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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
HUMANE SOCIETY MEETS
Two Arrests and Two Convictions For
 Cruelty During January

The regular monthly meeting of the Birmingham Humane society was held yesterday afternoon at the headquarters in the city hall. The meeting was well attended and proved very interesting; The report of the secretary, attested by Humane Officer J. L. Clements, was as follows:
 Cases investigated. S6; warnings isssued. 53, cases referred to juvenile court, 1: cases to association chairman. + colored man sent to Hillman hospital. l. colored children sent to hospital. }: arrests, 9; convictions ?; animals hu namely destroyed. 26-horses :, mules 4, cows l, hogs 1 dogs destroyed on com plaint 6, dogs electrocuted l. puppies chlorofomed 1, cats chloroformed 3. kit tens chloroformed 2, squirrel chloro- formed 1; horses at work inspected, 57; horses ordered from work, 8: horses sent to veterinary, 3; mules at work in- spected, SS; mules ordered from service, 1; mules sent to city pound. 2; high checking, 1; over crowded coops tgeese). 1; homes found for dogs. 1.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
RECEIVERS OF ROAD TAX NAMED BY THE BOARD OF REVENUE

Appointment of road tax receivers for the county was made yesterday by the board of revenue. In almost every in- stance a justice of the peace in the va rious precincts was named
 All persons between the ages of IS and 45 who live outside an incorporated town are liable to road duty, or in lieu thereof a tax of $3 if paid before April 1. A pen alty of 50 cents is added after the above date. at which time warnings to work the road or pay the tax are commenced.
 The following collectors were named: Precinct 1, G. w. Moore; Precinct 2. Wal ter M. Houston; Precinct 3. Felix M. Par- sons; Precinct 4, T. c. Harris, Precinct 5, c. D. Glaze; Precinct 2, J. F. Appling; Precinct 8, R. A. Mcbride; Precinct g, c. c. Ellis; Precinct Il. G. W. Thomson; Precinct 12, s. w. Spruell Precinct 13, J. M. Acton; Precinct 15, R. E. Smith; Pre- cinct 15, J. B. McCombs; Precinct 16 J. M Creel; Precinct IS. Milton Doss; Pre- cinct IT, A. D. Minter; Precinct IS, G. E. Bidgood Precinct IS, G. w. Reed; Pre- cincts 20 and 36 J. c. Wideman; Pre- Ninct P, J. T. Hawks; Precinct 23, W. A. Mayfield; Precinct A. o. z. J. Waldrop; Precinct 25, s. B. Cunningham; Precinct 26, J. D. Keith; Precinct 27, J. R. Reeves; Precinct 2S, H. M. Minor; Precinct 29, B. S. Butler:- Precinct 3O W. S. Holomon; Precinct 31, P. w. Acton Precinct 32. w. M. Stannah; Precinct 33. Charles M. Houston; Precinct B. Ira Edwards; Pre- cinct 3S, w. D. Greenlee; Precinct 39, J. c. Cellard; Precinct 40. c. L. Dabbs; Pre- cinct Al, J. E. Fluke; Precinct 42 c. F. Allgood Precincts A and 10, J. M Crow; Precinct 45, F. O. Harris; Precinct 47, J. P. Willard; Precinct AS, R. H. Matthews; Precinct 49, John T. Phillips: Precinct 50. J. C. Arnold Precinct 51, R. w. Shell; Precinct 52, Frank Fournier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
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R|SHER CONFERS
 WITH EXPERTS HERE Officers of National Tube
 Go. Much Pleased With Birmingham

