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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
ALTMAN To NAME
COMMITTEE SOON
Says Extra Session Neces-
sary to Obtain Fruits of
Fee Amendment

John " Altman, who led the anti-fee
fight in this county to successful Issue.
has not determined on what course he
and his committee viii pursue in reference
to obtaining an extraordinary session Of
the legislature. but he has determined
that Jefferson county shall not be de-
prived of the fruits of its vietory-if such
a calamity can possibly b avoided.
Il have been authorized > name a com
mittee." 1tated he, ''the object of which
will be to secure an extraordinary session
of the legislature. We have won the fighf
whereby the legislature is authorized TO
abolish the fee system in Jefferson eoun-
ty. The fruit of this victory will not be
realized in full until several years haXe
elapsed unless the legislature meets this
year.
Il will name che committee within tie
next few days. Tue committee will con-
slst of about 20 members. with all meni-
bers of the jefferson county legislative
delegation ex-officIo members. We will
then get down to work and will pull all
the wires the ends of which we may be
able to find.
Jefferson county supports the state as
a result of its opulenee. We pay at least
one-fifth of the taxes collected by the
state We have desired much at tie
hands of the legislature. but nave never
asked for anything as important as that
for which at the present time We ask
the abolition of The fee system.
This county has right TO request an ex-
traordinary session of the legislature. We
will request it. II it is not granted, we
will fight for 1t. At any rate, we must
have IT. We have tolerated the inauitoas
system of fees. the system which he's
handicapped our growth, and made us
ashamed of ourselves. long enough Ii
Is now time to strike.
1t is understood that the committee
after its appointment will arouse the peo-
pie of Jefferson to a lighting point. and
will then endea vor to acquire the cooper
alton of other counties of the state, the
other counties which rallied to imperial
jefferson when the fee system was on
trial at the polls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
BANKSTON WANTS
MAY APPOINTED
Fayette Citizens Petition Governor
ONeal to Appoint II. G. May
Oil and Gas Inspector

Montgomery, January 2S.-fSpecial.1-
Citizens of BanlSston In Fayette county
have petitioned Governor o'Neal to ap-
point Henry G.. May, OF that place, 10 the
position of state oil and gas inspector, an
office whie hhas never before been
brought to the attention of the governor.
Whether or not the code provides for
such an office Governor O'Neal has not
vet ascertained. and until this question
has been solved the executive will refrain
from taking any action in the matter.
The governor is under the impression,
however that no provision is made for
the office of state oil and gas inspector,
and he declares that what confirms him
in this belief is the fact that he has never
before had an application for that posi-
ton.
The question viii be investigated, and
If the code provides for that office, 1t IS
understood that Mr.. May will stand as
good a chance o. securing it as anyone
else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29

gun And when We we're Joined at the
station by Deputies Hartstleld and Nc
Duff he made tho request that while
he walked between those two | would
follow at his back-with my hand on
my gun.
II told Teck that If anyone was de-
slrous of taking his life, I would scarce
ly be able to prevent it, because the
shot would come from the top of a
building or from the protection of a
window.
"'That is true enough he replied,
but at the same time / would be glad
If you keep your hand on your gun
Duncan was very happy when he
had concluded his testimony and hap
pier when we were seated aboard the
train prepared to leave birmingham.
He sie4fed with = Itch content as the
train pulled out. and l believe was
still better satisfied when the peniten-
tiarv doors finally closed again about
him.
Captain Irwin is in Birmingham for
the purpose of carrying some prisoners
to Greensboro. where they Will give
testimony in certain cases. The trans
fer agent is one CT the best known
men of the state. lie was formerly
sheriff of Baldwin county and is now
applicant for the position of United
States marshal of the southern dis
triet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
OTTO MARX is BACK
FROM NEW YORK TRIP
Finds Money Market in Good Condi-
-tion-Wilson's Utterances Have
Flurried Wall Street, He Says

