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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
DECEMBER BULLETIN STATE UNIVERSITY IS
 VERY ATTRACTIVE

University January 1.--(Special) )-The December number of the University of Alabama Bulletin, which is published quarterly by the institution, has just come from the press and is being dis tributed throughout the state to people interested in the university.
 This number of the bulletin Is the handsomest publication of it's kind that the university has ever put out. It is bound fin a heavy white cover paper with the title embossed in crimson. The pages are of fine grade of calendared book paper The purpose of the bulletin is to show the attractiveness of the grounds and buildings of the university and the excellence of the material equipment for
 instruction. The booklet contains 20 pages of handsome half-tone engravings
 many of which are entirely new scenes, with descriptive matter opposite each cut. The last engraving in the bulletin Is of the famous Gorgas oak. the finest tree on the campus, which is noted for it's magnificent oaks and elins. This tree has received It's name from the fact that it stands just in front of the home in which Mrs. Amelia Gayle Gorgas widow of Gen. Josiah Gorgas, and mother of Sur geon General W. c. Gorgas, lived until the time of her death several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
TO URGE PASSAGE OF
 CHILD LABOR LAW

The Council of Women's clubs of Bir- mingham has decided to actively advocate the passage of child labor law. At a largely attended meeting the following resolutions were adopted
 Resolved. We, the womens clubs of Jefferson county assembled. do hereby pe- tition each member of the Jefferson county delegation to the 1915 state legisla- ture to support actively the child labor bill to be presented jointly by the Ala bama child labor committee and the Ala bama Federation of Women's clubs. We feel this to be one of the most important issues before the coming legislature and we look to our own representatives to be not only supporters. but champions of this bill, which we consider most neces- sary to the upbuilding of all reforms in Alabama.
 Committee on Resolutions: Mrs. Charles J. Sharp, Music Study club; Mrs. Chappell Cory, Pierian club; Miss Kate Earle, Nineteenth Century club.'
 The resolutions will be circulated as a petition and when signed will be pre- scented to each member of the state leg islature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
FLAGMAN KIRBY
 BADLY WOUNDED Charles $. Ness Is Said to Admit Shooting, But
 Claims Self Defense

]. M. Kirby, flagman. employed hy the Louisville and Nashville rail- road, lies seriously wounded at St. affray at a hotel on Fourth avenue between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets about o'clock yesterday morn ing. As a result of an investigation into the shooting by Detectives Propst and Jones the night clerk of the To- tel, Charles s. Nees. was placed in tEe city jail last night on charge of as- sault with intent to murder. Kirby arrived at his rooming house, 2l31 Sixth avenue, north, early yes terday morning with cut over his head and a bullet in his abdomen. He would give no account of what had happened to him and friends summoned Johns ambulance, which removed the wounded man to St Vincent's. The af- fair was then reported to the police.
 Yesterday morning Detectives Propst and Jones were given charge of the investigation and despite the reluct ance of friends to give information finally succeeded in tracing Kirby s movements to4the hotel on Fourth ave
 
 attempted to enter a room other than his and when the clerk remonstrated a fight was precipitated. In the affray the clerk is alleged to have drawn his pistol and shot Kirby.
 According to the detectives the clerk admits shooting Kirby but claims self defense The clerk also stated that ho had called an ambulance for Kirby aft CT he had shot him but the wounded man had walked away, which led to the impression that he was but slightly hurt.
 The Kirby shooting was the first to be docketed for 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
George Ward Loses His Case;
 Mock Trial Very Enjoyable
By CHARLES 1T. MANDY

