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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
At the Majestic

The dramatic war feature motion
picture film, Victory" was presented
at the Majestic theatre yesterday and
last night before appreciative audiences
who were throlled by the spectacular
battles on land and sea. The views of
the battleships in action, the use OF
hydroplane in war and the scenes of
the naval battle of Santiago.
The picture, mechanically, is one OF
the most perfect ever seen here 1t is
reproduced with great detail and ex-
actness, and from that point it is of
great interest.
As naval picture 1t bears the in
dorsement of the Secretary OF the
Navy and was made with the consent
and the aid of the navy department. In
fact. it was indorsed bys naval author
tiles after completed as being true
picture of a battleship in action and
the probable methods of modern bat
tie in which ships. land forces and
aerial craft will participate.
Interest is sustained throughout II
doesn't lag second and unlike many
features it is condensed to Just the
right amount of time for the neces-
sary action. The story is that of q
lsattleship sent to a South American
country to protect American interests
Lieutenant Ward is ordered to repor,
at the American embassy inland thai
while there rescues the daughter of the
ambassador from a runaway. The love
story Immediately commences 10 work
out. She discovers a plot to blow ul
the American battleship and kill the
President of the small republic. Use o.
the wireless to warn the battleship is
refused and Ward is arrested Cor con
spiracY in the murder of the Fresi-
dent, OBTAINING him long enough I,
prevent his catching the train for tn,
coast to give verbal warning. How.
ever. he is released. secures the hydro.
plane and starts a race across country
to arrive in time. He succeeds and tn,
result is that the harbor mine explode,
without damage to the ship Fire Il
opened on the forts and in the hydro
plane Lieutenant Ward drops bombs OF
the fort. He succeeds we'll. Then tn,
wireless brings a message that Their,
Is a revolt interior and 1ieutenan
Ward is dispatched with a company o.
marines to protect the embassy. which
he does successfully and also wins tn,
heart and hand of the daughter of tn,
ambassador.
There is a matinee daily at 2:3t
o'clock and two performances nightly
at 7:3e and o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
WOODLAWN HOMES
DESTROYED BY FIRE:
Damage Estimated at $4,000.
Loss Is Covered by
Insurance

Fire from defective flue practf-
cally destroyed two residences and dam
aged third at Second avenue and
Fifty-ninth street Woodlawn, yester-
day afternoon at $50 o'clock The fire
originated in the house of r. r Ber-
nard, lS9 Fifty ninth street, and COM
municated to Mrs. NJ. NJ. simpsons res
idence, Ill Fifty-ni street, and to
MRS. Lizzie Jones home, 1877 Fifty
ninth street In all the property loss
was estimated at $4,000. which was said
to be entirely covered by insurance.
The fire, according to the flremen at
the Woodlawn fire department, caused
such damage because of changes now
being made in the Woodlawn exchange
which, they claim, caused delay in get
ting the alarm.
When the Woodlawn fire department
arrived both the Bernard and Simpson
houses were ahlaze beyond control and
the energies of the firemen were direct
ed to keep adjacent houses from catch.
ing fire. In this they succeeded very
well and the fire was put out after an
hour of earnest work. The East lake
fire department also aided the Wood
lawn firemen in putting the blaze out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26

