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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

r4ee1ns temperalules es on tuiiasnt n'ap embrace small portions of the inter mountain plateau, the eastern Rocky mountain slope and the entire northern country from the Dakotas eastward
 In the southern states rain mas cohtil- ned and in many places heavy amounts are reported. At Memphis, l.34 inches have fallen during the past 2i hours; at Montgomery, 2S4 inches; at Mobile, l.t4 inches; at New Orleans, 1 inch; at Gal weston, 1.2S inches. and at Charleston, 1H inches. At many other stations rain- falls of nearly an inch were reported. Temperature changes have been lrregu- lar and rather unimportant.
 The eastward movement of the nigh now over the southwest will cause gem eral cooler change throughout the south ern states, and a slow change to more settled conditions during the next 2i hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
DECLARE DIVIDEND Board of Directors of American Bank in Regular Meeting Yesterday

At the regular meeting of the board of directors of the American Trust and Saw ings bank held yesterday the regular quarterly dividend of per cent was de- clared.
 This dividend is payable January 1 out of the earnings of the previous quarter. and 1t was shown yesterday that after paving 1t a handsome sum will remain to be carried over to undivided profits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 23-Foreeast for Alabama. Clearing and colder Tues day; Wednesday fair.
 Georgia Rain followed by clearing Tuesday; colder in south portion
 Tennessee: Fair west, snow followed by clearing in east and central DOT tions Tuesday; Wednesday fair.
 Mississippi. Fair Tuesday colder southeast portion; Wednesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Supreme Court Adiourns

Washlngton. December 23.-The United States supreme court today after an- ncuncing several minor decisions ad- journed until January without giving a decision as to the rights of Union Pacific stockholders in the distribution or the southern Pacific stock held by the Union Pacific Railroad company. It made no decision in the state rate cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
POLITICS WILL NOT FIGURE
 IN INAUGURAL COMMITTEE

use of the pension building. 1t was also decided to ask the national legislature for permission to quarter visiting troops in the halls of public buildings. This per mission was refused four years ago. The finance committee reports that there will be plenty of money forthcoming with which to meet the expenses, and larger crowd than ever has attended an inau- gural ceremony is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Richardson Dead

Washington, December 23.-Wiliam R. Richardson, for several years news editor of the Washington Star, and for many years connected with newspapers in Washington and Atlanta. died at his resi- dence at Drummon, Md, last night, after a lingering illness. Cirrhosis of the liver was the direct cause of death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
HE HAD UNRULY HAIR.

Couldn't do thing with it. Stood in every direction at once, then in no direc- tion. This was before he used Halls Hair Remover. Now his hair looks we'll kept, stays in place. The scalp is clean and healthy. Hair is growing faster. No dandruff. No falling hair. Not the slight est danger of coloring the hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Military News Sensored

St. Petersburg, December 23.-An im- I.erial decree issued today forbids the cir eelation of military or navy news of any kind whatsoever. The decree remains in force for year It gives in minute de- tail a list of matters which must not be touched upon, including the fulfilling of factory orders for the army or navy and relating to furioughs or calls to the colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Christmas Tree This Afternoon

The annual Christmas tree and celebra- ton of the Sunday school of the Church of the Advent, will take place in the church Christmas at o'clock this after noon. Last year the Christmas celebra- ton of the Sunday school took place at the parish house and having outgrown the parish house, they are this year hav- ing the children's service at 3 in the church so that all may have an oppor- tunity of attending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Dr. Rosser Reports

Dr. H. N. Roser, county health officer. has submitted his monthly report to the board of revenue in reference to the jail and aims house. Dr. Rosser stated both institutions were well kept and the food is sound and wholesome. well cooked and of sufficient quantities. i> stated the other conditions were Aame as when he made his October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

nouncement has been received In refer ence to the appointment, <
 Mr Seddon has been chief engineer for the Seaboard several years and under the various admipistrations has executed many improvements. He is well known in Birmingham. He has been here sew eral times on viaduct negotiations, but not recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
seddon's Promotion Rumored

