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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
RESOLUTIONS BY BAKERS
Think Where Complaints Are Made
 That Names Should Be Called

number of Birmingham bakers have called attention to the follow ing resolutions adopted by the Ma tional Association of Master Bakers al Memphis February 6, 1912.
 Whereas. During the past year state and city authorities have taken strong measures in inspecting estab- lishments where bakery goods and oth- CT food products arc manufactured and,
 Whereas, We fully realize the ne- cessity of the confidence of the gen. eral public in our goods as essential to the welfare and success of our bus mess
 Therefore. be 1t resolved: That the National Association of Master Bakers commends these officials for the work so far done, but that we protest against the practice of many sanitary officers in announcing through news papers that they had found number of insanitary bakeries, without men, tioning names. thus casting stigma on all bakeries
 We strongly urge that as simple matter of justice tn. names of all bakers offending against the laws of decency and cleanliness be published in the newspapers. and be it
 Further resolved, That the National Association of Master Bakers demands that more drastic measures be taken to the end that all insanitary bake shops be cleaned up or closed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
TWO ARE WOUNDED
 BY JOHN CLARK Said to Be Continuation of Enmity of Twenty
 Years

Clark sdale, Miss, February B. James Johnson, manager of local in- surance agency, was shot and seriously wounded, and J. W. Cutrer, widely known banker, was less seriously wounded early today by James Clark, member of prominent family of this city. Clark was arrested.
 The shooting occurred in cutrers of- fee, and at the time Johnson and scv- era1 other persons were in the room In conference with the banker Clark Is a brother-in- Jaw of Cutrer and the shooting Is declared tt pc the culmina ton of an enmity between the two of 20 years standing, originating with u business transaction.
 Clark, immediately after he entered, began firing, after. 1t is asserted, he had announced an int-ntion to shoot cutrer. Two bullets struck Cutrer m the face Johnson accidentally was thrown between the two ylen and re- ceived a bullet in his breast. Clark surrendered.
 A surgeon was summoned to come from Memphis aboard special train 10 attend the wounded men.
 Late tonight 1t was announced that in all probability both men would re- cover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
VISITORS MAKE 4
 TRIP ID EMPIRE Richmond Party Returns Enthusiastic Over Con-
 ditiOn of Properties

Visiting Richmond capitalists and others made a trip to the Empire mines of the Empire Coal company yesterday and returned last night enthusiastic over the fine condition in which they found the properties.
 The party occupied a private car and were the guests of President Frank Nell son of the Empire company. Those who made the trip in addition to Mir. Nelson were: Fred Scott, T. B. Scott and George Cole Scott of Richmond; Leo K Steiner, of Birmingham, MT. Nelsons associate in the Empire company; w. c. Adams, of Baltimore; General Agent Doughty, of the Frisco; Priestly Toulman and E. w. Barrett
 Members of the party were especially pleased with the fine equipment which President Nelson has installed at Elm pire. An inspection was also made of the company's 300 coke ovens, all of the product of which is shipped to the Paci- fc coast to be used in the great sugar refineries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
.C.F. GERRY OPENS
 RATE HEARING

New orleans, February 2s.-A rate hearing was begun here today before Examiner Charles F. Gerry of the inter- state commerce commission as the result of the complaint of the New Orleans cotton exchange of an attempted 10 point discrimination against New Orleans in favor of Galveston on cotton. Stripped of all technicaities the cotton trade here is trying to show that the Texas railroad commission Is threatening lower rate on cotton within Texas by 10 points un- less the railroads raise rates from Texas points to New Orleans the same amount thereby giving Galveston the advantage over this port by 10 points or 10 cents per hundred weight.
 Contrary to expectations. members of the Texas railroad commission were not present at the hearing. Among the Texas railroad men present were: J. l.. West, general freight agent of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad, of Dallas: J. R. Christian, general freight agent of the Southern Pacific railroad, of Hous- ton; J. s. Herschey, general freight agent of the Santa Fe lines. of Calves ton; E. l.. Sargent, general freight agent of the Texas and Pacific railroad. of Dallas. The cotton exchange was repre- sented by E. J. Glenny. president; J. A. Smith and s. w. Weis, the chairmen of the freight discriminatory bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
B'NAI BIRTH AFFAIR
 WAS GREAT SUCCESS

