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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06

what caused the accident. They con-
firmed the statemea of Captain
Graalfs. mat the Oklanoha had broken
in two amidships. and expressed the
opinion thatsfew of the crew who
were aft at that time had a chance
to reach tine forepart of the vessel.
"from-the fact that all survivors
Nere assembled forward" said CAPTAIN
Porter. Il presume that an explosion
took place in the after part of the ship
where all the working force in the
engineers department were auartered
Here also were the ships engines
and other machinery. The accident
must have been of a sudden nature
for otherwise the men aft would have
bad ample time to have saved their
lives by rushing to the forepart of the
steamer"
The Calvo. the first vessel to arrive.
ut the scene of the disaster, was 81
miles south of Scotland lightship.
where lookout saw what appeared
TO be Il dereliet off the port bow. The
Calves course was changed and wiien
we got close to the derelict. eight men
could be seen on boald. Captain Bo-
net called for volunteers to man a
lifeboat to go to the rescue. Six men
responded. but when the boat WAS low
cred. huge wave smashed the side
os the ship Three of the men were
badly injured. They were brought in
to port tonight in the ships hospital.
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portance OF New York banks would
give them such a position that il was
of comparatively little moment how
much territory outside the metropol-
itan district was included.
Willis Objection
DIR. H. Parker Willis of NewsYor1S
who was adviser of the banking and
currency committee of the House OF
Representatives. while the currency bill
was before 1t. was the chief opponent
of the plan for the creation of huge
bank here. DR.. Willis said that TO
ailot to the New York district 50 or
so per cent of the working capital of
the system would be out of harmony
with the purposes of the law
There are no mistakable consider
ation," he said. (which dictate that one
bank should be vastly superior in pow
ers The capital of these banks is
relatively a matter of minor import
ance.'
Secretary McAdoo asked the opinions
of witnesses as to what cities other
than New York should be chosen for
regional reserve banks. The common
opinion was that il the New York area
be restricted in this immediate vicin-
ity, banks should be established in the
east in Boston and Philadelphia or
Washington. Other cities referred 10
most frequently were Chicago, 1T,
Louis, San Francisco. Cleveland Or
Cincinnati, Denver and Atlanta.
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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

To Whom II May Concern:
Notice Is hereby given that the as
eordance with the law In such cases
made and provided. under an ordinances
entitled, Improvement Ordinance No.
T62-C." to provide for certain Improves
ments on cliff road alley from Glenn
avenue to Whitaker street; adopted on
August /, 1919 and confirmed ON Au-
gust 30, 1913, by the board of commits
sioners of the city of Birmingham. has
been delieverd to me and is open for
inspection In the office Of the city
make collections Of assessments for
improvements constructed under said
ordinance. and that the board OF COM
mssioners of the city of Birmingham
will meet on the 27th day of January.
1914, in the council chamber of the city
hall of Birmingham at o'clock, y. m..
to hear any objections. protests or de-
fenses that may be filed to such pro-
posed assessments or the amount
thereof.
The general character of the Improves
ments constructed under said ordinance
consists of certain concrete alley paw
Ing, with the necessary drainage pipes
and inlets.
The streets. avenues, alleys or other
highways or portions thereof along
which said improvements have been
constructed and the terminal points OF
said improvements are as follows. to-
wit: Cliff road alley from the east
property line of Glenn avenue to the
The area drained by said improvements
consists of said portions of said high
ways improved az Aforesaid and the lots
or parcels of land abutting thereon,
half block In each direction and the lots
or parcels OF land abutting thereon
II. s. RYALL, City Clerk.
Age-ierald. January 8, 1914.
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HENRY W.ARTEN,
WEALTHY ATHENS
MAN, SUICIDES
CONTINUED From Pawc opeo

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formed that he had been closed out in
his cotton futures.
He then left his sitting room and went
to his bedroom on the next floor. His
wife soon heard the report of his revol, er
and hurried to the room to find him lying
on the bed with the hole i'm his temple.
Mr. Warten came TO Athens about 30
years ago direct from Germany. He was
surrounded with every comfort and a
lovely family. He had mania for cot
ton and last August got a corner on cot
ton, it is said. in New Orleans and was
thought to have made a large sum Of
money.
Mr.. Warten was the largest individual
land owner in this county and his for
tune is estimated at half a million dol
lars. He leaves his widow. four daughters
and one son. The funeral will await the
arrival of daughter from New York
and his son from New orleans.
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At the Majestic