That w. l.. Seddon, chief engineer for the Seaboard Air Line, will be appointed assistant to the president, effective Jan uary 1, was generally understood in Bir- mingham yesterday. No official an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tab let's Druggists refund money if it falls to cure. E. w. GROVES signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
ARMED DEPUTIES
 GUARD M|DV|LLE
Strict Quarantine Declared as Result of Menigitis
 Epidemic

Midville, Ga, December 23.-Armed deputies were stationed today on every public road entering this place to en- force the quarantine declared as result of the meningitis epidemic which up to the present time has caused 12 deaths. No deaths were reported today, and only one additional case developed Nine patients now are being treated.
 The general exodus of citizens was stopped today when the guards Were stationed to enforce the quarantine. Ad- vices from the adjoining towns of Mill len and Waynesboro state that fugitives from Midvile have been isolated and will be kept under quarantine for two weeks.
 Physicians placed in charge of the sit uation by the Burke county officials today expressed the belief that the epi- demic had been gotten under control.
 We have it very well in hand, the progress we are making Is entirely sat isfactory," declared pr. Theodore G. ker- shaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

Atlanta, Ga, December Ex-Governor Joseph M Brown today telegraphed Dr. Samuel c. Benedict, president of the state board of health, urging him not to hesitate to invoke federal aid to stay the Midwife, Ga, meningitis epidemic if in the opinion of the health boarI, that action seemed advisable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
EHRLICH
 DISAPPEARS, LEAVING
 SHORTAGE OF $45, ,60O
Continued From Page One,

who are my friends, employees and rela-
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Temp'ture Lowest
 At for pm. day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

He wrote song OF April.
OF tempered. tender breeze.
OF gently nodding flowers.
OF softly humming bees.
But when the verse was published
And people read the ode
II showed.
He wrote song Of sunshine.
A III OF cloudless skies.
or shadows on the grasses.
OF fitting butterflies.
But when the verse was published
The weather maker scored
II poured
SO now the gentle minstrel.
Whenever he may sing
A song OF bitter winter.
Or summertime or spring.
lie simply adds footnote,
A simple thing. ! wis
Like this
weather permitting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
YOU'LL FIND lit HERE
News of the Day Condensed for Busy People

Co The Seattle star
viii confer favor BY notifying
this afftee 40 once 80 any thli
ufc 60 secure prompt ana reg
ular delivery Of the paper. %
any attempt 90 substitute an
other paper for The Seattle
Star. ii IL the drnife of the
mnnascment 10 secure the best
service for all. and complaints
are given courteous and prompt
attention. IL your paper fate
TO arrive any nlaht by
o'clock. kindly phone this office
at once. Main ptou. AK Tor
the Circulation Department
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
CONSPIRACY
TO DEFRAUD
HIS WIFE

SAN FRANCISCO, MAY l'
Charged with entering into con
splracy with his brother TO defrand
the iatters wife. Nora Helen Ger
trude Jenner. leader In London 80
ciety and daughter OF the late Field
Marshal Stewart Of the British
army. of her alimony, Daniel T.
Murphy. local millionaire member
of the nurlingame set and promi'
nent clubman. Is named today by
his slsterin.law as co-defendant IN
the suit which she filed against her
divorced husband. neftram Samuel
Joseph rhinestone O'Ncil Murphy.
10 collect ylz,ies.T6 back allmony.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

west. for It's risky proposition 10
try ostrich farming aa far north rs
Seattle. Hut II you're willing 10
take n chance you have TO spend
all the way roundabout $500 20
81 GOO for one ostrich, almost the
price OF an automobile.
when n. W. Wood first conceived
the idea OF lntrodnc2E these bis
birds as far north N Seattle ne
had double purpose. exhibition
and the raising OF ostrich plnmes.
which are very valuablc--aak any
woman.
And that's why Wood values
Colonel SO highly Colonel" 10 a
splendld specimen OF bird. lie
Is almost JET black and Il viii make
a womaus mouth water 70 sec
those beautiful feathers on his
back.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
A FeW osTRIcHlsMs.