Otto Marx of Otto Marx & Co, bank
crs, returned yesterday from a two
weeks visit in New York. He was ac-
companied by Mrs. Marx, who was
the gnest of fer father, Henry Mosler,
the celebrated painter of New York.
Mr.. Marx said yesterday that Pres
ident Wilson in some Of his public ad-
dresses had somewhat discoura ged
Wall street interests but viewed fro:n
every angle the situation was not one
to cause apprehension in this city.
money is TO be had in large amounts
and reasonably" said Mr.. Marx. "The
Wall street interests are inclined TO
be progressive this year. but at the
same time President Wilson has fur
ried them to a considerable extent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
WILSON CONFERS ON
NEW LEGISLATION
Holds Two Hours Confer
ence With New Jersey
SOlOns

Trenton, n. j., January 8.-President-
elect Wilson and democratic members of
the New Jersay legislature had two
hours conference this afternoon behind
closed doors on n programme to be fol-
lowed at the present session with re-
speot TO measures to which the democrats
are pledged in the state platform. Only
four subjects were discussed and all OF
these were not finally settled. Another
conference is to be held week from to-
day when attention will be given to the
matters not finally disposed of today
and also to the other subjects which
were not taken up at all
The conference discussed briefly Cover
nor Wilson'S seven antitrust bills, fur
ther consideration of which was deferred
until the meeting next week.
1t was decided that constitutional
convention should be held but the basis
of representation WAS left to be decided
later The matter is apt to be fought
out on the floor of the senate and house
where the republicans would have a voice
in the matter.
Senator Davis, WHO had charge of the
corporation bills had a long talk with the
governor earlier In the day with regard
to the question of having public hear
ings on these bills
Senator Davis. that hearings should be
held and opportunity given for full and
free discussion, but he held that these
hearings should take place Immediately,
so as not to delay action on the bills
Senator Davis said the hearings would
begin Tuesday and he completed next
week.
Governor Wilson expressed satisfaction
with the result of the conference and
said he felt such meetings invariably led
to a better understanding all around.
The governor left here at 4:26 o'clock
to attend banquet in Atlantic City
tonight.
The governors speech, ii was learned
from some of the diners, was largely
In reminiscence of his New Jersey adj
ministration, though he took occasion to
olnphasize again his interest in the pass
age of the corporation bills. The COVER
nor is reported to have said that New
Jersey now had its opportunity to stand
i'm the front rank of the progressive
states In accomplishing a reform upon
which the whole country had set its mind
In referring to the fight in other states
for progressive legislation the governor,
according to persons present lauded the
Q forts of Senator LaFolette in that
cause.
Il merely expressed my feelings about
New Jersey" remarked the governor as
he came from the dinner.
The banquet table was miniature
White House. During the dinner fire.
auent mock kilograms came from Office
seekers and there were many joeulaf
references to the future administration
of the President-elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
ASSOCIATION
FORMED BY SOCIAL WORKERS


should be placed where they could up
lift the children who had no parents 10
uplift them. Mr.. West said what was
needed was a general supervisor to take
hold of the playground work in Bir-
mlngham under the auspices of the
central association which it was pre-
posed to form
DR.. George Eaves explained that he
thought it better 10 confine the work
of the proposed playground association
TO one locality until that playground
should be a success and then to take
up the work in another locality. con-
tinuing until the entire city had been
cared for. He then moved that play
ground association be formed. The
question was carried without dis
senting vote and was Immediately fol-
lowed by a motion from Burr Black
burn that a committee of three be ap-
pointed by the chair as ways and
means committee on bylaws and or
ganization. This was amended to a
committee of five on suggestion of DR..
Eaves and was carried. Mr. McGrath
announced that he would appoint the
committee in the next few days. The
meeting then adjourned until Thursday.
February 8.
Among those present -were William
MeGrath, Mrs Roberta Harris Winn,
Mrs. Otto Marx, Mrs. ;. NJ. Adler. MISS
Lima II. Denny. Miss Mary Rumph, Miss
Louise Logan, DIR. George Eaves. Will
lard ]. Wheeler, Miss Margaret T.
Wallace, Miss Cora NJ. Sanford, ". G,
Cunningham, Prof. L. f. Smith, j. II.
Crane. William c. Radcliffe. Frank W.
Smith, president of the zoo; J. d Will
liams, j. NJ. Burnett. +. W. West. Miss
Mary E. Rittenberry, Miss Francis M
Hall, George w. Hayes, II. j. Smith,
Mrs T. b. Dodge, f. p. Dodge, Miss
Grim and Burr Blackburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
Attends Farewell Dinner

