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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
.JURIES ORGANIZED
 IN CRIMINAL COURT
Case Against Charles Smith, Charged With Assault With Intent to
 Murder, Is NOl Pressed

Special Judge A. H. Alston is presiding in the first division of the criminal court this week All juries for the week were organized by Judge Alston yesterday morning, and cases set for the week.
 Judge William E. Fort is presiding in the second division and Judge II. F Hefin in the third division.
 The case against Charlie smith, charged with assault with intent to murder. was mol pressed yesterday morning.
 Quite a number of nonjury cases were tried in the second division before Judge Fort. Hugh McClellon was convicted on charge of violating the prohibition law, and will be sentenced Saturday.
 The week of May 29 has been set, for capital week, and number of interesting cases will come up. The most interesting case Is that of Louis Walton. charged with assassinating M. O. Barton. busi- ness partner, on the road between Ensley and Mulga The case was tried in March and after being hard fought for week resulted in a mistrial.
 A number of other eases will be tried during this week, among which are: Jim Wallace, charged with murder; John Will son, murder: Henry Pollard, murder; T. J. Pierce, murder; Martha Evans, mur- der The nonjury cases appealed from the recorders court are set for hearing May 29 and 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
CITIZENS TO HELP
 IN THE BUILDING OF WARRIOR HIGHWAY
Government Has Put Gulf at Our Door, They Declare, and Citizens
 Should Do Their Part

That the citizens of Birmingham are becoming just little impatient and are willing to cooperate in the building of the proposed highway and railway to the Warrior river, is demonstrated by the petitions that are being circulated and freely signed in all parts of the city. Just who is at the head of this movement has not been learned The petitions are be- ing placed in drug stores and other public places, and the signing is altogether vol untarily. In some of the places large numbers of persons have affixed their names.
 The petitions are dated Birmingham, April 2S, and read as follows: We the undersigned, desire to form ourselves into what will be known as The Warrior River Railway and Highway association. The purpose is to promote and to build the railway and highway to the Warrior river. which will be of untold benefit to the Birmingham district. The goverIl- ment has put the gulf at our door, and we, the undersigned. want to do oul full duty.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
ALABAMA SAFETY ASSOCIATION PLANS
 FIELD DAY MEET
Demonstration of Safety First" Methods at Rick
 wood Field by Well
 Trained Teams

The annual Field Day meet under the auspices of the Alabama Safety associa- tion is to be held at Redwood park, Bir- mingham on Saturday. May 27. Unusual interest is manifested in this years meet on account of the efficiency of the serv- ice rendered by the association demon strated by decrease of accidents ill mines for the past year of 50 per cent, and determination of the Safety First workers to still reduce this percentage.
 James L. Davidson. president of the as- sociation, states that it is the desire Of the present membership to include in the invitation to participate in this years events not only mine workers. but all safety first workers, to-wit: Boy Scouts, railroad men, shop men, builders and re- pairers and all whose work is at all hazardous.
 Those who cannot participate in the practical work of this years meet will be welcomed as spectators and for them comfortable seats will be provided. The presence of the public always proves a stimulus to the workers these oc- casions and surely the people of Birming- ham and of this entire district are deep- ly interested in the safety first proposi- ton; and large crowd is expected to be present and witness the work of tho teams.
 The committees in charge are assured that an unusually large number of teams will participate in this years events, but cannot know the number until the 10th Of this month. at which date the list will be closed The prizes are now being as sembled and everything will be in perfect readiness on the date fixed. towit: Satur- day. May 27.
 The committee earnestly invites the or ganization and entry of new teams. and gives notice that the date of entry will be closed on May 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
MANY UNCLAIMED
 PENSION WARRANTS
 WILL BE RETURNED

