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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01


 banker and at the same time not con- nected either officially or otherwise with any local banks.
 In addition to securing the services of MT. Hilton to help adjudicate the affairs of the Jefferson County Savings bank MT. Walker has retained Will T Lathem to help in adjusting the loans that are to be collected without de- lay. MT. Lathem was with the Peo- ples Savings bank and later vice pres ident of the Commercial Bank and Trust company. He is a credit man of wide experience and is highly re- garded by Birmingham bankers MT. Tilton is a banker and business man of wide experience and it IS the general opinion that he will serve as an agent for MT. Walker in the most acceptable manner. He has arrived in the city from Pell City and will take charge of the Jefferson County bank this morning. He will relieve MT Walker and his assistant, MT. Wilkes. both of whom have been here for the past few days.
 MT. Walker said yesterday that the appointment of MT. Triton was in &C., cordance with the law which, realiz- ing his inability to remain too long in one place. gave him the right to name an agent and a spokesman.
 The state banking department has retained the services of a majority of the employees of the bank. William D. Enslen and Mir. Lathem will nave charge of the collection of the paper. They will begin immediately to adjust the paper and it is believed that col lections will be rapid and satisfac- tory.
 In connection with the appointment of an agent it was at first reported that Capt. R. F. Manly would be asked to take the place but it Is stated that after a careful survey of the situa- ton MT. Walker determined upon an outsider
 MT. McLane Triton has been ap- pointed agent for me in the Jeff erson County bank,' said MT. Walker yes- terday at the Morris. "He is president of a very flourishing bank at Pe1l City and is widely known among Alabama bankers. He is a business man of sound and conservative judgment and will handle this work in a most ac- ceptable manner. MT. Wilkes and my self have other work to perform and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
CAPITAL DOCKET
 IN CRIMINAL COURT
Both Divisions To Try Cases-Heflin to Organize Juries For Week
 and Sound Docket

A "double-header" capital docket is set in the criminal court this week with Judge Harrington r. Heflin in the first division. Theer are no cases set in the second division except a few specially set ones, and both judges will take up the cases. Judge Heflin will organize the jures for the week and sound the docket for the purpose of setting the date of trial Judge w. E. Fort is engaged in the Lonnie Webb case, which went over from last week.
 The capital cases set for this week are: Tony Diadone, criminal assault Tony Diadone, criminal assault; Jim Co., lias. murder; Joe Leonard and Bunch Walker, murder; Sam Gunnells, murder; Will Burns, murder Grover Guthrie, murder; G. w. Pennington, murder; Ed Glenn, murder; Levi Reed, murder; George Cook, murder; Eugene Banks, robbery; Jesse Breedlove, robbery O. B. Tanner, robbery; John Wilson, murder; Charlie Montgomery murder: Fred Hale, robbery Pete Jackson, murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
WORK PROGRESSING
 ON DAUPHIN ISLAND
Lots Will Soon Be Placed on Sale, Says J. M. Dewberry-Opening
 For Business Enterprises

J. M. Dewberry. president of the Tide water Securities corporation, has returned from a trip to Mobile, where his com pany is interested in the development of Dauphin Island and says that arrange ments will soon be made whereby land on the island will be placed on sale.
 The Dauphin Island Land company will soon be ready to place it's real es- tate on sale,' said Mr. Dewberry, rand in connection with which the Tidewater Securities corporation will guarantee the railroad to Cedar Point, ferry service across to the island, waterworks, electric lights, telephone and telegraph.
 ''The island now has a population of over 400 people, public school, two churches, store hotel, modern bath house on the south beach and other fa- cilities and attractions besides its nat ural beauty and good climate. It will not be the policy of this corporation to mo- nopolize the business opportunities on Dauphin Island and that at this time there are attractive openings for physi- cian drug store, livery business ship yard, general store, pleasure boats, hotels and boarding houses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
ANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR SECRETARYSH|P
N. F. Thompson Will Oppose Radcliffe and Sibley For
 Civic Chamber Job