trustees and workers Tuesday evening
at the library. Mrs. Herbert is asking
for more workers which are badly needed
to carry out the plans of the organization.
Every evening during the week a special
prayer services will be conducted at the
First Baptist church at 8 O'Clock, pre-
paratory to the meeting to begin next
Sunday. On Tuesday and Friday nights
after the prayer meeting choir practice
will be held
Misses jeanette and Willie Allen will
entertain the Bachelor Girls club Tuesday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at their home on
Eighth avenue.
The High school and the grammar
schools of Bessemer will begin the fall
term of school on September 10. Superin-
tendent A. A. Persons will make other
announcements pertaining the opening at
a later date.
A protracted meeting is in progress at
Bethlehem Methodist church at Dolomite
having begun Sunday. II will continue
through the week The Rev. James D.
Hunter will be assisted by the Rev
George Stoves of the First Methodist
church of Bessemer.
MIS-. ID. A. olson OF Richmond Is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Walter Furman
Jake Jessel of Mobile is the guest of
his mother, Mrs. Esther Jesse
Mrs. r. l.. Quin of Hartselle is the
guest of Mrs. Marvin Furman.
Mrs. A Nat Hawkins of Birmingham
was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Comer-
ford today.
Miss Lucille Murrah is the guest of
friends at Dora.
Charles Rodenberg is spending the week
end with his family.
70. f. Craig of Montgomery is the guest
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. p Craig
Mrs. Harry Davis of Ensley will be the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Norman Parker
Tuesday. -se
Mrs. Joe Bloch will arrive from Mont
gomery Wednesday to be the guest of
her mother, Mrs. Esther Jessel
Miss Maggie Murrah is visiting relatives
and friends in Columbus, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 25.--7 p. m.)-The
pressure is higher over the eastern coast
tonight's map and also over the greater
portion of the Rocky mountain divisions.
Areas of low barometer overlle the coun-
try east of the Rockies generally the
principal eenters being over the southern
plaiRs states and the middle lakes.
A general rise in temperatures have at
tended the pressure fall over the western
half of the great central basin during
the past "a hours, and afternoon readings
equaled or exceeded 100 degrees i'll western
Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma. Readings
in excess of 80 degrees We're quite gem
eral over the greater portion of the Mis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
WALTER PAGE GETS
OFFICIAL HOME

London, August 25.-Walter Hines
Page. American ambassador, today Sc
cured an official home for three years
by taking on lease for the place
known as No. Grosvenor square.
He had inspected many proposed resi-
dences most of which were offered al
prohibitiNe prices. The house is COM
m6npace but substantial dwelling in
the best London section. Three doors
1t is removed from the Japanese EN-
bassy, while the Italian mission is ir
the same square. The Dukes of Port.
land, Manchester and Somerset also pos
sess town homes In Grosvenor square.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
CABINET FRAMED
BY VAN DER LINDEN

The Hague, August pa new cabinet
has been framed by P. w. A. cort Van
Der Lindon, councillor of state, to whom
Queen Wilhelmina early in August in
trusted the formation OF ministry to be
composed of persons selected from out
side parliamentary ranks. according to
the Nieuwe Courant j. I.oudon, at pres
ent minister at Washington, is to be
named minister of foreign affairs; Colonel
Bosboom, minister of war. and Jonkher
Bertling, minister of finance.
Councillor Van Der Linden will take
the portfolio of home affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
ROAD MUST LOWER
RATE SEPTEMBER "a
Commission Orders 21-2c
Rate Be Put Into Effect
Next Month

Montgomery, August 25.-tSpeeial THE
Alabama railroad commission has ordered
the South and North Alabama railroad
company to put 2is cents passenger rate
in effect on it's lines in the state, the
order to become effective September IA.
The decision OF the commission was rem
dered this afternoon. The South and
North Alabama passenger rate case was
heard about two weeks ago.
The order of the commission, directing
that 21s cents passenger rate be estab-
lished. Is similar to the order rendered In
the cases of the Louisville and Nashville.
the Western Railway of Alabama, and
the Central of Georgia rate cases.
In conformity with the order In the
other cases, 20 days are given by the
commission in which to put the lower
rate into effect.
1t is more than probable that the South
and North Alabama Railroad company
will ask for a temporary restraining or
der against the enforcement of the COM
missions order pending an appeal to three
federal judges.
To Increase Police Force
New York. August 25.-This city is
to have 500 more policemen, which will
raise the police force to 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
SPECIAL BUILDING
FOR DOG SHOW

President B. B. Burton of the Ala
bama State Fair and Exhibit associa i.
tion stated yesterday that a contract
had Just been signed for building at
the fair grounds to the 40x200 feet in
which the dog show will be given this
fall under the auspices of the Birming-
ham Kennel club 1t is expected to be
even better than last year.
The dog show last year was a new
feature at the Alabama State Fair and
one of the biggest drawing cards on
the grounds. President Burton states
that fair matters are in fine condition
and indications are that the long rec
ord Will not be broken, and this fair
will be better than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
YOUNG MAN BROWNS
NEAR CARBON HILL
Pearl Perkins, While Sein-
ing, Meets Tragic Fate
in Creek