Atlantic City, January 2S.-Presdent-
elect Wilson tonight attended farewell
dinner given in his honor by members
of the state senate. Republicans and
democrats alike attended, and only men,
bers of the senate were admitted. AS 1t
was intended that none of the speeches
was to be reported an informal pro-
gramme of fun and diversion was ar
ranged.
The senators accompanied the governor
on a. special car from Trenton and planned
TO return with him early tomorrow to the
state house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
"Freckles, This Week

With a most truthful dramatization
of Gene Stratton- Porter's powerful
story, "Freckles,"z by Neil Twomey, the
play is proving as great success as
was the novel. Manager Douglas of
the Jefferson theatre has secured this
play for Friday and Saturday nights
and Saturday matinee. Seat sale is on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
At the Biiou

Those cleyerest OF all entertainers,
Ward and Vokcs, are this week draw
ing great crowds 10 the Bijou theatre
with their revival of "A Kun on the
Bank with all new music, pretty
chorus. clever and original comedy and
in fact every feature to please. Next
week comes the Three Twins for the
first time at popular prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
German Crew Perishes

ITavre, january 2S.-Twenty- SIX Of
the crew of the German bark Pangani
perished when that vessel was sunk
by the French steamer Phryne off Cape
De la Hague. in the English channel
today. The vessels collided in fog
and the Pagani sank so rapidly that
only four of those aboard were saved
The Phryne was badly dana ged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
New Lens In Old Frames

II your eyeglasses have lens
broken, Jas. II. Tinder will match the
broken piece accurately and scien-
tifically at reasonable cost. 3O6 N.
Nineteenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
ADJUSTMENTS
Honey Boy Evans

George Honey Boy" Evans, the para
gon of. minstrelsy, and his company OF
so notables, with a zestful production
absolutely new in it's entirety and hand
somely ornamented IN costume ana
scenic way, will appear at the Jefferson
this afternoon at matinee and tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
Col. and Mrs. Heron to Sneak

Col. and AIIs. c. G. Heron OF the
Volunteers of America will speak at
The Southside Baptist church tonight
at 7:45 o'clock, Mrs. Heron Will tell
Of her personal experiences in China
town while Colonel Heron viii have
charge Of the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
At the Maicstic

Vaudeville OF variety and cleverness.
music ana dancinss. IL offered this week
at file Majestic theatre and the au-
diences are Immensely pleased with IL.
Every feature is good. There is a mai
inee daily at 2:45 and two perform
anccs at 1880 and O'Clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
Fov in "Oyer the River.

Eddie Foy comes to the Jefferson the
atre Thursday night in a new musical
comedy, offering over the River
which is undoubtedly one of the biggest
and most pretentious musical offerings
of the year Seat sale is on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
THE HAnnIs TRANSFER 4 wAR

THE HARRIS TRANSFER A WARE
HOUSE COMPANY REGRETS TO An
NOCNCE THE DEATH OF IT'S PREsI-
DENT, MIR. GEO. 4. HARRIS. ITS
FOUNDER AND ron MORE THAN s0
YEARS IT'S ACTIVE HEAD. BEING 4
CORPORATION THE; BUSINESS WILL
ne CONTINUED As USUAL UNDER
IT'S PRESENT MACANGEME:NT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
PERSONAL

Fred w. Mark. the well known con-
t actor is in New York,
George NJ. Howle left last night for a
TWO weeks trip to Baden Springs. Ind.
Carol b. Colby, of the W. ID. Colby
Decorating company. has left for New
York and other eastern cities where he
will spend about a month in buying goods
and studying the new features of the
decorating business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
Weber and Fields

An attraction out of the ordinary
for next week will be Weber and Fields,
the New York comedians, and their big
company. This combination is making
a tour of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
Birmingham Must BE On 1t

