thomas w. Lyons, the affable salesman of the Phoenix Cotton oil company. will also be in the city.
 In the course of these lessions Mrs Spencer will bring home the economic as well as the cooking advantages of C;ander Brand Cooking and Salad oil. This product. while only on the mar l<et for less than year, has won its way in over thousand homes through out the entire south. and the sales in Birmingham have been phenomenal.
 The leading grocers of Birmingham recognizing the demand for the article and the fact that 1t Is a southern prod uet and takes the place of butter and lard at only a small fraction of the price are quite generally carrying Gan der oil in stock.
 If you have. not already tried Gan der oil you should by all means attend the cooking lessons and taste some of the good things made with Gander oil at Loveman. Joseph & Loeb's this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
FORM UNDERWOOD . CLUB AT TUSCUMb|A Democracy of Colbert Solid
 for the Distinguished Alabama Leader

Tuscumbia. March 2.-(Special )-An en- thusastic Underwood club was organized yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at the courthouse. The intense cold weather may have prevented some from attending, but the enthusiasm was sufficient to launch club upon the political sea of wlich neither Tuscumbia nor Colbert lrounty will be ashamed .-= z Democracy in this section is solid for stbo peerless son of Alabama as a candi- Hate for President of the United States, and the Tri-Cities will lend a hand to
 boost the Underwood boom
 Mir F.. l.. Moore was married to Miss
 Belle Spraggins al Spruce Pine, Rev. George Freeman officiating. MT. Moore
 Is one of the business men of our towr
 and will bring his bride here. where they
 will make their future home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
ID TRY ID ABOLISH
 COMMERCE COURT

Washington, March 2.--An attempt Is to be made by democrats of khe House to abolish the commerce c2urt. the tariff board, the economic commits sion and the Presidents s25,0OO year travelling expenses fund when Hhe ex- ecutive and judicial appropria aion bills come up for passage next week. The appropriation committee, it is said, has decided to eliminate these items from the bill At least s1,ooo,Oo0 would be saved, they say, if the attempt is successful.
 The abolition of the commerce court is provided in a bill already introduced by Representative Sims. but the dem- ocrats believe they can accomplish this
 easier by cutting off it's appropriations
 They object to the tariff board because 1t is an executive body and not under the direction of the ways and means committee. The economic commission,
 they believe, is not accomplishing any. thing and they insist the President In recent travels used h:5 allowance to
 further his political campaign for the
 presidential nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
10000 International Troops

Washington March 2.--There are 10000 international troops in that part of China bordering the Gulf of Pei Chi Lii and lying between Picking and Ching Wang Tao The greater part of this force Is dis posed along the line of railway that con- nects Picking with the sea, the majority being near Tien Tsin. three hours ride by rail-
 If the international force in China is to be strengthened, probably the first re- inforcement must come from Japan and from the Russian garrisons in northern Manchura. The war department stands ready to see that the United States is fair ly represented in any augmentation.
 The American troops. like the last re- inforcement for China, must come from the Philippines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
JUDGE LANE THINKS . HEATING FRANCHISE UNCONSTITUTIONAL Report From City Attorney on Subject Is Expected
 Tuesday AMOUNT DUE CITY
 MAY BE $30,000 Judge Lane Contends Franchise Is Void Because of Faulty Records
 in Connection With
 Its Passage

If as Judge Lane believes, section l3 of the ordinance which granted heat ing franchise to the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company is un- constitutional, the above mentioned con- pany is due the city for unwarranted charges between s20o00 and $S0,ooo.
 As stated. Judge Lane believes the sec ton unconstitutional. On this point the city attorney will probably make re- port Tuesday morning. If he holds as Judge Lane, the city will make an effort to recover from the company all the money paid for heating the city hall and the city jail since October 10. 1902, minus 2 per cent of the gross earnings in the heating department which the company has paid into the city treasury since De- tober 15. 1907.
 On October 15 1902, the city council passed an ordinance, permitting the Blr- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany to sell heat to the citizens of Bir- mingham Section 13 of the ordinance as originally adopted provided that the com
 pany should furnish heat to the city hall Gad city jail without cost to the city.
 On the night of November I, 1902, Alder man Robert Thech, as chairman of the judiciary committee, formally recom-
 mended that section 13 of the original ordinance be stricken out, and that in it's stead a new section be substituted which provided that after the fifth year of the heating franchise ordinance. the company shall pay to the city per cent per annum Of the gross earnings of the heating de- partment.
 Judge Lane contends that this section IS void inasmuch as he states that no rec ord has been found to the effect that the recommendation of Alderman Thach was never concurred in. Another reason why he considers the section void is the fact that on the night of October 15 the coun- cil adjourned to meet again on the night of November S. whereas the meeting real | ly occurred on the night of November :. It is estimated that the city has paid
 the company for heating about $270O per
 annum. It is also estimated by the city
 that the 2 per cent of the annual gross | earnings of the company have amounted
 to about 50 per cent of the above men, i tioned sum.
 | 1t is believed that at the meeting ] Tuesday, City Attorney Boyd will have a l full report to make on the situation. Judge l Lane stated yesterday that unless some l development shows him to be in error as to his belief in this regard, he wil 1 leave no stone unturned 10 recover from 1 the company what he believes is due the
 city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Ask for Republican Troops
American Troops to Picking

