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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
WOODLAWN PYTHIANS' MEETING IS A SUCCESS

One of the most enjoyable events in Pythian circles was the "get-togethar" meeting given last night by woodawn lodge, Knights of Pythias, at their Cas- tle hall, Woodlawn. The hall was crowded with the members of the lodge, their wives and friends and visiting brethren.
 fine programme was rendered. which included talks by George Huddleston. Thomas R. Walker, C. s. Randie Dr. Byron Dozier. MT. Sweigert and other prominent Pythlans. An elegant buffet luncheon was served after the speaking. which was much enjoyed. The meeting was great success from every stand point, and the members of the lodge feel much good will result therefrom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
CAPTAIN SW|MS ID
 SHORE FOR AID

Washington, December 6.-To rescue hls passengers from posisble shepwreck, Captain Robart Williams plunged from his stranded vessel in the Potomac river and swan ashore for help with the result that four army officers, two women and IA enlisted men early today reached Forts Washington and Hunt shivering and cold but safe
 captain Williams was in charge of the army tug that plies between the forts guarding the approach to the capital. It went hard aground off Giesboro Point. Maryland, during a heavy fog while the officers and men were endeavoring to reach their posts of duty.
 When the little vessel refused to draw off Its commander plunged over the side, and with clothes on swan ashore He got in communication with the fire patrol boat here which went to the rescue. The tug was brought back here. The passen- gers went to their fortress home on a suburban car.
 Captain Williams wife was one of the women aboard the boat when he plunged overheard. The other woman was a wife of sergeant in the party. All of the of- ficers and men are connected with the Fourth artlelry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
B. M. ALLEN

 much grace and dignity. He was happy in his introductory remarks and in in- trodueing the several speakers About 100 guests were present. The banquet was elegant and well served and while "dry. in one sense was lively enough in another, for the wit of the toastmaster and the excellence of the speeches kept the guests highly entertained and in the best of (animaD spirits.
 Jelks Cabaniss was the first speaker and responded to the toast 'Meior est Condito Defendentis." He explained his text and claimed the preachers privi- lege of departing therefrom and made a very neat and witty speech that was ap- propriate to the occasion.
 Hugo L. Black was called upon to re- spond to the toast, Why a Lawyer Should Not Remain a Bachelor" Judge Black argued his case very profoundly and quoted from the Bible, Shakespeare, and the supreme court In support of his subject. although he never gave the req son why he was still going it alone himself.
 w. C. Fitts responded to the toast ssWithout Prejudice,' and, like former speaker, departed somewhat from the subject assigned. He vigorously assailed the present code of procedure and re- ferred to the fact that all professions had made progress except the legal fraternity He said that the profession was still clinging to the precedents established in the days of the Tudors, and governed by a worn-out code of procedure. He ursSd the lawyers to take the initiative and te tasA on the spirit of progression fattes than let t come from the outside Y"ich ee agedirted would be the result q further nassipn
 aaare seapife had Tor ha Aubiect
 f4hef aud fhe parslt of Ifanpi-
 lhe spsaees pFesestsa his asa cIess onrt and in slS argument made man. 2ps alllzi to ibe fact that the p1f s es haf times meant the loss llaa9tr N Shapiro also got serious anu iafad laal more light and less law was nesaea a every principle that dealt with life. i.A erty and the pursuit of happiness
 Commissioner James Weatherly, who re- kponded to the toast, Information and Belief, referred to himself as former corporation lawyer who, since he had quit the practice of law, Saw things df- ferent." He made very earnest and able speech, advocating law reform and strongly commended the league for it's efforts in this regard. He advocated the compensation by the state for personal injuries. "The state he said, Tin its sov- ereign capacity as father and friend should see to it that just compensation be paid to those who labor" He urged the calling of a constitutional convention to replace the present "ante-deuvian document as he termed it, with mod ern and up to date constitution.
 George Huddleston, president of the league, was called upon for few re- marks and stated that the league had taken progress for it's slogan and that it hoped to help to bring about the re- forms so much desired.
 The speakers were all lberally applaud cd and much enthusiasm was shown in the movement for law reform
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
RETURNED
 TO MINNESOTA