Another candidate has entered the race for the secretaryship of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. Col N. F. Thomp- son announced yesterday that he would offer his services to the directors.
 Colonel Thompson became secretary of the Alabama Land congress with the for nation of that organization, and when it became affiliated with the Southern Settlement and Development organization he remained as state secretary until he | resigned to enter private work
 'I have decided to offer my services to the directors of the Chamber of Com merce for the position of seeretary.n said Colonel Thompson yesterday. T do not think any one holds such priority of claim as 10 deter anyone else from offering for this place, the only requisite of pre- eminence being as to who has the ability to best serve Birmingham. would not infer that MT Radcliffe has not made an efficient secretary, but there may he others who are better qualified 10 advance Birmingham. and l think this is the only thing the directors will consider
 As to my own qualifications for the position, my record in behalf of Birmng- ham for the past 25 years belongs to the public, and I am perfectly willing 10 leave my claims in the hands of the pub lie-splrlted citizens who will compose the directorate of the Chamber of Commerce. l will say, however, that one main reason why l desire this position at this time is that Birmingham has not advanced in diversified industries US l think 1t should, as evidenced by it's present eondi- ton, and I would wish to enter upon an active campaign for more mills and fae- tories to be located here. Birmingham should be and can be the misunderstanding center of the south, and it will only re- quire the addition of few more lines of important industries here to double the present population of Birmingham. well directed campaign at this time for this purpose can be made emlnently sue eessful, and that is the kind of service 1 desire to engage In for this city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
FUNERAL SERVICES
 TODAY FOR NR. F|ES
Will Be Conducted From Temple Emanu-El h.
 stead of Home

Funeral services over the remains oi the late Jacob Fies. who died Satur- day night, will be held from Temple Emanu- El this morning at l0;30 o'clock instead Of from the residence as an nouneed yesterday morning. It was de- oided yesterday to hold the services at the temple in which he has been an officer and a worker for over 25 years. Rabbi Morris Newield will officiate and interment will take place at Cemetery Emanu-El
 The announcement yesterday morn ing of the death of Mir. Fies caused widespread regret in the city as he had an unusually large circle of friends and aequaintanees. The home through out yess erday was crowded with friends who called to pay tribute to Uncle lake, as he was affectionately known, and to offer condolence to Mrs. Fies and the sons of the father who was so highly esteemed. The home was a wilderness of beautiful flowers sent as tokens of love and affection
 The active pallbearers as well as the hosorary pallbearers are requested 10 meet at the home 23l6 Highland ave- nue at 10 o'clock this morning and leave from there for the temple. The active pallbearers will include:
 pr. samuel ullman, M. J. Myer, E. G. Chandler. Charles J. smith, Herman Saks, sam Adler, Frank II. Gatford Ben NJ. Jacobs, Henry DeBardeleben Ben Meyer, Godfrey Goldman, Edward Hlller
 The honorary pallbearers will be- Charles DeBardeleben, Alex Price. Leo Steiner pr. A. IT. French J. II. Barr Ferd Marx, E. NJ. Thompson. l.. A Levi, A. B. Loveman, w. w. Crawford, pr Lewis Coleman Morris. Dr. \. Gib- son. l. A Eastis, Ferd Caheen. lamp ton $. Smith, Dr. ]. II. Phillips. Judge William l. Grubb, Augustus hirsch Lew Lazarus. sam Mayer, s. R. Ranson, George B. Mccormack w. s. MeFar- land, W. T. Underwood, Harry Jones, Culpepper Exum. Thomas Parker, Si- mon Ixlotz. Louis Saks. Morris Adler Leopold Loeb, s. S. Meyers and Albert Tahlheimer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
LYNN BEFORE THE COMMISSION TODAY President of WaterwOrks Company to Report Re
 suit of Visit

