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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

THE difference I'm cost has been as
suned by the New Zealand government.
and it is probably a safe estimate 60
| say that the cost TO the government
every year, exclusive of interest paid oil
contributions OF clerks, viii equal Whist
.s contributed by the clerks themselves.
THE estimate of total cost of this sys-
tenn was based on various mortality
tables and census returns, from which
was figured the ex 'ectancy OF life of
those in the government service, the
proba bilifies of leaving a widow or dying
unmarried, the ages OF widows at death
of husband. the probabilities VI icaving
children and their ages and expectancy
of life. While nothing is more uncertain
than life, experience and mortality tables
show that for large numbers OF pei sons
extending over long series of years, not
only catastrophes beyond human con-
troll, such as death and disability. but
events entirely within human voition,
such as designations and marriages., are
singularly constant from year TO year.
The benefits included in the New Zea-
land law are a service pension, dis
ability pension, return of all contribu-
tions with or without interest on dis
missal or death or retirement without
the right to a pension, and annuities to
dependents. AS much would be expected
by federal employees in the United states,
but could not be given on deductions OF
only J, or : per cent of salaries with
out entailing heavy expense on the gov
eminent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

Tailored Suits sold ut sS5-31 Womens Fine
Quality Tailored Suits Of imported serge,
handsomely embroidered and d - no
tailored; lined with satin du - ZvH
cheese. Rummage Sale price.
Tailored Suits sold mp to e45-24 Women's
Finest Quality Imported Broadcloth Suits
plain tailored and trimmed ~ no
models; lined with satin du- Avn
cheese. Rummage Sale price.
Raincoats sold for 36-2 Women's and
Misses English 'Slip-on" Rain d no
coats, in tan color; full cement ~ va
ed Rummage Sale price
French COney Coats sold ut @40-2 Black
French Trimmed Coney Coats, Sc inches long,
with shawl collar and deep
cuffs of blended raccoon; lined d Il no
with satin duchesse. Rum ~ uO.v6
mage Sale price. .............
Caracul Fur Coats sold ut $es-3 Genuine
Leipzig dyed Caracul Fur Coats, 81 inches
long made of whole skins. not
ssssss ' ss;a Gss T.e sss $2o.75
price.
Ponyskin Coats sold at S&-14 Genuine
Russian Ponyskin Fur Coats. b2 inches long,
made of selected Skins, beau tIf
TRULY marked; lined with ~ m
brocade and satin duchesse. sDeCo."D
Rummage Sale price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
Rummaqe Sale Prices on Dress Goods

-
8. pieces Of 54-inch Two-toned
Diagonal Suiting. one each brown,
navy blue and plum. Worth TIC
yard. Rummage Sale 17-
pieces of 54-inch Atwood
Stripe Worsted Suiting, one each
gray and reseda. Worth 81
yard. Rurnmage Sale co.
price 0SN
pieces Of 5O-inch Bordered Mo-
Worth 75c yard. Rum a.
mage Sale price. ........ ZvC
pieces of A2-inch Pencil-stripe
Panama, two navy blue and four
black. Worth soc yard. a.
Rummage Sale price, ZyC
pieces of 64-inch Stripe Suit
ings, one gray and one green.
Worth 75c yard. Rum a.
mage Sale price. ........ O2C
pieces Of 64-inch Navy Blue
Mohair Serge. Worth CSC
yard. Rummage Sale a.
price ............. OSN
90 pieces OF 52-ineh Twill back
Broadcloth, in olive, myrtle, re-
soda and plum. Worth 81
yard Rummage Sale IN
price O2A
pieces Of 5o-inch Atwood
Broadcloth. brown and owe
mage Sale price. ....... 4C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
CIVIL PENSION COST
Plan Adopted by the New
Zealand Government.
PAYMENTS By EMPLOYEES
Former Senator Dick Says Thas Not
Over 10 Per Cent Is Taken
From the Salary.
PAYMENTS By employees

