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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
Pointers on the T. p. A.

The Travellers Protective association
OF America has Issued a list of facts
that are proving mighty interesting to
the commercial travellers of Birming-
ham Following are few OF the best
ones:
The T. p. A. sets its face against
all discrimination against the trav-
cling man, whether 1t be upon the part
of railways or hotels or otherwise.
The T. p. A. seeks to better the con-
ditions of the travelling man, morally
socially and commercially.
The T. P. A. believes that the in
terests of the travelling man and those
of his employer. in D commercial sense
are Identical and works to this end.
The r. p. A. inculcates good citizen
ship among It's members.
The T. p A. has been working fol
several years to bring about jus
and equitable excess baggage system
that shall be uniform on all railways
The Il. p. A. has succeeded in hay
ing laws passed in some states com
pelling hotels to provide fire escapes
and to observe certain measures o
sanitation. Even the roller towel ha
been relegated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
".JIM' GREENWOOD
RETURNS FOR BRIDE
We'll Known Birmingham Man Re-
turns to Greece. But Not to
Fight the Turks

James Greenwood, one Of the pro-
prietors of the Greenwood cafe, left
yesterday for New York. where he Will
embark for his former home, Corfu,
Ionian Islands, Greece. While Greece
is his birthplace and his sympathies
are all for the Greclan cause, he owes
no allegiance to the Grecian rag Tor
his father was of English birth and a
British subject. II necessary, however
he will shoulder a rifle and help hght
for the land Of mis- nativity and that
of his mother, who was of Grecian
parentage.
His mission is one of peace. however,
for il is rumored that on the sunny
stones of the Ionian hills dary-eyed
beauty awaits his coming and that
soon after his arrival the wedding
bells Will ring.
MIR. Greenwood is well known in the
citv. where he mas been In business
for the past 12 years. By thrift and IN
dustry he has been very successful and
is regarded highly both by his business
and personal associates. He VIII be
absent about eight months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
BUT SIX MORE DAYS TO
PAY THE 1912 POLL TAX

cast the foolish virgins into despair: II
know you not:' Tor the managers of all
elections are furnished list of those who
have paid poll tax and unless his name
appears among tie elect A man will
have no more vote in any election in this
state than he will have in the house of
lords.
1t was stated at the tax collectors of-
flee yesterday that the payments of tlds
tax are far behind those of last year.
and while there Is no election in sight at
the present time, there Is much political
unrest and an election is liable to be called
at any time. No matter for what purpose
the election may be. the call 30 hold the
same always includes the words ITO the
qualified voters In order TO facilitate
the payment of poll taxes in 1nsley and
Bessemer, Tax Collector George Tarrant
has appointed deputy tax collectors ct
these places, but the tax can be paid
either at the courthouse or to the deputy
collectors at the taxpayers convenience.
The main thing TO keep in mind 1t seems,
is to see that the tax is paid ut once.
The money collected goes to the school
fund.- and no Zee Is paid to the tax collec-
tors for their services, every dollar go-
Ing to school purposes Just six more
days to be with tie wise or foolish citi-
zens who value their vote
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
SUFFRAG|STS TO
MEET IN SELMA
City Prepares for Large Del
egatiOn of Women for
Convention

Selma. January Especial 1.-The
of the Alabama Equal Suffrage
association will convene here Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock and 1t is ex-
pected the opening session will be at
tended by a large number OF delegates
from all parts of the state. The sessions
will be presided over by Mrs Solon
Jacogs of Birmingham, president of the
state association.
An interesting programme has been
arranged for the morning and after
noon sessions of the convention and to
which the public has been invited The
programme will prove most pleasing
to all of the delegates who will attend
The night session of the convention
will be devoted TO an address when
will be delivered by Miss Laura clay
of Kentucky. who is one of the most
eloquent women orators in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
MOSS JURY SEES
AVONDALE ZOO
Jurymen In Murder Trial Taken Out
For an Airing Yesterday
Afternoon