''But-Birmingham must become a
point.
I'VE have discussed Birmingham today.
The people of Birmingham are interested.
deeply interested l will leave for At
lanta and discuss the matter of connec-
ton with Birmingham. | will then go
to Asheville-and will return to Birming-
ham,
What we must do is to bend the high
way at Memphis southwark to Birming-
ham, eastward to Augusta and Atlanta
and Savannah. We will then connect
with the road which is being constructed
out of Washington.
with this road complete we will have
a highway extending across the continen,
through the very heart of the south. II
will make the south greater south.
THE plan is not chinerical. 1t is
feasible on the other hand For at the
present time we have a road half way
across the continent and it is an excellent
road, used daily and complimented daily.
Aroused Local People
Dr. Johnson aroused the people of Bir-
mingham to whom he talked. He told
them that If the road is constructed as
outlined above it would embrace many
southern cities each of which is throb-
bing with life, Washington. Wilmingham,
Columbia, Savannah, Atlanta, Augusta,
Birmingham, Memphis. Little Rock, iiot
Springs, Texarkana, Dallas, Houston, III
Paso, Roswell, Phoenix City, San Diego
He also pointed out how other cities
by state roads could be connected with
the general highway by tributary high
ways, until a man anywhere could go
anywhere else in his automobile or In his
heavily loaded wagon carry his cotton to
any market without trouble to himself or
beast.
Tn et.ao tar~ ,,f hi al H.. T1l..
stated that he was at one time min
lister in Chicago and come south for his
nerves sake. He has since been engaged
in the fascinating game of highway build
ing. although he does not own an auto
mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29
JOHNSON URGES AN
SOUTHERN ROAD
New Mexico Man ArOuses
Interest in Big Highway
GOES TO CALIFORNIA
Great Part of Road Is Already Built
Wants Memphis, Birmingham
and Atlanta on the
Proposed Route

As a result of the activity of Rev. 5. NJ.
johnson of Roswell. New Mexico, Bir-
mingham, on yesterday, became deeply
interested in an all southern highway.
DIR. Johnson is the representative of
the Commercial club of Roswell and Is
at the present time en- route to Ashe-
ville \. c., where on Thursday in an
nual convention, the southern highway
congress will be called to order. Tha
object of the convention is to perfect
a permanent organization. Federal aid
in behalf of good roads is sought.
Yesterday the visitor appeared before
the officials of the Chamber of Conn
merce and the Birmingham Ad club. He
told those with whom he came in contac,
of the highway which extends at the
present time from Little Rock TO south.
ern California, the highway which is to
be extended from Washington to Cali
fornia. with Birmingham as one of its
chief points in passage.
Into Southern California
Sometime ago." said DR.. Johnson yes
terday, Roswell became interested, as
other cities We're interested, in build
ing highway into southern California.
We got busy and at the present time
from Dodge City. Kan, down to Amarillo,
Tex, into Brownsfeld. into Phoenix City
and into California, extends the border
land highway. 1t is the greatest road
of it's kind in the world and all automo-
bile tourists to the far west travel Ii
daily.
I'VE are now intent ON extending this
highway through the heart of the south.
There is state road in Arkansas which
is excellent and it will serve the pur-
pose of connecting link. Memphis viii
build from that city across the Miss
issippi into Arkansas. Tennessee viii
extend its state road across that state
from Memphis to Nashville to Chatta-
nooga to Bristol. In the east road is
in course of construction at the present
time which will embrace Atlanta and
connect with the Tennessee pike al
Bristol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-29

In the business section of Bessemer a
number of improvements are being made
A concrete floor Is being put III Fulton
Brothers drug store in the rear of the
buiJding. and new shoe store is be-
ing opened up on Nineteenth street. in the
building recently overbauled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-03
Bridgeport Line
 tO New York
FARE 60 CENTS

STEAMER NAUGATUCK leave Bridgeport PeQuonnock Wharf, foot of Union Street, daily, except Satur- day, at 12 night. Returning, leav' New York, Pier 27, FIR, daily, excep Sundays, Il A. M. Due Bridgepors ; S:2O P. M.
 IL. B. MCPHERSON, Agt- The New England Steamship Co1npan !,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-03
PRIMA DONNA SCARCELY OUT
 OF HER TEENS