An exceptionally large attendance was present last night at the Turn Verein hall on First avenue for tn, B'Nai B'Rith celebration. The pro- gramme was a marked success, the ad- dress Of Isadore Shapiro on Are Wa Driving, Drifting or Dragging" call ing forth particular praise. MT. Sha- piro's oratorical powers were never dis played to a better advantage and his remarks afforded much entertainment for the assemblage. Splendid refresh ments were served after the pro- gramme was completed and the guests then indulged in dancing.
 The programme as carried out was as follows:
 Meeting called to order by the pres ident, Ben Leader.
 Opening remarks. Dr. NJ. Newfield.
 Violin solo, NJ. F. Williams.
 Reading from life of Leo N. Levi Stanley Beitman.
 Recitation, Miss Clara Scholder.
 Oration "Afe We Driving, Drifting or Dragging?' Isadore Shapiro.
 Vocal selection, Miss Maugerete SchwarZ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
MYSTERY SHROUDS
 MANS WHEREABOUTS

Gainesville, Fla, February 2s.-Mystery surrounds the disappearance here Mon- day night of pr. H. c. Spencer, we'll known physician and an all day and night hunt for him by searching parties has been fruitless. Late Monday night Dr. Spencer was summoned to attend a patient at turpentine still about three miles distant. When he failed to return hunt for him disclosed his automobile, with his medicine chest, etc., intact
 turned up against fence. No trace of the missing man has been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
MIR. KNOX SPEAKS
 TO THE REPUBLICS
 GELATIN AMERICA
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

two continents of the new world will more closely unit them. Culebra Is the clot in the artery of intercourse whose removal will give free and full circulation throughout the whole or-- ganism to the vivifying currents of friendship. peace, commerce and pros perity.'
 Arjona Responds
 Tn response, the Panaman minister of foreign relations, Arstides Ariona, the only other speaker of the evening, said:
 We know that your mission is for international concord. Tell your govern ment that we are linked by insoluble ties-a thousand reasons of gratitude binding the United States and Panama and we know how to respond to an in vitation of an American"
 Just before the speaking began much excitement was caused by a flashight which set fire to the paper decorations. The photographer and others promptly stamped out the blaze. The diners, most of whom remained seated cheered ana little harm was done.
 Those present at the dinner included practically all the government officials from the President down, the members of the diplomatic and consular corps and most of the prominent officials of the canal zone.
 Many women watched the proceedings from the balcony of the hall, which was elaborately decorated with the American and Panaman colors. A band outside the hall played American patriotic airs while an orchestra within devoted its atten- ton to popular American tunes.
 Secretary Knox received an ovation when he arose to speak and seemed greatly pleased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
NEW LIGHT RATES IN EFFECT TOMORROW City Commissioners State Company Is Not Elk.
 pected to Protest

Tomorrow the ordinance adopted by the commission some time ago reduc- ing the rates for electric lighting as charged at the present time by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will become effective
 From that date the people of the city will secure electricity at rate considerably reduced from the present figure Inasmuch, however. as some of the meters of the city will not be read until several days after March 1 have elapsed it is indicated that the amount of the reduction due will have to be approximated by the company.
 The commissioners stated yesterday that A. H. Ford. president of the com- pany, had tentatively agreed to put the new ordinance Into effect and that there is no danger os legal con- troyersy as to the constitutionality of the recent referendum election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
ORGANIZE ANOTHER
 ROOSEVELT CLUB