Blue Earth, Minn,, December 6.-Har- ry W. Parker, former official of the de- funct Bank of Commerce here, charged with heavy shortage in funds. today was brought back from Georgia where he was arrested last week Hundreds were at the station to witness Park ker's arrival. but officers stopped the train several blocks from the depot and hur- ried him 10 the county jail. Parker would make no statement The grand Jury, which is to pass on Parker's case and also that of John sharp president of the defunct bank. will convene Mon day Sharp Is under $1500 bail on a charge of giving a false statement as to the condition of the banks earnings minutely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
PROBE AFFAIR ON THE GUNbOAT WCKSBURG

Callejo, Cal, December GA naval board was convened at the Mare Island navy yard today to investigate an af- fair on board the United States gum boat Vieksburg late last night. whish resulted in the removal of Mrs. Andrew Muller, wife of a Vallejo saloon man, n an unconscious condition from the vessel It was reported last night Mrs. Muller had fallen from down the gangway of the Vicksburg.
 Today's session of the naval board was behind closed doors with comman- der Richard Douglass of the supply ship Glacier presiding. All of the of ficers of the Vicksburg were questioned and report of the findings of the board was forwarded sto the department In Washington.
 It is alleged by the police of Vallejo they have evidence to show that Mrs, Muller did not fall down the gangway but that she was struck on the head with beer bottle, hurled by the wife of an officer with whom she had been dining. A second woman. included in the midnight dinner party, it is under stood by the police, Is an employe of a candy store in San Francisco. The identity of the two officers alleged to have entertained she women on the gun boat has not been made public.
 The first news of the affair received by the police came through a telephone message from the cruiser South Dakota. docked near the Vicksburg. A woman telephoned for an ambulance to meet a launch carrying a wounded woman across Vallejo channel. The person telephon- ing said she was Mrs Emil Swenson, wife of the chief gunner aboard the South Dakota The visit of the woman to the gunboat Is said to have resulted from an acquaintance formed at ball given on the Nicksburg Thanksgiving eve by the officers and crew. Mrs Null lers skull was fractured, but she is not believed to be fatally hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
NASHVILLE MASONIC
 TEMPLE IS SOLD

Nashville, December 6.-The Masonic temple here, the property of Cumberland lodge for the past 97 years. and one of the states most historic structures. has been sold to a local clothing firm, the sale being confirmed at meeting of the lodge tonight. The second floor of the building was used for years as the atre. being known first as the Masonic and later as the Grand. A new Masonic temple will be erected on a site further removed from the retail district The price paid for the property was s1O0,c00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Insurgent Revival

Washington, December 6,-Amost daily reports are being received at tho state department of engagements between rebel and federal troops in Mexico indicating great revival of insurgent activity. From these reports 1t appears that more than twenty ranches have been destroyed during the last week. and that the rebel forces are being rapidly augmented by lawless class attracted by the possi- bilities of wholesale footing. San Juan del Rio, half hundred miles north Of Durango, was captured December 3. Large rebel bands arc said to be pl- laglng and destroying property neai Durango.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
HOW MUCH CAN A MAN DRINK AND STILL
 BE A GENTLEMAN" ?"

Atlanta, December 6-"How much can a man drink and still be a gentleman?' This question proved to be hard today for several witnesses in the case of Dr. c. C.. Needham, who sought to have legal disa- bilities resulting from a divorce suit, re- moved from the superior court. A wit ness testified that Dr. Needham drank but Hike a gentleman. Needham was freed of his disabilities. The court and attorneys later agreed, it is said. that a gentleman can drink a quart a day and still be a gentleman. After that limit he must lose cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
MRS. MINNIE LADUQUE IS ACQUITTED BY JURY

