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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
MISS ALMA BECK
 |S GREAT ARTIST Has Voice of Rare Tone Quality and Wonder
 full Range

Miss Alma Beck, contralto, who gave a recital at the Jefferson theatre last night assisted by Mrs. Edna Gockel Gus sen. although quite a young woman. is a great artist It may be said with truth that with two or three exceptions she is the greatest singer who has ever ap- peared here on the concert stage. Miss Beck has voice of rare tone quality and wonderful range. It Is rich and full of warmth. In the middle and lower reg isters it is like d violoncello, sometimes like pipe organ and in the higher notes she uses her voice with florid soprano eff feet. Her information is perfect and in tenn perament, nothing is laeking-a absolutely nothing. She sings with fine intelligence and interprets composers of various schools equally well. and added to her splendid voice and her true artistry Miss Beck is beautiful and has charming, un- affected stage manners.
 The recital was given under the auspices of the Birmingham Conservatory of Music. Not only was the singer great, but Mrs. Gussen, who played two piano solos, was in excellent form.
 The audience was small, but discriminat- ing and cordial in applause All the lower boxes were filled but the parquet
 
 Miss Beck has been here she woiild draw full house should she ever come again
 This was last nights programmes:
 ta) Lungi dal Caro Rene (Secch); (b) Wiegenlied, (Mozar); Co I'm Herbst, F'ranz); (d) Traum durch die Daem- merung, (Strauss); (e) Lenz (IIildach); Aria, "Ach! Mein Sohn'' from "der Prophet" (Meyerbeer); piano. Clair de Lune drom suite Bergamasque) QDe- bussy); (a) A Maid Sings Light, (b) Thy Beamng Eyes. (c) Long Ago, (d) 1dyll. tMacDowell; Aria My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" from Sampson and Deli lah," (Saint-Saens); piano. Krakowiak, op. g. No. 5. PaderewskD; (a) Love is the Wind, tMacFaydem: (b) At Parting, Rogers); Co Cry of Rachel (Salter); (d) o, Come with Me in the Summernight, (Van der Stucken).
 A Mason and Hamlin piano was used.
 Both Miss Beck and Mrs. Gussen had many recalls and at the close of the pro- gramme the former sang for an encore There is a Little Dark Corner in My feart py trleda Peycke. W. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18

in some chewing gum machines. Chief McCabe stated that f these machines were installed in the city all the chill drerb in Bessemer would be playing them. Alderman Honeycutt stated that he heartily agreed with MT. McCabe. After some discussion, it was moved and seconded that the petition be all lowed.
 George Herring petitioned the council for damages for his little girl, who had fallen in ditch on Seventh avenue and knocked her teeth out. The matter had been referred to the street and light committee, and mayor with power to act but the matter had never been settled. It was referred back to the street and light committee and mayor to confer with Dr. McNeil and see what 1t would cost to have the teeth fixed.
 MT. Ross stated that the residents in the neighborhood of Fourteenth and Fifteenth avenues on Nineteenth street had raised the money to install fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
WELSH OUTPO|NTS
 MEXICAN FIGHTER

Los Angeles, March 17.-Freddie Welsh, lightweight, of Pontypridd, Wales won decision over Joe Rivers of Los Angeles at Nernena arena today after 20 rounds of fighting. Welsh had a lead on points nearly all the way.
 Welsh kept Rivers in the glare of the sun and worried him with his quick punch and lively foot work In the fifth round the referee cautioned Riv- CTS about using his elbow on Welsh's body in a c1inch In the thirteenth round, Rivers forced Welsh through the ropes, but failed to land any damag- ing blows.
 Welsh Is now in line for fight with Willie Ritchie, the champion. possibly on July f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18

plug and wanted the city to maintain it. As that section is out of the city limits it was held that the city had no right to maintain plug out of the city limits. The council stated that if the residents would install and main tain the plug the city would give them fire protection.
 The next business taken up was the election of a fire chief. As Tom Dona- hoo was the only applicant he was elected by exclamation.
 The resignation of T. T. Huey as a member of the board of education was read, MT Huey stating that his busi- ness would not allow him to give the matter as much attention as it needed. It was moved and seconded that MT. Huey's resignation be accepted with re- gret T. k. Copeland from the Fourth ward was elected to fill out the unex- pired term of Mir. Huey.
 A resolution of thanks to MT. Huey for his services while a member of the board of education was passed. There
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
being no further business the meeting adjourned.