The courtroom scene in BarrieS de- is credited with being the most whim- sical and most humorous scene of its kind on the stage today, yet there arc those who contend that the mock trial presented last night at the Y. M. c. A. was more diverting and enjoyable thar that of the famous playwright The mock trial was the more enjoyable in that 1t was staged without rehearsal. the questions propounded and answers returned were extemporaneous, the at torneys in the case matching their wits against each other with rare skill and almost every question and answer pro- voked a laugh.
 Miss Jessie Mae Perkins, one of the most attractive young ladies of the city, was the plaintiff and claimed $100,000 as damages for an alleged breach of promise to marry from George B. Ward, alias George Bum combe' Ward.
 Judge II. B. Abernethy of tho court of common pleas acted as judge. At- torneys for the plaintiff were Borden Burr and c. P Beddow; those for the defendant Hugo-to-L Black and Judge A. NJ. Douglas Ernest Mathews was clerk and Oscar Turner high sheriff. Six ladies and six gentlemen composed the jury. All the principals acted their parts well, as did the several witnesses that were summoned for and against the defendant.
 The auditorium of the Y. M c. A. was not nearly large enough to ac- commodate the crowds that assembled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
FORMER BIRMINGHAM BOY Is Admitted to Practice of Law by
 Judge Ellis at Atlanta

Friends of MT. and Mrs. Dave Wurtz- burger, who were residents of Birming- ham for so many years. will be interested in the following item about their son from the Atlanta Constitution:
 Clarence S. Wurtxburger. son of Dave wurtzburger. has passed the state bar examination held this month. and was on Monday admitted to practice law in this state. He was admitted and sworn in by Judge w. D. Ellis of the superior court.
 "Mr Wurtxburger is one of the young est lawyers in Georgia. and his many friends throughout tho olty predict for him . splendid success For the past two years he has been associated with some of the leading law flrms of Atlanta Mr. Wurtzburger expects to form partner ship at an early date with two of Att lapta's best-known attorneys He is re- garded as one of the brightest young men ever admitted to the bar of Fulton county"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
COKE IS CHOSEN ID
 SUCCEEDDR. BENTON AS HEAD OF PHI DE[T
John ID. Ellis of Cincinnati Becomes Secretary-At- lanta Is Chosen as Meet
 ing Place in 1916

Frederick J. Coxe of wadesboro, N. C.. was elected president of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity yesterday at the morning session and after discussing a few remaining details the meeting ao- journed late yesterday afternoon. To succeed MT. Coxe as secretary, John D. Ellis of Cincinnati was elected. The new officers were congratulated arm ly upon their selection. There were no ether changes made in the general council which consists of six well known members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. The next biennial conven- tion will be held in Atlanta, according to a statement given out by the gen eral council last night
 The convention was in session yes terday afternoon until late. Bishop c. M. Beckwith of Montgomery was in at tendance at the meeting and he at tracted quite little attention and in : terest among the delegates and mem- bers Bishop Beclxwith made a short talk to the members yesterday after noon.
 In recognition of his executive work for the convention Robert c. Thach was presented with beautiful Phi Delta Theta pin by the Birmingham Alumni club. It was bought from Jim mic Haldeman from Detroit and pre- scented to MT. Thach yesterday after noon. He has worked unceasingly for the convention that met here and his efforts have been of the most efficient character.
 The meeting which adjourned yes terday is said to have been the most successful that has ever been held by the Phis. MT. Coxe said that the cities hereafter that entertained the Phi would find it difficult to attain the hospitality that Birmingham had show cred on the delegates to this meeting. He was joined in that expression by Elmer Henderson of Fulton, Mo, who is here with Mrs. Henderson and their children. MT. Henderson said that he had attended many conventions put the one held here excelled any that he had ever attended.
 The convention entertainment closed last night with a party at the Lyric theatre. The boxes and the principal seats were occupied by members of the fraternity. President Benton and Pres idenv elect Coxe occupied one of the boxes with GeHeral Clarke, R. G. Thach anG others of the local committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02