A motion picture drama which has an
all absorbing story OF heart interest and
pathos, with not few thrills and scenes
which arouse enthusiasm and interest is
offered at the Majestic this week in The
Volunteer Organist." Unlike most of the
great feature films, this is truly a photo
drama. carrying to its logical conclusion
true story of life and love. brotherly
devotion and the trials of a village
preacher
The first scenes are laid in the civil war
and show the battle of Big Bethel. in
which two friends so into battle each
promising to care for the others family
in case either fell. one is killed and his
two sons grow up, one TO lead a dissi-
pated life and village outeast and the
other to become a preacher and pastor
OF the village church, which position is
secured him by the friend of his father
The preacher falls in love with the
daughter of the inn keeper. and the con-
gresation. choir and organst rebel at the
thought of their preacher marrying IL
tavern keepers daughter. They decide to
strike, and when the preacher commences
to make his announcements, they all
leave the choir loft. At this juncture the
outcast appears and offers his services
Unknown to the congregation or the min
ister he goes into the organ loft and as
though inspired he plays "The Palms!"
To heighten this effect the Palms" is
rendered by a choir and the music is
played by an organist. 1t makes a splen-
did effect.
The picture is staged elaborately and
well. 1t has several features which are
well worth a visit to the theatre and the
entire run of the film is interesting. The
battle scene is well staged and the race
between a little girl and mountain bear
is an incident that Is exciting. The sub
sequent battle between a man and the
bear is also a strong scene.
Many theatregoers remember the strong
drama, THE Volunteer Organst." which
was success for 10 or more years in
this country. This picture drama follows
the play closely. There are eight reels
in the film and the performance lasts two
hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06
CITY ORDINANCES.


thence southwark parallel to Eighty
first street to the north line of Walker
avenue: thence southeast across Wal
ker avenue TO a point on the south line
o. same, 200 feet east OF Eighty-first
street: thence parallel TO Eighty-firs,
street 10 the north line Of Caldwell av-
enues thence westward along the north
line of Caldwell avenue to the east
line of Eightieth street; thence north
wardly along the east line OF Etghtieth
street to the south line of Berney ave.
nue; thence northward 10 the north
west corner of Berney avenue and
Eightieth street; thence westward
along the north line of Berney avenue
to a point 25o feet west of Elghtieth
street. thence northward parallel to
Eightieth street to the south line of
Walker avenue; thence eastward along
the south line of Walker avenue to the
east line of Eightieth street. thence
northward along the east line ot
Eightieth street to the point of begin
ing.
H. S. RYALL. City Clerk.
Age-Herald, January 6, 1914.
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NOTICE TO Property OWNERS

To Whom 1t May Concern.
Notice is hereby given that the az
sessment roll or list. prepared in ac-
cordance with the law in such cases
made and provided. under an ordinances
entitled, Improvement Ordinance No.
I54-C." TO provide for certain improve
Twenty sixth street to Twenty-ninth
street. and at street intersections he-
tween said points; adopted ON June In.
1919. and confirmed on June %, 1913.
by the board OF commissioners OF thu
city of birmingham. has been delivered
to me and IN open for inspection In the
office of the city comptroller. the per-
son authorized to make collections of
assessments for improvements con-
structed under said ordinance and that
of Birmingham will meet on the 9th
day of January. 1914. in the council
chamber of the city hall of Birmingham
at o'clock. y. M, to hear any objec-
filed to such proposed assessments or
the amounts thereof,
The general character of the improves
ments constructed under said ordinance
consists of certain sidewalk. combined
curb and gutter paving, and the neces-
sary drainage pipes and inlets.
The streets avenues, alleys OF other
highways or portions thereof along
which said improvements have been
constructed and the terminal points of
wit: on Avenue III (Ensley) from
.Twenty-sixth street to Twenty ninth
street. The area drained by said Inn
proponents consists OF said portions Of
said highways improved as aforesaid
and the lots or parcels of land abutting
thereon, and the intersecting highways
for n half block In each direction and
the lots Or parcels of land abuttinx
thereon.
II. S. RYALr. city Clerk.
Age Herald. January 6. 1914.
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Labor Forces Active