being no further business the meeting adjourned
 St Patrick's day was observed by tho natives of the Emeral Isle as well as the descendants of the original settlers from Ireland James D. OGara this morning received a letter from his aged mother in Ireland, and in the let ter was a bunch of the native sham rock, which he wore today as a button hole bouquet
 The Birmingham picture, "A Fortu- nate Accident was shown today at the Grand theatre. Those who saw the picture in Birmingham were delighted with the local story. The Bessemerites were als, very much pleased.
 The Kit Carson wild west shows that have had their winter quarters at the fair grounds in Birmingham. raised it's tents on ourth avenue in Bessemer to- day. They will be ready for their first performance on Monday. March 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS
John Drew

typical J. M. Barris satire, witty whimsical and thoroughly human will have it's first performance here tonight when John Drew appears in The Win,' MT. Barrie's latest play. in three scenes Preceding the performance of "The Will" Mir. Drew will appear in c. Hadden Cham bers comedy, The Tyranny of Tears" This exceptionally interesting double bill scored an emphatic success in New York and is being received with the highest praise in the various southern cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
Neil O'Brien's Minstrels

With a company of half a hundred peo- pie, complete new scenic production, new features, songs and much new and original fun, Neil O'Brien comes back to Birmingham on his second annual visit at the Jefferson theatre Saturday mati- nee and night. His first appearance here last season at the head of his own con- pany established him and his organiza- tion firmly with local theatregoers. It is Mir. OBrien's avowed purpose to always present clean and classy minstrelsy. Seat sale begins Thursday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
RUSHTON ID SPEAK
 IN NORTH ALABAMA
To Deliver Address in Bir- mingham Thursday and
 in Bessemer Friday

Ray Rushton of Montgomery, candi-
 date to succeed to the unfinished term
 of the late Senator Joseph F. Johnston, will deliver an address in Birmingham Thursday evening. and in Bessemer Fri. day evening.
 The candidate will spend the ensuing two weeks in north Alabama. From Bir- mingham he will radiate in all directions It is probable that he will visit Tusea- loosa Saturday. Next week he plans to go into the counties or the Eighth dis. trict.
 The battle-ground is in Birmingham, said MT. Rushton. 'T feel confident that l Will carry every county in south Ala bama, and will come up to Clanton with big majority. l will also receive very good vote in the northern section of the state I will make an aggressive campaign for the remaining weeks, and feel confident of the ultimate result
 Mir. Rushton stated that he would have an organization in every county of the state. He will open headquarters today iE the Hotel Morris. He will probably be in position to announce his Jefferson county organization today.
 >~--~~-~~~-~~~>-~~-~~~- gifts, it has been found that the method result in a marked increase in amounts given and in the number of donors
 Board of Public Welfare
 The board of public welfare was ap- pointed some months ago in response to a request of the social service depart ment of the Inter-Church association. The members represent the city commits sion, the board of revenue, the medical society of Jefferson county, the Chamber Of Commerce and the Inter-Church as- sociation. They are: J. D. Moore, pres ident; A. H. Ford, vice president; James Bowron, pr. H. S. Ward and Charles ! Geohegan. W. B. Everett is secretary and Thomas Bowron has been appointed together campaign. All undesignated contributions will be distributed in pro- portion to the approved budgets of the three societies cooperating.
 The committee already enrolled com prises: H. K. Milner, president Associat- ed Charities: John c. Henley, Jr., presi- dent Anti-Tuberculosis association; s. T. Thompson. president Children's Aid so- ciety; Rabbi Morris Newfield, P. G. Shook, president Chamber of Commerce Frs<ine Ramsay, $. D. Weakley, Robert Jemison, Sr., Frank P. Glass, Louis Pi- zitz Murray Brown. J. B. Adams, w $. Oliver R. s. Barrow w. E. Putnam, Louis Gelders, Judge Douglass. John Benson, w. M. MeGrath, s. D. Murphy and Dr. George Eaves. The completion ence of the captains of the groups to- d9y. It is regarded evident, by words of approval from many individuals. that the changed method will commend itself to the whole city and should easily se- cure the whole sum I,eeded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
CRACKERS SUCCUMB
 COLONEL TEAM