A. B. Risher. an officer of the National Tube company, is in Birmingham, con ferring with local officials of the Steel corporation and others. He Is from Pitts burg and Is accompanied by Mrs. Risher and by A. R. Clarke of the National Tube company The fact that the Ma tional Tube company is said to be plan ming the erection of a plant here has given more than ordinary interest to the visit of Mir. Risher and MT. Clarke. Mir. Risher said yesterday that he was here interest. He has looked over the district very carefully and has conferred with local men who are well informed about the industrial situation
 Birmingham is easily one of the most attractive places I have ever visited, said Mir Risher yesterday. "I have heard more about Birmingham lately than any industrial city in this country. l at tributed some of these reports to the magnificent reception given members oi the American Iron and Steel institute while in Birmingham.
 q have been looking around quite bit since coming here, and I find the indus trial situation far from discouraging Birmingham, l think, is sharing in the business volume quite as favorably as any place that I know Of. l have beer over the industrial, residential and busi- ness sections during the past day or two and l think Birmingham Is far and away ahead of most southern cities.
 'The hotel facilities here, your clubs and places of diversion are extremely at trative, which has. caused Mrs. RisheI and myself to have an exceedingly pleas ant visit. Birmingham is getting to be more widely and more favorably known every year. and soon this city I pre- dict, will be unsurpa ssed in the south'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
PAUL HORTON BADLY CUT BY NEGRO YOUNG Latter Then Fatally Shot By Terminal Station Train
 Caller

Paul Horton, a train caller at the Terminal station, was seliously cut about the face, and Alex Young, a negro. was fatally shot about 6:30 o'clock last night in an affray that attracted q large crowd. Horton was removed to Robinson's infirmary with his nose al- most severed from his face and the negro taken to the Hillman hospital with a gunshot wound in the abdomen.
 Accounts of the difficulty are to the effect that Young had been warned to remain away from the Terminal sta- ton. About 6:30 o'clock last night he appeared at the Terminal and was warned away by the train caller. Horton. Words followed which resulted in des- perate fight. The negro drew a long knife and started Slashing Horton in the face. Finally Horton managed to get a few feet away from the negro and drew his pistol. He then promptly shot the negro, who was rushing on him with his bloody knife upraised
 At police headquarters 1t was stated that an investigation of the affair had disclosed that Horton was shooting in self-defense and prior to shooting the negro had been seriously cut.
 Horton is son of the Rev. w. O. Horton of North Birmingham. He re- sides at 2301 Twenty-first avenue north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
DOUGLAS BOBO'S
 MOTHER VERY ILL Tallapoosa, Ga., Man Here Looking For 14-Year-
 old Son

s. E. Bobo. agent of the Southern railway at Tallapoosa, Ga, was in Bir- mingham yesterday seeking his son. Douglas Bobo. who left home Janu- ary q and has not been heard of since. MT. Bobo asked the assistance of the police and sheriff in finding his son and also offered q reward for in formation leading to locating him.
 MT. Bobo said that his sons mother was very i'll and was in highly ner- vous state as a result of apprehension of her sons safety. The boy was l4 years old and when he left home was dressed in a brown sweater and kahki trousers. He was traced to Iron dale where he got off train. There he told people that he was going to Marvel At Irondale Mir. Bobo lost trace of him and has been un- able to find it since. He was at a loss last night to know why his son should go to Marvel as he had never. to his knowledge, heard of the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
- - ADJUSTMENTS
CreatOre's Band

The treat of the season, as far as mus ieal attractions are concerned, will be Creatore and his band of 50 musicians which will appear here Friday matinee and night Those who have been for tunate enough to hear this band have already sent in their application for tick cts and many others have been added to the list.
 Signor Creatore, as usual, has beer holding large audiences under his won- derful spell en route to Birmingham From the reports received at times his audiences are all but moved to tears reused by the tender, sympathetic strains while at other times they seem ready to stand on their feet and shout to re- lieve the pent-up something produced by the thrills from the wonderful crescendos which peal forth from his band Seats on sale this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
AGREE UPON FORM
 OF ARBITRATION

Cleveland, O., February 2-Operators striking miners and federal conciliators today agreed on tentative form of arbi- tration in the eastern Ohio coal field diff. faculties. Details will be worked out 1T a day or two.
 The arbitration plan offered by the op. orators contemplates board of nine tc have absolute authority to settle the wage controversy which has kept 15.00t men idle since April Three members are to bc appointed by each side, the remain. ing three to be named by two federal dis. trict judges
 The miners refused to permit the United States conciliators, Daniel J. Keefe and Hywell Davies. to be members of the ar bitration board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
r. M. JACKSON SOLE. HEIR OF HIS FATHER
Will of the Late Dr. R. D. Jackson PrObated-Fine
 Tribute to Son