San Francisco. February 2s-The Roose- welt Republican league of California was organized here today, nearly every sec- ton of the state being represented at the meeting. State Chairman John w. Stet- son of oakland was elected president and Philip Bancroft of San Francisco secre- tary.
 The meeting delegated to the executive committee power to nominate delegates to the national republican convention. The names of Gov. Hiram w. Johnson, Con- gressman William Kent and Francis J. Heney were among those suggested to the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
PARTY OF STRIKERS !. 60 ID WASHINGTON Many Bear Scars From
 Injuries Received
 in Mills

Lawrence, Mass, February 2S.-Arrange-
 ments for sending party of textile strik-
 CTS, including children. to Washington to
 appear before a congressional committee.
 as suggested by Congressman Victor Ber- ger, were completed tonight. The party
 probably will start Monday
 More than 50 men, women and children, representing each of the IS nationalites among the strikers will make the trip.
 The children selected. all of of whom are over IA years old, are themselves mill
 workers. In some instances they bear
 scars from injuries sustained while at
 work. Among the number will be a girl
 whose scalp was torn off by a machine.
 The proposal to send a number of chill
 dren to Philadelphia was frustrated by
 the authorities last Saturday with the re-
 suit that the question of the legality of
 the police action was raised, has .been
 abandoned for the present.
 Col. IeRoy Sweetzer, who has been in command of the troops since they were brought here seven weeks ago, will be re- lleved from further duty before the close of the week, according to an announce ment tonight. This is In response to his repeated requests on the ground that per- sonal business required his attention. The committee appointed yesterday to report to the district court on the cases of the 14 children who were taken into custody on Saturday as neglected will ap- pear before Judge Mahoney tomorrow. It l is understood they will recommend that several of the children be placed in the care of the state board of charities. Boston, February 2S.-The heads of the Lawrence mills, all of whom have theiI | executive offices in this city, dsclaim re- sponsbility for the refusal of the police to allow children to be sent to New York | Philadelphia, Washington and elsewhere | In joint statement issued tonight the | mill owners say;
 l "The manufacturers of Lawrence are ir no way responsible for any detention o children who were being sent out of the state. The manufacturers did not ask fol this; they were not consulted about 1t
 they were not informed of the contem. | plated action of the local authorities | A call was issued tonight for q
 meeting of the general committee Of
 the central labor union tomorrow aft | ernoon when definite action on the
 matter of calling a strike under the
 auspices of the American Federation
 of Labor probably will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
MORTIMER SCH|FF'S
 VALET IS RELEASED

New York, February 2s.--Foll l.. Brandt, former valet of Mortimer l.. Schiff. sen- fenced to a penal time service, was re- leased today. He left the criminal court building immediately followed by large crowd.
 A surety company furnished the sIoo0 bond required. G0o0 on the indictment charging burglary and s2500 on the indict- ment charging assault upon MT. Schiff.
 From his counsels office Brandt in terview was given out. in which the young swede repudiated the so-called confession of burglary at the Schiff home in 1907, which he signed in Mr. Schins office. He said he did not read the confession" and believed the paper was contract with MT. Schiff for money with which he might set himself up in business fin Sweden.
 The grand jury continued investigation of the Brandt case today to determine if there is basis for indictments charging conspiracy. Several prison officials were witnesses. Brandt himself will appear before the grand jury next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
FIRE 200 TORPEDOES WITH
 A PERFECT SCORE; NEW RECORD

Washington. February 2S.-Firing moro tan 200 torpedoes without losing one is the record of the United States Atlantic torpedo fleet. This, according to an an- nouncement made at the navy depart ment, established a mark for the little craft which never has before been made by any ships of the navy in active com mission. Since the repair 9f the vessels after their experiences with the recon, storm off the Atlantic seaboard they have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
KEEP RAILROADS.
 FROM THE CANAL
Party of Citizens From Merchants Organizations Urge Mir. Taft
 to Take Action

Washington, February 2s.-Representa- tives of commercial organizations in Boston. Philadelphia. San Francisco and Portland. Oregon. today urged President Taft to see to it that no trans-continent- }l railroad company be permitted to
 crate steamship lines through the Pan anna canal They advocated free traffic through the canal. or tolls favoring American shipping. Later several of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
EX.GOX. HERRICK
 GUEST OF MIR. TAFT