Atlanta. March 17.-The Louisville American association team today de- feated the Atlanta Southern association team here, 10 to 6. Louisville was su- perior in both fielding and batting.
 Score: R. H. g. Lou' sville ................... 10 IA 3 Atlanta .................. 9 [ R. Clemens Leverett and V. Clem- ems and Severoid; Doscher, Perryman and Dunn, Muench.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
At the Bii0u

Merely Mary Ann is an excellent comedy drama in which Emma Bunting has a part different from those in which she usually appears. and excellent in every way. The company appears to great advantage in the play, and a well rounded. smooth and unusually even pro- duction is offered Next week "The Blue Mousse will be the offering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
At the Lyric

Harry Tighe and company are offering the great comedy hit of the season in Taking Things Easy" a hilarious col lege farce comedy full of action songs and clever repartee. It is big act. with a beautiful setting. There are several other good acts on the bill this week, the club jugglers, the, black face comedy team and the Hassmans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
At the Orphe,Im

Difficult and amusing feats of skill and acrobatics, juggling and tumbling are of fered by the I<itamura Japs, 10 in num- Der, who are the headline feature at the Orpheum this week. Their stage setting is gorgeous and the nimbleness of the Japs is beyond remarkable. The remain- der of the bill contains some good fea- lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
York Residence Destroyed

York. March 17.-(Special)- )-Fire en- tirely destroyed the dwelling house of Mrs. Matte Pondsat at an early hour this morning, the family narrowly cs- caping and all the furniture was lost. Sparks from a passing locomotive are supposed to have caused the fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
OWNERS MUST MAKE
 SEWER CONNECTIONS
Gadsden Council Takes Action. Paving Machinery to Be
 Purchased

Gadsden, March 17.-(Special )-Arrests
 Of many prominent property holders who
 nave failed to connect their property with
 the sewers will follow the action of the
 council last night. At least so owners
 have failed to observe this law. Alder
 man Jackson of the street committee
 reported favorably regarding the pur-
 chase by the city of paving machinery
 at cost of 5000, so that the city may do its own improvement work. Former differences between the pro-
 sressives and the republicans in Etowah county, it is now indicated, will be for
 gotten, and the two forces will amalga-
 mate against the democrats. A conyen-
 ton for the nomination of officers will be held here in short time, and E. l.. Todd
 and Joe Williams are candidates for i sheriff. Among those mentioned for ,es- islative nominations are former Postmas- | ter Thomas H. Stephens and Dr. E. il. Gross. It Is believed now that both fac | tions will unite upon Oliver D. Street as candidate for Congress and will insist that he accept the nomination and make the race.
 Mayor J. H. Holcombe today inaugi- rated a novel plan for reforming bad boys. He sentenced three little negroes to learn the 10 commandments and DOT tion of the Bible, and after they have recited these before him he will decide whether they deserve an additional pub lie whipping. The same plan may be l tried upon white boys.
 Sergeant Sweeney, Seventeenth infan- l try, |. S A. arrived last night to give a course of instruction to Company F.. | A. N. c. He will'be here at least a week. | The local company will be brought to d | high state of efficiency.
 A meeting of officers and the executive | committee of the Etowah County Farm | CTS union will be held at the courthouse March 21 to plan a membership campaign l which will be conducted by B. I. .Wooten, | state organizer.
 A. W. McCulloch, business manager of | the Evening Journal is attending the meeting of southern newspaper publishers at Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
ORGANIZATIONS ID WORK IN HARMONY IN MAKING APPEALS Three Institutions to Have Same Groups of Can
 vassers in Field ALL ENTHUSIASTIC OVER THE NEW PLAN Subscribers Will Have Opportunity of Specifying on Blanks Which
 Cause They Want
 to Assist

