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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
BesSenner News

Bessemer, February Especial AFTER
adjourning last night the Bessemer city
council went Il o executive session, which
lasted nearly two hours. for the purpose
of taking up the matter of a municipal
lighting plant for Bessemer. Engineer l.
f. Mcdonald of Atlanta was present and
stated what his company was ready to
do and what was necessary to be done
on the part of the city looking to mu-
nicipal ownership of a lighting plant As
a result the j. b. McCrery Contracting
proceed with the survey for map and
estimates for the installation of an cleo
trio lighting plant for the city. Several
years ago the city voted $4,000 worth OF
bonds for this purpose and the bonds
have never been ISSUED. so no election
will be necessary. AT the present time
the city has no contract with the Bir-
mingham Railway. Light and Power COM
pany making the matter easier to handle,
as it is not necessary to hold the matter
off until contract expires.
The fire department has made the fol-
lowing report for the month of jan
uary. Ten calls were made. and of the
10 ircs tHe udiHdSe amounted 10 $ZZU0
while the liabilities amounted to about
$4,000 The greater part of this loss oc-
Cured at Jonesboro and FOSSIL Hill
where there were no fire plugs. Within
the past month water mains have been
extended TO Jonesboro,, and the residents
there will be given water connections as
well as fire protection. The city has had
fewer fires this winter than within the
past 10 years.
1t has been announced by the Sloss-
sheffield Steel and Iron company that Il
would spend $1,000 on improvements dur
ing the spring and summer at its mines
in Bessemer. In the announcement the
company does not state whether any
changes will be made in its furnace loca-
tons and although nothing has been STAT
ed as to building at Bessemer a COM
mittee will probably be appointed TO visi,
j. C. Maben, Jr., and lay the claims of
Bessemer before him as to the many ad-
vantages that would derive to the COM
pany should its furnaces be built here
The basketball team Of the Bessemer
Athletic club will meet the fast five of
the Birmingham Athletic club on Fri
day evening, February IA. on the local
court. great deal of interest is being
manifested in this game. which promises
to be the warmest game that the locals
nave played this season. Captain Clay
hopes to lead his team to victory, but
the Birmingham team will no doubt try
to pile up a big score against the boys
of Bessemer. Both teams have been play
ing excellent ball and are in fine trim for
the contest. Birmingham is one of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
WOODROW WILSON'S DOUBLE
CAUSES STIR AT THE NORRIS

The double of Woodrow Wilson came
to town yesterday, and stopped at the
Morris He attracted considerable atten-
tion, and modestly admitted that in othet
cities also his resemblance to the Presi-
dent-elect had been noted. He was Fred
erick J. Bum, a travelling salesman of
Cincinnati.
Miss Mary Donnelly, who has charge
of the cigar and news stand of the Nor
ris hotel, was first to note the man. She
Gated to a friend and pointed Mr.. Bum
out.
THAT" said she, lis Mr.. Woodrow Will
son, himself"
The friend was nonplussed.
whats he doing down here?" he quer-
led, after gazing at the stranger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, February Sc p. M)-An
extensive area of high pressure overlies
the greater portion of the country and,
as a result fair and cold weather is gen.
eral throughout almost the entire coun-
try At p. m. temperatures were below
freezing from western Texas northward
in the plains states, and from the Ohio
river northward in eastern districts. West
of the Rockies, the weather is decidedly
warmer. Light falls of snow were re-
ported at various stations in the plains
states and in the lake region.
In the southern states temperatures have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
WHITE CHOSEN FIRE
CHIEF AT FLORENCE
Council Elects Successor to L. A.
Howell at Recent Meeting-The
Treasurer Reports