The members OF the jury In the case of
Andy Moss on tclal for murder in the first
division OF the criminal court were inter-
ested visitors az The Zoo at Avondale park
yesterday afternoon and enjoyed the ont-
Ing very much. They also walked around
town and viewed the excavation for the
Tutwiler and Ro1en hotels They were ia
charge of Deputy Sheriff DeJarnette ara
we're not allowed . converse with anyone
or to read the newspapers. They are
quartered at he Jefferson hotel
The case OF Andy Moss. charged with
the murder of George Cook of North Bir-
mingham went to trial Saturday morning
before Judge Fort, who held court until
10 o'clock Saturday night. The jury was
sent to the jefferson hotel. where they
will stay until the trial Is concluded.
Judge Fort will take UP the case this
morning. The state has concluded its
case and the evidence OF the witnesses
for the defense VIII be taken.
The examination OF witnesses will possi-
bly, consume the entire day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
Longs for the Road

Sidney Lazarus of the Birmingham
Mattress company is longing to pick
up his sample grip and HE himself
Ger the weird byways of rural Ala
bama as in yon days of old.
mo part of commercial life today"
he says. lis half as fascinating as
selling goods on the road. l have not
carried a sample case for eight years,
but the lure of the road Is still strong
within me and nothing suits me bet
ter than to jump on the train and try
to close a deal which has been hang
ing fire.
MANY men complain of the hard
ships of the road, and there are hard
ships, but when tho opportunity pre-
sents itself to give up the salesman's
life and settle down to the steady
grind of the inside mans job few ac-
cept II. You see many men who's hair
has turned to silver still making those
same little towns, kicking about the
dirty hotels and bad food. but stick =
ing to the road, not because they can't
get anything else to do. but just be-
cause they are not satisfied anywhere
else.
Not a day passes that In opening
my mail do not remember some pleas
ant incident connected with the man
who signed letter or two. A little
fishing trip here, days hunt there,
a village ball game somewhere else.
The travelling man never forgets in
after years the warm handshake of the
good friend who saved his orders for
him and he also remembers the man
who did not buy from him.. but who
he hoped to land each time he made
another call 1t Is the most fascinat-
ing game in the world.
81 have friend in Cincinnati who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
PYTHIANS TO HOLD
MEETING WEDNESDAY

public meeting will be held jointly
bv Jefferson Valley lodge. No. II, Phoe-
nix lodge, No. p, end Birmingham lodge,
No. 50. knights Of Pythas, Wednesday
evening, February 5, in Fraternal hall or
Third avenue. and in addition to a pro-
grsmme of musical numbers, an address
vii, be delivered by Isadore Shapiro, the
young attorney. en- Pillars of Fire. "
This address has been delivered by Mir.
Shapiro in Mobile. Montgomery. Little
Rock, Memphis and elsewhere. and has
been given hearty applause. The Pythians
hope TO instil enthusiasm among It's
membership and With the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
GEORGE c. HARRIS
DIED YESTERDAY
Funeral of Well Known
Transfer Man Will Be
Held Today

George c. Harfis, the veteran trans
fer man, died yesterday morning al 8
o'clock at the family residence. 1912
South Eleventh avenue, at the age Of
81 years Mr.. Harris had been one of
the prominent citizens of Birmingham
for the past 80 years. The funeral will
be held from the late residence this
afternoon at o'clock, interment to
take place in the Eimwood cemetery.
The pallbearers will be DR.. F. s. Tar
rant, Tom Stobert, Paul Earle, r. A.
Lewis, James A. Downey. John H. Par
.ker and DR.. George w. Reese. The
Rev. E. c. Mcvoy, pastor of the South
Highland Methodist church, will have
charge of the services.
Mr.. Harris is survived by a widow,
four daughters. Mrs. Arthur Forsythe,
Mrs. Walter White, Miss Jamie and
Miss Dorsey Harris; one son, George
C. Harris. Jr., and a nephew, James C.
Dorsey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
CHAMBER ELECTION
MAY Be ACONTEST
Turner May Be Harding's
Friendly Opponent
WILL BE UNUSUAL
Turner Has Been Mentioned As a
Presidential Candidate for Some
Time, But Was Non-Com-
initial Yesterday