Jasper August Especial )-Pearl
Perkins. a young white man of Carbon
HILL lost his life Saturday while seining
III creek near his home town. The
other members of the fishing party had
gotten out of the creek and Perkins was
moving toward the bank on which they
were standing when he suddenly went out
of sight.
Being a good. swimmer, his comrades
thought there was no danger for the mo-
ment until they noticed that he was not
coming to the surface of the water. Then
they began to try TO locate and pull him
out, which they succeeded in doing after
several minutes.
He leaves a wife and three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26

sissippi and Missouri valleys and the
northwestern Rockies. East of the Mis-
slssippi river, temperatures We're mod
crate.
In the cotton belt fair weather prevailed
in all sections except Florida and the
Georgia coast, where thundershowers oc-
Cured. Temperature changes have been
| unimportant since Sunday night, and
have been about normal or slightly less,
in most districts. Fair and slightly
warmer weather seem probable in this
section Tuesday.
Summary of observations made at Uni
ted States weather bureau stations Aug
ust %:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
WARM PAVING FIGHT
WAGED IN GADSDEN
Final Hearing on Ordinance
to Pave Streets
WORK COUNTY ROADS
Tarvin Trial, Charged With Assault,
Comes Up Next Month-Grand
Jury Convenes Monday.
Prizes Announced
WORK COUNTY ROADS

Gadsden. August Especial )--One
of the hottest fights waged during the
present administration is expected To
materialize tonight in the council cham
ber when aldermen hold the final hear
ing on ordinances to pave Forest ave
nue. and Walnut street. The cIty has
secured tentative bills for paving the
streets with bitulithic concrete and of.
fers to pay incidental expenses as well
as for intersections and crossings. Some
of the larger property owners are pro-
testing loudly against the improve
ment. Members OF the council are nom
committal.
Tomorrow is the first of Etowah
countys three good roads days. Farm
ers all over the county are expected
to work the roads during the next
three days. Gadsden citizens will en-
deavor to improve three miles of the
HolSes bluff road
A copy of the Indictment charging
Dave Tarvin with a grave crime il,
Georgia has been received he~e. Tar
vim will be tried next month for his
brutal assault upon Nettie Waldrop. His
victim Will be used as a witness against
him. 1t is believed now that tie claim
of insanity will not hold.
Judge j. II. Disque was the principal
speaker at a school picnic at Samuel s
chapel, near Tumlin's Gap, Saturday.
Several people heard his address on edu-
cational lines. A new school building will
be erected there.
The grand jury will convene one week
from today. On Tuesday the case of Mari,
Smith, charged with the murder of Tur-
ner Lewis, his brother-in-law, will be
heard.
Watermelon records of Etowah county
were broken by ]. N. Siler of East Gads-
den, it is believed. His product has
tipped the sales at 7S pounds.
A writ of habeas corpus was issued by
Judge J. H. Disque of the city court of
Gadsden today for Lessie Belle Goodwin,
q 13-year-old girl. She was adopted by
West, the ehild's sister, took her away
from him.
Thirty converts We're baptized at Glen
coe yesterday afternoon, following a two
weeks meeting, conducted by the Rev. w.
b. Ernest
Official announcement of prizes for
members of the Girls Tomato club of
Etowah county has just been made by
Miss Diana Bankston. A prize of $50 to-
ward a scholarship in the Etowah County
High school has been offered by the
bankers of the county. A so prize win
be given to the girl who produces the
largest number of cans of tomatoes.
Many other awards will be made. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
Mcconnell Injured

Cleveland, August 25.-Pitcher George
Mcconnell OF the New York Americans
will be out fo the game for three weeks
at least. The middle finger of his pitch
ing hand was so badly broken today
when he stopped a hall from Leibod' S
bat that the bone protruded from the
flesh. The injured pitcher was taken to
the dressing room and d doctor from
among the spectators called to attend
him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 25.-Forecast for
Alabama Mississippi: Generally fair Tues
day and Wednesday. except probably
showers ON the coast.
Tennessee: Fair Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Georgia: Generally rair Tuesday and
Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
PERSONAL

Prof. j. Nj. Starke of Montgomery is
spending a day or two with his broth
er. S. c. Starke. 1904 Eleventh avenue,
south.
J. u. Burke sailed from New York
10 savannah Saturday for home after
spending a pleasant time in ireland and
New York. Mr. Burke reported ireland
as very prosperous getting better every
time he visits there. but not good
enough for him TO live there.
Secretary W. c. Radcliffe was back
"on the job at the Chamber of Com
merce yesterday after spending sun
day in Montgomery. While in Mont
gomery Mr.. Radcliffe discussed several
matters with Secretary Bruce Kenne-
dy and President Salter of The Busi-
ness Mems league in regard to coming
events which interest both cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
Wallace at Hayncyille