Florence. February 5.--(special)-At tho
council meeting recently held, 7. A. How
ell. chief of the fire department resigned
his position and Donald White was elect
cd to succeed him. The question of pue-
chasing a fire automobile was also con
sidered The city treasurer submitted his
report which was as follows Amount
in the treasury, S6,9i9.s5. of which sl,l66. 4S
4; credited to the general fund.
At the regular meeting of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy, letter
was read from The chairman of the educa-
lion committee, stating that scholarship
had been secured for some Alabama girl
~ Confederate lineage, in 'The Castle,
at Tarrytown- on Hudson. A resolp-
lion was passed that this chapter make
the effort to secure this for some girl i'll
Florence.
The telephone service, which was out of
business for nearly a week, is now get
ing in shape 20 handle the local work all
light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
Japanese Diet Votes Censure
On GO0ernment Under Kdtsura


Prince Katsura will Immediately dissolve
the diet and call for general election.
meanwhile retaining office. The resolu-
tion expressing lack of confidence in the
cabinet was introduced by Yukio OzalS,
former mayor of Toxic, and leader Of the
constitutional party. lie bitterly attacked
Katsura whom he charged with ignor-
ing the constitution and riding rough
shod' over the peoples wishes Prince
Katsura, replying pointed out that he had
accepted the premiership at the Emperor
command and he offered precedents Tor
his course. The attitude of the opposi-
ton is very determined. The only outlet
from the present deadlock appears to
be the selection of a new diet and re-
distribution of the parties. The finance
minister in the course of the sitting said
the government recognized the expediency
of readjusting the national finances and
postponing for the present some of the
undertakings planned. Every encourage
ment, he said, would be given to indus
trial enterprises. Industrial and financial
conditions, he declared, We're encouraging.
the foreign trade Of Japan having in
creased during the past year by ss2 bY-
COO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

Just looking around, explained Miss
Mary.
The news got scattered throughout the
building and men from all quarters came
to see Finally the attention of Mr.. Bum
was attracted.
'1'll wager a bundle of pins he said.
that you are talking about me. Yes.
they say that I look like Wilson AS [
do not think we'll of the expression Of
the President-elects mouth. l do not
think the similarity necessarily a compile
ment to me. And, furthermore. I am not
a theorist. And furthermore, again,
am a 'standpatting' republican and cas-.
a ballot in November for Mr.. Taft
But he was pleasant enough about it,
just the same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
REVOLVER SHOOT

Springfield Mass. February 5.-Returns
from the nineteenth and twentieth rounds
in the indoor league of the United States
revolver shoot We're announced tonight
The Manhattan club of New York city
and the Olympic club of San Francisco
continue TO lead. having won all thei
matches TO date
Among the nineteenth round scores arc
Manhattan of New York defeated Louis
Vile, 1927 to 1850; Springfield, Mass, de-
feated Dallas. 1ll9 10 1909.
IN the twentieth round spokane defeated
Louisville. Ills to 1910, and Philadelphia
defeated Dallas, 1l0 to 1865.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
EXCITING SCENES FOLLOW DIS
PERSAL OF BODY-EFFORTS
TO DUCK MEMBERS IN CANAL
FRUSTRATED

Toxic, February 5.--Exciting scenes were
witnessed during the dispersal Of the
japanese diet today, after vote of CEN
sure on the government under Prince
Katsura had been carried. Exits from
the chamber were thronged with people
who eheered members of the constitutional
party when they assaulted Saburo Shi-
mada and other so called renegades of
the national liberty party. They Were
thrown out of their rilIishas when they
attempted to drive away, but efforts d
duck them in the canal were frustrated
by the police.
The sessions Of the chamber were then
suspended after the eensure vote, for o
period of I'VE days. It is expected thai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
MILITANT SUFFRAGETTE
PROVES UNRULY PRISONER

force their way into parliament to obtain
an interview with David Lloyd-George.
They were arrested and charged with re-
sisting the police As Miss Pankhurst
was leaving the police court for the cell,
she shouted: Il shall not serve this sem
tence" This is probably correct, as the
leaders of the militants have become tired
of Jail. and their fines are now invariably
paid by some third party within few
hours of their imposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
TALLADEGA PAVING
IS NOW COMPLET
Streets Show Improved Con-
ditiOn After Having Been
Torn Up Many Weeks