The last vii land testament of the late Dr. R. D. Jackson was probated yester- day in tne office of J. P. Stiles, judge of probate. Under provisions of the will Fred M. Jackson is made sole heir of his fathers estate, and is named an ex- ecutor without bond. The will is dated May 30, 1911, and is witnessed by Chap belle Cory and F. F. Putnam The will is brief, but concise. and the signature of the aged physician, who had reached the age of S4, is bold and striking.
 In the closing paragraph he paid the following fine tribute to his son and heir; My knowledge of my said son (Fred M. Jackson) tells me that. in giving him my entire estate. I am not doing any injustice to any other of my children, for his loving generosity will continue to share with them, in the future as well as the past, far beyond any equity in di- vision of what little I possess.
 "R. D. JACKSON" pr. Jackson was one of the most noted physicians of Alabama, but retired from active practice some years ago. He died at Orrvllle December 19, 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
OFFICERS ELECTED !. BY BOARD OF TRADE
Annual Meeting Yesterday. Crop Campaign and Com
 missary Bill Indorsed

Officers and board of directors were formally elected by the BoArd of Trade yesterday in accordance with the nomi- nations made several days ago.
 The board indorsed the crop diversi- fication campaign and the Judge com missary check bill The new officers will be installed after the Chamber of Commerce meeting probably about Feb. ruary 19.
 The Chamber of Commerce's formal election will be held next Friday and the general meeting of the chamber will be February 12.
 R. w. Ewing Is the retiring president of the Board of Trade. The new of ficers are as follows: J. D. Rosenberger, president; J. H. Finder vice president Ed Craword, treasurer; E. V. Evans, attorney; executive board. George Me Cleery, Robert w. Ewing, Jacob Bur. ger, Colman Blach, Bertram Jacobs, F. F. Morgan, J. Frank Rushton and J. E. Shelby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
BILL ID PROTECT HOTELS OF ALABAMA Drawn by State Association. Reported Favorably by
 House Committee

A bill to protect ls>tels and business houses from checks given by people who have no funds in tho bank has been pre- pared by the Alabama Hotel Mems asso- citation and has received the indorsement Of practically every business house and hotel of Birmingham. The hil according to Harry B. New and IT. NJ Burt, a local committee from the hotel men, has been reported favorably by the house commit tee, to which it was referred There was sent to the lawmakers yesterday a pe- tition with over 1000 signatures request ing that the bill be passed
 The bill as reported favorably and which Is more than apt to pass the two branches of the legislature. follows:
 "A bill. to be entitled An act to pro hibit the obtaining of money. property. or thing of value, or the making, utter ing or delivery of any check, draft, or order in payment of any obligation, with intent to defraud; to fix the punishment for the violation thereof, and to pre- scribe rule of evidence in prosecutions hereunder.
 Section 1. Re it enacted by the legis- lature of Alabama, that any person who, with intent to defraud, shall obtain any money, merchandise, property, or thing of value. though no express representa- tion Is made in reference thereto, or who. with such intent in the payment of any obligation, shall make, draw utter or de. liver any check, draft. or order for the payment of money, upon any bank, de- postory, person, firm or corporation knowing at the time of such making, drawing, uttering or delivery that the maker or drawer has not sufficient funds In. or credit with such bank, depository, person. firm or corporation for the pay ment in full of such check. draft, or or der, upon it's due presentations shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined not moro than 5000 and may also be sentenced to hard labor for the county for not longer than six months.
 Section 2, That the making, drawing. uttering or delivery of any such check, draft or order. upon which payment Is refused on due presentation because of lack of funds shall be deemed prima facie evidence of intent to defraud within the meaning of section of this act
 'The word credit as herein used shall be construed to mean an arrangement or understanding with the bank, depository. person, firm or corporation for the pay mcnt of such check, draft or order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
|CRAWFORD'S TRIP UP WARRIOR REGARDED
 |AS VERY SIGNIFICANT
Tennessee Company Presi- dent Spends Three Days As Guest of Erskine Ramsay
 Looking Over River

