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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
SCHOOL FUNDS NOT HANDLED BY COUNTY
Treasurer Stevens Explains Status of School Funds for
 Teachers Salaries

! While the state of Alabama is pass
 ing out warrants to pay the rural teach
 CTS of Jefferson and other counties of
 the state, what's the matter with letting
 the city of Birmingham have a few? | That's the way George B. Ward, presi-
 dent of the city commission, feels about
 the matter. The city has not received a i cent from the state for it's teachers dur | ing the present session and has been | forced to put up the $9O000 which is que
 for the three months from the state ] In order that the rural teachers might l receive their money, the state made ar 1 engagements with the American Trust and i Savings bank to handle state warrants.
 The warrants are not payable at the state | treasury at this time, but the bank agreed to carry them until the payment could l be made.
 Frank Stevens, treasurer of the school fund for Jefferson county, made the fol- lowing statement regarding the matter last night. "All the money for the school teachers of Jefferson county from the state treasury goes through my hands, both that for the rural and the city teachers. Due to the financial condition of the state no money has been available during the present school session. How ever, arrangements were made by Gov erhor Henderson with the American Trust and Savings bank to accept state war rants payable at later date and to ad- vance the money to pay the rural teach CTS who had not been paid anything. The city of Birmingham has been paying it's techers, even though the state had not sent forward the amount due about $3O,- 000 per month. We have not received any warrants for the money due the city"
 In a statement regarding the matter last night, Cleon B. Rogers, county treas urer, took occasion to explain that the money for school teachers did not come through the hands of the county offi- cials. His statement follows:
 T noticed in an afternoon paper the following statement: President Ward is casting longing eyes toward the court house these days with a $s0,000 look in his glims. Further on in the article it states the following: AS a matter of fact according to the president of the city commission, if the county doesn't remit soon, the city will have to borrow money to meet its requirements.'
 '"The statement is misleading, and will tend to direct criticism and prejudice against the county and the county off cials unjustly. As a matter of fact not dollar of school money ever comes
 into the hands of the county treasurer and consequently he has nothing to do with it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
ALABAMA VISITORS
 AT LOCAL HOTELS

Empire: G. M. Adams, Jemison; G. M. Collum, Jem1son; w. F. Wilkinson, Prattville; c. H. Cox, Montgomery; J. w. Taylor, Florence.
 Metropolitan: c. L. Manderson, Brook wood; w. T. Hand, Jemison; R. l.. Dill. Brookwood Cleo Jones' Selma; D. o. Mcconnell. Fayette; J. P. Hall, Little ton; L. c. Garrison, America; Walker Williams, Double Springs; J. F. Davis, Morris.
 Morris: w. D. Holmes, Paston; w. D. Sankey, Montgomery; B. Smith, Dade- vile; Tom l.. Long, Jasper; J. R. Barr and wife, Eufaula; J. M. Graham and wife, Thorsby.
 Burt: Ed Drummond and wife. Enter prise; J. B. Hamil, Mobile; P. R. Holt, Montgomery; J. B. Magruder, Oakum; D. B. Dowong and wife, Dothan; B. s. Hodge, Odenville; l.. Chappell. Mobile; w. M. Rose, Alabama City; w. W. Spruell Montgomery
 Hillman: E. L. Raney, Athens; M. G. Hubbard, Cordova; E.. l.. Walker, Jas per; R. D. Roberts and wife, Wilton; R. L. Blansit, Sulphur Springs.
 Tutwiler: Mrs. A. G. Lund, Jasper; Mrs. J. H. Banl1head, Jasper; o. Agri- cola, Gadsden; w. P. Acker, Anniston; T. B. Turner, Anniston; Key Murphee, Troy; w. L. Lancaster, Wetumpka
 Motion: Mrs. G. M. Powell, Kellerman; F. B. Nicely. Montgomery; John R. Bar low, Piedmont; s. N. Block, Selma; Mrs. A. B. Fuller Cullman; H. s. Grimes, Annston; D. E. Davis, Garnsey; A. D. Block, Mobile; w. H. Key. Russellville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
ClantOn Bank Failure Cases Are to Come Up
 at Present Court Term