Dallas, Tex, December 6.-Mrs. Min nie LaDuque was acquitted of the charge of murdering her husband, W. A LaDuque whom she shot last summer because of his alleged attentions to other women today. Mrs. LaDuque's defense was a straight case of unwrit- ten law. She is the second person here to be exonerated by juries in the last two days on the unwritten law plea. Arthur Turner who killed another man for insulting his wife, was set free Thursday. Mrs. LaDuque testified that the day before the shooting a rival for the affections of her husband, the daughter of minister met her on the street and boldly challenged the place of the wife in LaDuque's regard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
SWEAT STRUCK BY
 A HOMING PIGEON

As L. T. Sweatt. 103f North Twenty fifth street, stepped out on the porch of his home last evening about 30 o'clock with thud. a pure white object struck him rather heavily and fell to the floor
 MT. Sweatt, in surprise at the unwar- ranted assault. picked the object up and bringing into The house to examine it under the light discovered to his amazement that 1t was a pigeon-purc white and of the honing variety
 The pigeon had evidently flown from great distance as 1t was utterly worn out and there was not enough life in the bird for 1t to stand. On one of it's legs there was silver band with the number 173 engraved. MT Sweat will hold and care for .he pigeon until the owner or it's representative calls for it..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
b|G CITIES AN EVIL.
 SAYS JAMES BRYCE

Philadelphia, December 6.-Great cities are an evil in themselves and civilization shoudNby legislation and by setting up different ideals, encourage in their place many cities of not more than 100000 pop ulation. declared James Bryce, the Brit ish ambassador, here tonight, in an ad- dress at the banquet of the second na- tional Housing conference. Ambassador Bryce cited examples of cities which contain one-third and even one-half the population of the countries in which they are situated, mentioning particularly syd- ney, Buenos Ayres and Montivideo as being great mistakes of civilization. He spoke In favor of the garden city idea, In which each house is surrounded by d plot of ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
THE WHITE HOUSE IN
 DANGER FROM FIRE

Washington. D. c. December 6-The White House is threatened with destrue- ton by fire because of lack of proper precautions. according to disclosures made today.
 The commissioners of the District of Columbia. importuned by Colonel Spencer F. Crosby, to lay additional watermains in the White House grounds, are said to have retorted that they had no juris- diction, and that the authorization could come only from congress. There the mat ter stands. The fire department authori ties have reported that the mains in the grounds are not sufficient. nor the pres sure great enough to combat a fire in the historic building, should one break out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
MAJ. ]. |. MALLOY
 COMMITS SUICIDE
Jumps From Tenth Story. Appointed to West Point
 From Alabama

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 He a seee HHfersa rom melan- rh9iia ana wRa ae care of nErss. 8 vtfe #1H Ha= Miss Fur nurf sf Aiken Hs4s esent. They had peer hefs zar ta= lass two weeks. na5s. AaIios N44 o4 see.s old and a graduate of West Point in the class of 1863. He was born in Pennsylvania. He was appointed to the military academy from Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
JAMES WILSON
 MAKES HIS LAST
 ANNUAL REPORT
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 and increase it's public service. During 16 years it has progressed from the kinder garten through the primary, middle and upper grades of development until now it has a thousand tongues that speak with authority"
 From department with 2444 employees in 1897 and an appropriation of $3, ,272, ,s02, 1t has increased to 13.S5S employees at the beginning of. the present fiscal year with an appropriation this year of almost s25,- GOO, 900. Whereas there are now 5000 re- quests every week for department publi- cations, there were but 800 in 1897; and during this period 225,00o.OO0 copies have been distributed. In soil investigation an area of 600 square miles, equal to that of Germany, France, Great Britain, Ireland and Italy, has been covered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07

spells praeticed shall be uprooted were adopted by the league
 Other resolutions point to the chief gain in the extension of civil service in the federal government as the extension Of classification to fourth class post- masters.
 The extension of classified service 10 the executive department of the govern ment as urged by President Taft will. it is pointed out, put a stop to political activity on the part of officehoders if existing rules are enforced.
 The league again urges the passage or the pending bill as opposed to all preferences of individuals or of special classes in making government appoint ments. Confidence In President-eleet Wilson to support the merit principle is expressed.
 pr. Charles W. Eliot was reelected president of the league. Thirteen vice presidents and sixty members of the council were chosen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
FLYWHEEL BURSTS,
 KILLING l.. B. WRAY