The nomination of W. T. G. Hard
ing, president of the First National
bank, as the regular nominee for the
presidency of the civic chamber for
the year Beginning March 1. furnished
source of conversation among the
political wiseacres OF the Chamber of
Commerce yesterday.
Oscar c. Turner, president of the
Southern wesco Supply company,
whose name In abe past month had
been prominently mentioned for the
nomination as head of the civic cham
Der. yesterday asserted that he had in
no wise been a candidate and that the
choice of the nominating committee
was undoubtedly an excellent one.
Il was not an avowed candidate for
the presidency of the Chamber of Com
merce' he said, 'and that my name
was mentioned as candidate was all
due to -the efforts of my friends, for
which I am duly appreeiative.
"The selection of Mr.. Harding by
the nominating committee is an ex-
cellent one. Mr. Harding is an OK
ceptionally good business man. His
ability is unquestioned and If he is
elected as president of the Chamber
of Commerce his administration should
be a notable one. / am of the opinion
that he will make the chamber a mag
nificent president and l offer him my
congratulations on his nomination"
Mr. Turner had nothing to say re-
garding the rumors of his candidacy
on an independent ticket He said that
he had been apprised by several of his
friends of a plan to have a friendly
election contest, somewhat similar to
that recently held by the Builders ex-
change, and OF the great interest such
contest had caused among the men,
bership of that organization. However,
he was noncommittal as to whether
he would enter such a campaign to
the friends who called at his home
yesterday and urged him to make the
race.
1t was claimed yesterday by friends
of Mr.. Turner that should he decide
the presidency with Mr. Harding that
such campaign would arouse great
interest not only in the membership OF
the Chamber of Commerce but
throughout the city as both men are
well known, Mr.. Harding as a bank
er and Mr.. Turner as a progressive
live wire" in all civic endeavors.
Another feature of such a contest
according to one of the directors who
would not be quoted, was that it would
be contest between the younger ele-
ment and the old-timers. He claimed
that as Oscar Turner was general
chairman of the membership commit
tee that he was especially strong with
the new members.
The annual election of the Chamber
of Commerce takes place February Z
nearly two weeks away, and the by
laws of the civic chamber are that any
Is members posting a petition at least
three days before the election for an
opposition ticket, will be recognized
Such a contest has never been held
in the history of the Birmingham
Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
UNLESS MANY PAY POLL TAX
BEFORE FEBRUARY /, THE
LIST OF QUALIFIED VOTERS IN
1913 WILL BE GREATLY RE-
DUCED IN NUMBERS
ust six more days to pay poll tax.

Just six more days to pay poll tax.
In six days the opportunity TO pay poll
tax for 1912 will have passed, for after
February ! all who have failed to pay
will have voluntarily disfranchised them
selves and will not be permitted to partici-
pate in any election, national, state, coun-
ty or municipal held this year.
In six more days the delinquent ones
will be like unto the foolish virgins that
had no oil in their lamps and who slum-
bered and slept when the Master came
and were denied admittanee to the mar
rlagc feast.
Unless there Is q decided increase in the
payment OF this Tax, which is one of the
impe rative conditions that qualify man
to vote, many will receive the answer that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
AT THE HOTELS

c. III. Parsons of Admission, ]. J. Noal
OF Tuscaloosa and C. G. Miller of Union
are registered at the Empire.
J. L. McLsne of TalIadega, J. A.
Pruitt of Florence and r. H Croswell
of Montgomery are stopping at the
Metropolitan.
B. NJ Rogers of Johns. C. p. Bur-
nett of Mobile and p. c. Watts of
Montgomery are registered at the Nor
ris.
J. C. Jones of Huntsville. ]. E. Bar
ton of Augusta ard NJ. Walker of
Montgomery are at the Florence.
B. Mall of Atlanta, J. A. Mitchell of
Livingston and r. f. Hall of Union
town are among the arrivals at the
Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
BISHOP PENICK
HERE YESTERDAY

