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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-22
Celebrated Divine Dead.

New York, Dec. 22.-Dr. Richard
Heber Newton, formerly rector of All
Souls church, Manhattan, and one of
the most celebrated clergymen who
ever occupied New York pulpit, is
dead at his home in Scarborough af-
ter a brief illness.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-22
RUSSIAN Line HAS
Been e STRENGTHENED. / / D ].

London, Dec. 22.-The Russian
army defending Warsaw is believed.
to have completed the formation of
it's new line before the Polish capital.
Only battle of enormous proportions
will permit the Germans to break
through.
The forces of Grand Duke Nicholas
are declared to number more than
100000 men. The entire Russian
line has been strengthened.
Reinforcements which have been
hurried into Poland have enabled
Grand Duke Nicholas to lengthen his
line defending Warsaw into a, contin-
uous battle from the Vistula to the
Pilaca river. s~. ..sl .. e..
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-22

Club women of Oklahoma City
have organized a company to build a
cotton mill. aeSs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
NEWBU|[D|NG OF THE B. .R.L.&P.C READY
Will Be Occupied During Next Week-Replaces
 Burned Structure

The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company expects to move into Its rev building, corner Twenty-first street and First avenue, January or ,. On account of a few remaining details the exact time for the occupancy of the new building has not been officially set. William NJ Walker, owner of the new building, is authority for the statement that it is practically ready and will he all through by January 1. The new structure was necessltated by the disastrous fire at the old building on the same site
 sx-story building although the two top floors have not been erected. The entire building will be occupied by the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company with the exception of five stores on the Twenty first street side. These stores are attractively arranged and have been eagerly sought for.
 The main entrance to the new building is on the First avenue side and over the entrances will be arranged an attractive naruuise. The building exterior is of white terra cotta. while the construction is of concrete and flreproof. The new building was designed by William C. Wes- ton and was constructed by the Realty Construction company of which Fritz Lar kin is vice president and general man ager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29

UNDERSTOOD COKE WILL BE NEXT PHI DELTA HEAD

According to reports from authoritative sources yesterday Frederick J. Coxe of Wadeshoro. N. C.. will be selected to sue eeed. Dr. Guy Potter Benton. president of the University of Vermont. as presi- dent of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
 News of the selection of Mir. Coxe has been very closely guarded. but the secret leaked out yesterday. and it became pretty generally known among the visiting dele gates
 Mir. Coxe has for six years been secre- tary of the general council and has de- voted a large part Of his time to fra ternity affairs. He is regarded as one of the best informed men In the fraternity regarding it's affairs and it was the unani- nous opinion yesterday that his election president would be highly pleasing to every member. MT. coxe Is a lawyer at Wadesboro and has achieved consid- erable prominence in that state.
 Dr. Benton, who retires from the chair, has been president of the fraternity since the Chicago meeting or for two years.
 There was no intimatiop yesterday as to who would succeed MT. Coxe as secre- tary when he is elevated to the presi- dency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
LITTLE BOY VICTIM
 OF THE OPEN CRATE
Burns Prove Fatal to Two Year-Old James
 Kelly

hot coal fell from an open erate about 10 o'clock yesterday morning and set fire to the dress of James Kelly. the 2-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. Al fred c. Kelly, 134S Tate avenue, West End. inflicting burns from which the child died at the Birmingham infirm- ary at 1:15 o'clock in the afternoon The parents are prostrated.
 Accounts of the accident are that Mrs. Kelly had gone on a shopping tour to the city, leaving the child in the care of Miss Lucille sims a relative The youngster was playing near the open grate when a live coal fell and ignited his dress.
 The screams of the burning boy at- tracted the attention of Miss Sims, whc with q neighbor Mrs T. M Farrell threw blanket about the child and smothered the flames He was then rushed to the Birmingham infirmary ir a private automobile, He died .here three hours later
 Funeral services over the remains of the deceased will be conducted thi: afternoon from the Kelly resid snce Interment will follow in Elmwood cem. etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
RECORDS BROKEN BY
 CHRISTMAS CLUBS
American Trust Unable to Handle All Applicants Yesterday Following
 Age-Herald Advertisement

Following the appearance of the Christmas savings club advertisement of the American Trust and Savings bank in Sundays Age-Herald, hundreds of people crowded the corridors of the institution during banking hours yes terday and became members of the club.
 Ed Crawford, assistant cashier stated yesterday afternoon that it was hundred and forty-five of them were able to join during the banking hours and the rest were told to come back any time before January 16. MT. Craw- ford stated that because it twas i'm . possible to attend to all those who came yesterday anyone joining the club before January 16 would receive in terest on his deposits the same as If he had begun yesterday. He stated that hundreds of people were turned away from the windows, it being impossible to serve them.
 "The first day this year the total number of people joining the club more than doubled the entire membership last year and last year we paid out to the members of this Christmas say ings club over s50.000,' said Mir. Craw- ford. q have heard it frequently said that about the only really loose money this Christmas was that which had been saved in these Christmas clubs especially by working people and chill dren. It seems that the total enroll ment of the club this year will be enormous"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
FOREMAN RELEASED
 ON $2500 BOND