Washington. January 5.--Labor forces
pressing Congress for an inquiry into the
Colorado and Michigan strikes today re-
newed their activities, claiming tire estab-
nshment OF martial law in either state
threatened to bring about conditions as
seriously as that which recently obtained
in West Virginia. Senator Borahs re-
port as to the operation of martial law in
West Virginia, 1t was declared, strength
ene6 the demands for congressional ir-
qury.
Senator Borah's report submitted by
him as member of the committee which
conducted the investigation in West Vir-
eilia held that the military authorities
had taken over the prerogatives of the
civil courts before it had proven that the
latter were not capable OF handling the
situation.
II was said tonight that many members
of Congress favor the Inauguration of an
immediate investigation into the Michi-
gan ana Colorado strikes.
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RESOLUTION
4 Resolution Amending Resolution
Regulating Issuance of Special Police
Radges; Approved December 2S, 1913

Resolved further. that no commission
as special officer or special police badge
shall be issued to any person until said
person has filed with the board OF com
missioners an indemnity bond In the
sum OF one thousand dollars, and eN.
ecnted by a responsible bonding COM
pany. bond TO be approved by the pres
ident of the board.
BE 1t further resolved, that no per-
son shall be given n special commission
or badge, as set out above. until such
person shall have entered into an obli-
cation not TO accept service or employ
ment from any individual or firm en-
gagged in the liquor business, or such
other business or businesses as tho COM
mission may hereafter prescribe.
Be It further resolved, that no person
connected with the regular police de-
partment or detective department or
any other employe of the city of Bir-
mingham, shall accept service, employ
ment or remuneration or gratuities
from any individual. firm or corpora
tion engaged in the liquor business, or
such other business or businesses as the
commission may hereafter prescribe.
Approved January 3, 1914.
GEO. b. WARD, President.
Board of Commissioners.
A. Q. LANE, Commissioner.
JAMES WEATHERLY,
Commissioner.
Attest: II. S. RYALL, City Clerk.
Age-Herald, January 6, 1914.
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To Whom 1t May Concern.
Notice is hereby. given that the as
sessment roll or list prepared In ac-
cordance with the law In such cases
made and provided, under an ordinances
entitled. Improvement Ordinance No.
|7b7-C," to provide for certain improve
fourth street to Twenty-fifth street;
adopted on July s, 1913, and confirmed
ON July %, 1913. by the board of COM
missioners Of the city of birmingham.
for inspection in the office of the city
comptroller. the person authorized to
make collections of assessments for im-
provements constructed under said
ordinance, and that the board of COM
missioners of the city OF Birmingham
will meet on the 27th day of january.
1914, in the council chamber of the city
hall of Birmingham at o'clock, y. m.
to hear any objections, protests or de-
fenses that may be filed to such pro-
posed assessments or the amounts
thereof.
The general character OF the improve-
ments constructed under said ordinance
consists OF certain granite block paw
Ing.
The streets, avenues, alleys or other
highways or portions thereof along
which said improvements have been
and the terminal points OF
said improvements are as follows. to-
wit: Morris avenue between its north
and south property lines from the east
property line of Twenty fourth street
to the west property line-of Twenty
fifth street. The area drained by said
improvements consists OF said portions
of said highways improved as afore-
said and the lots parcels of land
abutting thereon, and the intersecting
highways for a half block in each di-
rection and the lots or parcels of land
H. S. RYALL, City Clerk.
Age-Herald, January 8, 1914.
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ADJUSTMENTS
"The Blue Bird"