A combination system by which the
cfvu service employees OF the government
contribute share Of the employees PEN
sion fund and the government contrib
utes the rest Is discussed In O paper on
| the law for civil pensions In New Yea
land PREPARED by former Senator Charles
DICK, managing director OF the commit
tee of one hundred, which is working I'm
the interests OF the civil employees OF the
United states government. Senator Dick
says in this paper:
Many who favor n cont1butory Us-
tenn or civil pensions 10 4 largely on
the ground that II will email 10 expense
10 the government, exceps thai az adj
niaistfasion and the payment Of intArest
! ana Will be entirely supported bv the oon-
troutions OF the clerks. or cosrss. II Is
very important to dis'ing vsh between the
liability for pensions due those who have
airea9y reached the retir g age, or will
soon reach that age, and tho pensions
taat would accrue to those who are still
young or will hereafter enter .h@ service
Inc rock on which other OWL sarvtce
pension schemes have sometimes split has
ueen the appropriation of the coutyfbu-
tions OF the young clerks to Day annu-
tles TO clerks who are so old that they
contribute very little toward their oHn
pensions. Plans have been suggested By
which the annuities that would be pay-
able Immediately on the passage of a re-
| tirement law to aged clerks would b.,
| paid by the contribution of those IN the
civli service. but experience seems 20 in
dicate that such plan would never be
popular with federal employees because of
Inc large assessments that would be nee
essary.
Careful Estimates Made.
1t may be stated broadly that no con-
tributory pension scheme which IL
practicable can be self-supporting. Be-
fore New Zealand enacted its eelire.
ment and pension law of 1907 /, had
full and careful investigation made
OF the probable cost of the system, I'm
order to have a basis for determining
what portion of the expense coald
reasonably be charged to the employees
and what portion must be assumed by
he government. The actuary who AZ
| ured the cost based his estimates on
| the returns as to age and salary OF the
5,593 persons to whom the law wac In
tended to apply. He figured the COM
| tributfon necessary to he paid to secure
1 without government assistance ak the
benefits intended to be conferred by the
law as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

Fur Muhs sold for s26--s Black Russian Fox
Muffs, large size. and selected 60 En
skins, lined with satin du- - i 1 .oVD
cheese. Rummage Sale price.
$1,000 Genuine Russian Ponyskin Coats. full
So inches long; fine. selected skins, richly
marked; lined with satin bro
cade or duchesse; long roll N1- ~
shawl collar and deep cuffs. sDZ/.0U
Rummage Sale price.
Baltic Seal Goats sold for S1O0-S Genuine
Baltic Seal Coats. 81 inches long, with extra
long roll shawl collar to waist n - M
line: lined with peau de cygne. h4S.UU
Rummage Sale price
Caracul Coats sold ut 415-32 .Women's
Long Black Caracul Fur Cloth ds no
Coats, full length lined through sD4.VH
out Rummage Sale price
Plush and Caracul Coats sold ut &20-Lot of
w ONE MS Long Coats, Of Salts Sealette
Plush and Caracul, 81 inches 40 no
long with rolling Shawl Collar. sOS .VH
Rummage Sale price. -
Evening Cares sold at 369S-Small lot of
Womens Evening Capes in rose n - 40
TAM copenhagen and light blue. ~ ZNN
Rummage Sale price.
Lingerie Dresses sold MP to s125e-12
Handsome White French Lingerie Dresses
in all-over embroidered and ~ - 90
hand embroidered effects. Rum sA.f VIZ
mage sale Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

Tailored Suits sold up to 925.O0-Odd lot Of
Women's Broadcloth. Serge and
Fancy Mixed Suits. In plain tai d. 40
1ored and trimmed designs. NJ va
Rummage Sale price.
Misses and Junief Suits sold ut &2O.OO-
Small lot Of Suits in sizes II, 16 and ID
years for misses, and ID. 10 and N 30
IL years for juniors. Rummage ~ OA
Sale price
SO Raincoats-22 Women's and Misses
Double texture Raincoats, In tan color, with
ana ana re a a s sa%%sss Sale sos
Extra Size Skirts sold mp to 316-Lot Of
Womens Extra Size Skirts, of fine quality
: :sS Plated H. models: han%ass S4.08
Skirts sold up to elO.-Odd lot of Women's
Skirts. of SERGE mohair. wolfe and fancy
sssts p1ais ana 1sss s s sss%%sd $l.08
designs. Rummage Sale price.
Wemen's Costs sold mp to t1S-15 Coats Of
fine quality imported polo and reversible
cloths, novelty mixtures and
fancy fabrics, In smart color n - 40
combinations Rummage Sale M O&
Women's Coats sold mp to $90-Odd lot Of
Polo and Reversible Coats in two-toned ef-
fects double textures. etc; all n 30
finely made Rummage Sale M w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

