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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
PROTESTS AGAINST
CHANGE OF NAME OF
THOMAS ORCHESTRA

Chicago, March 5.-Mrs. Rose Fay
Thomas, widow of Theodore Thomas, pro-
tested today against the action of direc-
tors of the Theodore Thomas orchestra
in changing its name to Chicago SYM
phony orchestra.
Mrs. Thomas asserts that the gift Of
the Theodore Thomas orchestra library
the largest in the world and representing
four-fifths of the late musicians es-
tate; was given to the Theodore Thomas
orchestra and not to the Chicago SYM
phony orchestra and she thinks the trus-
tees should not make change in name
of the organization without consent or
the Thomas family.
Mrs. Thomas protest was made in a let
ter to the trustees of the orchestra. She
said the heirs were not able lightly to
cast away their Inheritance, but had made
the gift to the orchestra in order to per-
petuate Mr.. Thomas name and the high
artistic ideals for which he stood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
SOUTHERN RAIL WAY
IMPROVES SERVICE
City Ticket Office Uptown
Established at Admission.
New Engines

Admission. March -fSpecial)-The
Southern Railway company has I'M
proved it's service here by the estap-
1ishment of city ticket agency IN
this city, with headquarters in the Of
flee of the commercial agent in the
Alabama hotel building. This is to pre-
vent travellers going to the union de-
pot to purchase their fares. either local
or otherwise.
Considerable Improvement in the
service of the company here has been
made recently. including the instana-
tion of new and larger engines, new
coaches on the Rome and Selma dl-
vision, etc, and in the past year or
so the Alabama State express, the An
niston, New York and Birmingham spe-
cial, the Kansas City, Admission ana
Jacksonville special have been inaug-
urated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
WHITNEY EASILY
OUTPO|NTS NELSON

Atlanta, March o. Especial. )--Fight-
ing like a champion, Frank Whitney
easily defeated Battling Nelson here
tonight. There was no question as to
the victor although it was agreed in
advance to call it a no-decision con-
test.
Whitney beat Nelson at his own
game, outslugging him in the head
to head exchanges and three times dur
ing the battle showing him up with
left swings
Nelson cannot hit as of yore though
his punch absorbing ability is as good
as ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
KERN is CHOSEN
CHA|RMANO OF THE
SENATE CAUCUS
No Opposition to Indiana
Leader-Cabinet Appoint
ments Confirmed-Plan
Reorganization

Washington March 5.--When the DEM
ocrats of the new Senate met in caucus
today to elect chairman there was
no opposition to Senator John w Kern
of Indiana as the new leader. Senator
Martin of virginia, retiring democratic
leader, declared few days ago he was
glad to lay down the responsibilities OF his
office
The retirement of Senator Martin and
the candidacy of Senator Kern ends long
struggle for control of the Senate of the
Sixty-third Congress between the so-called
progressive democrats and the old con-
servatives. 1t was generally understood
there would be no move to disturb the
old leaders in their committee assign
ments.
Republican senators in caucus selected
as their chairman and floor leader Sem
ator Gallinger of New Hampshire.
They authorized him to select COM
mittee which will have charge OF filling
the republican committee places. There
was no opposition to the seniority rule.
Senator LaFollette was present at the
republican gathering but Senators Bris-
tow, Poindexter and Clapp did not APP
pear The two latter have been classi-
fed as members of the progressive party
but republicans said that they expected
Senator Clapp would participate In re-
publican committee assignments
The democratic caucus authorized Sen
ator Kern to appoint committee OIL
nine to devise plan for the Senate
committees reorganization with the un-
Outstanding that he should present his
list to the caucus tomorrow at meet
ing Senator Newlands of Nevada was
chosen vice chairman and Senator Sauls-
bury of Delaware. one of the newly elect
ed members of the body, was named as
secretary of the caucus.
When the Senate reconvened the cabinet
nominations which have previously been
published were received. Other nomina-
tions were Edgar f. Clark. reappoint-
ment as United States commerce commits
sioner, and John II. Marble, secretary
of the commission, to be a commissioner
in succession to Franklin x. Lane, Sec
retai-y of the Interior.
The Senate confirmed all the cabinet
nominations and also that of Mr.. Clark.
1t did not, however confirm Mr. Marble.
Some opposition to the appointment OF
William c. Redfield as secretary of COM
merce was made by Senator Gallinger in
executive session.
MIR. Redfield has been active in a House
committee investigation of two local fire
insurance companies in which the name
of a relative of Senator Gallinger's was
brought in.
The senator finally Withdrew his objec-
ton at the request of other senator's 1t
was said there was no hostility to Mr..
Marbles nomination, but the Senate
wished to have his name fully consid-
cred by the Senate interstate commerce
committee The Senate then adjourned
until 2 o'clock Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
COMPLETE EVIDENCE
IN CRAMER CASE