There are 36 pension warrants in the probate office uncalled for. and unless persons whom they belong call for them within the next week, they. will be sent back to Montgomery. The warrants are for the following named persons: Mrs. P. A. Anthony, Mrs Margaret l. Ayers, Mrs. Lucy J. Booker, Mrs. Sarah A. Boutwell,, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Mrs. E. C. Barksdale, Mrs. Mary c. Crawford. Mrs. Margaret Dean, MT. John D. Dood, Mrs. John s. Edwards, Mrs. Sarah C.. Fielder, w. I. Fuqua, James Glaze, James B. Gilmore Mrs. Mary Emma Hyde, Mrs. M Hawkins, Mrs. Mary E. Hamon. Mrs. Ellen Joiner Mrs. Martha s. Jordan, Mrs. Sarlene Lyons, Mrs. Frances M Land, Mrs. N Letson, Mrs Elizabeth Meadows, Mrs. Sue D. Morton. w. J. Miller. Sr,, Mrs. Mary A. Norris, w. J. Norden, F. J. Otey. Mrs Phoebe Payne, Mrs. Mary Rogers, Mrs. Annie Smith, Mrs. Mary Scales. MT. John s. Short. L. A. M. Smith. Mrs. E. NJ. Shelby. Virgil A. Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
GUNSTER SINGS
 TO OPERA STARS

Birmingham needs no introduction to the golden voice of Frederick Gunster, but 1t is good to know that it is heard elsewhere, and recognized appreciatively, and it's quality and beauty admired. That is just what happened in Atlanta Thurs day night when MT. Gunster was a guest at supper given at the Druid Hills Golf club for the grand opera stars.
 There were more than 300 guests and MT. Guntster, with the honored guests, was seated at a large table with Col. William Lawson Peel, president of the opera association. During the course of the evening requests for songs came in and MT Gunster was asked to respond. He sang, Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes" and received a perfect burst of applause at the end. Afterward Caruso sang, and Amato and Madame Aida re- sponded with ''Suwanee River Gadski sang, too, and then there were the bassos, Henri Scott and Rothier. and the new Italian tenor, Danacco, and others, who, without accompaniment, charmed the guests.
 MT. Cluster was the only one other than the Metropolitan stars who was asked to sing, and f1attering compliments greeted him on every side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
TICKETS 60 FAST FOR B|G CONCERTS OF PHILHARMONIC Programmes Are Among Most Attractive. Ever Heard by Birming-
 ham Audience

Exchangeable. tickets for Birmingham $ great musical festival with the Phil harmonic orchestra have been on sale for several, days and are going rapidly. The box office at the Cable company ISIS Second avenue. will open Thursday morning, and all those holding exchang- able tickets wishing to reserve seats can do so from Thursday to Saturday after noon.
 Mrs. H. M. Perry, who is central chair man of the ticket committee, can be found on the fifth floor of Cable building any day except Saturday.
 The Philharmonic programmes, which are among the most brilliant Birmingham has ever had, are as follows;
 AFTERNOON, MAY. Il. Mendelssohn-Over ':Fingais Cave. , Saint-Seans-Aria, Amour viens alder ma faiblesse'' from Samson and Dalila- Ruth Townsend.
 Liszt-Symphonie poem, "rasso." Wagner-Aria and duet from Act III Lohengrin." Elsa-Eleanore Cochran; Lohengrin-Theo Karle.
 F'letcher-''Walrus and the Carpenter. :" Childrens chorus. . INTERMISSION.
 Goldmark-Symphony "A Rustic We'd ding
 EVENING, MAY H.
 Beethoven-Symphony No..S, "Eroica." /"
 INTERMISSICN.
 Kramer-Two symphonic sketches, Or 37a-I Chant Negre; II Valse Triste. wski-"Polonaise' for violin anc orchestra Maxnlilian Pilzer.
 Rimsky- K sakoff-Capriccio Espagnol Victor Herbert-Cantata, "The Cap tive" Chorus and orchestration; soprano and baritone solos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
AUDITORIUM COMMITTEE ; AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
 TO CONFER ON RIDDEN SITE

The auditorium committee of the Cham Der of Commerce and the city commits sioners will confer today at noon at the city hall regarding the proposed utiliza- tion of the Roden hotel property for an auditorium and municipal. building. The members of the auditorium committee met at luncheon at the Southern club yesterday and went to the city hall to meet the commissioners, but since no en- gagement had been made in advance, several of the commissioners were out and the meeting had to be postponed un- til today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
OVER THE
 BODY OF DEAD NEGRO