Evelyn Stewart, the dainty prina Gcnna who will be seen here in the tituIar role of Werba and Luescher's latest and greatest operetta success, '~Tnc Rose Maid, at the Park, Mon cay evening, though scarcely out of her teens, can boast of stage career of which many a more mature disciple of T'hespis would be proud. For more than a decade Miss Stewart has flut tered in the footlights' glare, and dur ing that time sh9 has appeared iE grand opera. musical comedy, stock opera and vaudeville
 Miss Stewart was born in Charles town. Mass. She made her debut on the stage of the Park Theatre in Bos- tor at the age of nine, and, when fif- teen, was singing minor roles with the Castle Square Opera, Company in Bos- ton A. little over a year ago she a,p- reared for a time with the Boston Opera Company, and after the close Of the season there she made a vau- deville tour with six other members Of the Boston Operatic organization.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-03
MERCHANTS
DaiIy Fxcept sundar

Daily Except Sunday
 Leaves New York. Pier 19. East River. D. m- Due at Bridgeport, Ts30 D. u- Leave Bridgeport, Joy Line Dock, a. m- Arrive New York a. m- For further information and rates apply to y. B. Shepard, Agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-03
ENGLISH LITERARY CLUB
 HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION

The annual meeting of the English Literary club was held yesterday at the home of Mrs. Frederick B. Hawley of Franklin street. The election of officers resulted as follows: Honorary president, Mrs. Edward Sterling; re- cording secretary, Mrs. Louis K. Gould; corresponding secretary, John Merwin; treasurer, Mrs. Harriet Ray mond; critic, Mrs. John c. Curtis; li- brarian, Wilbur A. Smith; executive committee, Mrs. Andrew M. Cooper, Mrs. Frank KinsIey and Mrs. Charles F. Cole.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-03

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-03
SILVER AND GLASS

Fine, heavy silver and rich cut glass are universally regarded as ideal we'd ding presents-and rightly so. In these wares there Is beauty, value and utility combined. In them apprOpri- ate and desirable articles can be found to. fit equally well the filled wallet or slender purse; and again there are many, pieces of both that are needed for the new house quite as much aa furniture, china and other things.
 We make a speciality of carrying wide assortment of suitable gift ardr cIes in silver, glass and plate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-03

The annual dinner of the Round Table was held last evening at the home of Mrs. F. M. Hammond, $50 Clinton avenue and proved a very pleasant affair." The tables were hand somely decorated with spring bIos- soms. During the evening various games were played. There was music, and all enjoyed a. pleasant evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-03
Notice

for G0rGy-seven years we have been r-vudrctfne. busi,Ness at the Gams old location. corncr of Main and John Streets, ridgeposL Conn. ana our Private Bank has been eStabHshe0 fHlere contiuuousTy We have received and paid out on demand without MO' Gfce millions of dollars of moneF oe- posted with and we continue LO receive money subject to depOsitOr g check at sight. on which we allow three per cent. per annun. crec1tcU Go each account monthly We Sohc1s Ehe accounts of individuals. business men, lrTn@ and corporations. ana aA who want a bank accouns. where Lney can deposi< mone~ checks OF drafts1 and leave fe for on-e day,one week. one month or one year and draw interest on it for any time 1t is leRs with us: We give to the business our carehu1 personal attention as the oldest firm of private bankers in this state.
 IT. L. WATSON & co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-03

The temperature mark yesterday was the highest so far this year and at 4:3O o'clock the mercury marked S4 degrees. There was a gradual fall
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-03

during the evening, but with sunrise this morning the mercury again com menced to climb, and promise of am other sunny day was given
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
BUSINESS PERSONALS.

BMERfCAN NATIONAL BANK.
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 81, 000. 900
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FARMS WANTED.
WGNfEn5.NHf ono % q so Il ::

WANTEDSAf once 80 10 60 acTss
farming land at SIS to SO per a.,
Address Il l.. Towns. Box 227. Cord!
Ga
FARM WANTED-BuV from owl
about 80 acres; prefer being on So
Mountain car line; will pay cash
dress Joseph, care Georgian
WANTED-To rent or buy 20 4
acres on car line. suitable for I'D
farming, a small portion in woods d
running water: must be cheap 4
dress B. W, Box 420, care Georgia.
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and barn; two miles south OF Kenefick;
priced TO sell. Ira /. Smith, owner. Cad
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per acre. $50 per acre. T. j Buzard
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CAN furnish retired bnsine,s men
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