Chicago, March Arguments in the
trial of Charles N. Cramer, alias Con-
way, and his wife for the alleged murder
probably will begin tomorrow The evil
dence was completed today.
Mrs Cramer caused surprise today by
repndiating on the stand the alleged con-
fession she made to the police subsequent
to the arrest of herself and her husband
The action of the witness was unexpected
hy her counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
j. w. GOOD ASSAULTED AND
ROBBED OF 1878 BY NEGRO
BANDITS ON RED MOUNTAIN

j. ". Good, a contractor for the Ten
nessee company. was assaulted by two
negroes and robbed of s37s yesterday aft
ernoon about L o'clock on the Twelfth
street road. Mr.. Good was struck on the
head twice during the struggle and did
not regain consciousness until about 8
O'Clock, when he Immediately reported
the robbery to the police. Officers Bag
ley and Brent were rushed to the scene
but failed to find any trace of the rob-
bers.
Mr.. Good is opening mine on the
crest of Red mountain and was count
ing his money yesterday afternoon, pre-
paratory to paying off lie told the police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
ADVERTISE CITY ON
RAILROAD FOLDER

Z What is considered one of the best pieces
OF civic advertising in some time is the
large display on the back of the Illinois
Central railroad time tables issues for
the spring season. Over a quarter million
OF these time tables are circulated in
every corner of the country, and it would
be difficult to pick one up without notc-
ing the ad. Secretary Radcliffe of the
Chamber of Commerce and E. T.. Stovall,
local Illinois Central representative ar
ranged the advertisement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06

HULL OF WARSHIP
FOUND DAMAGED

New York. March 5.-Workmen exam
tleship Arkansas in dry dock at the
Brooklyn navy yard today found an open
ing which they described as about Is feet
long and two inches wide, resulting from
an opened seam on the port side forward
The Arkansas several weeks ago struck
coral reef off Guantanamo. She was
placed in dry dock Saturday after arriving
here with two compartments flooded
Navy yard officials stated unofficially
that repairs will cost about 100000 and
will take several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
WORK OF MACVEAGH
HIGHLY PRAISED

Washington. March 5.--The treasury
departments committee on efficiency
and economy today reported to Frank :
lin MacVeagh that he had saved sS,-
000, 900 for the government during his
four year term as Secretary of the
Treasury. The committee in de-
tailed report of reforms Instituted said
The report shows the present an
nual rate of saving to be nearly 49,,
10000 and ehe aggregate saving dur
ing your term to be nearly $S,-
600. 600"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06

that a negro crawled up behind him and
struck him on the head. He was feiled to
the ground but did not entirely lose
consciousness. He had a q
and opening it stabbed the negro in the
neck as he stopped over MIN.
At this iuncture second robber az
reared and struck Mr.. Good heavy
blow with the butt end Of a revolver. He
was unconscious for about two hours.
When he reeained his senses his money
was gone. He was not seriously injured
and was able to walk 70 the nearest tele-
phone and reported the robbery to the
police.
Despite the fact that Mr.. Goods work.
men were within hundred feet of him
the struggle did not attract their atten-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
MENOCAL'S ELECTION
UPHELD BY COURT

Havana. March 5.-The supreme court
electoral law cases growing out of the
recent elections. The election of Gen.
Juan Mario Menocal as president is up
held. The decision is adverse to the con-
tention of counsel for the defeated liberal
party that the elections We're invalid, ow-
ing to the upconstitutionality of the law
under which they were held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
New Interpretations

