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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
MEET ID MAP OUT !. PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Birmingham College Can vas Will Begin This
 Morning

A call for service from the building com mlttee of Birmingham college met with hearty response yesterday afternoon. when half hundred members of the col lecting committees met at the First Meth odst church and mapped out a plan of campaign
 Much enthusiasm prevailed and all of the 2s working committees were repre- sented at the meeting and pledged their best efforts in collecting the unpaid sub scrlptions to the building fund.
 pr. l.. C. Branscomb. presiding elder and chairman of the building committee. presided and urged the several commit tees to put their shoulders to the wheel in the efideavor and predicted great success
 Dr. ]. B. Simpson, president of the col lege, stated that all the plans were per fected for the erection of the building. but that they desired 10 have sufficient funds to prevent embarrassment before the ac- tual work was commenced. He stated it was proposed to erect a structure of which not only the Methodists of the state would be proud, but every iher cti- zen as well.
 This morning the collecting committees will canvass the various sections of the city and district No new subscriptions will be asked although any made yoluu- tarily will be gratefully appreciated. This afternoon at 1 o'clock the several committees will make report at the Young Mems Christian association building. when the amount collected during the day will be given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
A NEW PYTHIAN
 PUBLICATION APPEARS

"The Pythian Digest" a new puhll- cation, with c. c. Sherer as editor has been launched in the interest of the or dor. It's aim and object is as follows.
 "1n coming before the Pythian order in the state of Alabama many mo- t'ves may be served. principal among which is the desire to bring each lodge in the state into closer touch, one with arother to pursue deeper study of the order, and thereby better master the great principles underlying It's ori- sin and purpose.
 The order is an educational one. especially to young men, and among its many teachings arc those Of truth fitness kindness. benevolenee, and morality" he continues. "Tts ritual teens with beauty of construction. it's phrases are the embodiment of music. and if carefully considered and proper ly understood ring through the mind as the strains of some great nocturne heard for the first time There can scarcely be @ day when some occur rcace of the most trival nature may not bring to mind some part of the ritual. and thus form an invisible link between the lodge and our daily life arc thus serve to impI ess the tenets of Pythianism more deeply upon IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23

ing Moses with vagrancy as under the laws of the state neglect of fam Ky constitutes an act of vagrancy
 Judge Alb gave the defendant a fair and impartial trial as he does in all eases. and found the defendant guilty as charged. but withheld the sentence and referred the case back 10 the tri- hunal with the understanding that If they could induce the man to return to his family and treat them right he would let the case drop.
 Yesterday Judge Abernethy met one Of the members of the court of arhitra ticn on the street and asked what ac- ten they had taken in regard to Moses.
 We have not taken action as yet" ha replied. q am afraid we cannot do an. thing with him
 Have you informed him that the case against him in my court is still peading?'
 We have. but it does not seem to scare him
 "Is that so. Well. if he won't do what Nod suggest. bring him back to me; IT make a Christian of him.
 christian" snapped the arbitrtor. ard he got so excited that he spoke in Yisdish. That's shus' vats de mat tel; he is alretty Christian. vat we want is to make him a Jew
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
KARRH FUNERAL TO BE
 HELD THIS MORNING
Services Over Fireman Will Be Con ducted at 10 O'Clock From Shaw's
 Chapel-Interment at ElmwoOd

Funeral services over the remains Of D. G. Karrh. aged 35 years the fireman who was killed in an accident Saturday morning at Seventeenth street and Sixth avenue, north, were postponed yesterday afternoon to 10 o'clock this morning in Shaw & Sons private chapel.
 The postponement of the funeral ser vices was due to the fact that an elder brother of the deceased had not been To- cated This relative was found late yes- terday afternoon and it was announced that the services would be conducted this morning at 10 o'clock from the chapel of Shaw & Son on Fifth avenue, near Twenty-frst street, north, by the Rev. J. A. Bryan, pastor of the Third Presby- terian church. and spiritual adviser of all the fire fighters in the city. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery
 The dead fireman is survived by his father, I. A. Karrh, and the following brothers: Will M. Karrh, also fireman J. A. Karrh, Jr., A. B. Karrh, G. c. Karrh and S. W. Karrh. A sister Mrs. S L Colbert. also survives.
 The pallbearers at the services this morning will be from the deceased's com rades at the various fire stations in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
Hebrew Court of Arbitration
 lnvoRes the Aid of Judge Ab, But
 Hls Suggestion Is Turned Do7un
Ky CHARLES H. MANDY