Tien Tsin. March 3-A detachment of American infantry, numbering POO men, is under orders to leave immediately for Picking to reinforce the legation guards. It is reported that fighting has broken out at Feng Tai, 22 miles from Picking. A train proceeding from Tien Tsin to Picking today was held up by mutineers.
 Yuan Shi Kai has instructed the Tien Tsin viceroy to watch for signs of dis obedience and shoot offenders on the light est evidence of insubordination. Yung Ping Flu, to the north of Lanchau, has been terrorzed by troops returning from Hankow. The city government endeav- bred to conciliate the soldiers by presents of pork and flour.
 A Tien Tsin dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company says serious riotins has broken out at Tien Tsin and that there has been much footing. Feng Tai is in flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Operatives Will Return

Lawrence, Mass. March 2.-Striking operatives of the Arlington and Pacific mills who are affiliated with the Central Labor union. will return 10 work Monday morning and accept the per cent mini mum wage increase offered, This was de- cided upon at a meeting of the general committee of the union tonight.
 Tonight's action is generally accepted as an indication that the Central Labor union will recommend the acceptance of the concession offered in all the mills
 Tho Industrial Workers of the World strike committee declined the offer. The Industrial Workers control the majority of the unskilled operatives who are on strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
MARSHAL HUDSON
 WILL VISIT CITY

Marshal A. Hudson, founder and president of the worldwide Baraca- Philathea movement, resident of Sy- racuse, N 1., will visit this city about March 11, according to an announce mont made yesterday by President Me tycr of inc Baraca Philathea union of Inc Birmingham district. Mir Hudson at present touring the west and the .xact date of his coming has not yet ,een ascertained, but 1t is very likely Q be close to the middle of this month. The Birmingham branch of this world vide organization is preparing several ,otable events for MT. Iudsons stay lerc 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
q. NJ. Billheimer

The remains of c. M. Billheimer, a
 former resident of Birmingham, have been sent to Fulton, Ky for burial
 Mir. Billheimer has been suffering from tuberculosis for some time and died
 at the home of his sister, Mrs. r, K Tait, at Dora Ala.
 The decea sed was well known in this city. being former employee of a local railroad. His mother. Mrs. A. l.. Bill heimer. is well known nere as a work
 CT in the w. c. T. U. Mir. Billheimei leaves wife and young daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Clark Fayors Tax

Speaker Champ Clark has been on record in favor of an income tax since his first term in Congress. Tn speaking today of the action of the democratic caucus the speaker said:
 '1 have advocated an income tax ever since I have been old enough to know anything about public affairs and eco homie questions. A graduated income tax with reasonable exemption. is the faires, and most just tax that was ever levied l began referring to it in my first term in Congress and have been at it ever since and expect to keep at 1t until it is pu. upon the statute books.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
HOME OF MINISTER !. DESTROYED BY FIRE

Fort Worth Tex March 'a.-The home of Rev. ]. Frank Norris. pastor of the First Baptist church, was practically de- stroyed by fire of unknown origin early this morning. The family escaped With out injury. Rev Norris was indicted by the grand jury yesterday on q charge of perjury in connection with his reports Of receiving threatening letters and being attacked.
 Two alleged attempts to take the pas tors life have been made recently and the First Baptist church was destroyed by fire a month ago Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Americans Strengthened

of United States troops has been ordered to Picking from Tien Tsin immediately, ac- cording to advices from Tien Tsin received today.
 Soldiers forming the barracks of Pao Ting Fu mutined yesterday according to a dispatch from Tien Tsin, received here today. Many civilians were killed and the soldiers footed large number of stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03