The Birmingham Advertising company
is now a corporation Officers: John Spar
row, president; j. d. Rosenburger. vice
president; +. j. Halberg, secretary and
treasurer.
Donalison-Grant Coal company; mining
and selling coal. Officers G. j. Grant,
president; G. NJ. and L. NJ. Donaldson,
secretary and treasurer. Capital, $1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
Moving Pictures of Birmingham

Some of the first moving pictures show
ing actual street scenes in Birmingham
will be exhibited at the new Tranon
theatre today. The views include the
downtown section, some of the finer res
idence districts as we'll as showing the
steel plant at Ensley and other large
Industries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
Herrick Resigns

Paris. March 5.-Myrick T. Herrick.
United States ambassador to France.
following the usual custom of American
diplomatic representatives abroad ON
d change of administration, has sent
his resignation 20 President Wilson
The French foreign office has not re-
ceived any inquiry as to the accepta-
bility of a successor and no name has
been definitely mentioned in connec-
ton with the post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
Tobacco Stolen

Burglars entered the store of Sloan
Bros, 11s Spring street, Avondale, last
night and secured so pounds of tobacco.
some choice hams and bacon. The police
were notified immediately upon the dis
eovery of the robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
Semi Central

Property just off of Goth street
100 feet of street from [ -
age renting for $4,000 per
month. This property is within
two blocks of where there is
more than three million dollars
being spent in new buildings.
price $30,000--on terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
Automobile Stolen

DIR. E. $. Casey. 2ls1 Highland avenue
reported to the police last night that his
automobile bad been stolen. The car Is
a two-seated EMF roadster and the IL
cense number Is 37a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
If You
Want a Piece of

Business property that will make
you rich, let me show you this
close in corner at once. Has
a good building on it renting
now for $3.50 per month and the
rents can be increased when
present lease expires. This COR
ner is located right in the spot
where property Is enhancing ev-
cry day. Price $77,500-on
terms. Don't miss this one. 1t
is the last corner to be had in
this location for the above price
and the improvements are good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
GREENVILLE WILL
OBSERVE JULY 4
Plans for Celebration VIII Be Worked
Out by the Commercial
Club

Greenville, March 5.-(Special)- AT a
meeting of the Greenville Commercial club
last night it was decided to have the gay
festivities on July Fourth. Committees
were appointed to raise finances for the
celebration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
LIVE STOCK FOR SALE

We are specializing our next auction
with a selection of high class horses
and mules and we will have more OF
the good kind to offer than at any
previous sale. A folder for the asking
describing a collection of sound, hand
some, highly bred Kentucky horses,
and we do not think the public any
where in the south has ever had an
oppor rtunity to buy, at public auction,
as fine a lot of horses as we have ad-
vertised in this folder The horses are
of good size, have speed and will be sold
without reserve to the highest bidder
We also have consigned TO us for this
sale.
rs head of young work mares from
Indiana.
rs head of young work and saddle
horses and mares from kentucky.
20 head of strong work mules, good
ages. that will take the place of the
$500 and 5000 teams.
25 head of young Tennessee mules.
IS head of good second hand railroad
mules.
our list at this time will enable us
to furnish a mule or horse to all who
attend, and the sale will be full Of
rare opportunities.
We extend to all our friends cordial
invitation to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
PERSONAL

Karl X. Hicks of Knoxville and former
ly with the Beaumont Advertising agency,
here. is spending a few days in Birming-
ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
South
Highland Homes

New room brick. equipped with
every known improvements, hard
wood floors in every room, hand
some fixtures, beautifully paper
ed, south of Highland avenue in
one of the best locations. Can
arrange attractive terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06

Corner containing more than
$4,000 square feet in less than
one block of where there is more
than two million dollars being
spent III new buildings. IL you
want to make a big profit, buy
this corner. Birmingham CEN
trail property is sure to grow.
Price COCOON terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
For $500 You

Can't beat this one, new room
home on lot 50x175, one block
from Highland car line, hard
wood floors in every room,
beautifully decorated, handsome
fixtures, $1,000 cash will do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
S525O-Easy Terms