and although the affair lasted until II o'clock most of them remained rntit the finish. Probably the featusss of the trial was the acting of Miss Per- kins and Judge Abernethy's charge .o the jury, which was classic
 Each witness was subjected to a cross-eNamination by opposing attor- neys who, by their keen wit. kept the fun at a high pitch. Among the witt nesses summoned for the plaintiff and for the defendant were Dr. L. C. Brans- comb, Mrs. Charles J. Sharp, Mrs. Mol ton and a newspaper reported. whc In response to the question, What ts the purpose of newspaper? replied, "To tell what is going to happen"
 Mrs. Solon Jacobs and culpeppor Exum were witnesses for the defend- ant Of course Mir. Ward was subject tion at the hands of MT. Burr, the city administration and Mir. Wards polit :. ical career being the subject of his humorous attack
 Judge Ahernethy was not called on often for rulings as he announced at the opening of the case that every thing goes except biting and .liciing 7 He was always ready, however, and gave rulings in his inimitable whim : slcal style that never failed to pro : yoke a laugh At the conclusion of the arguments, which were all apt and en- ioyable, the case was submitted to tie Jury, the ladies rendering the Eerdict. which was for the plaintiff in tho full amount claimed as damages.
 The affair was much enjoyed as ev- erything went with a snap. The jury was impaneled as follows: Mrs. Charles bowman, Mrs. H. H. Shell. Mrs. H. \. Bowron, Mrs. Oscar Hundley, I, <. Munger, John F. Shelby. R. A. Brown, w. C. Radcliffe, pr. ]. H. Phillips and George II. Estes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS
Little Boy Blue"

familiar musical comedy. Little Boy Blue" was the offering at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon and last night. 1t affords rather tune ful musical setting for/ a pretty love story which departs somewhat from the usual musical comedy plot. The Scotch atmosphere is responsible for much of the color and most Of the comedy of the piece.
 The unacceptable Its a Long, Long Way to Tipperary" is one of the songs interpolated. The present company is a long, long way from the organiza- ton headed by rolilcking Otis Harlan, which originally appeared here in "Lit tie Boy Blue" However, Thomas bur ton does very we'll as the com sdian and is a marked contrast to his pre- decessor in the part of Dupont, being decidedly elongated while the original Dupont was quite the opposite. Miss Medora makes an attractive figure as Daisy, the barmaid, who masquerades as Little Boy Blue and is appealing ill boys clothes, but her voice, while sweet lacks the requisite volume. Miss Marion Mills displayed vocal and his- trionic ability as Amaranth, the seeress. and played the part in way sufficient ly exaggerated to make it amusing.
 There will be a matinee this after noon and another performance tonight, which will end the engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
ANNISTON

Anniston, January 1.-(Special.) )-Be- cause of the killing of six members of tho Anniston police force within the past three years the danger in patrol ling the streets of the city is self-evi- : dent, and the city council, recognizing the risk that is being taken, has ar ranged for the protection of the widows and orphans of policemen who may lose their lives in the future.
 After discussing various methods by which the policemen could be insured, the city council, which met last night gave Mayor Wikle the authority to take out the policies. giving the patrolmen the priviledge of naming the benefciar- ies, and arranging for the city to pay the premiums. Each officer will be in- sured for $100.
 Fire which was discovered at 12 o'clock last night, destroyed a store belonging to Henry Morris, colored, or the corner of Leighton avenue and "A" street. in Oxanna. The fire was caused by children who were celebrat- ing the arrival of the new year, and tho loss Is estimated at $500.
 Judge H. D. Merrill of the Seventh judicial circuit has appointed Ledyard H. DeWees of Montgomery official court reporter for this circuit. MT. DeWees reached Anniston Friday and reported for duty. He succeeds B. S. Dorman who recently resigned to begin the prac. tice of law in Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
STATEMENT ISSUED BY COMMITTEE ON
 TEMPORARY RELIEF
Suggestions Wanted From Citizens at Opening Meet ing to Be Held Mon-
 day Afternoon

There were no new developments yesterday in the invests isation now un- der way of the city's financial problem except the issuing of statement by the committee on temporary relief. Of which John H. Frye is chairman. No further formal meeting of the three committees will be held until Monday. The statement yesterday by Chairman Frye's committee was as follows;
 "The members of the committee ap- pointed to recommend a plan of tenn porary relief for the fnanciers of the city have given very careful cousidera- ton to the subject. both Individually and collectively. We have produced considerable data, and have availed ourselves, in an informal way, of the opportunity to obtain suggestions from ether citizens.
 Tt will be apparent that it is not an easy matter to ascertain. on q given bonds. of a corporation so large as the city of Birmingham However, from the best information obtainable, it ap- pears that the amount of floating debt at the present time. is approximately S1, 900. A large proportion of all property and license taxes natures at the first of January. But no deduction of such receipts has been made be- cause. as will be apparent, they arc needed to defray operations in the r months ending December 31, 1915.
 The city's obligations are largely represented by borrowed money. fur niGbad In ,i,,o bop It is no longer question of how these funds were spent. but of how the obli- gations shall be paid or carried. on the basis of present income. there appears to be an annual deficit of nearly S300,- 600-hence 1t would not seem proDablc. even by rigid economy. to save an amount sufficient to retire the float ing indebtedness. Borrowing has al- ready been resorted to, and the two all ternatives most often suggested are to continue to borrow in temporary way, if that be practicable, or to fund the required sum in bonds.
 'So far our committee has devoted It's efforts to investigation, and ins ar rived at no solution of the problem. We desire to obtain all possible light. and have decided to hold an open meet ing at 2 D. n, Monday, the 4th instant, in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce. At that time, we trust that number of citizens will be pres ent and give their views on the sub ject
 "Each and every member of the com mittee desires that the best solution shall be reached; We have refrained from discussing what our report shall be, and We shall welcome suggestions.
 'Tt will be understood that a sub committee was appointed to investi- gate and report on the important prob lem of permanent relief from the de rcits which annually occur, another committee was appointed to report with reference to the prospects of curtailing 2 expenditures. The committee on tenn porary relief was appointed to reco1n- mend a method of securing means to care for the floating Indebtedness. At the meeting to be held on Monday, it Is needless to say that time should not be consumed in the discussion of ques tions that the committee on temporary relief was not appointed to consider" !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
EMPLOYES OF GULF STATES
 STEEL co. TO STUDY SPANISH

In line with the public agitation re- gently toward better understanding of the Spanish language in order to cater to the trade of South American countries. it was announced yesterday that the Gulf States Steel company. through James Bowron, its president, and Treasurer A. R. Forsyth, has ar ranged with the officials of the oight school of the Young Mems Christian association to allow it's entire force to enroll in the Spanish language classes at the beginning of the year.
 The Spanish classes of the Young Mems Christian association night scnool already have a total enrolment If 50 but the applications have become SC numerous that Secretary W. s. stall
 ings and Educational Director R. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
t. H. CLARK SNOW
 COUNTY ENGINEER Steve Sullivan Also Becomes Assistant Clerk to the
 Board of Revenue

George II. Clark. who succeeds Jere Gwin as county highway engineer. and Steve Sullivan. succeeding James c. sullivan as assistant clerk to the board Of revenue, entered into their Guties yesterday morning without formality. MT. Gwin and Mir. Clark spent the morning going over the road work of the county and over the plans of tho road work that are on file in the of- flee. He offered his cooperation with Engineer Clark during the next lev days and will probably escort him over the roads of the county where work Is being done
 Both officers we're elected at the an- nual election of county officers held several weeks ago and were the only changes made in the official family Of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02

Mitchell state a second class in spail- ish will be opened Monday. January 1. Through arrangements with MT. Stall ings and Mr. Mitchell the Gulf states company agrees to finance the course to be taken by it's employees.
 Other new classes which will start next week are applied business Eng fish and Correspondence, BooSkee ping. stenography, typewriting and classes for boys in arithmetic, spelling, pen manship and English grammar.
 The interest that has been shown in the different subjects by tho school has been increasing ever since the opening week of october and from present indications the educational de- partment looks forward to success . full years work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
BUYS WHEAT FOR
 BELGIAN SUFFERERS

Chicago, January 1.-The Rockefeller foundation has bought 6,0o0.000 bushels of wheat in Chicago within the last month for inhabitants of Belgium, 1t was an- nouncod here today. This mark was reached when 475.0OO bushels of Chicago owned grain was sold from Portland. Ore. for immediate shipment Most of tt brought S1.30 bushel.
 The grain will be milled in Belgium to give employment and to provide the bran and chaff for live stock food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
DECATUR

Decatur, January 1.-(Special.)- )-Dur- ing the year 1914, just closed, there were but 877 arrests in Decatur and New Decatur. This is the lowest number of arrests for many years in the two De- caturs. But taking 1t all in all the past year also was one of the poorest business years the two Decaturs have ever had. This accounts in a large meas ure for the few arrests. owing to the fact that there were fewer people on the streets of the two cities.
 Fire yesterday damaged the residence of W. w. Rainey, on Pond street, to the amount of several hundred dollars The loss is partially covered by in- surance.
 Last night fire totally destroyed a large two-story frame residence be- longing to a negro whose name is not known. in West Decatur. The total loss is about 92o00, partially insured.
 Harry Falk of New York. president of the Decatur Land company, is in Decatur for several days. His visit is not in connection with the land com pany, however, but he came on account of the serious illness of his father. Col. |. M. Folk. Colonel Folk is one of the oldest citizens of Decatur having lived here ever since the civil war. He Is . retired merchant of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
GADSDEN

Gadsden. January Special )--An- nouncement of the force which will compose tbe sherin's office was made today by K. w. Kirby. who takes office January 16. The five deputies will ne A. J. Stallings, Bailey Mccartney, L. L. Heron, Charles Mitchell and J. L. King. John Walker Of Hol<es Bluff will be jailer and Charles Johnson will be- come jantor of the courthouse. None of the old deputies was retained
 Before leaving here for Washington this morning Congressman John l.. Bur nett expressed the opinion that the im- migration bill will be passed by both Houses and go to the President with the literacy feature intact.
 The organization of the Etowah County Truck Growers association will be perfected at the second meeting to be held at the Chamber of Commerce at 10.3o o'clock Saturday morning. Per manent officers will be elected.
 As result of floods the flow of water over Noccalula Falls is greater than it has been for many months. and presents an impressive sight. It resembles a min iature Niagara.
 A writ of habeas corpus in behalf of w. B. Vines has been sued out by At torney M. M. Davidson before City Courr Judge J. H. Disque and will be heard Saturday. It is contended that the court in which he was convicted of violating the prohibition laws was not properlys organized
 The McCluney Dry Goods compan3 this morning filed petition in volur tary bankruptcy. Assets are estimat( at between $15.000 and S2O.OOO. vii liabilities in excess of that amount. m company has been in financial diff culty for almost year, and the To price of cotton brought about conditioJ which could not be met,
 Beginning tomorrow, the I.ouisvtll1 and Nashville will put its switqh ot,S zine into service, 1t was stated to1n y The service was suspended sonotinS last month because of lack of buoinorr
 New Years was ushered In witk ehx usual amount of noise In C5ox16c Whistles blew and bells rang fn& X quarter of an hour New Yeefa& oI01 orators set nre to a vacant bo1f1 at Forest avenue and FauItoopth o1- and the Are department Won oa11o< x3 ' o'clock this 1leyuinG -7'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
HERE NEGOTIATING FOR BIG RAIL ORDER?

J. H. Hutchinson. general superintend- ent of the Frisco lines, is in Birmingham to inspect the various holdings of the company here While he declined to make any definite statement as to the affairs of the road, 1t is understood that Mir Hutchinson is very optimistic over con- ditions at present and that his visit to Birmingham is in connection with nego- tiations for a large rail order which is expected to be placed here soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
THIS IS A BAD MoNTH

The indoor life of winter. with lack of outdoor exercise. puts heavy load on the kidneys. Nearly everybody suf. fers from rheumatism, backache, pain in sides and back. kidney and bladder ailments. A backache may not mean anything serious but 1t certainly does not mean anything good. It's better ta be on the safe side and take Foley kidney Pills to strengthen and invigor- ate the kidneys and help them do their work. They help rid tho blood of actdu and poisons. Sold by all druggistA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Merchants Elect New Secretarv

At a meeting of the Merchants Pro- tective association. held Friday evening. w. D. Lanier, secretary. rendered his resignation. and Henry F. Beaumont of the Beaumont Advertising agency was elected to succeed him. The merchants are preparing to make this one of the strongest organisations in Jefferson county. as they will go after new mem- hers in Birmingham. Ensley. Besscmer. Fairfield. Woodlawn. East Lake. Avn dale and the suburbs Their offices are ct a2l-s0 Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Incorporation

The following certificate of incorpora- tion was yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 ee250--American Loan and Pledge com pany; John D. Elliott, president; Alvin M. Douglas vice president: J. D. Ray, secretary and treasurer. and Vent w. Speaker, general manager.