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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
WEATHERLY ON NEED FOR
 MORE LIGHTS IN THE CITY

a request we send q light inspector to investigate the situation by a personal in- spection, and if he determines that a light is needed we usually order 1t lo- cated.
 Not a week passes but that the cons mission receives requests from various localities throughout Greater Birmingham and we grant requests without respect to personalities. the only condition being that the light requested is badly enough needed.
 Tn this way we are trying to graduai- ly grant the reasonable needs of the peo- pie scattered over our broad territory. Just at present I am having the Inspector inspect dark alleyways in and near the business section of the city with the view of lighting up the alleyways and making them less tempting to doers of evil. the idea being to recommend probably 8 couple of Tungstens in each alleyway to the block, placed one-third of the dls- tance from the mouth of each entrance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19

In reference to the agitation concern ing the alleged lack of sufficient lights In the residence section of Birmingham, Commissioner James Weatherly volun- teered the following statement yesterday afternoon:
 "Six months or more ago my depart ment took up the question of providing sufficient and more lights, at the same time giving attention to economy. We cut out quite number of arc lights, each of which costs s70 per annum, and sub stituted for each arc displaced two Tung- stems, each of which is provided at S24 per annum. Since then we have stead fastly pursued the policy of putting in Tungstens except where arcs are im- peratve.
 "Our rule is to locate new lights only on request of citizens. as the commls- sion assumes that the best evidence that lights are needed Is a formal request that they be installed. Whenever we get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
.CUMM|NS WANTSA NATIONAL PRIMARY Offers Bill to Prohibit the National Conventions
 Next June

Washington, March 1S.-Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa. announced progress sive republican candidate for the presi- dental nomination, today introduced a primary election bill which would make unlawful and prohibit both the republic an and democratic national conventions in. June. It provides for national prl- mary on July 8. The senator hopes to have 1t become law.
 The bill would require primary election of candidates for President. Vice Presi- dent and presidential electors. The names of candidates on the primary ballot. un- der the bill. would be arranged in sep arate columns for each party, with one column headed independent of party"
 All candidates would be required to file their nomination papers IA days before the primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Jessie Lee Watson

Miss Jessie Lee Watson, aged, 1s years, died at o'clock yesterday aft ernoon at the residence of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. c. c. Watson, 1920 Sixth avenue, north. Miss Watson was a high school student, but suddenly took sick seven weeks ago and In spite of medical skill and constant attend ance of her family, was unable to re- cover her health.
 She is survived by her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. L. o. Parsons. Mrs. s. c. Monasco. Mrs. Tom Williamson, Miss Ruth Wat son, Miss Winnie Watson, Tom Wat son, all of this city, and Ralph Watson of St Louis. The funeral will be held at the residence at 4:3O o'clock this afternoon. interment in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS
The Society Circus

Two performances of'the annual Society Circus of the Birmingham Athletic club were given at the Jefferson theatre yes terday afternoon and last night The cir GUS this year is highly creditable, both to the numerous young people taking part and those who trained them for their stage appearance. Although quite long and varied, the programme is excellent throughout and was found very entertain ing by two large audiences who attended the opening performances.
 The curtain rose on the first part of the programme, disclosing a well crowded playground in full swing. This was a genuine novelty and the various games were carried out with all the youthful vim necessary to such an occasion. Some pretty and well executed folk dances and drills were presented by young persons of various ages, ranging from youngsters of short lengths and few summers, to lads and misses of a larger growth. The Swedish ring dance the wand drill, the Bohemian folk dance, a pole drill. a French folk dance and a Swedish singing dance completed this part of the perform dhNt, Niii1l d very ldNOidDlt liil- pression and was warmly applauded
 Among the acts of an athletic nature there were several that were noteworthy. Nespor. Heinze and Berry on the hign parallel bars, Ed Spencer. Mary Hoskins and Eddie Miles in novelty tumbling George Barnard in the giant swing, Bill Streit, John McLin and Tom Martin in difficult hand balancing; William Cobbs, Biscoe Seals and Ed Spencer on the hori- zontal bars gave creditable performances. A figure drill was a feature next in order which was one of the best on the pro- gramme, the young men taking part were well trained and their maneuvers won de- served applause.
 Dr. James E. Dedman, whose fame as magician Is well established, opened part three with some mystifying feats of magic He introduced the trick of catch ing gold fish from the audience, which is in the category of the present Herman the Great and did number of other elaborate feats that were not easy to solve. The Midnight Mysteries of the Yogi afforded Dr. Dedman an opportun- ity to prove by means of the spirits that oscar Underwood would be the next Presi- dent of the United States.
 Wyatt Heflin and Steele Andrews put on laughable skit of the Mutt and Jeff order which would have gone much bet ter if Mir Heflin had memorized his topl- cal song. MT Andrews makes up very comically as the smaller member of the celebrated cartoon team.
 The dance of the Pierrots was a pretty and graceful number, which was made more attractive by the duet danced by Miss Florrie Miles and Ed Miles. who were assisted by little Miss Ruth Unger- man. Miss Queenie Neely sang Irene Franklin's song, i've Got the Mumps, ' and appeared in a novelty aeroplane act which was quite a sensation.
 After the rifle shooting act by Ed L.. Anderson and B. M. Starnes, members of the Birmingham Athletic championship rifle team, the spring maids presented q pretty and elaborately staged series of musical comedy numbers, including "The Dancing Lessonp Kisses to Spare" and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
CONTINUED DISTURBANCE
 IN SWATOW CAUSE LANDING
 OF UNITED STATES MARINES