Tho only ostrich farm In the :
= Northwest is located at the Z
4 corner OF &ist av. and Madison =
4 VI.
4 An ostrich IL worth all the 4
4 way from $500 10 81 900. 4
. Value OF an ostrich depends Z
= upon the quality OF the Z
4 feathers.
4 Male osfriches are the I
4 best
4 An ostrich can eat five I
= pounds OF alfalfa q day. I
4 They mate only once.
. An ostrich lives 10 be 100 I
= years old.
4 II takes an ostrich egg six 4
= weeks 10 hatch
= = - Il - = =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
AT THE CIRCUIT


The Circuit theatre is presenting
the masterpiece OF literature,
Homer's Odyssey produced in
Milan, Italy, at cost OF 100000.
II Is one of.the greatest spectacular
films, and serves TO bring the great
epic poem down TO the people. "a
mission that the silent drama Is full
filling with wonderful success nj.
most daily. This story OF Ulysses
after the Trojan war and his ad.
ventures on the return home, Is In
three reels. The goddesses Minerva
and Penelope are, with Ulysses. the
central characters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
NO NEW vAsHoN DOCK

Residents OF vashon who peti.
toned for dock 60 be built by the
county were turned down when
their request was presented 10 the
board Of county commissioners. The
old dock AZ the Mllette wharf has
been offered FREQ TO the county, but
some OF the vashon residents claim
that Il Is practically useless.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
TITANIC PICTURES ,
7 AT The GRAND ,


V = y !"
Eugene Levy, manager OF the
Grand Opera House. has extended
the engagement Of the moving pic
lures incident to the wreck OF the
steamship Titanic until the end OF
the week. so tremendous has been
the patronage as a result OF this ex-
hibition. The pictures OF the tt
tanic are shown as ayl added attrac.
ton. Today the entire program
was changed. with the exception
noted. the Gladstone sisters. In sing
ing and acrobatIc dancing. Lew
Harris. formerly leading comedian
with the Soul Kiss" company. and
Hugo and Mendoza, harp and violin
artists, being the new numbers.
There will be free matinee for
children OF Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
CAN EARN $3.50. BUT
WIFE 0ETS NOTHING

= penniman can earn $3.50 a 4
4 month. SO says his wife. Bes- 4
4 sic l.. Pennlfnan But he re- 4
4 fuses 20 contribute anything 10 4
4 her support. she alleges In her 4
4 complaint for divorce filed. 4
4 She also asks the court TO
A award her the community prop
4 erty. consisting Of timber lands 4
4 in Oregon valued al about 4
4 $4,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

~ Wv ~ ffAfF
when the census
bureau gets in
its W ork @ I
counting noses
A congressman.
at.largc " sup
poned 20 repre-
sent the people
Of the tire
state and not %
n particular dis.
.trfct In th q
present h o ss
tn ey are as
scarce as hens
teeth" aim ont.
Carl HAYDEN Of
Arizona hrfn ga
the total up 20
Tan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

ssn Francisco. May IA wife
may slap a woman for writing let.
tern 10 her husband. says Police
Judge shor'ait You did inst right.
madam. he told Mrs. LILY Heur
Diminishing a battery charge brought
BY MIss MAY Cook.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

Portland. Or, May fs--Hundreds
OF residents have appealed TO the
health department TO remove q me
nasefie OF Siameac twin pigs. two.
headed ROSTERS. seyen-eyed rats
and other animal freaks. on the
ground that they make mort ~nolse
than normal animals and are a gen.
erai pest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

men ~ stop TOT
breakfast The
Spanish yer.
nor OF Manila
did not know the
American c o d 9
for brea hfasf.
and when he saw
the Am erica n
v eam els pulling
away he wired
Madrid that I'm.
lie ga m " a y
licked Than
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