Ashville, December 2s.--(Special} c. Borrey Foreman. charged with be- ing implicated In the murder of Connie Compton of Sprinville, little over a year ago, was released from jail to- day on s2500 bond by Judge Black wood after hearing the habeas corpus proceedings filed by the defendants s council.
 At the last session of court Foreman was tried. convicted and sentenced to life Imprisonment but on taking an ap- peal the supreme court granted a new trial, which will be held in March. The counsel for the defense includes Judge John W. Inzer and C. K. Rob inson of Ashville and Borden Burr of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29

son county, to make an examination of
 the books of the board Of revenue.
 "Mr. German. examiner of public ac-
 counts has in his office a communica-
 tion from Mir. Gwin, who has made
 charges against the board of revenue in regard to certain contracts. MT. Gwin states in his communication
 that he has no complaint to make against the books or records kept by you and further states that, In his opinion. they are correctly kept.
 However, if the board of revenue still desires to have their books checked up l., date. I will detail an examiner to Birmingham at the earliest opportunity,
 in order to make this examination. An examiner, however, can only check up the books and accounts of the board or revenue and ascertain whether or not the same are correctly and properly
 kept"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
T. H. Spencer of Birming- ham Oldest Member of the
 Fraternity in State
UTAH UNIVERSITY
 IS AFTER CHAPTER
Delegation Does Not Regard Mormon ism as an Issue-Young Lady Edits Official Publication
 of Fraternity

T. H. Spencer of Birmingham Is the oldest member of the Phi Delta Theta in this state. He registered yesterday morning at the convention bureau and when the above fact became known he was the exposure of all eyes on the second floor lobby of the Tutwiler. Mir Spencer, it appears, was a student at the University of Alabama in 1877 when the college authorities were somewhat opposed to fraternities. In order to in- itiate the men into the fraternity fiat boat was secure and the team went into the middle of the Warrior river and there, in the dead of night. proceeded to hold forth a real initiation. Mir Spencer yesterday said that he was never initiated but that he gave the punish ment to the other boys who wanted to know something of the fraternity. It was not long after this adventure be- came known before the college authori- ties gave the boys permission to or- eanize openly and above board. Since that time the fraternity has nourished in this state. There Is chapter at Au- burn and another at the university.
 This convention is the occasion of extreme interest to me-" said Mir. Spen- cer yesterday. T am delighted that the authorities selected Birmingham as the meeting place, and I am sure that Bir- mingham feels proud over the arrival of these men, The convention apparently has fiourished as no other has since I participated in an affair at Tuscaloosa many years ago."
 Mr. Spencer was promised by Alex Dearborn, Robert Thach and a few of the home boys a real initiation before the convention adjourns They assert that after waiting since 1877 he is en- titled to a real affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
MUCH SMOKE AND LITTLE FIRE AT THE MAJESTIC THEATRE Film Catches Fire in Fire proof ROOm-Audience
 Rushes DOOrs-NO
 One Hurt

Someone smelled smoke yesterday after noon at the Majestic theatre and immedi- ately yelled Fire" In the ensuing ex- citement a lot of people rushed for the exits, but no one was injured. The smoke had been caused by some overloaded film catching fire About three feet of film was destroyed.
 The incident occurred in the second part of feature moving picture that is being presented at the Majestic theatre this week. There was a flash as the celluloid film caught fire and then smoke was seen pouring out of the asbestos operating room
 The spectators apparently too excited to know that the operating room was ab- solutely fireproof started to leave the theatre with rush, although many of the cooler headed persons remained shout ing: Take it easy-sit down." and the piano player rendered rag-time airs. How ever, the rush for the door continued and many women were badly jostled.
 After a few minutes the management announced that the picture had not been damaged and the majority of the spec tators who were excitedly talking over tleir experiences in the lobby returned within the theatre.
 There was no damage to the picture' said Manager Monte Semon last night, and the Majestic will continue open the rest of the week. Due in part to over heating that part of the film which passes from one magazine to another before the lenses caught fire. About three feet of the film was de royed. but this made an immense amount of dense smoke and rather frightened the spectators. How ever, no one was injured in the rush for the exits and most of the people returned to witness the rest of the performance after we announced that there was 10 dapoar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Charged With Breaking Seals