Swatow, China, March 1S.-A detach- ment of marines from the United tSates monitor Monterey was landed today in consequence of tho continuous disturb ances all over the city and the threatening attitude of some of the natives.
 The marines have taken charge of the customs mill. Heavy fighting between the Makka trlhesmen and the troops from Canton went on for eight hours today in the streets of the city.
 Forty natives are known to have been killed, but 1t Is believed the casualties far exceed that number. A shot from one of the eombatants who were firing wildly killed blue jacket on board Japanese warship in the harbor Several other bull lets struck the hull of the Monterey. Re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Frank Mcintyre in "Snobs"

Having successfully performed the stage transition from a drummer to a milkman-duke. Frank Mcintyre. the 300 pound laughmaker. who is remembered by everyone for his big hit In the title role of James Forbes comedy "The Travelling Salesman will be presented at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday and Thursday and Thursday matinee, as the star of "Snobs," satircal farce by George Bronson-Howard, which has found great favor in New York and Chi cago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
FLOODED SECTIONS
 SLOWLY RECOVERING
Savannah River Is Rapidly
 Receding at Augusta
ALABAMA STATIONARY
River Almost Reaches Record at Montgomery-Is Receding-The Flooded Sections in Carolinas
 Assuming Normal State

Augusta, March 1S.-The Savannah river here is rapidly receding into its channel and leaving the streets dry today. The city is cleaning up and merchants are rearranging their wares which had to be removed from the reach of the water Several hundred feet of railroad track Is gone. Several bridges are gone. A negro lost his life. He stumbled into the canal.
 Because of the milder weather there Is little suffering. The city Is rapidly becoming normal again.
 Fire in the warehouse of W. B. Brig ham Son, wholesale grocers, this aft ernoon destroyed goods valued at s50,O0o The origin of the fire is unknown. The building is in the flooded district, but all of the water had receded from that section. Three car loads of loaded shot gun shells on the second story of the warehouse began exploding, but resulted in no damage. A few pistol shells were discharged, a bullet striking Fireman John Mcdonald in the back, inflicting a flesh wound.
 Montgomery, March 1s.-After reach Ing a maximum stage of 44.9 feet here today the Alabama river, almost reach ing record stage, began falling The river almost reaches the business cen ter of lower Commerce street. The flood stage here Is 35 feet.
 The river has already begun to recede at Wetumpka, where it reached AS feet. At Selma the river is still rising. It will go to 45.5 feet by tomorrow
 Charlotte, N. C.. March 1S.-The Caro- Hans flooded section Is gradually re- covering from the receding crest com ing with the rain of Friday The most serious delay to traffic Is reported by thes Southern railway. occasioned by the inundation of bridge across flaw river on the main line at point about IS miles north of Greensboro for a period The first train to pass over this bridge since Friday was the United States fast mail from Washington going to New Or leans. It passed yesterday about 7:3o D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
RULES
 AGAINST LEWIS

St. Louis, March 1S.-Judge Amidon, presiding in the case against E. c. Lewis, in the United States district court here, again ove-fuled questions today, the answers or which were ex- pected to show the relation of the post office department toward the Lewis publications.
 Matt G. Reynolds, receiver of the E. c. Lewis concerns, was today ap- pointed sole trustee of the Lewis Pub fishing company and allied interests in b beha1f of the creditors by Walter D. Coles, referee in bankruptcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
MILITARY SCHOOL FOR MONTGOMERY More Than 200 Commits stoned Officers Will Be
 in Attendance

Montgomery, March Montgomery will have a school for military officers of the state. It will be held during the week beginning May l3, and will be con ducted by nine officers from the United States army. Picket Springs probably will be selected as the site for the school.
 More than 200 officers will be in at tendance all commissioned officers, first sergeants and quartermaster sergeants of the Alabama National Guard being re- quired to be there. It is understood that this school will be conducted under more elaborate plans than was the one con ducted in Montgomery about two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
POWER COMPANIES
 OF GEORGIA MERGE