Remitiisurs In the two eases
against Alfred q cohn. whose con.
yicflons ~ fraudulent registration
we're reversed BY the supreme court
several weeks ago. were received by
the county clerk this morning,
cohn viii probably not have To
stand trial again.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

L. e. Edison, 3o2 Eaei building.
10 the proud posssxsor Of a frlsky
automobile. While be was cranklng
his machine II started sooner than
he bad expected Il. Before II
stopped u had crashed into the
plate glass window Of swIft'E drug
store on Second av. The auto was
injured.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

Mr.. bisnk---po you resilre
how much money you have
spent the last month";
Mrs. blsnk--Why, I haven't
spent a cent; ! had everything
charged.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

Dewey and his men. all fused up
with coffee aud biscuits. came bach
and finished Smelling the fortified.
lions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

= Proud Father Ny daughter ,
= studied painting abroad. ,
Z Ffiend-I thought so. II
= never saw a sunset like that In I
= this country San FranclTco I
4 Chronicle. .
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

ssr Francisco. May f.--Becon,lno
a Christian. FonE How repndlated
polysnmy and left hls two wives In
Ching After some years he II to
be depofted 10th have become ruff
frsetissN since the revolution and
Fong Is nervous.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

a Girl has one advantage
over q man. She can make .
name for herself BY Ivs, getting
married.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

sevensy-five new members were
Initiated into the Court Excelsior
No. II. forestera 81 America. last
night The occasion waA calebrai.
ed with a banquet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

csnnery tender Berlin. built for
the Lindcnberxer Packing Co, wAs
launched from the yards Of Carlson
Brothers. Port Blakeiey. yesterday.
The vessel will be sent TO kttchi.
kan In about two weeks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

she--it says here that . man
In Kansas has . chicken that
can dance and tries TO siru.
He--Why. the stage 10 crowd
cd with Unconstitutional En-
quirer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

Girls club Of the Broadway hIph
school will give its annual enter
tainment In the school auditorium
Friday night. A good program,
which viii include gymnastics,
dances and wand drills. has been
prepared. A playiet entitled In
May win be presented.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

= Water win be shut off on =
. Seventh nv. T.. between King :
= ~. and Charles at. and on =
4 Eighth nv. T.. between Charles >
4 and Dearborn SITS. and on =
= Charles st.. between Seventh =
= av. :. and Eighth nv. =. =
= Thursday. MAY Z. from a. M .
4 10 .. m. and on Weller, be-. :
= tween Maynard av. and Sew .
4 enth av. g.. at the same time.st
\ =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

ostrich.
That's only an imaginary ostrich
however.
The real ones you can see at the
ostrich farm on the corner OF aisi
nv. and Madison AZ. any day--its
the only ostrich farm In the North
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01


Or. Roland o. Grant. lecturer and
scientist. who IL In Seattle on his
Seth trip across the country. will
address, members OF the Ad club
in the Press Club auditorium to-
night
A New York man succeeded
In playing a piano so hours to
set an endurance record. Too
bad pianos are made 90 sub
stantiaI.
-Four persors filed applications
for divofce Mt the court house yes
terday.
Rainier chapter OF the Daughters
OF the American Revolution. met
Yesterday at the Lincoln hotel. TO
award prizes to the writer's OF the
best essays ia the organizations
first annual grammar school con
test. Frederick De Wolf Emory OF
the Lowell school won the first
prize OF broom schools.
Suit for $500 damages has been
commenced against Harry Cohen by
Harry Baker as result OF an al
legged assault by Cohen upon the
plaintiff. Baker charges Cohen hit
him over the nose with club. Feb
ruary 30, last.
Telling fortunes by tea leaves
10 as good a way 40 any other
Sheriff Hodge has instructed all
his deputies to keep lookout for
J. J. Bartlett, an Everett business
man, who has been missing from
his home since Monday. Bartlett
had $3.50 on his person at the time
OF his disappearance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
2l9ES;5Sz

May |. 1898. at 1886 n. m, Com
modore George Dewey algnalied his
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