Telling the simplest little tale of the
adventures of two adorable children in
the land of dreams, yet every line, every
word breathing of the my site philosophy
of the great Belgian poet, Maurice Mae
terlinck-"The Blue Bird an allegorical
fantasy began a four-day engagement
at the jefferson last night. A large and
enthusiastic audience, in which there was
a goodly percentage of children, greeted
the initial quest for the "Blue Bird of
Happiness by "Tyltyl' and Mytyl' in
the Magic City.
And the quest of the "Blue Bird of
Happiness is absorbing. Throughout the
eleven scenes of the fairy tale the Won
derful adventures are unfolded to 'Tyltyl'
and "Mytyr' through myriads of the
glooms and joys of life. AS the play be-
gins in the woodcutters cottage the old
folks retire and the fairy "Berylune'
appears. The children awake and the
kind fairy gives "Tyltyl" diamond with
which he may see things" ',ryltyl"
turns the diamond and the walls of the
cottage glow and twinkle like opals; the
clock doors open and out trip the laugh
ing. dancing hours; Fire" leaps out and
Water" wells up out of a barrel;
Bread" rolls out of the bread bowl and
Sugar appears tall, sweet and white:
Milk" too. in shimmery white garments
appears frightened lady in white robes
And then to cap the climax the cat and
dog appear, followed by Light" who is
to lead "Tyltyl and 'Mytyr' in the
search for the blue Bird
With these companions the quest starts
first through the window into the forest.
where the light of the palace of Fairy
Berylune' glimmers wanly. Then the
children come to the palace, which an
the moon glows big and near impress
sively. Here the cat plans with tho
things and elements to prevent the chill
dren finding the blue Bird and the
dog nips the plot in the bud.
Through a misty forest the children
then wander on their way to the Land
of Memory" On their way fanciful.
daring, leaping beings spring from every-
where in order to confuse them. How
ever the children arrive and meet their
grandparents and little sisters and BROTH
ers who come to life the moment "Tyltyr
and "Mytyl" think of them. When TIE
children go darkness and silence come
back.
In churchyard at midnight the chill
dren seek the "Blue Bird" Everyone is
frightened. even the dog. but "TyltyP'
enters and turns the diamond. Instead
OF tombs and the gruesome mounds of n
filed garden and beautiful music is heard.
''Mytyl'' says: ''Why, where are the
dead?'' and 'Tyltyr' answers. stretching
his arms wide, standing In the glory of
the bright skies: There are no dead"
And than in the Kingdom OF the Fu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06
At the Orpheum

Three large audiences We're pleased by
the excellent vaudeville offered at the
Orpheum theatre yesterday. 1t probobly
represents as clever an array OF talent
as the season has produced.
The Nichol Sisters were greeted with
enthusiasm, as they are favorites here.
and they more than justified the welcome
They have an entirely new act. and 1t is
superior to the old one. There are few
blackface condolences on the stage who
can approach these for genuine ability
to interpretate the negro. The audience
repeatedly encored them last night.
Count Beaumont, while offering several
stunts that have been seen here before,
produced some others which We're novel
and original He is particularly adept at
palming and card manipulation and in
the latter feats of skill presents some new
tricks The act is staged in gorgeous
plush settings. and Count Beaumont is a
graceful worker. He has eliminated much
of the delay that is found in so many
acts.
Baby Zelda is a genuine treat. No child
who has ever appeared here, and there
have been a number, had quite the per-
sonality that this 7-year-old mite pos
sesses She sings four songs and makes
an appropriate costume change for each
AS an entertainer of adults she Is very
successful and will probably prove popu-
lar with the children.
Anita Diaz's monkeys are the cleverest
little animals that have been here for
some time. <s
She works with them and talks with
them as If they We're human beings. Her
method of handling them Is entirely orig
inal and different. She pets and plays
around with the monkeys in very novel
way. kt 4
Seyon and Julienne captured the audi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06

ture'' the children roam and see and talk
with the hundreds of unborn children
who are also eager to come into the
great wicked world. And .sryltyf' and
.Mytyl' find out that none can be born
without bringing somethingAesen disease
and evil The "Blue Bird IS not there
and the children pass on 10 the king
place filled with the spectres of unmee-
tionable terrors. "Tyltyl' insists in look
ing everywhere for his Blue Bird" aud
finally thousands Of them fly about. lie
grabs his arms fun, 'Mytyl" and the
dog. too. only to have them change celei
and die when Light appears.
Then i'm the Land of Happiness" the
children stroll led by Light who must
wear a veil because some JOYS cannot
endure light. Mother Love is met. but
ever the Blue Bird of Happiness" is
strangely missing. and finally the hour for
parting appears and the things. elements
and animals leave the children at the
window of the woodeutter's cottage: the
faithful dog moans softly meath the vim
dow as it closes.
The awakening in the morning reveals
happiness in the cottage. The children
then, after awhile, find the BLUE Bird
in the midst of their home. but 1t escapes
and "Tyltyl' asks of the world to hel.l
him find 1t again.
Words are quite inadequate to fully
describe this so-called 'transcendentsl
pantomines' this fairy play in which has
been breathed a universal idea. IL Is n
play in which the whole philosophy OF
life is expounded 1t is a wondrous spec
tacle for children-it is food for analysis
for the student; it is intensely nteresting
to all.
The production at the Jefferson last
night was an artistic treat in the way Ct
scenic and electrical effects. Everythine
went smoothly and with despatch-in a
moment ii seems the most imposing spec
tacles and ballets appeared and were
given life. Through it all the incidental
music was attuned to the changes in the
fairy tale and fingered continually in
the car
Ii is fortunate that there Is no Gerry
Society IN Birmingham or some of the
tiny tots that frolieked up and down the
Jefferson stage last night would feel its
hand. There were tots a foot high ~and
higher-the prettiest children imaginable.
and all. no matter how tiny in statue,
knew just what to do and showed an
aptitude astonishing in such youth.
Master Burford Hampden was 'Fyltvl,
and Miss Editha Kelley "Mytyl." Both
showed marked talent and endeared them
selves TO the hearts of the audience w.
II. Denny as "Tylo,' the dog. gave an
excellent portrayal of the faithful canine.
Thomas X. Corless a s "Tylette." the cat,
was sleek and contemptuous and in every
way showed why eat should never be
trusted All of the other characters were
up to the high standard of the princi-
pals.
The numerous balets were composed
of exceedingly pretty young girls and i'm
every way the atmosphere of the fantasy
was refreshing r.. f. L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06
Deaths and Funerals
H. f. Sinuott