public advice in linesrvith the instruc- tions received
 Following is a statement, in part is- sued by the ambassador: Owing to the disturbed conditions in Mexico and the lawlessness prevailing in many sections with which the povern ment, with the best intentions cannot at all times cope. the department of stats at Washington deems it it's duty to ad- Nlse all Americans ct present residing in localities known to be dangerous. or in Isolated spots where protection cannot be afforded, to. remove, without delay thereirom, leaving in all cases where possible their property or abandoned ef- iects In charge of the nearest Amer ican consular officer.
 Dangerous Zones
 For the present the. American en- bassy indicates the following specifically as dangerous localities: In the north. the states of Chihuahua and Durango, a part of Coahuila and part of zacatecas, and In the south the states Of Morelos and Guerrero. the district of Culiacan. in the state of Sinaloa and cetrain undedned districts in the states 'of Vera Cruz and Puebla.
 Americans residing in these locali. ties should immediately withdraw there. lroin peHdlnS the re-eStaDliShment Of or der and the procurement of the guar antees for the safety for their lives and properties.
 'The purpose of this notice is not only to secure the safety of American lives, but also to reduce in some measure the responsibility of and demands upon the Mexican government"
 Mexico City, March 2-President Taft's proclamation advising Americans to leave Mexico if conditions grow threatening here, created deeper con- cern among Americans and foreigners generally than any development hith- erto in the present revolution or the previous rebellion.
 An Associated Press dispatch in the afternoon. the first intimation of Pres fdent Tafts intention, was telegraphed to Mexican newspaper and circulated about the city in the form of a dodger printed in red ink. In this it was made to appear that President Taft was about to recommend to all Americans to leave at once
 The news spread quickly throughout the American colony and caused ex- cltement bordering on consternation. Unquestionably the advice will be heed cd by all Americans who can conven- lently leave, without awaiting a moro serious state of affairs. Already the exodus is well under way. Railroad trains during the last few days have been carrying extra coaches to accom- modate the travel and steamer accom- modations are well booked up for two weeks in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Christian Endeayorers Meet

Athens March 2.-( Especial 1.-The annual convention of the Ala abama Christian Endeavor union began three days session here yesterday. A great deal of interest is being manifested. The sessions today were attended by good congregations and much good Is being accomplished. The various reports sub mitted havo been of a most encourag- ing nature and the addresses good. Quite a number of delegates and Vis- itorS are in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. !. G. Johnson

The funeral of Mrs J. c. Johnson will be held frorl the Methodist church in Pratt City this afternoon at , o'clock. Mrs. Johnson is the wife of a former pastor of the Pratt City Methodist church. The Rev. Johnson has been living in Brewton, Ala. for the past four years. Mrs. Johnson dy- ing there on Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
AMERICANS SHOULD NOT ENTER MEXICO
 AT PRESENT TIME
tCoNTINUED FROM PAGE n

lomats might similarly direct their own nations representatives in Mexico.
 It was stated also today's action was not to be regarded as indicating that the administration had abandoned hope of the speedy restoration of peaceful con ditions.
 Such hope, 1t was said. was entertained and the proclamation and instructions to Ambassador Wilson were expected to aid in bringing about peace. in addition to safeguarding interests of Americans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
NOTICE

Pelham Chapter U. D. c. wishes to announce the change in dates of Stephali Concerts at Advent Parish House, Monday and
 Tuesday, March 11-12
 All Holding Tickets Kindly Come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
o' psrkcr Calls Meeting

President John l.. Parker of the Board of Trade has called a meeting of that body in the directors room of the Cham Der of Commerce at o'clock Tuesday afternoon. A full attendance of the mem bership has been requested as matters of importance relative to the recently CT fectod merger ot the Board Of Trade and Chamber of Commerce will be the bust
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
School Teacher Stricken

Trees City La, March 2.--Miss Min lie Morton, a school teacher, has been ,tricken with meningitis. This is the kirst case of the disease reported in this Action of the oil fields.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
QUIET PREVAILS IN
 LEGATION STREET;
 BATTLE AT FENG TAI
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ID

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ID tinee,s rlfled and burned the railway station and held up a train, robbing many of the Chinese passengers. Yune Ping Flu, where American troops are guarding the railroad to Chin Wang Tao, was footed.
 The coming of republican delegates from Ranking to see Yuan Shi Kal means the dismissal of the northern troops.
 Ask for Republican Troops
 The delegates telegraphed to Gen. u Yuen Heng, commander of the republican troops at Ranking, and vice president of the republic, to bring a republican army to Picking to restore order.
 Tho government is unable to cope with the situation. Foreign ministers here are discussing concerted action. It has now been estimated that the mutineers on the third night stacked their loot in the leGa- tion quarters.
 The populace has been notified that all persons found in the streets after dark will be shot. Soldiers or the imperial guard and those belonging to Chang Huai Chis army are now nominally in control of Picking. It remains to be seen whether they are much better than the mutineers,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Rennrt Unconfirmed

Boston. Mass. March 2--No word of any slaughter of missionaries at Pao Ting Flu, north China, had been received at the headquarters of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions up to rec eipt of Picking news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-03
Mrs. Myrtle Ball

Mrs. Myrtle Ball, aged oS years. died at her home at 501 Berry street at o'clock yesterday afternoon. The funeral will he hold from the residence this afternoon at o'clock, interment being held at E,lmwood cemetery.