John Fl. Wallace, Jr.. candidate for gov
ernor. delivered an address before
large crowd of Lowndes county citi-
zens at the opening of circuit court at
Hayneville today. Mr.. Wallace declared
that he was enthusiastically received
and that he received many assurances
OF support in Lowndes county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
InvisorntInr to

Invig0rnting to the f'aIe and Sickly
The Old Standard general strengthen
ing tonic. GROVES TASTEI.ESS chill
TONIC. drives out Malaria, enriches the
blood, builds up the system. true
tonic. For adults and children. SOC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

BOOKKEEPER with 13 years experience
as boolkeeper and office man wants
position In Greater Birmingham. Adj
dress Cas-, Age-Herald. S-26-2t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
Bodeker Wrought Up

81 think that the man who was re-
sponsible for this terrible affair." said
Chief Bodeker last night, SHOULD be
arrested and tried for murder il Mrs.
Dozier dies from her injuries, The same
way as any other murderer Z he man
that drives an automobile through the
city streets at a speed of 60 miles an
hour is nothing IL not a criminal and
hanging is too good for him in my
opinion
You cannot quote me too strongly
in denouncing this man that struck this
elderly woman right before ~he very
eyes of her daughter and then turned
tail and ran like a sneaking coward
back to his car and disappear ed If |
ever get my hands on him he will know
that there is one man in Birming CHAM
who will have no pity on this Kind of 4
speef.er. There is nothing but Jail
sentence for this kind of man for
Birmingham is better rid of such car
rion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
EVENTS OF TODAY

Afemolrs band at Ensley park.
Committees meet TO discuss last de-
tails of merchants convention
city commission meets at 8 o'clock.
Mobile plays Birmingham at Rick
wood Field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
Bessener News

Bessemer August 25.-(Special. .)-Despite
the fact that the nomination of Capt. II.
w. Crook was sent to the Senate by the
President today, it is understood that
Postmaster j. II. McEniry will ask for a
hearing ON the charges filed by the de-
partment against him, and an effort will
be made to get the matter before the
President. 1t is probable that Mr.. Nc
Entry would have made no fight if he
had been removed and another appointed,
but to have charges filed and his resig-
nation called for without any hearing
whatever, has brought forth a strong and
vigorous protest which has already been
forwarded to the department in Wash
ington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
At the Theatres

orpheum-yaudeytlle 2:3o, 1850 and
. o'clock p. m.
Majestic-Moving pictures, go 7:3e
and 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
Unknown Driver Escapes
After Seeing She Was
Badly Injured-The
Police Are Active
SAID HE WAS GOING
AFTER DOCTOR, BUT
DID NOT COME BACK
Accident Witnessed by Mrs. Dozier's
Daughter Who Faints When She
Recognizes Mother-Limb
and Arm BrOken-COn-
tusions on Head

Mrs. o. T. Dozier, wife of the, well
known physician, of 2106 Humboldt
avenue was run down by a large Hud-
son automobile yesterday afternoon at
the corner of Avenue H and and Twen-
ty-second street about $50 o'clock and
it is thought received fatal injuries.
The driver of the automobile, follow
ing the accident stopped, but seeing
that his victim lay still in pool of
blood said to bystanderss' 'T'Il go for
a doctor" and sped away in his ma
chine before his name or the number
of his car could be ascertained. Up to
an early hour this morning no clue
had been found by the police concern
ing the identity of this automobile
driver. although the entire police and
detective force of Birmingham were on
his trail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26