Taladega. February 5.--(Special)-The
Southern Asphalt and Construction COM
pany will finish at noon today its con-
tract for paving with the city. The public
square and East street were contracted
for about two and one half months since.
The job has been executed in manner
entirely satisfactory to the city.
Such has been the record breaking at
tendance at the Northside city school
that it has become necessary to provide
additional room. AS many as 72 pupils
have been crowded into one room. a
cottage near the Northside building has
been rented to accommodate the overflow.
1t will also be necessary to employ an
additional teacher.
Before the city commission Tuesday
evening was heard the protests on the
contemplated paving. orders were placed
to lay concrete asphalt paving on
East, Battle and North streets, and ebert,
curbing and guttering on South, Coffee,
Battle, North Cocoa and East streets.
Two additional arc lights were ordered
to be installed of 1000 candlepower eacu
by the city commission at the meeting
on February T. One of the lights will
be installed at the corner of Stone ave-
nue. and North street. The other will be
placed in Stonington, on Terry street,
near the wagon yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS
Weber and Fields

A crowded house is assured for Weber
and Fields, the New York comedians. and
the big company making a tour of the
south. Practically the entire house has
been sold out The performance wherever
seen has given satisfaction, the whole
show being a continuous round of fun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
At the Majestic

''The Time, the Place and the Girl is
packing the Majestic theatre every per-
fcrmance this week with matinees daily
at 2:45 and two performances nightly, at
80 and 3 o'clock. The brand of tabloid
musical comedy offered seems to appeal
to people particularly this week, and as
a result the house is packed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
Weather Forecast

Washington. February 5.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Thursday;
Friday increasing cloudiness, light north
to east winds.
Tennessee: Fair Thursday; Friday in
creasing cloudiness. probably followed by
rain or snow in west portion.
Georgia: Fair Thursday and Friday;
light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
MAY BUILD LINE
INTO CADSDEN
Rumored SeabOard Will
Build From Birmingham
to Chattanooga

Csadsden, February 5.-(Special.) )-The
Seaboard Air Line probably will build
into Gadsden in the next year. accord
ing to a rumor which has come here
from the east. 1t is said that the Sea-
board contemplates the operation at
some time in the future of a through
line from Birmingham TO Chattanooga
by way of Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

San Salvador, February 5.-An attempt
was made last night to assassinate the
president of Salvador, DR.. Manuel r..
Araujo. The president was wounded sew
eral times but none of the wounds Is con-
sidered serious.
Several persons were involved in the at-
tempt and the leader of the conspiracy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

Although no arrangements have been
made. chief of Police r. A. Leath says
that evidences of incendiarisfns have
been discovered in connection with the
fire which burned the bankrupt stock
of Sam Fine in the Berger building
Monday night.
Plans for a county rair i'll Etowah
next fall will be considered by the
city and county committee of the cham
ber of commerce Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
Aborn Grand Opera Company

The seat sale for the engagement of the
Aborn English Grand Opera company be-
san yesterday at the Jefferson theatre,
and quite a number OF seats have been
reserved for all three performances. The
company has double cast of principals,
splendid orchestra and fine presenta-
tions can be expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE
PRESIDENT OF SAN SALVADOR

was arrested. He is a Guatemalau who
gave the name Of Virgiie Mulatilo. He
arrived in this country only few days
ago.
Mulatillo made a confession in which he
declared that the plot to assassinate
President Araljo had been coneocted at
Guatemala City and that he came here a
few days ago 10 carry out this mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

London, February Sylvia Pankhurst,
militant suffragette leader, was sentenced
to two weeks Imprisonment or a fine of
$40 today. The same punishment was
meted out, to 10 other women who par
ticipated in the raid on the house of COM
mons under the leadership of General
Mrs. Flora Drummond on January 2s
On that occasion the women tried to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
At the Biiou

There is a matinee of the Three
Twins at the Bijou this afternoon, an
other Saturday and performances nightly.
Next week comes Norman Hackett IN
Satan Sanderson,' which is appearing at
the Bijou for the first time at popular
prices. Mr. Hackett has been in Birming-
ham before, but always supporting some
o, the great actors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