pieces OF 54-inch Atwood Can
vas Crash, two cedar and one tan.
Sold regularly at s1.00
yard. Rummage Sale ~
price
8 pieces Of 30-inch Atwood
Heavyweight Coating, in brown.
gray and navy blue. Sold regu-
larly at 75c yard. Rum On
10 pieces of 54-inch All-wool
Scotch Mixtures, in gray. brown.
green, tan. etc. Sold regularly at
s1.25 and $3.50 yard. zE-
Rummage Sale price. /OC
pieces of 54-inch Tan Rain
proof Covert Cloth. Worth S1.00
yard Rummage Sale En-
price .................. CyC
piece Of 42-inch Black Silk
and-wool Poplin. Worth $i.25
yard Rummage sale "a
price ................O VC
piece Of 42-inch Priestley's
Black Wolfe. Worth S1.00
s ssss; Namm.ss '... sale 44C
pieces of 44-inch Atwood
Black Wire-weave Wolfe. Worth
CSC yard. Rummage Sale o.
price NVaJA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
Contributed by Employees.

This is an average of IL per cent
Of the salaries of the civil employees.
The law as enacted only required pay
ment as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
CHILD IS SAID TO HAVE BEEN DESERTED
Mabel Mylem Left With Citizen of Phenix City-NO Trace of
 the Parents

Columbus Ga, December 19.-{spe- cial.) .)-Mabel Mylem, aged 9, appears to have beeen deserted in PheniX City Ala, by her stepfather and mother. Ed Hickey and wife of Atlanta, according to statement made tonight by w. S., Scott of Phenix City, to whose home the child was taken. The mother and child came to PheniX City Tuesday night on train and were later found at the depot by Scott to whom they stated they were waiting for Hickey, who was walking in from Smith sta tion, at which point he had been put off the train for lack of railroad fare. Scott invited the woman to his home to await her husbands coming but she de- clined, finally consenting for her child to go, it being late and cold, and they being very thinly clad.
 Later Scott returned to the depot to insist that the woman go to his house but could find no trace of her. and has not since heard from her. Neither has Hickey made his appearance. lt is stated that Hickey claims to be a photographer The marshal of Phenix City reports that early this morning he saw a man and a woman walking about the city but did not come up with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
DECISIONS OF LOWER
 COURTS AFFIRMED
Supreme Court Affirms the Findings of Walker and
 Mobile Courts

Montgomery, December 19.-(Special)-- The supreme court today affirmed the judgment of the Walker circuit court in sentencing Ransom Underwood to serve 35 years in the penitentiary for the killing of William Tuggle. in the fall of this year The decision in the case was written by Associate Justice DeGraffen- ried,
 Underwood was indicted for murder in the first degree and was convicted of murder in the second degree. The kill ing occurred at Cordova, in Walker county.
 The higher tribunal also affirmed the Mobile circuit court in the case of Ed ward c. Rush vs. Glenn E. Aunspaugh Rush claimed of Aunspaugh, as proprle- tor of the Imperial Sanitary Laundry of Mobile the sum of $5000 for an alleged breach of contract. The plaintiff claimed that Aunspaugh had agreed to pay him a monthly salary of $50 for two years and to transfer to him one-sixth of the capital stock of $l50O0, which represented the capitalization of the laundry The lower court deeided against Rush. In the proceedings the defendant alleged that Rush had not fulfilled his part of the contract with reference to securing for the laundry s1000 worth of business per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
TO PURCHASE LAND
 FOR ALFALFA FARM
Illinois Man Impressed by Alabama's Exhibit at Chicago and May
 Move Here

Montgomery. December 19.-(Spe- cial )-Among the visitors at the state department of immigration Thursday was pr. r. G. Manly of Mt. Carmel, i'll. Dr. Manly Is considering the pur- chase of 500 or 1000 acres of land to be used for raising alfalfa. and his visit to the department of immigration was for the purpose of securing in- formation relative to certain locations where he desires to establish his al- falfa farm.
 pr. Manlys visit to Alabama was the result of the states recent land show at Chicago pr. Manly declares he was so much impressed with the states exhibit and the excellent manenr in which 1t was displayed by Comms sioner Lee Cowart that he decided to come to Alabama and purchase farm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December 19.-G P. M9- The pressure is generally low over the northern portion of the country east or the Rocky mountains, and the intensity of inc more easterly disturbance has been sufficient to cause general high winds throughout the north Atlantic coast. This pressure condition has also caused gen eral rain or snow from Montana east ward to the Atlantic coast.
 over the southern and western sections of the country are two areas of hlsh barometer, one over the Pacific northwest and the other over the eastern gulf sec ffon. Fair skies and generally falling temperatures attend these areas. The "high" over the gulf has decreased in intensity hence the temperature change attending it has been rather slight. In the central portion of the Atlantic slope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
ARMY STRIKES
 FIRST DAY OF REAL HARDSHIP