The hearing of the testimony in suit in detinue will come up before Judge Thomas R. Lea in the municipal cour; today, in which Fannie Dabney, negro is seeking. to recover possession of the from the Peoples Undertaking company who are holding it for embalming ex penses.
 The papers were served on the People Undertaking company Saturday by Con- stable George M. Howle and his chiei deputy, R. H. James. The undertaking establishment made s2oO bond for the safekeeping. of the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

with Marie Doro.
 Trianon-"Little Meena's Romance. with Owen Moore and Dorothy Gish. His Last Laugh" Keystone comedy, featuring Mary Thurman and Harry McCay.
 Princess-"The Danger Line" featur- ing Edward Arnold and Elizabeth Bar bridge. The Strange Case of Mary Page" with Henry Walthal and Edna Mayo. The last of the serial.
 Rialto-"The Heart of Painted Woman," with Ogla Petrova
 Odeon Two-"Under Royal Patron age" with Francis K Bushman. Three Friends with Henry Walthal and Blanche Sweet -Vitagraph news features
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
EVERY BERTH TAKEN ]. .ON 1. & N. TRAINS FIRST TRIP SOUTH Number of Prominent Citi- zens Utilize New Train
 to Reach Points
 on Gulf

The new passenger service between Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Pen- sacola and New Orleans was inaugur- ated yesterday The first train going south left the Louisville and Nashville station at TAO o'clock last night and it was announced that every reservation in the sleepers for the various cities had been sold before departure. The first train for the south carried a large nun Der of prominent Birmingham peo- pie as well as a number of officials Of the Louisville and Nashville and other railroads
 The first train to reach Birmingham arrived yesterday morning at 9:20 o'clock, which was exactly on schedule. The train left Montgomery late and made the run to Birmingham in one hour and 59 minutes, a record time for the distance of 9S miles. Engineer John Cox, who has been in the service of the road since 1877. drove the train, and Charles Jenkins. who has served the Louisville and Nashville since 1878, was in charge of the train as conductor. II. D. Hinton was the Pullman conduc- tor.
 The first train was welcomed to Bir- mingham by a large number of offi- cials of the Louisville and Nashville, among them Eein:~ Superintendent T. E. Brooks, Assistant Superintendent Morrison, District Passenger Agent J. H. Settle. Travelling Engineer W. w. Sproule, Stationmaster Meglemery, Trainmaster Weaver. Chief Dispatcher J. E. Brownie and Roy Brownie.
 The trains both ways carry all steel equipment and the Pullman cars are of the latest and finest type Dining car, buffet and observation cars are also part of the equipment.
 The new trains furnish fast night service between Birmingham and the gulf cities going both ways and also a very convenient schedule between Birmingham and Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE
Literary Societies Will Hold Semi
 Annual Affair Friday

The semi-annua1 joint debate of the literary societies of the Central High school will be held on Friday at 12 o'clock, the subject being:
 Resolved. That the Philippine Islands Should Be Given Their In dependence Within the Next Four years"
 The affirmative will be presented by Ray c. Burrus of the Hilliard and Mar garet Shook of the Pierian; the nega- tive by John Griffin of the Curry and Maude Jacob of the Clio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Annual Election of Officers to Be
 Held at First Methodist Church.

The Woman's Advisory council of the Birmingham Sunday School association will hold the annual. election of officers Wednesday next, between 12 and 1 O clock. at the First Methodist church. F. J. Rowe. chairman of the Teen Age work for the association. will be present and will install the newly elected officers. Following the installation service, a farewell luncheon will be rendered Miss M. E. Kennedy. retiring secretary of the Birmingham. Sunday School association. Miss Kennedy leaves the association May 15 and will be succeeded by Miss Myra Batchelder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
TELEPHONE LINES
 OUT OF COMMISSION