The Rt. Rev. Charles c. Penick, former
ly missionary bishop of Cape Palmas,
Africa, conducted the services at the
Church of the Advent yesterday morning
and evening.
The morning services were we'll at
tended, but at the evening service, owing
to the inclement weather, but few people
were In attendance. At both srvices
Pishop Penick preached scholarly SER
mons. He is the author OF a number of
books, among them being, What Can
the Church DO For the Negro in the
United States?" and 1.-THE Science of Mis-
sions."
The bishop is en- visit to friends in
Tuscaloosa and will return there early
today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
COUPLE IS INJURED
BY RUNAWAY HORSE

Thomas Powell and Miss Annie Car
rington were painfully but not seriously
injured yesterday afternoon in runaway
at Tenth avenue ard Nineteenth street
The couple was out riding when their
horse became frightened, The occupants
OF the buggy were thrown to the pave
ment. The Lige 10y ambulance was
called and both Mr.. Powell and Miss Car
rington were taken TO the oSuth High
land infirmary. Beth were more or less
painfully bruised, but were not badly
hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27

The dog is distinguished above all
other of the inferior animals for in
telligence, docility and attachment to
man. Be his master prince or pauper.
it makes no difference to him. He is
constant in his affections and much
unlike human attachments is never
swerved from his loyalty by reverse
of fortune. OF course there are bad
dogs, but on the whole he is true and
faithful to his master whatever ana
whoever he may be. on the other hand
the master is often very fond of his
dog and as a matter of fact, endless
lawsuits and bitter litigation has been
brought about with a dog as the basis
of the suit. Nay, more, human blood
has been shed often for the sake OF a
dog.
There are many dog fanciers in Bir-
mingham and many high bred dogs.
It was generally conceded that the dog
show at the last Alabama state Fair
was one of its principal attractions and
nearly every dog shown belonged to
local owner. Among the owners OF
fancy dogs in the city and who are
absolutely bugs on the subject are
J. u. Budwig and ALI Il. Lundstrom,
both owners of high bred bulldogs.
Yesterday a party Including the
above named were discussing the pro-
posed spring show of the Birming-
ham Kennel club. or course. the gem
eral conversation was obout dogs and
finally drifted to the time when each
Of the party first got the bug" Many
and varied were the stories related
and finally Lundstrom asked the crowd
had they ever heard Of Budwig's first
transaction in dogs. The crowd clam
ored for the story and when I4und-
strom got through Budwig told him
he Aought to have sold the yarn to
Biggs' antique store on Third avenue,
for they had nothing in the store half
so ancient, and that. furthermore,
and not he.
AS Lundstrom was first to tell the
story. here 1t is: The first dog Budwig
owned cost him $40; it was cross be-
tween a flea bitten pug and a rat ter
rier. 1t was neither thing OF beau
ty and certainly not joy forever, but
Budwig thought 1t easily the finest dog
In the country and had visions OF
countless trophies the dog was des-
tined to win. Later he was called from
the city and had to find place for
the dog as his home folks wouldn't
listen a moment 20 taking care of the
canine prodigy-they knew him.
Finally he made arrangements with
neighbor to take care of the dog
while he was gone and was to pay
him a dollar a week for his trouble.
He was gone seven weeks and when
he went to regain possession of the
canine wonder he was presented with a
bill for 81. In those days 81 looked
like the capital stock of a national
bank to Budwig, and as he rather
prided himself on his business fore
sight and shrewdness as a trader he
began to temporize and in the first
round spared for wind.
II paid $40 for that dog" remarked
Bud.
II know you did," said the other
And hate to pay 81 more"
Reckon you do"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
T|DWELL DID MUCH
ORENSLEy SCHOOL
Enrolment Grew from so to
$50 During His Admin
istratiOn