A. NJ. Lynn, president of the Bir- mingham Waterworks company. re- truned to Birmingham yesterday after several days spent in New York Tn conference with owners of the com pany in regard to the proposition re- gently made to the city for a reduction in water rates and ultimate municipal ownership.
 Mr. Lynn last nigf( said that he had no statement to make as to the attitude of those whom he had seen. He said that he would appear before q special meeting of the board of commissioners today and announce the decision of his principles. It is expected that the meet ing will be held at o'clock
 In the original offer made by the wa terworks company the time limit set for acceptance or rejection of the pro- posal was tomorrow, but it Is practical fy assured that the time will be ex- tended in order that the commissioners may have time to confer with one an- other and go over the proposition thor oughly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
CAR HITS CARRIAGE;
 FOUR SLIGHTLY HURT
Mr. and Mrs. C. Sherrod, Miss Bertie Brown and Albert Hoops Are
 Bruised In Collision

MT. and Mrs. c. Sherrod. Miss Bertie Brown. and Albert Hoops, all of Green Springs, were badly shaken up and bruised about 6:30 o'clock last night at First avenue and Fortysixth street when East Lake car No. BOT colided with their carriage. Lige Loys ambulance removed Miss Brown and Mir. Hoops to the St, Vincent's hospital, while Shaws ambu- lance carried MT and Mrs. Sherrod to the same infrmary. On investigation it was stated that all were only slightly in- jured.
 Accounts of the accident are that the party weer driving back to the city on the street car track at First avenue and Forty sixth street, Woodawn, when an inbound East Lake car rolled up behind and struck the carriage. The motorman claimed that he saw the carriage too late to prevent a collision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
ADJUSTMENTS
Raymond Hitchcock

Raymond Hitchcock will be at the Jef- ferson Thursday matinee and night In his latest success, MT. Hitchcock will portray the role of pr. Budd, an impe- cunious beauty specialist operating an elaborate complexion emporium on Fifth avenue, New York, when not otherwise engaged in standing off an arrogant army of insistent creditors. If one will but imagine Raymond Hitchcock in ''The Beauty Shop" the title that Conan and Harris, his managers, have chosen for the new vehicle, little remains to be said. The droll artistry of this unique comed- ian will be made manifest in particular ly fitting environment. Just imagine 'Hitchie" in a beauty shop and you will need no urging to attend the festivities. So many beauty secrets will be divulged that the ladies will probably find "The Beauty shop equally as enjoyable as the gentlemen undoubtedly will con sider it to be. The company comes here direct from several months of crowd ed houses at the Astor theatre, New York, 100 nights in Chicago, and two months at the Fremont theatre, Bos- ton, where the play scored "the supreme success of the season." to quote the gen erally accepted verdict of the dramatic re- viewers.
 As a contributor to the general gaiety of the universe, Raymond Hitchcock is conceded the palm. No comedian native or foreign, can touch him in quaint drol- lery, spontaneity of wit and travesty, and his presence in the theatre is therefore the signal for outbursts of laughter that carry the keynote of joy in crescendo flight.
 Matching laughter has been the prin- cipal occupation of Raymond Hitchcocls life. His parents aver that he came into the world with merry quip and gurg- ling jest, that made them roar with de- light, and that ever since their carrot haired offspring has been engaged in cultivating the germ that sends gloom a. gimmering and the glums to the mat, where they roll in paroxysms of pure de- light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
SHOOK TELLS WHY CROP CAMPAIGN WILL
 BE BIG BENEFIT TO CITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Today. tomorrow and Wednesday will be busy days for the leaders in the crop diversihcation campaign that starts in Jefferson county Wednesday.
 At meeting of members of all com mittees at the Tutwiler today at 12:sn the arrangements for the campaign in Jefferson county will be completed. About 20 automobiles have been prom- ised by the business men but more machines are wanted, according to ". c. Radcliffe of the Chamber of Som- merce. At least 40 machines are want ed for the trips through Jefferson county that will be taken by the ousi- ness men and ladies who will accom- pany the farming men to the meetings.
 Mr. Radcliffe also stated that tick- cts for the big diversification dinner Wednesday night would be ready to- day at noon. Many ladies are expected and special invitation is extended to them by the committees. Tickets are s1 each and everybody. man or wom- an, will be welcome who is interested in building up the agricultural re- sources of the state. The decorations Will be unusual and the programme will be of striking interest, is the promise of the general committee. It is thought that the dinner will De the largest and most interesting Of it's kind ever held in the south.
 The diversification campaign means as much to the business interests of Birmingham as it does to the farmers 4l n retiring president of the Chamber of Commerce, last night. The special need of the Birmingham manufacturers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01