Henry Anderson, negro, was placed in the county jail yesterday on charge of violating the interstate commerce law by breaking the seal of freight car while in transit He is accused of breaking into a car on the siding near Trafford and stealing AS half pints and six quarts of whisky. The warrant was sworn out be- fore Judge R. R. Watts, United States commissioner, who fixed his bond at $300
 He will be given hearing Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Real Estate Tranfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 s1050-J. c. Harper and wife to L. Cargile. lots 27 and 2s, Smith & X irk- lands survey by Brown & Joy.
 $2S50-John w. Streit to A. W. Hayes, part of lot in block 653, Bir- mingham.
 $270O-Pasguale Romano to Leon Monzello, lots l, 2 and in block A, Mitchells addition to North Birming ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
TEN MEN DEPORTED
 FROM COSTA RIGA

Panama, December 2S.-Ten persons de- ported from Costa Rica after the dis covery of an alleged plot to assassinate President Alfredo Gonzales ana start a revolution. passed through Colon today on board the steamer Calamares bound for Cuba.
 The alleged conspirators are said to be members of the Nicaraguan conservative party who were attempting to foment trouble in Costa Rica.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Shipping Clerk Killed

Chattanooga. Decebmer 8.--(special) Jesse c. Harris, shipping clerk at the Chattanooga Car and Foundry company was fatally injured in an accident at tho plant this morning and died at a local infirmary shortly afternoon from the ef- fects of his injuries. Harris was stand ing on1a flat car when a hoisting crane fell upon it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 Sam Marcus Birmingham, to Miss Corine Varenberg.
 Louis Karp, Ensley, to Mrs. Ida Gil bert.
 J. H. Reed. Argo, to Miss Susan War Ten.
 Jim Ferguson. Edgewater. to Miss Fife Salters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Cowan Named Receiver

A. s. Cowan was yesterday appointed receiver of the Spivey Moore Jewelry company of Bessemer, with instructions to operate the business as going con- cern until January 1. The liabilities are scheduled at s17,OO0 and assets estimated at ever $10,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Check. Group instantly

You know croup Is dangerous. And vou should also know the sense of se- curity that comes from always hay ing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in the house. It cuts the thick mucus and clears away the phlegm, stops the strangling cough and gives easy breath ing and quiet sleep. Take 1t for coughs. colds, tickling thoat. hoarseness and for bronchial and. la grippe coughs Con tains no opiates. Every user is a friend. Sold by all dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Two of SubcOmmittees Held Their First Meetings Yes
 terday Afternoon
OTHER SESSIONS TO
 BE HELD THIS WEEK
Hoped 10 Have Formal Reports Ready for Meeting of the Cen cral Committee Early
 Next Week
suBCoMMIT.rEE PROGRAMMES

Subcommittee on permanent relief: Meetings open to the plih- lie. Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, Chamber of Cola- merce.
 subcommittee on immediate relief: Meeting in executive ses- sion. directors room. Traders National bank, Thursday after noon.
 subcommittee on conduct of the municipal government; Or ganization meeting this after- noon. Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Many Frat Men Here

Birmingham, in the opinion of fra ternity men attending the Phi meet ing here, is the largest fraternity place in this country. It is asserted upon good authority that more frat men reside in Birmingham than any city of its size in this country. It was stated yesterday that statistics indicate that there is q very large alumni club in Birmingham of practically all well known fraterni- ties. This is accounted for by reason of this being more or less a young mans town and by the fact that in Birmingham the various industries are employing college men without number for the work that is to be done in the scientific departments of the various plants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Married in Ashville

Ashville, December ss.-(Special) Dr. II. Grady waddell of Albertviile and Miss Fannie Belle Hodges were mar ried at tho home of the brides parents. Mir and Mrs. w. T. Hodges. on Seventh street, Saturday, Rev. N. A. Hood of- fciating. Tho wedding was a very quiet affair Misses Annie Teague. Lillie Mae Mccain and May Nunnelly and Mrs s. V. Frazier were the only invited guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29

The town is lighted by electricity. furnished by the Ashville Electric com pany. This company will install new dynamo within the next few days which will improve the lights wonder fully. The new one will be three times as large as the one now used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29

The merchants at Ashville report an excellent Christmas trade and are very optimistic over the prospect for good year in 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Youngest Visitor Here

The youngest person attending the Phi meeting Is Master Elmer Tender son of Fulton, Mo. who is the son of MT. Henderson of the general council He reached the city yesterday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Elmer Henderson, and the young chap is the idol of the fraternity men at the Tutwiler. He is accompanied by his little sister, Anne Henderson. The young man was given an official badge and proudly displayed that to his mother and sister. It was only a moment before Miss Anne had one.
 Master Henderson and Steele Andrews are inseperable companions and they attract more than passing attention about the hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Active work for the relief of Bir mingham is under way.