The resignation of Prof r.. E. Tidweli-
principal of the Ensiley High school, as
announced In The Age-Herald yesterday,
is q source of regret to the people OF
E.nsley MIR. Tidwell has been principal
of the school from its inception. Under
his administration the enrolment of the
school has grown from about so until the
rev semester Just beginning will find
more than $50 pupils IN attendance.
When Professor Tdwell took charge OF
the Ensey High school the sessions were
held in two rooms of the Bush school. AT
the present time the school is located in
one of the best school buildings in Greater
Birmingham, which was erected at cost
of more than 100000. This building was
commenced when Ensley was separate
municipality and was paid for by the city
os Ensey.
One of the many plans for improving the
vork at the school instituted by Mr., It'd
we'll and not yet completed is splendid
playground and athletic field. 1t was the
pet ambition of the principal to interest
the people of Ensley in this idea and To-
cate the grounds in Ensleys big park
NJ AZ the schoolsbulding.
Professor Tidwell will continue to make
his home in the city, although called to
. better position as superintendent of all
tie schools of the Tennessee company.
The basketball game scheduled for last
Saturday between Ensley High school and
University Training school was postponed
to a date yet to be set. The Ensley team
will play Columbiana at that place next
Friday.
A peanut hunt will be given Wednesday
afternoon on the grounds of the Bush
school The entertainment will be given
ly the Kindergarten association. and the
receipts will be devoted to the fund being
raised for a playground for the kinder
garten children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
Negro Switchman Hurt

". ]. Thomas, a negro switchman for
the Louisville and Nashville railroad,
was caught between two cars last even
ing about Z o'clock in the yards at Eight
eeHth street and seriously injured. He
was taken to the st. Vincent hospital
where it was found he had sustained a
broken leg and that one hand was badly
mashed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
Logan-Morgan

The marriage II Mr.. Spring smith
and Miss Mary Lee Logan was SOL
emnized at the Norwood Cumberland
PRESBYTERIAN church yesterday after
noon at 2:3O o'clock by the Rev. w.
tI pu,ler only Immediate members
81 tbe family were present The bride
Is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. |. L.
Logan. 935 West Fourteenth street,
Fountain Heights. Mr.. Smith Is well
known business man of Goodwater.
The bride and groom left on the aft
ernoon train for Goodwater. where
they will make their home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
COUNTY COURTS
IN SESSION TODAY

All the divisions of the county courts
will be in session this morning and take
I'D the dockets set for the week.
In the first three divisions of the city
court jury cases are set. in the fourth
division Judge Sharp will take up the
non-jury docket. In the circuit court both
divisions have jury dockets. Both divi-
slons of the criminal court will be in ses-
sion. A large, number of appealed cases
from the police court of the city are set
in the second division of the criminal
court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
Ward and yokes at Biiou

Ward and vokes. with Lucy DAILY is
this weeks Bijou attraction in a big re-
viyaI of their greatest hit, "A Run On
the Bank" with all new music. new cos
tunes, new comedy and brand new Bit
,f a speciality fog Miss DAILY. There are
A. people in the company, including, a
c1orus OF q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
ADJUSTMENTS
Honey Boy" Minstrels

George Evans Honey Boy minstrcls,
who come to the Jefferson theatre
The only organization of its kind which
secures bookings and route through the
office Of Klsw < Erlanger. fhis means
that they appear only in the first class
theatrical exchange of America. Seat
sale on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
Eddie FOy for Joy

The appearance of Eddie Foy in his new
musical play, "Over the River" prom
ises a night of fun when the star appears
with his big company at the Jefferson
theatre Thursday night The company
ie one Of the largest on the road and Ia
clrdes a large chorus and ballet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-27
Maiestic-Vaudeville

Commencing with a matinee this after
room, the Majestic again offers vaude-
vile for week, having five excellent
acts. including novelty and variety. The
bjll includes the DeLesso troupe, an aerial
casting act in vaudeville, a dancing vio-
Iiniste, a ventriloquist who looks like
7 eddy, a comedy juggler and a refined
rausical comedy team.