whatever, has brought forth a strong and
vigorous protest which has already been
forwarded to the department in WASH
ington.
Coroner c. l.. Spain was in Bessemer
this afternoon and held an inquest over
the remains of Victor Larson the young
man who was drowned in West Lake yes
terday afternoon. His verdict was that
Larson met his death by drowning, the
cause of which was accidental strangula-
ton. AS Mr. Larson's parents have not
been located as yet funeral arrangements
have not been made.
Coroner Spain also held an investigation
of the killing of Estela Chisolm, the
negro woman who was shot by Dan Will
liams and instantly killed Thursday night
at Williams home at Reeders. After
examining a number of witnesses, Will
liams was held and will be given pre-
Iiminary trial some time this week.
All arrangements have been completed
and everything is in readiness for the
Odd Fellows convention of this district,
which will convene in the Odd Fellows
1all III GeSSe1lltT lOIllOtIoW dltciiiooii'
Quite a number of delegates will be pres
ent and several of the grand lodge Of
ficers win attend and deliver addresses
during the session, which will last during
the afternoon and evening.
There will be work in the third degree
at the evening session, the work being
done by a team from Birmingham lodge
Harry Firstbrook, Of the Bessemer
lodge, is president of the convention and
A1,alr h
of the district will also be in session and
will have number of delegates present
for the occasion.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Baptist church held its regular meeting
this afternoon at the home of Mrs. A
NJ. Winters on Dartmouth avenue. Mrs
Rose Huey, the secretary, called the rol
and read the minutes. Twelve dollars on
the pledge was paid in while 50 was col
lected which will go to the orIs,anage
the society takes care of little boy
there.
A committee composed of Mrs. NJ. p
Reynolds Mrs. w. II. Brannon, Mrs. Mil
ton Brooks and Mrs. ]. C. B. Gwin was
appointed to see that flowers were sent to
the sick.
The ladies discussed the week of prayer
which is being held every evening this
week at the church.
Mrs. r. W. Carlisle was hostess to the
Ladies Aid society of the Jonesboro Bap-
tist church this afternoon. The ladies
decided to hold a rummage sale Saturday
week at the end of the car line. No new
plans were discussed.
All arrangements for the 'tacky party
to be given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
l. A. Lewis on Berkeley avenue Tuesday
evening at o'clock have been completed
The party is under the direction of Mrs
Fills Brown. who has charge or one OF
the divisions of the Pastors Helpers o1
the First Methodist church at Bessemer
A special effort is being made by Mrs
Gwylym Herbert. president of the Help
ing Hand League of Bessemer. to gaii
large attendance at the meeting of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
Mrs. Zinszer's Account

Mrs. Joe Iinszer, who witnessed the
accident. said: Il was on my way to
visit my mother, when, looking up,
NV an automobile coming down Twen-
ty-second street. Before | could notice
it very much it had sped like light
ming around the corner into Avenue H.
1t seemed to me that / saw a woman
fall out of the car. but 1t was my poor
mother who had just been struck and
who lay at my feet all bruised and
bloody. The man who was driving
stopped, but seeing that my mother was
hurt badly he ran away"
The terrible accident TO Mrs. Dozier,
when 1t BECAME known on the streets of
Birmingham early last night, created
considerable excitement On all sides
could be heard threats against The reck-
less driving of automobiles.
Chief of Police George II. Bodeker
when apprised of the accident was
greatly wrought up and immediately
ordered all his available police and de
tectives on the case and brisk man
hunt was started on the streets of Bir-
CHAM last night Every garage
within the city limits will be visited
and the chief asserts that nothing will
be left undone TO apprehend The un-
known who was driving the automobile
which struck Mrs. Dozier. Detectives
Burge, Williams, Tully and Crenshaw
were especially active last night in
seeking out the whereabouts of the
missing chauffeur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-26
The Driver Ran

A crowd Immediately gathered about
the unconscious form of Mrs Dozier
and the driver of the automobile came
back, and, looking at Mrs. Dozier saw
that she was badly injured. Without
paying any attention to the entreaties
of women standing near to take Mrs.
/ Dozier TO "A hospital, he ran back to
his automobile, calling out that he was
| going after a doctor He disappeared,
coming toward the center of the city.
| He is said to have been a young man
of slim build and pale features. He is
thought to have been either a mechan-
| ician or demonstrator trying out the
speed qualities of the automobile.
| Mrs. Zinszer, seeing that 1t was her
mother that had been injured, fell in d
| faint, but recovered quickly and pre-
vailed upon the few present to remove
| her mother to her home which was
nearby Later DR.. E p. Hogan was
called into consultation and at 10
| o'clock last night the following state
ment was made as to the condition of
| Mrs. Eozier by her son. Thomas Dozier
"The injuries to my mother consist
| of Il broken left limb, broken right
arm. back and neck badly wrenched
and severe contusions about lne head
and face, besides serious bruises over
, the entire body AS to internal injuries,
nothing is known as yet She is still un-
| conscious