Clanton, December 4.-(Special.)-A large number of witnesses and specta- tors were in attendance when circuit court convened here Monday morning with Judge Leon McCord presiding in expectation of the calling of the Clan ton bank failure cases. which are on the docket for trial at this term.
 Indictments now rest against w. l. Mullins, the president; w. H. Sarton, N. A. Kicker and P. D. Wilson, other officers. Dr. E. A. Mathews, the cash fer, has already been tried and is now serving sentences of three and six years, having been convicted on two counts. Dr. Mathews is here on six-day parole to appear as a witness in the trial Of the other officers of the bank.
 In the story sent out from Montgom- cry with reference to the indictment Of John Patten, Jr., 1t was stated that he was charged with misappropriation of funds of the Clanton bank while act ing as agent of the state banking de- partment. This was an error as to the bank named. Patton is charged with em- bezzling the funds of the Union Saw irgs bank at Thorsby and it's branches at Jemison and Maplesville.
 The Clanton bank civil cases have been acted on and verdicts for s5656O in favor of two Birmingham banks have been awarded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
At the BiiOu

The Old Homestead' possesses a dis tinct appeal, despite it's run of over 30 years. This was evidenced last night at the Bijou theatre when capable com pany presented the well known story of New England life that is centered around the lovable character of Joshua Whit comb.
 Though "The Old Homestead was first presented in 1886, it still possesses those homely and bucolic qualities that, how ever modern cleverness may decry them, always find the hearts of men and women. The staging of the production IS unusual ly elaborate and the New England atmos- phere is realistically created.
 In the leading role is James o. Bar rows as Joshua Whitcomb." He proved to be a splendid successor to Denman Thompson. So cleverly has he mastered the art of makeup that, with his natur- al resemblance to the creator of the role, lie IS the counterpart of Thompson. As an actor, he is unusually strong and gets from the role all the dramatic possi- bilities.
 The other characters are well cast. Harry s. Robinson as "Cy Prime and Louis Gordon as Seth Perkins" the Iowa ble enemies are clever character actors. Grace Leith as Aunt Matilda Whit comb is a typically sweet old lady of the country home, and Iona Double as Mrs. Henry Hopkins was splendid in the leading feminine role
 The feature of the production aside from the acting of James O. Barrows, was a double quartet, which rendered several selections. During the third act, staged in front of Grace church, in New Y ork at night, the quartet was especially effective. Matinee this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
BRANDON'S FRIENDS
 HOLD BIG MEETING
 AND INDORSE HIM
TuscalOOsan Urged to Run for GOvernOr-NODefinite Announcement of Can
 didacy as Yet

Tuscaloosa, December 4.-(SpeciaL) Judge w. w. Brandon was called on by the people of Tuscaloosa city and coun- ty tonight to make the race for gov ernor.
 At a mass meeting field at the court house which packed the building to ca pacity, he was given an enthusiastic indorsement by his fellow townsmen. Senator Frank s. Moody presided.
 While deeply appreciative of the honor paid him, Judge Brandon stated that he would require time to carefully consider the question before making his final de- cision.
 Men from every walk of life expressed their love- affection and esteem for Judge Brandon in glowing terms
 The meeting was perhaps the most enthusiastic political meeting ever held in Tuscaloosa county. It was more than a political meeting, it was a remark able demonstration of the wonderful hold Judge Brandon has upon the affections of his fellow citizens. Not a dissenting note was heard. Those who have op- posed him in the past and his friends united in pledgng to him their support and the following resolution introduced by Dr. w. w. Deal of Buhl was unan- imously adopted:
 RESOLUTION ADOPTED
 Be it resolved by this mass meeting of the citizens of Tuscaloosa county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Y. W. c. A. classes in making Christmas candies will meet this after noon at 3 o'clock and this evening at I clock.
 St. Clements Altar society of the Cath olic church will serve turkey dinners at the home of Mrs. Jack Krahenbuhl, 4223 Second avenue, south, on Thursday from 1 to and from to 8 o'clock.
 The Southern Association of College Women, Birmingham branch, will meet this afternoon at o'clock, with Mrs. oscar Wells on Crescent avenue.
 
 The Owls will hold their weekly meet ing in the club room over the West End Drug company this evening at o'clock. All members are expected to be present. There will be meeting of the feder- ated clubs of the Council of Women s the commissioners audience room. second floor city hall. The call is made by the executive board.
 The Lakeview School Improvement as- sociation will meet this morning at 10 o'clock.
 The Psychology Study club will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock with Mrs. C. c. Adams, 3421 Willow avenue.
 