Nashville, Tenn, December 6.-A Jack son, Tenn, special says:
 L. B. Wray, an employe of W. H. Coleman & Co.,. barrel heading manu- facturers, was instantly killed here this afternoon when big fly wheel burst in the engine room of the company. The broken wheel struck Wray on top of the head and brained him. The wheel burst with a loud report Wray was the only workman in the room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
THREE RARE BOOK
 SWINDLERS INDICTED

Boston, December Establishments were returned by the Suffolk county grand jury today against three of the alleged rare book swindlers who have been operating throughout the country. Two of the men indicted, Walter V. Du- ton and Frank T. Daniels, are under arrest in Boston, and the third, George Fisher. alias Wilson, is in custody in New York.
 Two indictments were found in each instance. one charging larceny of s6300 from Frank G. Carnoehan of New York. a Harvard student. and the other al leging conspiracy to steal moneys and chattels of Carnochan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Roads Convention Over

Cincinnati, December 6-The sixth an- nual convention of.-the American Road Builders convention came to an end here today. The report of the committed on resolutions dealt with the promotion of good roads through the country as well as advocating road from Maine to Cali fornia and from Canada to Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Arms for Americans

Washington. December 6.-The war de- partment today sent a consignment of rifles and ammunition to the American consuls at Hermosillo and Durango Mexico. In response to representations that American life and property were r great danger from depredations of revi lutionists and Yaqui Indians Ths rilt will be distributed among the mini1 camps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
 CLAIM TEACHERS ARE INCOMPETENT

Philadelphia, December 6,-That teach CTS of 30 per cent of the school children of the country are incompetent and that some technical schools are bluffs" were
 some of the claims advanced by the speakers at today's sessions of the sixth annual convention of the National Society for Promotion of Industrial edu- cation. All advocated the aim of the organization, which is the establishment of vocational schools with both national and state aid. lFHflIFJl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
LAWYERS STAND
 FOR LEGAL REFORM Enjoyable Banquet Given Last Night at Hillman MERRY AND SERIOUS Much Wit and Humor Displayed, But Some of Speakers Got Serious
 About Law Procedure
 and Its Faults

Progress and legal reform was the Key hote of the speeches made at the ban uuet given last night at the Hotel Hill- man by the Lawyers League of Birming- ham.
 While the speeches were in the main along humorous lines, one or two of the speakers branched into a serious vein and the necessity of reform in court practice and procedure was strongly and clearly proclaimed. and judging from the applause that followed these statements the Lawyers League is heartily in favor of this movement Not only was the present court procedure scored. but one of the speakers was loudly appauded when he referred to the present consti- tuition of the state of Alabama as an
 Tn eqslasisn doe1meal md -rved the adoption pf a ns3 eaHailaa6n
 Wls'sn Honsea na1dgoea tho fossfz mast g. aL Allen, shn presided with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
COOK WILL LEAD
 GEORGIA TECH

Atlanta. December 6.-(Special.)- .)--Late tonight after a meeting, the Tech team chose Halfback Homer to lead the foot ball team for next year. Cook, who is from Covington, Ga, graduates this year but will return next year to take post graduate course. Albert Loeb, the cen ter was chosen as alternate captain in case Cook should not return. Twelve men were given their letters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Harriman Line Officials Adiourn

Salt Lake City. Utah, December G. Operating officials of the various Har- riman railroads who met here yesterday to discuss train schedules and other traf- fic details for the coming year finished their work this evening. 1t is said no important changes were made in the schedules
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
To Inify Rehels

Fl Paso. Tex. December 6.-Another effort to unify all revolutionary inove- ments in Mexico was discovered here to- day by the secret service Agents of the Orozco movement in the north and the Zapata rebellion in the south, are said to have been holding secret con- ferences in El Paso. A national ticket acceptable to all factions Is said to have been selected J. Flores Magon, former minister of the interior under President Madero, is said to have been named as president with Emilio Vasqdez Gomez as vice president. Gomez is at San An tonic recently released bond from a federal court where he Is held on charges of conspiracy.
 An amicable agreement was reached by eliminating from the projected port folio the names of all now actively en- gagged in open revolution In this way 1t
 is expected to gain also the anti-Madero element at the national capital 1t is also said that the army will be attracted by an appointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Gas Convention Ends