Fishkill N. Y, December 19.-It was two hours after dark and showing when the suffragette army that is on it's way to Albany to deliver a message to Governor Sulzer, marched into this city tonight. Winding roads stretched 16 re- puted miles into 22 and the four survivors of the band of 34 women which started from New York on Monday limped in here at o'clock tonight scarcely able to drag their feet another step.
 It was the first day of actual hardship which the marchers have experienced an up and down hill journey over muddy roads in rain and snow The last six miles were made in pitch darkness, an kle deep in mud, and in the face of a bit ter northeaster.
 The footsore women refused offers of lift from two passing automobiles for they have vowed to travel the en- tire distance to Albany afoot.
 Miss Rosalie c. Jones. leader of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
JAKE WELLS VERY
 ILL IN RICHMOND Well Known Theatrical Man Said to Be in Critical
 Condition

Richmond, Va, December 19.-(Special) Jake Wells. well known in southern the atrical circles as head of several syndi- cated groups of theatres and attractions which bear his name, is critically ill at Murphy's hotel in this city. His brother Otto Wells, Mrs. Wells and his business associates have been sum- moned to his bedside. Mir. Wells arrived here Monday with the Casey Jones com pany, one of the 12 tabloid musical com edy organizations he has just launched on the Wells circuit, and was taken i'll with a deep cold
 Physicians are fighting pneumonia, which is threatened, and grave apprehen- sions are felt for MT. Wells recovery.
 Jake Wells controls the Bijou, Majestic and orpheum theatres in Birmingham and has now in course of construction here a new theatre, which is to be known as the Lyric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

the expedition, who for two days has walked with painfully blistered feet, almost collapsed when she led her followers into the hotel where they stopped for the night
 Will you go on tomorrow" she was asked.
 We will march until we drop" stoutly replied the suffragette leader. Miss Jones went immediately to bed.
 The days start was made at Peek skill in a downpour of rain, which was soon succeeded by flurries of snow. The women reached Garrison. across the Hudson river from West Point, at o'clock, having made 10 miles in three hours. The remaining 12 miles, through hilly country, took five hours of muddy plodding. The women, as they marched, kept up thei, spirits with songs, gave their suffrage yell and distrib hted suffrage literature.
 Tonight Mrs Jessie Hardy Stubb addressed a meeting of veteran fire men, while Miss Lavinia Docks, the fourth marcher, talked at a gathering of local suffragettes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

however. on the forward side of the storm, temperatures have fallen from 1 to 29 degrees. Freezing weather extends at D. m. over the greater portion Of the Rocky mountain plateau, the northern plains states and the lake region. In the lower Mississippi valley temperatures have risen from to 10 degrees during the past 24 hours. In the cotton belt east of the Mississippi the influence of the ''high' still predominates weather con dtions The barometric depression now over the western gulf on tonight's map may be expected to move slowly east ward and cause a general rise in temp eratures in this section Friday. Fair weather should continue.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations December 19 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
FIT. DEPOSIT PYTHIANS HAVE OYSTER SUPPER
A Feature of Evening Was Conferring Degree on Several Candidates
 In Waiting

Fort Deposit. December 1s.-(Spe- cial. )-Last night at the castle hall of Chevalier lodge No. 40, Knights of Pythias. J. Bruce Airey, presiding, about 10 members of the order gath cred together for the purpose of con ferring the rank of esquire on several candidates in waiting. after which the knights repaired to the Hotel Seawell, which was decorated in Pythian colors. after which they were invited into the spacious dining hall. where oysters were served in all styles. Later the ehivalric knights rcassembled at their hall, where they were entertained with addresses by Rev. J. k. G. White. V. H, Bell, Jr., Robert l. Hairston, Prof. J. l.. Monlder and John $. Golson, on that time honored subject. For the Good of the Order.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
STATE TAX COMMISSION TO
 RESUME CASES JANUARY. 8