now is prosperous farms throughout this section and this. too is the spe- eial need of the merchants of this city.
 "The city that is in the midst of a rich farming territory need have no fears of the stability of it's manufac- turing enterprises. A city like Water loo, la, is a striking example of this fact. Many of the big manufaeturies of Waterloo sell most of their prod ucts to the farmers of Iowa and the farmers wives. In Waterloo are made milk cans. blows. harness. silos. wag- ons. kitchen utensils and many home conveniences All of these manufac- tured articles find ready and steady sale to the rich farmers of Iowa. These manufacturing establishments arc very little affected by the usual fnan- cial flurries or by wars or rumors of wars. The state of Iowa, including g the manufacturing interests of it's cities, is about as prosperous today as it has ever been. The farmers are mak- ing a great deal of money from their corn, wheat and live stock and they are able to buy manufactured articles just as they always have done.
 Birmingham can supplement it's pres ent manufactures by many others when the agricultural possibilities of the state are developed. Birmingham can then sell to the Alabama farmers just as Waterloo sells to the Iowa farmers. Birmingham m needs a diversity of manufacturing inter estS inst as the state needs diversity in its farming. The number and the kinds of our manufacturing establishments are dependent upon the number of crops we
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
To-day Last Chance To Pay Poll Tax and Become Voter
Fly CHARLES Fl. MANDY

lost unless exempted by age or other wise.
 There was a decided increase in the payment of taxes Saturday, but tho number of paid is woefully below the figures of last year Tax Collector Phil Bowers will keep the office open after the regular hours provided there is any one ready to pay the tax. He urged, however, that all who intend to pay come early and force of clerks sui ficient to meet the rush will be put on
 The payment of poll taxes is one of the positive requirements of the dual- ifcations of a voter in this state and must be paid on or before the first day of February. While there is pro D vision for the registration of voters just preceding an election, there is none in regard to poll tax. In the event of an election this year. the sheep and the goats will be divided and those citizens who are otherwise qualified but who lave failed to pay poll tax will be among the goats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01

raise and the productivity of our lands And so, this farming campaign is of vital importance to the manufacturers of this city and to others who will come here when our country is built up agrioul- turally.
 The campaign is equally as important to the merchants of this city. Chicago is the great mercantile center of the world and it's retail and wholesale stores are the largest in existence. Chicago has these great stores because the city of Chicago Is in the center of the richest farming section in America, The farmers of Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa are gen erally prosperous. They not only buy the necessities of life, but many of the luxuries. A large part of the business of the retail stores of Chicago is with the country people who come in to buy the things that make life worth while. If Alabama today were the farming state that Illinois is, the business of our mer- chants would be more than doubled.
 Like the manufacturers, the merchants of this city-all of hem-should be deep ly interested in this campaign, and should do all they can to make 1t a success. Its success means more business for them, and business that is built up on a per- manent basis. This campaign means a great deal to every one of us in town and country, and the good effects of it will be felt by our people before the year is out It is almost useless to say that the increase in detail trade and the increase sale of manufactured articles would mean more money in our banks and more ex- tensive credit to those who want to do business among us'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01

A short time ago young negro preacher was performing the marriage ceremony He used the form laid down in the ritual and in addition embell- ished the ceremony with remarks of his own. Having reached certain point he asked the questoion. Dose either of yo know any jus reason why yo' should not be jined tergether2e and on no re- sponse being made, said with much solemnity, Dis is de las jumpin off place." He finished the ceremony and gave the couple his blessing and con eluded with the words. May re Lawd have mercy on yo' soul"
 And the Hast jumping off place has been reached in the payment of poll taxes. for after tonight the opportunity to pay poll taxes for 1914 will have passed and the opportunity to partici pate in any election, state. county, or municipal, held in 1915, will have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
At The Lyric

