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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
SELMA BANKS NAME
 OFFICERS FOR 1915

Selma. January 12.-(Special )-Three of Selma's banking institutions held stock holders meetings Tuesday afternoon and elected officers for the ensuing year. Each of the three banks are in splendid con- dition and a substantial dividend was de- clare6 by them at the close of business for the year. The stockholders of the City National bank of Selma elected as it's board of directors for the year A. G. Parrish, c. w. Hooper, A. W. Jones, r. c. Armstrong, w. P. Armstrong and w. S. Monk. The board of directors then elected the same officials for the year as follows: A. G. Parrish. president: W. P. Armstrong, vice president; H. I. Shelley. cashier, and R. w. Huston. assistant cashier
 The stockholders of the Selma National bank reelected the same board of direc- tors for the coming year. Officers If the bank were reelected as follows: E. C.. Melvin president; R. P Anderson, cash fer; I. w. Craig, assistant cashier and B. c. Melvin, assistant cashier.
 The stockholders of the Selma Trust and Savings bank, branch of the Selma National bank. also elected the cid board of directors. The officers being reelected were F. c. Melvin, president: R. P. An derson, cashier; P. O. Thomas. assistant cashier. The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Peoples Bank and Trust company will be held Wednesday after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
PROBING KILLING OF NEGRO
Thornton Rimbert Picked Up Neal
 L. and N. Railroad Track

Coroner Spain Is Investigating ths killing of Thornton Rimbert negro at Railroad avenue and Fifteenth street about 5:30 o'clock Monday night. From the partial investigation of Coroner Spain and Detectives Jones and Propst it appears that the shooting was done by either brakeman or a special agen, of the Louisville and Nashville rail road. There has been no arrest.
 From the negro's dying statement at the Hillman hospital it appears that he lived at Linden, and Monday night at- tempted to beat his way on south bound freight of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. The negro stated that he was warned off the freight. but persisted in riding, and a tall, white man with a red handkerchief around his neck shot at him twice. The negro vas hit in the back both times, and lay by the side of the railroad track un- til picked up by Officers Pittman and Moreland several hours later. The ne- gro died few minutes after arriva at the infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
REPORTS EXPECTED
 DURING THE WEEK
Bowie Says Subcommittee Will Complete Work in
 Few Days

Sidney j. Bowie chairman of tho committee of 100. stated last night that he expected the reports of the three subcommittees now at work to De made before the end of this week. The chair men and committeeman are now at work drawing up those reports for presentation to the whole committee as I basis to work out a solution to rem esly the financial troubles of the city Of Birmingham
 Chairman Bowie stated last night that unless something developed to change his plans. as soon as all of the three reports were ready. he would make them public. and also have cop les of them made and placed in the han6s of each member of the commit tee of 100 as appointed a week or two ago. Then. after an elapse of two or three days in which these reports can be studied by the" Committeeman, the whole committee will be called together and deliberation on actual means of fi- nancial relief for the city twill be started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
BEGIN WORK RAISING EXPENSEFUNDT0 TODAY
Committee Anticipates No Difficulty in Financing Crop Campaign

. The finance committee of the Alabama bay the work of raising the funds tor the Birmingham headquarters tc make the campaign the most extensive Pf its kind ever held in the south.
 This committee consists of Hill Ferguson fhairman G. B. Mccormack. W. D. Nes- pitt, W. P. Redd. P. c, Shook and Oscar C. Turner. Its members do not anticipate hny difficulty in raising enough money ko make the campaign the most beneficial movement for the whole people that has fver been started here.
 Each county will take care of its own xpenses. such as advertising the>meet- nss and board and lodging for the ad- vance men and campaign men. The money raised here among the leading bus ness men and farmers will go for head quarters expenses and taking care of the Advance workers and campaign men, while they are in this city. A good many eading citizens have pledged their sup bort already.
 The services of all the campaign men re free" said Chairman Ferguson. "We Fet trained set of organizers and ad-
 ance men and for the campaign itself, ome of the most successful farmers in he oountry-men who, if hired for this treat work, would cost a good many thousands of dollars. For a comparative small sum, we can meet the necessary xpenses to carry on a campaign that vill be of untold value to our people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13

The senior-Paul Hayne game was The closest played in the league thus Tar. The score was even at the close or the. first half and series of goals Tn quick succession enabled the Paul Hayne boys to acquire the lead dur Ing the final half. By a desperate rally the seniors fell only one point snort, as Harrison shot two goals in rapid succession. Carelessness probably Helped in the Seniors defeat, although they were outplayed at all stages of tme game.
 The summary is as follows Juniors Jones and Kennedy, forwards; Tcague ana Goidstein, centers; Bodeker and Norris. guards. Freshmen-Goldstein and Barks, forwards; Sellars, center; Chambliss and Kopeland, guards
 Field goals-Jones, l. Kennedy, l; Goldstein, 1; Sellars, 8; Barks, I: Kop- land, l. Foul goals: Barks, 1: Jones. 1. Referee Courleux
 Paul Hayne-Griffin and Davis. for wards, Barrett center; Roberts and Vaughn, guards. Standardization and Randall. guards; Howell, center Atkinson and Copland. guards Field Goals-Harrison, 3; Randall. 1 . Griffin, 9 Davis. ?. Foul goals Grif- fin. l. Referee Courleux. Time of haives, 10 minutes. +. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
ALL READY FOR WEEKLY STAG" AT
 B. A. c. THURSDAY

Everything is in readiness for the big bout tomorrow night at the weekly stag of the Birmingham Athletic Club. Eddie Hanlon the agile welterweight from At lanta, who has been in active training for several days in the gymnasium of the local club, states that he is fit. As for Al Mambsgands, the aspirant from New Orleans. who also has been sojourning in the changeabe elimes of the Magic City, it is stated that he. is in the pink of condition and will likely prove Tartar to Hanlon. Both boys are confident Of their ability to lower the ambitions of his opponent.
 Other than the main bout of tine even ing. Manager Bill Streit of the Birming- ham Athletic club has announced several other settos of lesser light and also a battle royal. As is well known to the friends of the Birmingham Athletic club. there is no entertainment to rival the Imaginable antics of a battle royal and this feature of the weekly "stags' all ways meets with approval by the fans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13

publican support for the measure urged that the same reasoning which prompted the rules committee to bring the amend ment into the House should prompt the House to submit 1t to the states.
 Debate Closed
 The debate was closed by Representa- tive Taylor of Colorado who supported the amendment. He declared the exper- fence of the states where women vote disproved all the arguments against woman suffrage.
 There are two great qualifications for suffrage" he said. s"rhey are intelligence and morality, and women have more of both of these than men,
 The entire parliamentary situation was shifted when, after the defeat of the Cullop amendment. Representative Gar rett of Tennessee moved to strike out the enacting clause of the Mondell resolution This meant a direct vote on the question Of submitting the constitutional amend ment to the states. as under the rules the striking out of an enacting clause Is equivalent to defeating & measure.
 Efforts were made to have Representa- tive Garrett withdraw his motion and to allow straight vote on the resolution. but he declared he intended to cut off all further amendments. It was asserted that certain amendments mad heen pre- pared involving the question of negro suffrage, which would have embasra ssed southern members, and that this was the reason for Representative Garrett's mo- tion.
 Representative Garrett moved the pre- vious question to cut off debate on his motion to strike out the enacting clause, and on this motion roll call was ordered.
 At 7:45 p. m. the reading of the bill for amendment was begun.
 Representative Cullop of Indiana of fered an amendment to submit the suf- frage proposal to state constitutional con- ventions instead of to legislatures. He said the action of such conventions would be more indicative of the will of the people" The amendment was voted down, 10S to 142.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
CITY BASKETBALL LEAGUE

As the whistle blew terminating tho second setto of the evening at the city hall gym last night several hun dred spectators cheered themselves hoarse for they had witnessed one of the fastest amateur basketball games staged the present season in the local Grmory. The contest was between East Park and North Birmingham and was fiercely fought throughout The game ended with East Park the winner by the score of 21 to 14. It was conceded to have been a sensational battle.
 The first game of the night ended in the defeat of Fountain Heights by the quintet from Behrens park to the tune of 22 to 9. This game was mildly interesting. and merely prepared tho spectators for the hectic struggles that followed.
 In the last game. of the night the boys from Ensley took a fall out of their neighbors in Pratt City by the close score of 20 to IS. This game also pleased the large number of spectators among whom were many of tho femi- rine gender
 At the close of the evenings sport
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13

Director z. Nespor announced that henceforth ladies would be a6m,tted to the games. Mr. Nespor also stated that the public had taken tho idea of iaying a small admission fee very kindly. and the response had proved complimentary to the quality of sport offered by the working boys of the city.
 First Game-Line-up, Behrens Park Evans. Miller, forwards: Strange, cen ter: Fowler, smith. guards. Fountain Heights. billiard. Wofford. forwards Angel, center; Hldebrand, Curran guards Score: BehreEs Park 2e, Foun- tain Heights 9.
 Second Game--Line- North Bir- mineham: Morrom, Jones. forwards, Brooks, centeri Nash. love, guards. East Park: Click. May forwards; Lannlns center: K. Lanning. Olwstead, guards Score: East Park 21. North Blrming- ham 1i
 Third Game-Line-up. Ensley; Clark Wells, Culpepper forwards; Brasseli- ton. center: Abels Cook. guards. Pratt City. Griffith, Miles. Robinson, for wards. strickland, Owen, center, Gull lima, Carraway, guards Score; Ems ley 20, Pratt City IS.
 Referees, Wharton and Courleaux. Attendance. 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
NEWS OF ENSLEY

! The members of the Cunnin gham chapter. No. "A. order of Eastern Star held the private installation of the newly elected officers in the Masonic hall last night. The meeting was well attended and a number of visitors were present. During the installation Mrs. Ann McCurry, retiring worthy matron, and Joe Lower. retiring worthy patron, were presented with a jewel for serv- ices they have rendered to the order during the past year. The newly elected officers were installed by Mrs. Belle Ash, past grand matron. Mrs. Watkins of Birmingham acted as grand marshal. Following the installation refreshments were served
 The following officers were. installed worthay matron. Mrs. Mary E. Wood worthy patron, MT. John s. Faulkner, associate matron, Mrs. Mamie Broad nax; Secretary. Mrs. Sallie Phillips; treasurer. Mrs. Mary W. Smith. con ductress, Mrs. Mary Chojnowslsi; as- sociate conductress Mrs. Jessie Me Kail; chaplain, Mrs. Mary Dunlap; mar shal, Mrs. 1ora Hill; organist, Mrs Ida Faulkner: Adah, Miss Allieen Bragan, Ruth, Mrs. Maud White; Esther, Mrs. Estelle Mann; Martha Mrs. Etta Smith Electa, Mrs. Currie Robbins; warden. Mrs. Emma Wood; sentinel. Mr Alex Patterson.
 A number of the members of the Ensley Highland Methodist church worked yesterday morning and alter roon in erecting the new parsonage of the church, which is located on Thir- tieth street The foundation of the new building was completed and work upon the wooden structure was started. The ladies of the church served din- Ter to the men at work. The building, when completed will be two stories and will have nine rooms. The building will be completed as soon as possible. Fonyille Grove No. 75, Ladies o2 the woodmen circle, will install the newly elected officers at public installation which will be held in the Knights of Pythias hall on Avenue E this after noon at 3 o'clock. A short business ses- sion will follow the installation cere- monies and refreshments will be served,
 Early yesterday morning robbers broke into the United Tailoring com pany on Avenue E. near Eighteenth street. and stole a quantity of clothing. They gained entrance by prfzlng the iron bars off one of the rear windows. Several suits of clothing. number Of pairs of trousers and several hoits of goods were taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
MISS SERROTE'S PURSE
 SWITCHED BY NEGRO

Miss Ruth Serrote. 193o Eleventh ave- nue, north. reported to the police last night that a negro snatched her purse at Twentieth street and Eleventh avenue, north, about 6:30 o'clock last night. The purse contained about s4 and some jewelry.
 According to Officer Pittman. whoans- wered the call, Miss Serrote would be unable to identify the negro who snatched her purse, as she did not see him so quickly was the robbery perpetrated. The negro darted out of dark alley, seized the purse and ran back in the alley before Miss Serrote could even scream for aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
GADSDEN

Gadsden January 12.-(Special.)-T rolling mill of the Gulf States Steel com pany resumed work this morning. It has been idle and running on short time for period. It is stated that there is enough work in sight to keep the plant running for at least five days, and orders are expected which will extend that time. Eighty men will be affected. The coal mines of the company at Altoona are showing more activity than they have for years. They have been in steady opera ton with full force All the company S houses are occupied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
WOULD AMEND
 SENATE RULES

Washington, January 12.A resolution to amend Senate rules to permit a vote on prohibition for the District of Column ba was reported favorably today. Sem ator Sheppard author of the resolution, gave notice he would ask for action on 1t tomorrow and predicted It's passage.
 The prohibition measure is proposed as an amendment to the district appropria- ton bill
 The Senate today struck out of the bill a provision to abolish the system by which the federal and district govern ments each pay half of the district ex- penses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
JUNIOR BASKETBALL GAMES

The Juniors were sent tumbl;nsr from the top by the freshmen in a fast and hard fought game in the junior basket oali league at the Central High school yesterday. The score was II to z.
 The lowly seniors kept their record oy not acquiring anything but defeat ana Tell before the attack of Paul Hayne boys by the close count of g to X. The juniors tumbled into third place. while the sophomores still occupy the second position.
 The last half of the game proved dis astrous for the juniors the freshmen coming from behind and after gaining substantial lead held the losers at bay.
 Sellars was responsible for the fresh- men victory. He secured three field goals. all of which were from diff ficult angle. With defeat facing them the juniors fought hard to overcom e their opponents slight lead, but were unable to do so. The pass work of the juniors faltered, while thoir for mer accurate shooting also gave way to wild and unnecessary attempts at goal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
FRENCH ATTACKS ON GERMAN POSITIONS
 DEVELOPING INTO A
 SERIOUS OFFENSIVE
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offensive which. however, failed, in the region of the village of Soutahs. making four separate attacks. and also near the Moghely farm, where they delivered two attacks szs
 At daybreak on January II, along parts or our front scouts approached very near to the German trenches and suc- cessfully attacked them by means of hand grenades, inflicting severe losses.
 According to supplementary informa- tion, the Germans suffered considerable losses in an attack on the night of Jan- nary 10, in the neighborhood of the vil- lage of Samice, abandoning 800 killed on the field. Our field searchlights were of much service during this attack.
 "On the other fronts. there is no essen- tial change"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
THE WAR SITUATION

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
BANKHEAD RESIGNS AS HEAD OF ROAD BOARD

Washington, January 12.-(Special ] Because of the pressure of his duties in Congress, Senator Bankhead today forwarded to Secretary J. Asa Rountree lis resignation as president of the United States Good Roads association Senator Bankhead remains greatly in- terested in the work of the organiza- tion, and will o-operate with it as much as possible, but "the continuous sessions of Congress" he explains, and his many official duties prevent him giving as much attention to the move ment as he would wish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
A. M. LYNN HERE
 TO ATTEND TRIAL

A. NJ. Lynn, president of the Birmlng- ham Waterworks company reached Bfr- mingham yesterday from New York where he spent the holidays with Mrs. Lynn and their son. He returned here to listen to one of the numerous cases filed against the company at the in- stance of the city commission, which is scheduled for trial this morning.
 Mir. Lynn did not make any statement yesterday for publication regarding his trip to Birmingham at this time. He did not affirm the report that the water com pany and the commissioners might get together pretty soon and settle the lit igation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
Convictions Affirmed

Albany, N. r., January 12.-Convictions of William NJ. Willett, Jr., for offering q brbe for the democratic nomination for a Queen county supreme court judgeship in 1911 and Joseph Cassidy, democratic lead CT for receiving bribe were affirmed to- day by the court of appeals. Convictions of Louis T. Walter. alleged go-between in the transaction, was reversed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
SCOTT ON WAY
 BACK TO CAPITAL