 Yesterday afternoon at o'clock the subcommittee on permanent relief or ganized in the directors room of tho Chamber of Commerce and at the same hour in the directors room of the Traders National bank the subcommit- tee on immediate relief organized.
 H. T. sims. chairman of the subcom- mittee named to make an investiga- ton into the conduct of the municipal government in order that tho truth may be ascertained in respect to the practice or lack of practice of economy, announced last night that his subcom- nittee would meet this afternoon in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce. This subcommittee will or ganize, and, according to n statement of MT. sims, will prepare to hold ses- sions to which the public will be ad- mltted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Utah University Wants Chapter

The University of Utah is petition ing the general council of the Phi Delta Theta for a chapter. The college au- thorities sent to this city delega- ton headed by Frank b. Holman, dean of the law school at the university and a man who won Rhodes scholarship to Oxford from the state of Utah. MT Holman is accompanied by Mrs. Hol- man and by MT. and Mrs John Jen- sen. Robert E. Porter, Leslie Frazer of Beaver, Utah. and John Green. All of the party comes from Salt Lake City except MT. Frazer The delegation has taken a suite of rooms on the second floor of the Tutwiler and hold informal receptions all the time.l The room is replete with cigars. cigarettes. books, pamphlets and descriptive matter per . taining to the University of Utah. One pamphlet conveys the information that the university which applies for Phi
 (Continued on Page Eight.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Next Committee Meeting

According to the indications. the sub committees will complete their work b. the conclusion of the week. Reports, in all probability. will be made to the general committee of % members early next week. The committee will then draw up it's conclusions and pre- pare to secure from the legislature those things which win have been de- termined are necessary for the relief of Birmingham.
 It is said that the committee will have q subcommittee in Montgomery January 12. the day following the or ganization of the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
The Chairmen Talk


 Frank Nelson, Jr., chairman of the subcommittee on permanent relief. said last night;
 "We met this afternoon and com pleted organization. Every member of the subcommittee save one was pres ent. Much interest was shown by all those who attended and there is littlo question but that hard work will be engaged in to the end that Birming gham may be extricated from its financial embarrassment. We finally adopted resolution inviting the public to appear before the subcommittee on Wednes- day and Thursday afternoon beginning at 2 o'clock on each afternoon
 John II. Frye. chairman of the sub committee on immediate relief, when seen last night said
 We met this afternoon and perfect ed organization. All members save one attended. Seven of the total number were on time Considerable interest vas displayed. We discussed the subject in hand very thoroughly and reached the conclusion that the task was too big to be disposed of in one afternoon. We therefore adjourned to meet again. Thursday afternoon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Convict System

Upon motion of w. J. Cameron. which was duly seconded, 1t was ordered that MT. Thomas Worthington be employed temporararily by the board of revenue to carry out the work outlined in the two above resolutions relative to the Newell contract, cost of roads and bridges now under construction and recently con. structed, and the cost system and data relating to the convict department
 Members present and voting aye be- ing, MT. W. J. Cameron, MT. Hugh Mc- Geever and MT. l.. H. Pennington.
 Members present and not voting be- ing Dr. R. F. Lovelady and Mir. R. R. Bivens."
 The letter from the governor was as follows:
 Letter From Governor
 'T am in receipt of your communication of the 18th instant, in which you ask that an examiner be detailed to Jener-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-01
CHILD KILLED
BYMOTORBIkE
Fireman at Cement Plant Is
Held on Negligent Homi-
eide Charge.

While running across the county
road wednesday morning TO meet her
father, who was returning home from
work at the smelter. Romano Herman
DEE. age Il, was run down by a motor
cycle and fatally injured. The little
child died three hours after the acct
dent from internal injuries received
Paul ". BrOyles. employed as a fire
man at the Southwestern Portland Ce-
ment company. is being held by coroner
J. H. Ware on a charge Of negligent
homicide, and will be given hearing
Thursday afternoon. 1t IS alleged by
witnesses to the accident that he was
riding the motorcycle that ran the child
down.
According to the witnesses Of the
tragedy the child, with several other
children. had been playing in the road.
Little Romano then started running to-
wards the smelter to meet her father
as the motorcycle was approaching at
a slow rate Of speed The rider Of the
machine sounded his horn and started
turning out TO avoid striking the child
when IL is said she became confused
and ran directly in front OF the mo-
torcycle The rider of the motorcycle
carried the unconscious child 10 her
home nearby and DR.. G. B. Calnan was
called The child died a few hours
after the accident from internal in
juries.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-01
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