Washington, February 2s.-Former Gov ernor Myron T. Herrick of Ohio, recently appointed ambassador to France, suc- ceeding Robert Bacon, resigned, was a house guest of the President and Mrs. Taft tonight. MT. Herrick said he came to Washington with a delegation from the American Bankers association in terested in legislation before Congress. but that he intended to learn something about being diplomat from the state department while here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
LOOKOUTS SIGN

Chattanooga, Tenn, rebruary 2s-(Spe- cial.)-The signed contracts of George Mill and Pitcher Mercer were received by Manager Billy Smith this morning at baseball headquarters. placing all the Lookouts now within the fold. There has not been the semblance of a holdout among the huge number of men cor ralled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
Officials Believe They Have
 Brains of Band
FORD IS IDENTIFIED
New York Detectives Carry Prisoner Back to NOrth-Are Positive of His Identity-Find Sam
 pie of Cloth

New York, February 2s.-Two more arrests were made tonight in connec- tion with the $25,ooo taxicab robbery
 of February IS and according to Dep- uty Police Commissioner Dougherty he
 believes he now has "the brains" of
 the holdup. The two prisoners arc
 James Pascalle. proprietor of saloon
 where, it is alleged, the $25.O00 was divided, and Robert Delce, his partner.
 Both men were charged with assault and battery.
 Deputy Commissioner Dougherty said:
 'In my opinion the two prisoners
 were the brains of the hold up and the three men who came into the osaloon and took $10.000 of the loot were act ing for and under the supervision of the cafe proprietors." These three men have been alluded to as the brigands." Jesse Albruszo one of the prisoners previously taken was said by the police tonight to have
 made a complete confession of his part in the hold up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
DANCING EAGLE ROCK'

All of the late dissension against the turkey trot.' tho grizzly bear and tho bunny hug was brought to a climax last night when Al negroes were arrested at Avenue H. between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets. The charge against the society folks was disorder
 ly conduct. but one of the men stated that it was merely little social dance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
STATE COMMITTEE
 FOR COL. ROOSEVELT

Seattle, Wash. February 2S.-The Roose- welt state committee selected here last Thursday met today and organized. Head quarters will be opened in Seattle to- morrow.
 It was decided to serve notice on the re- publican state committee which meets in Tacoma tomorrow that unless county con ventions were held under the direction of the republican state committee the Roosevelt state committee would hold county and state conventions and send delegates to the national convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
WACO WANTS TO SEE
 A SOX-MACK GAME

Waco, Tex, February 2.-When Presi- dent Comisky of the Chicago Americans arrives here tomorrow. the commander of the team. Waco business men will ask that his aggregation play the New York National team here The New York men are in training at Mar lin, Texas. Light practice work engaged the Chicago team today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29

made records both In speed and smokd 2 prevention.
 The 16 destroyers have made full power| runs on which they made higher aver-I age speed than had ever been made onI similar runs. The best speed record was| made by the Paulding with an average of SIS knots
 The Burrows has almost mastered the art of smoke prevention and 1t holds tha record for torpedo craft During a run ad 2S knot speed this vessel emitted visible| smoke during only 15 seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
Matinee Biiou

At the Bijou this afternoon there Is a matinee of ~rhe Girl in the Taxi" which has beeo termed the best 50 cents worth Of amusement that has ever been offered in Birmingham. It is a farce comedy, with not a dull mo- ment. Again tonight there will. be a performance and nightly this week, with a last matinee Saturday. Next week the prince fun makers come in Ward and Vokes with clever Lucy Daily in ",rrouble Makers" which is a suf- fragette play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
Deaths and Funerals
Major c. P. Kirkland