New room home, hardwood floors
in every room, beautifully papered
fine fixtures, paved street. You
can't beat it in Norwood. no use
trying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
WILSON SETTLES DOWN
TO WORK AS THE CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OF NATION
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required the attention of the President
at once but that they concerned routine
mainly.
With the Senate meeting at noon to
confirm President Wilson's cabinet, the
new chief executive had his first con-
ference with his official family.
A new chair was placed at the long
tabel in the room in which the cabinets
of the past have delberated.
This was intended for the occu-
pancy of william B. Wilson of Penn
sylvania as secretary of the new de-
partment of labor. Mr.. Wilson stepped
from lost seat in the House to his
new chair. From present appearances
the family council of the new Presi-
dent promises to be friendly and har-
monious one. Many of them have long
been fellow StriverS In the fight for
the supremacy of the democratic party.
During the first few hours of the new
administration the President was Off
cially if not actually surrounded by re-
publican advisers in the members of
the retiring cabinet. They could not
under the law lay down the burdens
of their several offices until their sue
cessors had been confirmed.
For a few days at least President
Wilson will sit behind the big ma
hogany desks-1n his private office in
President Roosevelt The chair Mr..
Taft occupied was shipped to New Ha-
ven Before he left the White House
he ordered another for his successor
exactly like the one he used, but it
had not arrived today. The Roosevelt
chair is old and battered, but still good
for service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06

A number of the Greenvlle farmers
together shipped two cars of hogs 10
New Orleans yesterday. This is the fourth
car of hogs that have gone out this year.
More of the farmers yearly are raising
hogs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06

Several of the downtown stores are
undergoing some improvements. New
awnings are taking the places of the
old ones, which add greatly to the looks
of Commerce street in the west end.
Other improy ements are also being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06

committee from the Progressive club
has been appointed to cooperate with
Some of Greenville's best amateur dra-
matte talent, and a play will be pro-
dueed in a few weeks at the Greenville
theatre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-06
!. L. Yancey Real Estate and
Insurance Company
SOITHS]

II. l.. FARLEY, RENTAL MANAGER.
Phone 606 No. 1ls n. 21st st.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-19
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION SHOWS INCREASE
OF $2.56 PER MONTH.
SIT HOLD LIFE CERTIFICATES
There Were 1884 Teachers En-.
ployed in Missouri Schools During
Year Of te12.tst3, OF Whom
Nearly 5000 Were Men.

Jefferson City.-The wages Of Mis-.
Eouri school teachers advanced S2.5G
a month during the year beginning
July |, 1912, and ending June 30, 1913.
according TO statistics taken from the
. forthcoming report of William F..
Evans, state superintendent Of
schools.
The average monthly salary Of a
| Missouri school teacher, which in.
c.udcs In the calculation the salaries
paid 20 superintendent, principals
and high school teachers in st. Louis.
Kansas City, St Joseph and other cit.
ies and towns Of the state, was $6l1l
for the last school year. For the
school year ending June 3d. 1912. the
average monthly salary was $5S.55.
Excluding the superintendent and
principals Of high schools. the average
salary OF teachers in Missouri Is
Si53sO annually. This represents an
income Of S37Sl a month The state
superintendent finds that approx.
mately 5000 teachers received less
than this amount
The increase for male teachers Is
sL42 a month and for women s2.s5.
During the last school year. which
ended June 30, 1913. there were 1854
teachers employed in Missouri
schools, OF this number 4473 were
white male, 1851 were white female.
E33 were colured male and 537 were
Colored female.
or the 1854 teachers. 517 held life
state certificates, 389 five.year state
certificates, 2Si held state rural Ger.
ti'tcatcs, l229 held normal diplomas,
2,'i5 held normal elementary licenses,
2,97l held firstgrade county certlfi.
Gates, 1852 held second-grade, 4.4a1
held third.Eradc county certificates
and 400 held special county certifi-
Gates
That Missouri teachers as a BODY
IRE well equipped for teaching is eyi.
denced by the fact that 1889 had four
years high school training and 5.1Ol
two or more years training in the
state normals.
The superintcndcnt's report shows
that 1872 teachers employed during
the last school year had one years
high school training. 2,O7S two years
high school work, 1901 three years
high school training. 2.474 eight
weeks training In the state normals.
2,292 16 weeks work In state normals
and 2,04l 80 weeks work in normal
schools
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-19
st. Louis Grade Crossings,

Jefferson City.-Formal complaints
have been prepared by the state pub
lie service commission against 26 of
the most dangerous grade crossings In
the city of st. Louis and have been
forwarded to be signed and returned
to the commission for filing.
This procedure is in accordance
with the agreement made at the re-
cent conference held in st. Louis be.
tween the mayor. other city officials
and members of the commission.
When the complaints are filed the
commission will fix dates for hear
Ings, at which testimony will be taken
and the cost OF eliminating the cross
ings will be apportloned.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-19
Murder Gases Dismissed.

springfeld.-ThrouSh the sustain.
ing Of a demurrer by attorneys for
tho defense at the close Of the eyi.
dence Tor the state in the case against
J. c. Hale at Ozark accusing him OF
being an accessory to the murder Of
William Steele, Sr., the case against
him was dismissed. Immediately
Prosecuting Attorney John Hayes
nolled the case against William Steele.
Jr., who has been indicted on the
charge of numbering his father last
May
A sensation was sprung when l.. l..
Sanford farmer, who mysteriously
disappeared % years ago from the
neighborhood where William Steele
lived, the scene of the murder. was
produced ut the trial. Gossip at the
time of Sanfords disappearance had
linked the name Of the elder Steele
with the cause OF Sanfords disap-
pearance Sanford's 4O.acre farm is
now part of the large farm Steele
owned.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-19
Two ToWns Elaht Over Rrldne

Jefferson City.--A great rivalry has
developed between Chamois and Linn,
In Usage county, over the proposed
erection OF a bridge across the Usage
river by the combined efforts OF Cole
and Usage counties. The rivalry grew
out of the location of the bridge.
The selection OF the site will deter.
mine the route in Usage county OF the
crossstate highway known as the
southern route" II the bridge should
be built at Usage City the cross.stato
highway would come via Chamois, and
IL Lisletown or Bodies Ferry should
be selected the highway would come
by way OF Linn
lnRsmuch as the construction OF the
bridge depends upon appropriations
by the county courts OF the two coun.
ties, the rivalry of the two towns
makes the situation delicate.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-19

Fulton-James b. Bollman, assist.
ant division superintendent of the
Society for the Friendless, who is
making his annual trip throughout
Missouri, declares he found Jail con
ditions deplorable in north central
Missouri.
His criticism is not the first raised
against the jails. A. grand jury con
d"mned the Galloway county Jail in
this city. Several grand juries have
made similar reports on the Jail at
Mexico, Audrain county The jail at
Columbus, Boone county is said TO be
in poor condition.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-19
End of Contract System in sluht.

Jefferson City,. NJ Hays of St
Louis, manager and chief owner of
the Sullivan Saddle Tree company,
one of the oldest ana largest contrac.
tors in the Missouri state prison. has
announced that the company will
erect factories at St Louis and Pueb-
10, Colo. Sites have been bought in
both cities and buildings will be erect
ed at once and machinery installed.
This move indicates the beginning
of the end of the contract system in
the penitentiary. 1t is believed. The
Sullivan company will renew it's con.
tract for convicts for two years from
July l, 1914, but the uncertainty as to
whether the system will be continued
beyond that time made 1t necessary
to provide against the time when II
would cease to exist.
Mr.. Hays said installation of facto.
ries by his company in st. Louis and
Pueblo meant that they would leave
the prison at the termination of two
years and half
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-19
Prison Book Lauds MccIuna.

Jefferson City.-A convict publica-
ton looked upon as the defense of
Warden d. McClung and the officers
of the Missouri penitentiary against
the criticisms leveled against them as
the result of the Steve Willis Incl
dent and subsequent developments, ia
being circulated about Jefferson City.
Whether the book, which is entitled
the Facts About Missouri State Pris-
on" has been circulated out In the
state is not known.
The book purports to be written by
Convict No. 1906. This the record
shows TO be Frank Bates of Jackson
county, who is serving two years.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1913-12-19
TWO Large Wolves Killed.

Marshall.-On Steve Kehart's farm,
four miles northeast of this city, near
Rock creek, Stors Switzer of Marshall
shot and killed two large wolves with
rifle. The county will buy the
scalps and he has disposed of the
hides at a handsome profit. Other
wolves have been seen in the neigh
borhood recently.