Atlanta, March 1S.-The Georgia Rail- way and Power company, a new $570D.- 0O0 corporation, today assumed full charge of Atlanta's street traction, gas and cleo tric companies and numerous water power companies throughout the state. The transaction was effected quietly to pre- vent interruptions or mishaps. The merger was approved by the railroad commissioners. The old Atlanta corpora tion offered some opposition over rates. The new concern is capitalized largely by New York and Canadian capitalists. this show won't suit but if you want to go somewhere and forget the blues and the notes due next week, the Bijous the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
ROOSEVELT SEES
 FIVE NATURALISTS
In Addressing School Children He Says, Don't Flinch, Don't Foul
 and Hit the Line Hard"N

Oyster Bay, March 1s.-Fiye visitors ap- peared at Sagamore Hill tonight. Col onel Roosevelt said there was not po- litician among them and that he was not talking politics today. His visitors, he ex- plained. were naturalsts.
 Earlier in the day Colonel Roosevelt at tended a St. Patrick's day dinner at the home of Father John c. York, pastor of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church at Huntington. Colonel Roosevelt made a simile from the football field.
 Don't flineh don't foul and hit the line hard,' he told them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Polly of the Circus"

Polly of the Circus" Frederick Thompson's mammoth production, with Miss Ida St. Leon in the leading role. will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Sat urday matinee and night. One of the great features of the play Is the realistic third act fin which the circus scenes are depicted, including a miniature circus caravan disappearing in the distance. The second seene of this act shows a circus in full swing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Josephine Peters

Josephine Peters. aged years. the little daughter of Mir. and 'Mrs. F. J. Peters, 23O1 Third avenue, north. was severely burned Saturday afternoon while preparing to celebrate her third birthday and died Sunday night.
 The child was being dressed by her mother to be taken to the picture shows. Her clothing accidentally caught fire from an open grate and was fatally burned before help could reach her.
 Funeral services will be held from Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
BURNED TO DEATH
 IN OPEN CRATE

Atlanta, March 18.A-While sitting in front of grate fire singing a lullaby to her grandchild last night, Mrs. J. P. Blodgett, aged 45, received burns from which she died at a local hos pital today. The baby was unhurt. Mrs. Blodgett was prominent in church work and was a charter member of the At fanta circle of Kings Daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
R. E. Hanby

R E Hanby, aged 55 years, died Sunday at Patton. The remains will arrive in the city today and will be taken in charge by Lige Loy. Funeral services will be held at woodIawn oen, e.ery al o'clock this afternoon. MT. hahpy was pioneer of this district, being native of Jefferson county. He Is survived by widow, three chn- dren and three brothers. He was a Ma son and an Odd Fellow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
CyRENE COM,IANDERy

THE SIR KNIGHTS OF CYRENE AND OF ALL COM MANDERIEs IN THE STATE AND VISITING SIR KNIGHTS ARE RE- QUESTED TO ATTEND A SPECIAL TUESDAY, MARCH 10, AT : 80 F. M. OFFICIAL INSPECTION BY RT. EM. SIR LOUIS J. WRIGHT, GRAND COMMANDER. WORK IN OR- DER OF KNIGHTS OF MALTA.
 ARTHgR BARTON, EM. COM. J. GEOHEGAN,
 RECORDER. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Mrs. w. w. GrayIee

Mrs. w. w. Gravlee of Fayette died last night at ' o'clock. The funeral will be held today. She is survived by her husband, two children and one brother, ". r. Bridges. of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Rates Reduced

Washington. March 1s-Transportatio rates on cotton seed from various points in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana to Memphis today were held by the interstate commerce conmissiot to be unreasonablely high and unduly discriminatory and ordered reduced by May l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Mrs. Zoe Videll

Mrs. Zoe Videll. aged 5s years. died last night at a local infirmary at 8 o'clock. The remains will be sent by Lige Loy this afternoon at o'clock to Dora, Ala. for interment there to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19

ports from Waichow say that the troops there are mutinous.
 Hong Kong March 1S.-Latest adviees from Sawtow, which has been the scene of serious fighting within the last week. say that the German consulate has been burned. Two gunboats have arrived there
 More than 15o0 persons have been l-lled at Canton and while conditions are calmer there, the outbreak is expected to be renewed at any time. Governor General Chan insists upon resigning. but there seems to be no way for him to escape from office. The bandit chief. Lux, addressing a meeting of merchants. said if the peoples army failed to secure victory over the government, it would shell Sha Men, tho foreign quarter, to bring about foreign intervention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
THEO. POULL
 GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Are you going to build resi- dences? Let me show you latest and up to date designs. 500 to select from. I can save you money. Absolutely practical in every line.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce J. K. r. Laird candidate for member of Board of Revenue of Jef. ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. Platform Good Roads. Residence 15 miles west of Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
At the Biiou