In 1912, there were 932 births and
only $40 deaths in Etowah, according
to the report made today by Dr. c. L.
Murphree. county health officer, be-
fore the meeting of the Etowah County
Medical association. The death rate is
only $40 in 1000. DR. Murphree strong
ly urges the establishment of a county
hospital. and the employment of dis
trict trained nurse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

Ilsen generally east of the Mississippi, but
another fall Is noted in western sections.
Conditions seem favorable for continued
fair and cold weather in this section
Thursday and Thursday night, with an in
crease in cloudness and rising tempera-
lures Friday.
Summary of observations made at
United States Weather Bureau stations
February ), 1919:
Fem n, filre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

The honor roll OF the music pupils oil
the Sisters of Mercy for the month OF
January is as follows: Misses Ruby Rags
dale. Gladys Alexander, Flora Sleeves,
Lola Parsons, Frances Weller, s. T..
HAYES Lorene Donegan. Julia Nettleman,
Hildred Hatcher, I-enora Batiste. Rachael
Ragsdale, Gay Kennedy. Lillian D'Orvall.
Ruby Gable, Mary L. Cutcliffe, Cecilia
Harty Maxine Goldberg, Agnes Durick,
Helen Drury, Minnie Massey, Alice Rags
dale, Blanche Sleeves, Masters Clayton
Kennedy. Ernest Smith and Seaborn
Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE AND GRIP
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine removes
the cause. There is only one "BROMo
QUININE." Look for signature OF Z.
w. GROVE. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

Capt. H. A. Moon of the Alabama
National Guard and officers of the
United States army have been invited
by Capt. l.. b. Rainey to appear be-
fore the chamber of commerce Monday
night regarding the location here of a
of field artillery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

The proprietor of the Walkover Shoe
Store of Birmingham, c. E. Mason. viii
open this week new Walkover Shoe store
in Bessemer. This makes several new
stores that have been opened in Bessemer
since the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

The survey of the transmission line
from East Gadsden to Alfalfa has been
completed, but the construction work
has been delayed until titles to the
right of way can be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

The Wednesday Music club was delight
fully entertained this afternoon by Miss
Virginia Mitchell at her home on Dart
mouth avenue. An excellent programme
WIS rendered. after which tempting re-
freshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

The Rev. l. O. Adams conducted serv-
ices Ash wednesday morning at lo3o
O'Clock. at Trinity Episcopal church. The
regular Lenten service will be announced
later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

A company is being organized by
Judge J. A. Bilbro to develop the de-
posit of black marble which he dis
covered last summer in Calhoun county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06
PRESIDENT FINLEY
COMING TO SELMA
To Be Guest of Chamber of
Commerce in March
THOMPSON is COMING
Will Explain Arrangements Made to
Advertise Resources of State.
Southern Begins Work on
Extensive Improvements

Selma. February 5.--(Special) president
W. W Finley of the Southern railway
will come to Selma during March and
Mt a smoker which win be rendered him
by the chamber of commerce win make
an address to the business men of the
city Some weeks ago the chamber of
commerce extended to Mr.. Finley the in
vitation to come to this city and make
a talk to the business men and the note
of reply was received Tuesday.
A special meeting of the members of
4he Selma Chamber of Commerce has
been called to be held at the rooms of
the organization on Water street on the
evening of February 49, The special meet
ing will be held for the purpose of Civ
ing the business mon of the city an
opportunity of hearing Col. n. +. Thomp-
son, president of the Alabama Land con-
sress, who will be here on that day. at
the meeting Mr.. Thompson Will explain
the arrangements which are being mado
TO widely advertise the resources of the
state.
The Southern railway has begun the
work of making some extensive improve
mentS ABOUT liS iiciblt dcfoe' ~ 'NAs7' -
sheds will be enlarged and the improve
ments when completed will represent an
expenditure of several thousand dollars.
c. d. Thomas, a well known young res
ident OF Selma, who has been holding
the position of chief clerk in the office
of Division Freight Agent John b. Erwin
of the Southern railway, left Tuesday Tor
Atlanta, where he has accepted sim
liar position in the office of the DIVISION
freight agent of the Southern railway
in that city The position of chief clerk
in the Selma office, made vacant by the
resignation of Mr.. Thomas, will be fillet
by Mr.. e. b. Matthews, who was Tor
merly connected with the freight depart
ment of the Western Railway of Alabama
in Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-06

four teams which has defeated the Besse-
mer five this season.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-22