Tie state tax commission will go to Bir- mingham on January for the purpose of taking up the los cases which were con- tinued pending the decision of the supreme court in the case of the state tax com mission vs Bailey &t Howard, trustees, which was decided in the lower court ad- versely to the state.
 The tax commission will remain in Bir- mingham three days, January 8, 9 and 10, during which time the state hopes to set tie all matters of contest in Jefferson county with reference to tax assessment matters.
 By the recent decision of the supreme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
the method of invoking their contri-

the method of invoking their contri- button.
 "I strenuously favor the submission to the voters of Alabama of an amend ment to our state constitution on the question of whether the ballot should be granted to women. Surely no be- liever in democratic government can object to permitting the people to de- eide for themselves
 "A mixture of femininity In Ala hamas political arena would result wholesomely. Our laws need humaniz- ing; women are most potent human izers. Our political household needs thorough cleansing women are high ly proficient as wielders of the broom.
 'Workers' compensation, compulsory education, vocational diseases child la bor, minimum wages, decreased work ing hours, humane treatment of pris- oners, wise administration of charity,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
MANN REFUSES TO
 WELCOME BRYAN

Richmond, Va, December Ex-Governor Mann, a democrat, declined today to as- sist in welcoming William J. Bryan to luncheon at business mems club, be- cause the governor said etiquette first required MT. Bryan to call upon the gov ernor.
 MT. Bryan will go to Norfolk tomorrow to attend a dinner in honor of Governor elect Sulzer of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

court. the tax commission has the au. thority to set aside any judgment of the board of revenue in tax assessment valua- tions and make whatever raises that body deems necessary.
 While the tax commission has no au- thority to appeal from the decision of the board of revenue, the court held that it did have the authority to make entirely new valuations, delegating to the commis- sion more power than if it had the right of appeal
 Altogether, there are about los cases that have yet to be decided in Birming- ham. and all these cases will probably be finished on the next visit of the comms- sion to Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
NEW YORK TO BUY
 POE'S COTTAGE

New York. December 19.-The little cot tage in the Bronx where Edgar Allen Poe once lived is to be bought by the city. The board of estimate voted today to pay $3O00 for it and $20o more to move it across the street to a site in Poe park The cottage is endangered by construc- tion work now being done nearby, and special revenue bonds for it's purchase and removal twill probably be issued without delay?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
To Appeal Gunmen's Case

New York, December 19.-Notice of appeal in the case of "Gyp the Blood,' "Dago Frank" -'Whitey" Lewis and Lefty Louie," condemned to death for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, was filed by their counsel today This acts as stay of execution pending a de- cision by the higher courts. They were originally sentenced to die during the week of January C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
CONVICT CONTRACT
 IN PERRY AWARDED.
County to Receive S12.O5 Monthly for Prisoners
CORN YIELDIN COUNTY
Marion Preparing for Parcels Post. Rural Carriers May Organize. Teachers Examinations
 Held This Week

Marion, December (Speeial.)-The hoard of county commissioners of Perry Ter the contract for convicts in 1913 to the lowest bidder. J. F. suttles of Felix, for S12O5 each. Another well known cit izen of the county bid sl2.50, and stipu- lated they were to be worked on the pub lie roads of the state, something the voters have been demanding in many parts of the state for years. The board turned down the bid of Q mine company for $50 each, a net monthly cash loss Of s 45 each, in order to keep them on a county farm.t
 The local postoffice has received sup plies for the parcel post which becomes effective on January l.
 County Farm Demonstrator W. M. Eli land, in filing his report on corn acre age and yield in Perry, says:
 "One hundred and flfty-one acres were under his supervision and the average yield was 45 4-5 bushels per acre; the high est yield was by Bee Hughey of Spratt, 9S bushels. and the lowest was S5 bushels The returns from cotton are being clas- sifed and will be ready soon."
 An effort will be made to organize a rural mail carriers association in this county on January 1.
 Anderson Lewis, a negro indicted in Perry county in 1896 for murder, has been captured near Mobile
 Teachers were examined by County Su- perintendent C. c. Johnston this week. Ten white and P colored applicants were present.
 Sears Lee, who for the pas three years has made his home in Oregon, has re- turned to Marion, and the indications are he will remain here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Weather Forecast

Washington. December 19.-Foreeast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and some- what warmer Friday; Saturday fair
 For Georgia and Tennessee: Fair Fri day and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20

hygiene. vice. sane marriage and di- vorce laws-these and kindred aues- tions require the actual and direct as- sistance and cooperation of women Please pardon this communications length. Having heretofore so doggedly opposed woman suffrage, I deemed it proper to convey the reasons which actuated my conversion. Sincerely,
 'ISADORE SHAPIRO. Mrs. Solon Jacobs, President, 140i Beach, City"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Yelasauez Picture Found

London, December 19.--A Valasouez picture, the portrait of Canon Juan Da Fonseca, painted in 1923, was found to- day in excellent condition in the gar ret of a London house. It had been sought in vain for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-20
Local Data

For the q hours ending at p. m De-