The funeral of Maj G. P. Kirkland, who died in his apartments in the Nor ris hotel Tuesday evening, will occur this morning at II o'clock from the Lige Loy chapel. Interment will take place in Elmwood cemetery. The pall- bearers for the funeral are J. J. Elm bry. Dr. J. c. Abernethy, J. r. Foster. ]. T. s. Wade, c. M. Sturgis. J. T. Garretson, T. A. Hamilton and R. A. Hagood. Major Kirkland was well known in Birmingham and Alabama. having lived here about 30 years. He was familiarly known to his friends as 'sMaior Pat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Flirting Princess"

In speaking of a very recent per formance of the new edition of "The Flirting Princess Harry Bulger's present starring vehicle, which comes to the Jefferson theatre next Monday an exchange says: "Cherographic drama popularized in this country by Ger trude Hoffman and others is being drawn upon, strange as 1t may seem to infuse new life into latter day mu- sical comedy. and with remarkable suc- cess"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29

them renewed their appeal before the Senate interstate commerce committee.
 William H. Wheeler. of the San Fran. cisco Chamber of Commerce, and Joseph M. Teal. of the Chamber of Commerce' of Portland, Oregon. appeared before the committee. Mir. Wheeler contended that barring railroad companies from operat- ing steamers through the canal would not affect them injurously.
 Mr. Teal urged the committee to.en pose the exaetion of any tolls on cos wise shipping using the canal Hej sisted that the tax should fall on ~ big steamship companies which derive the benefit. Senator GoraX clared to impose no toll would be ,n to the railroads. which had to pay op their right of way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
Mrs. J. L. Gilbert

Mrs J. L. Gilbert. 5210 Austin avenue, Woodlawn, 65 years old. died last night at the residence at o'Liock. Mrs. Gil- bert is survived by two sons and a daughter, A. Hughes of Houston. Tex- Rufus Hughes of Brunswick, Ga. and Mrs. w. H. Curry of Brunswick. Ga. The funeral arrangements. pending the arrival of the son from Texas. will be announced later. Lige Loy Is in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
Ford Identified

Memphis, February 2S.--Satisfied that the man who styles himself Francis Ford, hotel waiter, is Eugene Splain wanted in New York in connection with the recent robbery of two bank mes- sengers of $25,000, Detectives Clair and Daly of that city left at o'clock to-
 night for New York with the man. The prisoner insisted that he was not the man wanted but the New York detectives were equally positive that he was.
 James Keefe, who was with Ford or Splain when he was arrested yester- day, practically has proven, it was stated, that be was In another city al the time of khe robbery and if satis- factory replies are received tomorrow l to messages sent to Chicago tonight he probably will be released. Keefe as- serts that he met his companion. whom he had known in Boston, by chance in Chicago last week, and at his invita-. ton accompanied him to Memphis, or their way to Hot Sprins, Ark. Find Sample of Cloth A sample of cloth, matching the clothing the man wore. brought re- mark from Ford, which confirmed tho New York detectives in their opinior that Ford and Splain are the same per | son.
 You never know whether or not a l man Is rat until you get mixed ur with him." Ford is quoted as saying The cloth was submitted by Chi cago tailor as sample of material
 from which he made suits for a mar
 who gave his name as "Kinsman,' and
 another who introduced himself as Ford" Kinsman is under arrest ir
 New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29

and that they were merely havinp| high old time trying out new dance the eagle rock
 The police did not stop to argue about the ethics of the new dance, but called the patrol wagon. which had to make eight trips before the entire party of Il was transported to the city jail
 Judge Black will decide the penalty fev trying out the eagle rock in the cio1D court this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
Orpheum

The Orpheum Is pleasing all the peo- pie with its big vaudeville offering, consisting of five acts, three motion picture films. an orchestra and plenty of seats. There Is a matinee daily and performances at 7:30 and o'clock ev- cry night. The management is antici- patinE an immense audience of chill dren at the Saturday matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
Recognize Chinese Republic

Washington, February 2s.-The House committee on foreign af- fairs favorably passed on the Sul- ger resolution recognizing the new republic of China today. It con- graduates the Chinese potentates for the new republic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29

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