The first daylight trip up the Warrior river ever made by Birmingham indus trial men to Investigate the resources of that stream for barge traffic was con
 < cluded last night, when George c. Craw- ford, president of the Tennessee Coal, \ Iron and Railroad company, as the guest of Erskine Ramsay, vice president oi
 the Pratt Consolidated Coal company, | landed at Tuscaloosa.
 They arrived there late yesterday aft ernoon after a trip of three days from Mobile to Tuscaloosa. They are sup posed to have travelled only in the day light hours hence the time required te reach Tuscaloosa. The trip was made or the Pratt companys boat which will be used by the company in the river traf- fic for which extensive arrangements are now being made
 It is believed that the interest mani Tested by MT. Crawford in Warrior river traffic will find it's expression in an an nouncement that the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company intends to utilize the river for the shipment of it's prod ucts from Birmingham to the gulf. and thence 10 2Ouln <Anlelitdn POilS. ilCie has been no announcement made yet as to the ideas of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company management as to the river traffic. However, it is freely predicted and generally believed thai the company plans to extend it's Birming- ham Southern tracks to the Warrior river, and make shipments from here tc Mobile by way of the short line and the Warrior.
 Would Mean Big Saving This would affect 8 big saving to the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad com- pany, especially if the South American export trade develops as the officials of the Steel corporation expect. By this construction the company can make an immense profit on shipments for other concerns, and at the same time effect very marked decrease in rates applying from here to gulf ports.
 | In the meantime interest is growing al . very rapid rate as to the utilization of the Warrior river for transportation to tidewater Industrial leaders believe that the completion of Lock F will unbottle Birmingham from railroad domination and will place Birmingham on parity with other places that have river rates The announcement yesterday morning oi the immense coal tonnage available foi river transportation which did not take into consideration other forms of freight attracted wide attention in local indus trial circles.
 The fact that Warner Shook is reor- ganizing one barge line as rapidly as possible for river business,' and that the Pratt Consolidated is perfecting another wakened Birmingham to the fact that some of the shrewdest industrial men oi the city are aware of the immense pos abilities on the river and intend to take advantage of them.
 In the light Of these facts MT. Craw- ford's trip is regarded as very s1gnih- cant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
BOARD MUST PAY FEES TO CLERK OF
 CRIMINAL COURT

By the provisions of a bill recently en- acted the board of revenue will be re- quired to pay the court costs of all the county convicts who have heretofore or may hereafter work on the roads of the county. w. B, Copeland, clerk of the criminal court has written the board of revenue calling attention to the provisions of the bin and asking payment therefor. The bill also provides that from now on all costs due the clerk of the criminal court shall be paid immediately follow ing the sentencing of the prisoner and not after he has worked out his sentence. The costs involved wifi amount to sev- eral thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
COMMISSIONERS GO
 TO MONTGOMERY

Commissioners Ward and Weatherly left for Montgomery yesterday after noon to take part in the delibera tions of the legislature over bills affecting Birmingham.
 It is generally understood that the lation for the financial relief of this city. The commissioners and citizens who are presenting the city's claims before the legislative committees are optimistic. however The commission l. CTS expect to return this evening or tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
TRIPLE SUIT JOINTLY TRIED
c. c. Moore Awarded $2OO and Mrs
 Moore Given $7O0

A triple suit was jointly tried yes terday in the second division of the circuit court before Judge c. B. Smith, in which c. C. Moore sued the Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power com pany for $20,000 for alleged injuries to his wife, Mrs. Bertie Moore, who sued the company for $30,Oo0 for alleged per- sonal injuries, and Charles Frederick Moore, an infant son, sued through his father, for $30,000 damages for alleged personal injuries. The case went to the jury about noon and after a few hours deliberation returned verdict and judg- ment In favor of c. C. Moore for $200 and judgment in favor of Mrs. Moore for s700. In the case of the infant son a verdict was returned for the defend- ant company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
Raymond Hitchcock