Upon the complaint Of J. c. Allan.
an attorney. the board OF public
works will inspect various summer
homes, nhaeks, tents and camps ON
Alki av., near the city hsthins
house. which Allen charges are
''uneightly and In poor sanitary
condition"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

Regular monthly meeting Of she
King County Humane society VIII
be held Thursday night. In the par.
lorx OF the Commercial club, ut I
O'Clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

Carl Hayden ten.
N an amendment 20 the present
city lighting charges. recommend
ed for passage by the city utilities
committee. ~ passed fayornbly ~
the city council. patrons of the city
light company will gst q cheaper
light rate. The amendment reduces
the present charge Of cents 10 8
cents a kiiowatf hour for the nrs'
so klluwattR and ccnta thereafter
per month.
FACT AND IMAGINATION
II know you don't love me-"
she cried. peessshly.
II do love you" he demyrred,
"oriy not ~ much a. you
Imagine I do.~--6aslre.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01
LOIS or .gM.

Two divorce DEGREES were issusd
at the court house yesterday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-01

-Four persons filed applications
for dlvofce Mt the court house yes
terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
PUT UNDER BOND ON
 ORDER OF CORONER
Investigation of Killing of Negro by Automobile Will Be Made To-
 morrow Morning

Dr. B. A. Walker, the man who hired the taxicab from the Jones Taxicab company Saturday evening. which struck and killed E. A. Evans. a negro, in Graymont later that same evening. was yesterday morning arrested by Of- fcer Darnell at his residence and made bond for 5000 on a charge of man slaughter, as Coroner E. L. Brasher had instructed. Dr. Walker yesterday was non- committal concerning his re- arrest, and refused to be interviewed by reporters.
 Coroner B. l.. Brasher, in whose hands the case has been placed, yesterday rotifed the principals in the case and The police that an investigation of the accident would be held Tuesday morn ing at 9:3O o'clock in his office, and that witnesses would be examined then.
 In speaking to q reporter yesterday afternoon, Coroner Brasher said: As far as possible I have investigated the case from the standpoint of the public, and it certainly presents some serious features"
 Ralph Condray. the young chauffeur. who was driving the car at the time of the accident. yesterday refused to mak e c statement concerning any new fea- ture in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
Like Birmingham Investments

John B. Floyd, who Is q well known bond salesman. while not engaged in q mercantile business in Birmingham is none the less a travelling man and Is widely known among the travellers who make Birmingham their headquarters. MT. Floyd returned Saturday from an ex- tensive trip in south Alabama, Georgia, and points in Florida.
 Business is good everywhere" said MT. Floyd yesterday. "T find evidences of great commercial activities while the investment public Is not aloof to hear ing explanations of investments hailing from Birmingham. We have been un- usually successful this year in many very large transactions i'd the fact that Bir. mingham Is so sr endid1y advertised anl so thoroughly we'll known as a plag of great riches has assisted in various sue cesses.
 "rhe travelling men of Birmingham, whom I meet often, are all pleased with the general situation and l hear con- stanty that Birmingham is gaining b. great strides as a jobbing center. Tho general idea seems to be that whatever is worth while may be secured here from the wholesale merchants"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-28
HOPSON ANNOUNCES
 FIRM WILL REBUILD
New Solid Concrete Warehouse Will Be Located on Site of Burned
 Building

c. w. Hopson, of the firm of G. w. Hopson and Sons, wholesale grocers, whose warehouse was destroyed by fire last week, yesterday gave out the in- formation that he would immediately bcgin operations to rebuild at his old site, on the corner of Avenue A and Sixteenth street. Although unable as yet to make any definite statements as to the size of the new building and its cost, 1t Is understood that the new warehouse will be one of the largest in the city, and of solid concrete.
 The firm has opened temporary head quarters at 1705 First avenue, and is preparing to handle all orders that come in. Mir. Hopson said: "Competi- tors have kindly agreed to furnish some staples for our present orders until we can get a new supply new stock has been put in at our temporary head quarters. and We are ready for business We wish 10 thank several firms for their kindness during our trouble.H