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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
SUMMER SCHOOL
 BULLETIN ISSUED Dean of University Very Optimistic Concerning
 Summer Session

University, April 17.-(Special )-The 1912 bulletin of the summer school of the University ot Alabama has just been is sued and is now being sent all over the state. The bulletin is being distributed more widely this year than formerly and larger attendance is expected. Prof. J. J! Doster, dean of the summer school, seemed to be very optimistic about the prospects when. interviewed, and declared attendance.
 Those who cume will not be disappointed for the teaching staff is one of the most efficient that can be gathered together anywhere. From the faculty of the aoad- emie departme mt of the university have been selected q number of professors who will give their best services to the sum mer school There will also be repre- sentatives from the other schools in the state on the faculty.
 The purpose cf the summer school this year will he to give special attention first, to those who desire better prepara- tion for teaching the various high school subjects; second, to those university stu dents seeking credit in college subjects; !; third. to those who wish to make specia preparation for work in the county inst;- tutions of Alabama; fourth. to university students desiring to remove entrance con- ditions, and fisth, to applicants for ad- mission to the law school and candidates for the freshman class of the university who lack the requisite units
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
BIG IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED
 BY FRISCO; ORDER RAILS HERE

According to an official announcement made yesterday by the Frisco lines exeeu- tive department, an extensive line of improvements is planned by the manage ment which includes the purchase of an immense ariount of steel rails, doubtless at Pir,ningham the purchase of 1O5 freight locomotives, and other work.
 An official announcement says that tho recent flood at Memphis has in- pressed the Frisco lines with the fact that such floods must be prepared for in the future and to that end an immense embanlSment will be built leading from the Memphis fridge. which will be of such strength us to defy the ravages of the river.
 The expenditures by the Frisco win help business here, as the rails. slag and other materials will doubtless be oreered from this city.
 The official announcement in reference to the improvements follows:
 That President Winchells recent op- tlnlstle statement, which originated in New York, about the business outlook in the southwest and the Frisco territory in general, was not made for effect is borne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
WILL DISINFECT
 MONTGOMERY CARS
City Instructs Tillis to See That the Cars Are Cleaned at
 Night Also

Montgomery. April 17.-(Special) )-Com- missioner Walter R. Brassell, head of the department of sanitation and health. has instructed Richard Tilis, president of the Montgomery Light and Traction company to see that the street cars op- erated in Montgomery are cleaned every night and thoroughly disinfected twice a week. fr f
 The action of the city health authori- ties in instructing the owner of the trac- tion company to keep all street cars in a sanitary condition grew out of numerous complaints on the part of citizens, who maintained that the public service cor poration was negligent in the matter, and that the cars were kerr in an insanltary and unhealthy. condition.
 The city health department declares that it twill strictly enforce the order issued to MT. Tilis, and that if the in- structions are not obeyed arrests will be made of the officials of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS
Blackfriars-Candida

Experienced playgoers who have wit messed the production of Bernard shaw 8 Candida" which will be played here by the university students April 24, pronounce it one of the most finished productions that has ever been given by the ack- friars club. At the time it was shown in Tuscaloosa thcre were several visitors from the east who had witnessed tl.e play in New York. These declared that in respect to interpreting the spirit of the play and entering into it's full signifi- canoe the young actors and actresses of the university had shown a keen apprecia- tion. They further stated that they had seeen several of the dramatic orgauiza- tions of large universities of the east and north, and in no instance had these surpassed the Blackfrairs in their choice of subject, rendition of parts and in fin- ished beauty of acting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18

out by the large expenditures which the Frisco will make for improvements and equipment to enable 1t to handle the great rush of business which is expected very soon.
 "1he prospects for crops throughout the southwest generally were never bet ter than they are today.
 "The Frisco recently received a large consignment Of locomotives of the very latest ard heaviest design, and they are just about to place orders for prompt delivery for from 50 to 100 freight locom1- lives. and all of the equipment now owned will 1e put 1 shape to take care of the business when it comes
 "A large order for steel rails will be given in the next few days for both the Chicago and Eastern Illinois and the Fris- co lines proper. Ninety pound and 100 pound section rail will be used in this work.
 At the same time very extensive pro- gramine for rock ballastlng was approved today, as well as an expenditure to raise the embankment of main line where 1t passes through the Mississippi bottoms northwest from Memphis bridge so that il will be operative regardless of amount of water which may be in the Mssis- sipi river and whether the levees hold or not"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18