Telephone lines to West End were out of order yesterday afternoon for about three hours, on account of the burning of servant house at the residence of Henry Murphy, S06 Tuscaloosa avenue, West End. The blaze from the burning house extended to the telephone cable of the Southern Bell Telephone and Tele- graph company: A force of telephone re- pairmen were put to work on the cable immediately after the fire. The damage to the house is estimated at S75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court yesterday
 Sam Carper, Mulga. and Miss Rosa Lee Schaber.
 A. W. Whitfield and Miss Lizzie Nc Graw.
 o. T. Vaughn, Jacksonville. Fla, and Miss Irene Walblank.
 J. L. Ramsay, Selma, and Miss Minnie Caldwell
 J. V Reynolds and Miss Flora Four nier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
New Corporation

Articles of Incorporation were filed in the probate court yesterday. incorporat- ing the National Machine company. The total authorized capital stock is placed at s25,O0O and divided into 250O shares at the par value of $l0. The company will begin business on $2O.0oO paid in The in corporators are as follows: J. T. Robin son. Montgomery; H. T. Bartlett, Mont gomery: J. E. Bartlett, Montgomery; W. ". Bartlett. Birmingham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Treasurer's Office
 Presents Busy Scene

The office of County Treasurer Cleon B. Rogers presented busy scene yesterday as over $12,O00 was paved out through the cashiers little window to the officials, clerks and employees of the county, for the monthly stipend, by the treasurer and his assistant. In addition to the salaries of the officials and employees, large number of witnesses were paid for at tendance for the state in the criminal cOllrt .H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02

At the meeting at noon today the mem bers of the committte and the commis sioners will discuss informally the de tails of the proposed plans and it is ex pected that the committee will find oua Just how the several commissioners fee toward the proposition. It is believed that the commissioners a whole look with favor on the plans but it is known that there ares ome details submitted at the initial meeting last week which they object to. It is expected that the conference today will go far toward re- moving these objections and that the plans can soon be so outlined as to meet with the favorable consideration of the commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
DINNER FOR CObbAT NEWSPAPER CLUB An Elaborate Affair With Ladies in Attendance Is
 to Be Arranged

Irwin s. Cobb, the famous writer, will be guest of honor at a dinner to be rendered him by members of the Newspa- per club while he is in Birmingham for the Confederate reunion.
 Chairman J. Frank Jutz of the club s entertainment committee wired MT. Cobb at the Lambs club in New York last night asking him to fix the date for the dinner
 It is proposed to make the affair un- usually elaborate Ladies will be present and it is expected that Governor and Mrs. Henderson will be able to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
cur THIS oUT-rr IS WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose with 5c and mail it to Foley & Co.,. Chicago. Ill. writing your name and addresA clearly. You will receive in return trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. for bronchial coughs. colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills. for lame back. weak kidneys. rheumatiNn, bladder troables, and Foley Catharic Tablets. a whole somf and Thoroughly cleansing ca thaftic for constipation, Biliousness, hea{ and sluggish bowels. Sold eyetyWhere.--Ady..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Coal Prices Going Up

Philadelphia, May 1.-Anthracite opera tors here today said prices of prepared sizes of coal will have to be increased to the consumers as result of the agree ment reached with the mine workers in the hard coal fields. The amount of the increase will not be known until the de- tails of the new agreement have been worked out. New freight rates on an thracite coal will have to be figured in the proposed increased prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Commission Meeting

Only routine matters are slated to come before the commissioners at their meet ing this morning at 10 o'clock in Presi- dent George Wards office. according to Secretary Clarence Lloyd. The usual amount of oratory. however, is expected to be dispensed to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Major for Vice President

Letters nave been received in Birming- ham in the interest of Gov. Elliott w. Major of Missouri for the democratic vice presidential nomination, It is understood that a quiet but persistent campaign is to be made by his friends ts secure him the place, ---s--.-s .---s-sr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
Suits Filed

Charity Wright. as administratrix for the estate of Ike Wright. is suing the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad com pany for $5000 in the city court. claimed for the death of plaintiffs intestate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
NO DEFINITE INFORMATIO,