Atlanta, December 6.-Business sessions in connection with the eighth annual con- vention of the National Commercial Gas association ended here today. The chief address of the day was made by Dr. Leo Galloway of New York university who discussed the advisablity of educating gas employees concerning the manufac ture sale and distribution of the product and the organization and policies of the gas companies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07
Gould Heads Southern Engineers

Nashville, Tenn, December 6.-H. M. Gould of this city, was tonight elected president of the Engineering Association of the south, in annual session here Friday and Saturday of this week. Ar thur Pew of Atlanta, is the retiring prcsi- dent. The newly elected president is the retiring president of the Nashville sec tion. Tomorrow will be the final session and will consist of series of social af- fairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07

Picking to the effect that China has de- cided not to send troops into Mongolia
 New Orleans.-F Knops, native of Antwerp. and a diamond cutter. was ar rested here today by customs agents and 12e diamonds, said to have been forwarded from Antwerp by mail, were seized, pend ing an investigation as to whether the duty has been paid. Knops cannot speak English.
 Chattanooga-Tel received here today by grand officers of the grand lodge. Knights of Pythias. state that W D. Cox, grand keeper of records and seal of Tennessee, Is dangerously ill with pneu- monia at Ovaca, the Pythian Home. and his physicians have little or no hopes of his recovery.
 Brownsville. Tex.-Miguel Quiroga. pri- vate secretary to General Bernardo Reyes of Mexico at the time Reyes was planning his short lived rebellion of lest year. was fined s150O in United States district court here today for violating neutrality laws.
 Reno. Nev.-Paul Lombard Gomez, who is said to be nephew of the president of Cuba, secured a divorce here today in the district court on testimony of deser- tion against Rhea Olivia Lombard. They were married in New York city in 1g,. and five days later, Gomez says. his wife left him because she found he was not wealthy, as she supposed.
 New orleans.-United States commls- sioner Arthur H. Browne, indicted on the charge of falsifying returns in recent election on constitutional amendments, pleaded not guilty when arraigned in the criminal court here today He was an election commissioner. The court per niitted his $i50o bail to stand
 New Orleans Eugene Martin, Eugene Martin, Jr., and l.. F. Martin, members of the cotton firm of Martin X O., were arraigned before Judge Cretien in the criminal court today and pleaded not guilty to the charges of fraudulently dis posing of funds withdrawn from bank just before their company failed. They were released on their original balls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-07

Washington.-The principal sugar supply of the country Is in danger of being attacked by dangerous plant dis eases. and insect pests. according to a bulletin of the department of agricul- ture. To consider the advisability of establishing quarantine against these dangers to cane sugar the department of agriculture will hold a hearing Jan uary z.
 Princess Anne, Md--Tn a grove of pine trees on the county almshouse farm near here Wesley Miles, negro was legally hanged today for criminal assault upon the 15-year-old daughter of former Sheriff w J. Phillips of Som erset county last May.
 Chicago.-Nearly s2OO0. which event ually reached George ". Fitzgerald abode for years in the upholstering of chair, and for moro years in mat tress. This homemade banking system was testified to today by Mrs Mary Barker sister of Fitzgerald. Barker said that her mother. on her deathbed, disclosed the hiding place of the money, $1950, in the chair.
 Washington.-The interstate com merce commission hold today that rates on eannal coal from Kentucky 10 desti- nations on S2 Central Western railways were excessive and discriminatory to the extent that they exceed by more than 40 cents a ton the camel coal rates from the Kanawha district. The com mission held there was no unlawful discriminating in higher rates on cau- nel coal than on bituminous.
 Houston, Tex-Armed posses with bloodhounds are searching Houston Heights, suburban residence district of this city, and it's environs tonight for twonegroes who assaulted Grace Smith. a frail 12-Near- girl near her home in Heights late today.
 St Petersburg.-The Russian govern ment has received information from