For some months Pennsylvania and H. linols parties have been leasing in this section, but this particular piece of ground has been overlooked, although they have leases In a direct north and south hne covering adjoining property.
 To add to the excitement information has just been received by phone of a kind of earthquake north of Joe Swain's, where several hundred feet of earth has dropped down for distance of 40 feet or more. It is thought that the terrific rains may bc responsible for this land slide and that it Is responsible for the Blowing well on the McElroy land All day long people have been going out to look over the well, but all are al sea as to what causes the phenomena.
 Grievous losses will accrue to straw berry growers ss a result of the continu- ous rains for the past three days Moth. ing has ever been known to equal the rainfall of yesterday and last night. lral carriers have been unable to perform serv- ice for two days on account of the swollen streams. while the star routs to Iantley had to turn back when oly five miles out on account of high water Serv- ice on the A. T. and N. has been well nigh suspended on the south end on account of wsshouts. which will entail heavy losses on the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
FLOOD CONDITIONS
 ARE ALMOST PAST
 HUMAN ENDURANCE
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 Providence, La, this morning and as it will eventually join the floods from the Dog Tail crevasse the ultimate height it will reach here cannot pc predicted
 Water has topped the railroad levee south of this place and is today pour ing into the southern portion, which will be inundated by tomorrow except in the highest places. Telegraph wires furnish the only communication with the outside world
 Arrangements have been made to es- tablish a gasoline launch service with Vicksburg by which badly needed food and other supplies and mail can be brought In. Water and light plant $ have been closed down and the situa- ton here Is extremely critical as els ferns have either been flooded or over turned by the floods Those remain ing on the south side of town will soon be in the same condition.
 The provisions supply cannot last longer than the end of this week. The meat supply has already been exhaust ed and the condition of the poorer whites and negroes is critical in the extreme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
BOY WILL
 COMPETE FOR COX MEDAL

of enthusiastic audiences. Montgomery Is neutral territory for the college men. Lately the contest has been held with In the province of one or the other of he contestants.
 J. l.. Lilies, who will represent Al- burn. Is from Birmingham and Is a senior in the agricultural course In the military department he ranks as q second lieutenant. Having graduated at the Seventh District Agricultural school at Albertville he entered the junior class at Auburn in the fall of 1910. He won the junior inter-society medal and the junior class oratorical medal in his junior year and was senio- class orator He is president of tho Virt Literary society. The subject of his speech is. Arbitration and World Peace" Similar Is the sub ject of the Greensboro representative, The Moral Equivalent of War;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Certain That Jail Will Be Constructed Within
 Year BOARD OF REVENUE CONFERS WITH OATES Prison Inspector Demands New Bas- tile and Board Is Considering Erection of Both at
 Same Time

As a result of the conference between Dr. W. IT. Oates, state prison inspect or, and the members of the board of revenue held yesterday, new jail for Jefferson county must be built within a year.
 Dr. Oates reaffirmed his ultimatum that he would have the prisoners re- moved from the present bastiIe if a new jail was not built within the time specified.
 The conference held yesterday was a lengthy one. Every member of the board of revenue was present, also Architect Harry Wheelock. Many plans were discussed in reference to the pro- posed building, in which new court house figured as well. All the members of the board are anxious to build the new jail but are taking under serious consideration the erection of a new courthouse at the same time. In other words, they would carry out the order of pr. oates by building a new court house on the site of the present jail and put the jail on top.
 However, Dr. Oates cannot enforce the Dullulng or the new courthouse. Consequently it is up to the board of revenue to make some plan whereby building suitable for both purposes can be erected. They will take inn mediate steps to prepare plans for the proposed new building and to carry out the order of the prison inspector
 There are two ways of raising the revenue necessary for the improve ments open to the board of revenue One is the levying of a special tax for this purpose. the other is a bond issue. The board adopted resolutions re- garding the new jail and courthouse and decided to invite the management of the daily newspapers of the city to attend an adjourned meeting this morn ing at 10 o'clock a which the proposi- ton will be further discussed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
SYNOPSIS OF WORK DONE AT STIRRING SESSION OF
 THE ALABAMA CONVENTION
BY HUGH W. ROBERTS