 There will be meeting of the board of control of the State Training School for Girls this morning at 10 o'clock at the Ridgely.
 There will be no meeting of the Benevo- lent society today, but an important meeting will be held on Saturday morning at the temple.
 The regular meeting of the Creche will take place this morning at Ii o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. T. London on High land avenue.
 In accordance with it's custom the De-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05

Bryan Reid, Jr., on the afternoon of December 20, at 5:So o'clock, at the Southside Baptist church.
 MT. Jack Luke entertained at lunch con at the Southern club Saturday com plimenting Miss Mary Murphey of At lanta, the guest of Mrs. Paul Gorham.
 Miss Myrta Harris entertained at a box party at the Lyric Saturday after noon, complimenting Miss Edith Thom- as a bride elect. Her guests were Misses Edith and Elizabeth Thomas, Mrs. Leon Harris, Miss Annie Mae Zim- merman, Miss Eva Mae Morgan, Miss Dorothy Allen, Miss Mable Marler, Miss Merle. McGowen, Mrs. Mark Andrews, Mrs. Darius Thomas, Miss Pauline Thomas.
 The following interesting card has been received from Brantford, Ontario:
 ITO announce the arrival of Harvey Doodson Watt, on November 27, MT. and Mrs. Harvey T. Watt"
 Mrs. Watt has a large family con- nection in Montgomery who will be in- terested in the above announcement As the beautiful Clara Lee Woodson of Birmingham, she was greatly admired previous to her marriage to MT. liar very T. Watt of Canada, which took place more than a year ago, and was one of the brilliant social events of that season.-Montgome Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
Special Bargains by Merchants in
 TOday's Age-Herald

Louis Piztz offers a big line of Christ mas handkerchiefs at startling prlces.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb warns every one that today is your last chance to or der signature handkerchiefs for men.
 Porter has mems opera, Pause and Pullman slippers. fine for Christmas gifts $1.75 to $4.
 Reid Lawson features Jewelry, especial Iy appropriate for Christmas gifts
 Jacobs Drug Store offers two 1o-cent cakes Sylvan soap for 10c.
 American Laundry advises housekeepers to "rough-dry" the busy weeks before Christmas.
 Ponton & Orr advertise custom tailored clothes. built to fit at s3U.
 Seals Piano company tells of unusual bargains in pianos at great reductions.
 saks offers necktie study in bronze at 55c.
 Cable-Shelby- Burton Piano company offers high-grade pianos and inner-play- CTS at low prices and give three years to pay for same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
SOCIETY
(Continued from Page six)