The remains of II. f. Sinlot, aged 80
years. who died at the family residence,
202 Avenue II, on Sunday night. We're
sent yesterday afternoon to Nashville
for interment by Shaw q Son.
The deceased had been a resident of
birmingham for several years and was
we'll known in fraternal circles. being a
member of Zamora temple of Masons.
He is survived by his widow and three
sons, n. II. Sinnott and Samuel L. Sin
rott of Birmingham and E. A. Sinnott of
Nashville, ana che daughter, Mrs. Ham
mond Goodlet of Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06
CONVICTSs MAKE
DASH FOR LIBERTY

Panama, January 5-Three zone penl-
tentiary convicts, at work at road making
made dash for liberty today. Two were
recaptured after a long chase. The third
still is at large.
Francisco Zaldivar, one of the men re-
taken refused to halt and was shot in
the leg. He is under life sentence for
killing a woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06
LEGAL NOTICES
IexnI Nolice

State of Alabama. jefferson county--Bar-
bara Brophy, deceased, estate Of
Letters testamentary upon the last VIII
and testament upon the estate OF said
decedent having been granted to the UNI
dersigned on the 29th day OF December,
1913 by the Hon. ]. +. Stiles, judge of
the probate court of Jefferson county.
Notice is hereby given that all persons
having claims against said estate will be
required to present the same within the
time allowed by law. OF that the same
will be barred. JESSIE Il. BENNIE.
12-30-3t-tu Executrix.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06
Bankruptcy Cases

e. w. Finch has been appointed re-
ceiver in the bankruptcy case pending In
the United tSates court of the Alabama.
Furniture company recently declared a
bankrupt. The first hearing of creditors
is set for January u before Judge Alex
c. Birch, referee in bankruptcy. r. IL.
Eggleston was appointed receiver in the
pending bankruptcy case of kirkland &
Marcum, whose place of business is at
West End. The first hearing of creditors
is also set for January 10 before Judge
Birch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06
Franklin-S Stuart

Bay Minette, January 5.--(Special)
Ramsay Stuart and Miss Ruby Franklin
of this place will he married Mt |
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Stuart
was formerly deputy sheriff of this
county and Miss Franklin is the daugh-
ter of city clerk ]. NJ. Franklin. The
young couple will reside in a newly
furnished home near Carpenters. where
Mr. Stuart will operate the county's
largest cotton field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06
At the Iyrie

Tickets FOR the opening week Of the
New Lyric theatre will go ON sale Thurs
day morning at o'clock and may be
had for any performance during the week.
The opening performance will be Monday
night. and indications are that the thea
tire will be filled To its capacity. A seven
act vaudeville bill has been especially
selected by Jake Wells
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-06
Sues Amusement Company

Gladys Askew, pro ami William
Asl<ew, has filed suit in the city court
against the Best Park and Amusement
company, and II. H. Black claiming dam
ages to the amount of $4,000 for alleged
personal injuries. The plaintiff claims
that while riding on the "Razzle- dazzle
at East Lake she was thrown or fell to
the ground. alleging negligence on the
part of the defendant. and that she sus-
tained severe bodily injuries.