Sometime ago a court of arbirta- tion" was established by number of leading Hebrew citizens It was de- sighed to be a nonpartisan tribunal fer the settlement of minor differences among the Jewish people without hav- ing to invoke the courts of law. It does not presume to usurp legal au- thority but simply acts. as it's name inrlies, as an arbitrator and so far it's efforts have proven highly satisfactory.
 The court itself consists of three well known Hebrew citizens who sit togeth CT and pass on such cases as are sub mi.ted to them for adjustment and in the event the matter is one that properly belongs to the courts of law 1t is promptly referred to such courts. So far the tribunal has been seldom called upon to pass on matters of domestic re- lations, for as a rule the home life of the Hebrew is ideal. as his love of family is a predominant characteristic of his nature.
 But there are exceptions to all rules ana this was exemplifted in the case Of Moses Kleiderstein, a Hebrew trades man, who was charged with neglecting his family. The tribunal failed to ar rive at a satisfactory conclusion in the matter so a warrant was sworn out before Judge H. B. Abernethy eharg-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
.LWEST CITY IN THE SOUTH, ,SAySBANKER
Arthur R. Jones of New York Ranks Atlanta See
 Ond and N. o. Third

Arthur R. Jones of the Guaranty Trust company of Nex&York, who has been here several days, left last night for Mo bile and New Orleans. He will wind up his trip in New York about April of 1915. Mir. Jones. whose statement a few morn- ings ago m regard&o European conditions attracted considerable attention, has been entertained extensively since arriving in this city. Before leaving last night he said that Birmingham should be exploited as a resort as time could be spent most plea sanity in this city.
 q have seldom played over links bet ter than those at Roebuck and the Coun- try club" said MT. Jones. "The Roebuck links, which are longer, and, l am in- formed, newer are among the best that could be found in this any other coun- try The links in Birmingham the clubs the hotels and the other points of interest are so attractive that I wish l could spend many days here. As it is have remained here longer than I expected on account of the very pleasant and dscomfortable ac- commodations
 Blr1nlnS nam IS ldSl NlllliihS d pihNs which will be unusual in the opinion of customers and others. I consider this the livest city in the south, with Atlanta sec ond, New Orleans third and Memphis next believe that is the general opinion. The commercial bodies of this city, the railroads and the hotel interests should get together and tell people what they may expect to find here. There is a null titude of persons scattered over this coun- try who have never been to Birmingham. Of that number there are a great many who may be induced to come here for time.
 q am very much pleased with my trip here from a business standpoint. The sit uation here looks very good and believee the commercial interests in this city have the least to fear of any place that I knau of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
LETTERS TO EDITOR

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Railroads are among the greatest agen- cies and instrumentalties of civilization. They are absolutely indispensable as means of transportation and communica- tion.
 The development of any section or coun- try depends largely on its railroad facil- tiles. .. They are pioneers of improvement and advancement.
 Wherever they are constructed lands appreciate in value and cities and towns are built
 The country becomes accessible to mar kets.
 It is to the interest of railroads to build up the country through which they are constructed.
 For this reason they do all in their power to encourage immigration and to increase production.
 Of course, the more people and more products, the greater is the business of the railroads
 They also pay more taxes than any other interest.
 Whenever railroad is constructed it becomes a permanent source of taxa ton.
 Mileage in 1913
 For the year 1913 the following was the mileage of the railroads in Alabama and their assessment for taxation:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
FIRE LADDIES HAVE
 ANOTHER BUSY DAY

There was another series of fire alarms yesterday afternoon and last night at the Central fire station, due to sparks on the roofs and open grates Of the score or more of blazes none were of a serious character and all were extinguished with chemicals.
 The only uptown drive among the fires, as an alarm in the center of the city is called when all the available fire apparatus comes to the scene, was at Il o'clock last night, when the saloon of Ben Bradley, on Twentieth street near Fourth avenue, caught fire in the rear. There was practically no damage and the alarm only provided some unwelcome ex- ercise for the worn-out fire-hghters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
EVERYTHING READY
 FOR "DOK BY" CEREMONIAL

Everything is in readiness for the big "Dokey. ceremonial to be given Wednesday night by Alladin Temple, Eramatic order Knights of khorasan and the members of the institution are anticipating abig time. A score or more of tyros have been secured for the oc- cas,on, and it is stated others will make application before the night of the ceremonies. David !. Davis. royal vizier requests all officers and mem bers of the degree team to report promptly at Fraternal hall Wednesday niSht.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
IMMIGRATION WORK IS HANDICAPPED BY NADEQUACYOF FUND
 LEE CowART
Immigration Commissioner In Report at End of Term Will Urge Legislaturet0
 Appropriate S25,000

In his report on the conclusion Of his term as immigration commissioner q the state of Alabama. Lee cowart. whe is in Birmingham. will urge the leg stature to make that department department, indeed. He will suggest an annual appropriation of s25.0Oo in stead of the annual appropriation of s5ooo. as presently provided for
 Mir. cowart admits that handicapped as the department now is for lack of funds. 1t has accomplished very lit- tie. can only blaze the trail. whereas We're more ample funds provided, great work for this state culd be accom- plished. He intimated without saying SO in as many words. that unless the appropriation were increased the de- nartment should be made part of the department of agriculture.
 10 do not believe that the state VIII go backward in this emergency 10 the extent Of abolishing the office O. immigration commissioner said MT. ] CoWart. "T am speaking as an Ma
 
 2 prospective officeholder The depart nent should be bulded up rather than dcstro eyed. With an annual appropria . ton of only s5oo0 very little can be done. I spent all my time working out I side the state and possibly, for polit ical effect. should have done more srandstnnd work within the state However l proceeded on the theory that what good could be accomplished could only be accomplished outside the l state and I did not attempt to give 1 daily illustrations of our activity. There is no question but that the man in Alabama who needs constant remind CT of the good things which abound about him is of very little value tc l the state or his community
 'In my annual report I will urge the retention of the office and an in creased appropriation to the amount oi s25,0o0. If this appropriation is given the department can do excellent work for the state.
 Tn my report. I will illustrate the l value of the department by comparing Cullman county, which has always de sired immigrants. to Bullock county which has never made effort to get 1 more folk. Twenty years ago, In all | respects the two counties were prac- tic9lly identical. Now Culman is the | richer county in the union on a pei l capita basis, has increased it's popu- lation wonderfully and the value oi It's property Bullock county has retro 1 graded. Bullock county each year buy; | farm products to a great amount pro | dGced in other states. Cullman raise, l what it needs and furnishes the out side world with the products of iti acres.
 There are other examples equally as startling all of which tend to in dicste the good which the department | can produce"
 Mir. Cowart expressed the opinion l that R. E. l.. Mel. who will apply | for the position of immigration com. 1 missioner would, in the event of his 1 appointment, make a success. He inti- mated that he himself would. follow l ing. the conclusion of his term, be asso- l ciated with one of the biggest railroad companies in the union and that his | work would be in nature similar to that in which he has been engaged foi the last four years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
MOORE CHARGED WITH
 SWITCHING PURSE

J. c. Moore was arrested yesterday aft srnoon by Detectives Brown. Crenshaw and Officer strong on a charge of rob bery and placed in the city jail.
 It Is allegeA by the officers ana eyewit- nesses that Moore, with another young man. knocked down and struck Mrs Lu- ella Pruett. of 2o2it South Twentieth street. and matched her pocketbook, con taining @. %. about 8:30 o'clock Saturday night at Twenty-third street and Second avenue. north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
BIRMINGHAM CAMP
 MODERN WOODMEN

Birmingham Camp, Modern Woodmen of America will hold its regular meet ing tonight at the Maocabee hall and an interesting session is anticipated. Deputy Consul James F. Reese will be in attendance and preparations will te made to initiate a large class of candidates. The camp will meet every Monday night during the winter months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
Otis Skinner

One of the very interesting local en- agreements will be that of Otis Skinner in a new and successful play called The silent Voice." which is presented by Charles Frohman at the Jefferson theatre Thanksgiving day. matinee and night.
 Of the leading male players now be- fore the public. there Is no one who is more firmly established or who is bet ter fitted to portray the big trying roles of the drama than Is Mir. skinner, whose experience has been long and whose ap- prenticeship was served with the great est players the stage in this country has ever known Seats on sale Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
ARESONI NEXT SUNDAY Famous Tenor Will Open a Series of
 High Class Musicales

The Sunday afternoon muscales to be given at the Tutwiler this season under the auspices of Mrs. sharp and Mrs. Frazier will begin next Sunday, Novem- Der 29, and Aresoni the famous dramatic tenor, will be the star attraction. He will be assisted by Martin Bruhl. a piano virtuoso of excellent reputation.
 few season tickets remain unsold. but the management hopes to dispose of them this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS
Black Patti

Black Patti Musical Comedy Co, will offer at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday matinee and night the smart musical comedy, Lucky sam From Alabam." This diversion Ia known to contain some of the most music ever written. Lucky Sam From Alabam" is the largest mus ieal comedy by the Afro-American race on the road. The entire house is re- served for colored people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
WILL NOT EXPEL
 RUSSIAN JEWS

New York November 22.-Turkey has assured the state department at Wash irgton that 1t will not expel Russian Jews residing in the Ottoman empire, but will permit them to remain as natur- alized citizens. 1t was announced here tonight by the American Jewish commit tee.
 The committee said 5000 Jews in Jaffa alone have already applied for permis- sion to take advantage of this decision, More than 25.000 Russian Jews are resi- dents of the Palestine region, it was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
EVENTS OF THE WEEK IN
 THE FRATERNAL WORLD

Joint Thanksgiving services will be held by all Odd Fellow lodges of the Birmingham district next Friday at Fraternal hall. The programme will include speaking and music and other matters of interest All the grand lodge officers will be in attendance and q large crowd is expected to be on hand. All Odd Fellows of the dis triet are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
BROADWATER BADLY BEATEN left Unconscious in Avondale By Un-
 -wn Men Yesterday Afternoon

5roadwater, who resides in Mill
 was assaulted as he alighted
 Tidewater car at Thirty-eighth Id Fifth avenue about 5:20 o'clock " afternoon. At the Hillman hos here Broadwater was removed in | Sons ambulance, 1t was stated was seriously bruised.
 ints of the affair are that as soon oadwater alighted from the car men with clubs and bricks fell n and in a moment he waS in the } of the road unconscious and bleed- ,hile his assailants fled in the dark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
LADIES OF MACCABEESS
 MEET THIS AFTERNOON

Organization of Vulcan Hive. Ladies of the Maccabees. will be perfected ehis afternoon at meeting to be held a. the Maocabee hall at o'clock Mrs. Pearl H Croy, district deputy has the institution of the new hive in charge. Mrs. J. Franklin Gibson has been elected and installed as the first com mander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23

corrupt officials?" One man responded on the first appeal and upon Mir. Austins restating the question, perhaps 10 men rose. Whereupon. Mir. Austin dropped that matter also.
 Cummings Also Speaks
 Prior to MT. Austin. J. M Cummings of Milwaukee. an agent of the National Purity association. spoke. He exhibited a letter containing yelled threats as to what would happen if he did not cease his agitation and leave the city.
 MT. Cummings expressed the opinion that the author of the letter deserved not less than life imprisonment for writing it. He did not say what he thought should be the maximum.
 When informed of the remarks of MT. Austin concerning them Judge Lane and Chief Eagan made the following com ments
 By Chief Eagan:
 For years the people of Birmingham have had to listen at stated intervals to a pest, self-seeking pest. It is gratify- ing to know that this particular agitator is now merely the butt of ridicule at the hands of the public.''
 By Judge Lane:
 T can't afford to notice that agitator None but the gullible take any stock in him. Of course, Chief Eagan stated that gamblers were financing this latest move for probes and graft charges but we never thought that the cap would fit 50 closely. hit dog always yelps.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
DR, M|NAKUCH| ID
 GIVE LECTURES Speaks on "American-Jap- anese Relations" Tonight
 At First Methodist

Dr. Yutaka Minalxuchi of Baltimore. the distinguished Japanese now visiting in Birmingham, will lecture tonight and to- morrow night in the First Christian church at o'clock. His subject tonight will be .American-Japanese Relations, tomorrow he will speak on Japanese Life in Town and Country" Both lectures will be illustrated with stereopticon views. The general public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
NICKALLS WOULD
 ENLIST IN ARMY

New Haven, November z2.-Guy Nickalls, coach of the Yale crews. left hero today for New York and expects to sail tomorrow for England to make another effort to enlist in the British army. His services were rejected tev- eral weeks ago because he was ever the age limit. u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23

7S11 $9s,39s 526. % Of this amount. s21.61S.515 is the valuation of the road beds and rolling stock, assessed by the state assess rnent board, and s16.7S0,011 Is the in- tangible assessments made by the state tax commission.
 These assessments do not include de- pots, section houses. shops, wharves and real estate. which are assessed by the tax assessors in the respective counties in the state in which the property is located
 Total Assessments
 These additional assessments will make the total railsoad assessment about $110.00O.000.
 Az the total assessment of property in the state for taxation in 19r3 was fC15, ,000, 900, in round numbers, this makes the railroad assessment prac- tteally one-sixth of the entire assess : ment
 This $110, 100000 assessment is on . SO per cent valuation.
 On 100 per cent basis. railroad prop erty in Alabama would have a vaiua- ton of S1S3.000. .0c0.
 On this }11O.000.000 assessment the railroads paid the state s71b.00o taxss in 1913.
 They paid the counties more taxes than this. as the county taxes. in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
aggregate. are more than the stat

aggregate. are more than the state taxes.
 Besides the state and county taxes, tEe railroads paid large amounts of taxes and franchise tax on their capital stock.
 In this aggregate their taxes will amount to nearly s2.000.000 annually. The Louisville and Nashville railroad alone pays over $500.000 taxes annually.
 These figures show what an impor- tant factor the railroads are in the prtsperity and development of Ala bama J. T. GORMAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23

by Jefferson Valley Lodge No. II. Knights of Pythias at i;s regular meet ing at Fraternal hall. The lodge has joined In the Bible class" movement and Is assembling a large class of candidates for that occasion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23

For Weakness and Loss Of Appetite The Old Standard general strengthen ing tonic. GROVES TASTELES chill TONIC. drives out malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic and sure Appetizer. For adults and children. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
Pope Makes Speech

Rome. November 22.-G:45 p. m)-For the first time since his election, Pope Ben- edict today delivered an address in St. Peters. Fifty thousand people heard his holiness speak on Faith" Afterward the "Te Deum' was intoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
RANK OF KNIGHT
 TO BE CONFERRED

Tomorrow night the rank of knight { vlll be conferred on several candidates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-23
Mileage in 1913

For the year 1913 the following was the mileage of the railroads in Alabama, and their assessment for taxation:
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