Away up in the hills of old New Hampshire a funny little man spends the summer months on a big farm, tiling the soil. teaching grouches how 10 laugh, feeding pigs, fishing and all the time he is doing these sundry rustic pursuits he is working his noodle overtime for a. fresh line Of gags to spring on unsuspect- ing but nevertheless appreciative Ameri- can audience.
 This man1s Billy B. Van, farmer in the summer and comedian par excellence in the winter-some eombinatlon-but he gets away with both ends of it. and the audi ence which witnessed this seasons of fering, "A Lucky Hoodoo,'' at the Bijou last night, won't be able to forget their good, hearty laughs for many a day.
 While there would still be a show without Van, large juicy slice of fun and original humor without the erst- vile Patsy Bolivar in the cast. If something funny as for a bookkeeper to turn over a page. The gift was handed to him several years ago. and he has been letting the public In on the ground floor ever since he put the footlights between them And again, Vans show this season is something of an education-that is, in the way of showing up some of the dark and mysterious ways behind the foot lights. What small portion of plot there is deals with Van being props tech nically speaking, a property man, in the first act, and assistant to a would be fortune teller in the second. During the tryout of supposed acts joining the show. Van shows how stage thunder, in fact. everything in the effect line, is produced. And all the time he Is handing the audi ence a line of gab that would make q sideshow ballyhoo man think he hadn't begun yet
 Something else which put the audience
 into a very receptive moo large number of local hit H be off at the expense of pu' '9icilA
 Van has surround hN1Heif a quite a good cast, and ar4eiT afe ranked with him were l9rar sisters, Nell and Rose, " 1thR iancing, good looks, actin 7Ha cSstu utH es won them much favor. aa 4rfar#fe as an ultra jelly bean of eae mewhat of a laugh prodt hQHffi q again some singer for eucn saia brought him rounds of iGisl Bright as the stage mar Wright as the angel. ba Ha t Emma and Harry Satei aHaif ans; Je- rome Bruner as f.r rla1 Francis Folsom, and no ile icart ns dog, Nero, aided gret n NFlf9 -he per- formance finisf arSec lp stun ~'e- 'ool,in~ chk ann f Ice 0he truth this timet tth fff
 Van scored M Ht4 z. You Gotta Quit Kics Aroun'." If one is lookii lucatIon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
Tine Ape-Hara1d ie au,tori.,

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce the candidacy of Hugh McGeever for the Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19

Cal I. Dabbs of Bessemer is a candi. date for member of Board of Revenue of Jefferson county subject to the &C., tion of the democratic primary, 1912. Will appreciate your support
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR HOARD OF REyENur

The Age Herald Is hereby authorized to announce the candidacy of Capt. I. w. Crook of Bessemer. Ala, for the office of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary. April 1, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19

We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Edward E. Dean (real estate man) for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county subject to the action of democratic primary, April l, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19

Dr. J. F. Hancock, candidate for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary, Monday, April 1. 1912. Your support and influence will be appre.- ciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19
COUNTY TREASURER

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce Dr. John s. Gilespy as can- didate for Treasurer of Jefferson ceiun- ty, subject to the action of tt-s demo- cratic primary. April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19

ports from waichow say that the troops there are mutinous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-19

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-05

express messenger and baggageman.
Between the first and second explos-
ions Messenger Kerr protested that
the second safe was too near the
trunks.
@Get on the other side,' said one Of
the bandits as he drew his revolver
and marched the men to the other side
Of the car. The robbers forced Kerr
and Williams to turn their backs upon
them while they were working at the
safes. both Of which were torn into
bits. Part of one safe went through
the roof Of the car. The men scooped
up the money and valuables into a
flour sack after they forced the eS-
press messenger, the baggageman and
J. B. seisk, conductor, to leave the
car
On the outside two others with guns
and masks took charge Of them and
kept them covered until their compan-
ions appeared with their sack Of loot
AS the bandits disappeared into the
darkness toward the Kayanaugh noun
tains they fired three shots in the air
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-10-05
PROBE TO
CONTINUE
Telegram BY united Press

Telegram by United Press
Washington, Oct 5-Comprehensive
plans for the continuation Of the in-
yeatigation Of campaign expenses were
laid by the clapp committee in a for
NAL conference todag
Congressman Mckinley, the Taft
pre-convention manager, will be the
first witness next week. McHarg and
Hanna viii follow, and Archbold win
be feeesled
It was indicated that among the
witnesses to be called soon are Hnles,
chas. Taft, Mccombs, McAdoo, Per
kins, Hearst and Munsey.
Later Senator Clapp formally an
nounced that Hfles. Chas. Taft, Roger
Sullivan Of Illinois and MedHl aieGor
mick, an original Roosevelt boomer
would be among the star witnesses
next week. Charles Crane Of Chicago
Ogden Mills OF New York and Others
viii testify Monday