Emma Carus. the famous musical com edy star, assisted by Carl Randall, is this weeks headliner extraordinary a the Ly- be Prince Tai Mon Kim, the Chinese ten or; Les Agoust, a famous team of com edy jugglers and pantomimsts in "A Jolly Supper at Maxine's;'' Gordon and Marx, German comedians; Jarrow, the originator of the far-famed lemon trick; Claud and Fannie Usher in "The Straight Path," and Maxine brothers and Bobby, the comedy dog.
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realizing this the state banking laws

realizing this the state banking laws gives us the right to appoint an agent as we have named Mr. Triton.
 "In addition to Mr. Tilton we have secured the services of William T. Lathem, William D. Enslen and others to assist in the adjustment of .he af- fairs Of the Jefferson County Savings bank"
 After the agent has been in charge for few days the bank will be opened for those wanting information or who wish to adjust any claims the bank may have against them. When the state banking department is through with the affairs of the institution then ir may be reopened by the officers and directors. which is expected to be an achievement of the owners within two or three weeks.
 In the meantime the entire financial situation here is in splendid shape and business in a greater volume than in sometime is being transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
ILLINOIS DEADLOCK
 IS STILL IN EFFECT
All Efforts at Organizing House of Legislature Blocked By the
 LilquOr Question

Springfield, H., January 31-The rec ord breaking speakership deadlock in issue still blocking all efforts toward a formal organization of the house. The deadlock has lasted just four weeks.
 The announcement yesterday of the withdrawal from the speakership race of w. NJ Provin, republican caucus nominee, is said to mean that the pledge that held togther most of the republican majority in the house Is broken and that the contest now will assume the nature of free for all fight, although. every effort will be made to avoid a bipartisan combination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
FAIRFIELD WIRE MILLREOPENS TODAY

The resumption of the wire mill at Fair field this morning. giving employment to several hundred men will start the week off very auspieiously. The unemployment of this number of men will make de- cided dent in the number of unemployed here, and will have a very reassuring ei- feet on business in general
 It is stated that C. w. Lutz, general superintendent of the Fairfield operations, may re-employ even more men than was at first contemplated upon the resump- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
At The Majestic

The sea has been made to give up it's secrets. its depths have been photographed and its mysteries revealed by the patent ed process used in the Williamson expe- dition, which is at the Majestic this week, with daily performances from 12 noon to 10 p. m One hundred miles of the bot tom of the ocean. fight between man and shark, divers at work on a~,wreck ara hundreds of other scenes are in- clbded in the wonderful films. There are ssven reels, running about an hour and q Half.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
DIR. DICKINSON WILL
 SPEAK TO MINISTER'S

The union pastors conference will meet this morning at the First Methodist church at 10 o'clock instead of 10:3O o'clock which has been the usual hour.
 Dr. A. J. Dickinson of the First Bap. tist church will address the conference on "The Settlement in Caanan."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
Many Indictments Returned

Dothan, January 31.-(Special) forty-two indictments, 13 felonies ana ~ misdemeanors were found by the Houston county grand jury which met in special session the past week. This is considered unusual following as it does the regular session of the grand jury at the fall term of circuit court last October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
M LANE HILTON Is NAMED STATE AGENT AT JEFFERSON BANK
Alex Walker Announces His SelectiOn-Will Be As sisted in Work By w.
 T. Lathem

McLane Hilton, president of the First National bank of Pell City, was yes- terday named agent for the state bank : ing department to have charge of the The appointment was made yesterday by Alex Walker, superintendent of the state banking department. who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
Heartless

From the Cleveland Press.
 Eddie, whats the matter? Had fall off your motorcycle?"
 No. l tried to hang some pictures and stood some dictionaries on table, and they slipped from under me-"
 Words failed you. l suppose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
-e-=-=H--a-H--i=--- PERSONAL

Capt. and Mrs. John G. smith will leave this week for Pass Christian Miss, to recuperate from recent ill., ness. They both have been sick for the past several weeks and will prob ably stay at Pass Christian until April or May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-01
Fighting for His Own From fha I,adips' Hnma Iourpa1

'I want you to understand" said young Spencer. that 1 got my money by hard work"
 "Why. I thought it was left to you by your rich uncle.'
 "So it was. but l had hard work to get it away from the lawyers.