A movement has taken shape for the simultaneous presentation of the need of three prominent charitable institutions to the sympathetic support of the people, and by the same groups of canvassers
 At a luncheon held at the Young Men Christian association, and at confer ence yesterday between the board of pub lie welfare and representatives of the three institutions, it was decided Wlth the greatest enthusiasm and unanimity to follow the method proposed. Formal Endorsement of the appeal by the board of public welfare will, it is understood, be issued today.
 The sum needed totals $2l500. Of this the nti-Tubereulosis association needs, for completing it's building and improve ments, $2500, and for current purposes Curing the year $750N, total of s10,00o, over and above all available sources of income. The Associated Charities need sl2.oo0 and the Childrens Aid society S25O0
 Some weeks ago the board of public welfare visited the sanatorium on Red mountain and was delighted with the evident care. thoroughness and economy shown in the administration More re- toently they have investigated the meth ,ods of the work under Judge Murphys s Eoare and that of the Associated Chari- Eties, and will issue statement covering those organizations.
 Waste of Multifarious Appeals
 Great waste, il is claimed. is shown to occur in the multiplication of appeals to the generous public, since it puts sis fer organizations in the position of rivals bidding for support, and exhausts the strength of the executive officers in the task of securing funds, besides its demand upon the time and strength of their friends in a multiplicity of calls and in terviews.
 Those present at the initial meeting all volunteered for service in the joint cam paign, with the understanding that each group of canvassers should represent all cooperating societies, and that the donor fin every case should have the opportunity to indicate the beneficiary or benefciaries of his subscription.
 Similar methods have been used in Cincinnati and Cleveland. in the latter city last year 92 separate societies col 1aborating. Instead of decreasing the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18
High Kicking and Low
 Thinking"

A potent influences for the up lift of the stage in America kicking and low thinking had brought the disrepue" This influence of business life in our country.
 Demagogues without ability impress have adopted pyroechnic style of appeal Suspicious by nsinuaon assertion toled people They the type that had rather down than con struct that had rather find bad than good
 This of individual by design and nature is devoid the milk not the impulse to stretch forth helping hand finding development and az gressiye prosperity.
 He the kicking thinking making business development and social advancement than it be, distrust plants the germ of 
 L. N. things because h, high thinking hampered L & N work of consuc development a handicap the financial and social welfare of the territory N oper has dstru should 
 people give thoughtful consideration to the ut kicking demagogues; to give consideration L. N has done and is doing in the territory through which operates
 people think tremendous increase in vaues consider the created wealth experience freight facie-au of the L. N
 will think quite they will not of -waow. will follow dictates of their judgment healthy development the rich natural resources of a magnificent section
 LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE
 RAILROAD co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18

A. w. McCulloch, business manager of the Evening Journal, is attending the meeting of southern newspaper publishers at Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18

A meeting of officers and the executive committee of the Etowah County Farm CTS union will be held at the courthouse March 21 to plan a membership campaign, which will be conducted by B. T. .Wooten, state organizer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-18

Sergeant Sweeney. Seventeenth infan. try, |. S. A.. arrived last night to give course of instruction to Company F. A. N c. He will'be here at least week The local company will be brought to d high state of efficiency.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-11-18

With S1.0O you can select any ar
ticle in the house and we will
hold it for you until you are
ready to pay for same.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-28
OFF F|CERS FAIL To
F IND BULLET HOLES
Make Search of House Occu-
pied by Green, Where Life
of Condie Was Ended.

Deputy Sheriffs 3. II. Seager and
David Guest made thorough search Of
the home of Marie Green, 1927 Seventh
East street, yesterday for bullet marks
to establish the possible correctness OF
report that more shots were fired last
Sunday morning than the one that
ended the life OF Leonard Condie. They
found nothing.
George Webber, neighbor of the
Greens, informed Sheriff Smith that
about 2 o'clock Sunday morning he
heard two shots and that they were
also heard by his daughter, Webber
was a witness at the inquest held over
Condie's body, but failed to tell at
that time OF hearing the shots. The
deputies went over the interior of the
house yesterday, foot by foot, but found
no bullet marks.
Marie Green, who is still being held
by the sheriff on a vagrancy charge,
pending complete investigation of the
case, denied yesterday that more than
the one shot was fired. She also said
that the shot that killed Condie was
fired between and 4 'clock. Sheriff
Smith said last night that the case still
presents angles that need to be cleared
up, and he will keep men on it in the
hope Of eliminating all doubt as to how
Condie met death, whether by suicide
as contended by his companion, the
Green woman, or by some unknown
person, the verdict Of the coroner IS
Jury.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-28
PUBLICITY NUCLEUS
CONTINUES TO GROW
Promoters of Campaign Are
Enthusiastic and the Fund
Reaches $4197.

The total amount pledged to date In
the big publicity fund campaign conduct
ed under the direction Of Charles Tying
for the Commercial club publicity bureau.
the Wizards of the Wasatch. the conv,n-
tlons fund and the manufactures commit
tee, Is Si197. Assurances were received
yesterday that the Lumbermen's assocla-
tlon would give s240O and the Mining ex-
change 5000.
Club women OF the city have voun-
teered their services in assisting the joint
fund, Mrs. Eliza beth Cohen and Mrs. c..
II, Mcmahon OF the Association OF City
Clubs. conferred with Chairman Charles
Tying of the committee yesterday and said
they were deeply interested In the move
ment and would gladly aid 1t.
Beginning today. the publicity commit
tee will begin It's daily luncheon meetings
at the Commercial club promptly at 1915.
instead OF 1890. The meetings will ad-
journ on the stroke OF l:l5. no matter
what is before the committee at the time.
This was decided at the meeting yes
terday and Chairman Tying announced
that the schedule would be -igldly lived
up TO. The schedule was adopted in or
der that the meetings may not keep the
committeeman from their offices-also
from the work of soliciting subscriptions
any longer than is absolutely necessary
Next week in the Commercial club will
be given over entirely to the Joint pub
licity fund campaign, Standing commit
tees OF the club have called OF sessions
In order 10 make the way clear for the
mittees VIII be asked to attend the pub
lic!ty luncheons.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-28
ATTEMPTS TO KILL
LEAD TO DIVORCE
Mrs. Bruce Obtains Interlocu-
tory Decree; Frank Belts
Freed From Wife.

How her honeymoon ended three days
after II began when her husband at
tempted to kill her and himself as we'll
was told on the wintess stand In divorce
court yesterday by Hazel Bruce. who
was given an interlocutory decree from
William g. Bruce. Bruce lies In a local
hospital recovering from q gunshot
wound, self-iuf1icted. In his left side.
Mrs. Bruce told OF being married March
Is of this year. Two hours later her
husband became intoxicat ted and remained
that way for three days. The second
day he came to their rooms In a local
hotel and attempted to force her TO swal-
low carbolic acid, declaring that they
would both die together. A Mrs. Tam
many. who was in the adjoining room.
seized the bottle Of acid and prevented
the tragedy. Mrs. Bruce testified Bruce
left the room and returned again the next
day, still intoxicated. and this time
brandishing a revolver. she said. After
seeking in vain to gain entrance to her
room, he shot himself.
Frank Belts told the court that he had
been thrown out OF his own home by
Nellie Belts, his wife, and forced 10 go
to the county poorhouse- He was given
a decree. Belts said that as soon as he
became III and could not work his wife
turned upon him and refused TO care for
him or have anything to do with him.
Interlocutory DEGREES also were given
Robert s. Wood from Rosella Wood and
Scott NJ Hanson from Lizzie E. Han
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-03-28
V. F. CONNOLLY is
SUMMONED BY DEATH
Well-known Oalt Lake Travelling Man
Dies Suddenly Of Pneumonia in
Idaho.

V. F. Connolly, for the past seven
years local representative of the Amer
lean Steel & Wire company, died sud
denly last night at Idaho Falls, Mr..
Connolly had been suffering from Sc
we're cold, and from the meager infor-
derstood that he succumbed to sudden
attack of pneumonia. AT noon he was
apparently feeling better, for he wired
to Salt Lake that he expected to leave
Idaho Falls for Salt Lake on Saturday,
if his physician would permit him to
make the trip.
Mr., Connolly was well known
throughout Utah and Idaho, having
made regular trips over the two states
for several years in the interest of his
company. He came to Salt Lake from
Denver. Prior to living in Denver he
made his home in Chicago, where rela-
tives reside. He was unmarried.