Carranza, "that the President of the
United States, a man. of such high
moral personality as is shown in his
works that have read, would initiate
the political methods of a man of
such low morality as Huerta.
1T is impossible to believe that
President Wilson intends to act in the
manner attributed to him by certain
press reports that have reached me.
This action would be equivalent to ap.
proving the abominable political pro-
ceedings of Huerta.
"Huerta, in fact, attempted to hide
his treason and assassinations by fore
ing the designations of President Ma
dero and Vice President Pine Suarez
and then elevating the more easily
controlled Lascurain to the presidency
for a few brief minutes, so that he,
Huerta, could be named minister of 60
bernacion. In this position he was en-
able to usurp the power of Lascurian
and eject him from the presidency.
"If President Wilson now intends to
commit the same crime through the
person of Lascurain, the only differ
ence between this contemplated act
and that of Huerta is that Huerta, who
to our disgrace, is a Mexican, acted
within the realm of international poll
tics, while President Wilson would
make the affair one of international
politics."
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-22
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terably determined not to accede to
the demands of the United States gov
erAment for his elimination as presi-
dent of Mexico but there is some
basis for the belief that he may at
last give in, but in such manner as
to leave the impression that he acted
of his own free will, defying Washing
ton to the last.
The high-handed parliamentary prac-
tice in the Chamber of Deputies Fri
day afternoon gave rise to consider
able speculation. The roll of mem
ters was called and it was quite evil
dent that the number necessary for
a quorum was present, but Colonel Vic
tor Corral, presiding in the absence
of Eduardo Tamrais, the speaker, who
was said to be i'll, looked the deputies
straight in the eye and declared there
was no quorum. Not a deputy pro-
tested, and the chamber stood ad-
journed until today.
1t was suggested that this action
might be part of a plan to bring about
the death of Congress and thus split
hairs with the Washington govern
men, which, through John Lind, Presi
dent Wilson's personal representative,
had insisted that this new legislative
body should not come into existence.
Under the law, should there be nc
quorum three times in succession, the
house would be automatically dissolv
ed. One prominent Mexican, spec't
lating upon the motive for the adjourn
ment, suggested that it was merely
a time-saving device, adding: Thine
for Huerta today is fine-spun gold"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-22
MORE TURKEY TROT
TMAN TURKEY MEAT

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 22.-The turkeys
are not gobbling around Jackson this
year as freely as in past years. All of
a sudden it seems that Mississippi
farmers, as well as the New England
ers, have discovered that turkey rails
ing is mighty burdensome job. This
time last year the country wagons
invaded the city in large numbers
every day and the local markets fur
nished their gobbling choruses in
strong numbers, but the outlook is
for more turkey trot than turkey meat
at Thanksgiving.
The unusually mild weather for this
season is said to be partly responsible
for the tardy appearance of the bronze
wonder that must grace the Thanks
giving dinner table e'er it is sure
enough Thanksgiving. A resumption
of seasonable activity with >seasonable
weather is anticipated in business cir
cles.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-22
Lee Christmas With Rebels.

Chicago Nov. 21.-General Lee
Christmas, well known in Central
America, has been recruiting men in
Chicago in behalf of General Carranza,
head of the Mexican Constituencies,
according to story told here. 1t was
said that Christmas left for the border
Thursday night with some of his men
and that the emainder-nineteen in
all-followed him Friday.
Christmas was said to have promis-
ed pay ranging from 5000 to $500 A
month, according to experience and
special abilities of the men enlisted,
and bound his contracts by payments
of 5000 and $500. Two of the recruits
who will receive maximum salaries are
expert telegraphers, and all have had
some experience in warfare.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-11-22

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