Regarding the successor to MT Rad cliffe, who is to be named by the di- rectors of the chamber, neither Presi- dent Bush nor any of the directors who were seen yesterday afternoon could give any definite information. However, it was stated that the utmost care would be used in making the selection, and that
 if a satisfactory man could be secured in Birmingham, preference would be given him over outsider.
 sThe selection of a general manager of the Chamber of Commerce is most important task said President Bush
 The directors and officers will give the matter the utmost care and we hope to find just the ideal man for the place We would naturally give preference to local man for various reasons, which are obvious. The directors now have sev- eral men under consideration, but of course no statement can be given out until the directors reach a final conclu- sion in the matter. Then a proposition will be made to the man agreed upon and if satisfactory agreement is reached, the selection will be ratified and the public announcement given out. In the meantime the directors will give most careful attention to this important task and they will try to do what they believe to be for the best interests of the chamber and for the entire city.'' MT. Radcliffe intends to remain in Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres
At the Photoplay Houses

Lyric-Keith vaudeville, matinee an night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02
w. c. RADCLIFFE RESIGNS;
 SUCCESSOR NOT YET NAMED
President Bush Says Birmingham Man Will Be Given Prefer in Selection of New General Manager if Suitable
 Candidate Can Be Decided Upon

W. c. Radcliffe, general manager Of the Chamber of Commerce, rendered his resignation yesterday, effective June SO and the directors have reached no de cision yet regarding the selection of a successor. An announcement to this eff feet was made yesterday afternoon by Morris w. Bush, president of the cham Der.
 The officer, directors and members of the Chamber of Commerce appreciate deeply the loyal and efficient service which has been given the organization during the past four years by MT. Rad cliffe,' said President Bush last night "The city of Birmingham has never had man who labored with greater en- ergy for the development of the city, the district and the state than the retir- ing general manager of the Chamber of Commerce. MT. Radcliffe is an expe- rienced and efficient man and has con- tributed greatly to the success which nas attended the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce during his incumbency. The public generally is not in position to know many of the inside details of the workings of the chamber, but those who have held official positions in the or ganization during the time MT Radcliffe has been secretary and general mana ger have learned to rely on his work and to count heavily upon his loyal service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-02


 mingham and engage in other business here, although he was, not ready yester- day to state just what business he would take up. He will continue with the chamber as general manager and as gen. eral secretary of all the reunion commit tees until after the reunion and in all date set in his resignation.
 RADCLIFFES LETTER In his letter to President Buss, MT. Radcliffe said:
 Dear MT. Bush: herewith tender you and the board of directors my resig- nation as general manager of the Bir- mingham Chamber of Commerce, effec- tive June 30, 1916. At that time I will have completed four years. service as secretary and as manager. This step is taken at this time so that ample oppor- tunity may be afforded you of securing someone to succeed me.
 T plan to remain in Birmingham, en- gazing in other activities.
 'I cannot refrain from expressing my deep appreciation of the cordial relations which have always existed between the officers and directors and this office dur ing my four years of service. This will always be source of pleasant memory to me. Cordially yours.
 w. c. RADCLIFFE,
 General Manager"
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-11-18
ANOTHER CREEDE PIONEER
PASSES AWAY

Charles Duncan, old and respected
resident of Creede, passed away
Monday, November s, at the Sold
iers' home in Monte Vista. The
cause of death was from paralysis
and old age. Interment was made
in Creede cemetery on November s.
For many years Mr.. Duncan has
been resident of Creede, having
when this camp was in the height of
the boom
He was stricken with stroke of
paralysis five years ago while visit
ing in McAlester Oklahoma and suf-
fered the second stroke in Septem-
Der of last year while on a hunting
trip up Blue Creek, from which he
never completely recovered. Since
October he has been confined to the
hospital ward at the Home. He
had the honor of serving his coun-
try four years during the Civil war.
being member of Company [. seth
Ohio Volunteers.
Mr. Duncan came to Colorado in
1879 and since that time has been a
resident of the state with the ey-
ception of two years spent in Okla
homa. His only surviving relatives
are one son, w. c. Duncan and a
granddaughter, Blanche Duncan of
this city.
Mr.. Duncan has been in business
in this city several years, and has
always taken a very active mart in
all affairs of the city and county, he
was member of the G A. r. and
l. o. O. F.-Creede Candle.