were Mrs. Edgar Long, Jr., Mrs. Jo- seph Liggitt, Mrs Richard Vance, Mrs. L. D. Burr and Miss Ida Jones. Miss
 Rebecca Webb received the cards at the door. About 100 guests called
 during the afternoon.
 handsome picture of Mrs. Hubert
 Scruggs adorned the social page of
 the Montgomery Advertiser of Sun
 day with the following lines
 Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, handsome
 Birmingham matron. who was the
 guest recently of Mrs. Merritt Van
 diver. Mrs. Scruggs has many friends
 in Montgomery and is always delight
 fully entertained during her visits
 here.
 Mrs. J. C. Scott entertained at a
 luncheon on Saturday at her home at
 Norwood, complimenting Miss Elinor
 Hughes. Among the guests were Miss
 Hughes, Mrs. William Meade Prince of
 New York, Miss Willie Smith of At lanta, Miss Barbara Gonzalez, Miss
 Kate Little and Mrs. Otto Gladden..
 One of the lovely luncheon parties of Saturday was given by Mrs R. H. Woodrow, complimenting Miss Adele Woodrow and her charming guest, Miss Mary Genger of Ohio. Gov CTS were laid for eight. MT. Steadham Acker was host to the Alabama-Sewanee club at an in- formal dinner at the Tutwiler Sun- day evening. The dinner was a stag affair and was given in honor of mem bers only.
 The next entertainment given by the club will be a formal dinner dance at the Tutwiler on December 23. Mrs William Marion Bethea an nounces the engagement of her daugh- ter Helene Walker, to Mr. Jack Alfred
 Green of Jackson, Miss, the wedding to take place December 23. Miss Amelia Gaudin will entertain
 Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her home on Twelfth street, south, at a linen shower, complimenting a popular
 bride elect Miss E1inor Hughes. The 0. E. D. club will entertain al | its annual Christmas dance December | 22 at the Country club. A reception will be rendered to Dr P. B. Wells and Mrs. Wells by the members of the Highlands Methodist | church Friday evening in the church
 building at Five Points Mrs Eugene L. Brown will entertain | the Little Jokers Thursday afternoon | at her home on Highland avenue. The following announcements have been received:
 "Mr and Mrs. Robert Jemison Rid 1 dle announce the marriage of their daughter, Nellie King, to MT. Adolph Philip Reich, on Saturday. December l 3, 1916, Tallahoma, Tenn.' I The enclosed card says: "At home, Hotel Printup, Gadsden 1 Ala"
 The following invitations have been received:
 ":Mr and Mrs. Robert H. McFad- den request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Carolyn, to MT. Henry Withers Poell- nitz on Thursday, December 14, at 5:3O
 o'clock in the afternoon, St. Pauls church, Greensboro, Ala" MT. and Mrs. George Edward Harri-
 son have issued invitations to the mar riage of their daughter lone to Mr. John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
NO LIGHT THROWN
 ON CABINET CRISIS
 AT HOUSE SITTING
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nent figures in the crisis appeared. Pre- mier ASquith announced that a food dic- tator had been appointed.
 When members of the house suggested longer adjournment than to Thursday, on the grounds that it was not certain that the premier would make definite announcement on that day. and that the house should be given an opportunity to discuss the new situation, MT. Asquith said:
 q desire to make 1t perfectly plain to the house and to the country that what ever reconstruction of the cabinet takes place, it involves no departure in any shape from the policy already announced and pursued since the beginning of the war If anyone encourages or entertains the idea that there is any question of a change of policy I can assure them they are entirely mistaken"
 The ministers, added the premier, will continue to perform their duties. The motion to adjourn until Thursday was carried, the nationalists alone pro- testing.
 Before adjournment MT. Asquith said the first business of the house on Thurs day would be the vote of credit which would give the members an opportunity to discuss any topic they might raise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
B. A. c. Color Series

In an exciting contest, Captain Sat terfield's Whites" defeated the Reds led by Captain Seals by the close score of 16 to 15 in the semi-finals of the se- ries of color basketball games at the Birmingham Athletic club last night Captain Stranges Orange" team walked away with the game from the Blacks, explained by the redoubtable Tommy Me Gowan.
 The White and the Orange teams will play the final game of the series on Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05

cember meeting of General Sumter Chap ter D. A. R., has been postponed from Wednesday until Tuesday, December 12, at o'clock, at the Southern club. on account of the absence of the regent and delegates at the state conference in Mont gon,ery.
 The Nineteenth Century club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. l. F.. Young.
 The ladies of the Southside Baptist church will hold bazar in the Motion building on Nineteenth street, north, fol- lowing the doll bazar, Saturday. Mrs. T.. G. Bush is general chairman, and will be assisted by Mrs. J. o. Thompson, Mrs. Hugh Mcdonald, Mrs. J. H. Dill, Mrs. C. E. Milner, Mrs. Bucks and Mrs. W. c. Ward.
 There will be a baby show given for the benefit of the Walker Memorial church on Thursday afternoon from to o'clock in the vacant store opposite Quinn Drug company of West End. Attractive prizes will be given for babies from six months to four years of age.
 There will be a call meeting of the South Highlands chapter of the Boys club this morning at the home of Mrs. w. B. Lampkin. All members, active and associate, are urged to attend as business of importance will be transacted.
 The Nursery guild will not meet to- dav the next meeting will be held on the first Tuesday in January at the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
ADJUSTMENTS
Al IT. Wilson

My Killarney Rose" the new Irish song- play in which Al H. Wilson. the singing dialect comedian, will make his appearance at the Jefferson Friday night, December 8. and Saturday, December g. matinee and night, is one of the season s greatest successes. Herbert Hall Wins low Is the author of the play, which, un- like previous offerings provided for this com edian, is constructed along lines that reveal Mir. Wilson's art in another line of endeayor both as versatile actor and singer. The story is said to be new and refreshing and interpreted by characters that are products of the Emerald Isle. The enjoyment derived from the perform ance will be intensified by the rendition of the following new songs by the star, My Killarney Rose" '"The Love I Give You" Where the Shamrock Grows" Mary Houllihan and 'The Yodel That Stole My Girl Away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
Negro Wounded