El Paso. Tex, January 12.-Gen. Hugh l.. Scott, chief of stan of the United States army. passed through here today On his return to Washington from Naco, Ariz. where he secured the signatures of Mexican factional leaders to an agree ment designed to prevent border fighting.
 General Hill, the deposed commander of the Carranxa troops defending Naco. So- noral also was here today. en route to Galveston. Tex. Hill has been ordered by Geperal Carranza to join him at Vera Cruz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
Admitted to Practice
 Before Supreme Court

William Thomas White and Frank S
 White, sons of Senator White. and the former his private secretary. today were admitted to practice before the supreme court of the United States The motion for their admission 10 the bar of the highest tribunal was made by Senator Blair Lee of Maryland, who Is regarded as one of the most distin- suished members of the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
Deaths and Funerals
Mra. M. L. Carter

Decatur, January 12.-(special) )-After an illness of several months, Mrs. M. L. Carter died yesterday at the home of her mother. Mrs. Solomon. Fifth avenue west New Decatur. The funeral services were conducted this morning at s:3o o'clock and the interments took place at Keso Tenn. Her husband and two children sur vive her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
Pitchers Released.

New York, January 12.-President Eb- bets of the Brooklyn National eLague club today announced release of two pitchers to Newark of the International league Williapn M. Steele. obtained from the St. Louis Nationals. and John Enxmann, who joined Brooklyn from Newark last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
 RESERVE BOARD COMPLETES REPORT

Washington. January 12.-The fed etal reserve board has completed it's first report to Congress and expects to send it to the capitol next week. It contains full information on all the boards activities since organization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
Richmond May Land Berth

Richmond, January H.-Richmond is ex- pected to displace Baltimore in the In- ternational league as result of the sale here today of the Virginia leagues rights to the Richmond territory to an organ ization of local business men. The price paid was $12,5O0. It was announced that Manager Dunn of Baltimore would be here tomorrow to confer with. the pur- chasers. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
Golf Meet Postponed

Pinehurst. N. O., January 12.-Rain to. day caused a postponement until tomor- row of the qualification round for match play here in the tournament of the Winter Golf League of Advertising Interests Persons identified with advertising throughout the country are here for the play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
German RepOrt

Berlin. January 12.-(By wireless to Say vile. )-1tems given out today by the off cial press bureau include:
 Constantinople reports that the Rus sians have evacuated Tabriz Northwest Persia, and that the garrison retreated on Sjulfa, where the Russians are gathering to defend the passage over the Araxes river.
 "The conservative Danish newspaper Vortland, publishes interviews with lead ing Danish manufacturers who point out that Great Britains hinderances to com merce will force the closing of many Danish mills.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
Al The Maiestic

'The Life of Our Saviour" at the Ma jestic theatre is one of the most won derful sermons and illustrations of the Bible that has ever been compiled, and in addition is a gorgeously colored motion picture film in which every detail is han dled in an artistic, reverent manner The pictures show scores of scenes from the life of Christ from the annunciation to the ascension. The performances run con- tinuCusly from 12 noon to 10 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
Ambassador Receiyed

Madrid, Spain. January 12.-(via Paris. 6:67 p. m.)-The American ambassador, Joseph E. Willard. and Mrs. Willard were received at a special audience today by King Alfonso, Queen VirtOria and the Dowager queen Maria Christiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-13
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|OST-Sunday afternoon in sand bed at Norwood park, gold locket with mono |gram c. F. T. Reward If left at Age
 Herald office or phone Main 767S. 1-13-tf
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At The Lyric

Arthur Prince the worlds greatest ven- triloquist, Is certainly living up to his bill- ing at the Lyric this week, for his act lis easily the best that has been seen here, and the audiences are thoroughly en- toying him. With Kirk and Fogarty, Kramer and Morton, two black dots and Jed and Ethel Dooley as the other hits Of the bill. 1t Is well balanced and enJoy- able throughout