Miss Marion Sunshine, the dainty lit- tie dancer, who has scored a great, big hit in support of Raymond Hitchcock in "The Beauty Shop" who will be at the Jefferson theatre Thursday matinee and of the most pleasing features of this en- tertaining musical comedy. Miss Sun shine plays the leading role of Lola, a Spanish dancer, In the second act. In the last act the famous tango number Is introduced in the following manner: Lola says, Well, I won't move another step. If I go anywhere, 1t will be back home to sunny Spain-back to the little cab aret. where I danced the tango in gay Seville"
 Sings: "I,ola My Tango Queen" Lola:
 At night the little stars winking, Set me wistfully thinking Of a city in sunny Spain, town where evening brings dancing. And the music entrancing, Makes the oldest hearts young again. There under the mango. Dancing the tango airily, While the moments are fieeting, Lovers are greeting 'merily.' Seville for revels I'm longing. For the matadors thronging. While they sing to this Hitting strain,
 oh. Lola. <"
 Chorus:
 Lola. my tango queen, tinkle the tam
 bourine; Twinkle your tiny feet in dances neat; While gances meet. kindly the stars
 above. This is the night for love; the castanets
 will drown regrets In the dance how one forgets. so lady; Gliding with airy grace. clinging in close
 embrace. Swinging in measure slow. we'll gaily
 go in pretty show, Joyous the changing scene. dancing the
 Argentine With a slide and a glide. come around to
 my side. Lola my Tango Queen"
 While the advance sale of seats was large. there are plenty of good ones left especially for the matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
VIVIAN JONES
 WINS MEDAL

In the final contest for the Bromberg medals Vivian Jones took the lead from Edwards, winning the contest by eight points, scoring 344. Edwards. second, 332 Hall, 273; Swain, 233: Candy, 215.
 This contest closed the series. The five highest totals were: Jones, 1200; Ed wards 1192; Poe, 10SS Candy, S49; Swain, 814.
 spring a series of meets between the diff ferent branches located in Birmingham, |viz: Central. Street Railway. Acipco. Bir- |mingham college and Howard college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
ON THE EVE OF
 THE CAMPAIGN

W. R. Baughman, campaign manager: q have never seen better outlook for a campaign on the day before it started. Reports are coming to us from every section of the state say ing that the farmers are talk ing nothing but diversification. Alabama stands on the eve of an agricultural awakening that will affect the entire future history of the state.
 William P. Redd, chairman of Birmingham Chamber of Com merce, general campaign com mfttee: Prospects for success of the big campaign which starts tomorrow are better than l had ever hoped for. The en- tire state seems aroused. And yet there are thousands of peo- pie who within the next few weeks will come to their first full realization of what this work means to the farmers of Alabama. The Alabama prod ucts' dinner. from all indica- tions, will be the biggest thing of it's kind ever held in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
BECOMING OPPOSED
 TO ADVISORY BOARDS

Request of the Birmingham Play grounds association for a board of ad- visors to the city recreation depart ment was made yesterday and prob- ably will be refused
 In communication from Secretary J. D. Williams of the association 1t was stated that as the recreation de- partment was closely allied with the people it was liable to much criticism and therefore a board of advisors to be composed of from nine to 16 per sons would be advisable. The commis- sion, it is understood, is becoming op- posed to advisory boards" in all shapes and forms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
At The Lyric

Emma Carus Is making the biggest in- divldual hit of The Lyric season with Carl Randall as her assistant in a series of songs. dances and comedy efforts that are the real work of an artist. The audiences are also enjoying Prince Lai Mon Kim. the Chinese tenor; Jarrow and his lemon trick; Bobbyo the trained dog. and the Agoust family of 1ugglers and tossers. The bill is balanced nicely and pleases from end to end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge
 S5000-Pearl E. West and F. w. West to Aleta M. Berry, lot of the H. M. Hender- sons resurvey of lot :, block 6, Hamilton's addition to Birmingham.
 s10O0-P. G. Shoop to Fairfield Land company, lot 1-6. block T. survey of Corey Land company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
 yesterday recorded in the office of the
 |probate judge.
 William T. Wingo, Birmingham, to Miss
 Alice Chancey.
 R. Holtzclaw, Republic, to Miss Par |thenia Pool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
At The Majestic

Hundreds of people have found the sub marine pictures at the Majestic the most marvellous and remarkable that have been shown here at any time. Scenes are shown that the average person never ex- pected to witness. and every one of them Is interesting, instructive and different Interest Is freely mingled with thrills One hundred miles of the bottom of the ocean is shown. fight between a man and a shark and other secrets of the sea There is continuous performance from 12 noon to 10 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
Southern Wins Case

Judgment for the defendant was re- turned yesterday in the case of A. w. Judy vs. the Southern Railway company. In which the plaintiff sued for $500 dam ages for the alleged killing of dog. The case was tried in the first division before Judge John c. Pugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-03
BRIGGS DISEASE

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