Called 10 order at 12;15 o'clock by Tyler Gcodwyn, chairman of the state demo- cratic executive committee.
 Mir. Goodwyn pays marked tribute to Oscar w. Underwood, and a demonstra- tion lasting 10 minutes follows.
 MT. Goodwin suggests the name of Henry D. Clayton of Barbour for tempor- ary chairman.
 MT. Clayton is nominated by W. M Lackey of rallapoosa and is unanimously elected.
 R. E. l.. McNeil If Selma and Gardner Greene of Pel City chosen temporary sec retaries
 MT Clayton speaks in accepting the chairmanship and iauds Underwood
 Committee on credentials is appointed.
 Following the adoption of resolution by W. M, Lackey, the convention gives three cheers and a tiger for Underwood.
 Committee on permanent organization and order of business is appointed
 A recess of 90 minutes occurs.
 In recess w. M. Laekey booms John B. Knox of Annston. an anti-slate can didate, for member of the delegation from the state at large.
 Chairman Garth reports for committee on credentials following resumption of business.
 Chairman O'Neal reports for committee on permanent organization and ordec of business He pays a marked tribute to H. S. D. Mallory of Selma, nominated for permanent chairman.
 Jesse Stalllngs offers resolution striking out clause in report which gives a com- nittee the right to name the delegation from the state at large.
 Great excitement follows O'Neal, Stall ings and A. D. Pitts endeavoring, amid the dln, to catch the eye and ear of the chairman.
 w. ". Brandon makes the point of or der that stallings is out of order
 He IS sustained and Stallings appeals from the ruling of the chairman. The chairman is sustained by vote of 5iO to 1iS.
 John B. Knox suggests that the dsle- gates are capable of electing their own delegation from the state at large. and asks What is the need otherwise, of deleeates?'
 Wild disorder.
 Fleetwood Rice moves 10 postpoue in- definitely the oNeal report. He is ruled out of order.
 Clayton, to sustain order. uses an iron he inner.
 An efforr is made bp partisans to bear Knox about the floor of the convent, n on shoulders He protests
 Vote on submitting the question carries StSIa to S02H.
 The report is adopted
 Messrs Knox, Brandon and Conner es cort Colonel Mallory to the platform He speaks urging harmony
 Committees on platform and resolutions appointed.
 Adjournment Is ordered until 1 o'clock Convention is called to order again at 50 o'clock
 Senator banknead speaks to attentive heorers
 Committee reports slate ticket O. state at large Geiesates.
 Stallings speaks. offering d substitute and incomplete list consisting of only eight names.
 He makes a sensational protest against gag i1ile.' and the adoption of "a sc ret ticket framcd in Washington
 Wild excitement reigns
 Every delegate. attempts to speak at once
 Delegate crwnpton offers res ton tha,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Rains Flooding Creeks

Clinton, April 17.-Trussells creek has left it's banks as a result of an almost un- seasoning downpour of rain, and Is to- night sweeping in a torrent through the streets of the town. Houses and fenca5 have been swept away. The families were moved from their homes in skiffs when the first floors of the houses were sub- merged Mail carriers who left Eutaw yesterday have not been heard from and are marooned somewhere on their routes.
 Great damage has been done to farms. Planters living along the danger line are moving their cattle into the uplands.
 Warrior river, which Is on a rampage, will continue to rise for the next IS hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
DAY IN CONGRESS
Senate:


 Met at noon
 Adopted resolution calling for compre- hensiye investigation of Titanic disaster. Nomination of Julia c. Lathrop of Chi cago as chief of the new childrens bu- reau. submitted by President Taft.
 Senator Maritime introduced resolution advising the President that the Senate was in favor of treaties with maritime nations to direct course of all vessels carrying passengers.
 Senator Dillingham; spoke in favor of pending general immigration bill.
 Secretary Wilson stated to, finance com- mittee at free sugar bill hearing that enough sugar to supply entire country could be grown in North Dakota.
 Senator Clarke announced conference Of two House resolutions for popular election of United States senators had failed and he would bring matter up April g.
 Adjourned at 5:2o p. m. until noon to- day!
 House:
 Met at noon.
 Representative Calder introduced joint resolution to authorize President to ar ye conference of nations to consider uniform system of inspection of passen- ger carrying vessels.
 Agriculture committee voted favorable report on bills 10 end gambling in cot ton and grain futures.
 Chairman Alexander of. merchant ma rine committee announced his commit- tee would summon Titanies survivors to testify in an investigation into the disaster.
 Secretary Stirnson reported Mississippi '.riyer floods will cost government sl,lSl,- ss7. Adjourned at 5:sa p. m. until noon to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18

Auburn, April 17.-(Special)-- )--Repre- scntatives of three Alabama colleges will meet at Montgomery April 19 for the annual intercollegiate oratorical contest for the Cox medal Howard Greensboro and Auburn are the col leges which participate fin the contest From Auburn will go J. l.. Lilies of Birmingham; from Greensboro, R. B. Carr, senior student. T. W. Smyly, a senior in Howard college, will repre- sent that institution.
 The contest will be held in the an- ditorium of the Sidney Lanier High school in Montgomery. according to ar engagements which already have been perfected. College men throughout the state are interested in the event and every previous occurrence of the con test has been marked by the presence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. LuelIa Cole

Funeral services over the remains O. the late Mrs. Lucia Cole will be he'd this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, 202f Avenue c. Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery The folowin;. have been requested to act as pallbearers w. NJ. Cosby, Zack Smith, Sr., Will Klein. Thomas SiIns. I. k. Reagor. Louis E .hil- finger. Dr. Mansfield. pr. Latham and Tinis Perkins.
 The following announcement has been made: This afternoon at o'clock at 2'ei Avenue T, funeral services will be held over the remains of Mrs. I.uells Cole. The Confederate Veterans are earn os.ly rrouested to attend these serviers All the comrades who have uniforms VIII please wear them. This lady was a daughter of gallant Confederate sol dier and she was their true friend.
 ''J. l.. DARBY, Adjutant" "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
"Busy IzZy" at BiiOu

Two hours of the cleverest and best entertainment of the Bijou season is of- fered this week in George Sidney. Car rie Weober and a large company play ing a revival of "Bizzy Izzy,' the funni- est farce comedy of music in long time. The costuming, staging and ef- fleets are up to all requirements There is a mat lnee today and a performance tonight, another matinee Saturda" an1 nightly performances. Next week re Eilou will offer Little Emma Bunting fin Pretty Miss Nobody"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Orpheum-Vaudeville

If you would see a woman ideal in build, graceful to a degree and perform int, wonderful stunts in diving and swim ing, see Ideal at the Orpheum this week. It is the sensation of the season There are also four other acts far above the average, making a vaudeville bill that is said to be the finest seen in Birmingham at popular prices. There are matlnees daily and two performances every right, the first at 7:30 and the second Il; 3 O clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
|. Beulsh Levee Breaks

Greenville. Miss. April 1.-The Mis- sissippi river levee. four miles south of Beulah, Miss. and about 10 miles north of Grcenville. broke late tonight and water is coming through with a rush. Before it finds an outlet. through the Sunflowcr river. the flood will sweep ever practically all of Bolivar and portions of Sunflower. Washington, Is- saquena and Sharkey counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Arkansas Levee Breaks

Vicksburg. Miss. April 1.-The Ar kansas river levee. 15 miles north of Arkansas City, collapsed tonight A gan 200 feet wide was torn in the dike and the water, which will e9entually >joia with that coming throuu'i the crev-' ing through the breach rapidly. Ar kansas City is the only town of im- portance in the pathway of the food The break is not important.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
O'Neal Answers Petition

Montgomery. April 17.-Responding to a request from President Taft to- tight that Alabamians give aid to the destitute and suffering flood victims of the Mississippi valley. Gov. Emmet O'Neal promptly issued q proclama- .ion.
 The governor wired the President at late hour tonight that his request had been complied with and that funds collected would be forwarded to Wash ington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Summer can be enjoyed
 with an "InSurance' Gasoline Stove And SO SAFE!

q just love summer" says the housewife. but how 1 dread the ter ribly hot kitchen r
 But you needn't. Just put in an "Insurance' gasoline stove-the kind we handle. :,
 "What one of those dangerous"
 Listen, please. You're speaking of inc common, ordinary gasoline stove. The "Insurance" is absolutely safe. It has patented, automatic devices to prevent accidents. The most cau- iious person might forget to do the right thing with gasoline stove, but the Insurance" provides for that. If valves are left open it closes them.
 It never forgets. Being untiring brass and iron its attention is never distracted elsewhere.
 If you'll call we'll gladly tell you about it. That's what we are in the business for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
JOHNS Undertaking Co.,. Phones 100,
eHAw. the undertaker. Phons. !.

LICE LoY. Underrsk~-. Phones 71
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-14
LIBRARY
BOARDS
NEW PLANS

one Of the plans that the Hammond
library board intends to work out in
the course of time is the establishing
Of a children's reading on the second
floor OF the library building some
equipment is needed there in the way
Of lights and shelves In order that the
children might have the best advantage
of such room children's librarian
would have to have charge. To carry
out these plans would curtail the funds
that ordinarily would be used to pur-
chase new books
The library board will hold a regu-
lar meeting this evening
For some reason the attendance of
school children has not been as large
this fall as In the past. although in the
last few weeks quite number Of new
cards have been issued Mrs. Jennie
Sawyer the librarian. who made an in
vest cation among the school authori-
ties for the cause learned that the
arrangement of the school curriculum,
is giving more work to the pupils is
partly responsible for this, as is also
to the fact that quite number Of new
books have been placed in the school
libraries.
As for adults. while there has been
decided change Mrs sawyer believes
that the attendance has grown in pro-
portion to the population.
Three sets OF books have recently
been placed on the shelves. two Of them
dealing with railroads and raiIroading
while the third set. composed Of ten
volumes by as many authors. deals with
vacations
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-14
No Game Scheduled.

10 football games Of Importance are
scheduled IN Hammond Saturday on ae-
count Of the Hammond high school
football squad journeying to south
Bend where they Will line up against
the fast ST. Joseph county team for the
high school championship OF northern
Indiana This is considered the local
teams hardest game OF the year. and
although they are not overly confident
Of victory. they are going into the
game with the determin alton to win.
Sunday afternoon a the H. A. A.
Park viii be the scene or the most hard
fought and interesting gridiron battle
of the season when the Clabby A. A
considered the fastest lightweight team
in northern Indiana. VIII meet the
crack East chicago Tigers for the
championship Of Lake county and Calu-
met region. Interest that is being TAX
en- is at high pitch. and undoubtedly
viii draw one OF the largest crowds
that has ever been seen at a football
game in Lake county
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-11-14
CELERR ATEs NNNINERsARA-

Mrs Gust ponmerening celebrated
her birthday anniversary Yesterday
Afternoon By entertaining number
Of friends and relatives at her home.
4os Cedar street. She received num-
Der of pretty gifts in remcrn brance of
the day There was music during the
afternoon and a pleasant time was
spent socially At four-thirty O'CLOCK
the hostess served her guests with a
dainty two course luncheon Among
the guests At the party We're: Mrs r.
Bohmstendel, Mrs II. stand rfna nm
Mrs. F. Jobbitt, Mrs G. Graun and
daughter. Mildred. Mrs. II Pommeren-
ing, Mrs Rose, Mrs Kahn, Miss Efie
Jarchow. Mr.. and Mrs Henry and fami-
iy and Nh. and Mrs Gust Pomnerening
and two sons. Arthur and Arvln