Ed Williams, negro, 2507 Second ave- nue, north. was painfully wounded at 10 o'clock last night when he was shot in the right hip with a revolver by An nie Taylor negro, at 2522 First alley, north. Williams was sent to the Hill man hospital in the police emergency automobile, where he received medical attention. The woman was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to mur- der by Officer G. A. Sims. No cause was assigned for the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05

the audience in an uproar from start to finish. The farce is full of clever lines and funny situations and presented by very capable cast.
 Bessie Kyle and Harry Richards added to their laurels last night and again proved themselves among the best of vaudeville entertainers. Their vehicle,
 firty-Fifty" is half song and half fun, and 1t is difficult to say which half is the best. They are the nit of the bill
 The "Choy-Heng- Wa" troupe of Chi nese equilibrists and jugglers presen; a melange of novel acts of strength and skill. The act is staged with oriental splendor and is one of the best of it's kind.
 Pathe weekly opens the bill with up-to- date pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
Ford Stolen

The Ave passenger Ford automobile of J. E. Davis, S19 South Thirtieth street, with license number 12371, was stolen last night while standing on
 Third avenue. between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, north. The theft was reported to police headquarters, but at
 an early hour this morning the machine had not been recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
RAILROAD NOTES

E. Shryver, editor of the Queen and Crescent Dispath, will arrive in Bir- mingham this morning and will spend the day here. MT. Shryver Is we'll known in the city inasmuch as he was formerly general freight agent for the Queen and Crescent lines.
 Donald Rose, European traffic man. ager for the Illinois Central and the Gen. tral of Georgia railroad, with headquar- ters in London. is expected to be in Birmingham this week He passed through the city Sunday en route to Savannah, Ga, and is expected to re- turn. Mr. Rose will return to England about January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
Leave for Washington

Mrs. John Hollis Bankhead, accompa- nied by Mrs Oscar Lund will leave for Washington this morning. They spent Monday in Birmingham at the Tutwiler. Mrs Bankhead will join the senior Ala bama senator at the capital and will re- main in Washington until after the in- aLguration of President Wilson in March
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
At the Lyric

An excellent bill Is the offering for the first half of the Week at the Lyric and was given an enthusiastic reception by the large audiences last night. The en- tire performance is attractive throughout, some or the numbers are unusually pleasing
 A clever singing and dancing act by Mantilla and Cahill opens the bill. Both are graceful dancers and sing well. Their Hawaiian number was the feature.
 It is seldom that singing comedienne possesses such a rare quality of voice as Ethel Hopkins. Her rendition of operatic and popular selections was of the highest order and particularly pleasing.
 Wilfred Clark and company in a rollick- ing farce, "Who Owns the Flat?' kept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
Plans for Fair

Sam H. Fowlkes. secretary of the Ala bama State Fair, has gone to Chicago, where< he will attend national meet ing of the secretaries of fairs. At this session he will make tentative plans for the 1917 fair. He will be joined this week by R. A. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05
BRYAN ID LECTURE
 HERE ON TUESDAY
Nebraskan to Speak Under Auspices of Birmingham
 Lyceum Bureau

William Jennings Bryan will be in Birl mir.gham next Tuesday.
 The Nebraskan is touring the country on the chautauqua circuit and will del liver an address at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday night under the auspices Of the lyceum bureau of the Birmingham public schools. His subject has not beer announced, that matter of detail beins left entirely to the pleasure of the speaker.
 By a strange coincidence, MT. Bryan, now considered one of the strongest ad1 vocates of prohibition in the nation, will be here the same day that the board of trustees of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league meets in annual session. How ever, 1t is known that there is no con nection between the coming of the Ne braskan and the meeting of the dry forces. It would not prove surprising, however, should conference take place between MT. Bryan and Brooks Law renee, superintendent of the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-05

called for the purpose of discussing the coming gubernatorial campaign, That we heartily indorse our distinguished Tel low citizen, William, W. Brandon Tor governor of Alabama, and this meeting by unanimous vote calls upon him to enter the race for this office.
 Be it further resolved, That the chair man appoint committee to notify Judge Brandon of the action of this meeting tonight and that a committee be sent him to appear before the meeting"
 Judge Brandon was accorded tre- mendous reception and was greeted by the cry, We want Bill.
 He was visibly affected and with tears in his eyes expressed his gratitude for the expression of the confidence of his neighbors and fellow citizens.
 When Judge Brandon was seen by a representative of The Age-Herald he made the following statement: